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Greetings,

Your support for "traded to trading: Portraits of Wall Street in the
Black," would be invaluable. As many of you know, Thursday, April 29,
2004, we are having a fundraiser. We are asking for a $100 per person.
However, we don't want that donation level to inhibit your attendance.
Thus we are accepting the minimum donation of $25 per person. RSVP at
212-465-7230 or rmga@optonline.net by Thursday, April 29, 2004 at 12 AM
the latest. And please forward this email to others you feel would
like to make a monetary contribution to attend the fundraiser.

Film and Fundraiser Details:

Kindred Spirits and Film Video Arts, Inc. Announce the unveiling of a
portion of a historic and monumental documentary film entitled "traded
to trading: Portraits of Wall Street in the Black"by Robyn M. Greene-
Arrington and Drunia M. Duvivier

An Inside Look at the Evolution of Blacks on Wall Street

New York City – The unveiling of the trailer for the documentary film
"traded to trading: Portraits of Wall Street in the Black" is scheduled
for Thursday, April 29, 2004 at 6:30 pm, at Tribute, 26 Broadway.
The New York event, which is also supported by strategic partners
including, Film, Video Arts; the National Association of Securities
Professionals (NASP-NY Chapter); the Museum of American Financial
History; the National Black MBA Association; and KIP Business Report,
brings a rare look at African-American experiences on Wall Street that
is vital to our rich, robust and diverse American legacy.

One of the first commodities regularly traded on Wall Street was
slaves—even before the establishment of the American financial markets
in the 1790’s. From then on, African-Americans have continued to
influence the United States economy, first as “property,” then as keen
investors, critical laborers, and major consumers, and now as renowned
players in the securities industry.

"traded to trading: Portraits of Wall Street in the Black," is a
one-hour documentary that takes an up-close and personal look at the
experiences of a variety of seasoned and up and coming Wall Streeters,
exploring the challenges these individuals faced, and currently face,
as people of color navigating an industry that, until the 1960’s, was
almost exclusively made up of white, male professionals.

Cynthia Franklin of the Kip Business Report will serve as the Mistress
of Ceremonies for the evening. Additionally, outstanding individuals
and organizations will be honored for their contributions to increasing
the participation of persons of color on Wall Street. The Robert Toigo
Foundation will receive the Award for “Outstanding Contributions on
Wall Street.” This event is designed as both a celebration of this
monumental film and a means to raise funds to complete the film.

In support of helping to empower young people with new role models
and alternative career options, traded to trading includes revealing
interviews with a star-studded cast of professionals who have built
remarkable careers for themselves on the Street. Some of the
individuals that have already been filmed or who are confirmed for
interviews are: The Honorable William C. Thompson, Jr., New York City
Comptroller, Melvin Van Peebles, First black trader on the American
Stock Exchange; Milton M. Irvin, President, Imbot and 1st black
Managing Director at Salomon Brothers, Ernesta Procope, President &
CEO, E.G. Bowman Co., Inc.; Joseph L. Searles III, 1st black floor
member and floor broker on the New York Stock Exchange; Ernest G.
Green, Managing Director, Public Finance at Lehman Brothers and one of
the “Little Rock Nine” that integrated Central High School in Arkansas;
Christopher Williams and Janice Savin Williams, founders of the
Williams Capital Group and William Capital Management; Bernard B. Beal,
Founder & CEO, M. R. Beal & Company, Fourth largest black-owned
investment firm in the US; Patricia Winans, Chairwoman and CEO of Magna
Securities Corp; Harold E. Doley, Jr., CEO, Doley Securities, Inc.
and Dr. Eugene Flood, President & CEO of Smith Breeden Associates and
Guest co-host of Squawk Box on CNBC.

We are also honored to have in attendance, several notable participants
appearing in the film and others supporting this project including
Senator Carl Andrews, Tony Perkins of Good Morning America, and
Advisory Board member Sam Pollard. Mr. Pollard has been a filmmaker
for over 25 years, and has produced the acclaimed PBS series Eyes on
the Prize and Academy Award-nominated 4 Little Girls before becoming
Spike Lee's editor on such narrative features such as Mo' Better Blues,
Jungle Fever, Clockers, and Girl 6.

Congressman Charles B. Rangel wrote “I applaud your efforts to bring to
the forefront the contributions made by African Americans in this
area. My very best wishes for your success in this venture.” Author
Gregory S. Bell who wrote “In the Black: A History of African Americans
on Wall Street,” expressed “The trailer is wonderful. I am sure that
it is an indication of the great things to come in the full length
film. This is an important work because for far too long, television
and film have not recognized our stories on Wall Street. Traded to
Trading helps correct this.”

Additional information may be found at www.tradedtotrading.com.

Reservations: $100 General, $75 for Professional Organization Members,
$50 Students with I.D.

Make your reservation by calling (212) 465-7230 or mailing to: T2T
Benefit Office, Attn: Drunia M. Duvivier, P.O. Box 844, New York, NY
10268. Make check payable to Film/Video Arts, a nonprofit 501(c) 3
organization. Donations are tax deductible to the extent provided by
law.

Warmest Regards,

Robyn Greene Arrington