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DETROIT- Hard-to-find,
uthentic Afric n m ks, culp­
ture , and clothing; nd the
diver e form of African
American mu ic nd d nee re
mong the activitie and high­
lights that will be featured during
the Detroit Historical Museum's
annual African- American Fami­
ly Day, to be held Saturday,
February 16 from 1-4 p.m.
An Afri ca n-s ty Ie baz aa r
featuring items impo from
African countries will be held in
the mu eum's Street of Old
Detroi t.
Al 0 featured will be diverse
offering of Afric n American
mu ic and dance. Loc lly
renown group uch as Art of Mo­
tion 0 nee Theater and Tropical
Connection Caribbe n band.
There will be a work hop on how
to trace your family history con­
ducted by the Fred Hart William
Genealogical Society.
All Activi ties will be heJd on
the ground floor of the museum,
located at 401 Woodward at
Kirby ..
Inte ational Loan Network meets
.
Every Tuesday, at 7 P.M. one
can find a number of
entrepreneurs and would-be
entrepreneurs meeting at the Wes­
tin Hotel for workshops and infor­
mation on how to become 1
ci . d e
Accordi�."'.�"IMI"''''_. oun
Senior Marketing epresentauve ema e entrepreneurs 1 n n-
for the Maryland based, training tentively and interacted enthusias­
consultant firm, "anybody can tically with Tyrome Elliot, Senior
reach financial independence." Marketing Representative, during
The two-year-old firm has his motivational presentation.
meetings in 45 states and claims a Elliot stated that "we don't
current membership of over have, because we' feel' we dan't
5 000 deserve it. In order to be finan-
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The concept i simple. Move- cially independent you need a plan
ment of money will create wealth. and you need to be motivated."
The INL uses its vast network to Elliot also stated that "we need to
create a financial distribution net- focus more on ourselves. America
work through the use of real estate is the land of opportunity."
to assist it's members to achieve For more information on the In-
"financial independence." temational Loan Network you can
Sotne of the benefits and ser- call 1-800-627-7011
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Busiest days - Mondays and Tuesdays
comp t 10 VICA 1991 Intern -
tionl Competitio in elding in Am­
t rd m, Holl nd.
Shawn Loving, a 19 graduate 0
D troit' 0 born High School nd
Goli htly Vo ational Technic I
Center, won irst pi ce in the Interna­
tional S Ion Culm ire Comp tition.
Lovan, h ttend S hoolcraft
Colle , nt r d old Platter I nd
Hor 'Duerv pr entation in
Lux nburg, G rm ny, and w
warded a old medal. Shawn-w
featured on WXYZ' "Friday F t"
and pr ented one of his award win­
nin meals.
"VlCA prepared me to work in the
industry and gave me the chance to
become familiar with others inter­
ested in my career," aid Loving. "I
will be a part of the VICA family
forever."
According to Dr. Joyce M. Tibbs, •
Director of Detroit Public Schools'
Vocational-Technical Education
Program, Loving is the first DPS �u-
ate to win first place in the culinary
arts on an international level.
The Skill Olympics competition
recognizes vocational tudents who
excel in their occupational areas.
NAAAB plan
annual Breakfa t
The National Association of
African American Businesses
(NAAAR) will hold its Fourth
Annual Breakfast, Saturday,
February 23, 9:30 a.m. at Sharp's­
Seven Flags, 6001 Woodward.
Congressman John Conyers
will speak. "Economic Survival
for Businesses in the 90's" is the
topic' of the meeting. Call Execu­
tive Director Willie Mae Cole at
869-2260 for ticket information.
ment to the loyal customers that
have been with them all of these
years. "We are in a good com­
munity, retailers should provide a
service that meets the standards of
the community in which it serves.
Everyone here at Sears, the
employees and the customers are
excited about the new facility
scheduled to be open by the Fall
of 1992."
Batey is on the Board of Direc­
tors of the .Metro Growth
Development Corporation, served
with the Highland Park Strategic
Planning Committee, and is third
Vice President of the Highland
Park Chamber of Comme ceo
Batey
BATEY, WHO was educated
at Tennessee State University, en­
courages all Blacks who can, to
attend a traditionally Black col­
lege. "You can g w nd learn
about yourself and experence a
whole spectrum of life. You are
more than just a number," Batey
says. "There is so much tradition
at Tennessee State, I return for
Homecoming every year."
Ron also recommends that stu­
dent get their advanced degrees
from schools such as Wayne State
and the University of Michigan.
"You have to learn to deal with a
color-b lind environment in the
work world."
Additionally, he stre ses that .�
one should receive a well-rounded.
education. "Concentrate on
economics, math, and the scien-
ces. A trong business background
can prepare you for many dif­
ferent fields."
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