ADVISORY/Honoring Oprah Winfrey, Stedman Graham, State Farm Insurance Companies, John H. Bryan, Jr. at the National Urban League's Annual EOD Awards Dinner.

Assignment Desks/News Editors/Entertainment Editors

ADVISORY...for Tuesday (November 12)

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 4, 2002

WHO: Hugh B. Price, President, National Urban League and
     Robert J. Brown, Chairman and CEO, B&C Associates, Inc.

WHAT: Are hosting the National Urban League's 46th Annual Equal
      Opportunity Day (EOD) Awards Dinner, an event that honors
      individuals and corporations who perpetuate the principle of
      equal opportunity and exhibit leadership qualities that result
      in notable contributions to the cause of equal rights.

      Proceeds from the dinner benefit the League's education,
      technology, economic self-sufficiency and racial inclusion
      initiatives.  Robert J. Brown, Chairman and CEO, B&C Associates,
      Inc. is the National Dinner Chairman.

      The evening's honorees are Oprah Winfrey and Stedman Graham,
      State Farm Insurance Companies and John H. Bryan, Jr., former
      Chairman, Sara Lee Corporation.  S. Epatha Merkerson of NBC's
      critically acclaimed series Law & Order will emcee.

      In addition, the League will induct the following companies into
      its Million Dollar Hall of Fame for their financial support of
      the League's initiatives in the areas of education, technology,
      economic self-sufficiency and racial inclusion: MBNA, Marriott
      International, Inc.; State Farm Insurance Companies;
      Blockbuster, Inc.; The Center for Disease Control; Prudential
      Financial and YUCAIPA Companies.

      The EOD Award is the Urban League's highest and most prestigious
      honor. The Urban League is the nation's oldest and largest
      community-based movement empowering African Americans to enter
      the economic and social mainstream.

WHEN: Tuesday, November 12, 2002
      Reception at 6:30 PM, followed by dinner and program at 7:30 PM.

WHERE: Pier 60, Chelsea Piers, West 23rd Street and Hudson River,
       New York, NY

CONTACT: Press: Please call Max Smith, National Urban League,
         [phone] to RSVP, coordinate interviews or photo
         opportunities.

         Ticket/Sponsor/Ad Info: Please call Sheila Bennett, Lorelei,
         [phone] ext. 14.

Please note the dress for this occasion is Black Tie