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"Wachovia values the power and growth of philanthropy and fully
appreciates the tireless efforts of organizations such as the National Center
for Black Philanthropy to encourage , educate and help shape charitable
thinking across the country," said Stanhope Kelly, president of Wachovia
Wealth Management. Wachovia had assets of $506.com. Free, but
reservations are required.independencevisitorcenter. Families can visit the African Bead Plant display, hear
storytelling by Mama Sandi, take part in a dance workshop by Dunya
Performing Arts Company , enjoy a jazz concert, participate in the Pot-a-
Plant activity or get creative at the kids ' African beading workshop.

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Reatha Clark King (Minneapolis, Minn.

ABOUT WACHOVIA CORPORATION
Wachovia Corporation (NYSE: WB) is one of the largest providers of
financial services to retail, brokerage and corporate customers, with retail
operations from Connecticut to Florida and west to Texas, and retail brokerage
operations nationwide.nps. Sundays during Black History
Month are film days with such classics as "The Color Purple" (February
5), "Hotel Rwanda " (February 12), "Sankofa" (February 19) and "Four
Little Girls" (February 26). 701 Arch
Street, (215) 574-0380, http://www.gophila. This tribute dates back to 1926 and is credited to a
Harvard scholar named Carter G. Army Air
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* The Renaissance Artist Puppet Company turns the Southwestern African
folk tale of Ananse and the Sky God into a full stage production at the
Montgomery County Cultural Center.. Woodson.

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- Outstanding Achievement in Philanthropy by a Youth
Barbara Iyayi (New York, N. Calvin Butts III, senior pastor, Abyssinian Baptist
Church, Harlem, N. Lomax, PhD.wachovia. February 17-19.
NPS programs and tours originate at Independence Visitor Center.cwurmuseum.com

* Discovery Day at Longwood Gardens is packed with activities for all
ages.

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- Philanthropist of the Year
Alphonse Fletcher (New York, N. Dr.ncfbp.

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"We are delighted that Wachovia has taken such a significant sponsorship role
for our fifth national conference," he added.gophila.

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5 billion at
March 31, 2005. The son of former slaves,
Woodson dedicated his life to ensuring that black history was
accurately documented and disseminated.

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- Outstanding Achievement in Philanthropy by an Organization
Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation (New York, N. The same report indicates that
charitable giving by African Americans increased five percent per year from
1992 to 2001.montcopa. Molefi Kete Asante (February 18) are also on tap.org

Out And About:

* During the Independence Visitor Center's Black History Month
celebration, visitors can meet and chat with sports heroes
(February 4-5); black inventors (February 11-12); blacks in the
military, including surviving Buffalo Soldiers and Tuskegee Airmen
(February 18-19); and visit the Commemorating Slavery exhibition
(February 25-26). US Route 1, Kennett Square, (610) 388-1000,
http://www.

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Jackson also noted the partnership that NCFBP has forged with Wachovia."
The conference will include a keynote address from Jackson as well as
addresses from national co-chair Antoinette Cooper, senior vice president and
wealth managing director for Wachovia Wealth Management, and Dr. Emmett D.

A recent report from the Boston College Center on Wealth and Philanthropy
states that African-American families will transfer between $1. Its full-service retail brokerage firm,
Wachovia Securities, LLC, also serves clients through 693 offices in 49 states
and five Latin American countries.com

Historical Happenings:

* Every Saturday and Sunday in February, the National Park Service (NPS)
conducts presentations about the President's House and the slaves who
served there during the 18th century . Richardson,
Sergeant, Arthur Saunders, 1st Lieutenant and James F.

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WASHINGTON, The National Center for Black
Philanthropy (NCFBP) has announced Wachovia as the principal sponsor and
national co-chair for their Fifth National Conference on Black Philanthropy.renartpuppetco.gov/inde

* Pottsgrove Manor, the 1752 home of ironmaster John Potts, hosts Bound to
Serve -- A Look at Slavery in the 18th Century. The lecture will delve
into the history of Pottsgrove and the slave trade.
1805 Pine Street, (215) 735-8196, http://www.

ADVISORY/Nestle Celebrates Living Legends of Black History

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1 trillion and
$3. 6th +
Market Streets, (215) 965-2305, http://www. February 12. 6th + Market Streets, (800) 537-7676 ,
http://www. Representatives of the Tuskegee
Airmen (their presentation is titled "Celebrating Living
Legends of Black History") will be available for
interviews at 11:00 am.

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Overall goals for the conference include:
- Develop common solutions and strategies that shape African-American
philanthropy in the areas of individual giving , faith-based
philanthropy, grant-making and fundraising;
- Provide a forum for candid and confidential sharing of information and
resources among African Americans in philanthropy; and
- Provide opportunities for personal and professional growth and
development of African Americans in philanthropy. Global services are
offered through 33 international offices.

The all-star cast,
featuring Rodney Gilfry and Angela Brown, performs the English libretto
written by Nobel Prize-winner Toni Morrison at the Academy of Music. Trained in Tuskegee, Alabama , the Airmen painted
the tails of their aircraft red, thus becoming the "Red
Tails.

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, president and CEO, United Negro
College Fund; and Marc Morial, president and CEO, The National Urban League.
"It is an honor for me to be named as a national co-chair for this
prestigious conference and share the stage with such a distinguished panel of
presenters," said Cooper. Our Corporate and Investment Bank serves
clients primarily in 10 key industry sectors nationwide.operaphilly..

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Center President Rodney Jackson emphasized the importance of philanthropy
to the black community. The 2006 celebration will be
especially festive as the African American Museum in Philadelphia kicks off
its 30th anniversary year and opera star Denyce Graves performs in the East
Coast premiere of Margaret Garner.

Here are just a few of the month's highlights:

Performing Arts:

* Internationally renowned mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves stars in the East
Coat premiere of Margaret Garner, the Opera Company of Philadelphia's
powerful new work based on the true story of a fugitive slave who gave
up everything to save her children from slavery .org/historicsites

Museum Hopping:

* The African American Museum of Philadelphia celebrates its 30th
anniversary with a year of special events. Arts are on the agenda Tuesday through
Saturday with African dance workshops, storytelling and interactive
dramatic presentations presented by Mlanjeni Magical Theatre, Denise
Valentine and others from Keepers of the Culture.org

* History lives at the Civil War and Underground Railroad Museum when a
costumed African American Civil War soldier talks about his experiences
in the Union Army (February 11) and when Harriet Tubman holds court with
stories and memories (February 18).

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"We are proud to have a strong association with such an
influential organization and its leaders , whose values so closely mirror those
of Wachovia's own employees and our organization.

ABOUT THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR BLACK PHILANTHROPY:
The National Center for Black Philanthropy was established to promote and
strengthen African-American participation in all aspects of modern
philanthropy.net.
Visitors can make the most of their Philadelphia visit with overnight
packages offering value-added benefits and amenities.
February 4.com or call the Independence Visitor
Center, located in Independence National Historical Park, at (800) 537-7676. The program will begin promptly at 11:50 am
and will conclude at 1 pm.

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"Despite the significant social and economic progress
made by the Black community in the last few decades, significant problems
remain: HIV /AIDS, under education, high rates of incarceration of black males,
and growing poverty among black children, to name just a few of the hurdles
facing our people," he said.Y.for Wednesday (Every February , Americans celebrate Black
History Month.

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"Our organizations have much in
common, and I look forward to continuing our work with Wachovia.8 billion, market
capitalization of $80. King Street, Pottstown ,
(610) 326-4014, http://www.longwoodgardens.S.

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The conference, to be held June 8-11 at the Hilton Minneapolis, will focus on
"Building a Future Worthy of Our Past. Other noted speakers
include the Rev. The mission of the center is to promote giving and volunteerism
among African Americans , foster full participation by African Americans in all
aspects of philanthropy, educate the public about the contributions of black
philanthropy, strengthen people and institutions engaged in black
philanthropy, and research the benefits of black philanthropy to all
Americans.

Events Really Heat Up In February, Giving Tourists Another Reason to Stay
Overnight

PHILADELPHIA, Philadelphia celebrates African
American history 365 days a year, but things really heat up in February when
the region's museums, arts and cultural organizations and historic sites pull
out all the stops for Black History Month.

The Tuskegee Airmen were the first African Americans to be
trained as WWII military pilots in the U." The Tuskegee Airmen visiting Nestle include Thomas
Austin, Senior Staff Sergeant , Roy S.

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Thomas Phillips (Des Moines, Iowa)

- Outstanding Achievement in Philanthropy by an Individual
Dikembe Mutombo (Atlanta, Ga. "I hope that my participation and that of Wachovia
can help broaden the reach of the NCFBP's important message and take
charitable giving in the African-American community to even greater heights.

When: Wednesday, February 16

What: "Celebrating Living Legends of Black History" with the
Tuskegee Airmen
-- 11 am interview opportunity with the Tuskegee Airmen
-- 11:50 am - 1 pm: featured speakers and the Cleveland
School of Arts Choir

Join us as we celebrate Black History Month at Nestle
Prepared Foods Company with a special program on
Wednesday, February 16.

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"Black Philanthropy is a key piece to alleviating
these concerns to create a stronger community for all.
Carson, president and CEO of the Minneapolis Foundation. The performance weaves together
puppets, music and dance. For more information about travel to
Philadelphia, visit http://www.
Travis, Senior Sergeant.

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More information is available through http://www.

Philadelphia in February Features Opera Star Denyce Graves + 30th Anniversary of the African American Museum

For a comprehensive
listing of Black History Month events, hotel packages and to book
accommodations, visit the newly redesigned http://www. 208 DeKalb Street, Norristown ,
(610) 630-4259, http://www. Hosted by the Nestle Black
Employee Association , the program will feature four
"original" Tuskegee Airmen and the Cleveland School of
Arts Choir.

Where: Nestle Prepared Foods Company
30003 Bainbridge Road
Solon, Ohio 44139

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Y. Its four core businesses, the General Bank, Capital
Management, Wealth Management, and the Corporate and Investment Bank, serve 13
million household and business relationships primarily through 3,277 offices
in 15 states and Washington, D.
February 10-26. Broad + Locust Streets, (215) 893-3600,
http://www. 100 W. The Museum's Faith and Freedom kicks
off on February 19 with a re-enactment of the famous "Thanksgiving
Sermon" by Absalom Jones at the African Episcopal Church of St. In an effort to bring national
attention to the contributions of black Americans, Woodson organized
the first annual Negro History Week in 1926.

The Nestle Black Employee Association is dedicated to the
growth and development of Nestle's human resource base and
to strengthening Nestle 's ability to attain its long-term
objective to be the Very Best Food Company in the United
States.

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Online banking and brokerage
products and services also are available through http://www.com.

African Americans have a rich history, unlike that of any other American ethnic group .

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The awards and winners
include:

- Lifetime Achievement in Philanthropy
Dr .Y.3 billion and stockholders' equity of $46.C. Lectures and book
readings by Haki Madhubuti (February 10), Carl Westmoreland (February
16) and Dr.aampmuseum.

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A highlight of the conference will be the presentation of the 2005
Philanthropy Award Winners by the National Center . Each weekend rangers will also
lead Slavery and the Underground Railroad, a walking tour of key sites. Thomas.org

The Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) builds the
region's economy and image through destination marketing to increase the
number of visitors , the number of nights they stay and the number of things
they do in the five-county region.

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