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JOIN WALGREENS IN OUR CELEBRATION OF BLACK HISTORY

JOIN  WALGREENS IN OUR CELEBRATION OF BLACK HISTORY
Posted By: Hija Chang on February 17, 2011
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At Walgreens, the Black History Month celebration continues all year long – and our
Community Corner celebration extends through the end of the month.

Friday, February 18 is OUR BLACK FRIDAY.

Come join us for a celebration of African-American vendors featured in our
Community Corner display. Stop in and show your support for Black Friday
by shopping with African-American businesses and purchasing their products.
What makes THIS FRIDAY even more special? In many of our locations our vendors will be
there to showcase their products.



For a list of the participating stores in your area please email us at:supplier.diversity@walgreens.com

We are proud to highlight some of our excellent African-American vendors and encourage
you to shop Black Friday at Walgreens.


Celebrating Black History all year long. This and every month, the Walgreens Community Corner program proudly supports minority-owned businesses, including those owned by African-Americans. The proof is on our shelves, where you’ll find a variety of African-American-owned brands throughout the store.

Learn more at Walgreens.com/cc, where you’ll also receive up to 50% off select items throughout February!

Look in store for the Community Corner sticker on select products produced by African-American-owned businesses! Featuring collectible canvas bags by African-American artist André Guichard $9.99 Collect all six designs in store or online while they last!

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As of December 2010 till December 2011 declared by the United Nations, the year 2011 is the International Year for the People of African Descent World Wide. For more information, go to the world wide web enter IYPAD, read the various web pages relating to this subject. If you have a facebook account, enter IYPAD - Central join that page. There will be several discussions, activities, events, etc., concerning this year and what it represents.

Wednesday, February 23rd 2011 at 1:54AM
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