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AFRICAN WOMEN ECONOMIC CONSORTIUM Proudly presents Its 2nd Annual Inspirational Event: “Against All Odds!”

	AWEC/ALLIANCE will recognize individuals who, “Against All Odds”, have unselfishly given of themselves to help and inspire others

With “Against All Odds” as its theme, the African Women Economic Consortium is bringing together dignitaries from different fields; education, medicine, community activists, politics, distinguished members of the clergy, written media, entertainment and science on Saturday October11, 2008. These local, national and international dignitaries are some of the finest in their fields. In a world that glorifies persons who gain notoriety for engaging in trivial pursuits, AWEC is honoring those who have gone beyond their humanness and have entered the unlimited realm of the spirit, achieved outstanding milestones and overcome obstacles. They motivate and inspire others to lose fear of opposition and limitation to achieve. These are our heroes. These are people who have pursued their dreams.According to the Founder and CEO of the organization, Dr. Uwa Onyioha Irving-Osimiri, our theme “The Power of Hope”, reflects that with determination and resolve, challenges become tools for empowerment. We expect the attendance of community leaders and dignitaries, university students and other community members to come and share this experience with us”

There shall be several speakers at the event. The Keynote Speaker is the Honorable Jean Augustine, former Minister of State & Member of the Canadian Parliament (MP). She will share her remarkable journey to becoming the first Black woman elected to the Parliament of Canada. Additional distinguished recipients of the” Against all Odds Awards” are as follows: Honorable Governor Jennifer Granholm, Honorable Mayor Brenda Lawrence, Mayor of Southfield; Alexa Ward, President- Women’s Federation for World Peace USA; Brenda Diana Bryant, Assistant Dean of Professional Studies at MaryGrove College; Dr. Eula Bradley, Senior Pastor-Jericho Missionary Baptist Church; Joe Byers, Vice President- Human Relief Organization; Karen Sheffield- St Johns Open Arms; Chief Charles Mitchell, Director, Department of Public Safety for the City Of Detroit, William Morrow, Coordinator of Special Programs for the State of Michigan Department of Corrections, Deerfield facility; Pastor Miguel Chacon; Selina Johnson, Founder and CEO of Hollywood Golf Institute; Gail Perry Mason, First Vice President of Oppenheimer; Veronica Obianwu, President Igbo Women Association Michigan; Sharon Pope, president Pope Properties, Chicago; Pam Eaton-Champion, Founder and CEO of Pam’s Pre School and Pam’s Academy of Champions in Lansing.

In attendance will be the 2007 Awards and Academic Scholarship Recipients.Entertainment will be the Village of Hope Choir from Pam’s Academy of Champions, Lansing Michigan, In the Tradition Orchestra, Eberhart Community Choir, Jill Byers, a Violinist with the New York Symphony Orchestra.

The event will take place on Saturday October 11, 2008 at The Embassy Suites- Troy, 850 Tower Drive, Troy Michigan 48098 from 11:00P.M to 3:00 P.M.

The mission of AWEC/ALLIANCE, a Michigan 501C3 non-profit and IRS recognized charity organization, is to collaborate with different global organizations, to promote international work which uplifts women and children. Over the years, the African Women Economic Consortium has been an advocate for orphan care. As a delegate of the United Nations World Council of Religions for Peace, Dr. Uwa Osimiri attended the Africa’s Most Senior Religious Leadership Conference on HIVAIDS and orphans held in Nairobi Kenya in June 2002. The plight of orphans in Africa was seen as one of the greatest catastrophes facing the continent. Since that trip, Dr. Osimiri has canvassed the world promoting the need for orphan care support.

The Village of Hope is a direct result of AWEC/ALLIANCE concern for orphans. This Project is heralded as the pilot program for changing the way orphan children are cared for. The concept provides stable families for children and specialized education which will teach them how to help care for their communities. The project will also provide parents the opportunity to upgrade their living standards while helping to support orphan children.

This awards event promises to be an enlightening and life changing experience. For further information, please call 248-872-9047.

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