Razac Products Company Remembers L–R: WBLS/WLIB president, Deon Levingston, John Harmon, president African American Chamber of Commerce of NJ with guest, and WBLS personality, “Doctor” Bob Lee
Annual Golf Outing Honors Founder William J Dowdy
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Photos: Darryl Hall
he Razac Company, the family owned and operated cosmetic manufacturer in Newark, NJ honored the company’s founder, the late William J Dowdy by establishing a foundation in his name. Siblings, Jalil, Darren and Devon host the annual William J Dowdy Foundation Golf Outingto raise funds in an effort to continue their father’s efforts to give back to the community. The foundation not only provide college scholarships, they also foster opportunities for young people in Newark to have exposure to the arts, culture, science
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The Positive Community September 2014
L–R: Jalil Dowdy of Razac, Kay Lucas, media consultant, banking executive and family member, Carey Hines
and athletics In addition The foundation is dedicated to the implementation of crisis intervention and disaster relief programming that offers assistance to individuals who require emergency aid. Support from colleagues, friends and customers at the Annual Golf Classic helps to make these efforts realities. Over $250,000 has been raised for college scholarships and community Programs. This year’s 9th Annual Golf Outing was held on August 25, 2014 at Cedar Hill Golf & Country Club in Livingston, NJ. —JNW
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