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Matthew Okebiyi Receives Congressional Award at “Standing On Our Father’s Shoulders” Gala Event

Matthew Okebiyi, Founder and Executive Director of the African American Planning Commission, recently received a US Congressional Award bestowed upon him by retiring U.S. Congressman Edolphus “Ed” Towns at the 2012 Awards Gala hosted by the Men’s Caucus for Congressman Edolphus Towns on June 18th, 2012, at Fleur De Lis.

The Congressional Award is an award established by the United States Congress to recognize initiative, service and achievement in individuals. It is non-partisan.

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