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SEPTEMBER 2007
Monday, September 17, 2007
General Wesley L. Clark
History and Humanity
General Wesley L. Clark has a new book out titled A Time to Lead. The book is full of stories of his time in the military and how his experiences have shaped his views of the world. He talked about his book and his experiences.
Parisa Nourozi, of EmpowerDC
THEME
Parisa Nourozi is part of EmpowerDC and has organized people to attend the DC City Council to demand the city to use public property exclusivel."
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Thomas Hampton, Commissioner, D.C. Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking
Personal Finance
Commissioner Hampton discussed 'understanding of your insurance policy,' the top ten things you should know about buying a fixed deferred annuity, buying viaticals as investments.
Todd Tucker, of Public Citizen's Global Trade Watch Division
Global Trade
Todd Tucker, of the Division on Opposition of NAFTA and CAFTA, discussed growing opposition to the NAFTA Peru Expansion by trade unions, consumer groups, Latino and civil rights groups, and many others. Public Citizen is a national, non-profit consumer advocacy organization.
Mwiza Muthali of the TransAfrica Forum
Modern Haitian History
Mwiza Muthali discussed some of the Forum's forthcoming events: Randall Robinson's book An Unbroken Agony: Haiti, From Revolution to the Kidnapping of a President. The best selling author and social justice advocate explores the heroic and tragic history of Haiti.
- Email: info AT transafricaforum. org
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Matt O'Lear, of Friends of the National Zoo
Hispanic Culture
Matt discussed Fiesta Musical, Hispanic Heritage Month, and the Latin American Film Festival with the participation of Spain and Portugal.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Peter Geiger, editor of The Farmers' Almanac
Americana; Rural Culture; Sustainable Living
Peter Geiger, editor of The Farmers' Almanac, discusses the upcoming release of the Almanac and the details of the book. The book will arrive on the shelves in Late August 2008.
(Note: The Farmers' Almanac, "Timeless, Trusted and Treasured Since 1818," and The Old Farmer's Almanac, published since 1792, are two distinct publications. Peter is from the first. For your convenience, edification and delight we are pleased to include links to both of them below. Thank you. - Ed.)
John Steveson, of Voices of America (VOA)
Radio; Jazz
John Steveson, Director of Central Programming for Voices of America (VOA), discussed the concert celebrating the VOA Jazz program and the late Willis Conover. The event is presented by the Duke Ellington Jazz Festival.
Stan Painter, Chair, the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE)
Government; Food and Public Health
Stan Painter, Chairman of The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) and the National Joint Council of Food Inspection, discusses the USDA Food Inspection "Farm Bill." This bill serves to bring the end to federal meat inspection and is to be brought in front of Congress in a few weeks. Opposition to this bill is also backed by the AFGE which is the largest federal employee union, representing 600,000 workers in the federal government of the District of Columbia.
Claire Greensfelder on Globalization
Globalization; Sustainable Living
Claire Greensfelder, of the International Forum on Globalization and the Institute for Policy Studies (IPS), discussed globalization solutions at a recent teach-in. "The International Forum on Globalization (IFG) is an alliance of sixty leading activists, scholars, economists, researchers and writers formed to stimulate new thinking, joint activity, and public education in response to economic globalization."
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Camille Giraud Akeju, of the Anacostia Museum
Local and Black History; Education; Community
Camille Giraud Akeju of the Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum discusses the Gala Celebration being held in observance of the Museum's 40th Anniversary. The affair will offer a preview of the commemorative exhibition, "East of the River: Continuity and Change," opening September 15.
Keemone Freeman, of the National Black L.U.V. Festival
Community
Keemone discussed the upcoming festival on September 16 at John Marshall Park. The main goal of the festival is to address the seriousness of the times we live in, and reflect the possibilities of our capacity to affect change in our world. (Note: The Festival's website remains up and active all year, between festivals.)
Georgiana Bloom, Communications Director of the Interfaith Conference, Metro Washington, DC
Interfaith; Bridgebuilding; Community
"The InterFaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington (IFC) brings together historic faith communities to promote dialogue, understanding and a sense of community among persons of diverse faiths and to work cooperatively for dialog, understanding, and social and economic justice in metropolitan Washington. The Conference offers public events, programs, and speakers. IFC's members are the Baha'i, Buddhist (observer) Hindu, Islamic, Jain, Jewish, Latter-day Saints, Protestant, Roman Catholic, Sikh and Zoroastrian faith communities in this region."
Monday, September 10, 2007
Ammanuel Moore, from the Afro American Newspaper
Grassroots Economics
Ammanuel discussed PayDay Lending, and why some say it should be banned or why it should remain intact.
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Brian Becker, of the ANSWER Coalition
Peacebuilding
Brian talked about the antiwar activists who were arrested at the White House last week (sic), and about the protests during the month of September.
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Christine Flanagan, on the Art of Suzanne Stryk.
THEME
Christine Flannagan discusses a new exhibit that opens at the USBG Conservatory called "Green Evolution" that features paintings and drawings by artist, Suzanne Stryk.
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Friday, September 7, 2007
John B. Salamone, on Luciano Pavarotti
Opera
John B. Salamone, Executive Director of The National Italian American Foundation, joined us to talk about the death of legendary tenor, Luciano Pavarotti, who died at the age of 71 of pancreatic cancer.
Audrey Epperson on Grandparents
Family-Building
Audrey Epperson, Director of Employment and Training of the Great Washington area, talks about celebrating grandparents who raise their own grandchildren.
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Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Stan Spracker, of the Levine School of Music
Music; Education
Stan Spracker, Vice President of Development at Levine School of Music, talks about the work of the school and the free concerts at the Church of Epiphany.
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MAY 2007
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Cedric Hendricks, Associate Director, Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency
Criminal Justice and Rehabilitation
The Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency was created by the National Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act of 1997 to work closely with the community to reduce crime and recidivism, while fostering public safety.
CSOSA coordinates with law enforcement agencies, courts and parole authorities to provide treatment and supervisory services to individuals on probation or parole. The agency also helps federal and local courts determine whether inmates are eligible for release.
Cederic Hendrick addressed the re-entry crisis currenty experienced in cities across the country.
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Patty Greenroth, Producer, Forced Sterilizations
Human Rights and the Arts
Forced Sterilizations is a play based on a true story about the Supreme Court's Buck v. Bell decision of 1927, which authorized the forced sterilization of "feeble minded" (mentally disabled) people. Carrie Buck was sterilized against her will to prevent her from procreating and passing on a mental disability to later generations.
Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. wrote the majority opinion in the Buck case, stating that "three generations of imbeciles are enough." He posited that sterilization was the most effective way to end the procreation of mentally disabled people, and after looking at Buck family history, he believed that three generations of women were mentally disabled.
The Sundail Theater Company is putting on the production. Patty Greenroth started the company in 2003, and now serves as the Associate Artistic Director. The company focuses on issues of disabilities, with a mission to educate, enlighten and entertain audiences.
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Tony Browder on Malcom's Ech: The Legacy of Malcom X
History of Human Rights
Sankofa Books and IKG will host a screening of Darkling Productions' Malcom's Echo, a documentary about the thoughts, philosophies and actions of Malcom X. Through a British perspective the film explores the legacy of Malcom X against the backdrop of Harlem.
The film centers around a journey to the site of the activist's grave. This pilgrimage occurs each year on his birthday (May 19th).
The screening will be on Friday, May 25th at 7:00 pm at Sankofa Video and Books at 2714 Georgia Avenue, NW in Washington, DC.
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Tuesday, May 1, 2007
Steven Nero, Filmmaker, and the Freedom Riders' Forum
History of Human Rights in the US
Steven Nero, maker of the documentary film Freedom Rides, will participate in a Freedom Riders' Forum on May 4th and 5th, sponsored by a grant from the D.C. Humanities Council. The host of events will begin with a remembrance at the point of departure of the Freedom rides from the original Greyhound Bus Station located at 1100 New York Avenue in northwest D.C. on Friday, May 4th from 11 to 12 pm. At 1 p.m. there will be a Freedom Riders' Teach-In, for student and youth groups to meet local freedom riders.
On Saturday, events will include a panel discussion by historian and scholar Ray Asenault. He will be signing his book Freedom Riders: 1961 and the Struggle for Racial Justice.
For additional information, please contact:
- TEL. (301) 379-1312
- Email: freedomridersfilm( AT )yahoo.com
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Barbara Strother, Chief, Department of Human Service's Adult Protective Services, on the Financial Exploitation of the Elderly
Our Elders
DHS Interim Director Kate Jesberg recently announced that financial managers in the District are now legally obliged to report suspected abuse or exploitation of vunerable adults.
The announcement comes as the country begins the recognition of Older Americans Month in May. In June, the World Health Organization similarly will observe World Elder Abuse Prevention Day.
To report abuse, neglect or exploitation please call the DHS Adult Protective Services hotline:
- TEL. (202) 541-3950
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Melissa Johnson, Executive Director, the President's Council on Physical Fitness
Partnerships for Public Health
Today the DC Department of Health will kick off Move DC, a campaign to reduce obesity in the District, created through a partnership between the government and business and labor groups. The day's events will begin at 10 am and will include music, belly dancing, tai ch'i, health screeninigs and a fitness demonstration, with WPW's own Brother Bey and Captain Fly.
The program goals include the creation of clubs and neighborhood groups to promote exercise and nutrition, and reduce stress.
For additional information, please contact:
- TEL. (202) 671-5000
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Dexter Sumner, Filmmaker and Author of Diana's Legacy: Bringing the World's Attention to Angola Landmines
War, Peace, and the Arts
Tonight, Africare Film Philanthropy and the Halo Trust de-miners present Diana's Legacy: Bringing the World's Attention to Angola Landmines, a documentary presentation of the late Princess Diana working with children hurt by landmines in Angola. Set in the town of Huambo and Kuito, the film examines the social consequences of mine fields, and the initiatives to support children whose lives have been affected by the weapons. Also showing will be Cory Wilson's Beauty, a film about the mass production of mannequins and the perception of attractiveness in American culture.
The event will be held at the University of California, 1608 Rhode Island Avenue.
For additional information, please contact:
- TEL. (240) 461-3507
- Email: ypicpress( AT )unanca.org
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APRIL 2007
Monday, April 30, 2007
Tom Fitton of Judicial Watch, on the Lawsuit DC Police Sanctuary Policy
Immigration
Should local police enforce federal immigration laws? DC Police Chief Cathy Lanier says police should be enforcing criminal laws. Tom Fitton, president of the conservative public interest group Judicial Watch, wants all laws enforced - like immigration laws. Mr. Fitton believes the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) in Washington, DC, is pursuing a sanctuary policy for illegal aliens by failing to pursue them. Former DC Police Chief Charles H. Ramsey went on record that ăthe MPD is not in the business of inquiring about the residency status of the people we serve and is not in the business of enforcing civil immigration laws." Says Mr. Fitton, "That's the signal for the cops -- don't do your job. And it turns DC into a magnet for illegal immigrants." Judicial Watch has filed a taxpayer lawsuit seeking to end a similar sanctuary police policy in Los Angeles and has investigated police sanctuary polices in Houston, Chicago, and Westchester County, New York.
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Dr. Annette Ramirez, of Public Citizen
Medicaid
The report is entitled "Unsettling Scores." In it, Dr. Annette Ramirez details how states fail to serve the needy. A majority of the 55 million mostly low-income Americans who rely on Medicaid are being poorly served, the report shows. In Unsettling Scores, Public Citizen ranks state Medicaid programs from best to worst, detailing their deficiencies. Thirty states - including a number of large states - ranked at the bottom of one of the four categories analyzed.
For Additional Information, Please Contact:
- TEL. Main Office, (202) 588-1000; Capital Hill office, (202) 546-4996
- On the Web:
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Bill O'Field, Public Affairs and Program Development Manager, DC Board of Election and Ethics
DC, its Government and Citizens
Bill O'Field gave a last minute update on Tuesday's elections, which will fill the following positions: 1) the Ward 4 member of the City Council; 2) the Ward 7 member of the City Council; and 3) the District II member of the Board of Education. Voter turn-out for special elections in the District is typically low, with recent turn-outs ranging from 5.5% to 25.7% of registered voters.
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Gregg Palast, Guardian Reporter and Author of the Bestseller Armed Madhouse
Commentary
Investigative journalist Greg Palast discussed his most recent book, the follow-up to his best-selling book The Best Democracy Money Can Buy. Armed Madhouse is an irreverent probe into the Bush regime, calling President Bush un-American and showing why.
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Thursday, April 26, 2007
Susan Carter, of Save Our Children-Save Alice Deal
Our Schools,Our Children
Susan Carter is a member of the group Save Alice Deal (SAD), composed of parents of students at Alice Deal Junior High School (JHS). On Wednesday, April 25th the group led a protest against the JHS principal Melissa Kim.
The group contends that Ms. Kim has physically assaulted students, uses profanity, bullies and antagonizes students, and uses extreme punishment measures.
SAD members say they have sent letters to the offies of the superintendent and the mayor documenting the actions of Ms. Kim. The group seeks to get a greater response from Mayor Adrian Fenty, Superintendent Clifford Janey and Regional Superintentent for Region VI Patricia Tucker, among other administrators.
For additional information about the Alice Deal School, please contact:
Michelle Joyner, National Military Family Association
Our Military's Families
On Thursday, April 26 at noon at the Russell Park Media Site in D.C., the Sierra Club and the National Military Family Association (NMFA) will announce their partnership in providing military children with free summer camp, called Operation Purple. Camps are located in 26 states, and are for children of deployed military members.
The Sierra club is a grassroots environmental organization with a mission to protect the planet through education and advocacy. The group was founded in 1982 and currently has more than one million members.
The National Military Family Association focuses solely on the military family, and the development and implementation of policies that will improve their lives. The group has been in operation for nearly 40 years.
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Lori Wallach, Director, Global Trade Watch
Mexico-US Trade
Global Trade Watch is a division of the organization Public Citizen, a non profit consumer advocacy research, lobbying and litigation group founded in 1971. Global Trade Watch aims to promote democracy and to check corporate globalization.
Lori Wallach is the Director of Global Trade Watch, and has served as a trade commentator on CNN, ABC, CNBC and C-SPAN. She received her law degree from Harvard.
In a joint effort with environmental and labor groups, Public Citizen filed a lawsuit on Monday against the federal government over a pilot program that would authorize up to 100 trucking companies based in Mexico to operate long haul trips in the United States.
Public Citizen, the Sierra Club, Global Trade Watch, the Environmental Law Foundation, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters are among the many groups that filed the lawsuit against the US Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) in California.
The groups contend that the program is illegal, and they are seeking an injunction requiring the DOT and FMCSA to either comply with the law by providing public notice and an opportunity for public discussion of the program, or to cast the pilot operation aside.
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Tensai Berhanu, on the Sankofa Cafe Opening
Community and the Arts
The Sankofa Cafe will celebrate its grand opening on April 28th and 29th with two days of music and poetry. The cafe is located at 2714 Georgia Avenue, NW.
For additional information, please contact:
- TEL. (202) 332-1084
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Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Mary Filardo, of the 21st Century School Fund
Our Schools, Our Youth
The 21st Century School Fund was founded in 1994 with a mission to engage the public in the task of improving urban public schools.
Members of the 21st Century School Fund, the Youth Education Alliance, the Senior High Alliance of Parents, Principals and Educators, Parents United, Fix our Schools and Parent Watch participated in the DC Voting Rights Rally on April 16th in support of a District vote in Congress. Additionally, the groups joined that day to express their opposition to Mayor Adrian Fenty's school takeover plan.
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Jim McGrath, Chairman, DC Tenants Advocacy Coalition, or TENAC
Tenants' Rights in DC
TENAC is a non-profit organization with the mission of protecting tenant interests and rights, while supporting rent control in the District of Columbia. Serving DC tenants for nearly 15 years, the group aims to provide education, legal information and lobbying efforts for legislation for affordable housing and tenants' rights.
Jim McGrath spoke about the upcoming TENAC sponsored forum that will occur on April 18th for the Special Elections for Wards 4 and 7 council positions. He will be the featured speaker at the event on Wednesday, April 18th, 2007, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., at the Great Hall of the Charles Sumner Museum School at 1201 17th Street, NW in Washington, DC.
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Heather Buckman, Director of Community and Corporate Relations, The National Center for Children and Families
Nurturing and Respect for Our Children
The National Center for Children and Families is a 93-year-old local non-profit with a mission to create healthy living environments for vulnerable children and families.
The organization will present the 5th annual Art & Soul auction on Friday, April 20th, at the Bethesda Norht Marriot Hotel and Conference Center. The auction will consist of art from local artists to benefit the Betty Ann Krahnke Center for New Beginnings, an emergency domestic violence shelter in Montgomery County. The event will include live jazz and cocktails. For more information, visit the group's website via the link below:
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Jim Byers, Spokesman and Tour Leader for Walking Town DC
Washington, DC - the City Itself
Jim Byers is leading more than 60 free walking tours in the District of Columbia. Two will take place this coming weekend, on Saturday and Sunday, April 21 and 22 as part of the Spring Edition of WalkingTown DC, a program by Cultural Tourism DC, aimed at getting tourists and residents exploring areas other than just the mall.
Sunday's walk is called the East Washington Heights tour, and will begin on Sunday at 10 am, outside the gates of the Hillcrest Recreation Center at 32nd and Camden Streets SE.
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Thursday, April 12, 2007
O.D. Dixon Jr. of The Faces Project, Inc.
Men's Health
The Faces Project is a nonprofit organization geared towards increasing public awareness of the prevalence of prostate cancer among African American men in the DC metro area. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death for men in the United States.
On Saturday, April 14th the Project will hold its first annual fundraiser from from 5 to 8 p.m. The event will be at the Historic Vermont Ave. Baptist Church, at 1630 Vermont Ave. N.W.
Speakers will include Dr. Chiledum Ahaghotu, Professor of Urology at Howard University Hospital; Brother Kibwe Bey, a prostate cancer survivor, naturopathic practitioner and WPFW jazz host who will receive the "Community Health Leadership Award" at the event; Mayor Adrian Fenty; and City Councilmember and prostate cancer survivor Marion Barry.
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Belle Clement, Executive Director, The Historical Society of Washington, DC
History; Human Rights
On Sunday, April 15 the Historical Society of Washington will commemorate the District's Emancipation Day, the anniversary of the day when slavery was abolished in DC, April 16, 1862. On that day President Abraham Lincoln signed the Compensated Emancipation Act, freeing more than 3,000 slaves nine months before the Emancipation Proclamation. Emancipation Day became an official holiday in the District in 2005.
The event will run from 2:00 to 3:30, and will include a keynote address from Councilmember Marion Barry and a performance by Dolores Kendrick, DC's poet laureate.
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Nita Everle, of the Friends of Congo World Bank Protest
Globalization and Self-Determination
On Saturday, April 14, a march and rally will be held to protest the IMF and World Bank for the organization's stance on multinational mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo, on the occasion of the IMF/World Bank spring meetings.
Participants will gather at McPherson Square at 2 PM and then march to the World Bank, where the rally will run until 4:30. At 5 p.m. there will be an event to discuss and learn about debt in DC and the Democratic Republic of Congo at the GWU Elliot School of International Affairs, 1957 E Street NW, Lidner Family Commons Suite 602.
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Melissa Rosenberg, on An Evening of Jazz
Grassroots Arts and Our Youth
Class Acts Arts, Inc. is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote cultural and artistic performances and workshops in schools and communities. On Friday, April 13, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Sabang Restaurant in Wheaton, Maryland, the group will present an evening of jazz which will include Indonesian food from the restaurant, as well as music from Class Act's own Unified Jazz Ensemble and from the Springbrook High School Jazz Quartete.
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- TEL. (301) 588-7525
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Tuesday, April 3, 2007
Patty Rose, Executive Director, GreenHOME
Sustainable Lifeways
GreenHOME is a non profit organization that promotes the development of moderate income, environmentally friendly housing that is constructed with a sustainable design and landscape. The group focuses on communities in the DC metro area, providing education and outreach about the plausibility and availability of green housing and construction techniques.
Executive Director Patty Rose builds partnerships between community organizations and GreenHOME to provide sustainable, affordable housing. She holds a degree in architecture from the University of California at Berkeley, and worked as the Special Assistant to the Executive Director and the Deputy Secretary of the Board of Commisioners for the regional transportation and development agency in St. Louis, Missouri during the construction of the city's light rail system, and as an Assistant Director for a college of design, art and architecture in Santa Monica, California.
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Gale Edwards, Director, Titus Andronicus
Shakespeare
The Shakespeare Theatre Company will present William Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus from April 3 to May 20, 2007. The work was written early in Shakespeare's career, and depicts themes of tragedy and revenge through a story about a Roman general's political and familial turmoil after his return from a battle victory against the Goths. The cast will include Sam Tsoutsouvas, Valerie Leonard, Alex Podulke, William Langan and Colleen Delany.
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MARCH 2007
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Pat Elder, of Peace Action Montgomery, on Military Recruitment in Public Schools
War, Peace, and Public Education
On Monday, March 26th, Montgomery County civic groups and parents attended a Montgomery County Board of Education meeting to express their grievances about military recruitment in public schools. Groups included Peace Action Montgomery, the Montgomery Coalition for Alternatives to War, and the Equity in Education Coalition. Attendees brought up the Montgomery policies that give preferential treatment to military recruiters over college and corporate recruiters. In many schools military recruiters have access to all students in the cafeteria during lunch, according to the civic groups.
Additionally, the military partners with the Montgomery school system to market the Junior Reserve Officer's Training Corps (JROTC) Program to 8th graders.
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Mary Barton, Scientific Director, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
Medicine and Health
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is an independent panel of experts in primary care and prevention. The group conducts assessments of clinical preventive services like screening, counseling, and health medications. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality provides administrative and technical support to the task force.
The Agency recently released two checklists designed to help people understand what medical tests they need to stay healthy. The men's and women's versions of Your Checklist for Health provide tips for healthy eating and exercise, while also supplying information about necessary screenings.
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Ritv Sharma Fox, Co-Founder and President, Women's Edge Coalition
Women and Empowerment
The Women's Edge Coalition (Edge) is a non-partisan organization working to shape U.S. policy to help women living in poverty across the world.
In celebration of International Women's Day and Women's History Month, Edge, along with The Democratic Women's Working Group of the Congressional Women's Caucus, held a Congressional briefing on women's issues on March 16th. The briefing, entitled The 110th Congress: An Agenda on Global Women's Issues, outlined actions that Congress would take as part of U.S. foreign policy for women.
Rita Sharma Fox, the co-founder and president of Edge, spoke about the new gender policy of the Millenium Challenge Corporation, while also urging Congressional members to support Edge's Global Resources and Opportunities for Women to Thrive (GROWTH) Act, which will be reintroduced in the House over the next few weeks. The Act focuses on changing U.S. international assistance programs to empower women economically by giving them access to credit.
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Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Ron Ence, Vice President, Congressional Affairs for Independent Community Bankers of America
Banking and Credit Unions
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) represents more than 18,000 community banks across the country, supporting their interests through advocacy, education and services to benefit the customers in communities the banks serve. The organization urged Congress to reject the Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act (H.R. 1537), saying that the bill would allow credit unions to expand their activities into commercial lending while still maintaining their tax-exempt status.
"If the large, multi-group and geographic-based credit unions want to operate like commercial banks, they should be subject to the same rules and regulations as commercial banks, including taxation and the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)," said James P. Ghilglieri, Jr., ICBA chairman.
According to ICBA, H.R. 1537 would allow credit unions to nearly double their commercial lending, expanding into larger geographic areas and focusing less on serving low-income members.
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Karen Lloyd, of the Library of Congress Junior Fellows Program
Internships; the Library of Congress
This summer the Library of Congress will offer a 10-week, paid internship to college students. Junior Fellow Interns will work full-time, from June 4 through August 10, organizing un-cataloged materials that have been submitted to the office as part of the copyright registration process. Interns will work with library staff and curators to learn about preservation, reference, access standards, information management and the U.S. copyright system.
Applications will be accepted online only, and should be emailed to the 2007 Summer Intern Program Coordinating Committee at interns07@loc.gov. The application deadline is midnight, Monday April 9.
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Steve Alten, Founder, the Adopt-An-Author Program
Young People and Literature
Adopt-An-Author is a free, national program designed to create enthusiasm in young adults about reading and writing through the use of best-selling books and direct contact with the authors via personal appearances, classroom phone calls, emails and interactive websites. The program was created five years ago by author Steve Alten, after high school teachers used one of his books to motivate their students to read. The program is designed to engage older students, who often spend much of their time watching television and playing video games instead of reading.
Teachers interested in the program should register online:
Kathy Cox, on the Fort Dupont Ice Marathon
Sport
The DC-ICE Speed Skating Club will host the first annual Fort Dupont ICE Marathon on March 24, 2007 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The skating marathon coincides with the Wirefly National running Marathon, a 26.2 mile race taking place in DC that morning. DC-ICE skaters will cheer on marathon runners in the morning, prior to the skating race.
The DC Inner City Excitement (DC-ICE) was founded by three-time Olympic speedskater Nathanial Mills. According to him, "DC-ICE is inspired to host the first annual Fort Dupont ICE Marathon as a way of supporting thousands of runners and some of the city's most disciplined athletes in the National Marathon. We invite skaters of all abilities to join us at 11 a.m. for a fun form of skating, marathon style. Like those running the National Marathon, we will have some of the finest speedskaters in the region joining us at Fort Dupont. And it's for a great cause- the DC-ICE Speed Skating Club and Kids on Ice."
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
Marc Fisher, Washington Post Columnist, Author of Something in the Air: Radio, Rock and the Revolution that Shaped a Generation
Radio per Se
Marc Fisher's new book talks about the role of radio in American culture and community life based on his childhood experiences. Detailing the evolution of the medium, and the effect of television, Mr. Fisher also talks about radio's falling audience today, and what communities will listen to next.
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Jeff Henderson, Author of Cooked: From the Streets to the Stove, from Cocaine to Foie Gras
Personal Self-Determination; Cooking
Jeff Henderson talks about his childhood, which included working as one of the top cocaine dealers in San Diego landing him in jail, and his work in the prison kitchen washing dishes. His experiences in the jail kitchen taught him to cook, giving birth to his dream to become a chef. After his release from jail, he endured treacherous experiences trying to get a chef position, and he now works as the executive chef at Cafe Bellagio in Las Vegas.
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Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Robert Bob, President, DC Board of Education
DC Schools
Mayor Adrian Fenty's school takeover plan has been greeted with hope and expectation from some, but for others, like DC Board of Education President Robert Bob, it is an unwelcome and unnecessary change "Emergency Student Achievement Act of 2007" in January. The legislation requires council approval, and would be in effect for 18 months. It would allow the school board to retain control over its budget and the construction and renovation of school buildings, as well as giving a new State Department of Education the ability to open charter schools.
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Congressman Jim Moran, on the Lane Evans Mental Health and Benefits Improvement Act
Our Veterans
Congressman Jim Moran (D-VA) and Representative Ray LaHood (R-IL) introduced the Lane Evans Mental Health and Benefits Act, that would give returning military personnel better access to treatment for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). "Supporting the troops means not only encouraging them during battle but also caring for those who return with the scars of war," Mr. Moran said on his website. "The crisis at Walter Reed Hospital makes clear that we are failing to fully support our troops. No amount of body armor can shield a soldier from the horrors of war. Only professional treatment can heal the mental wounds our brave men and women receive on the battlefield. This legislation seeks to prevent soldiers who need treatment from slipping through the cracks and to provide more uniform coverage for all who serve our country in the Global War on Terror."
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FEBRUARY 2007
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
John Cole, on the Supreme Court Dred Scott Event
US History, Human Rights, and the Supreme Court
On March 6, 1857, the Supreme Court ruled that African-Americans were not U.S. citizens, a decision that inflamed debates about slavery, further aggravating the North-South divide. Dred Scott was a slave and was at the heart of the decision.
On March 6, 2007, the Supreme Court will hold an event about the Dred Scott decision, featuring writer Mary E. Neighbor, author of Speak Right On: Dred Scott, a Novel. The lecture will begin at 6 p.m. in the Montpelier Rom on the 6th floor of the James Madison Memorial Building, 101 Independence Avenue, SE. The event is free and open to the public.
The program is sponsored by the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress.
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Dr. Frank Six, of the Youth NASA Moonbuggy Race
Youth and Space Exploration
NASA is looking for high school and college students to take part in its annual Moonbuggy Race, April 13 and 14. The contest will give students a chance to design and build their own moon vehicles, and then test them out in April. There will be 60 teams in all, and all will converge on the Space Museum for the design and race.
Awards will be given to the top three finishing teams in both high school and college divisions. Awards will also be given to the most unique moonbuggy, the most improved from previous competition, the best overall design, fastest first-year contestant, and the vehicle with the safest design.
For Additional Information, Please Contact:
BJ Brown, Executive Director of the Richmond Jazz Society
The Arts
On February 28th, the Richmond Jazz Society will hold a lecture and book signing by historian C.R. Gibbs called Black Inventors and Afro-Latinos: the Forgotten Legacy. The event will be held at the Petworth Neighborhood Library, at 4200 Kansas Avenue NW.
For Additional Information, Please Contact:
- Tel. (202) 541-6300
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Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Jim McGrath of TENAC
Housing in the District
On Wednesday, February 28, TENAC will sponsor a forum about condo conversions in collaboration with Empower DC, the Latino Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) Housing Counseling Services, and the Norwood Tenants' Association. The event will focus on the effects of the conversion of rental buildings and affordable housing into high end, expensive condominiums.
The event is open to the public, and will begin at 6:30 at the Shiloh Baptist Church at 1510 9th Street, NW.
For Additional Information, Please Contact:
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Patricia A. Tyson, Executive Secretary, Military Road School Preservation Trust
History and Citizenship
The Military Road School Preservation Trust is an organization of former students, activists, preservationists, historians and former teachers in support of the Military Road School, which was designated a District of Columbia historic landmark in 1998, thanks to the work of the school's alumni association. The organization offers educational programs such as the Scholarship Fund and the Pearls of Great Price Mentoring School. The MRSPT also engages in outreach through membership support and active support in local and national organizations that serve communities and preserve historic landmarks.
The organization is sponsoring a motorcade trip from March 22-25, 2007 from Washington, DC to Raleigh, North Carolina, to the Colored Troops Symposium. The symposium will be themed "Earning the Right to Citizenship-III," and will include seminars, workshops, and awards.
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Andy Hirschberger, of Geppi's Entertainment Museum in Baltimore
American Blacks in Comic Books
From February 3rd through March 10th, Geppi's Entertainment Museum in Baltimore will hold an exhibit honoring African American comic characters and their changing role in pop culture. The collection is drawn from the works of Professor William H. Foster III, a comic book historian and author of the 2005 book Looking for a Face Like Mine.
The museum is open year-round, with seasonal hours: Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., November through March; at all other times, the museum is open seven days a week, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Geppi's is located in Baltimore, at 301 Camden Street.
For Additional Information, Please Contact:
- TEL. (410) 625-7060
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D.B. Smith, Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner on Real ID
Your Privacy and the State
The Real ID Act, passed by Congress in 2005, is designed to establish national standards for state drivers' licenses. The act will be implemented starting May 11, 2008. The Virginia DMV has expressed frustration with the deadline, saying that it is unrealistic that the state can meet the requirements in such a short time. The agency also spoke about other challenges in implementing the measure, including protecting the privacy of Virginia motorists, dealing with possible increased business at the DMV, and handling the costs of compliance.
For Additional Information, Please Contact:
- TEL. (804) 367-6623
- Also, you may email Pam Goheen at pam.goheen @ dmv.virginia.gov
- URL:
www.dmvnow.com
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Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Jim Webner, of the Shepherd's Table
Volunteers, Community, and Empowerment
Shepherd's Table is looking for Spanish/English-speaking volunteers to help out at the Silver Spring community homeless shelter. Shepherd's Table has been around for 23 years, serving free meals to those who cannot afford to feed themselves. Their resource center has an eye clinic, and gives prescription medications and referrals to area shelters. "The Table" also has a Clothes Closet that allows clients to shop for themselves and their families.
If you are a fluent English and Spanish speaker, Shepherd's table can use your help! For more information, please contact Jordan Kough, Volunteer Manager at (301) 585) 6463, or follow the link below.
For Additional Information, Please Contact:
Vance Davis, Festival Organizer, the Alfred Street Baptist Church College Festival
Higher Education
On Saturday, February 17th, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Alfred Street Baptist Church in Old Town Alexandria will host its 5th annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) College Festival. On-site admissions will be offered at this year's festival. Those schools offering admissions include Hampton University, Lincoln University, Norfolk State University, St. Augustine's College, the University of the District of Columbia, and Virginia State University.
Students attending are advised to wear professional attire, and to bring their transcripts, completed college applications, SAT scores and letters of recommendation. "Winning Against the Odds" is the theme for this year's festival. One of the seminars will be about college sports, with the athletic director of Morgan State University, the women's volleyball coach of Southern University and current and former HBCU athletes speaking.
The Alfred Street Baptist Church is located at 301 South Alfred Street in Old Town Alexandria.
For Additional Information, Please Contact:
- Tel. The church, at (703) 683-2222 or festival organizer Vance Davis at (202) 584-1208
- On the Web:
www. alfredstreet.org
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Dr. Shereen Lewis, Author, Race Culture and Identity, and Executive Director, EduSeed
Race, Culture, and Identity
In her new book, Shireen Lewis gives an overview of the literary and theoretical discussions on race, culture and identity by Francophone and Caribbean writers beginning in the early 1900s through the 21st century. She analyzes the works of Patrick Chamoiseau, Raphael Confiant, Aime Cesaire, Leopold Senghor, Leon Damas and Paulette Narda.
For Additional Information, Please Contact:
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Connie McGuire, Research Coordinator, Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA)
Youth Gangs, DC and Beyond
On February 8, WOLA and a research team led by the Center for Inter-American Studies and Programs of the Instituto Tecnologico Autonomo de Mexico (ITAM) presented the findings of a year long comparative study of youth gangs in Central American, Mexico and the DC metro area. The event was held at the National Press Club from 10 a.m. to 11.a.m.
The research concluded that policies dealing with gangs cannot be based on myths, anecdotes or speculation. Youth gangs are ever-changing, and should not be treated as a static phenomena. Government response to those gangs should not be repressive, as sometimes gangs grow more organized. The analysis also suggests that youth gangs are a serious threat to the public in El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala, even though the gangs are diverse from country to country. In D.C., gangs are active in hot spots, but are not a major public security issue.
Also, research found surprisingly that gangs made up of Central American immigrants, or linked to Central America youth gangs such as the Mara Salvatrucha, are not widespread in Mexico. Mexican youth gangs exist, but Central American gangs are not a huge problem in Mexico.
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Damon Dozier, on the "Two Sides of Love" HIV/AIDS Benefit at the Zanzibar
Fighting HIV/AIDS
February 7th was National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, and for that reason the National Minority AIDS Council, the United Black Fund, Wedded Bliss, Inc., theBeeHIV.com, and Delta Airlines have teamed up with district non-profit United Nation of Individuals Fighting Impossibilities to host "Two Sides of Love."
The event is intended to increase HIV/AIDS awareness, and will be hosted by Glenn Lewis, on Saturday February 17, 2007 at the Zanzibar: On the Waterfront.
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Rene Poussaint, Co-Founder, National Visionary Leadership Project
Youth, Empowerment, and the Transmission of Heritage
The National Visionary Leadership Project is a nonprofit organization co-founded by educator and producer Dr. Camille O. Cosby, and former network correspondent Renee Poussaint. NVLP allows younger generations to develop into leaders by recording, preserving and distributing the words of African Americans who have shaped American history.
On January 31, 2007, the organization celebrated its fifth anniversary with a roundtable discussion with Dr. John Hope Franklin, Dr. Camille O. Cosby, Phylicia Rashad, members and congress and other friends.
For Additional Information, Please Contact:
Tuesday, February 6, 2007
Michelle Lawrence Jawando, of People for the American Way
(Civics; Electoral Integrity)
The Maryland Election Protection Coatlition is releasing a report on the problems experienced by Maryland voters in the November 2006 elections. The report is based on the complaints of hundreds of Maryland voters that Election Protection received. Voters endured long lines, registration problems, intimidation and lack of disability access. The group aims to reform the election system in time for the next election cycle.
Rod Coggins, Regarding Virginia State Bar's Essay Contest on Undocumented Students
(Youth and Public Affairs)
The Virginia State Bar celebrates the 15th anniversary of the Law and Society Award essay contest for Virginia high school students. The 2007 contest began February 5th, and is designed to encourage understanding of the US Constitution. Students have been asked to discuss whether undocumented students should be allowed to attend public universities.
The contest attracts hundreds of entries every year, and awards are given to students whose essays show superior understanding of the value of law in everyday life. The contest is open to all Virginia high school students age 19 or younger in public, private and home schools. Essays and entry forms are due at the Richmond offices of the Virginia State Bar by 4 p.m. on March 9, 2007.
Ten prizes are awarded, with the first place award of a $2,000 US Savings bond or $1,000 in cash.
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Keith Fox, Fairfax County's Department of Family Services
(Youth, Mentors, and Empowerment)
A number of black men are needed to mentor boys with Fairfax County's Department of Family Services. Eight hours a month and a year's commitment are required.
For Additional Information, please contact Chuck Berlin at Tel. (703) 324-7874
Corey Jennings, on the 2007 Urban Film Series
(The Arts)
The 2007 Urban Film Series will tour Washington, D.C. from February 7th to 11th. The Next Generation Awareness Foundation produces the pieces. This year's schedule includes a Black History Month program, and will focus on the self-esteem and direction of children in urban communities.
NGAF premiered last year's Oscar-winning film Tsotsi, which will be held in D.C. from February 7-11th.
For Additional Information, and to Contact:
JANUARY 2007
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Ori Nir, of Americans For Peace
(Peace in the Middle East)
Americans for Peace Now was founded in 1981 as an advocate for peace in the Middle East. APN's mission is to help Israel and the Shalom Achshav (Peace Now Israel) movement to achieve a comprehensive political settlement of the Arab-Israeli conflict that fits in with Israel's long-term security needs and Jewish values.
APN's goals:
To teach the American public about ăthe strategic and economic benefits of security through peace in the Middle East
To get the White House, Congress and State Department actively involved in the peace process
To get financial support for APN activities.
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Carl O. Snowden, New Director of Civil Rights in the Maryland Attorney General's Office
(Civil Rights, Maryland, and the Law)
Maryland Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler announced on January 11 that he created a new executive level position in his office. The position will be called Diretor of Civil Rights. Carl O. Snowden will be the first director.
"On the eve of the nation celebrating the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., I believe it is important for the Attorney General's office to reaffirm our commitment to the ideals and causes for which Dr. King gave his life," Attorney General Gansler said.
Among the civil rights issues that Mr. Snowden will deal with are the alleged voting rights violations on Election Day 2006 in Maryland. Mr. Snowden will also address education equity, ground rents and hate crimes.
Sekou Sundiata, of the Clarice Smith Co. Commission
(Art, Language, and Empire)
Sekou's Sundiata's "The 51st (Dream) State" comes to the Clarice Smith Rerforming Arts Center at Maryland on February 2nd and 3rd. Sekou will also appear with activists E. Ethelbert Miller of the Institute for Policy Studies and Sarah Browning of the DC Poets Against the War tonight, Tuesday, January 30 at Busboys and Poets. The event will focus around Sekou's thoughts on the theme "Writers in a Time of Empire: What is to be Done."
"The world has entered an unprecedented moment in which America exerts a singular military, economic and cultural global power. The consequences of such power are experienced in profound ways inside the US and in the world. American society is split along religious, political, ethical, racial and other lines. And languages has been called into the service of the many splits and divisions, all the time falling short of meaningful discourse in favor of a degraded language that is reduced to sound bits, rhetoric, buying and selling, and speed. This poses a special question for writers because language is their medium, the thing they rely on most to make meaning of their lives and of our world. How are writers to respond to this environment?"
Janice Brown, Announcing the DC Lottery Jazz Artists Calendar
(Knowledge, Understanding, and Black History Month)
Thursday marks the first day of Black History Month. To celebrate, the D.C. Lottery and Charitable Games Control Board has released a calendar/poster highlighting African Americans and their contributions to America.
Calendars are free and available at the D.C. Lottery's location at 2101 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave. in Southeast DC, and in their 2000 14th Street NW location.
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Thursday, January 25, 2007
Steven Bantz, Senior Analyst with the Union of Concerned Scientists
(Resource Dependency and the Environment)
The Union of Concerned Scientists was formed in 1969, and has worked as a non profit to promote a healthy environment. The group has responded to President Bush's Fuel and Gas Mileage proposals during the State of the Union address this week.
Below is an excerpt from the response from David Friedman, Research Director of the Union. "This could be a breakthrough we have been waiting for on fuel economy. The president joins leaders in Congress calling for increasing the gas mileage of cars, SUVs, minivans and pickup trucks to 34 mpg by 2017. This is the equivalent of a four percent improvement per year. However, this will only be a breakthrough if the president and Congress work together to pass a law guaranteeing that this goal becomes reality, while avoiding loopholes and escape clauses. They must also work together to continue these improvements beyond 2017. Only then will we be able to reduce our oil dependence, save money at the pump and put the auto industry on the road to recovery."
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Missa Goehring, of the Kaplan Free Test Preparation
(College Admissions)
Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions, a division of Kaplan, Inc. is offering free practice admission tests for students in the area. LSATs for law school, GMATs for business school, GREs for graduate school and MCATs for medical school will be administered at the events.
The schedule of free tests is:
- Saturday, January 27 - 10 a.m. at Catholic University of America's Campus
- Saturday, February 10 - 10 a.m. at Georgetown University
- Saturday, February 24 - 10 a.m. at George Washington University
- Saturday, March 3 - 10 a.m. at American University
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Timothy Jenkin, with the Save Our Schools Shout Out to Mayor Fenty
(Our Schools)
On Thursday, January 25, at 6:30 pm at the Bethlehem Baptist Church at 2458 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE in Washington, DC, there will be a Shout out to Mayor Fenty with the organization Save Our Schools. The organization is sending the following message to Mayor Fenty:
- no takeover of the schools
- no to developers running the city
- no more money for stadiums
- yes to supporting public schools
- yes to universal health care
- yes to affordable housing for all.
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Dong Xiang, Discussing the Chinese New Year Spectacular
(Traditions)
On January 26 and 27, New Tang Dynasty Television, a Chinese-language network, will present Chinese New year Spectacular: Myths and Legends in celebration of the Chinese New year. The event will include an international cast of vocalists, musicians, classical and Chinese dancers.
There will be evening shows on the 26th and 27th from 8-10:15 pm. at the George Washington University Lisner Auditorium at 730 21st Street in NW Washington DC. Daytime shows (same location) will run from 12:30-2:45 pm on January 26th, and 2-4:15 p.m. on the 27th.
For Additional Information, and to Contact:
Monday, January 23, 2007
Kate Watter, Executive Director, Crude Accountability
(Politics and the Environment)
Crude Accountability is an environmental organization based in Alexandria Virginia. The organization is organzing on behalf of Andrey Zatoka, an environmentalist and political prisoner in Turkmenistan. He was imprisoned on December 17, 2006, and has been held without access to an independent lawyer or his family. Mr. Zatoka is on the Board of Directors of Crude Accountability, and he founded the first children's environmental education club in Turkmenistan. After his imprisonment, the Zatoka family has appealed to Condoleeza Rice for help, saying that he was imprisoned due to his "activist attitude and his continuous activities aimed at strengthening civil society in Turkmenistan, as well as the authorities' fear of brave, educated people."
The group will hold a vigil for Mr. Zatoka on Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at 2207 Massachusetts Ave. NW, in front of the Embassy of Turkmenistan from 6-7:30 pm.
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Ambassador Curtis Ward, on the Air Travel Passport Requirement
(Travel and Homeland Security)
Begining January 23rd, citizens of the United States, Canada, Mexico and Bermuda will be required to present a passport to enter the United States when arriving by air from any part of the Western Hemisphere. The US Department of Homeland Security and the State Department announced the new requirements last November, and the program is part of the departments' efforts to comply with the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission.
The only acceptable alternative documents to a passport will be the Merchant Mariner Document (MMD), which is issued by the US Coast Guard to US Merchant Mariners, and the NEXUS air card, which is issued to Canadians and Americans who meet certain eligibility requirements. The NEXUS air card is only accepted at certain airports.
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Rev. Mark B. Jennings, on the Rally for Franklin Shelter
(Urban Development and the Homeless)
Members of the Committee to Save Franklin Shelter and other community members will hold a rally in front of the Martin Luther King Library at 8:30 a.m. on January 22, 2007.
The rally is in relation to the upcoming development project at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 10th and G Streets NW. Health services that are provided through the Downtown DC BID's Services Center such as showers and laundry, health screenings and referrals, may be displaced due to the project.
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Wednesday, January 17, 2006
Dr. Dennis Hunt, of the Center for Multi-cultural Human Services
(Immigration; Bridgebuilding)
The Center for Multi-cultural Human Services (CMHS) has operated in Falls Church, Virginia since 1982, when it was created in response to the influx of immigrants to the Fairfax area. The organization is currently celebrating its 25th year of operation. During that time, CMHS has provided mental health and social services to immigrants in the DC metro area, and currently serves over 8,000 children and families.
Jim McGrath, of the DC Tenants Advocacy Coalition (TENAC)
(Tenants in DC and the Law)
TENAC has appealed to D.C. lawyers to help evictees by giving them pro bono legal assistance. TENAC says that evictions in DC have passed the epidemic stage and have become pandemic. The group is urging District law firms to assign their lawyers to do pro bono legal work for those being evicted without lawyers.
Karin Hill, of the Navy Museum
(Historical Conservation)
On January 17 at noon the US navy Museum is hosting an event entitled Project Echo: Everyday Care for Historic Objects. The event will show attendees how to safely digitize family photos and documents. Assistant Curator Jennifer Loyd will also explain and demonstrate the best way to use scanners and digital cameras to create family images. The event is free and open to the public, but participants must RSVP via phone at (202) 433-6897.
Tuesday, January 16, 2006
Cederic Hendricks, of the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia
(Incarceration and Reconciliation)
The Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency will hold a series of events designed to encourage the DC community to provide support to offenders returning from jail. CSOSA provides probation and post-incarceration supervision of more than 15,000 in DC. At least 40 faith institutions are working with CSOSA throughout the city to provide men and women returning home with support services.
On Saturday, January 20th, there will be a unity luncheon for Previously Incarcerated Persons (PIPS). The event will be organized by PIPs, and held at Allen Chapel AME Church, at 2498 Al
