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National Urban League President Comments on Trayvon Martin Case
National Urban League President and CEO Marc Morial speaks to CNN's Soledad O'Brien about the Trayvon Martin case.
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Sign the Petition to Prosecute the Killer of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin
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People are talking about Black Opal! See the photos in The Root - DC
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Black Opal article in Black Gives Back
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Black Opal: Celebrating a New Generation of Leaders
NEW Professional Speakers Series Session!
SCORE - Simple Steps for Starting Your Business. Five powerful sessions for entrepreneurship.
In the Movement
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YPN's Leadership Council
Spotlight
General Body Meeting: Daughter of the Struggle
Thursday, May 10, 2012 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: WETA Building
With powerful stories and transformative songs, Daughter of the Struggle is an intimate journey into the life of the legendary Dick Gregory and the family that loves him.
This autobiographical performance reveals Ayanna Gregory's multi-dimensional existence as a daughter of the Civil Rights Movement. Ayanna chronicles important and historical events throughout her father’s life of fame and human rights activism from a daughter's perspective. This one-woman show will take audiences on an inspiring journey to self discovery and true purpose.
Don't miss Ayanna Gregory's groundbreaking storytelling in an intimate setting. The cost for this event is $15 for members; $20 for non-members.
For more information please contact Natasha Smith, Chair, Professional Development at professionaldevelopment@nvulypn.org.
NOVA Votes 2012: Educating and Encouraging the Black Vote
Saturday, May 19th
Shift 1: 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM | Shift 2: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Shift 3: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Giant Grocery Store, 5730 Edsall Road, Van Dorn Center, Alexandria, VA 22304
YPN will be participating in the Northern Virginia Coalition's "Day of Action." This will be the first of many activities leading up to the November elections! We are committed to helping ensure our communities are educated, registered and empowered to participate in the electoral process.
For more information or to register contact Jimi Ige at olufolajimi.ige@gmail.com.
Congratulations to theYPN 2012-2013 Executive Board!
| President: | Gerald Padmore |
| Vice President: | Natasha Smith |
| Secretary: | Tyra Beamon |
| Treasurer: | Marcel Lewis |
| Director of Fund Development: | Howard Foard III |
| Director of Community Service: | Renette Noel |
| Director of Personal and Professional Development: | Tieast Leverett |
| Director of Membership: | Dr. Natalie Moss |
| Director of Communications: | Natalie Foster |
| Director of Social Programs: | Angela Kasey |
| Director of Political Engagement: | Olufolajimi Ige |
| Policy and Procedures Chair: | Pia Hill |
| Historians: | Keisha Robinson and Dr. Teneille Walker |
| Executive Advisor: | Pamela Perkins |
Member Spotlight
Tyra Beamon - Continual Commitment to YPN
"Being a member of YPN motivates me to not only strengthen my ties with the community, but also to hone my talents as a young professional which are equally as important. I have also come to find that being a member is not only about service, but also about leadership, commitment and empowerment."