presents
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News From The Coalition, Inc. |
Friday 24 October 2008 |
Volume 3,
Number 8 |
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 … 08 Health Matters … 09 Green Piece … 11 Grants and Scholarships … 12 SpotLight … 15 Arts for Awareness … 16 Coming Up …19 Computers and Technology … 21 A Hand Up … 21 On The Airways … 23 Page 02 If this publication is being forwarded to
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“Philadelphia’s Online Community “Newsletter” from the menu. Page 04 Failure to prepare is preparing
to fail… Mike Murdock JOIN THE COALITION! http://groups.google.com/group/coalition-the Page 05 JOIN THE COALITION! Age is a case of mind over
matter. If you don't mind, it
don't matter. Page 06 Volunteers are still needed to help organize
the first INTER-FAITH COMMUNITY Page 07 At the end of the college year,
a star football player
celebrated the Page 08 JOIN THE COALITION! No great idea in its beginning can ever
be within the law. How can it be within
the law? The law is stationary. The law
is fixed. The law is a chariot wheel,
which binds us all regardless of
conditions or place or time. Page 09 "If criticism is mistaken or
mean-spirited, rise above it. Maintain the
high ground when you're under fire. No
victory is worth winning at the expense
of picking up the mud that has been
slung at you and throwing it back." --
Rubel Shelly 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… "People that are really very weird can
get into sensitive positions and have
tremendous impact on history."
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Greetings Coalition Family! 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! National Peace Conference Finally, beginning now and leading up to a National Peace Conference here in Philadelphia, January 13-17, a series of local study groups (composed of three adults and three young people from congregations that wish to participate) is being organized, with at least one here at the Advocate, to look at the tradition of non violent action as exemplified in the ministry and movement associated with Martin Luther King. The tradition of non violent action will be looked at in these local groups against the background of the epidemic of gun violence that last year took 400 plus lives in Philadelphia alone. On the 17th of January there will be a public action at Colissimo's Gun Shop, according to folk who know one of the most notorious in the state, with a gathering before at various local churches, the Advocate included, before hand. Though civil disobedience is anticipated in relation to Colissimo's, none is planned for the action on the 17th. I cannot think of a better way to remember Martin and all who were part of the movement to which he lent his God given gifts. For more information on this please get back to me or, better, Therese Miller at tmm@horizonworkplace.com, or Harvey Zendt at saturday@peacegathering2009.org, both good people organizing both the conference as a whole and the study group/January 17 action. FOR OUR CHILDREN
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 also offers physical programs
such as Skiing and Dragon boat Racing and promote health and family activities. For more information contact Yvonne Haughton director@formydaughter.org Or call 267-795-7811. ------------- FOP opens Coats for Kids drive New coats only will be accepted. --------------- 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: a tough Task! Confident Parents = Confident Kids Please join us to: · Learn and share, techniques for being a confident
parent · Share your knowledge with other parents · Discuss your concerns · Listen to guest speakers on a variety of topics Some of the subjects and questions we will discuss
and find answers to are: When my child does …………. What do I do? Boundaries: Setting Limits – Establishing and
enforcing family rules What is the difference between discipline and
punishment? Forms of effective discipline What is ADHD? How do I recognize a drug problem? Health care needs What is child abuse/neglect? Where do I go for help? How can I work effectively with my school to get my
child’s needs met? YOU MAY HAVE THE ANSWER FOR ANOTHER PARENT
EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM YOU’VE ALREADY HAD. When: Thursday evenings 6 PM – 8 PM Where: Presbyterian Children’s’ Village 6517 Chester
Avenue 19142 To register, or get more information, contact: Ms. Lauretta Keeys 215.730.2247 A light dinner will be served Tokens for transportation Child care for up to 2 children per family Bring a friend ------------------- This Week… On Friday, October 24 at 6:00 PM the African American United Fund will announce
details about its new grant for emerging organizations
interested in receiving funding to assist with filing fees
associated with developing a nonprofit organization. If you're interested in learning more, RSVP for this
information session by calling 215.236.2100. Space is
limited. Aissia Richardson President African American United Fund 2227 N. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19132 www.aauf.org ------------- 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. ------------------- 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. -------------- 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 ------------ Bail Out the People - Not the Bankers! Rally/Speak Out in Philadelphia – Monday Oct. 27th from 3-6pm at 15th & Market Come and speak your mind! Wachovia Bank has a
major branch across the street from the rally. Wells
Fargo is getting a $25 billion tax cut for taking over
Wachovia Bank, which has ties to the slave trade and a
history of redlining Philadelphia neighborhoods. Everyone needs to get involved. For information on
the next actions and meetings or to endorse this rally:
Call 215-724-1618 or email:
BailoutTheNeedyNotTheGreedy@gmail.com This rally is part of Nationally Coordinated Local
Actions called for Oct. 24-27. For information or to post
an event in your area visit
www.stopforeclosuresandevictions.org Sponsors: Fight Imperialism – Stand Together (FIST);
Justice For Families; Neighbors Against
McPenntrification; Philadelphia International Action Center; Philadelphia
Socialist Action; Womens' Fightback Network;
Suburban Philly Greens; Code Pink, Delaware River
Area; Brandywine Peace Community The U.S. government is giving over $700 billion to "bail
out" banks that bought and sold sub-prime loans. This
money will line the pockets of super-rich bankers who
already rake in millions of dollars in "salaries" and
golden parachutes. Meanwhile the people targeted by their sub-prime loan
scams – mainly women, single heads of households,
people of color, elderly and working poor -- are losing
their homes in record numbers. Because of
discrimination many of these people had been denied
regular loans even when they were eligible. Today
over 4 million households in the U.S. face the threat of
foreclosure and evictions and the number is growing
by the hour. But the government isn't offering to help
them out – the bailout will only go to the bankers who
caused the crisis. Across the country people just like you are coming
together and organizing to fight for the things we really
need. With all the greed on Wall Street and the
corruption in Washington it won't be easy, but we have
to try. We can't afford not to! IT'S TIME FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO DECLARE AN
ECONOMIC STATE OF EMERGENCY AND GIVE DIRECT
HELP TO THE PEOPLE--NOT THE BANKS The following are some of the growing list of
emergency measures that people across the country
will be raising at protests during the Days of Action: --Emergency moratorium on home foreclosures and
evictions --No budget cuts in education, healthcare and all social
services --No layoffs, extend unemployment benefits --No utility shut-offs --Debt relief for students, poor and working people --Protect public and private pensions --Jobs at a living wage We are asking for grassroots, community and youth
organizations, trade unionists, anti-racist forces, the
anti-war movement and everyone who's just mad as hell
about the "bailout" to both endorse this call, and take
ownership of it. Plan actions during this period of time
in your cities across the country. 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 --------------- HEALTH MATTERS Achieving Your Mission in an Uncertain Economy: Tips for the Health & Human Services Sector Friday, November 7, 2008 8:30 - 10:00am Arden Theatre 40 North 2nd Street Philadelphia The current economic climate is already causing changes in the health and
human services sector. What does it mean for your agency? Amid funding
cuts, how will you plan for an respond to an increased need for service? Our
expert panel will share observations about the economy, potential impact on
fundraising, government funding, credit markets, and opportunities for
efficiencies. We will also provide information on technical assistance
resources. We are proud to bring you an outstanding panel that
includes: Catherine Gordon Principal, Vanguard Institutional Advisory Services Garvester Kelley Vice President, Mid-Atlantic Region, Nonprofit Finance
Fund Michael Masch Chief Business Officer, The School District of
Philadelphia (former Budget Secretary for the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania) Jill Michal President & CEO United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania Moderator: Nicholas Torres President, Congreso de Latinos Unidos Due to limited space, we ask that only one person per
agency register. Who should attend: * Executive Directors * Finance or development staff * Board members Please complete the survey questions on the
registration page. The panelists will respond to the
questions submitted. We look forward to seeing you on November 7th! Register here: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/201235902 --------------------------------
GREEN PIECE Wissahickon Watershed Rainbarrel Workshop Wed. October 29, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Unitarian Society of Germantown 6511 Lincoln Dr., Philadelphia, PA 19119 The Green Sanctuary Committee at Unitarian Society
of Germantown is teaming up with the Philadelphia Water Department to offer a free
rainbarrel workshop. This is open to those who live in the Wissahickon
watershed. Each household who attends will receive a FREE
rainbarrel. This is a great way to help forestall more flooding for
our beleaguered Wissahickon Creek, and lots of free
water for you to water your garden or wash your car. You must pre-register. Click here to find out if you live in the Wissahickon
watershed, to register, or simply to learn more: http://www.phillywatersheds.org/rainbarrel/ For more information: Joy Bergey 215-836-5978 ------------ RE-IMAGINING CITIES URBAN DESIGN AFTER THE AGE OF OIL EXHIBITION Featuring: Marty Blum Mayor of Santa Barbara, California and Co-Chair of the
US Conference of Mayors’s Sustainable Development Taskforce
Karis Heibert Manager, Sustainability Group, City of Vancouver
Mark Alan Hughes Director of Sustainability, City of Philadelphia
Ariella Rosenberg Maron Deputy Director, Mayor’s Office of
Long-Term Planning & Sustainability, New York City Moderated by J. Blaine Bonham Jr., Executive Vice President,
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Philadelphia leadership will talk with officials and innovators from other cities
who have successfully implemented multi-faceted, citywide sustainability
programs. Their conversation will address issues such as the importance of
leadership at the highest levels, strategies for engaging individuals and
communities, mobilizing private sector investment, and how to institutionalize
change. This event also celebrates the launch of Penn IUR’s latest publication,
Growing Greener Cities: Urban Sustainability in the Twenty-First
Century -- a timely collection of essays that address the fundamentals of
sustainable city building. Serving as a backdrop to the discussion is the
exhibition Re-Imaging Cities: Urban Design After the
Age of Oil, which showcases projects that rethink our
lives and the cities we live in for a world after oil.
Curated by Penn IUR and PennDesign and supported
by the Rockefeller Foundation, the exhibition covers a
wide range of disciplines—architecture, landscape
architecture, urban planning, urban design, physics,
engineering, and economics—and encompasses
projects both current and speculative. It will be on view
November 10-19, 2008. ----------------- For sustainable enterprise go to Green Jobs
Phillyhttp://www.greenjobsphilly.org/news 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. ------------------ Upcoming College 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. ---------------- 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 URBAN NETWORKING 101 This training is essential to anyone who wishes to
expand their area of influence, identify and utilize new
resources, seize new opportunities, help others,
increase their popularity, get a new job, hire a new
employee and establish meaningful collaborations. We will address the following topics: Business Cards Individual networking Business networking Resource development Strategic networking action plans. How to make a positive impression Your Inner Game Your guide for this program is Michael Rice. Mr. Rice
is the chief consultant and founder of Professional
Networking Associates. He is the Editor and Publisher
of the Connector, an internet magazine dedicated to
empowering individual in business and social
networking and personal development. He is also the
creator of the networking website:
www.theconnectornetwork.com Mr. Rice is also a Community Development Specialist
with the Department of Human Services, Division of
Community Based Prevention. He was central in the
development and implementation of a community
organizing initiative that had oversight in the
augmentation of the ten EPIC Community Stakeholder
groups covering the entire city. He also works with the
Supporting Community Outreach Program (SCOP),
which includes 350 youth center organizations with a
budget of over 1.3 million annually. Mr. Rice has over 25 years experience in public
relations, entertainment promotions, social work and
community and personal development. In the continuing series of The Coalition, Inc.’s
workshops for community and organizational
development, Michael Rice will be conducting a
workshop on November 13th at For My Daughter Library
Café 6328 Germantown avenue, Philadelphia, PA For more information: Michael Rice 215-683-4027
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” ----------------- 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 College and University Fairs
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 ------------------------- SAVE THIS DATE! Will You Join A Faith-Based Effort to Fight Violence? We invite Philadelphia area faith communities -- city
and suburb, rich and poor, young and old— to come
together on January 17, 2009 and witness the power of faith in action! Our belief: As people of faith… We embrace Dr. Martin Luther King's hope for peace and safety in our communities. We resist apathy to this epidemic of violence, because
fear, closed doors, and separation will not end it. We unite to bring God's vision of a peaceable kingdom,
without the violent loss of 400 lives in Philadelphia
alone last year. Join with other Philadelphia area faith communities as
we gather in houses of worship for prayer, education
and discussion, raise our hearts and voices in worship and song, hear from inspirational preachers and teachers and
take action. We'll walk together to a rally in front of a local gun
store notorious for selling guns used to threaten,
wound and kill. Together we'll call for retailers of firearms to adopt a
sensible Code of Conduct to dramatically reduce the
illegal trafficking of handguns. This is the same code
that has been adopted by Wal-Mart, America's top gun
seller. Won't you join us? A joint effort of the Church of the Brethren, Mennonite Church USA, Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of
the Religious Society of Friends and others who want
to worship and witness For more information or to register email or call:
saturday@peacegathering2009.org 267-519-5302 ---------------- 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 ----------------------------- Remember to support The Coalition, Inc.’s on-air personalities… Life, Liberty and The Pursuit Of Happiness with Dr. John Churchville and
Nancy Ellen, Wednesdays at 1pm. Technically Speaking with the award winning Tech
Guru, JC Lamkin on WNWR 1540 AM, Saturdays at
2pm. Sister Phile Chionesu, organizer of the Million Woman
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