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The Afro-American, April 27, 2013 - May 3, 2013
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Nathaniel Pope Named National Chairman of Concerned Black Men The Concerned Black Men (CBM) National Organization recently elected new officers to its board of directors at its Annual Delegates Meeting in Dallas. Hosted by CBM Dallas at the Sheraton North Dallas, the meeting included chapter updates and presentations as well as an incoming address from the new chairman, Nathaniel Pope, of Owings, Md. “I am honored to Nathaniel Pope be elected as national chairman and look forward to the challenges that lay ahead,” Pope said in remarks to the CBM delegates. “One of my goals is to develop broader relationships with private corporations and individuals who are supportive of our mission and are willing to lend their image and financial support. We are a premiere non-profit organization and our list of friends should reflect that.” Pope, immediate past Vice Chairman of CBM National, is an active member of the Calvert County community. He has served repeated terms on the county’s Economic Development Commission, coached local youth league football and volunteers on various other civic, political and church committees. Pope is President of NPJ Advertising & Public Relations based in D.C. Pope along with five other local men founded CBMCalvert County (CBMCC) nearly 17 years ago. Other newly elected members to the
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CBM National Board of Directors include: Robert Smith, Vice Chair, is the current President and Membership Chair of CBM in the District of Columbia. He works as an Information Technology contractor in Fairfax, Va. George Spivey, Secretary, is a member of CBM Cape Cod, where he currently serves as Youth Program Coordinator and Secretary. George has worked as a public school teacher and principal but
presently serves as the Equity/Affirmative Action Officer for the Town of Falmouth, Mass. Gary Jackson, Treasurer, is a member of CBM Greater Dallas. He has held numerous positions in the financial services industry for more than 20 years. “We are immensely proud and most excited for Nate’s accomplishment,” CBMCC President George Carter said in a statement. “His leadership and progressive thought over the years have made CBM Calvert one of the premier chapters in the country. Now, that unshrinking dedication stands to benefit more young people and communities across this nation as he works to further grow CBM’s success and mission.”
Capitol Heights Resident to Receive Congressional Award Gold Medal Rachel Green, a Capitol Heights resident and senior at Prince George’s Community College will be presented with the Congressional Award Gold Medal on Capitol Hill in June for her excellence in community service. Green, 24, completed numerous community service projects through AmeriCorps’ National Civilian Community Corporation.
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Diane Bell-McKoy Receives Center for Urban Families Award
Associated Black Charities (ABC) President and CEO Diane Bell-McKoy was recently honored by The Center for Urban Families (CFUF) with its Urban Visionary Award. Additional awardees included Marian Wright Edelman, president of the Children’s Defense Fund, Peter Edelman, a Georgetown Law Professor and Shawn Dove of the Open Society Foundations’ Campaign for Black Male Achievement. The awards ceremony was held April 11 at the Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore. “I am humbled and extremely honored to be recognized by CFUF Courtesy Photo and to be among Diane Bell-McKoy such incredible national leaders that are committed to closing the gaps in access to the resources needed to restore America’s families,” Bell-McKoy said in a statement. “This ceremony is not only an opportunity for us to celebrate the contributions made by individuals to the well-being of children and families, but allows us to honor the transformative work being done by CFUF in Baltimore and elsewhere.”
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