Philadelphia Tribune - Index

Philadelphia Tribune - Summer Sojourner 2008 - Index

encourages and supports the development
and promotion of local artists of
diverse cultures. Year-round, minority
artists are provided with exhibitions and
performance space to display their talents.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE
ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEO-
PLE (NAACP) - Philadelphia chapter
1519 Cecil B. Moore Ave.
(215) 978-7500
As the national organization, the
Philadelphia branch protects and supports
the rights of African Americans in
corporate, social and political settings.
NATIONAL COUNCIL
OF NEGRO WOMEN
P.O. Box 13545
(215) 763-4780
Founded by Mary McLeod Bethune in
1935, the Philadelphia chapter of NCNW
is a part of the national organization.
NCNW, a coalition of National Women’s
Organizations United for Strength, reaches
out to all women and their families to
advance their quality of life through programs
of service and advocacy.
ODUNDE INC.
2308 Grays Ferry Ave.
(215) 732-8508
Founded in 1975 by Lois Fernandez
and Ruth Arthur, Odunde is the oldest
continuously running African-American
community festival in Philadelphia.
URBAN LEAGUE OF PHILADELPHIA
121 S. Broad St., 9th Floor
(215) 985-3220
Works to eradicate racial discrimination
and champions for African-Americans politically,
economically, and socially. The organization
provides programs concerning housing,
social services and job training.
WEST PHILADELPHIA
CULTURAL ALLIANCE
4949 Walnut St.
(215) 747-4675
Seeks to enhance the African-American
community’s appreciation and understanding
of the arts.
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