Event: The Passage - Stories from the Maafa

Event: The Passage - Stories from the Maafa

Presented By:
The Afrikan Luv Company  &  Euphonixs, Inc.

Time: 7:00 PM (ET)
Day & Date: Saturday, February 27, 2010

Location:
Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial Educational and Cultural Center
3940 Broadway
New York, NY 10032


Tickets:
$30 in Advance
$40 at the Door

To Attend: Respond Here  

Background:
The Passage: Stories from the Maafa, a play written by Jawanza Bakari and directed by Charles Murray will be shown this coming Friday, Feb. 6th at 7:00pm at the Audubon Ballroom/The Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial & Educational Center (3940 B'way bet. 164th & 165th Sts.)

We have been performing this production a little over a year. We have made significant changes and added some images. We are excited and invite you to come and join in our efforts to "right the wrongs", created by the Middle Passage Holocaust and Slavery and "heal" as a global community.

The Passage: Stories from the Maafa provides a view into our past that traditional history has sought to exclude. If you have not seen the play. You will not be disappointed. All of our productions have resulted with standing ovations. For those who have supported us, we thank you and encourage you to come and see the wonderful changes we have made (let me know and I will see if we can offer you a discount).

If you belong to an organization or church and would like to see the play to possibly use as a fundraiser, please let me know and I will put you on my guest list.

PS...I am the Spiritual Warrior and Percussionist. I hope you will be able to join us as we bring this production to you and celebrate Bob Marley's Birthday and Black History Month.

In Spirit and Struggle,

Ndigo

More Information:
Euphonixs.com
ThePassageMaffa.com

Internship: Emma Bowen Foundation | Paid Internships in Media

Internship: Emma Bowen Foundation

Information:
The Emma Bowen Foundation is recruiting minority RISING college freshmen to work in PAID internships at media companies throughout the United States. These are multi-summer internships that will last throughout their undergraduate college years. 

• Looking for great candidates in the New York City area....students who will be college freshmen in Fall 2010.
• Selected recipients are PAID and receive a matching scholarship each summer to help pay for college expenses. 
• For a more detailed description of our program and the application please visit,
• www.emmabowenfoundation.com

Application Deadline: Friday, February 26, 2010

Application Process:
Complete the application at the web site here and return with all the corresponding materials to the NYC office by the deadline date

• Transcripts,
• Photos,
• Resume,
• etc

Qualifications:

• At least a 3.0 GPA,
• Plan to attend a 4-year college [High School & College Students],
• Have an interest in media/communications.  (Students do not have to major in communications.) 

Contact for any additional questions.
Sandra D. Rice
VP, Eastern Region
Emma Bowen Foundation
CBS Television
524 West 57th Street
New York, NY  10019
212/975-2597
212/975-5884
Email: sdrice@cbs.com

Program: Student Leaders Program | Neighborhood Excellence Initiative

Program: Student Leaders Program | Neighborhood Excellence Initiative

Goal: To cultivate and develop the next generation of community leaders through two components:

Application Dates:
For the 2010 program opens on January 1 and closes on February 17, 2010

Web Site:
http://www.bankofamerica.com/foundation/index.cfm?template=fd_studentleaders

Specifics:

• An eight-week paid internship in the summer of 2010 with selected nonprofit organizations designed to provide opportunities for the students to develop and apply leadership skills through hands-on work experience, while raising their awareness of community issues addressed by their nonprofit host.
• A week-long all-expense paid Student Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C., July 18-23. Conducted in partnership with the Close Up Foundation, the Summit introduces students to aspects of civic, nonprofit and business leadership and provides them with knowledge and skills they will use throughout their life to create positive community change.

Sponsor:
Bank of America

PROGRAM: Construction Training Program

PROGRAM: Construction Training Program

Note: For New York City Residents Only

Note: Classes begin in February 2010 – Call to start the application process.

Summary:

• New York Urban League: Employment Services is participating in a construction training program.
• Pre-Apprenticeship Training is a full time program that runs from Monday through Friday 7:30AM to 3:30PM for 17 weeks.
• Commitment to the full 17 weeks is required.
• If you meet the all the requirements you can complete an application at the address below.
• Must be 18 to 24 years old by the end of the 17 weeks.

Advantages:

1. Intensive 17 week training in construction and environmental remediation
2. Potential to earn 13 combined licenses and certificates
3. Hands‐on experience
4. Career guidance
5. Job placement assistant
6. Completely tuition‐free training
7. Lunch and transportation provided daily plus $100 clothing voucher
8. Set of starter tools provided upon completion of training
9. HRA approved training provider

Requirements:

1. 18 Years old
2. Have at least a high school diploma or GED with transcript
3. Be physically able to do work
4. Be able to provide NYS Id., Birth Certificate, Social Security Card and Proof of Address
5. Have a reading and math skills at 8th grade level
6. Be able to pass drug test and attend a program orientation
7. Be committed to completing the entire program full time.

Required Documents

1. Completed Application
2. High School Diploma or GED with transcript
3. State Identification Card
1. (Must have 9 digit identification number)
4. Birth Certificate
5. Social Security Card
6. Proof of Address

For additional information please contact
Betsy Robles
Employment Counselor
New York Urban League
1530 East 222nd Street
Bronx, NY 10469
Office: (718) 944-3734 x227
Email: brobles@nyul.org
Website: www.nyul.org

Charles Barron is running for Speaker of the New York City Council

Council Member Barron is now running for the position of Speaker on the New York City Council. 

New York City Council Member Charles Baron has been the voice of the powerless (non-connected) throughout New York City. He has taken many "hits" for his positions on issues that affect those who have not been able to bring these same issues to the forefront even after reaching out to their own Council Representatives. Because of his concern and intervention for all the powerless and disenfranchised residents of New York City Council, Member Barron has become the Peoples' Council Member who speaks “Truth to Power”.

When it came to the surprise "Rezoning of 125th Street", Council Members Charles Barron and Tony Avella were the only Council Members who came out and listened to the Harlem Community at forums and one on one.

What You Can Do

If you want to support Council Member Barron's efforts,

• Remember to call both the Legislative (L) and District (D) Offices of your Council Members by tomorrow morning, Wednesday, January 6, 2010 and make it known that you support Council Member Barron to be the new Speaker.  The NYC Council Vote for Speaker is scheduled for 12 Noon, Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at the Stated Meeting in the City Council Chambers in City Hall.  Contact Numbers are below.  Harlem Council Members are in Bold and Red.
• Show your support by "Packing the Chamber" at City Hall.  Operation Power requests that you be present by 11:30 A.M.
  

It’s not too late!!!

Press Conference

Also, Several Organizations and Individuals* held a Press Conference on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 to support New York City Council Member Charles Barron in his efforts to unseat the present Speaker of the NYC Council Christine Quinn and to challenge the reported call by the present Speaker of the NYC Council Christine Quinn to remove Council Member Charles Baron as Chairperson of the Higher Education Committee.  Pictures of the event are noted below. (Photos by Bud Korotzer of Next Left Notes)

What is at Stake?

• Equitable distribution of capital and expenses for Council Members
• Development of a system for Council Members to control the legislative process.
• Development of a system that gives Council Members control over the selection of Committee Chairs and Council Member Committee assignments
• Reforming the process governing the budget negotiations with the Mayor
• Committee Chairs should have the final decision in hiring Committee Staff, Counsel and Policy Analysts.

Present Situation

The Speaker determines

• Determines the selection of  Chairs to Committees. 
• Determines how much capital and expense funds each Council Member will receive for their districts
• Determines whether a Council Member’s legislation will be drafted. 
• Controls the budget negotiations process with the Mayor (with superficial input from City Council Members)

Contact Telephone Numbers

Kings County

• Diana Reyna, - 34th District- (L) 212-7888-7095, (D) 718-963-3141
• Letitia James, - 35th District- (L) 212-788-7081, (D) 718-260-9191
• Albert Vann, - 36th. District- (L) (212) 788-7364, (D) (718) 919-0740
• Erik Martin-Dilan, - 37th District-(L) (212) -788-7284, (D) (718) 718-642-8664
• Sara Gonzalez, -  38th District-(L) 212-788-7272, (D) (718) 439-9012
• Mathieu Eugene, - 40th  District- (L) 212-788-7352, (D) 718-287-8762
• Darlene Mealy, - 41st District-(L) 212-788-6957, (D) 718) 954-3097
• Charles Barron, - 42nd District- (212) 788-6957, (D) 718-649-9495
• Jumaane Williams, - 45th District- (L) 212-788-6859
  

Queens

• Peter A. Koo, - 20th  District- (L) 212-788-7022
• Julissa Ferreras, - 21st District-(L) 212-788-6862, (D) (718) 651-1917
• Leroy Comrie, - 27th. District  (L) 212) 788-7084, (D) 718-776-3700
• Thomas White Jr., - 28th District (L) (212) 788-6850, (D) (718) 843-0792
• James Sanders Jr., - 31st District (L) (212) 788-7216, (D) (718) 527-4356

Manhattan

• Margaret S. Chin, - 1st. District, (L) 212-788-7722
• Rosie Mendez, - 2nd District, (L) 212-788-7366, (D) 212-677-1077
• Robert Jackson, - 7th. District, (L) (212) 788-6960, (D) 212-928-1322
• Melissa Mark Viverito, - 8th District, (D) 212-788-6960, (212) 678-9800
• Inez Dickens, - 9th District, (D) 212-788-7397, (D) 212-678-4505
• Ydanis A. Rodrigues, - 10th District, (L) 212-788-7053, (D) 917-521-2616

Bronx

• Larry Seabrook, - 12th District, (L) (212) 788-6873, (D) (718) 994-9900
• Fernado Cabrera, - 14th District, (L) 212-788-7074
• Joel Rivera, - 15th District, (L) (212) 788-6966, (D) 718-842-8100
• Helen Diane Foster, - 16th District-  (L) (212) 788-6856, (D) ( 718) 588-7500
• Maria Del Carmen Arroyo, - 17th District- (L) (212) 788-7384, (718) 402-6130
• Annabel Palma, - 18th District- (L) (212) 788-6853, (D) (718) 792-1140

Richmond
Deborah L. Rose, - 49th. District, (L) 212-788-6972

*  Supporters of December 30th, 2009 Press Conference: The Peoples Attorney, Alton Maddox, Viola Plummer, Norman Seabrook, Brenda Stokely of MWM, Rev. Sharpton, Rev. Daughtry, Dr. James McIntosh of C.E.M.O.T.A.P., Omawale Clay of D12, A T Mitchell of Hip Hop SUV, Operation POWER, Bail out the People Movement, and  many others.

Thank you to all who provided the information for this posting.