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January 1995-National BLACK MONITOR
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A.E.A.O.N. Mystic Shrine (Shriners)
Afterbeing elected and installed as the 32nd Impe
rial Potentate of the A.E.A.0.N.M.5,, the Honorable
William T. Pratt has declared that youth will be the
number one priority of his administration. In this
regard, he has mandated that ilmperial Deputies of the
Deserts will be charged with the responsibility of
ensuring that all Temples develop and implement
mentoring, or other youth-help initiatives, such as
adopting schools, students, or other young people in
the community.
Although his remarks may appear intimidating,
Noble Pratt insists that the un%r:.lt:koanroblem
of ouryouth and the impact of problems on our
society, is more than sufficient for our benevolent
fraternity to get down toserious business. Information
contact: 313-961-9148.
1.8.P.0. Elks of the World
Please see the Elks highlighted in the cover story of
this issue and note their strong leadership with the
economic development efforts of our communities.
Informaton on their educational and other communi
ty service activities can be obtained by contacting
919-358-7661.
Imperial Court Daughters of isis
Some of the caring and sharing contributions from
this organization recently included the March of Dimes,
Bellefontaine Habilitation Center, Abused Spouses,
and We Are-Border Babies. Imperial Commandress
Eva Ray Allen was honored for her support of the
Kearney Street Teen Parent Program in Denver, Col
orado, which assists teenage mothers (largely from
broken homes) with housing and oter services Infor
mation contact: 513-751-6636.
National Association of Colored Women's Clubs
The NACWC is sponsoring a Pre-Centennial Show
on April 22, 1995 at the U.S. Air Arena in Landover,
Maryland. The show will feature nationally-known
performers. Gate Pass SIOO.OO. The VIP Gate Pass of
$150.00 also covers complimentary pass to a VIP
reception to be held atthe Renaissance Hotel. These
funds will be used to open doors to our National
Headquarters at 1601 R Street, Washington, D.C. This
building will be used as the springboard for our
Outreach Programs that serve the nation's children
and elderly. Information contact: 202-726-2044.
National Association of Market Developers (NAMD)
NAMD provides a nationally credible source of
information, innovation, contacts, statistics, demo
graphics, methodology, advice, encouragement and
support to any African-American that has requested
it. In addition, what NAMD has done always, and not
just lately, is provide the voices of H. Naylor Fitzhugh,
Moss Kendricksn andmany others, who admonished
companies who were disrespectful about the African
American marketplace. We continue to challenge
Corporate America's hiring practices, distributor own
erships, franchise allotments and «community
nteraction.
What NAMD has always done, and not just lately, is
never ask" What haveyou done for me lately?* We just
take care of business, whenever, wherever and for
whomever. We hope you will join us in that endeavor.
The 1995 NAMD Conference will be held May 3-6 at
the Westin Crown Cenrer Hotel, 1 Pershing Road,
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WHAT IS HAPPENING NATIONALLY
To Complete The Unfinished Work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
AOIP Is a networking for organizations in an overail 4 1o addressing the root
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Kansas City, Missouri. For Conference Package, cll
212-355-1732.
National Black Caucus of State Legisiators
Inthe 1970's much of the focus of government was
being shifted from the federal to the state level.
Responding to this perception, and recognizing that
African American elected officials can secure parity
for their constituents through the state legislatures, 90
African American state legislators founded the Na
tional Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) in
Nashville, Tennessee in 1977. Today NBCSL repre
sents some 550 members in 42 states, the District of
Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Its staff moni
tors national, state and local legislation with empha
sis towards the impact, actual or potential of these
laws upon the African American community.
The primary mission of the National Black Caucus
of State Legislators is to develop, conduct and pro
mote educational, research and training programs
designed to enhance the effectiveness of its mem
bers as they consider legislation and issues of public
policy which impact directly or indirectly upon the
“"general welfare" of African Americans within their
respective jurisdictions. Information contact: 202-
624-5457.
National Women of Achlevement
This organization has as some of its community
services programs for youth and senior citizens. They
believe that "The Great Achiever is: not the one who
gives orders butthe one who obeys; not the one who
has many servants, but the one whoserves many; not
the one who owns much, but the one who gives
much; to make this world a better place to live in."
Information contact: 713-528-1895.
Omega Psli Phi Fraternity
This fraternity has evolved from an undergraduate
focus during the period of 1911-1920 to a current
mixture of undergraduate and graduates across the
nation working together to achieve their fraternal
goals and programs which include a National Essay
Contest for high school seniors, Voter Registration
Drive, AOIP and many, many others. Omega Psi Phi
has chapters in all states in the continental USA and
in Europe, Asia and the West Indies. International
headquarters: 202-667-7158.
Operation PUSH
The Rev. Jimmie L. Daniels recently was installed as
president of Operation PUSH at the national
headquaartersin Chicago. Daniels pledged that PUSH
would help creare jobs for Blacks and attempt to
bridge civil rights concerns of urban dwellers as well
as suburbanites. Information contact: 312-373-3366
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity
Phi Beta Sigma chapters around the country have
created a variety of worthwhile programs and projects
ranging from college tours, beautillions, talent shows
and even AIDS conferences--all in the effort to reach
the minds of our male youth. As an example, in
Louisville, the Sigma Beta Club of Epsilon Beta Sigma
sponsored for the secod year, their African American
Family Health Conference. This conference is strate
gically held in the heart of the African American
community in orderto provide a forumfor discussion,
avenue for outreach and a source for informaion on
Are you helping to complete the unfinished work of Dr. Martin Luther Jr. Ining In support of the activities/programs of your fellow organizations?
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teenage pregnancy prevention, sexually transmitted
diseases and HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention.
Information contact: 203-726-5434.
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority
The Project Mwanamugimu assists elementary and
high school students with the improvement of their
writing and research skills as they develop an appre
ciation for their cultural heritage. Other activities in
clude Wee Savers, Judie Davis Bone Marrow Educa
tion Program, RejestaV. Perry Birttiright Program and
Project Renaissance. Coming up 7/31-8/3/95 Leader
ship Institute Cruise to Key West, Florida; Cancunand
Cozumel, Mexico. Information contact: 8800 South
Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617.
Top Ladies of Distinction
Top Ladies of Distinction's Top Teen chapters are
involved in AOIP through adult, peer and cross-age
tutoring through all of the local chapters. Our pro
gram thrust also includes enriching the lives of senior
citizens, enhancing the status of womenand commu
nity beautification. Information contact: Dr. Marie
Stellos, national president, 314-771-3788.
United Black Fund of America
This is a nonprofit grant-making institution giving
general programmatic and emergency funding to
community-based organizations. The basic concept
of the Fund was shaped by a need for self-help and
self determination, the siblings born of the "commu
nity control" idea of the radical 60s. The Fund was
instituted to nurture nonprofit organizations under
section 501(c)(3) of theinternal Revenue Code. All of
our member agencies are required to provide human
care services to the poor, the disabled, Black and
other minorities.. Information contact: 202-783-9300.
United States African-American Chamber of
Commerce
Delegates atthe 7th Annual Convention were urged
to combine the Black business successes of genera
tions past with resources developed during the civil
rights movement to help spur African American eco
nomic development. Information contact: 510-444-
5741.
United Supreme Council AA.S.RF
Frederick Douglass said:
"We are one,
Our cause is one,
And we must help each other,
If we are to succeed.
Some examples of what your contributions to the
the Scottish Rite Benevolent Fund have done are: 1)
helped inner city childrenin New York City escapethe
heat, violence and drugs and enjoy fun, laughter and
nature at Camp Eureka; 2) furthered research into the
cause and treatmentof Alzheimers disease; 3) helped
to address the issue of economic parity, freedom and
equity in our communities via contributios to the
national Urban League, the NAACP and the Legal
Defense Fund; 4) supported a scholarship in each of
the 26 Orients to assist young persons who need
assistance to go to college; and 5) helped to ensure
the future of our community as the United Negro
College Fund and Bennett College prepare teachers,
preachers, doctors, lawyers, etc., who are deter
mined to make a difference in the world. Information
contact: 216-399-6397.
We are awaliting Information from other
community-bullding organizations entitied to
listings. Among these are:
Academy of Human Rights and Peace
African American Women's Clergy
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
American Health and Beauty Alds Institute
American League of Financial Institutions
Assn for the Study of Afro-American Life &
History
Assn of Black Soclologists
Assn of Corporate Professionals
Booker T. Washington Foundation
Conference of Grand Masters
Congress of National Black Churches
Councll of Construction Professionais
Council of National Alumni Assoclations
Delta Research and Education Foundation
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
Drifters
Eta Phi Beta Sorority
Federation of Masons of theWorld
Gamma Phi Delta Sorority
Gospel Music Workshop of America
1.8.P.0. Daughter Elks of the World
lota Phi Lambda Sorority
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority
National Assn for the Southern Poor
National Assn of Black Social Workers
National Assn of Negro Business & Professional
Women's Clubs
Natinal Assn of Negro Musiclans
National Baptist Convention USA
National Black Republican Council
National Business League
National Committee of Black churchmen
National Council of Negro Women
National Council for Black Family and Child
Deveiopment
National Dental Association
National Naval Officers Assn
National Sorority of Phi Deita Kappa
National Student Business League
National United Affiliated Beverage Assn
OIC of America
Order of the Eastern Star
Progressive National Baptist Convention
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
United Black Church Appeai
Women's Missionary Society of the AME Church
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
The NAACP's continuing role in
Black economic development will
be presentedinthe Nationial BLACK
MONITOR's ongoing seriesof 'sup
porting those that do the most to
provide jobs and other benefits to
Black America."