Celebrities, Lecturers & Dignitaries Attend the 2008 International Detroit Black Expo, (IDBE) Buy Black Weekend II

Celebrities, Lecturers & Dignitaries Attend the 2008 International Detroit Black Expo, (IDBE) Buy Black Weekend II

Celebrating Entrepreneurship, Education & Unity within the African-American Community

DETROIT, June 18 /PRNewswire/ -- "Power in the Black Dollar" was the theme at the 2008 International Detroit Black Expo, (IDBE), Buy Black Weekend II, and with it brought a positive influence and harmony that flowed through downtown Detroit, June 6 - 8. From the educational experience to the entertainment highlights, the expo was an exciting, powerful event that included something for everyone.

Opening each day with a vivid exhibit hall that featured over 500 black-owned businesses, the crowd of an estimated 52,000 was witness to the largest African-American consumer expo in the country. On Friday, Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick gave welcome and throughout the weekend there were numerous seminars from various national dignitaries, including Dr. Dennis Kimbro, Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu and Dr. Leonard Jefferies.

Not only was there excitement during the day from the exhibits, over 100 workshops and speakers, but festivities also continued after-hours with entertainment and parties. The Black Awards Gala at the Sheraton featured dinner, live music and a surprise celebrity appearance from Ernest Thomas, "Raj" from the hit sitcom, "What's Happening." On Sunday night, the crowd gathered at the finale as John Salley headlined the party at Amnesia inside Motor City Casino with the Paul Jenkins Jr. Foundation.

With a 1.8 million dollar economic impact, Buy Black Weekend II was a huge success in providing resources, education and networking opportunities. "We are extremely excited to have hosted the 2nd Annual Buy Black Weekend," said Ken Harris, IDBE Founder & CEO. "The 2009 International Detroit Black Expo, June 5 - 7, will surely be just as impactful and substantive for all aspiring entrepreneurs and businesses looking to compete in the global economy."

Please contact the IDBE office at (313) 309-3215 or www.DetroitBlackExpo.com for more details, to obtain vendor, sponsorship and/or media information.

The International Detroit Black Expo, Inc (IDBE), is a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt not-for-profit organization, whose mission is to cultivate prosperity among African-American businesses and organizations through cultural, entrepreneurial, social, educational and business opportunities that will further enhance the quality of life for the City of Detroit and surrounding communities, while bridging those who choose access to the global marketplace.

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CONTACT: Tabatha Manuel of International Detroit Black Expo, Inc,
+1-313-283-5010, Tabatha@ManuelPR.com

Web site: http://www.detroitblackexpo.com/
http://www.buyblackweekend.com/

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