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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 to Feature Town Hall Meeting Regarding The State of Black Males

WHO:	Moderator Joe Madison, Television Commentator, Civil Rights Activist and Host of "The Black Eagle" on XM Radio Panelists Dr. Rufus Sylvester Lynch, Dean of the Whitney M. Young, Jr. School of Social Work at Clark Atlanta University Dr. Ronald B. Mincy, author of Black Men Left Behind (Urban Institute Press, 2006) and Maurice V. Russell Professor of Social Policy and Social Work Practice, School of Social Work at Columbia University. Dr. Rosa A. Smith, president and CEO of The Schott Foundation for Public Education
WHAT:	Sponsored by the U.S. Army, the town hall, entitled "Am I My Brother's Keeper? Reconnecting Black Males," will feature a respected panel of authors, commentators and nonprofit professionals to discuss the state of America's black males. It will address the root of the problem - whether it is culture, race or the economy that is holding black men back and what can be done to help them reconnect with society. 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:	Room A404 in the Georgia World Congress Center
WHEN:	Friday July 28, 2006, 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 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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