National Black Business Chamber champion Harry C. Alford dies | Afro

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National Black Business Chamber champion Harry C. Alford dies | Afro

Submitted by Larry D. Ivory President/CEO, Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce It is with great sadness that our Warrior Leader and President/CEO and Co-Founder of the National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC), Harry C. Alford, transitioned Monday, December 6, in Washington, DC. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kay DeBow, Vice President […]

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