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Contact: Ricky Clemons
National Urban League
212/558-5371
rclemons@nul.org

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National Urban League 2006 Annual Conference's 2nd Plenary Session to Focus on Wealth-Building Strategies

WHO:	Special Speaker Ken Mehlman, chairman of the Republican National Committee Moderator Dr. Julianne Malveaux, president and chief executive officer of LastWord Productions, Inc. Panelists Dr. Farrah Gray, celebrity entrepreneur, philanthropist and best-selling author of Reallionaire. Kelvin Boston, financial journalist, author and entrepreneur and host of PBS's Moneywise with Kelvin Boston. Speakers Maria Balais, community relations manager for ING Presiding Robert D. Taylor, senior vice chairman of the National Urban League and managing director of Blue Capital Management, LLC.
WHAT:	Sponsored by ING, the second plenary session of the 2006 annual conference will revolve around a panel discussion, entitled How to Build Personal Wealth, moderated by economist, author and commentator Dr. Julianne Malveaux. Republican National Committee Chairman Ken Mehlman will be on hand to give remarks prior to the discussion. The National Urban League's 96th annual conference runs from July 26 through July 29 at the Georgia World Congress Center. This year's theme is "Building Economic Power for Black America" and is expected to draw over 10,000 attendees from across the nation and around the region. UPS and The Coca-Cola Company will serve as lead sponsors. The conference is the premier networking, recruiting and issues conference for African American professionals nationwide. Highlights include: a career fair with over 100 Fortune 500 Companies and recruiters; top speakers in business, politics and academia; prominent entertainers, an exciting, interactive exhibit hall with five specialty zones; the "Influencer Summit" targeted at young professionals under 40; franchise and business development opportunities; career coaching; and interactive sessions on building wealth, entrepreneurship, health, education and entertainment.
WHERE:	Sidney J. Marcus Auditorium in Georgia World Congress Center
WHEN:	Thursday July 27, 2006, 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
MORE INFO:	Ricky Clemons, National Urban League, 212-558-5371, rclemons@nul.org

National Urban League (www.nul.org) Established in 1910, The Urban League is the nation's oldest and largest community-based movement devoted to empowering African Americans to enter the economic and social mainstream. Today, the National Urban League, headquartered in New York City, spearheads the non-partisan efforts of its local affiliates. There are over 100 local affiliates of the National Urban League located in 35 states and the District of Columbia providing direct services to more than 2 million people nationwide through programs, advocacy and research.

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