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Diversity Events Honda recognizes that the successful organizations are those that understand the competitive advantage of supporting diversity. One of the less tangible or visible ways that Honda embraces its diversity philosophy is through its promotion of national events that are of interest to its dealer body, suppliers and associates. National Conferences NAACP Centennial Celebration All of 2009 Nationwide Founded in 1909 by a multiracial group of progressive thinkers, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is a non-profit organization established with the objective of ensuring the political, educational, social and economic equality of minority groups. It is the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization. Arthur Ashe Institute SPORTS BALL GALA April 23, 2009* New York, New York SPORTS BALL is a fundraiser designed to raise support and awareness about the Institute's health education and research programs. National Action Network Annual Convention April 1-9, 2009* New York, New York As the head of National Action Network, a civil rights organization that currently has over 45 chapters and affiliates throughout the nation, Al Sharpton has been applauded by both supporters and opponents. He challenges the American political establishment to include all people in the dialogue, regardless of race, gender, class or beliefs. Few political figures have been more visible during the last two decades as Sharpton. NAACP Leadership 500 Summit May 21-24, 2009* Scottsdale, Arizona The fifth Annual NAACP Leadership 500 Summit will consist of national leaders, business people and professionals in diverse fields of education, economic development, religion, political action, communications and the military who will participate in dynamic workshops and interactive panel discussions on civil rights issues of the day, social advocacy and issues relevant to your professional and personal development. Rainbow/PUSH Coalition Annual Conference Date and location to be announced. The Rainbow/PUSH Coalition is a progressive organization fighting for social change. As a mighty coalition of conscience, workers, women and people of color have the power to make the American Dream a Reality! 100 Black Men Annual Conference June 10-14, 2009* New York, New York 100 Black Men of America, Inc. invites you to our 23rd annual conference, where we will focus on education on the front line. The one-of-a-kind event connects America's youth, conference attendees, and the surrounding community with leading entrepreneurs, government officials, educators, clergy, business executives, non-profit executives and entertainers. Meet us at the New York Hilton located in New York, NY. NALEO Annual Conference June 25-27, 2009* Hollywood, California The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials NALEO Educational Fund is the nation's leading non-profit organization that works toward the full participation of Latinos in the American political process, from citizenship to public service. NAACP 100th Annual Convention July 11-16, 2009* New York, New York Founded in 1909 by a multiracial group of progressive thinkers, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is a non-profit organization established with the objective of ensuring the political, educational, social and economic equality of minority groups. It is the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization. NCLR Annual Conference July 25-28, 2009* New York, New York The National Council of La Raza NCLR Annual Conference is the largest gathering of its kind in the Hispanic community, serving as the meeting ground for over 20,000 community organization leaders, activists, and volunteers; elected and appointed officials; members of the corporate, philanthropic, and academic communities; senior citizens; college students and youth. National Urban League Annual Convention July 29-Aug 1, 2009* Chicago, Illinois Each year, in a city where the Urban League has an affiliate, the organization convenes its Annual Conference. The National Urban League Annual Conference represents the largest gathering of African-American professionals in the nation. Conference attendees include a wide cross section of African Americans and others, and represent some of the most dynamic and influential leaders in the corporate, foundation, non-profit, entertainment and political communities. Organization of Chinese Americans Annual Conference August 6-9, 2009* San Francisco, California Founded in 1973 as the Organization of Chinese Americans, OCA aims to embrace the hopes and aspirations Asian Pacific Americans in the United States. Tavis Smiley Scholarship Benefit Date and location to be announced. The mission of the Tavis Smiley Foundation is to enlighten, encourage and empower youth by providing leadership training that will promote the quality of life for themselves, their communities and our world. On Wheels Auto Dealership Awards January (Date to be announced.) Detroit, Michigan On Wheels, Incorporated, is a multicultural multimedia company that publishes African Americans On Wheels, Asians On Wheels and Latinos On Wheels magazines. It produces The Urban Wheel Awards, On Wheels with Warren Brown radio show, and maintains the OnWheelsInc.com website. On Wheels, Incorporated is also the parent organization of the Edward Davis Education Foundation. Congressional Black Caucus 39th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) September 23-26, 2009* Washington, D.C. The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) is a non-profit, non-partisan public policy, research and educational institute that aims to help improve the socioeconomic circumstances of African Americans and other underserved communities. Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF) Date to be announced. Washington, D.C. The Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF) is the nation's largest 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides scholarships to Asian and Pacific Islander Americans (APIAs) with financial need. Based in Washington, DC, APIASF was formed in 2003. Hispanic Scholarship Fund USHCC The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) is the nation's leading organization supporting Hispanic higher education. Founded in 1975 as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, HSF's vision is to strengthen the country by advancing college education among Hispanic Americans. * Events have already occurred. |
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