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Fulbright Grant Awarded to Julia Wilson by US State Department in Paris, France
(PARIS, FRANCE) Julia Wilson, an African American global marketing communications business owner, was awarded a Fulbright Grant to participate in multicultural business information exchange conferences in Paris and Lyon, France from March 11-17, 2010. Founded in 1946, the Fulbright Program serves as an international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and is designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and other countries. Participants are chosen based on their academic merit and leadership potential with opportunities such as teaching and/or conducting research or exchanging ideas while [...]
Wilson Global Communications Coordinates National Urban League’s First Successful Trade & Cultural Mission to China
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – After more than a decade serving as a positive news advocate for Africa, multi-culturist entrepreneur, and business and cultural liaison between the U.S. and Africa, Julia A. Wilson, CEO and founder of Wilson Global Communications USA, has broadened the sphere of WGC’s influence by coordinating the National Urban League’s highly successful Trade & Cultural Mission to China, Jan. 31, 2009 to Feb. 4, 2010. The NUL is one of the oldest civil rights organizations in America, dedicated to economic empowerment and elevating the standard of living in historically underserved urban communities. “As the NUL’s trade and cultural [...]
9/11 Unity Walk in Washington, D.C.
9/11 Unity Walk in Washington, D.C. Led by South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s Daughter and Mahatma Gandhi’s Grandson to feature Julia Wilson, Advocate for Positive Images of Africa and Host of International TV show on Africa, as Mistress of Ceremonies. Interfaith & multicultural walk down Embassy Row is expected to attract thousands and will be broadcast globally. (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s daughter, Rev. Npho Tutu, and the grandson of India’s political and spiritual leader Mahatma Gandhi, Arun Gandhi, will lead an historic 9/11 Unity Walk along Embassy Row in Washington, D.C. – from the Washington Hebrew [...]
Positive and More Balanced Images of Africa are a Must in the U.S.
In order to attract more business people and tourists from the U.S. to Africa, it is critical for more positive and balanced images of Africa to be featured in mainstream media and as a part of educational curriculum. Cross cultural exchanges are also important communication vehicles to connect Americans with today’s Africa – instead of the stereotypic Africa we have become so accustomed to hearing about…
National Urban League Conference Was a Winner in Chicago!
National Urban League CEO Marc Morial and his very efficient staff outdid themselves in Chicago when they produces their best conference ever! The thousands of attendees and honorees were exceptional and included high level educators, business people, TV stars politicians – including Vice President Joe Biden. Magic Johnson contributed valuable business information and advice to his fellow athletes, and Tyra Banks received an award. WGC also positioned its client, Ambassador Amina Salum Ali, the African Union’s First Permanent Representative, as a participant and she delivered a very important speech on Africa – preceding VP Biden. Ambassador Ali told the standing-room-only [...]