Former Minneapolis Mayor Sharon Sayles Belton Meets Mr. Bob Samuels!

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Today a historic meeting took place in downtown Minneapolis.

The first Black Mayor of Minneapolis met the first Black Vice President of a major bank in the United States.

Former Mayor Sharon Sayles-Belton was greeted and welcomed by the UFSC founding chairman and the National Prostate Cancer Awareness Coalition founding chairman Mr. Bob Samuels. Mayor Sayles-Belton was at the Hyatt hotel to participate in the UFSC “Salute to Minneapolis Living Legends!” which also included David Anderson, the founder of Famous Dave’s of America, the legendary BBQ franchise; Hussein M. Samatar, Executive Director of the African Development Center and others.

This event also marks the Urban Financial Services Coalition’s chance to recognize Mr. Frank Sims by honoring him with the “Lifetime Achievement Award”. Mr. Sims is the former corporate vice president of Transportation for Cargill, Inc.

Opening remarks came from Mistress of Ceremonies Michelle Rooks, UFSC 2008 Conference Chair.

Mr. Samuels will be at the Minneapolis Urban League on Friday, June 20, 2008 for the “1^st Annual Minneapolis Urban League Prostate Cancer Awareness and Education Day”, featuring a short lecture with information about Prostate Cancer from 4:30-6 p.m.

Join us in this history making event. Food and refreshments will be served.

For more information, call (612) 302-3100.

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