A source of hope. (Letters).AFTER READING THE ARTICLE ON THE Youth Development & Research Fund ["Youth Movement" Enterprise, March 2003], I was encouraged to see the acknowledgement given to a hip-hop culture-based company, which has given hope to the children of our communities. I am the founder of a community-based organization that is in the business of making music; therefore I [share with] the Youth Development & Research Fund (YDBF) a similar vision for the future of our children. I'm from Spanish Harlem Spanish Harlem, also known as El Barrio, is a neighborhood in the East Harlem area of New York City, in the north-eastern part of the borough of Manhattan. Spanish Harlem is one of the largest predominantly Latino communities in New York City. in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. , where there are few options for those of us interested in becoming more than just workers in companies that refuse to see our potential and worth. If we are to ever own or manage our neighborhoods and communities, entreprenuerial pursuits are the only effective method! It was inspiring to read about the humble beginnings Humble Beginnings was an American pop punk band from New Jersey. While never gaining large-scale success, many of the band's members went on to mainstream success with other outfits. of YDBF and [to] see that they have grown to such a respectable size. I could feel the dedication coming from the words of Mr. [Derrick derrick: see crane. Derrick famous hangman; eponym of modern hoisting apparatus. [Br. Hist.: Espy, 170] See : Execution ] Dolphin and Mr. [Edward] DeJesus. I would love to draw from that energy, and [I] encourage them to continue to build on the very attainable goals they have set for themselves and our youth. BLACK ENTERPRISE, you are doing great work by giving companies like this a national spotlight. Please keep it coming; it is making a difference! Shaun Cruz, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Cruz One Records & Entertainment New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , New York shauncruz@cruzonerecords.com |
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