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BLACK PARENT CONNECT MEMBERSHIP RULES AND REQUIREMENTS
1. You are a parent, grandparent, caretaker or supporter of a child of color.
2. You submit your contact information to join. (NO FEE)
3. You agree to give us feedback by email on the Black Parent Connect Shops you support and visit and
thoughts of the overall format.
4. You agree to tell all of your friends, family co-workers, neighbors, and people you meet about Black Parent
Connect!
5. You agree to respect the opinions, thoughts, and efforts of parents that are not in 100% agreement with
yours. As black parents, it is important that we continue to challenge one another to do our best without
being disrespectful. We want this virtual format to remain positive and informative. Someone once asked
me "When do the members get together and meet?". I replied, "We don't meet, WE JUST DO!"
BLACK PARENT CONNECT BENEFITS
1. You will have an INTERNATIONAL connection with primarily black parents and other parents who are
raisiing
children of color.
2. You will receive EXCLUSIVE discounts and special offers with over 40 selected businesses that have
created or represent companies with items that will encourage children of color to feel proud and positive
about their heritage. It is important to note that most of these companies are owned and operated by
Black Families which is something to be proud of in itself.
3. You will receive a monthly email with not only EXCLUSIVE discounts and offers, but the opportunity to win
GREAT prizes from our Black Parent Connect Shops. Each monthly prize will be valued at $50 or more.
4. You will also receive special tips, news and other parenting information when visiting our website.
5. To become an official Black Parent Connect Member you just simply willingly join here!.
BLACK PARENT CONNECT POTENTIAL ASSOCIATES
If you are a business owners who promotes products or services to be sold that compliment our mission and
you want more information about becoming a BP Connect Associate please join our email club and contact
us at 1-888-HBCU-kid x704.
BLACK PARENT CONNECT CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP AND PROJECT HISTORY
On April 21, 2007, two privately held African American Family Owned Corporations, HBCU Kidz, Inc. and NMP
Information Services, Inc. (K.E.N.N.Y.) co-founded Black Parent Connect (www.BlackParentConnect.com) as a
test pilot to evaluate the important needs of internet black business owners and black consumers who seek to
uplift and provide positive services and products for children of color. The pilot study ended on March 1, 2008.
After evaluating the results and determining the sense of urgency for implementation, the founders identified
a need to quickly expand their impact in range and scope to meet the various problems, challenges and
concerns identified through the pilot study. On March 1, 2008, the two corporations decided to focus and
concentrate on their two most passionate respective interests also identified as key concerns from the study.
NMP Information Services spun off to drive our SAVE OUR BLACK BABIES initiatives, and HBCU kidz spun off
to drive our SAVE OUR BLACK FAMILY ECONOMICS initiatives.
Each corporation co-sponsors and supports respectively these two very important web based activities. The
founding leadership team strongly believes that there are MANY other parents with children of color across
our country that want to connect, support one another, share with one another, and simply become stronger
as we link together.
We welcome collective partnerships and strategic alliances with all like-minded groups and individuals.
If you have any questions, comments, ideas or concerns please contact us!
All people of all races who love and support children of color are
WELCOME!
1. You are a parent, grandparent, caretaker or supporter of a child of color.
2. You submit your contact information to join. (NO FEE)
3. You agree to give us feedback by email on the Black Parent Connect Shops you support and visit and
thoughts of the overall format.
4. You agree to tell all of your friends, family co-workers, neighbors, and people you meet about Black Parent
Connect!
5. You agree to respect the opinions, thoughts, and efforts of parents that are not in 100% agreement with
yours. As black parents, it is important that we continue to challenge one another to do our best without
being disrespectful. We want this virtual format to remain positive and informative. Someone once asked
me "When do the members get together and meet?". I replied, "We don't meet, WE JUST DO!"
BLACK PARENT CONNECT BENEFITS
1. You will have an INTERNATIONAL connection with primarily black parents and other parents who are
raisiing
children of color.
2. You will receive EXCLUSIVE discounts and special offers with over 40 selected businesses that have
created or represent companies with items that will encourage children of color to feel proud and positive
about their heritage. It is important to note that most of these companies are owned and operated by
Black Families which is something to be proud of in itself.
3. You will receive a monthly email with not only EXCLUSIVE discounts and offers, but the opportunity to win
GREAT prizes from our Black Parent Connect Shops. Each monthly prize will be valued at $50 or more.
4. You will also receive special tips, news and other parenting information when visiting our website.
5. To become an official Black Parent Connect Member you just simply willingly join here!.
BLACK PARENT CONNECT POTENTIAL ASSOCIATES
If you are a business owners who promotes products or services to be sold that compliment our mission and
you want more information about becoming a BP Connect Associate please join our email club and contact
us at 1-888-HBCU-kid x704.
BLACK PARENT CONNECT CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP AND PROJECT HISTORY
On April 21, 2007, two privately held African American Family Owned Corporations, HBCU Kidz, Inc. and NMP
Information Services, Inc. (K.E.N.N.Y.) co-founded Black Parent Connect (www.BlackParentConnect.com) as a
test pilot to evaluate the important needs of internet black business owners and black consumers who seek to
uplift and provide positive services and products for children of color. The pilot study ended on March 1, 2008.
After evaluating the results and determining the sense of urgency for implementation, the founders identified
a need to quickly expand their impact in range and scope to meet the various problems, challenges and
concerns identified through the pilot study. On March 1, 2008, the two corporations decided to focus and
concentrate on their two most passionate respective interests also identified as key concerns from the study.
NMP Information Services spun off to drive our SAVE OUR BLACK BABIES initiatives, and HBCU kidz spun off
to drive our SAVE OUR BLACK FAMILY ECONOMICS initiatives.
Each corporation co-sponsors and supports respectively these two very important web based activities. The
founding leadership team strongly believes that there are MANY other parents with children of color across
our country that want to connect, support one another, share with one another, and simply become stronger
as we link together.
We welcome collective partnerships and strategic alliances with all like-minded groups and individuals.
If you have any questions, comments, ideas or concerns please contact us!
All people of all races who love and support children of color are
WELCOME!
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PROBLEM:
In 2008, many concerned parents find that the current media images
and publicly reported statistics do not represent the children that
are being raised by loving families.
The currently available selection of products and services in the
marketplace do not adequately reflect the thought and diversity of spirit that
many black families are seeking to correctly raise children of color.
Gift shoppers searching for unique items for children on the internet and
driving to attend local vendor events find that it can be time consuming and
frustrating. Correct images and messages are hard to find.
MISSION:
BP Connect promotes and markets high quality online goods and services
to adults raising children of color and assists business owners by targeting
niche consumers to support their efforts in generating additional revenue.
VISION:
BP Connect creates a viable niche marketplace that will become the envy of
industry experts.
Our specific goal is to connect 2 million like minded parents who purchase
online with over 100 high quality businesses that are committed to
products/services/programs that uplift and support our children of color in
the world. BP Connect is the marketplace of choice for family's seeking the
finest in high quality options.
GOAL:
Black Parent Connect’s goal is to increase the number of visitors to each
participant’s websites, to provide Value and Shopping Convenience to our
respected Black Parent Connect members, and to produce additional
income for ALL participating businesses.
MOTTO:
"We grow stronger as we link"
LOGO:
A green burst of radiating light. The green color represents collective
economic growth and prosperity. It also symbolizes the knowledge and
wisdom consistently generated and circulated throughout the internet
community. The light grows stronger by connecting positive business
ownership with products and services that meet the diverse needs of an
important consumer group, the black family. The BP is the acronym for
Black Parent and is recognizable by those in the know. It is an emblem
reminding us of the importance of growing Black Family Economic
Prosperity in our material investments in our children. Look for the brand.
COLORS:
Red, Black and Green.
Red, black, and green red is for the "color of the blood which we
must shed for our redemption and liberty", black for "the color of
the noble and distinguished race to which we belong," and green
for "the luxuriant vegetation of our Motherland.
In 2008, many concerned parents find that the current media images
and publicly reported statistics do not represent the children that
are being raised by loving families.
The currently available selection of products and services in the
marketplace do not adequately reflect the thought and diversity of spirit that
many black families are seeking to correctly raise children of color.
Gift shoppers searching for unique items for children on the internet and
driving to attend local vendor events find that it can be time consuming and
frustrating. Correct images and messages are hard to find.
MISSION:
BP Connect promotes and markets high quality online goods and services
to adults raising children of color and assists business owners by targeting
niche consumers to support their efforts in generating additional revenue.
VISION:
BP Connect creates a viable niche marketplace that will become the envy of
industry experts.
Our specific goal is to connect 2 million like minded parents who purchase
online with over 100 high quality businesses that are committed to
products/services/programs that uplift and support our children of color in
the world. BP Connect is the marketplace of choice for family's seeking the
finest in high quality options.
GOAL:
Black Parent Connect’s goal is to increase the number of visitors to each
participant’s websites, to provide Value and Shopping Convenience to our
respected Black Parent Connect members, and to produce additional
income for ALL participating businesses.
MOTTO:
"We grow stronger as we link"
LOGO:
A green burst of radiating light. The green color represents collective
economic growth and prosperity. It also symbolizes the knowledge and
wisdom consistently generated and circulated throughout the internet
community. The light grows stronger by connecting positive business
ownership with products and services that meet the diverse needs of an
important consumer group, the black family. The BP is the acronym for
Black Parent and is recognizable by those in the know. It is an emblem
reminding us of the importance of growing Black Family Economic
Prosperity in our material investments in our children. Look for the brand.
COLORS:
Red, Black and Green.
Red, black, and green red is for the "color of the blood which we
must shed for our redemption and liberty", black for "the color of
the noble and distinguished race to which we belong," and green
for "the luxuriant vegetation of our Motherland.
Red is a very strong color. It is a noticeable color that is often used on caution and warning signs. It is often
associated with stop or "beware". Red is a good color to use for accents that need to take notice over other
colors. Red is often used in flags for nations, as it is a symbol of pride and strength.
Black is also a very powerful color that also portrays one of class elegance and wealth. Black combined with
other colors can have a very strong statement. Black is a color that can fit into almost every design to add
contrast, type and make the other colors stand out more.
Green is the color of nature and health. It represents growth, nature, money, fertility and safety. Green is a
relaxing color that is easy on the eye and has a healing power to it. It is often used to represent anything having to
do with health.
Adapted from The Theory of Color PT II, by Josh Hughes
http://toucanwebhosting.com/color2.aspx
associated with stop or "beware". Red is a good color to use for accents that need to take notice over other
colors. Red is often used in flags for nations, as it is a symbol of pride and strength.
Black is also a very powerful color that also portrays one of class elegance and wealth. Black combined with
other colors can have a very strong statement. Black is a color that can fit into almost every design to add
contrast, type and make the other colors stand out more.
Green is the color of nature and health. It represents growth, nature, money, fertility and safety. Green is a
relaxing color that is easy on the eye and has a healing power to it. It is often used to represent anything having to
do with health.
Adapted from The Theory of Color PT II, by Josh Hughes
http://toucanwebhosting.com/color2.aspx
