Stop Using Rubber Black Men As Shooting Targets

 

Stop Using Rubber Black Men As Shooting Targets

The Petition: https://campaigns.organizefor.org/petitions/tell-the-us-government-stop-using-rubber-black-men-as-shooting-targets?utm_source=Color+of+

The Campaign creator: https://www.thetracybrown.com/

20th Annual Onah C. Weldon Scholarship Fund Luncheon

The Philadelphia Congress of the National Congress of Black Women

20th Annual Onah C. Weldon Scholarship Fund Luncheon

Jacqui Deshields, Chair

The National Congress of Black Women formerly, the National Political Congress of Black Women (NCBW) was founded 23 years ago by the Honorable Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm and Dr. C. Delores Tucker, two of the most dynamic and visionary African American women of the 20th Century. Onah C. Weldon served as the Philadelphia Chair for over twenty years. Jacqui De Shields has the distinct honor and charge of continuing this historical legacy of outstanding leadership by serving as Chair of the esteemed only Philadelphia Flagship Chapter of the National Congress of Black Women, Inc. Members across the city are excited by her leadership.

The Philadelphia Congress realizes the importance of African-American women understanding the consequences of achieving political and economic empowerment and using that power effectively. Therefore, the Philadelphia Congress will continue to strive and make significant headway in educating women about the political process and how it effects every phase of our livelihoods.

With the 20th Annual Onah C. Weldon Scholarship Fund Luncheon, the PC-NCBW continues its 20 year tradition in helping to support women and their education:

What: The Philadelphia Congress Flagship Chapter of the National Congress of Black Women
Present the 20th Annual Onah C. Weldon Luncheon & Fashion Show
Where:
When: Saturday, November 10, 2007, Doors Open 11:00 AM
Tickets: $ 50.00
Fabulous *** Fun *** Fashions
Great Door Prizes
Proceeds will benefit the Onah C. Weldon Scholarship Fund
For additional information, please contact Event Chair, Barbara White, Event Chair,610-222-9113
To purchase tickets, please contact JC Lamkin, jclamkin.com  or jc-lamkin.gltmypc.com (215) 843-1039 or email info@philacongressncbw.org.

Calendar of Events for April and May 2010

Philadelphia Congress of the National Congress of Black Women

FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2010 5:30PM - 8:00PM FISH FRY
Champagnes Café - 21 E. Chelten Avenue $10.00

SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2010 - 9:00AM - 11:30AM
Carroll Park Prayer Breakfast Ticket: $20.00
St Joseph University, Campaign Bldg Cardinal Ave & City Line Ave.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 2010 - 5:00PM - 7:00PM
First Anniversary Celebration of the Unveiling of the Sojourner Truth Memorial
US Capital Visitors Center (across From The U.S. Supreme Court Between 2nd And Independence)
Special Guest: Dick Gregory And Lots Of Surprise Guest!
RSVP: info@nationalcongressbw.org

SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2010 - 7:00PM “THREE SOPRANOS SING

FEATURING
Naomi Dobson, Hazel Hall Jefferson and Claudia Hearst Curry Freewill Offering
Mount Carmel Baptist Church, 5732 Race Street, Philadelphia

SATURDAY, MAY 8, 2010 STATE REPRESENTATIVE KENYATTA JOHNSON
will be honoring seniors at the Pre-Mother’s Day Senior Ball,
2:00pm 6:00pm
St. Charles Senior Center, 1941 Christian Street. Philadelphia

Thursday, May 20, 2010 6:00 pm 3rd Scholarship Awards Banquet
Canaan Baptist Church, 5430 Pulaski Avenue, Philadelphia

Potluck Inauguration Fellowship

Sponsored by:
Carroll Park Neighbors
Holy Cross Baptist Church
Philadelphia Congress of the National Congress of Black Women

Potluck Inauguration Fellowship
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Holy Cross Baptist Church, 1900 N 63rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19019
Cost: Free will offering
Bring a covered dish to share with all

Highlights
• Let's enjoy one another's company while we usher in a new President of the United States of America
• Listen to President Obama's speech on a big screen TV
• Brainstorm our agenda


For more information contact Madaline Dunn (215) 473-5259, Chair, Legislative Committee, Philadelphia Congress of the National Congress of Black Women

Employment opportunity - Chief of Staff for State Representative Tony Payton Jr.

Chief of Staff for State Representative Tony Payton Jr.

Tony Payton is hiring a chief of staff. The job is based in Philadelphia but requires you to travel to Harrisburg from time to time. If you have a desire to help people and are interested in public policy feel free to email a resume and cover letter to tpayton@pahouse.net or call him at 215-744-7901.

Chief of Staff for the 179th Legislative District Job Description:

- General oversight and management of both district offices.
- Partake in and oversee the implementation of constituent services.
- Maintain and expand upon relationships within the community.
- Maintain and expand upon relationships with the social service entities, community groups, and businesses community.
- Maintain and expand current initiatives which the Office of Representative Tony Payton Jr. coordinates such as the Frankford CSI and the Domestic Violence Task Force.
- Develop and provide oversight for the enactment of the numerous district-wide events such as senior, health, college and job fairs.
- Create the agenda and hold staff meetings once per week.
- Develop, research, and pilot legislation on behalf of the Representative Payton.
- Track the status of Representative Payton's pending legislation.
- Assign and staff the various community meetings throughout the district.
- Develop and write press releases.
- Develop and author op-ed articles for periodicals and the newspaper.

Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or significant related work experience with additional favorable consideration for work experience in governmental policy field.
- Knowledge of the legislative process and issues concerning legislation affecting Pennsylvania.
- Have excellent verbal skills public speaking abilities.
- Strong legislative research ability.
- Ability to effectively engage with and build alliances within the community.
- Proven excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively as a team player and individual performer to meet strict deadlines.

Over Fifty and Fighting HIV/AIDS

SAVE THE DATE: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2008 Senior Citizens: The New Face Of Nearly 27% Of People With The Are Over 50

Please join the Philadelphia Congress of the National Congress of Black Women for this powerful symposium on February 21, 2009 from 9am-1pm.
COST: The symposium is entirely FREE of charge.
LOCATION: To Be Announced

Hear and meet some of the most authoritative experts and medical professionals in the field of HIV/AIDs prevention and education for Senior Citizens.

If you are an expert in the field of HIV/AIDS education or have a story to share, and would like to join our panel of experts, please call 215-276-1090 or contact info@philacongressncbw.org - or - harrisjudy@verizon.net.

There is a widely held belief that as you get older your sex drive diminishes. But that is not necessarily the case in this day and age. Here are some facts.

Facts about Senior Citizens and STD’s and HIV

· Venereal diseases are spreading more than ever among senior citizens.

· The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that people age 50 and older make up more than 10 percent of total AIDS cases in this country, and that HIV cases are increasing among people in their 60’s and 70’s.

· Also, it has been reported that during the last decade HIV cases has risen 500 percent among Senior Citizens, and AIDS cases among people over-50 have risen from 16,000 in 1975 to 90,000 in 2003.

· Now nearly 27 percent of people living with AIDS in America are 50 and older.

If you are an expert in the field of HIV/AIDS education or have a story to share, and would like to join our panel of experts, please call 215-276-1090 or contact info@philacongressncbw.org - or - harrisjudy@verizon.net.

Your Input Needed for a Change in Healthcare Forum

On behalf of the
President-elect Barack Obama's health transition team and Senator Tom Daschle,
The Philadelphia Congress
of the
National Congress of Black Women
http://www.philacongressncbw.org/
info[at]PhilaCongressNCBW[dot]org
will facilitate the

"Your Input for a Change in Healthcare Forum"

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• Do you have constructive ideas on how we can improve healthcare in America?
• Do you have Medicare concerns?
• Are you underinsured and would like to share how the healthcare system can be improved?
• Are you a healthcare professional who would like to improve the health of your patients?

If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions then we want your input on DeImage via Wikipediacember 29, 2008.
From prevention to hospital care to chronic care management, the Philadelphia Congress of the National Congress of Black Women is harnessing its vast and sophisticated grass-roots network to shape public policy. Join us as we help the new administration tackle and develop major health-care legislation.

Date: Monday, December 29, 2008
Time: 5:30 p.m. refreshments served; Forum: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Vine Memorial Baptist Church, Community Room,5600 W Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131 (Please enter on the 56th Street side)
Moderators: JC Lamkin, PMP and Dr. Evelyn Partridge
Admission: Free
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Join the Philadelphia Congress of the National Congress of Black Women for one of the most important times in history: beginning the process to help the Obama administration, Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle (D-S.D.), designate for Health and Human Services (HHS) and head of President-elect Barack Obama's health transition team facilitate a nationwide campaign to gather public input on improving the U.S. health care system with "bottom-up healthcare reform" by discussing concerns and input for fixing the healthcare system. Through this discussion, we will move meaningful comprehensive reform through the White House and improve the system. For more information contact us via email: info[at]philacongressncbw.org. Join us as we give Change wings.

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