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GARDENA, Calif.

About Nissan North America, Inc.
Over 60 years, the United Negro College Fund has raised more than
$2 billion to help a total of more than 300,000 students attend
college and has distributed more funds to help minorities attend
school than any entity outside of the government.

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Ten
scholarships of $10,000 will be awarded. The application deadline is June
6, 2005. More information on Nissan North
America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be
found online at www.

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Timed to
coincide with today's launch of the Initiative for a New Economy, the
new directory reflects the diversity of the region's African-American
owned business community, with more than 30 members ranging from oil
companies to real estate developers to financial service providers.net

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The NISSAN-UNCF "SHIFT_" knowledge scholarship was created in 2004
to recognize the academic achievement and leadership qualities of
students, and to honor the rich legacy of Historically Black Colleges
and Universities (HBCUs).

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The Burroughs Group was established in 2002 by 15 founding members
as a proactive response to the shifting demographics in Massachusetts
and an increasingly critical need for promoting, educating and
advocating for black businesses to become an economic growth engine
for the African-American community.

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The program will award a total of $100,000 in scholarships to 10
Los Angeles-based high school seniors planning to attend a
Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in Fall 2005.

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In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling ,
engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing,
distribution and manufacturing .

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(NNA) and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) are
currently seeking applicants for its NISSAN-UNCF "SHIFT_" knowledge
Scholarship Program.infiniti.

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----Nissan North
America, Inc.

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Statement by World Vision President Richard E. Stearns on Statements by President Bush and Prime Minister Blair

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SEATTLE, World Vision applauds the President's
proposal that the G-8 nations relieve 100 percent of the burdensome debt of
several of Africa's poorest nations and also applauds his plan for additional
emergency funding to help ease the fear of an emerging famine in east Africa.

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"This scholarship embodies Nissan's
commitment to enriching people's lives through education.

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org." As a nation, we can bring education, clean
water, food and care to transform the future and hope of an entire generation
of children affected by poverty and injustice.

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Shelley Webster, chair of The Burroughs Group says, "We formed to
support and promote the wide variety of black owned businesses in New
England. As a business council, The
Burroughs Group membership is mutually supporting, self sustaining and
dedicated to changing the way business is done with and between
companies owned by people of color. As President Bush and I share a bond
as Christians, I urge him to consider earmarking one percent of our nation 's
wealth for the "least of these.

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So we urge majority companies
to use the directory as an aid to identify African American owned
businesses that can meet the needs of today's marketplace.
The minimum eligibility requirements for scholarship applicants
include currently being a high school senior enrolled in the Los
Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD); having a minimum 3.
"We are thrilled to partner with UNCF and open the doors of
opportunity for a deserving student," said Terri Hines, senior manager
of public affairs for NNA.

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BOSTON----The Burroughs Group, an
advocacy group for black businesses in New England, is pleased to
announce the publication of its membership directory.

Nissan Provides $100 000 in Scholarships for Local High School Seniors; Nissan seeks applicants for the Nissan-UNCF ``SHIFT_'' knowledge Scholarship Program

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About The United Negro College Fund

The United Negro College Fund is the nation's largest , oldest,
most successful and most comprehensive minority higher education
assistance organization . UNCF provides operating funds and technology
enhancement services for 38 member historically black colleges and
universities (HBCUs), scholarships and internships for students at
almost 1,000 institutions and faculty and administrative professional
training.

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The Burroughs Group members represent more than one half billion
dollars in assets, a gross revenue base of more than 140 million
dollars and provide hundreds of jobs locally and regionally.
For background on members, visit www.theburroughsgroup.

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We want to use our influence and resources to improve the
economic advancement of our communities. In addition to
completing the application form, students must submit a one-page
essay, an official high school transcript, a letter of recommendation
from a teacher and a community leader, and a letter of acceptance from
an HBCU for enrollment in Fall 2005.

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The Burroughs Group: A New Economic Paradigm for the Black Business Community

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World Vision is a Christian relief and development organization dedicated
to helping children and their communities worldwide reach their full potential
by tackling the causes of poverty.

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However, much more needs to be done.

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pursuing majors in the fields of engineering, design, marketing,
business, communications , public relations, finance or law.
Like President Bush, we also praise the commitment and leadership Prime
Minister Blair has demonstrated on these and other issues related to improving
the lives and livelihood's of millions of Africans.

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Students should see their guidance counselor for more details
about the program or apply on-line at www.

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For
more information, call Shelley Webster at (617) 904-8485 or e-mail her
at smwebster2511@comcast.