"Bruce Gordon's dedication and commitment to the CITE organization has
been unwavering. This donation also supports Nissan's goal of
promoting education, leadership and diversity among minority youth .

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VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches
and biographies , media contacts, high quality video and images, and other
information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at
http://www.

Organizations that are affiliated with politics, law, and civil rights issues for the Asian American community.

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Verizon has a diverse work force of 212,000 in four business units: Domestic
Telecom provides customers based in 28 states with wireline and other
telecommunications services, including broadband. Information Services
operates directory publishing businesses and provides electronic commerce
services.----Nissan North
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His commitment to diversity, philanthropy and community
is deep and instinctive. The organization 's vision is to see
all Asian and Pacific Islander Americans who wish to pursue higher
education have that opportunity, regardless of their ethnicity,
national origin or financial means.

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The following statement should be attributed to
national CITE President Kevin Marshall.verizon."
This scholarship fund is the newest addition to Nissan's current
programs with organizations such as the Hispanic Scholarship Fund,
American Indian College Fund and the United Negro College Fund."

About Nissan North America, Inc.

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The following statement about Gordon's selection to lead
the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization should be attributed
to Ivan Seidenberg, Verizon chairman and CEO. International includes wireline and wireless operations and
investments, primarily in the Americas and Europe. To receive news releases by e-mail, visit the
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"Enriching people's lives is an important part of our work here at
Nissan," said Crose.

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That's the kind of leadership he brought to
Verizon, and I'm sure he'll do the same for the NAACP, one of the most
respected advocacy organizations in the country and a champion of justice for
the African-American community.

Nissan Forges New Partnership with Asian Scholarship Fund; Nissan Becomes the First Automaker to Support the Asian + Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund

, (NNA) recently donated more than $27,000 to the Asian +
Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF).

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While at Verizon, Gordon served as one of CITE's
key champions and advisers. More information on Nissan in North
America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be
found online at www.

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In addition to providing a grant to APIASF, Joy Murakami Crose,
vice president and general counsel, NNA, was selected to serve on the
APIASF National Board of Directors.

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NEW YORK, The NAACP board of directors today
announced it has selected former Verizon executive Bruce Gordon as the NAACP's
next president and CEO. We look forward to working with the NAACP
under Bruce's guidance.5 million
voice and data customers across the United States.com

About Asian + Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund

APIASF is the only national organization devoted to providing
scholarships to Asian and Pacific Islander American students and is
currently based in San Francisco. APIASF is a nonprofit, charitable
organization .

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He gets in
the trenches and makes it happen. He is committed to excellence in the community and personal
and professional development among African-Americans.
"Nissan North America's generous support represents a milestone
for the Asian + Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund," said
Robert Underwood, APIASF Chairman and a former member of congress.

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I am proud of our company's support for APIASF
and look forward to my service on the national board.

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The board's executive committee now enters into
contract negotiations with Gordon, before a final vote at the NAACP national
convention in July. Verizon Wireless owns and
operates the nation's most reliable wireless network, serving 45. For more information,
visit http://www.

"By supporting students who wish to improve their
lives through education, Nissan is doing its part to help the
communities it serves.

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This , coupled with
Bruce's business and management background, will make him a tremendous asset
to the NAACP.com/news.

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

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"For 35 years, Verizon had the good fortune of experiencing first-hand
Bruce Gordon's business savvy, dedication to excellence, incredible energy and
impeccable integrity. This scholarship
fund allows Asian and Pacific Islander American students the
opportunity to pursue higher education in automotive design and
mechanical engineering.

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(NYSE: VZ) is one of the world's leading providers of communications services. Crose is the first Japanese
American to join the national board.

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"No
other automaker has offered to support our national program and we are
delighted that Nissan North America has joined us in supporting the
scholarship needs of Asian and Pacific Islander American students.

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Verizon Statement on Selection of Bruce Gordon by NAACP Board of Directors

Bruce doesn't just talk about change.

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With more than $71 billion in annual revenues, Verizon Communications Inc.

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The Consortium of Information and Telecommunications Executives (CITE), an
African-American employee resource group at Verizon, echoed Seidenberg's
sentiments regarding Gordon.com.