Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History Receives $250,000 Gift from PricewaterhouseCoopers.DETROIT -- The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History is located in the Cultural Center of the U.S. city of Detroit, Michigan. Founded in 1965, it holds the world's largest permanent exhibit on African American culture. announced today that PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP LLP - Lower Layer Protocol (PwC) has made a $250,000 commitment to underwrite To insure; to sell an issue of stocks and bonds or to guarantee the purchase of unsold stocks and bonds after a public issue. The word underwrite has two meanings. a portion of the new core exhibit under construction at the Museum and one special event every year for the next five years. "The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History is an important and unique institution and we think it needs the support of individuals, private companies, foundations and local government," said Mark J. Mendola, Detroit managing partner of PwC. "We are pleased to do our share, and we want to invite - even challenge others who have never given to step up now." "This is an unprecedented contribution for PricewaterhouseCoopers," added Mendola. "We did it because we are committed to Detroit and diversity in our community." "We are extremely pleased by this incredible gift which can support current exhibits and future projects," said Christy S chris·ty n. Variant of christie. . Coleman, president of CHWMAAH. "We consider this a true vote of confidence by PricewaterhouseCoopers for the future of the Museum." PricewaterhouseCoopers, the largest accounting firm in the world, (www.pwc.com) provides industry-focused assurance, tax and advisory services advisory services advisory services provided to the public, in their capacity as owners and managers of animals, are an important part of veterinary science. They may be provided by government bureaux, by commercial companies who deal in pharmaceuticals or animals or animal for public and private clients. The PwC Michigan/Northwest Ohio practice employs a combined staff of more than 650 professionals, including 50 partners. Founded in 1965, The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History exists to serve metropolitan Detroit and national communities by providing exceptional exhibitions and programs based on outstanding collections and research that explore the diversity of African American history African American history is the portion of American history that specifically discusses the African American or Black American ethnic group in the United States. Most African Americans are the descendants of African slaves held in the United States from 1619 to 1865. and culture. The Museum is located at 315 East Warren Avenue in Detroit's Cultural Center and is open to the public Wednesdays through Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., and Sundays 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Museum members and children under five are admitted free. Visit the museum on the web at www.maah-detroit.org. For Media Only: For more information or to set-up interviews, call Margo margo /mar·go/ (mahr´go) pl. mar´gines margin. margo pl. margines [L.] border; margin. See also margin. E. Williams & Associates, Inc. at (313) 961-6622. For PwC interviews, call Craig Minbiole, PwC at (313) 394-6662. |
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