Operation Homecoming- Tuskegee Fly In May 28-30, 2010
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Posted By: Samuel Burnham on March 19, 2010 Event Cost: Free Location: Tuskegee, Alabama Description: The Negro Airmen International (NAI), the nation’s oldest African-American pilot’s organization and direct descendent of the legendary Tuskegee Airmen, will hold its annual "Fly-In" May 28th thru May 30th 2010. The Fly-In is open to the public and features, historic aircraft, military fly-bys, aerobatics, exhibits, vendors, food and fun. Attendees will include everyone from Black Bikers, the Corvette Club, Black buisness persons, activists, and Tuskeee Alumni. Theme: "Supporting Black Businesses in the Black belt" From the NAI Website: The Negro Airmen International (NAI), the nation’s oldest African-American pilot’s organization and direct descendent of the legendary Tuskegee Airmen, will hold its annual "Fly-In" May 28th thru May 30th 2010, and its theme "Supporting Black Businesses in the Black belt". This year’s event will mark the forty-third year the group has gathered in celebration of the legacy of African American Aviators. Sam L. Jones, of Savannah, Georgia, and President of NAI, shared the significance of this year’s Fly-In. " Although, everyone is experiencing difficult economic conditions, this event which has gone on for forty-three years will continue. This year, as in previous years, Black pilots will fly in with their planes and engage the pubic, especially the young people. The Biofuels Racing Alliance (BFRA) will be there along with the Atlanta Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce, Greater Columbus Minority Chamber of Commerce, the Corvette Club out of Atlanta, motorcycle groups, farmers, Black Pilots, and many other local partners. It is going to be fantastic event, and everyone is invited. Call the Kellogg Conference Center for Room Information: 1-800-949-6161 An economic summit will be a huge component of the Fly-In: Friday’s Session will be entitled " The Black Belt Business Summit- The Economic Rebirth of the City of Tuskegee" Summit duration: 12:00-5:00pm Format 12:00-1:30pm Luncheon with Keynote Speaker (TBA) est. attendance 100-150 2:00-4:00pm Black Belt Business Panel (Facilitated by Michael T. Hill) 4:15pm-5:00pm Wrap Up Session Participants Southern Economic Alliance City of Tuskegee Tuskegee Chamber of Commerce Tuskegee University Regional, State, and Local Business Owners 6:30pm-9:30pm- TEA & COFFEE Business Mixer Sponsored by the members of the Southern Economic Alliance Atlanta Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce Greater Columbus Minority Chamber of Commerce Summit Link http://www.atlantametroblackchamber.org/Ev... Fly In Link http://www.atlantametroblackchamber.org/Ev... NAI Link: http://www.blackwingsinaviation.org/ If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Samuel Burnham
Associate, Chosen Agency Florida A&M University class of 2003 Member Since February 2009 |
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Based upon the recent discussion about unemployed Black males...I'd advise all of the readers to get with this event, which has an economic summit.
Thursday, May 6th 2010 at 12:02AM |
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OK, will do. I will try to make the drive there.
Wednesday, May 12th 2010 at 7:10PM |
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I am only 2 hour and 35 minutes from Tuskegee
Wednesday, May 12th 2010 at 7:11PM |
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