The African American Heritage Parade Committee, Inc., (AAHPC) is a volunteer organization charged with forging together the committee and other community organizations, setting an example on how diverse groups can function together to achieve commonly beneficial ends. Its mandate is to establish a sense of pride and awareness in African American heritage and sense of unity and mutual cooperation among all people of African heritage.

While the AAHPC is a non profit organization incorporated in the State of New Jersey, it is not a tax exempt entity. The organization obtains its underwriting each year through marketing partnerships, sponsorships, bonafide fees for events and a nominal amount from contributions.

The Committee is involved with programs and seminars aimed at educating African Americans to crucial national economic, political and social issues, affecting them. They have established an African American Heritage Parade and Festival designed to be a celebration of African American history. Donald Bernard Sr., Chairman of the AAHPC has a deep commitment toward the African American Heritage Statewide Parade, which is celebrating their 42nd year Anniversary in 2008. The parade has been through the storm, through the rain, through good times and bad times, and their vision has persevered. The Committee has built a firm foundation and will continue to move forward.

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