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PICTURE THIS: Representation of Black People in Product Promotion. 

Effective Product Promotion Discussion Workshops

AMBH has invited four well-known entrepreneurs and journalists who are
successful in their field of work to talk about their achievements and
challenges. You are invited to join them at all four workshops. To
ensure a
place book by e-mailing  [log in to unmask] 
The workshops are free of charge to all who book before the 13th May
2002; a
nominal charge of £2 per adult and £1 per child will be in operation
after
that date. There are limited spaces at AMBH's gallery so book now to
secure
your place.

Dounne Alexander - One of Britain's most inspiring Businesswomen.
Wednesday 29th May 6pm -8pm
Dounne set the nation ablaze in 1987 when she placed 'Gramma's Herbal
Pepper
Sauces' on the shelves in Harrods and other department stores. She then,
personally, negotiated her products into the top seven supermarkets,
Northern Ireland and to customers via Mail Order. Fifteen years on, she
is
now set to get the nation brewing her special 'Zara's Herbal Tea'.  To
find
out more about her current marketing campaign and to sample her sauces
contact us online.

George Ruddock - Editor of The Gleaner
Wednesday 12th June 2002 12pm  - 2pm
George will be reminiscing about The Gleaner's history in the UK as well
as
discussing how the paper is marketed and the challenges it faces as one
of
the oldest black led newspapers in England. This workshops is
particularly
interesting for all who not only plan to work in the sector but also
businesses and individuals who wish to use the press as a means of
promoting
their products.

Rodney Hinds - Sports Journalist, The Voice newspaper
Tuesday 18th June 2002 6pm - 8pm
Rodney, a member of the Football Writers Association, the British
Athletics
Writers Association, Sports spokesman on BBC Breakfast News and LWT's
Soccer
Sunday and author of Black Pearls of Soccer will be discussing his work
as
Sports Editor for The Voice, his achievements, how he promotes his work
as
well as giving a motivational talk to all who are thinking of taking up
journalism or any sports related job.

Jahson Peat - Zionly Ltd
Wednesday 3rd July 2002, 6pm - 8pm
Jahson will be talking about African centred business survival strategy
and
community economic growth. He manages his own bookshop based in the
Granville Arcade in Brixton and he has currently opened two other
supporting
businesses, one a vegan restaurant. This is an attractive workshop for
all
grass roots businesses and individuals who plan to adopt an African
centred
strategy to their marketing plans. 


To book your place to these free workshops e-mail
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before 13th May 2002. Those who book after 13th of May will be charged a
nominal fee of £2 per person and £1 per child. 

 The Workshops venue is The Archives and Museum of Black Heritage, 378
Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, SW9 8LF. Telephone 020 7326 4154 or 0207926
1060