February 2012

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To the 1.5 million service personnel who proudly served in the Iraq War from

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 VOICES OF BLACK AMERICA
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Diversity and Black America


BLACKS IN JOURNALISM: Sounding the Alarm

Dated: Friday, January 6, 2012

Industry Wide and Industry Wise: Diverse Newsrooms Matter

Nearly 18 years ago, as an intern in the Associated Press Sports Editors' Sports Journalism Institute, I wrote a story about the lack of diversity in sports departments. I quoted Justice B. Hill, then sports editor at the Journal Gazette (Indiana), who challenged then-APSE President Dale Bye on the lack of black sports editors at daily newspapers.

At the time there were only two, ...

 

Media companies who think diversity is something they cannot afford must understand that it is something they cannot afford to sacrifice.

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White House Photo of the Day

President Barack Obama holds Arianna Holmes, 3, before taking a departure photo with members of her family in the Oval Office, Feb. 1, 2012. Arianna's mother, Angela Holmes, is a departing Special Assistant in the International Economic Affairs office of the National Security Staff. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

 

 DIVERSITY INSIDE CORPORATE AMERICA
Walmart Announces Senior Management Changes and Promotions

Wal-Mart Appoints First Female, First African American as President of Sam's Club

BENTONVILLE, Ark., Jan. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/

On Friday, January 20, Walmart announced that Rosalind G. Brewer, 49, will be president and CEO of Sam's Club effective February 1.  Brewer, who is the first woman and the first African American to hold the position, will report to Walmart President and CEO Mike Duke.

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Other Appointments Announced by Walmart

Rollin Ford, 49, is promoted to chief administrative officer (CAO) for the company, effective Feb. 1.  ‪ Specific areas of responsibility include the information systems division, global sourcing, global business processes, global shared services and global customer insights. Ford was most recently the company's chief information officer, and will continue reporting to Duke.

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Gisel Ruiz, 41, is promoted to executive vice president and chief operating officer for Walmart U.S., effective Feb. 1. In this position, she will be responsible for the company's U.S. operations, which cover more than 3,800 stores and include Supercenters, discount stores, Neighborhood Markets and Walmart Express formats. 

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Karenann Terrell, 50, is promoted to chief information officer for the company, effective Feb. 1. In this position she will be responsible for the company's global technology systems including stores and clubs, supply chain, merchandising and enterprise platforms. Terrell was most recently Walmart's assistant chief information officer and will continue reporting to Ford.

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FAST FOOD INDUSTRY

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Keith Allen: A Model of Success

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Honeywell Heaters

Jan-12

Kaz USA Recalls Honeywell Portable Electric Heaters Due to Burn Hazard

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 HOME FURNISHINGS

Floor Lamps

Jan-12

Big Lots Recalls
Floor Lamps
Due to Shock Hazard

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 EVENTS

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The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

presents

11th Annual Legacy Awards

 

The Annual Awards Honoring Major League Baseball's Best in the Name and Spirit of Negro Leagues Baseball's Best.

 

Saturday, January 28, 2012

8 pm

Gem Theatre

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

1616 East 18th Street

Kansas City, MO 64108 -1610

Tel: 816-221-1920

  FEBRUARY - Black History Month Celebrations

C  H  I  C  A  G  O

The HistoryMakers

presents

The Untold Story:

African Americans in the U.S. Military

Wednesday, February 8, 2012  6:30 p.m.

From the very beginning African American have served in our country's armed forces.  In addition to the dangers of war, they have also faced the daunting obstacles of slavery, prejudice, discrimination, and misunderstanding.  This event welcomes The HistoryMakers for a special event freaturing the often untold stories of African Americans in the U.S. Military.

Retired and active duty African American servicement will share their stories and answer questions from the audience, followed by a presentation by MilitaryMakers, which seeks to preserve the stories of African American Servicemen and women through their oral history program.  An informal reception will follow the program.

FIRST DIVISION MUSEUM

at Cantigny Park

1st151 Winfield Road

Wheaton, IL 60189

 

Free parking and admission.  Doors open at 5:45 p.m.

 

Please RSVP to Jessica Levy by February 1

Call 312-674-1900 or E-mail JL@TheHistoryMakers.com

 

For more details and listo of speakers visit:

FirstDivisionMuseum.org

 

For more information on

The HistoryMakers visit:

The HistoryMakers.com

Other Upcoming Events

 Annual Conventions - by industry  The ARTS

NABJ

National Association of Black Journalists (Jun 20-24)

 

 Workshops / Seminars / Self-Development

   Los Angeles     Songwriters Workshop

 

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