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National Director, Programs and Constituent Relations, BP America Inc.

Irene Brown's appearance at the 98th NAACP convention in Detroit could never be construed as hollow corporate posturing or expediency. Not only are Brown - and BP America Inc. - passionate about procuring a just balance in American life, this lifelong member of the NAACP lives to bring about its manifestation.

"We're longtime supporters of the NAACP," says the national director of programs and constituent relations for BP. "We believe that people should have the opportunity to progress in life, and be a part of the community, and to have our voices heard. And so the NAACP being one of the civil rights organizations provides that for our people, and [BP is] happy to support that."

BP had many reasons for attending the convention. In addition to seeking to exemplify its advocacy of the NAACP's goals and agenda and make clear to consumers the importance of proper energy conservation, BP also sought to address pipeline issues and ensure that diverse consumer sects understand which companies are really concerned about their communities.

"We talk about the company that gives energy, lights and transportation, as well as alternative energy sources to all our people. That's why we're [here] - to give them information about energy," says Brown. "We have to become informed consumers of energy so that it will last a long time, or if it's a nonrenewable source, how to use it wisely." - terry shropshire

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