presents
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News From The Coalition, Inc. |
Friday 17 October 2008 |
Volume 3,
Number 7 |
The Coalition, Inc. Board of Directors Gary R. Adams, President John E. Churchville, Treasurer Yvonne Haughton, Secretary Members: Josephine Blow, Patricia Coyne,
Stanley Daniels, Tom Henry, Calvin
Johnson, Angela Mohammed, Abdul
Malik Raheem Table of content For Our Children … 02 This Week … 04 Employment and Training
Opportunities … 06 Health Matters … 10 Green Piece … 11 Grants and Scholarships … 11 SpotLight … 14 Arts for Awareness … 14 Coming Up …18 Computers and Technology … 22 A Hand Up … 22 On The Airways … 24 Page 02 If this publication is being forwarded to
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the.pa.coalition@gmail.com JOIN THE COALITION! Page 03 We are proud to announce that News
From The Coalition is featured on the
internationally acclaimed site Eight
Cities Map Click here: EightCitiesMAP Choose
“Philadelphia’s Online Community “Newsletter” from the menu. Page 04 Disobedience is the true
foundation of liberty. The
obedient must be slaves. JOIN THE COALITION! http://groups.google.com/group/coalition-the Page 05 JOIN THE COALITION! All men are prepared to
accomplish the incredible if
their ideals are threatened. Page 06 Volunteers are still needed to help organize
the first INTER-FAITH COMMUNITY Page 07 Patrick, an Irish oil worker, is
on a job in Alaska up on the
North Page 08 JOIN THE COALITION! Page 09 There will always be death and taxes;
however, death doesn't get worse every
year. Page 10 JOIN THE COALITION! What is it about the job of the
vice-president that seems to
dissolve all common sense?
Most of us remember the Dan
Quayle experience, but the
self-proclaimed creator of the
Internet has enough of his
own to take us through to the
end of the year… "I am not part of the problem. I am a
Democrat."
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Greetings Coalition Family! GRAND OPENING! Tomorrow from 4pm to 7pm,
Coalition members and friends are invited to be
present at the opening of For My Daughter Library. For My Daughter Library offers a safe and inviting
place for girls ages 10-14 to study, do homework and
research in an environment rich with books, data,
learning materials and staff dedicated to preserving,
interpreting and sharing the history and culture of the
African Diaspora. It also offers opportunities to learn
languages, access higher education as well as
environmental, family, community and physical
programs such as skiing and dragon boat racing. For My Daughter Library is open after-school,
Saturdays and through the summer. It is located 6328
Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia. The open house will be held from 4-7pm and will feature special invited guests, prizes and refreshments. For more information, email Yvonne Haughton at director@formydaughter.org or call 267-795-7811. The Coalition, Inc. website is open! Please take a moment to visit. We are
building and we want your input. This is our website, let us build it together! FOR OUR CHILDREN
FOP opens Coats for Kids drive New coats only will be accepted. --------------- Schooling Ourselves: Hip Hop Curriculum Teachers'
Workshop Saturday, October 25, 2008, 9:30am -Noon Teachers, here it is: the language your students speak.
Join Art Sanctuary's hip-hop curator, H. Bernard Hall,
and find out how to incorporate our hip-hop curriculum
and activity guide, "Do the Knowledge" in your class.
Learn how to use hip-hop effectively in your classroom
by participating in this interactive workshop. Download a free copy of the curriculum guide from our
website or call us at 215.232.4485 to purchase a hard
copy ($10 + shipping) To reserve a space at the workshop, please email
Emily Wallrath at
teachertraining@libertymuseum.org or call
215.925.2800 x140. ---------------------- Philadelphia Urban Food and
Fitness Alliance
Youth Make All The Difference. Philly’s teens have been taking pictures and doing
surveys about food and play in their neighborhoods. Join us as they share what they saw and heard, and
help plan some exciting and fun events for the year. WHAT: Youth Action Team Meeting & Youth
Photovoice Discussion DATE: Friday, October 10, 2008 TIME: 4:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M. PLACE: Thomas Jefferson University Bluemle Life
Sciences Bldg 10th & Locust Streets, Rm 105 Food & tokens will be provided To R.S.V.P. for the Youth Action Team meeting for more information, please contact Taraya Gibson at
215-685-5674 or Taraya.gibson@phila.gov ----------------- Teen Money Management Philly teens, learn the basics of banking and budgeting
your money. Saving and spending money will finally
make sense. Join the Teen Advisory Committee at the Central Free Library, 1901 Vine Street, in the Skyline
room Tuesday October 21st 3:30 PM For more information call: Aurora Sanchez at 215.686.5415 -------------- Enter the Voting Video Contest for Youth -------------- Greetings from the Center for Urban Youth Development (CUYD) at
Eastern University and the Greater Philadelphia Federation of Settlements! The Youth Development Certificate offered through
CUYD<http://www.eastern.edu/cuyd> and the Greater
Philadelphia Federation of
Settlements<http://www.greatsettlements.org/> will
start on September 16th. Youth workers will gain the
necessary foundation and skills to help youth
transition into successful adulthood. Don't worry, there
is still time to register for the Certificate Program and
sharpen your own knowledge and skills in the field of
youth work! For more information go to: http://groups.google.com/group/coalition-the ----------------------- PARENTING EDUCATION and EMPOWERMENT RESOURCE Program (PEER) presents Free parenting classes Attend the FREE non-judgmental ten week program and receive a
$100.00 food gift card or Earn $100.00 towards a utility
bill of your choice Classes are held weekly at Tustin Recreation Center 5901 Columbia Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19151 Mondays 6:00pm – 8:00pm Other sites available – Enrollment is ongoing A project of the Lutheran Children and Family Service Sonya Harris-Saunders, Program Coordinator
215.339.8002 ext 19 Wendy Brown, Administrative Assistant 215.424.3741
ext 248 This Week… “PANORAMIC POETRY” Where: “OCTOBER GALLERY” – 701 Market Street
Bldg., on the 3rd Floor. “Ross Dept. Store” on Market
St. Level. Mellon Center Bldg. This is Cheyney
University’s Center City Campus. Room # 319... Please
enter from Market Street or 8th Street Side entrance. When: “FRIDAY” – October 17th, 2008 – Starting @ 7:15pm What: “PANORAMIC POETRY” - POETS doing their
thing – LYRICAL SPIRITS getting down. www.arttvnetwork.com {To view Previous
Performances} ***”ADMISSION FREE” – FOR PERFORMING
POETS!!!*** http://www.MySpace.com/CrucialPoet ---------------- Free Open House at Bartram’s Garden for teachers and professional educators on Thursday,
October 23rd from 4-6 pm. Participants will learn about programming offered at
Bartram's Garden, the history of the Bartram Family,
and their important contributions to the natural
sciences in the eighteenth century. The workshop is free, but RSVPs are required by
October 16th. You can register by calling Melanie Snyder, Director of Education, at
215-729-5281x104 or by using this
link to our online RSVP form. ------------------------- MENTORS WANTED! The Black Star Project is looking for men and women
of all races to become part of the largest
classroom-based mentoring program in the country.
With as little as two hours a year, you can make a huge
difference in the lives of students in Chicago area
schools. We will train you to be a successful mentor. We
will help schedule you in schools. We will
help prepare students for your mentoring
presentation. The most important thing that you do is
show up and tell your story about life--your education,
your family, your business, your community and how
you got ready for the world. Please bring two interested friends with you to the next mentor training
session. We are using this occasion for buddy mentoring. We will show you
and your friends how easy and how important mentoring is for our children.
Please join us: Thursday, October 23, 2008 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm The Black Star Project ------------------------- EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES Internships Available at WHYY Children's Service Internship WHYY http://www.idealist.org/en/internship/128225-192 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Membership Marketing Internship WHYY http://www.idealist.org/en/internship/128232-62 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States "Voices in the Family" Internship WHYY http://www.idealist.org/en/internship/128238-262 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States "Flicks" and "Quick Pics" Production Assistant WHYY http://www.idealist.org/en/internship/128233-95 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Graphic Design Internship WHYY http://www.idealist.org/en/internship/128227-259 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Public Information Internship WHYY http://www.idealist.org/en/internship/128234-129 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Marketing and Promotions Internship WHYY http://www.idealist.org/en/internship/128231-29 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States "It's Our City" Internship WHYY http://www.idealist.org/en/internship/128229-325 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States "Radio Times" Production Internship WHYY http://www.idealist.org/en/internship/128235-162 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Web News and Information Internship WHYY http://www.idealist.org/en/internship/128239-295 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States --------------- Straight Up! Men’s HIV
Prevention Program Associate
(September 2008) Company: Family Planning Council Status: Part-time-15 hours per
week Relevant Work Experience: 1+ years Educational Level: Bachelor’s Degree in Public
Health, Social Sciences or related field Location: Philadelphia, PA 19102 Job Category: Men’s HIV Prevention Career Level: Entry Level Salary Range: $14.00/hour-$15.00/hour Position OverviewFamily Planning Council, a large, well-regarded
not-for-profit human services agency in downtown
Philadelphia, is seeking a temporary, part-time Program
Associate for its Men’s HIV Prevention Initiative in our
Circle of Care Department. The successful candidate
will have strong written and verbal communications, be
proficient in Microsoft Office, have strong
organizational skills and have the ability to work with a
diverse population and in high-risk areas. Primary job
responsibilities include: · Co-facilitate educational HIV prevention
curriculum. · Assist in the coordination of HIV testing and other
community events. · Identify community organizations that provide
services to men of color. · Represent the Circle of Care at health fairs and
other community events. Requirements
· Must have a minimum two years of college with a
combination of one-year work experience with
community based or social service programs. · Experience in the HIV field preferred. · Must have strong written and verbal
communication skills · Must be proficient in Microsoft Office software · Must have strong organizational skills · Must have the ability to work with a diverse
population and in high-risk areas The Council is on public transportation routes;
supports flexible work schedules for employees and is
a business casual dress environment. No relocation
available. Equal Opportunity Employer. Please email
all resumes to fpcjobs@familyplanning.org or fax to
215-732-0916. ---------------- Straight Up! Men’s HIV Prevention Peer Counselor (September 2008) Company: Family Planning Council Status: Part-Time; Employee (15 hours
per week) Relevant Work Experience: 1+ year(s) Educational Level: High School Diploma or GED Location: Philadelphia, PA 19102Job Category: HIV Services Career Level: Entry Level Salary Range: $13.00/hour-$14.00/hour Position OverviewFamily Planning Council, a large, well-regarded not-for-profit human services
agency in downtown Philadelphia, is seeking a part-time Peer Counselor to
work 15-hours per week. The successful candidate will be a team player
who can work in a multi-cultural environment and is proficient in the provision
of risk reduction counseling sessions; the administration of rapid HIV Testing
technologies and is proficient in providing risk reduction counseling sessions.
Primary job responsibilities include: · Outreach to heterosexual men of color in South
West and West Philadelphia · Conduct counseling and testing in identified sites · Provide practical HIV information and education · Represent the Circle of Care at local community
events, health fairs, etc. Requirements· Must have AACO Regional Prevention
Network Certification or comparable HIV certification
course (American Red Cross, TPAC, Philadelphia
FIGHT). · Must have High School Diploma or GED. · Must have good written and oral
communication skills. · Must have strong Microsoft Office
experience. · Must have 1+ year(s) HIV Prevention and
Education experience. · Must have reliable transportation. The Council is on public transportation routes;
supports flexible work schedules for employees and is
a business casual dress environment. No relocation
available. Equal Opportunity Employer. Please email
all resumes to fpcjobs@familyplanning.org or fax to
215-732-0916. ------------------------- FINDING A JOB IN PHILLY JUST GOT A LITTLE BIT EASIER If you’ve ever looked at a job listing and thought, “I’d be perfect for this job,
if only…,” you understand the discouragement a lot of job seekers in
Philadelphia feel. Understanding these barriers, the employment volunteers at
WhatThePeopleREALLYThink.com have launched a free tool that helps
jobseekers look for jobs and apply online, http://phila.jobamatic.com. Positions range from Banquet Server to Call Center Manager. When it comes
to meeting the qualifications for a job, is there any flexibility? That depends on
the employer, but in most cases, the answer is yes. Certainly, it helps to
understand how your own experience and needs match up to what the
employer wants and is willing to offer, which isn’t always an easy task, thanks
to the obscure language typical of many job listings. http://phila.jobamatic.com ---------------------------------------- HEALTH MATTERS Straight Up! Men's HIV Prevention Initiative A program of the Circle of Care specifically targeting
heterosexual men of color. The program key
components are to increase community presence and
health promotion by participating in health fair's and
other community events. Straight Up also provides
one-time HIV presentation's to community
organizations as well as a four part educational
curriculum. Testing and Counseling is available
through Straight Up every Tuesday at Sayre Health
Center from 11 am - 5 pm located at 59th and Walnut
Street. No appointment necessary. All of our services
are free of charge, if you would like to know more
information please contact: Adonis Banegas, M.S. Men's HIV Prevention Initiative Manager Circle of Care, Family Planning Council 260 South Broad Street, Suite 1000 Philadelphia PA, 19102 215-985-6837 --------------------------------
GREEN PIECE Reading and Book Signing with Van Jones Van will be in Philadelphia to promote his new book:
The Green Collar Economy: How One Solution Can Fix
Our Two Biggest Problems Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 7pm-9pm Location: Drexel University Stein Auditorium, Nesbitt Hall 3215 Market Street Philadelphia, PA Cost: Free Books will be for sale on site RSVP Now! Space is limited; RSVP required RSVP via e-mail to Sheyna Arthur at spa23@drexel.edu Please type “Van Jones RSVP” in the subject line of
your e-mail Hosted by the Africana Studies Program at Drexel
University and the Sustainable Business Network of
Greater Philadelphia --------------- GRANTS And SCHOLARSHIPS “Call Me MISTER” Do you know any Black males who are seniors in high
school who want to go to college out of state for
'FREE' ? Several Black Colleges are looking for future
black male teachers and will send them to
universities/colleges for 4 years FREE. The 'Call Me MISTER' program is an effort to address
the critical shortage of African American male teachers
particularly among South Carolina 's lowest performing
public schools. Program participants are selected from
among under-served, socio-economically
disadvantaged and educationally at-risk communities. The Call Me MISTER program combines the special
strengths and resources of Clemson University with the
individualized instructional programs offered by four
historically black colleges in South Carolina : Benedict
College , Claflin University , Morris College and South
Carolina State University. To provide even greater opportunity and access,
students have the option of first attending one of our
two-year partner colleges before transferring to one of
the four-year institutions to complete their
baccalaureate degree. In addition, the project has limited enrollment in the
middle school Master of Art in Teaching program. Anderson University, Benedict College, Claflin
University, Clemson University, College of Charleston, Morris
College, South Carolina State University, Greenville Technical
College, Midlands Technical College, Orangeburg-Calhoun
Technical College, Tri-County Technical College, Trident Technical
College. The project provides: Tuition for admitted students pursuing approved
programs of study at participating colleges. An academic support system to help assure their
success. A cohort system for social and cultural support. Visit http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/index.htm for more details and the online application or call (800) 640-2657. -------------- 100 Black Men of Chicago’s College Scholarship Fair Saturday, November 1, 2008 9:00 am to 2:00 pm University of Illinois Chicago The Black Star Project encourages high school students from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, Minnesota and other mid-western states to attend the 100 Black Men of Chicago's College fair. To register online, visit www.100bmc.org. ------------------ Quality of Life Grant Through the Quality of Life Grant program, families
that care for children and adults with autism and other
special needs may receive funding to offset their
enormous financial burdens. These grants provide
families with stipends that may be used for a wide
variety of supports related to their family member. To apply for funds
http://www.neighborheart.org/grants.asp ----------------- The Ron Brown Scholars Program seeks African-American high school info@ronbrown.org; ---------------------- The University of Pennsylvania is conducting an
orientation for those who are 19 and older and would
like to attend college for FREE!!!!! PLEASE NOTE!!! IT HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO OUR ATTENTION THAT THIS
INFORMATION IS FALSE, The University of Pennsylvania IS NOT offering free college education for
disadvantaged and displaced Philadelphia residents. We apologize for any inconvenience this announcement may have caused. Ed. SpotLight ON OUR EFFORTS For My Daughter Library is a new after-school,
Saturday and summer time community based Library
and resource center, which provides programs and
services for Daughters ages 8-14, and their families. For My Daughter Library wants children in the
community to understand the importance of recycling
and resource conservation. In an effort to lead by
example For My Daughter Library was created with
recycled furnishings, energy efficient lighting and up
to date, previously owned, gently loved books and
materials. Even the interior paint is Eco-friendly! For My Daughter Library offers opportunities to learn
languages, access higher education and strengthen
environmental, family, community and self-respect and
more in a safe, girl-friendly and relaxed atmosphere for
Daughters. And library membership is FREE to youth
ages 8 - 14! For My Daughter Library will also offer physical
programs such as Skiing and Dragon boat Racing and
promote health and family activities. On Saturday, October 18, 2008, For My Daughter Library will open its doors
to the city of Philadelphia at 6328 Germantown Avenue, Street Level. All are
invited. For more information contact Yvonne Haughton
director@formydaughter.org Or call 267-795-7811. ARTS FOR AWARENESS Poetry & Speech Contests To all my Colleagues & Friends: I am personally inviting you to become a partner in
improving life in Philadelphia and increasing universal
peace. Would you please encourage your youth to enter the
Poetry & Speech Contests and attend “Teens United
for Peace”/ Poetry for Peace Festival inside the
auditorium of The Philadelphia Art Museum 10 – 3PM
on Sun., Nov. 2, 2008 Open Mic will follow. We’ll provide buses for groups with 30 or more people.
Bring your entire youth ministry or teen group.
Limitations. First come-first-serve basis. § Poetry/Speech Competition § Teen Film Presentation § Open Mic § Voting Awareness § Gee’s Bend Quilting Exhibit § Gospel Choir: § St. Thomas AME Church § Teen Discussion Session § Panel Discussion § Questions & Answers § Reception will follow Volunteers needed!!! Send: Email/Fax/Mail Community Programs Poetry & Speech Contest Esperanza Altamar Philadelphia Museum of Art 26th St. & Ben Franklin Pky Phila., PA 19101 Fax: (215) 684-7395 -or- Phone (215) 387-1696 ------------ National Artists Seeks Venues We are seeking your organization and/or educational
institution as a site host or facility sponsor of one or
more events and activities which will highlight a
supportive scheduling about Non-Violence and
PEACE. Schools( public, catholic, charter, boarding &
Independent), Social Agencies, Community Groups,
Juvenile Detention Facilities, College Campuses,
Recreation Centers and Churches have all become the
foreshaddowing benefit of our respondents (Please
Feel Free to post, distribute, duplicate this
correspondence to others or forward by email or send
through out through listserve) (1) "PEACE" & "NON-VIOLENCE". A Spoken Word Performance and/or Positive Hip Hop
Concert with prominent performers seen on B.E.T., HBO, MTV,
the Black Family Channel, etc. Performances Available for Classroom Visitations or
Auditoriums Potential Themes: Violence & Crime Prevention ("Ain't You Bad or Aren't You Kool", "I AM
SOMEBODY", "To Be Young, Gifted and Black with
Rap" "Its All About My Ego & Trippin Me Out", "WHY
CHILDREN CRY IN THE DARK", "Oh God, Please Send
Me A Do Right Man" and "What You Don' Know Wil
Hurt You", plus other topics!!!!!!!!! (previously performed for St. Gabriels, Carson Valley
Schools, Wordsworth, Devereaux, Diverified
Community Services, Bridging Worlds, Amonst Men,
CEP Schools, AVRP programs, Parkway, etc.) Please check out the webpage at
www.myspace.com/nationalartists. To join our mailing
list or to receive by mail a copy of our printed
promotional packet please contact the following
persons: Maurice Henderson (856) 691-8600 ext. 814 mauricebiranhenderson@yahoo.com More information also available in our Google group coalition-the@googlegroups.com “Activities & Events for Schools, Social Agencies/Community Group” ----------------- "You Mean There Is Race In My Movie? A Critical Analysis of Race
in Mainstream Movies" by The Minority Reporter SYMPOSIUM: The Effects of Racism in the Entertainment Media on African
American Youth at The African American Museum in Philadelphia Saturday, October 18, 2008 ~ 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Minority Reporter, the leading resource for
analyzing race in contemporary mainstream movies,
provides a uniquely structured forum for discussing
and analyzing the ways in which Hollywood images
consistently marginalize minority characters. The
Minority Reporter challenges audiences to take an in
depth look at the global and pervasive influence of
mainstream imagery by focusing on the complex web
of historical, institutional and financial factors that
influence the portrayal of race in mainstream movies.
You will never see movies the same way again! Frederick W. Gooding, Jr. The Minority Reporter www.minorityreporter.com 202.288.5562 "You will never see movies the same way again!" --------------- SECOND SATURDAYS at
SERENITY
An Afternoon of Poetry Every second Saturday of the month from 1 – 3 PM A FREE EVENT! Serenity Inspirational Gifts & Coffee 140 So. Easton Rd. Glenside, PA 215.884.4342 Jus’ Words at Dowlings Place
1310 No. Broad St. Phila Every Thurs. 9pm to 1am · Poets · Rappers · Singers · Spoken Word Artists $5.00 cover --------------- COMING UP Join The Celebration ! of the largest gathering in the world of women
anywhere, and the building of the First Global
Movement for ALL Women and Girls of African Descent
Worldwide The "A Thousand Women In White"Procession and
Movement Initiation is a spiritual, cultural, progressive
socio-political, arts and community event for all to
support and enjoy Calling Philly and Tri-State Area and any other interested extended
family Drill Teams, Pep Squads, Marching Bands, Drummers and Performing Artists
needed for the Celebratory Festivities for the historic Million Woman
March 11th year anniversary commemoration gathering and
Movement international program launching taking place on October 25th,
2008 Philly, PA Also Sistah Reps to carry your banner, sign, flag for
The Organizations/Groups Units (local, national, community, church, sororities, unions,
etc.) Also: Sistah Reps, please sign up for the United Nations of The African Diaspora Flag Brigade and vehicles needed for the “Queens & Elders Motorcade” For more information call 267-299-6424 or email: officialmwm@yahoo.com The Original/Authentic and Official Million Woman March (TM) P.O. Box 53668 Philadelphia, PA 19105 Sis. Empress Phile' Chionesu Founder, Architect, & President General ------------------------ Art Sanctuary sponsors workshops for teachers To download a free copy of the curriculum guide, go
http://www.artsanctuary.org/templates/System/details.asp?id=39850&PID=559760 or call 215-232-4485 to
purchase a hard copy for $10 plus shipping. To reserve a space, email Emily
Wallrathteachertraining@libertymuseum.org or call 215-925-2800 x140. ------------------- Join The Celebration ! of the largest gathering in the world of women
anywhere, and the building of the First Global
Movement for ALL Women and Girls of African Descent
Worldwide The "A Thousand Women In White"Procession and
Movement Initiation is a spiritual, cultural, progressive
socio-political, arts and community event for all to
support and enjoy Calling Philly and Tri-State Area and any other interested extended
family Drill Teams, Pep Squads, Marching Bands, Drummers and Performing Artists
needed for the Celebratory Festivities for the historic Million Woman
March 11th year anniversary commemoration gathering and
Movement international program launching taking place on October 25th,
2008 Philly, PA Also Sistah Reps to carry your banner, sign, flag for
The Organizations/Groups Units (local, national, community, church, sororities, unions,
etc.) Also: Sistah Reps, please sign up for the United Nations of The African Diaspora Flag Brigade and vehicles needed for the “Queens & Elders Motorcade” For more information call 267-299-6424 or email: officialmwm@yahoo.com The Original/Authentic and Official Million Woman March (TM) P.O. Box 53668 Philadelphia, PA 19105 Sis. Empress Phile' Chionesu Founder, Architect, & President General --------------- October Educational Conference - African American Male Academic
Success, Part 2 Come join the dialogue started at last October’s conference and sustained in
the four follow-up sessions to commit to continuous informed action! Attend
workshops, an awards luncheon, and view the award winning documentary,
“First Person.” Visit this link: http://www.urbaneducationconference.org./, for more
information and to register on-line, or call 215-877-4950 to request a
conference packet. ---------------- College and University Fairs
1) Date: Friday, November 21, 2008 Historically Black Colleges and Universities Fair Time: 3:30 pm- 7:30 pm Location: 440 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130
(School District of Philadelphia), Education Center
Atrium Contact: Jennifer Garrett, Phone: 215-400-4130,
Email: jgarrett@phila.k12.pa.us Students are encouraged to bring copies of their
transcripts because of the possibility of on-site
admissions. Financial Aid workshops will be available
and application fees will be waived. Professional dress
is requested. 2) Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2008 Joint Recruitment College Fair- Hosted by the
Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and
School District of Philadelphia Time: 4:30 pm- 8:00 pm Location: 440 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130
(School District of Philadelphia), Education Center
Atrium Gain information on colleges and universities who are part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. --------------- Save-The-Date The Institute of the Black World 21st Century State of the Black World Conference II “Return to the Source” Restoring Family – Rebuilding Community Renewing the Struggle New Orleans, November 19-23, 2008 Ernest Morial Convention Center The Program · Damu Smith Leadership Training Institute · Katrina Policy Roundtables · National Town Hall Meeting on the Black Agenda
and the Presidential Election · Special Session on Haiti · Pan African Policy Forum · Black Family Summit · Health Summit Planning Session · Issue Area Policy/Strategy Working Sessions · Intergenerational Dialogue on the Black Freedom
Struggle · Poetry Slam and Other Cultural-Political
Edu-taimment Among the invited speakers… Mayor Ray Nagin, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Bev. Smith,
Rev. Al Sharpton, Dr. Maulana Karenga, Harry
Belafonte, Danny Glover, Haki Madbhubuti, Sonia
Sanchez, Congressman John Conyers, Prof. Grif, Dr. Thad Mathis, Reverend Jeremiah Wright, Registration Information The Headquarter Hotel: Astor Crowne Plaza, 739 Canal
Street $153 Single or Double plus tax and occupancy, $20 for
additional occupants Call: 504.962.0500 For downloadable pre-registration form click here
http://www.stateoftheblackworld.org/form.pdf For on-line pre registration click here
http://www.stateoftheblackworld.org/form.htm ------------------------- COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY
Free Computers For Schools ------------------------- A HAND UP! IT’S HERE!! Our new group A HAND UP! Is now open, please go to: http://groups.google.com/group/a-hand-up In response to the needs of many grassroots
organizations for the basic tools needed to implement
their ideas and projects, The Coalition, Inc. members
have come together to establish a network to facilitate
the distribution/re-distribution of unwanted, unneeded,
surplus and even repairable items for recycling. · If you have office supplies, electronics, office
furniture, you are updating, or no longer use, free up
that space by offering them to someone who can get
good use from it. · If you have office space you do not have an
immediate use for, offer it to home-based
organizations for a few hours a week as a meeting
place. · If you have special skills such as grant/proposal
writing, website design/maintenance, or computer
skills, please share and educate others. · If your organization offers aid to the less fortunate
such as meals, clothing, resume' writing, job search, SAT/LSAT
coaching, GED classes, scholarship help etc., share it
here: To join The Coalition go to: www.TheCoalitionInc.org
and download a copy of the Pledge of Commitment
and return it to us the.pa.coalition@gmail.com Those in need of particular equipment, furnishings or
supplies are encouraged to join to this group
(a-hand-up@googlegroups.com) to inquire if others
are able to assist. Any group or individual may make donations, but
individuals who wish to request donations must do so
through a member organization. Organizations are encouraged to post notices of ongoing or special community service programs that are open to the public i.e. Food Banks; seasonal clothing/toys; fuel programs, etc. To post: a-hand-up@googlegroups.com You may also offer or make requests anonymously
through the group moderators who will arrange pick
up/delivery via a third party. If you wish to assist others by making transportation
available for pickups or deliveries, please let a group
moderator know. To join: http://groups.google.com/group/a-hand-up ----------------------------- October Educational Conference - African American Male Academic
Success, Part 2 Come join the dialogue started at last October’s conference and sustained in
the four follow-up sessions to commit to continuous informed action! Attend
workshops, an awards luncheon, and view the award winning documentary,
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