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Follow on Google News | Susan L. Taylor Keynotes at African American Business Summit Luncehon Event on June 22, 2007Susan L. Taylor, senior editorial executive of Essence Magazine, will deliver 'Passionate Leadership' Keynote June 22 at the African American Business Summit 2007. Joining her will be FOX -11 Anchor Christine Devine and Councilwoman Jan Perry.
By: Adrienne S. Lamm/African American Business Summit Hosted by Nordstrom, this is an exciting luncheon event that will offer inspiration, excitement and motivation for all who attend. The mistress of ceremonies is Christine Devine, EMMY© award winning anchor of the ten p.m. weekday newscast on KTTV - FOX 11 in Los Angeles; Amelia Letcher, Divisional Vice President Corporate Diversity Affairs of Nordstrom will provide opening remarks; and special guest Jan Perry, Los Angeles City Councilwoman 9th District, will also address the attendees. Taylor, who also writes the popular “In the Spirit” column for ESSENCE Magazine each month, is a fourth-generation entrepreneur. She was the founder of her own company, Nequai Cosmetics, before becoming Essence’s fashion and beauty editor and, in 1981, its editor-in-chief. She is the author of three books: In the Spirit: The Inspirational Writings of Susan L. Taylor, Lessons in Living and Confirmation: In 1999, Taylor became the first African American woman to receive The Magazine Publishers of America industry's highest honor: The Henry Johnson Fisher Award. In 2002 Taylor was inducted into the American Society of Magazine Editors’ Hall of Fame, which celebrates the career-long records of excellence, creativity and impact of a select group of highly influential magazine journalists. Taylor's visionary leadership was acknowledged when NAACP President Bruce presented her with his first President's Award in 2006. She is an avid supporter of a host of organizations dedicated to moving the Black community forward. Her passion and focus are on creating equity in education and turning around the nation's failing schools, which, she says are "the pipeline to prison." Taylor has received more than a dozen honorary degrees from numerous colleges and universities, including Lincoln University, Spellman College, Dillard University, Bennett College for Women, the University of Delaware and her alma mater, Fordham University. For cost/registration to the Susan L. Taylor keynote luncheon event at the African American Business Summit on June 22, 2007 at 12:00 noon, please visit: www.aabs2007.com For more event information and registration, please contact Personal Services Plus Event Management Company - Phone: (626) 791-3847 Fax: (626) 791-4875, Email: events@personalsevicesplus.com . About Councilmember Jan Perry As Councilwoman of the Ninth District in Los Angeles, California, Jan Perry is in her second four-year term of office. Perry aims to provide greater access to basic city services, to expand after-school programs for kids, to increase green space, and to foster economic growth in all parts of the district. To date, she has successfully responded to numerous public works issues, and will continue to work together with the community to maintain and improve the functionality and aesthetics of the Ninth District. Perry currently serves as the Chair of the Energy and the Environment Committee; Chair of the Ad Hoc Homeless Committee; Vice-Chair of the Arts, Parks, Health, and Aging Committee; Vice-Chair of the Ad Hoc Committee on Recovering Energy, Natural Resources, and Economic Benefit from Waste for LA (RENEW LA); member of the Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee, Ad Hoc Los Angeles River Committee, and Ad-Hoc Stadium Committee. She was appointed by the Mayor to represent the City of Los Angeles as a Governing Board Member of the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and was re-elected in January of 2006 by the Western cities to serve another four-year term. She also serves as the Assistant Pro Tempore for the Los Angeles City Council, making her the first African-American woman to hold this position in the history of the City. About Christine Devine Christine Devine anchors the Los Angeles Fox 11 ten p.m. weekday newscasts. She has won eight Emmys©, and is known for her Wednesday's Child segment. Since 1994 she has profiled foster children looking for adoptive homes. In 2006 she received two awards in Washington D.C. - The Society of Professional Journalists' "Sigma Delta Chi Award for Public Service in Television Journalism" and The Child Welfare League of America's "Anna Quindlen Award for Excellence in Journalism on Behalf of Children and Families." Among Devine’s other honors: the prestigious National Gracie Allen Award from the American Women in Radio and Television, a National Emmy nomination, eleven local Emmy nominations for reporting and two wins, a Golden Mic for Best News Special, and two Greater Press Club awards. African American Business Summit 2007 Sponsors Include: Turning Point Urban Magazine, TPC Foundation, Inc., Wells Fargo, Union Bank, Microsoft, AEG, Home Depo Charitable Foundation, City of Los Angeles, Southwest Airlines, Tiffany & Co., Toyota, Los Angeles Sentinel, Time Warner Cable, International Franchising Association, Coca Cola, GSA, Brotherhood Crusade, PSP - Personal Services Plus, SMS Transportation, GLAAACC, AT&T, Kaiser Permanente, Port of LA, Disney Company, LA World Airports, Nestle, Southern California Edison, LA MBOC, Fox Entertainment, Port of Long Beach, Port of Los Angeles, Fantastic Sams, City of Pasadena, City of LA - CDD, Pollo Campero, Auto Club, After Hours Formal Wear, Save the Date Media Group, Focal Point Media, Black News.com, Black PR.com Ruff-Del Cable Communication/ Website: www.aabs2007.com End
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