Legacy of Trailblazer Shirley Chisholm '46 Highlighted at Annual Speaker Series 11/17/15

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Legacy of Trailblazer Shirley Chisholm '46 Highlighted at Annual Speaker Series Legacy of Trailblazer Shirley Chisholm '46 Highlighted at Annual Speaker Series Nov. 16, 2015 Shirley Chisholm '46 (center) announced her groundbreaking presidential candidacy, supported by celebrities like actor Ossie Davis (right). "What would it mean if President Obama or Hillary Clinton evoked Shirley Chisholm's name?" asks Zinga A. Fraser Ph.D., the new director of the Shirley Chisholm Project on Brooklyn Women's Activism, "because, in many ways, she not only paves the way for them, she provides a trajectory and strategy on how to create political coalitions that cross boundaries." Fraser, a former endowed post-doctoral fellow in women's and gender studies and recipient of the American Political Science Association's 2014 Byran Jackson Dissertation Research on Minority Politics Award, has organized this year's Shirley Chisholm Day talk, held on Nov. 17 in the Penthouse of the Brooklyn College Student Center. The keynote address will be delivered by Robin Kelley, the Gary B. Nash Professor of American History at the University of California-Los Angeles. The annual event celebrates the legacy of Shirley Chisholm '46, who became the first major-party black candidate for president of the United States and the first woman to run for the Democratic presidential nomination.  "She provides what Professor Kelley identifies as ‘the freedom dream'—that is, how we can reimagine and understand freedom, despite the outcome," adds Fraser. Chisholm's memoir Unbought and Unbossed details her grassroots, community-building efforts among a wide variety of constituencies, including blacks, whites, Latinos, lower-income and middle-class families, women across demographics, and the LGBT community. Her work with the last group, Fraser says, was ahead of its time and often overlooked by scholars. It also illustrates how difficult forging these alliances can be, even in a place like Brooklyn, which, according to Fraser, has one of the highest numbers of black women elected to public office in the country.   Chief among her responsibilities, Zinga A. Fraser, Ph.D., the new director of the Brooklyn College Shirley Chisholm Project on Brooklyn Women's Activism, is looking forward to promoting Chisholm's continued importance to Brooklyn and beyond. "Chisholm also tells us a great deal about the possibility and importance of learning from political failures," says Fraser. "As much as her story is about the aspirational, groundbreaking work that she did, it's also about the constraints in coalition building. In the end, it wasn't her ability to connect these groups, but the inability of these groups to work together for a common cause. But even in her failure to get various coalitions to work collectively, she provides us with some of the playbook that would later be utilized by our current president." This semester is Fraser's first as director of the Shirley Chisholm Project on Brooklyn Women's Activism, whose archive, housed at the Brooklyn College Library, is the world's largest for Chisholm-related artifacts. Fraser took over the role from Barbara Winslow and is very excited about the efforts to raise Chisholm's profile as a central and influential figure in the contemporary political landscape. "The goal is to connect Chisholm's legacy to present-day conversations around race, gender, politics and social and economic inequality. Moreover, I hope to place Chisholm and her legacy in context with current issues that impact the Brooklyn communities she supported," says Fraser. "That is why we have had a wide array of speakers both national and local. So part of her legacy is the political empowerment of marginalized communities, as well as providing a model for political accountability. She advocated for those considered invisible by politicians and the media." Fraser is currently writing a book that is a comparative study of Shirley Chisholm and Barbara Jordan, as well as other black women political figures, in the context of examining their political genius, the different strategies they used to affect change, and how they negotiated the intersections of racism, misogyny, and sexism. Fraser also hopes to raise awareness and funds to accomplish things like bolstering the archive, creating paid internships that will allow students to work on Chisholm-related projects and conferences and perhaps even financing scholarships in Chisholm's name. To learn more about Shirley Chisholm and the work of the Shirley Chisholm Project on Brooklyn Women's Activism, please visit the project's website. See the Brooklyn College calendar for details about the Shirley Chisholm Day event. Source: Brooklyn College

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Girls of Color Face Disproportionately Harsh Discipline at School #BlackGirlsMatter

New Report from Columbia Law School's Center for Intersectionality and Social Policy Studies Recommends Including Girls of Color in Policies to End School-to-Prison Pipeline

Media Contact: Public Affairs, 212-854-2650 or publicaffairs@law.columbia.edu

New York, February 4, 2015—Girls of color face much harsher school discipline than their white peers but are excluded from current efforts to address the school-to-prison pipeline, according to a new report issued today by Columbia Law School’s Center for Intersectionality and Social Policy Studies and the African American Policy Forum.  

The report, Black Girls Matter: Pushed Out, Overpoliced and Underprotected, is based on a new review of national data and personal interviews with young women in Boston and New York. 

“As public concern mounts for the needs of men and boys of color through initiatives like the White House’s My Brother’s Keeper, we must challenge the assumption that the lives of girls and women—who are often left out of the national conversation—are not also at risk,” said Columbia Law School Professor Kimberlé Crenshaw, the report’s lead author and the director of the Center for Intersectionality and Social Policy Studies.

Crenshaw, a leading authority in how law and society are shaped by race and gender, argues that an intersectional approach encompassing how related identity categories such as race, gender, and class overlap to create inequality on multiple levels is necessary to address the issue of school discipline and the school-to-prison pipeline.

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Read more online at Columbia University or African American Policy Forum, Inc.

NYC 2/27/15 - My Brother’s Keeper Community Convening

SAVE THE DATE
YOUNG MEN’S INITIATIVE
My Brother’s Keeper Community Convening
Friday, February 27th, 2015
8:30am-3:00pm
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
515 Malcolm X Boulevard
Between 135th and 136th Streets
On February 27th, you are invited to join the NYC Young Men’s
Initiative for the My Brother’s Keeper Community Convening at
the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. This event
will provide a unique opportunity for community members,
elected officials, and partners from across the city to discuss
strategies for engaging young men of color.
Formal invitation to follow. We look forward to your attendance.
For more information contact: ymiconvening@cityhall.nyc.gov

2/24/15 "Broken Windows, Broken Schools: A Panel on Education Justice" at Columbia University

2/24 "BROKEN WINDOWS, BROKEN SCHOOLS: A PANEL ON EDUCATION AND JUSTICE" @IRAASColumbiaU https://t.co/KGZyIoOyAC pic.twitter.com/mp9pdCBqpC
— IRAAS Alumni Council (@IRAASalumni) February 4, 2015

Many times schools are looked at as a solution to an inequal society. This panel brings together a range of experts on the connections between schools and communities to highlight what policies and practices be undertaken to make both more just.

February 24, 2015

6:00pm- 8:00pm

3rd Floor Lecture Hall-

Columbia School of Journalism

Free & Open To the Public 

**PANELISTS **

• Zakiyah Ansari, Advocacy Director, Alliance for Quality Education
• R. L'Heureux Lewis-McCoy - Associate Professor of Sociology, City College of New York
• Carla Shedd - Assistant Professor of Sociology, Columbia University
• Jose, Luis Vilson - NYC Public School Teacher and Author 

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Source: Columbia University, Institute for Research in African American Studies

APOLLO UPTOWN HALL - HEAR OUR VOICES, COUNT OUR VOTES: MLK’S MARCH CONTINUES SUNDAY, JANUARY 18 AT 3PM

APOLLO UPTOWN HALL - HEAR OUR VOICES,

COUNT OUR VOTES: MLK’S MARCH CONTINUES

SUNDAY, JANUARY 18 AT 3PM

Presented by WNYC and the Apollo Theater 

Co-moderators:

                        Brian Lehrer and Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry

Panelists:

                        Dante Berry - Deputy Director, Million Hoodies Movement for Justice

                        Rita Bender - Lawyer, Teacher, Activist

                        Majora Carter - Urban Revitalization Strategist

                        Daryl Pinckney - Author

                        Charles Rangel - U.S. House of Rep. New York's 13th Congressional District

                        Michael Skolnik - Civil Rights Leader, Political Director to Russell Simmons

Special Tribute Performances to: Maya Angelou, Ruby Dee and Yuri Kochiyama

Musical Performance by: Alyson Williams and Refining Faith

In celebration of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, WNYC’s annual Martin Luther King Day celebration will return to the Apollo Theater for a special edition of the Apollo’s Uptown Hall series, which brings together Harlem audiences with scholars, community leaders, and activists to engage in conversation about King’s legacy and how his teachings affect us today. This year's event explores the 50 years since the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. WNYC’s Brian Lehrer will co-host this event with MSNBC's Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry as they guide us through the past half-century and explore the significant moments leading to today's democratic landscape in America.

This event is FREE and open to the public

* First admittance given to those who register.

Click here to RSVP

Source: © 2014 APOLLO THEATER FOUNDATION INC.,

CBCF Congressional Internship Program Deadline 2/28/15

CBCF Congressional Internship Program

The CBCF Congressional Internship program sponsored by Walmart offers undergraduate students the opportunity to learn about the legislative process, leadership and careers in the policy making process. Interns work in Congressional Black Caucus member offices, attend professional development events, and participate in leadership development projects. Housing and a stipend are provided. This program is offered every summer. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale; should be at least a college sophomore at the time of application; have a permit to work in the U.S.; and have a demonstrated interest in public service, governance, and the policy-making process. Recent graduates are eligible as long as they have not yet started post-graduate studies and have graduated no more than a year from the internship program start date.

You must use your full first and last name as your display name when creating your application account. This will allow us to locate your application when uploading your transcripts.

Our two-part online application will require you to submit the following:
(1) Two short essays answering the questions provided in the application.
(2) Three electronically submitted letters of recommendation.
(3) A one-page resume listing extracurricular activities, honors, employment, community service, and special skills
(4) In addition, official sealed transcripts from all institutions attended should be MAILED to CBCF to the internships program’s attention.

PLEASE NOTE: Our online application has “two” segments. The first is the general application which collects materials relevant for all of our programs. Once you have completed this portion, you will be brought to a section showing all opportunities for which you may be eligible. Here is where you can answer opportunity-specific questions for each scholarship/internship/etc., such as personal statements, additional references, art samples, etc.

You can find more information on the following pages: 
http://www.cbcfinc.org/lips.html
http://www.cbcfinc.org/frequently-asked-questions-faq.html

Award

Internship

Scopes

Internships

Deadline

02/28/2015

Supplemental Questions

1. Are you legally eligible to work or study in the U.S?
2. If applicable: Visa Type
3. If applicable: Date of Exipration
4. Please request an additional letter of recommendation (from an individual other than those requested on your General Application).
5. Please upload an essay for each of the questions below. Be sure that your essay has one-inch margins on all sides, is double-spaced, typed in Times New Roman 11-12 pt. font, does not exceed 2 pages and includes your name and essay title in the headers.
   • Essay 1: What is your definition of leadership and how will your participation in the program enhance your leadership skills?
   • Essay 2: Identify the most pressing public policy issue affecting your community. If you were a Member of Congress, what measures would you take to address this issue?
6. Show 6 more

To apply, please sign in or sign up and complete an application.

Source: Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

Empower Youth to Sustain the Planet

At the UN Economic and Social Council Youth Forum, Hashem Bajwa, CEO of DE-DE, announced the launch of a thunderclap in support of young people across the globe. Show that you too want to give youth the opportunity to get a solid foundation in the sciences to be able to solve global challenges. Help create some “thunder”!

Source: http://united-nations.tumblr.com

Khary Lazarre-White from the "Gathering of Leaders" interview series

Khary Lazarre-White from the "Gathering of Leaders" interview series

Looking Ahead: What is working in New York City for Educating Our Children?

The Metropolitan Center for Urban Education at New York University & The Brotherhood/Sister Sol present...

Looking Ahead: What is working in New York City for Educating Our Children?
Moderator:

• William C. Rhoden, Columnist, The New York Times

Panelists:

• Dr. Merryl H. Tisch, Chancellor, New York State Board of Regents
• Dr. Pedro A. Noguera, Peter L. Agnew Professor of Education, New York University & Executive Director, Metropolitan Center for Urban Education
• Khary Lazarre-White, Esq., Executive Director & Co-Founder, The Brotherhood/Sister Sol
• Zakiyah Ansari, Parent Organizer, Coalition for Educational Justice
• Avram Barlowe, Teacher, Urban Academy Laboratory High School

Tuesday, March 6th, 7:30pm at New York University’s Kimmel Center, 60 Washington Square South, 10th floor auditorium 


http://www.brotherhood-sistersol.org/events/educational-panel-2012

Worst Drought in 60 years

Have you seen the photos? They're horrifying. Young children malnourished and struggling to survive. Thousands of people desperately searching for food and water. Fields and livestock lifeless and depleted. The worst drought in 60 years is ravaging the Horn of Africa. Click here to automatically sign our petition telling world leaders to step up funding and stop this crisis: http://act.one.org/sign/horn_of_africa_us Of course these are more than just photos. Real people in the Horn of Africa are suffering through a historic drought that worsens by the hour. Real people are trying to find the food and water they need just to survive one more day. Already tens of thousands have starved to death, and an estimated 11.6 million are in desperate need of basic provisions. I don't know about you, but that's pretty hard to fathom. Despite the urgency of the situation, most world leaders are responding too slowly. Immediate aid is essential. Yet at the same time we must not let them drop the ball on long term solutions to prevent future crises. Our petition reads: Dear World Leaders, Please urgently provide the full funding that the UN has identified as necessary to help people in the Horn of Africa, and please keep your promises to deliver the long term solutions which could prevent crises like this from happening again. The truth is this: We have the power to stop starvation- and the causes of starvation. What's happening in the Horn of Africa is horrible, but there's still time to save lives. I don't want to see any more photos like this, and I don't think you do either. Let's make sure our world leaders step up, right now. Sheila Nix US Executive Director, ONE

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Will Black Male Achievement Programs Help Bridge The Gap?

Written by Johan Thomas on July 14, 2011 4:47 pm

Last week, the San Diego Unified School District unveiled its plan to bring Black students up to speed. Its course of action — a $3.5 million effort that incorporates college-preparation, parent workshops and centers, and faculty members that serve as liaisons for families of Black students.

The district’s program is one of many springing up around the nation focusing on bridging the Black student achievement gap.

Programs in Richmond, Boston, Palm Beach, Atlanta, and Cincinnati have made news for their efforts in helping to lessen the crisis.

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