presents
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News From The Coalition, Inc. |
Friday 31 October 2008 |
Volume 3,
Number 9 |
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 … 07 Green Piece … 09 Grants, Scholarships & Instruction…
10 SpotLight … 13 Arts for Awareness … 13 Coming Up …18 Computers and Technology … 22 A Hand Up … 22 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 Refuse to compromise what
you know to be right for
anyone or anything. JOIN THE COALITION! http://groups.google.com/group/coalition-the Page 05 JOIN THE COALITION! Don't pray when it rains if you
don't pray when the sun
shines. Page 06 Volunteers are still needed to help organize
the first INTER-FAITH COMMUNITY Page 07 There were these two buddies
out walking their dogs, one
with a Doberman and the
other with a Chihuahua, when
they smelled something
delicious coming from a
nearby restaurant. The buddy with the Doberman
says to his friend, “Let’s go
over to that restaurant and get
something to eat.” The buddy
with the Chihuahua says, “We
can’t go in there, we’ve got
dogs with us.” The buddy with the Doberman
says, “Just follow my lead.”
He puts on a pair of dark
glasses and walks into the
restaurant, when the
restaurant owner comes over
and says, “Sorry pal, no pets
allowed.” The man with the Doberman
replies, “You don’t
understand, this is my Seeing
Eye dog.” The owner, skeptical, says “A
Doberman Pinscher?” The Doberman’s master says,
“Yes, they’re using them now
– they’re very good and they
protect me from robbers, too.”
The owner says, “Come on in.” When the man with the
Chihuahua sees this, he puts
on a pair of dark glasses and
starts to walk in. Once again
the restaurant owner says,
“Sorry, pal, no pets allowed.” The guy with the Chihuahua
says, “You don’t understand.
This is my Seeing Eye dog.” “A Chihuahua?” says the
owner. The man with the dog replies,
“A Chihuahua? They gave me
a Chihuahua?! Page 08 JOIN THE COALITION! You only have power over people as
long as you don't take everything away
from them. But when you've robbed a
man of everything he's no longer in your
power -- he's free again. Page 09 Life is a series of natural and
spontaneous changes. Don't resist them -
that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in
whatever way they like. 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… "The future will be better tomorrow."
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Greetings Coalition Family! Join us on Thursday, November 13th, , 6:30 pm at the
new For My Daughter Library 6328 Germantown
Avenue, as Michael Rice presents his workshop
“Urban Networking 101”, please RSVP while there are
still seats available. This from our friends at ICON, Volunteering at Philacares For this year's Philadelphia Cares Day, ICON worked
side-by-side with Drexel University teams to rejuvenate
the West Mill Creek Park. We had a solid turnout of about 35 people who gave
their Saturday morning (and part of the afternoon) to
pull weeds, rake, and clear broken glass and trash
from area tennis courts, basketball courts, and nearby
alleys. Squads kept sidewalks clean and painted the
park's recreational center. Creative ICON members
even scaled fences to remove stubborn vegetation. Now the community will enjoy a cleaner, more
hospitable park space. Thanks to the attendees for
your hard work! And many thanks to Dave Hong,
ICON's encouraging and always supportive team
captain, for organizing such a fun and productive day! 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
Familynet This program provides parents with access to Familet,
a computer service that allows parents to track their
children’s grades and test scores and to access
educational resources. The program offers parents training on how to access
and use these services. The School District of Philadelphia has arrangements
with several computer dealers to offer parents who
need a computer or internet access hardware and
software at a discounted price. For more information call: 215.701.6507
----------- 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… Leadership Skills For The 21st Century This year's Emerging Minority Leadership Conference
will WOW you with dynamic speakers and innovative
workshops. What a great use of Title 1 funds! You will acquire
leadership skills, have an opportunity to network,
connect with emerging leaders from across the
country, and learn more about PTA. WHEN: Saturday, November 1, 2008 WHERE: Marriott Oakbrook Hotel, 1401 W. 22ND STREET, Oak Brook,
Illinois REGISTRATION: $100.00 registration includes: All
conference materials, breakfast, lunch and snacks on
Saturday; and transportation to and from Oak Brook. SPACES WILL FILL UP QUICKLY, SO START
PLANNING NOW TO RESERVE YOURS. Visit:
http://www.pta.org/emerging_minority_leaders.asp FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE
PTA NATIONAL OFFICE AT 800-307-4PTA (4782) ext.
336. Online registration is now open. Seats will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. --------------- College 101: Planning For College Financial Aid for College Lucien E. Blackwell/West Philadelphia Regional Library 125 So. 52nd Street 215.685.7433 Wednesday, November 5, 2008
6:00 PM Learn about different types of financial aid, how to
apply and where to get further information. Facilitated by Michael J. Robinson, M.S., Education Planner Specialist from PHEAA (Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency). ------------- Chief David Stands-With-Song & The Sacred Circle dance Troupe Chief David is the Principle Chief of the Cherokee Nation of New Jersey. Join
us in celebrating Indigenous storytelling, music and sacred dance. Sunday, November 9th 2 PM Parkway Central Library Montgomery Auditorium 1901 Vine Street 215.686.5415 Free! 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 RE-IMAGINING CITIES 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, SCHOLARSHIPS & INSTRUCTION Chinese Language Meetup ICON and The Philadelphia Chinese Meetup Group
have agreed to lend support to each other for the
proliferation of bettering our opportunities for
networking through the Asian and Philadelphia
community. Meet and mingle with fellow Chinese
Speakers! Come to a Chinese Language Meetup to
practice speaking, build vocabulary and finally figure
out those verb conjugations! All ages and levels are
welcome. The Philadelphia Chinese meet up group
also seeks to facilitate and promote scholarship of
language communication, and unity of people through
healthy interaction. Sundays 5:00pm (every week) Zen Tea House 225 N 11th St Philadelphia, PA 19107 ----------- “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 & Praise Series” **** ***Calling All Poets, Singers, Comedians, &
Musicians*** OPEN MIC - OPEN MIC - OPEN MIC - OPEN MIC - OPEN
MIC The Place to be is WESLEY A.M.E ZION CHURCH –
1500 Lombard Street, Phila., PA 19146 Rev. Dr. Paul S. Hoggard, Pastor ***Live Musical Band- “MTM” Many Thoughts of
Music*** SATURDAY – 11/01/2008 FROM – 5pm to 9pm $10.00 Donation $5.00 Donation for Performing Poets/Singers HOSTED BY: “CRUCIAL”- Also Host of Panoramic
Poetry, Sponsored by October Gallery http://www.myspace.com/CrucialPoet Also Featuring: Poetry By: “Runett Nia Ebo” Gospel Comedian – Lawrence Scott Wesley A.M.E Zion Church – “Jubilee Singers” Introducing “William” DINNERS SOLD BY: Brenda’s Soul Food Café ------------ 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 ------------ Art Sanctuary’s 10th Anniversary Gala The 10th Anniversary Gala will be extraordinary.
Grammy-nominated composer and jazz musician
Hannibal Lokumbe has been commissioned to write a
new work for a 200-voice choir. “A Shepherd Among
Us” will premier at the Gala on Friday, Nov. 14, 2008,
followed by a reception at Girard College. First, event
goers will attend the world premier concert in the 1,500
seat Girard College Chapel at 6:30pm. Immediately
following the concert, gala reception attendees will
take a short walk across campus to historic Founders
Hall where four themed rooms will feature music,
performance, food, drink and dancing with an amazing
diversity of great folks. About Father Paul Washington Father Washington, a crucial Philadelphia figure in the turbulent years of the 1960s and 70s, believed that the Bible’s greatest and most insistent prophecy was its cry for justice. To this end, and to improve the lives of black Americans, he welcomed the historic Black Unity and Black Panther Conferences at the Church of the Advocate in North Philadelphia, a National Historical Landmark. He also ordained the first women priests in the Episcopal Church, the American arm of the worldwide Anglican communion. Fr. Paul remained a tireless advocate of a peaceful, if prophetic and disturbing, resolution. The mere sound of his eloquent, baritone voice, it is said, could stop a riot. That is the voice that Hannibal Lokumbe captures—to speak to us again. ----------- Jaamil Kosoko – Poems and Dances November 16, 2008 2 PM Parkway Central Library Montgomery Auditorium 1901 Vine Street Philadelphia, PA 215.686.5415 A showcase of collected works created by poet and
choreographer Jaamil Kosoko explores technology and
personal history. Free! 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. --------------- The Institute of the Black World 21st Century State of the Black World Conference II Town Hall Meeting At New Orleans Confab Excitement is building as organizers across North and South America, Africa,
Europe and the Caribbean are preparing to lead delegations to the State of the
Black World Conference (SOBWC) in New Orleans, November 19-23,
2008. The Conference is timed to occur two weeks after an historic
presidential election. While people of African descent are excited about the
prospect of an Obama victory, most seasoned observers concur that a myriad
of issues rooted in institutional racism and poverty will continue to plague Black
people in America and the world whoever wins the White House. “The failure
of government to respond effectively to the tragedy of Katrina mirrors a failure
to act in Darfur, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Haiti. Millions of our
people around the world suffer because of these failures of vision and will,”
remarked Rick Adams, Chairman of the Conference Planning Committee.
“SOBWC will be our political convention, a time to collectively embrace
priority policy proposals to present to the new administration.” In that spirit, the opening event for SOBWC will be a National/International
Town Hall Meeting, Thursday, November 20th, at the Ernest Morial
Convention Center focused on the theme The Black Agenda and the
Presidential Election. This marquee session will be moderated by Bev
Smith, host of The Bev Smith Show on the American Urban Radio Networks
(AURN), and CharlesOgletree, Harvard Law School Jesse Climenko
Professor of Law. The distinguished panelists include: Marc Morial, President/CEO National
Urban League; Rev.Al Sharpton, President, National Action Network
(NAN); Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, President, National Rainbow/PUSH
Coalition; Ben Jealous, the new President/CEO, NAACP; Dr.Julianne
Malveaux, President, Bennett College for Women; Dr. Ronald Walters,
Professor of Government and Politics, University of Maryland; Dr.Elsie
Scott,President/CEO, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation: Dr. Iva E.
CarruthersGeneral Secretary, Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference, Inc.;
Atty. Faya Rose Sanders, Founder, Voting Rights Museum, Selma,
Alabama; and, Dr. E. Faye Williams, President, National Congress of Black
Women. The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan, Leader of the Nation
of Islam, has also been invited to be a panelist for the Town Hall Meeting. Centered on the theme - Return to the Source, Restoring Family,
Rebuilding Community, Renewing the Struggle,SOBWC is being
convened by the Institute of the Black World 21st Century, under the
leadership of veteran social and political activist Dr. Ron Daniels. A major goal
of the conference is to focus national and international attention on New
Orleans and the Gulf in support of the right to return of evacuees/displaced
persons and their heroic struggle to reclaim and rebuild their homes and
neighborhoods. Dr. Daniels hopes SOBWC will attract hundreds of people from Black
communities across the United States and people of African descent
communities in Canada, the Caribbean, Central and South America, Europe
and Africa. “It is crystal clear that massive public and private investments in
people, families and communities is what is required to rebuild communities like
New Orleans in America and the Pan African World,” according to Dr.
Daniels. “The only way that is going to happen is if there is a massive national
and international movement anchored by institutions like IBW to demand social
justice and social change. SOBWC will be a modest step in galvanizing such a
movement,” he continued. In addition to the Town Hall Meeting the program/schedule will include the
Damu Smith Leadership Development and Organizer Training Institute; Katrina
Policy Roundtables; a Special Session on Haiti; Pan African Policy Forum;
Black Family Summit; a wide range of issue area Working Sessions; and
Intergenerational Dialogues. Members of the Conference National Planning Committee include Rick
Adams, Co-convener of the West PA Black Political Assembly; Kimberley
Richards, Peoples Institute for Survival and Beyond, Co-Chairperson; George
Turner, Events Planner; Badi Murphy, Production Coordinator. Larry Hayes,
National Association of Black Social Workers, and Walter Umrani, Millions
More Movement are the New Orleans Liaisons. Carolyn McClair, CMPR
Public Relations, is the Conference Administrator. Persons interested in attending SOBWC should register now and make hotel
and travel accommodations as soon as possible. For further Information call: 888.774.2921 or email sobwc@ibw21.org or visit
http://stateoftheblackworld.org/
Registration Information The Headquarter Hotel: Astor Crowne Plaza, 739 Canal
Street $153 Single or Double plus tax and occupancy, $20 for
additional occupant 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… NEW TIME! Straight Up WORD with Dr. John Elliott Churchville, Senior
Pastor of The Liberation Fellowship Church of Jesus, on WNWR 1540 AM,
Sundays at 9:30am. Dr. Churchville will explore the Holy Scriptures verse by
verse for your spiritual and practical edification. Life, Liberty and The Pursuit Of Happiness with Dr. John Churchville and
Nancy Ellen, Wednesdays at 1pm. Sister Phile Chionesu, organizer of the Million Woman
March, Saturdays 10:30pm to 12am on Blog Talk Radio
“Nu Day Resurrection and Liberation" Show
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