Atlanta Free Citizen Advocacy & Organizing Seminar: APAB Citizen Engagement Seminar on Saturday, April 14th
April 10, 2012
Citizens of Atlanta get information about funding and services to revitalize or keep your neighborhoods viable. Attend the 3rd Annual APAB Citizen Engagement Seminar on Saturday, April 14th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Atlanta City Hall, 55 Trinity Avenue, SW, Atlanta 30303.
Topics include: citizen advocacy, organizing, public services, government and governance and breakout sessions on education and housing.
Event sponsors are APAB, City of Atlanta, Community & Housing Initiatives Corporation, EDUtheWORLD, League of Women Voters Atlanta/Fulton, Partnership for Southern Equity, STAND-UP, The Atlanta University Center Consortium Inc., The Branford Group, and The Civic League for Regional Atlanta.
The seminar is free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged. Registration information is available at apab.eventbrite.com or 404.827.8011.
IT’S TIME TO FILL THE CHAMBER
ATTEND FREE SEMINAR AND RECEIVE A ”CITIZEN RESOURCE DIRECTORY”
COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST & LUNCH: PROVIDED BY OUR SPONSORS
INAUGURAL EDUCATION PANEL DISCUSSION – EDUCATION AT-A-GLANCE -
MOVING FORWARD WITH HOPE
Learn WHAT to do, WHERE to go and WHEN to act!
Find out where to go to get answers that result in solutions to build and
enhance your community. This seminar is designed to help you learn
about city and community-based services and products available to help
you create, enhance and sustain the quality of life in your
community — the places where you live, work and play.
Who Should Attend?
Concerned Citizens
Educators/Administrators
Community Relations Professionals
Youth and Seniors
Faith-Based Leaders
Community Leaders
Neighborhood Organizers
Community Stakeholders
College Students
NPU Officers
9:00AM – 3:00PM
Seminar Agenda & Breakout Sessions: Citizen Advocacy and Organizing, Public Services, Government and Governance, Education At-A-Glance: Moving Forward With New Hope and Housing and Support Services
REMEMBER TO SHARE THIS INVITE WITH NEIGHBORS AND FRIENDS!
OUR SPONSORS
City of Atlanta Planning Department, Atlanta Planning Advisory Board, Community & Housing Initiatives Corporation, EDUtheWORLD, League of Women Voters Atlanta/Fulton,Atlanta University Center Consortium Inc., The Bradford Group, The Civic League for Regional Atlanta, Partnership for Southern Equity, and STAND-UP
OUR PARTNERS
Next Steps Youth Entrepreneurship Program, Inc., Parents As Partners Academic Center, The Atlanta Community Engagement Team
The Cut with that Brother! Let Us Make Man: The Gathering to Reclaim Black Manhood | Saturday May 5th | Free Registration Now
April 7, 2012
VideoBuzz: Let Us Make Man: The Gathering to Reclaim Black Manhood will be known for excellence in training, developing and empowering Black Men that Rebuild and Transform the Black Family and Community
Invited Speakers include:
Judge Penny Brown Reynolds Danny Glover
C.T. Vivian Dr. Michael Battle
Stedman Graham Dr. Barbara King
Father Michael Pfleger Rev. Timothy McDonald
Free registration now open | Transportation from Atlanta available at minimal cost | Share event with friends and family.
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The Clippings: Kappa Alpha Psi and Omega Psi Phi, historically black fraternities Form Obama Super PAC
January 10, 2012
Backed by members of Kappa Alpha Psi and Omega Psi Phi, historically black fraternities that both celebrated their centennials last year, 1911 United aims to raise $1.5 million toward training and organizing African-American voters in key battleground states to re-elect President Obama. Members of the two fraternities joined forces last year, officially forming the committee in December, after seeing that both organizations were running their own campaign volunteer-recruitment efforts at college homecoming events.
“We were thinking about how we could really honor the legacy of those brothers who got together 100 years ago, and we thought perhaps the best thing we could do is help re-elect our president,” Sinclair Skinner, committee treasurer, told The Root.
To achieve this goal, 1911 United plans to organize and deploy 10,000 volunteers to register at least 100 voters each and activate them to hit the polls. The PAC is focusing its efforts in Florida, North Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana and Colorado
Hair She Goes! Priceless Project, Driven to Recognize, Celebrate and Empower 1,000,000 Priceless Female Spirits (13 to 20 years old)
July 26, 2011
Ruby Taylor, M.S.W. founder of the Priceless Project™, is committed to ensuring that 1,000,000 young women and girls (13 to 20 years old) know they are PRICELESS. The Priceless Project™ offers Community Outreach and an inspirational online community at the PricelessProject.com.
The website, http://PricelessProject.com, launches July 29th, 2011 as an online resource to recognize, celebrate and empower the female priceless spirit. The Priceless Project strongly believes in Community Outreach. We will do monthly Community Outreach in Lancaster City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, New York City and beyond.
The PRICELESS Project originated in 2007 when master’s level social worker Ruby L. Taylor began to internalize the pain and hurt her nieces and students faced because of family, social and educational circumstances. To support and encourage her nieces and students, she wrote a poem entitled “What Are You Worth?” Ruby used the poem for hurting teenagers in Lancaster City, Pennsylvania to help encourage each student to know he or she is PRICELESS. She took a special interest in young ladies and girls in 2011 when Rowena Dixon, a fellow co-worker, expressed a need to help young ladies understand their self-worth.
Growing up in the Bronx, New York, Ruby knows firsthand what happens when a young women does not feel worthy. As a result, she was on the verge of failing out of high school and living a life she did not desire. One day, Crystal Russell, a neighborhood friend, invited her to a dinner at the Marriot Marquis with the Attorney General Janet Reno. Ruby says, “That night, sitting with high-achieving students from various NYC public high schools exposed me to possibilities. I realized I was worthy of being invited to an event for honor students, even though I was not an honor student. I was worthy of graduating high school. I was worthy of attending college and going after my goals. The one night of possibility changed my life view forever. It took the life of pain and hurt and turned it into a life of healing, hope and joy. I realized I was priceless, no matter what.”
About PricelessProject.com
The Priceless Project is an inspirational online community for young women to promote self-worth, success and self-development. The site offers visitors expertise on various topics impacting the female priceless spirit from family issues, relationship problems, school concerns, drug abuse, sexual abuse and much more. We have notable experts giving their support and expertise, such as Vanessa Van Petten, one of the nation’s youngest experts on parenting and adolescents; Teen Life Coach Barb Steinberg, LMSW; sexual assault expert Dr. Carolyn West; founding program director of the Respect Institute Jessica Baker; drugs and alcohol counselor JuliAnn Crommelin; and self-esteem expert for adolescent girls Anea Bogue. Visitors will find online mentoring, self-worth quiz, online soap opera for high school students, shout-outs, resources and much more.
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The Cut with that Brother! Call Me MISTER Saving Our Boys Campaign presents the Summer Reception Fundraiser | July 13, 2011 Philadelphia, PA
July 5, 2011
The Cut with that Brother! — DryerBuzz.com — Saving Our Boys Campaign presents the Summer Reception Fundraiser to be held Wednesday, July 13, 2011 5:30pm-7:30pm at RAW Sushi & Sake Lounge, 1225 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA . Supporters of Saving Our Boys that will be in attendance include Wells Fargo, The Call Me Mister Teacher Leadership Development program, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania and Project GRAD USA.
The S.O.B. Campaign was developed to counteract the growing problems of increased dropout rates and decrease the prison to pipeline epidemic amongst black males by providing yearlong leadership/mentorship development institute that addresses key areas of performance; personal, academic and social. The objective of the S.O.B. (Saving Our Boys) Summer Leadership Development Institute is to provide a week long residential experience, opportunity, access and support to young boys of color in the Philadelphia Metropolitan Community. The goal is to not only motivate young boys to be great but empower them to live in greatness as well-adjusted citizens, professionals and contributors to their community. Join us for an evening of networking, while supporting and celebrating the future of one of Philadelphia’s most valuable treasures-young boys of color. The S.O.B Campaign was created by leaders in the business, philanthropic and education community to uplift young boys, infuse culture and bring together communities in the City of Philadelphia. Follow the Buzz via http://savingourboys.eventbrite.comThe Cut with that Brother! — You just got the buzz from www.DryerBuzz.com — Combing the headlines. Transforming the way we look — at life.
Got Buzz – Pitch it http://Pitch.DryerBuzz.comThe Clippings: Consortium of African American Organizations (CAAO) Offers Online Silent Executive Auction
May 3, 2011
Bid in CAAO’s Online Silent Executive Auction
The Clippings – Consortium of African American Organizations (CAAO) offers opportunity to make a connection that will jumpstart your business or career. Gain access to more than 40 hard to reach executives and local celebrities. Spend one-on-one time with top executives and officials who have the ability to positively impact your career. Learn from some of the best and brightest individuals in our community. Secure a unique selling opportunity for your small business or organization. Winning bids are completely secure and fully tax deductible. Financially support the youth and educational programs of CAAO and our partnering organizations. Receive valuable advice on the direction or market niche of your business. Acquire referrals for your career, company, or organization. CAAO (pronounced K-O) is an umbrella consulting organization for the black professional organizations of Northeast Ohio. Follow the Buzz via www.biddingforgood.com/caaoauction2011The Clippings — You just got the buzz from www.DryerBuzz.com — Clipping the headlines. Transforming the way we look — at life.
Got Buzz – Pitch it http://Pitch.DryerBuzz.comHair She Goes! Atlanta Teen Girls Receive Scholarships | 100 Black Women, Inc?s MECCA Chapter Annual Gala April 16 Honors Pearl Cleage and Dr. Delores Aldridge
April 4, 2011
On Saturday, April 16 at 7 o’clock in the evening, a group of young Atlanta teen girls will be honored with scholarship dollars for college, thanks to the LITTLE LADIES OF MECCA Mentoring Program chaired by The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc’s MECCA Chapter. The 2011 scholarship gala, held at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis 265 Peachtree Center Avenue Atlanta, GA 30303, is an annual fundraiser generating awareness for a thriving mentoring program for girls of color grades 9-12 in the areas of Arts and Cultural Affairs, Health and Wellness and Political Awareness.
This year’s Arts and Culture honoree is Award-Winning playwright and author Pearl Cleage, one of the pre-eminent authors of African American women’s fiction. She is a best-seller on ESSENCE and Oprah’s Book Clubs as well as an NAACP Image Award winner for fiction in 2007. Well known for her plays, including Bourbon at the Border, Blues for an Alabama Sky, and Flyin’ West. The scholarship gala will also present a community service award to Distinguished Professor of Sociology & African American Studies, Dr. Delores Aldridge, of Emory University. Tickets for the 2011 Scholarship Gala can be purchased online for $125.00 thru April 11, 2011 and through a member of NC100BW, MECCA Chapter. Table sponsorships are also available starting at $500.00. To support the Little Ladies of MECCA after this date, donations and ticket purchases will be accepted onsite at the gala event. Follow the Buzz via www.mecca2011scholarshipgala.com.Hair She Goes! — You just got the buzz from www.DryerBuzz.com — Combing the headlines. Transforming the way we look — at life.
Got Buzz – Pitch it http://Pitch.DryerBuzz.comNational Urban League (NUL) Centennial Conference 2010 – Watch LIVE Online
July 28, 2010
Webcasts will begin on Wednesday, July 28th at 8am.
Be a Part of our Centennial Celebration in Washington, DC, July 28-31!
This historic summer in Washington, DC, our Centennial Conference will bring together an extraordinary group of the nation’s leading business, community, and political figures. We are excited to celebrate this monumental milestone with you – 100 years of empowering communities and changing lives. Empowerment Time: Past, Present & Future is this year’s conference theme and it signifies the progress and promise of the National Urban League movement.
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BlackFridayGiving.org: MeetTheNeedAtlanta.org
April 23, 2009
Meet The Need is based in Hoschton, Ga. Has 6 ministry homes that can house 40 men. Offers an alternative to 12-step programs. Five of the homes are located in Gwinnett County and one in Barrow County. Christain organization, makes no apologies that number one goal is to make sure each man that walks through their doors learns how to facilitate their relationship with the Lord. Program is called “One-Step with Jesus”. Teaches men how to overcome their addictions not how to manage them. Teaches sin mortification, not sin management.
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BlackFridayGiving: Hosea Feed The Hungry
February 16, 2009
Hosea Feed The Hungry and Homeless was founded in 1971 by civil rights icons Rev. Hosea and Juanita T. Williams. Their vision was instrumental in guiding Hosea Feed The Hungry and Homeless as it became one of the most significant human services organization in the Southeast United States providing services for some 50,000 people per year. In 2000, Afemo and Elisabeth Omilami, who have extensive experience in program development and an in-depth knowledge of meeting the basic needs of families in crisis so those families don’t become homeless especially the working poor and the homeless, tripled the numbers served and expanded HFTH to a year-round human service organization. Learn More | Give
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