"Pretty In Pink" (Breast Cancer Awareness Event) Friday Oct. 15 @ Vertigo

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PRESENTS

"PRETTY IN PINK"

(BREAST CANCER AWARENESS PARTY)

FRIDAY OCT. 15

@ VERTIGO

21 & UP

ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY "RELAY FOR LIFE" 5k WALK SUNDAY OCT. 17

*Steps to register for YBPC Breast Cancer Walk (MUST REGISTER BY SUNDAY!!)**
http://makingstrides.acsevents.org/site/PageServer?pagename=MSABC_FY11_FindAnEvent

1.) Click the link above

2.) Click Find a Event, enter 44320 as the zip code,

3.) Click the AKRON EVENT

4.) Click Sign Up

5.) Join a Team (Type in YBPC and click search for team. You do not need to select a a Company name from the drop down menu)

6.) At this point you will be asked to fill out YOUR personal info. (Note: YOU DON'T have to make a donation if you don't want to. Click the last line "no donation at this time" if you choose not to make a donation and you can also enter 0 in the goal box. Your $20 will be collected by a YBPC person when the shirts arrive)

**Please FWD all confirmed registration to ybpcinfo@gmail.com**

**For More Information Contact 330-701-8327**

DJ MR. KING & YBPC 3RD ANNUAL "I KNOW I CAN" BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE HELPS PREPARE HUNDREDS OF KIDS FOR NEW SCHOOL YEAR

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ABOUT YOUNG BLACK PROFESSIONALS COALITION: The Young Black Professionals Coalition (YBPC) is focused on the enduring education of African-Americans by providing tools to enhance ones overall wellness through personal and professional development workshops, social activities, and continuous education.

ABOUT DJ MR. KING: Steve “DJ Mr. King” King is a 2006 graduate of The Ohio State University, where he received his bachelor’s degree in journalism communication. Since 2003, DJ Mr. King has provided the city of Akron with the best nightlife entertainment and live shows. He is also one of three co-founders of marketing and promotions company, Tha Takeover Productions, and president of Young Black Professionals Coalition (YBPC). Having traveled the country, spinning in some of the most famous venues in the United States, King has maintained his humbleness and still returns home to help coordinate various club and community events. His success on the DJ circuit has led to many features and write-ups in national magazines and prominent websites, in addition to opening up other doors professionally.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Steve King

ybpcinfo@gmail.com

(330) 701-8327

HUNDREDS TURN OUT FOR YOUNG BLACK PROFESSIONALS COALITION AND DJ MR. KING'S BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE IN AKRON

AKRON, Ohio – August 30, 2010 – The Young Black Professionals Coalition (YBPC) and DJ Mr. King hosted its 3rd Annual “I Know I Can” Back 2 School Drive this past Saturday at Deon’s Grooming Lounge in Akron, attracting more than 500 inner city youth, parents and volunteers .

The event, designed to prepare students for the upcoming school year, saw students receive bookbags filled with school supplies as well as gift bags from Limited Brands & Communities in Schools of Central Ohio. Young men were provided with free haircuts while young women will receive discounted hair washing and styling courtesy of Polished Hair Designs as well as free nail design courtesy of Allison Harvery.

In the past three years, the event has reached more than 1,500 children and 600 adults from low-income families in the Akron area.

"The event was very successful," said YBPC volunteer coordinator Tanesha Walker. "Not only was it beneficial to the kids and parents but it was also fulfilling to all the volunteers invlolved."

Sponsoring parties of the 3rd Annual "I Know I Can" Back to School Drive include:

Deon's Grooming Lounge

Polished Hair Designed

North Hill Hand Wash

DJ Mr. King

Allison Harvery

All Digital Graphics

Coca-Cola

Limited Brands

Communities In Schools of Central Ohio

Stacy Berrier

Cheryl Wells

Hush Money Mgmt

Job Corps

Elder Rodney Bowden & Family

Money Graphics

To view more pictures from the event click the following link: 3RD ANNUAL "I KNOW I CAN" BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE

For more information on YBPC, including future events, collaborations or other opprotunites, please contact Steve at 330-701-8327 or Eric at 614-668-2225. You may also contact YBPC via email at ybpcinfo@gmail.com

Young Black Professionals Coalition

Eric--614-668-2225

Steve--330-701-8327

ybpcinfo@gmail.com

Follow Us On Twitter: @ybpc_akron

Facebook: Young Black Professionals Coalition

"BE RELEVANT"

YBPC 4th of July Charity Kickball Tourney in Akron A Huge Success

On behalf of DJ Mr. King, Tha Takeover Productions and YBPC (Young Black Professionals Coalition) we would like to send our sincere thanks and gratitude to all those who supported our inaugural Charity Kickball Tournament Saturday July 3 at Erie Island Fields in Akron, Ohio.

Congratulations to Team Untouchables (University of Akron & Kent State University track team) who were crowned champions of the event!

Through your generosity and participation, we were able to raise $1,110 in cash and school supplies. All proceeds raised from the tournament will benefit the 3rd Annual “I Know I Can” Back-To-School Drive in Akron Saturday, August 28.

If you are interested in making a donation or would like more information on this event please contact

Steve King at 330-701-8327 or Eric Fletcher at 614-668-2225. You may also send an email to ybpcinfo@gmail.com to receive more information about future community and networking events the Young Black Professionals Coalition will be hosting.

Please take time to view pictures from the event below