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for business news and trends. Celebration includes dynamic speakers, African-American Newspapers exhibit,
and musical performances

ATLANTA, BellSouth Corporation (NYSE: BLS) is
celebrating national Black History Month with a series of events in February
to commemorate the numerous contributions made by African-Americans throughout
history and to the present day..m. The dealership
reported sales of $65 million for 2004.

BLACK ENTERPRISE magazine provides essential business information and
advice for professionals, corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and decision-
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BLACK ENTERPRISE Issues 33rd Annual Report on Black-Owned Businesses

NEW YORK, Nine North Carolina-based companies are
among the nation's leading African American-owned businesses, according to the
BLACK ENTERPRISE 33rd annual B.E.E. 15,
with $126 million in sales last year.E. Employee
networking groups are a major component of BellSouth's inclusion strategy. The five other groups are: BellSouth
Women 's Networking Alliance, BellSouth Alianza, which focuses on Latino
employees, NewANGLE (New Associates Networking for Gay and Lesbian Equality),
the Inter-Tribal Council of BellSouth Employees focuses on Native American
employees, and PACE (Pan-Asian Council of Employees). Auto Dealer 100 list, Huntington Chevrolet Inc.E.

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American Product Distributors Inc.E. at 725 W.
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wadiuma@blackenterprise.

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Auto Dealer 100 list, Hubbard Automotive LLC ranked No.
North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company ranks No.
These organizations provide employees with opportunities for personal and
career development. Through BellSouth Answers (R), residential and small business
customers can bundle their local and long distance service with dial up and
high speed DSL Internet access, satellite television and Cingular(R) Wireless
service .C. Graves Publishing Co.

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BellSouth Corporation is a Fortune 100 communications company
headquartered in Atlanta, GA and a parent company of Cingular Wireless, the
nation's largest wireless voice and data provider.
More information about BellSouth can be found
at http://www. 11 from No.

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year on the B. Asset Managers List, with $2. Atlanta History
Center Exhibit on African-American newspapers will be on display.A.
UniWorld Group Inc. Quetzal/J. Monthly, the publication provides more than 3. The
magazine is published by Earl G.

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B. Represent your HBCU (Historically Black
College/University) and/or Greek organization affiliation by wearing hats ,
t-shirts, or other gear. at
675 W. Peachtree St. Soloist Cynthia James will also perform.E.P .

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careers, and financial management . -
7:00 p. Harris is this year's co-
executive sponsor of BellSouth's UNCF (United Negro College Fund) employee
campaign.
Backed by award winning customer service, BellSouth offers the most
comprehensive and innovative package of voice and data services available in
the market. Overall , the
B.E.
Advertising Agencies list with $220 million in billings for 2004. 1 on
the B. Investment Banks list with $122
billion in total managed issues.

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understanding of the diverse concerns, perspectives and needs of our
employees, communities and marketplace.

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NCM Capital, a Durham-based asset management firm, ranked No. For 35 years,
be has provided essential business information and advice to professionals,
corporate executives, entrepreneurs , and decision makers. In doing so, BellSouth reinforces its on-
going commitment to diversity and to fostering an inclusive work environment
for all its employees."
Led by its employee networking group, the BellSouth Network of African
American Telecommunications Professionals (BNAT), BellSouth is celebrating
Black History Month with a series of events and activities. at
1155 Peachtree St . (Midtown II building) Auditorium. BLACK
ENTERPRISE is the authority for business and trends and is the source of
information for and about African American business markets and leaders.

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Understanding the past can go a long way toward helping us bring about
a new sense of understanding and create the kind of society in which we would
all like to live.
"And while we work to promote diversity each and every day of the year,
February is one of several months of the year that's set aside as a special
time when we're able to highlight the numerous accomplishments made by a
particular community -- in this case, African-American," said Adams.

Alexis Scott, publisher - Atlanta Daily World newspaper will discuss "News
and history since 1928" on Feb.R. BLACK ENTERPRISE Issues 33rd Annual Report on Black-Owned Businesses

NEW YORK, Twenty-seven New York-based companies
are among the nation's leading African American-owned businesses, according to
the BLACK ENTERPRISE 33rd annual B.E.

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more than $114 million in 2004.
Insurance list, with $161 million in assets.E. in the Vail Auditorium. The Ben
Hill Anointed Voices Choir will also perform.100s total 280 businesses, which include 100 industrial/service companies,
100 auto dealerships, 65 financial service firms and 15 advertising agencies. Private Equity Firms list with $170 million in capital under
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"Our nine-state region has experienced vibrant growth and become home to
many different people, languages and cultures," said Valencia Adams ,
BellSouth's chief diversity officer.. speaks Feb. to Succeed: Continue the Legacy of Greatness " from 5:00 p. BellSouth also offers online and
directory advertising through BellSouth(R) RealPages .com.

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on the B.100s report, please contact Andrew Wadium at (212) 886-9598 or email
wadiuma@blackenterprise. "At the heart of our mission to create
shareholder value is a set of lasting values and behaviors: respecting people,
serving our customers and communities . - 1:00 p. Peachtree St.

Ike Harris, president - BellSouth Advertising and Publishing Group speaks
on "What Black History means to me" on Feb. For businesses, BellSouth provides secure, reliable local and long
distance voice and data networking solutions.bellsouth. Industrial /Service list.
Founded by Russell Simmons in 1991, Rush Communications reported 2004 sales of
$360 million.

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Black History Month Events

Mia Redd, director of Community Affairs - CARE, USA speaks on CARE's
involvement in global relief efforts around the world on Feb., second floor in the Campanile Auditorium.E.com . 1 on the B. ranks No.6 million readers with
information about financial management , entrepreneurship, and careers.

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Celeste Jonson of Celeste Jonson International, Inc. Banks list, and is the nation's largest African American-owned bank
with a reported $616 million in assets for 2004. 5 on the B. Asset
Managers list with nearly $4 billion in assets under management.

The complete listing, including eligibility requirements and criteria, is
available in the June issue of BLACK ENTERPRISE on newsstands now.

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Durham -based Mechanics + Farmers Bank ranks No.
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100 auto dealerships, 65 financial service firms and 15 advertising agencies.

BLACK ENTERPRISE, your ultimate guide to financial empowerment , is the
premier business and investment resource for African Americans. Sol Factor
Jazz Band will perform.m. The listing is recognized as
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