May 6, 2012

The Buffalo Soldiers of the Arizona Territory - Ladies and Gentlemen of the Regiment, Headquarters Mesa, Arizona is an "INDEPENDENT ORGANIZATION"
(The Official Arizona Centennial Legacy "Buffalo Soldiers of the Arizona Territory" in the State of Arizona, August 11, 2011.
AWARDED: PROCLAMATION "Buffalo Soldiers Day" June 19th. Years: 2009 to present).

2012 African/African-American Student Convocation Graduation, Phoenix Community College, Phoenix, AZ
"Celebrating Your College Completion Continuing Your Success"

2012 Community College Graduates Honored by the Maricopa Council on Black American Affairs

***Opening Ceremony: Posting of Colors for the Maricopa Council On Black American Affairs Graduates since Year 2009 to present.***

ARIZONA INFORMANT NEWSPAPER: "An entertaining and culturally significant event the program included Posting of Colors by the Buffalo Soldiers of the Arizona Territory - Ladies and Gentlemen of the Regiment. The group presented Dr. Karen Hardin an award, designating her as an Honor Buffalo Soldier of the Buffalo Soldiers of the Arizona Territory".
By: Floyd Galloway

**** CONGRATS... Armella Gaines, Lady of the Regiment and student of the 2012 Community College Graduates Honored by MCBAA****
Paradise Valley Community College, 2011 -2012 Certificate Recipient

The Maricopa Council on Black American Affairs (MCBAA) held their annual convocation for Black graduates of the Maricopa Community District's nine area schools. Held at Phoenix College, May 6th, over 300 Black students are set to graduate or received a certificate from one of the MCCD schools. Greetings and words of encouragement were given by MCCD Chancellor Dr. Rufus Glasper, Dr. Anna Solley, President of Phoenix College, Dr. William Crawford, President of the Western Regional Council on Black American Affairs and Vice President at Chandler Gilbert Community College; and MCBAA President Dr. Karen Hardin. Keynote Address: Mr. Ernie Adair, President of ADCORP. Significance of the Gift - History of the Kente Cloth: Dr. Camilla Westernberg, English Faculty, PC.

Web sites: http://www.buffalosoldiersaztrty.smugmug.com http://www.arizonabuffalosoldiersaztrty.com http://www.mesabuffalosoldiersaztrty.net

POC: Cmdr Fred Marable and Michelle London-Marable, Executive Director and Founders
Address: P.O. 20883, Mesa, Arizona 85277-0883
Cell: 480-415-5439 E-mail: mlondon3@cox.net

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