Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

Mission and Vision Statement of the Memorial Project

Mission Statement

To commemorate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by leading a collaborative funding, design, and construction process in the creation of a memorial to honor his national and international contributions to world peace through non-violent social change.

Vision Statement

Dr. King championed a movement that draws fully from the deep well of America's potential for freedom, opportunity, and justice. His vision of America is captured in his message of hope and possibility for a future anchored in dignity, sensitivity, and mutual respect; a message that challenges each of us to recognize that America's true strength lies in its diversity of talents. The vision of a memorial in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. is one that captures the essence of his message, a message in which he so eloquently affirms the commanding tenants of the American Dream — Freedom, Democracy and Opportunity for All; a noble quest that gained him the Nobel Peace Prize and one that continues to influence people and societies throughout the world. Upon reflection, we are reminded that Dr. King's lifelong dedication to the idea of achieving human dignity through global relationships of well being has served to instill a broader and deeper sense of duty within each of us— a duty to be both responsible citizens and conscientious stewards of freedom and democracy.

http://www.mlkmemorial.org

DJ Reborn, DJ + Educator :: 120 Seconds

DJ Reborn, DJ + Educator :: 120 Seconds
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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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VOYAGE: A Summer Cocktail Party by The Friends of The Brotherhood/Sister Sol

All proceeds from Voyage will benefit summer programs of
The Brotherhood/Sister Sol including Summer Day Camp, Gaia Environmental Program and the International Study Program to Ghana.

320 Studios & Productions
320 West 37 Street

** OPEN BAR **
Music by DJ Reborn
Tickets $40 through June 12; after, $50
NO tickets will be sold at the door
21 & over

Purchase tickets at
http://voyage2011.eventbrite.com/

Sponsored by Heineken, Hennessy, Red Bull, IZZE Sparkling Juice, Red Rabbit, AND Jalia Ventures

Media Sponsor: Africa.com

** Music By DJ REBORN **

= Host Committee Members =
Alana St. Aude*
James Bartlett
Kellsie Barton*
Shawn C. Best*
Blitz the Ambassador
Nana Dabanka
Rodrigo Diaz*
Jenny Galvez*
Tamara Hood
Ayana Jordan*
Russell Malbrough
Courtney Massenburg*
Ericka Mitton
Kersuze Morancy*
Cedric Morris
Larry Ossei-Mensah*
Cassandra Pelas*
Ariana Proehl*
Eric Ramirez, Latinos@Work
Cidra M. Sebastien
Jenn Wells*
Dominique West*
Marissiko Wheaton*
Keenan Williams*
Whitnee Williams*

* Member of The Friends of The Brotherhood/Sister Sol

Full Flyer

There will be no tickets sold at the door for this event.
Be sure to purchase your tickets before June 14th.

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Sip

Benefiting our GENTS youth mentoring programs and scholarships

SIP @ Greenburg Lounge - 40 Washington Square North
Donation: $50
Date: Monday June, 6th, 2011
Time: 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Wine & Spirits Tasting

Hors d'oeuvres, live music, silent auction & door prizes

www.wsacf.org/sip

About The Wall Street Alphas Charitable Foundation: The Wall Street Alphas Charitable Foundation, Inc. was formed to engage in activities that promote human rights and develop the leadership and strategic capabilities within the African & Latino-American community. W.S.A.C.F. intends to promote the rights of African and Latino-American communities and other immigrant groups by encouraging educational goals, fostering and assisting in community building, leadership development and strategic planning. For more information, visit www.wsacf.org

The Patricia R. Vattuone R. Scholarship Fund Inc.

The Patricia R. Vattuone R. Scholarship Fund Inc.
444 West 162nd Street
New York, NY 10032

ABOUT THE PATRICIA R. VATTUONE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION


Patricia Rocio Vattuone was born on May 22, 1957. She died of cancer on April 7, 2006. Her family has created a scholarship in her name to recognize young people who have overcome significant obstacles in their lives and achieved success academically.

Patricia was born in Lima, Peru and grew up in San Francisco. While working as a school bus driver Patricia earned her Associates Degree at San Francisco City College and transferred to UC Berkeley. She graduated with honors from UC Berkeley in 1998 with a degree in Development Studies despite being a mother of four. In 2001 she was admitted to the Mid Career program at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University and graduated with her MA in 2003.

Throughout her life, Patricia was an activist. She was a labor organizer with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), and successfully organized graduate students into the first union at UC Berkeley. She organized immigrant parents in San Francisco and Berkeley, and she was active in the movements that supported human rights in Central America and South Africa.

The PRV Scholarship Fund will award a small number of scholarships ($2,000 per scholarship winner) to students who exemplify the qualities of Patricia Vattuone. Interested students should fill out the application below and forward it to Dr. Pedro A. Noguera – pedro.noguera@nyu.edu

The Deadline is June 15, 2011.

http://www.patriciarvattuonescholarshipfund.org/assets/PatriciaRapplication.pdf

Memorial for Dr. Manning Marable

2011 Brotherhood SisterSol Voices 7 Honorees & Hosts

Toward an Intellectual History of Black Women: An International Conference

Event Date:
Thursday, April 28, 2011 - 9:00am - Saturday, April 30, 2011 - 6:00pm

Registration CLOSED - Conference will be streamed live.

This conference features emerging work on black women's contributions to black thought, political mobilization, creative work and gender theory. Scholarly Panels, Roundtables, and Keynote delivered by Professor Elizabeth Alexander will focus on black women as intellectuals across a broad geography including Africa, the Caribbean, North and South America, and Europe. Over a period of three days we aim to piece together a history of black women's thought and culture that maps the distinctive concerns and historical forces that have shaped black women's ideas and intellectual activities.

The conference is sponsored by Columbia University's Center for the Critical Analysis of Social Difference (CCASD), Institute for Research in African American Studies (IRAAS), Institute for Research on Women and Gender (IRWAG), Institute for Social and Economic Research Policy (ISERP), Office of the Provost, and History Department.


Conference Organizers:

Farah J. Griffin
William B. Ransford Professor of English and Comparative Literature and African-American Studies - Columbia University.

Mia Bay
Professor of History -- Rutgers University

Martha Jones
Associate Professor of History -- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Barbara D. Savage
Geraldine R. Segal Professor of American Social Thought and Professor of History -- University of Pennsylvania

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
Tentative Schedule

Conference Participants

http://iraas.org/node/202

In Loving Memory - Professor Manning Marable

In Loving Memory - Professor Manning Marable I write this for you as my teacher, mentor and someone who I had the opportunity to work alongside and build new connections. My prayers are with your family, our IRAAS community, and the many scholars of the African Diaspora and beyond that have been touched by your work. We are still listening , learning and teaching. We will carry on your legacy both in the academy and in the communities that make the academy possible.

The Root
The New York Times