Operation Homecoming- Tuskegee Fly In May 28-30, 2010

May 27, 2010 to May 30, 2010
Location: Kellogg Conference Center
Latest Activity: Jan 20, 2020

Hotep all.Reps From several organizations, including at least one group representing Practical Nationlists, will be at the Tuskegee Fly-in This year. This combination of a celebratory event/working conference is of strategic economic importance to Black folk in Tuskegee Alabama and those African/Black folk who will cooperatively work with them. In addition, those who participate have the chance to demonstrate the "Practical" in Practical Nationalism". See the info below.Respect,Samuel Burnham Chair: NBLC Science & Technology Task Force, Member: Ghana Nkwanta Project, posting on behalf of Sam Jones (President, NAI)------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Operation Homecoming- Tuskegee Fly In May 28-30, 2010Event Cost: FreeLocation: Tuskegee, AlabamaDescription: The Negro Airmen International (NAI), the nation’s oldest African-American pilot’s organization and direct descendent of the legendary Tuskegee Airmen, will hold its annual "Fly-In" May 28th thru May 30th 2010. The Fly-In is open to the public and features, historic aircraft, military fly-bys, aerobatics, exhibits, vendors, food and fun. Attendees will include both business persons, activists, and alumni of Tuskegee University.Theme: "Supporting Black Businesses in the Black belt"From the NAI Website:The Negro Airmen International (NAI), the nation’s oldest African-American pilot’s organization and direct descendent of the legendary Tuskegee Airmen, will hold its annual "Fly-In" May 28th thru May 30th 2010, and its theme "Supporting Black Businesses in the Black belt". This year’s event will mark the forty-third year the group has gathered in celebration of the legacy of African American Aviators. Sam L. Jones, of Savannah, Georgia, and President of NAI, shared the significance of this year’s Fly-In. " Although, everyone is experiencing difficult economic conditions, this event which has gone on for forty-three years will continue. This year, as in previous years, Black pilots will fly in with their planes and engage the pubic, especially the young people. The Biofuels Racing Alliance (BFRA) will be there along with the Atlanta Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce, Greater Columbus Minority Chamber of Commerce, the Corvette Club out of Atlanta, motorcycle groups, farmers, Black Pilots, and many other local partners. It is going to be fantastic event, and everyone is invited.Call the Kellogg Conference Center for Room Information: 1-800-949-6161An economic summit will be a huge component of the Fly-In:Friday’s Session will be entitled " The Black Belt Business Summit- The Economic Rebirth of the City of Tuskegee"Summit duration: 12:00-5:00pmFormat12:00-1:30pm Luncheon with Keynote Speaker (TBA) est. attendance 100-1502:00-4:00pm Black Belt Business Panel (Facilitated by Michael T. Hill)4:15pm-5:00pm Wrap Up SessionParticipantsSouthern Economic AllianceCity of TuskegeeTuskegee Chamber of CommerceTuskegee UniversityRegional, State, and Local Business Owners6:30pm-9:30pm- TEA & COFFEE Business MixerSponsored by the members of the Southern Economic AllianceAtlanta Metropolitan Black Chamber of CommerceGreater Columbus Minority Chamber of CommerceSummit Linkhttp://www.atlantametroblackchamber.org/EventDetails.aspxFly In Linkhttp://www.atlantametroblackchamber.org/EventDetails.aspx?EventID=101NAI Link:http://www.blackwingsinaviation.org/

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Operation Homecoming- Tuskegee Fly In May 28-30, 2010

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