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The Black Professionals News
Volume 1 Issue 8
www.earlharvey.com
November 2011
AKA Philly’s Men Are Cookin’ 20th Anniversary
Dr. King’s Dream Lives on Through Equality in Healthcare
Philadelphia Health Plan Leads the Charge in Reducing Health Disparities
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Health Partners joined the Advancement of
Multicultural and Minority Medicine (IAMMM) to
share best practices for reducing healthcare
disparities as part of the recent Martin Luther King
Jr. Health Equity Summit in Washington, DC. The
two-day summit brought together leaders from
across the nation to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.
and his quest for equality and to discuss efforts
to reduce healthcare disparities in minority communities.
Health Partners was the only managed care
organization in the country to participate. Mary K
Stom, MD, chief medical officer and senior vice
president, healthcare management, Health Partners,
shared Health Partners success in reducing
healthcare disparities. Dr. Stom also discussed the
health plan’s recent recognition as the first health
plan in the country to receive the Multicultural
Mary K Stom, MD
Healthcare Distinction from the National Committee
for Quality Assurance (NCQA). “Health Partners
makes an effort to know our members as individuals
not as numbers,” said Dr. Stom. “Learning about their
different cultures and backgrounds allows us to create
health and wellness programs that address their multicultural needs and celebrate their diversity.”
Health Partners offers several multicultural
programs like the award-winning “Biggest Winner”
nutrition program, a 12-week nutrition series offered
in English and Spanish, which teaches members how
eating healthy foods and exercising can improve
health outcomes. The Biggest Winner was the
recipient of the Medicaid Health Plans of America’s
Award for Innovation and was recently featured on
the MHPA website as the Best Practice of the Month.
Don Wiggins Promoted to Urban General Sales Manager at Clear Channel Philadelphia
Richard Lewis, Director of Sales for Clear Channel
Radio Philadelphia today announced the promotion of
Don Wiggins from Director of Local Sales for WDAS FM
to Urban General Sales Manager adding WUSL FM
(Power 99 FM) and WUBA AM to his responsibilities.
Lewis said, “I have been impressed by the passion,
energy and vision Don Wiggins has brought to the
company and the positive impact he has made on our
urban brands.” John Rohm, President and Market
Manager for Clear Channel Philadelphia says, “Don
Wiggins has shown tremendous leadership and produced
extraordinary results in the six months since he joined us.
He is exactly the right person to take our urban brands to
the next level.” Loraine Ballard Morrill, Director of News
and Community Affairs says, “Don brought a
powerful commitment to community from the moment he
set foot in the city. He has been and will continue to be a
tremendous partner in Clear Channel’s community
engagement efforts.” Wiggins says, “I embrace the
challenge of taking our heritage stations WDAS FM and
Power 99 FM as well as WUBA AM to greater heights in
revenue and community service. I’m ready!”
Wiggins came to Philadelphia from South Florida
where he was Sales Manager of Clear Channel Stations
103.5, Y-100, Mega 94.9, MIA 93.9, Big 105.9, WIOD
FM and WINZ FM. Don Wiggins has served in many
facets of the radio and Television world over his 40 year
career in the industry, including Morning Show
Announcer, Local Sales Manager, and Regional Sales
Manager and as an owner/vice-president. Wiggins began
his broadcast career as an announcer at WWWS-FM in
Saginaw, Michigan and served as an Account Executive in
Las Vegas, Nevada selling KTRI FM, a country western
station, Manager of WDZZ FM in Flint, Michigan,
General Sales Manager of the NBC and the FOX TV
affiliates and Manager of Cumulus Broadcasting in
Flint, Michigan.
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The Multicultural Affairs Congress (MAC), a division of the Philadelphia
Convention & Visitors Bureau, held its 17th Annual Recognition Luncheon on
Thursday, October 27th in honor of industry and community leaders who support
MAC’s mission to increase Philadelphia's recognition as a top multicultural tourism
and convention city. KYW newsradio community affairs reporter Karin Phillips was
recognized posthumously with MAC’s Legacy Award for her contributions toward
raising awareness about the activities and accomplishments of Philadelphia’s
multicultural convention and hospitality community. Her work supported many of
Philadelphia’s multicultural hospitality initiatives and conventions through the
years, from the national NAACP convention and the historic President’s House
unveiling after nearly a decade, to the exciting Philadelphia International Dragon
Boat Festival.
L-R: KYW Business & Finance Editor, Vince Hill; MAC Chairman, William L.
Wilson; City Representative, Melanie Johnson; MAC Founder, Bruce A. Crawley;
PCVB President & CEO, Jack Ferguson and MAC Executive Director, Tanya Hall
Photo, Paul Coker Photography LLC
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Feeding Dreams Get Togethers Kicks Off in
New Orleans & Recognizes Sybil Haydel Morial
ALL-NEW SHOW
WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA
Iman Johnson with General Mills poses with the Morial family
to celebrate and honor Sybil Haydel Morial.
R E VI VING 5,000 YE AR S
OF CI V ILIZ ATION
YUN.
SSHEN
HEN YU
N. For Chinese, the words
evoke a sense of wonder, magic,
and the divine. To audiences who
have seen it, they recall the experience of a lifetime—a moment so
powerfully beautiful it touches the
soul.
Discover the glory of a fantastic a l l y r i c h c u l t u re , t h a t o f c l a s s i c a l
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mesmerizing, a ll-original o rchestral c ompositions. Magnificently
costumed dancers move ni poetic
arrangement s that evoke pastoral beauty, imperial drama, and
t h e g l o r y o f a n a n c i e n t c i v i l iz a ti o n .
This season, discover what art was
meant to be. Discover Shen Yun.
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Sitting beside Sybil Haydel Morial is Dr. Julie Morial Cruz. Standing: Iman
Johnson, Multicultural Marketing, General Mills, Cherie Morial Ausberry,
Honorable Monique Morial, Jacques Morial, Marc Morial.
Feeding Dreams Get Togethers is a grassroots program that provides intimate
forums in communities across the country to discuss efforts to positively impact
health and education in African American communities.
“It’s our hopes that the discussions at these Get Togethers will help encourage
some small change to make a positive impact on those who attend and therefore on
our communities,” said Sandra Miller Jones, Founder and CEO, Segmented
Marketing Services, Inc. “This initiative is important to our community. We are
honoring moms who work tirelessly to support our families and communities. “
Signature Chefs Auction®
Benefits March of Dimes
On November 17 at the Please Touch Museum, 25 of Philadelphia’s
premiere restaurants and chefs will come together for an evening of fabulous
food and fun for the March of Dimes annual Signature Chefs Auction.
Among the chefs participating in this gourmet extravaganza are: Chef
Rosario Romano (Ristorante Panorama), Chef Georges Perrier (Le Bec Fin),
Chef Monica Glass (10 Arts) and winner of TLC’s “The Next Great Baker”,
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Chef Dana Herbert (Desserts by Dana). A complete listing is attached.
Marc Summers, host of the Food Network’s “Unwrapped”, will also take
part in this year’s Signature Chefs Auction.
Funds raised by Signature Chefs Auction help support prenatal wellness
programs, research grants, neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) family support
programs and advocacy efforts for stronger, healthier babies.
Tickets for the event are $150 for individual tickets and $1500 for a table.
For more information, visit marchofdimes.com/pennsylvania or contact the
March of Dimes office at 610-945-6050.
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State Senator LeAnna M. Washington personally
thanks all sponsors, partners, organizations and
participants for supporting the 4th Annual Walk to
End Domestic Violence. Your efforts will keep the
City’s only domestic violence hotline operating
24/7. We look forward to seeing you at next
year’s event.
Stand Up and be a voice
against domestic violence!
Join our groups:
Let’s End Domestic Violence •
@SenatorWash
New Jersey News
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Tropicana casino and Resort surprised students at the Texas Ave. School in Atlantic
City with treats for Halloween. Pictured are some of the students along with
Guidance Counselor Mr. Prince and Trop Executives, Steve Callendar, VP of Table
Games and Chris Downey, AVP of Slots.
PhotoGraphics Photography
(r) Robert Griffin, Chief Executive Officer of Trump Entertainment Resorts received
the Distinguished Citizen Award by Boy Scouts of America. The event was hosted by
Trump Taj Mahal Casino Hotel. Pictured with Mr. Griffin is Mr. Charles Garrett ,
Atlantic County Freeholder and board member of the Boy Scouts.
For tickets contact Melissa Sandler
Tel: 732-745-9330 Ext. 23 Email: Melissa@AmericanConferenceonDiversity.org
(left to right) William A. Cradle, President Public Relations Council of Greater
Atlantic City, presents a citation to branding experts at a recent luncheon meeting.
Presenters were: Courtney Birmingham, Resorts Casino Hotel; Mike Hauke,
Owner, Tony Baloney's Pizza, and Susan Adelizzi Schmidt, of Suasion
Communications Group. Radio and PR / Marketing: A Perfect Pairing is the topic
of the next meeting November 29th. www.prcouncilofac.org
Photo, John Dimaio Photography
Tropicana Holiday Revue
It's the most wonderful time of the year, and Tropicana Casino & Resort
invites you to get jolly with a sensational new revue show. Spirit of Christmas
- a Celebration of the Holidays, will light up the Tropicana Showroom
November 14 through December 21, 2011.
Spirit of Christmas is quite simply one of the most delightful and
enchanting Christmas shows to take the stage. Follow the sounds of jingle bells
to this New York-style Christmas spectacular featuring glittering costumes, a
dazzling cast and the highest kicking chorus girls this side of the North Pole.
Start Christmas in style as Santa and his merry helpers take you on an
unforgettable nostalgic Christmas journey. Songs include Santa Baby, Winter
Wonderland, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Santa Claus is coming to
Town, Jingle Bells and more. Spirit of Christmas is pure Christmas magic. It’s
the perfect holiday treat for all the family and radiates so much fun and festive
cheer.
Matinee and evening performances are available. Show times vary, visit
www.tropicana.net for a complete list of dates. Tickets are priced at $25 and $35
and are available at the Tropicana Box Office or through Ticketmaster at
www.ticketmaster.com or via phone at 1.800.745.3000.
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The Twelfth Annual
WARMTH IN WINTER HOLIDAY DRIVE
Benefiting Philadelphia’s Homeless and Low Income Children Let’s Keep Our
Children Warm This Winter!
Tuesday, October 11, 2011 through Friday, December 9, 2011
Drop off your NEW gloves, NEW hats, NEW mittens and NEW scarves
You may drop your donations off at the
Office of Blondell Reynolds Brown Councilwoman At-Large
City Hall, Room 581, Philadelphia, PA 19107
For additional information please call: Candice Woods, Program Coordinator
c/o Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown City Hall,
Room 581, Philadelphia, PA 19107
candice.woods@phila.gov • (T) 215.686.3438 • (F) 215.686.1926
Temple women seek vendors for multicultural bazaar
Temple University Women of Color is requesting vendors to participate
in its Second Annual Multicultural Bazaar on Friday, December 2nd.
The event will take place at the Howard Gittis Student Center, located at 13th Street
and Montgomery Avenue on Temple's Main Campus.
The bazaar will run from 9am to 5pm.
Vendors will be able to sell their items at the event at a cost of $100 for one table and
$150 for 2 tables. Proceeds will go towards the TU-WoC Scholarship Fund, designated
for female students of color who attend Temple University
TU-WoC's purpose is to bring Temple University women of color together to meet and
connect and to identify professional development and networking opportunities.
For details, call Anna C. Harris at 215-204-4703 or email her aharris@temple.edu
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