Paul Mixon and Bill Pinkney: Webisode #1

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Dreaming

Paul Mixon and Bill Pinkney both grew up in Chicago and both went into the Navy. But they were strangers to each other. Find out how a mutual love of sailing and a desire to make a difference brought these remarkable men together.

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	Planning the Dream See how an entrepreneur and a sailing legend set a course for success.		Spreading the Word To Paul Mixon, starting a Black Boaters Summit seemed at times like sailing into the wind.
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	Achievement In 1997, after a lengthy search for captains and participants, it was anchors aweigh on the Black Boaters Summit.		Living the Dream Black Boaters Summit launched in 1997, and for ten years, it's been smooth sailing.
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	Smooth Sailors Read the stories of Paul Mixon and Bill Pinkney, two sailors whose unique lives came together in pursuit of a common dream. See how their efforts and passion turned a desire to bring sailing to African Americans into a successful annual boating event. Read the Profile
	The Photos The Black Boaters Summit is now ten years old. Meet the men who made it happen and see how learning to sail has changed the lives of hundreds of African Americans. View the Photos

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