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PR: Black Public Foundation Earns Coveted Award

THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY FOUNDATION NAMED A 2008 RECIPIENT OF NATIONAL LEADERSHIP IN ACTION AWARD BY W.K. KELLOGG FOUNDATION

New York, NY (BlackNews.com) - The W.K. Kellogg Foundation has announced The Twenty-First Century Foundation as one of the five 2008 recipients of its prestigious National Leadership in Action Award, recognizing excellent work by nonprofit organizations and philanthropic institutions in communities of color.

New York-based The Twenty-First Century Foundation was selected for its efforts to facilitate strategic giving for black community change, working with donors to invest in institutions and leaders that address challenges within black communities across the country. As a recipient, the organization will receive a $50,000 grant, as well as an original commissioned art piece created by an emerging artist.

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When Business Grants Attack - How To Avoid The Scams

By www.Business-Grants.com

In a time when banks and credit unions are denying loan applications like never before, many entrepreneurs and business owners are turning to business grants as a dependable source of financial help. However, just like scholarships and other financial aid opportunities - there are tons of scams to beware of.

Here are the top 5 signs of a business grant scam:

1) No Phone Number Listed
If you are on the web site of an organization or government agency that is offering a business grant opportunity, make sure that there is a working phone number listed. If not, it’s probably not a legit opportunity. In addition, there should also be a working email address listed as well.

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Fred Hammond Releases Christmas DVD, Nov. 25th

FRED HAMMOND AND EMI GOSPEL ANNOUNCE CHRISTMAS PARTNERSHIP, RELEASE FIRST DVD CHRISTMAS…WHO NEEDS IT IN STORES NOVEMBER 25, 2008

Christmas Who Needs It DVD

Nashville, TN (BlackNews.com) - EMI Gospel and Fred Hammond have partnered in order to release the first DVD of Hammond’s Stage play produced by fHammond Family Entertainment, entitled Christmas…Who Needs It.

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