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NEWS RELEASE: For Immediate Release: Tuesday, April 14, 2009

National Conference for Community and Justice of the Piedmont Triad, Inc. (NCCJ)
Appoints New Board Members, Names New Officers

Greensboro, N.C.—The National Conference for Community and Justice of the Piedmont Triad, Inc. (NCCJ) recently appointed new members to its Board of Directors and named new officers:

Patricia R. Cross, Chair
Al Heggins, Vice Chair
Ronald S. Milstein, Vice Chair
Ursula Dudley Oglesby, Secretary
Sharon Ozment, Treasurer
Lynn Black, Realtor, Yost & Little
G. Ivan Canada, Account Executive, Quaintance-Weaver Restaurants & Hotels
Ashfaque Chowdhury, CIO, New Breed Logistics
Sonya Conway, Director, Public Affairs and Communications, American Express
Jeanine Falcon, V.P., Human Relations, Replacements, Ltd.
Bill Johnson, CEO, TCDI (Technology Concepts & Design Inc.)
Dot Kendall Kearns, Realtor, Craven-Johnson-Pollock, Inc.
Jim Phillips, Attorney, Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP
Dr. Anthony Wade, Greensboro Human Relations Department

The National Conference for Community and Justice of the Piedmont Triad (NCCJ) was founded in 1937 as the Greensboro Chapter of what was then known as the National Conference of Christians and Jews, a human relations organization dedicated to fighting bias, bigotry and racism in America.

NCCJ does not advocate for any particular group or philosophy, but works to build mutual respect among all people—regardless of race, culture, sexual orientation, gender, socioeconomic background or faith—through advocacy, conflict resolution and education.

NCCJ of the Piedmont Triad is a non-profit, 501 (c)(3) organization located at 713 N. Greene Street. For information, contact Jim Steele, jsteele@nccjtriad.org, or (336) 272-0359, Ext. 15.

MEDIA ADVISORY: For Immediate Release: Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Contacts: Jim Steele, National Conference for Community and Justice
336-272-0359, Ext. 15
Alina Spaulding, American Hebrew Academy
336-217-7075

20th Annual Youth Leadership Conference Wednesday April 1 at American Hebrew Academy

Greensboro, N.C.—The 20th annual Youth Leadership Conference sponsored by the National Conference for Community and Justice of the Piedmont Triad, Inc. (NCCJ) will be held Wednesday, April 1 at the American Hebrew Academy (AHA) from 8:45 a.m. until 1:45 p.m.

Members of the news media are invited. Best photo opportunities will be available during the 10 a.m. until 11:15 a.m. workshop session and at the 1:15 p.m. large group assembly. For information about the event, please contact NCCJ Communications Director Jim Steele, 336-272-0359, Ext. 15.

The American Hebrew Academy campus is a gated. Therefore, members of the news media must contact AHA Public Relations Director Alina Spaulding in advance to gain admittance, 336-217-7075.

The American Hebrew Academy is the Western Hemisphere’s only Jewish, pluralistic, college prep boarding school for students in grades nine through 12. www.americanhebrewacademy.org.

The National Conference for Community and Justice of the Piedmont Triad (NCCJ) was founded in 1937 as the Greensboro Chapter of what was then known as the National Conference of Christians and Jews, a human relations organization dedicated to fighting bias, bigotry and racism in America.

NCCJ does not advocate for any particular group or philosophy, but works to build mutual respect among all people—regardless of race, culture, sexual orientation, gender, socioeconomic background or faith—through advocacy, conflict resolution and education. www.nccjtriad.org.

NEWS RELEASE: For Immediate Release: Thursday, March 26, 2009

20th Annual Youth Leadership Conference Rescheduled for April 1 at American Hebrew Academy

The Youth Leadership Conference brings together more than 300 high school students from across Guilford County. Designed by NCCJ staff with students, this year’s theme is "We’re All in This Together." It will be held from 8:45 a.m. until 1:45 p.m.

"The Youth Leadership Conference is an opportunity for students to get energized about becoming change agents and gives them leadership skills in their work to create school environments where all students can succeed academically and socially," said Anne Cortes, NCCJ Program Director.

Conference sessions are led by students who participated in ANYTOWN, NCCJ’s summer human relations leadership program.

"The day begins with a session to explore the things that divide us—stereotypes, prejudice and exclusion," said Cortes. "The second session focuses on what can bring us together—and how to build inclusive school communities."

Held for the past 19 years at North Carolina A & T State University, the conference had to be postponed due to snow earlier in the month. Luckily the Academy made its campus available on short notice.

"Our Youth Leadership Conference and its location is one way NCCJ bridges divides and builds community in our region," said NCCJ Executive Director Susan Feit. "By holding our conference each year at a historically African-American institution and now at a Jewish boarding school, we are able to reach out and honor groups that have traditionally been excluded.

We are deeply grateful for the school’s support of this important NCCJ event and our work in Guilford County."

"The mission of the American Hebrew Academy and NCCJ are aligned in their pursuit of educating young people about the importance of diversity in order to improve the communities in which we live," said Academy Executive Director Glenn A. Drew who also serves on the NCCJ Board of Directors.

The American Hebrew Academy is the Western Hemisphere’s only Jewish, pluralistic, college prep boarding school for students in grades nine through 12. www.americanhebrewacademy.org.

NCCJ of the Piedmont Triad is a non-profit, 501 (c)(3) organization located at 713 N. Greene Street.

NEWS RELEASE: For Immediate Release: Tuesday, March 17, 2009

National Conference for Community and Justice of the Piedmont Triad, Inc. (NCCJ) Accepting 2009 Brotherhood/Sisterhood Citation Award Nominations

Greensboro, N.C.—The National Conference for Community and Justice of the Piedmont Triad, Inc. (NCCJ) is accepting nominations for the 2009 Brotherhood/Sisterhood Citation Award.

The award will be presented at the 43rd annual Brother/Sister Citation Award Dinner Thursday, Nov. 5 at the Joseph S. Khoury Convention Center, 3121 High Point Road at Interstate Highway 40. Admission will be charged.

The Citation Award Dinner is NCCJ’s signature fundraising event.

“Nominees should exemplify NCCJ’s vision of building a community free of bias, bigotry and racism,” said Susan Feit, NCCJ Executive Director.

All nomination forms must be received by Friday, May 1. Forms and more information are available at the NCCJ office, 713 N. Greene Street, 27401, (336) 272-0359.

NCCJ of the Piedmont Triad is a non-profit, 501 (c)(3) organization located at 713 N. Greene Street.

Brotherhood / Sisterhood Citation Award Dinner