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Woodson believed that knowledge about black
history was essential to battling perceptions about race
and was necessary to carry on tradition. "If a race has
not worth-while tradition," wrote Woodson in "Negro
History Week" in The Journal of Negro History (Volume
11, No. 2, April 1926), "it becomes a negligible factor
. . . and it stands in danger of being exterminated. The
American Indian leaves no continuous record. He did not
appreciate the value of tradition; and where is he
today?" Thus, for Woodson the documentation of black
history was an absolute necessity if blacks wanted
inclusion in the record of mankind's
progress.
Dr.
Carter G.
Woodson,
Founder
of Black History Week, Currently known as Black
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Dear Urban League Family,
This is likely one of the most difficult economic
times with which our generation of young professionals
has had to face. Each day we are inundated with
more news and evidence that our country's economy is
failing. To make matters worse, we do not see an
end to this cycle.
As the Urban League Young Professionals, we need
our combined energy to combat these challenges. We
need each and every individual who seeks to improve
themselves, their business or their community engaged
and involved in rebuilding our economy.
We are THE organization which was created for
YOU and now is our greatest challenge. We can
choose to stand on the side lines and try to wait it
out, or we can take steps to make sure that tomorrow is
brighter. The Urban League Young Professionals
gives you the opportunity to affect change through
professional development, economic empowerment,
community outreach, health and political activism.
We are the key to a brighter future, but we need to
get to work now. During our Tuesday February 10th
general body meeting, you will be given an opportunity
to see how this organization can move
mountains.
Will you join us?
Regards,
Anthony Murphy
President
Urban
League of Greater Dallas Young Professionals
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Tuesday February 10th
7pm
Center for Community
Cooperation
2900 Live Oak
Street
Dallas, Texas
Special Guest: VP of the Dallas Black
Chamber of Commerce
visit us online at
http://www.ulgdyp.org
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| Health and Quality of
Life |
 YP members try ice skating for
fun and fitness
Many young adults have a philosophy
about exercise: If it's not fun, they won't do it.
That's why the Health and Quality of Life Committee
initiated healthy, yet exciting activities as a prime
initiative for 2009's YP Members. "Somehow,
when young professionals start their careers, get a
family and settle down, they lose the fun instinct,"
said Sherpri Giles Small, Chair of the Health and
Quality of Life Committee.
more...
Please contact health@ulgdyp.org for more information about
the Health and Quality of Life
Group.
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| Membership |
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 Member Spotlight:
Jason
Ross
Jason
Idris Ross was born and raised in Houston, TX. He
graduated from Clements High School in Sugar Land, TX in
2001. Jason graduated from the University of Michigan
with a B.A. in Communications Studies and a minor in
Mathematics.
more...
Please
contact membership@ulgdyp.org for more
information about the Member of the Month, become a
member, or more about this
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| The Economy...1
solution |
Top 25 Careers to Pursue in
a Recession
If you want to recession-proof your career, the key
is to focus on work that continues even when most people
don't have disposable income to spend. So while
consumers may not hit the mall as often, you can
guarantee that people will continue to get sick, pay
taxes and use energy. These are just a few of the
careers and industries that can be expected to thrive in
a down economy.
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE: CITI Group and EDGE
helping Dallas students realize their
potential
While others were attending parades
honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. or even enjoying the
day off from work, EDGE/100 Fellows were involved in a
day on not a day off... At this workshop, students
learned about interviewing techniques and how to manage
their
money.
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of Life Committee |
The
Health and Quality of Life Committee is focused on
improving the quality of life of individuals through
good health, sound mind, and spirituality. This
committee will provide ULGDYP with the education,
resources, and activities conducive to the well-being of
its members and the members of the community it
serves. The first initiative of 2009 will
be ULGDYP engaging in the 50 Million
Pound Challenge. Join!
This
challenge is a national program headed by nutrition and
fitness expert Dr. Ian Smith that provides tool and tips
needed to not only encourage weight loss but improve the
overall health status of the African American
community. In addition to the challenge, the
Health and Quality of Life committee will plan monthly
activities and events that will support our goals of
becoming healthier through good nutritional habits and
physical activity.
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Urban League of Greater Dallas Young
Professionals General Body Meeting
Special Guest: VP of the Dallas Black Chamber of
Commerce
Tuesday February 10,
2009 - 7 pm
Center for Community
Cooperation
2900 Live Oak Street
Dallas, TX
ULGDYP Professional Development Event -
Cultivating Relationships for the Young Professional
Thursday February 12, 2009
Location:
Bodega Bar
4514 Travis St suite 101 Dallas, TX
ULGDYP Economic Empowerment Networking Event
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Location: TBD
Send an email to economic_empowerment@ulgdyp.org for more information
ULGDYP Health and Quality of Life Swing Out /
Step Lessons (Fun and Exercise!!)
Friday,
February 20, 2009 at 7:30 pm
Location:
Tephejez
2226 Elm Street Dallas, TX For more information,
email health@ulgdyp.org
Urban
League of Greater Dallas Young Professionals
Building a Library at the
Juvenile Detention Center
Saturday,
February 21, 2009
Details: TBD
Send an email to
community_outreach@ulgdyp.org for more information
ULGDYP Community
Outreach / Health and Quality of Life Committee
Meeting
Monday February 23, 2009 -
7pm
Urban Market Café
1500 Jackson St., Dallas, TX
75201
Send an email to health@ulgdyp.org or community_outreach@ulgdyp.org for
questions
Paul Quinn
College Black History Month Program
Collaboration
with Lambda Nu Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,
Inc
Tuesday, February 24,
2009 - 7 pm until 8 pm
Speaker: Andrea
Meigs
3837 Simpson Stuart
Road Dallas, Texas
Urban League of Greater Dallas Annual Meeting
Luncheon
Thursday, February 26,
2009 - 11:45 pm
Hilton Anatole Hotel -
Grand Ballroom
2201 Stemmons Freeway
Dallas, TX
Urban League of Greater Dallas EDGE (high school
students) Program
Saturday, February 28,
2009 - 8:30 am
Topic: Health and
Success
Attire: Casual. warm
ups, tennis shoes Meet at the Urban League
Headquarters - 4315 South Lancaster Road Dallas,
TX
Send an email to
hdavis@ulgdnctx.com for more information
National Society of Black Engineers Scholarship
Fundraiser (Wine Tasting)
Saturday, February 28, 2008 - 7 pm
3400 South Fitzhugh Avenue Dallas, TX
Urban League Guild
Conference
Southern and Eastern Regional
Conference
Hosted by the Urban League of
Greater Dallas and North Central Texas
April 16 thru 18, 2009
Cost: $110
National Urban League Annual
Conference
Save the Date - July 29 thru August 1, 2009
Chicago, IL
Start saving and planning for this event TODAY.
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SAVE THE
DATE!!!
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Opportunity to Prosper
(Entrepreneurship) Event:
P.O.W.E.R. Conference
Pursuing Opportunity
and Wealth through
Entrepreneurial Recruitment
June 27, 2009 Saturday
$10 members and $15
non-members
Excellent Workshops
Powerful
Keynote Speaker
Vendor Booths and Market Place
Lunch,
Networking and much, much,
more!
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Urban League of Greater Dallas Young
Professionals P. O. Box 131997
Dallas, Texas
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