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Eastman Kodak Co. To Participate In
Cultural Events For Urban Black
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dak’s participation in this celebra
astman Kodak Company this
tion will include a basketball cli
year is again participating in
many cultural events for urban nic with a major professional bas
ketball player, appearances by the
Black communities in Albany,
Disney characters, a camera
N.Y., Boston, Chicago, New York
loaner program and a photo infor
City and Washington, D.C.
mation center for picture-taking
Kodak’s participation in these
tips. In addition, the company will
events consists of activities and
sponsor stage entertainment with
exhibits tailored for families and
the Harlem Boys Choir at the
young people through entertain
125th St. “ Super Site” area.
ment, music and athletics, said
W ALT DISNEY W O R LD C H A R A C TE R S PRESENTED BY K O D AK — W a lt
Richard S. Bartlett, vice-president
• The Chicago Jazz Festival,
D isney W orld characters M ickey M o u se and Goofy play an active role as
and director, marketing communi
Sept.
2-6 at the Petrillo bandshell
part of Eastm an Kodak C o m p a n y ’s participation in various Black events dur
cations. The program supporting
in
Grant
Park. “ The Art of Jazz”
Elynor A. W illiam s (second right), director public affairs at Sara Lee C or
ing 1988. H ere, M ickey and Goofy p ose for pictures In a specially-designed
these events — which began in
will
be
displayed,
and
Kodak
will
poration, presents a $1 0 ,0 0 0 check to Rev. oseph E. Lowery (second left),
picture-taking area provided by K odak. Tigger, an other ch aracter, is on the
1987— also helps strengthen the
operate
a
camera-loaner
program
president of th e Southern C hristian L eadership C on ference. Mrs. Evelyn
left. Kodak will present th e characters a t th e Black A rts and C urturai
company’s role as a corporate
and
photo
information
booth.
Lowery (far left), national convener of SCLC W o m en , and S. Tyrone Ty
Festival in Albany, N .Y ., July 24, H arlem W e e k , N ew York C ity, A ug. 21, and
citizen of each community, he
• The National Black Family
A lexander (far right), executive director of organization planning and
th e N ational Black Fam ily R eunion, W ash in g to n , D.C ., S e p t 1 0 -1 1 ,1 9 8 8 .
explained.
Reunion, Sept. 10-11 at the Wash
developm ent at Sara Lee Corporation, look on.
“ Kodak photographic products
ington Monument and on the Mall
enjoy a strong acceptance among
in Washington, D.C. Kodak again
Black consumers,” Bartlett said.
will present the Disney charact
* "Many people expect a brand
ers’ visit and feature "The Art of
leader such as Kodak to be involv
Jazz” exhibit.
ed in important cultural events in
we- i is —
. the k Multi-cul
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Leonard, 45,
Bartlett said that Kodak is also
Gov. Neil Goldschmidt has ap
their communities. We are com
tural/Multi-ethnic Coordinator for
active with national organizations
pointed Earnestine Berkey and
mitted to the success of these
Portland Public Schools. She has
supporting Black achievements
Jacquelyn Harrel to the Oregon
activities and to the people who
a
B.S. in Business Administration
and
education.
The
company
re
State Commission on Black Af
make them succeed.”
and a M.S. in Elementary Educa
cently gave a $1 million gift to the
fairs. Goldschmidt has also reap
For example, in Chicago, Ko
tion from Portland State Universi
United
Negro
College
Fund,
and
pointed Carolyn Leonard, Bill
dak sponsored “ The Art of Jazz,”
ty-
will
participate
in
the
annual
Ward and Joseph Wade to the
a collection of black-and-white
Ward, 42, of The Dalles is a
meetings
of
the
National
Associa
commission.
and color photographs of over 100
senior
substation operator for the
tion
for
the
Advancement
of
Col
Berkey, 53, has been the owner
legendary jazz greats. The exhibit,
Bonneville
Power Administration.
ored People (NAACP) in Washing
of Ber-Key Frame and Wheel, Inc.
which debuted during the 1987
From
1984
to
1986 he was a mem
ton, July 9-14, and the National Ur
since 1977. She is currently a
Chicago Jazz Festival at Grant
ber of The Dalles City Council.
ban League in Detroit, July 11,
member of the National Associa
Park, was presented in conjunc
Wade, 50, of Eugene is director
tion of the Advancement of Col
Aug. 3.
tion with the DuSable Museum of
of academic advising and student
The company also is a sponsor
ored People. Berkey will complete
African-Am erican History. In
services at the University of Ore
of
activities
of
the
National
Coun
a three year term left vacant by
March of this year, th exhibit was
gon. He received his Ph.D from
cil
of
Negro
Women,
he
said,
and
Eddie Harris who resigned. She
displayed at Boston City Hall.
the University of Oregon in 1982.
last
year
sponsored
Miss
Colle
will serve through June of 1989.
In July, the exhibit will be fea
Leonard, Ward and Wade will
giate Black America’s tour of
Harrel currently is the director
tured in Albany, then once again
all serve three year terms running
Black colleges across the United
of affirmative action programs at
as part of the Chicago Jazz Festi
through June of 1991.
Portland State University. She is a
States.
val before traveling to events in
The 11 member commission,
“
For
some
time
now,
Kodak
member of the National Council
Washington, D.C.
subject
to Senate confirmation,
has had an ongoing focus on
of Negro Women and the National
In addition to “ The Art of Jazz”
monitors
existing programs and
Black awareness as part of its
Association of Human Rights
photo exhibit, Kodak’s involve
legislation
concerning Blacks.
overall consumer messages,” he
Workers. Harrel has been ap
ment in urban celebrations during
The
commission
identifies prob
explained. “ For example, in 1987,
pointed to a term that expires in
1988 includes:
lem
areas
in
the
programs and
Bill Cosby became our spokes
June of 1989. She will be replac
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• The Black Arts and Cultural
legislation
and
recom mends
man for the Kodak Colorwatch
ing Dr. Dorothy Alexander who
Mr. & Mrs. W illie & B ettie Rounds, rep eated th e ir vows, Ju n e 4 ,1 9 8 8 at
Festival, July 24 at Empire State
action.
system. Other Kodak advertise
2-00 p m. Mr. & M rs. Rounds w as jo in e d to g e th e r June 1 ,1 9 6 3 , in Holy
resigned.
Plaza in Albany, N.Y. At the event,
ments
have
featured
Black
ath
M atrim ony by Rev. J.W . M yles officiatin g th e first m arriage. Pastor
Kodak will present picture-taking
letes and families. These mes
Thom as Ray Brown o fficiated th e Ju ne 4 th service at D eth esda C hrist
appearances which are part of a
sages
represent an important
ian C hurch. T h e co up le re n e w e d th e ir vows along w ith friends and
musical variety show featuring
"The Eyes and Ears of the Com m unity”
awareness
of the pride of Blacks
relatives. T he co u p le have six ch ildren, th re e g ran dch ild ren and one
the Walt Disney World Charact
288-0033
in the mainstream of American
ers, a camera loaner program, a
great grandchild.
life.
photo information center and
“ We value the loyalty demon
“ The Art of Jazz" exhibit. The
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strated
by the Black community
company also will co-sponsor
to Kodak products,” Bartlett add
with its subsidiary, Sterling Drug
ed. "Through our participation in
Inc., an evening concert featuring
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the cultural awareness events of
Dakota Staton.
NATHANIEL M A TTH E W S
these cities, we are giving viable,
BLANCH MYERS
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• Harlem Week ’88, taking
Funeral
services
will
be
held
at
ta n g ib le e x a m p le s of our
place Aug. 21 in New York at
Funeral services will be held at
Philadelphia
Community
Baptist
appreciation.”
135th Street and Lenox Ave. Ko
Morning Star Baptist Church,
Church,
238
Northeast
Mason
at
Northeast Ivy and Rodney
10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 2nd.
Streets at 10:00 a.m., Saturday,
The
father of Hubert Matthews.
July 2nd. The wife of Rev. Jerry
B
u
rial
at the Rose C ity
Myers. Burial at the Lincoln
Cemetery.
Vann & Vann Funeral
Memorial Cemetery. Vann &
Director.
Vann Funeral Director.
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