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Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Iota Chi Chapter & Eta Phi Chapter Present: Omega Teen Idol
Saturday March 15, 2008
5pm-8pm Greater
Boston YMCA/ Bates Hall
316 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA
Admission $10 Adults $ 5 Children
Auditions from 12-5pm Bates Hall Feb. 23, 2008
$25 Audition cost/Cash payment
Call 617-212-1850 to book your audition slot!
5 Minute time limit for audition. No [...]

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1. Spend as little time as possible on research
People seeking grants often spend too much time and effort on research. Your success in getting grants depends on making the most effective use of your time. Reduce the amount of time you spend on research and increase the amount of time you spend contacting funding organizations.
Don’t [...]

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This is part three of a four part series on how to successfully obtain free grants. There are nine basic components in a solid proposal package:
1. Proposal Summary
2. Introduction of the Organization
3. Project Statement or Needs Assessment
4. Project Objectives
5. Project Methods or Design
6. Project Evaluation
7. Future Funding
8. Project Budget
9. Appendices
Put yourself in the reviewer’s shoes
When [...]

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HBNN, Marie Belle Styling and TSM are proud to bring you a special night of spoken word, live music and great fashion. In honor of Black History Month we bring you…
Black Love
Sunday February 17, 2008
Tamboo Lounge
252 Main St, Brockton
Doors open @ 7pm and the event will last until 2AM. Come early to enjoy [...]

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The Massachusetts Black Legislative Caucus Celebrates Black History Month Tuesday February 12, 2008 from 1pm-3pm at The State House Nurses’ Hall. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Carol R. Johnson, Superintendent of Boston Public Schools . For more information contact the MBLC office at 617 722-2688.

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This is part two of a four part series on how to successfully obtain free grants.
How to Write a Grant Proposal
Before starting to write your proposal, be sure you understand these basic principals of grant writing: Read the Request for Proposals (RFP) carefully! You may neglect to do something important that might immediately disqualify you.
1. [...]

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Ladies, join the Young Black Women’s Society Inc. for an evening of soul searching and discovering the keys to unlocking love in a candid discussion for women only. Featuring, relationship expert and psychologist, Dr. Lynda Morris Parham, as she shares her insight on women of color finding and keeping a good man, plus [...]

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This is part one of a four part series on how to successfully obtain free grants.
What is a Grant
Grants are sums of money awarded to finance a particular activity or facility. Generally, these grant awards do not need to be paid back. Federal agencies and other organizations sponsor grant programs for various reasons. Before [...]

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