Kris Benz

For those of you wondering where I have been? It has been a rough month for me. I resigned from the African American Chamber of Commerce Palm Springs last month and have been under the radar.

It was a hard decision to make, but one that had to be made. Being the President/CEO and Co-founder of the AACCPS and building over the last four years was not an easy task. It was a challenge that I met head-on. There are a lot of people that think that starting an organization such as a non-profit is simple. It is always simple to those that sit back and criticize. Did I mention that my position with the AACCPS was not a paid position!! I can truly say that I did not do it for the money.

I enjoyed my service to the AACCPS. It was exciting. I have made a lot of great contacts over the years. I have been able to accomplish some great deeds with and through the AACCPS. The two that stand out were being part of having Jesse Jackson speak at the African American Business Summit 06' and renaming a street here in Palm Springs "Rosa Parks" Road.

On another note I would like to spend a moment and recognize some very special people here in the Desert. First I want to thank the membership and friends of the AACCPS. It was a pleasure being able to serve you and bring forth some of the ideas that we shared. I want to thank the Board Members of the AACCPS, Past and Present. Without them it would have been a difficult undertaking. I look forward to working with you all on other projects and issues that face the Desert in the future.

Let's Play Ball

Back to School Special

Okay readers, I need your help. I have just received 100 tickets to a Dodgers Baseball Game on Monday, August 27th   at 7:10pm. Hold it! Hold it! These tickets are for youth that have not had the opportunity to attend a Major League Game before. So settle down. I am looking for groups of kids in Riverside, San Bernardino, and Moreno Valley down thru Indio.

I will be working on transportation over the next couple of weeks to make this a group trip. I am looking for people or businesses that are willing to help with the cost of meals, Dodger Caps and or T-Shirts.

Anyone interested in helping out in these areas can contact me at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call me at 760-778-5747.

I have been appointed President of another organization and will make my official statement next week that you will get in the Black Voice News first. Stay tuned!!

As always, it has been a pleasure sitting with you today. For more information contact the Black Voice News or email me at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .