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“If you or I had the answer, there would be no problem...
but each of us has a piece, and together we have the answer.”
- Dr. John Elliott Churchville
News From
The Coalition, Inc.
“Communication - Cooperation - Collaboration”
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If you think you are too small to make a difference,
you haven't spent a night with a mosquito.
-- African Proverb
"WHAT'S IN YOUR HAND"
"What's in Your hand?
Just let God use you, that's all.
. . .
One with God, always a majority!"
-- Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.
Watch on YouTube
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The REAL "Dream" Speech
"The American Dream"
A speech given by
The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
February 5, 1964
Drew University
Madison, New Jersey
PDF of Transcript
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Nationwide Education Reform Tour
Began in Philadelphia
September 29, 2009
More Information.
10th Annual Walk for Peace and Reconciliation
April 28
2013 INTERFAITH PEACE WALK
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9th Annual
Weekend Of Peace
Our ninth annual Weekend Of Peace
was held on July 27th through July 29th, 2012
Please Read More
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The African Cultural Alliance
of North America Inc
(ACANA)
http://acanaus.org/
For more than 10 years, ACANA has led advocacy efforts in the Philadelphia region for the welfare and rights of African and Caribbean immigrants and refugees.
ACANA has steadfastly delivered quality social, arts and cultural and other services to its clients.
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PLANTING SEEDS OF PEACE
Stewards of the Earth, Stewards of Each Other, Stewards of Peace
was the theme of the 9th annual
INTERFAITH WALK FOR PEACE AND RECONCILIATION.
On Sunday, April 29th 2012 several hundred people participated in a Walking Dialogue among Jews, Muslims, Christians, Buddhists, Sikhs, Hindus, and Others.
In what has become a landmark humanitarian event, empowered by the spirituality and vision of people of faith, walls of madness, greed and bigotry that divide members of the human family from other children of God are being torn down.
(View a
Peacewalk Slideshow.)
Thanks are extended to everyone who participated in the walk, sent prayers and helped out along the way.
Please visit the INTERFAITH WALK FOR PEACE AND RECONCILIATION Web Site and give your feedback.
It will help in plans for future walks!
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Please See Related Item:
Dr Martin Luther King Jr's
Keys to Peace
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ACHIEVEability's Community Services Office
Programs and Services
The goal of ACHIEVEability's Community Services Office is to help residents of the Haddington and Cobbs Creek neighborhoods of West Philadelphia. The office works with residents to organize, access, plan and implement activities and utilize information which will contribute to achieving a healthy, vibrant, technologically-savvy and hopeful community.
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Grand Konia
Advancement Through Unity
Grand Konia
Objectives and Goals
Grand Konia is a non-profit organization established in November 2010 by a group of Koniaka Mandingoes based in the United States of America and Canada.
The activities of Grand Konia are social-charity, nonprofit and non political.
The main objectives of Grand Konia are as follows:
A. Promotion of continue education for women and children in rural communities.
B. Promotion of science and communication in rural areas.
C. Promotion, expansion and protection of culture and native Konia language.
D. Assistance to orphans, widows and member of communities in precarious conditions.
E. Environmental preservation and protection for better lives.
F. Seek social and political justice for all.
G. Promote peace and inter communal conflicts resolution through dialogue and abolish communal violence.
Please Read More Here
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Philadelphia National Action Network
National Action Network (NAN) is one of the leading civil rights organizations in the Nation, with chapters throughout the entire U.S.
Founded in 1991 by Reverend Al Sharpton, NAN works within the spirit and tradition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to promote a modern civil rights agenda that includes the fight for social justice, education, and one standard of justice and decency for all people regardless of race, religion, national origin, or gender.
The Philadelphia National Action Network's focus is on building and maintaining the civil rights and social integrity in our communities in regards to education, neighborhood fellowship and community outreach.
Contact the Philadelphia
National Action Network
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PCIAS
Philadelphia Community Institute of Africana Studies
Intergenerational, Involved, Intelligent
Community Service and Information Sharing
The Philadelphia Community Institute of Africana Studies is a nonprofit "communiversity" or university without walls.
Its purpose is to teach and disseminate educational materials to the public related to African-American history, life, and culture; in addition to promoting research and literature of the same.
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The Hip-Hop Party for the People
New Ideas, New Approaches, and New Leadership
for all of Philadelphia
present
50 years organizing the Black community -
"Where do we go from here?"
PCIAS commemorates Civil Rights activism and dialogues with Black youth
Read More Here
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"Bridging The Future.
Celebrating The Past!"
THIS IS A PIVOTAL YEAR FOR THE BLACK AGENDA:
To say this year may be a pivotal year for the political and cultural agenda
for Blacks/African-Americans/Africans in America may be the height of
understatement. This critical year is the year when all of us must come
together to discuss the issues and strategies to cultivate a sustainable
nonpartisan coalition that is designed to implement a National Black Agenda
collectively to tackle the myriad of problems that we face today.
JOIN US ON SEPTEMBER 14 AND SEPTEMBER 15 In CHICAGO:
In Chicago, on September 14 and 15, we are presented with a unique
opportunity to connect with a singular historical event, that carries on the
tradition of convening our community together to form an action agenda for
Blacks/African-Americans/Africans in America from the 1800s through the
seminal national events of 1972, 1974, and 2004.
THE HISTORICAL 2012 NATIONAL BLACK AGENDA CONVENTION CONFERENCE IN CHICAGO:
The 2012 Historical National Black Agenda Convention Conference will be held
in Chicago, launched with a Community Dinner at the Third Baptist Church
Heritage Plaza Ballroom at 1551 West 95th Street on Friday and continuing
with a full day of workshops and discussions at the Evangelical Christian
School at 9130 South Vincennes Avenue on Saturday.
This event will bring together Black/African-American/Africans In America
thought leaders and Community Activists both at the event site and in a
unique never before used strategy of virtual locations throughout the city
of Chicago and around the country.
THE HISTORICAL 2012 NATIONAL BLACK AGENDA CONVENTION VIRTUAL CONFERENCE:
The Historical National Black Agenda Convention Virtual
Convention/Conference will link participants via the Internet and live
videoconference from hundreds of sites in Chicago and around the country. If
you can't physically come to the community dinner and workshops/discussions
you will be able to connect "virtually" with the convention if you have a
computer, webcam, microphone and connect through our online link.
THE LONG AND SHORT OF IT: YOU SHOULD BE ONSITE OR ONLINE WITH US!
The attached PDF flyer
Black Agenda Convention Conference
has more information
and you can visit us at www.Historic2012Chicago.info.
On site registration is limited, so act now to reserve your place in
History!
Thank you.
Please feel free to contact me directly if you have questions, suggestions
or constructive criticism!
James E. Hill
773.457.8619
{Grace, Peace and Blessings}
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National Block Club University
Making a difference in many of America's most dangerous neighborhoods.
The mission of the National Block Club University is to combat crime and disorder.
NBCU has developed relationships with 7 career industries to partner with career professionals.
This linkage allows us to ensure that every person with a passion will also have a position to fulfill in his or her community.
National Block Club University
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After the Hurricane
When Hurricane Sandy cut off electricity for several days in northern New Jersey,
the November 02, 2012 edition of T.C.I. News Online was uploaded to the Inernet
- on time - by using power from an emergency generator.
Rescheduled Dedication of
The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
Sunday, October 16, 2011
We are Honored to be
A Founding Sponsor
Hopeworks 'N Camden
DO YOU WORK WITH YOUTH AGES 17-23?
DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO DIDN'T FINISH HIGH SCHOOL?
DO YOU KNOW A YOUTH WHO WANTS TO GO TO COLLEGE?
DO YOU KNOW YOUTH WHO WANT COMPUTER SKILLS?
DO YOU NEED TO CREATE OR IMPROVE A WEB SITE?
Visit Hopeworks and learn how we make a difference
in the lives of Camden Youth!
Please Read More
Hopeworks Delivers Congressional Briefing
On June 26, 2008, Hopeworks attended a Congressional Briefing sponsored by The Alliance For Public Technology and The Children's Partnership.
The briefing, titled “Information Technology Making a Difference in Children's Lives” was an opportunity for Hopeworks to present information to policy makers on the Hopeworks program and specifically the use of technology as a youth development tool.
Father Jeff and Mario Arriola gave the presentation.
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REGIONAL SCHOLAR ATHLETES
AGAIN EXCEL!
Scholar athletes from the Philadelphia region were well represented in one of the outstanding events in the nation.
Several dozen were among those whose commitment to exellence propelled them into success and worldwide respect and recognition.
38 Years of excellence were recently celebrated in Madison Square Garden.
Since 1973 young women from the east coast have been encouraged to develop their academic and athletic talents and skills by participating in the Colgate Women's Games.
A superb record of achievement, perserverance and scholarship have been constants throughout the history of the event.
The championship finals from several weeks of competiton are annually conducted in the world renowned Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Read more about it here!
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June is
Black Music History and Heritage Month
Read More Here
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Understand the People -
READ the BOOKS!
The Sacred Writings and Articles of Faith of the "People of the Book" who worship the God of Abraham in the Judeo-Christian-Islamic community are available online.
The Qur'an Online
* A transliteration of the Qur'an
* An index to the Qur'an
* Search for a particular verse
The Qur'an Online
Online Parallel Bible:
Weaving God's Word into the Web
Online Parallel Bible
It's Time For
More GOD
and
Less "Religion" !
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Save the Dates!
2011 Whirlwind Conference:
Activism For Change
Friday, April 8, 2011
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Temple University
More Information Here
A Conference:
BLACK YOUTH IN THE
AGE OF OBAMA
April 30, May 1 and 2, 2010
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Sponsored by
The Center for African American Research & Public Policy of Temple University
and
The Philadelphia Community Institute of Africana Studies
For more information please contact:
Dr. Muhammad Ahmad
at
Temple University
Coming Soon!
A Conference Report
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The Omega Delta Upsilon Foundation
presents
Historically Black Colleges & Universities
H B C U
College Fair and Workshops
Sunday, November 14, 2010
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Trenton, New Jersey
Students & Parents are invited!
Please Read More Here
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Extreme Weather:
Nature's Wake-up Call
Four inches of snow fell in Toronto (Canada) while four feet fell in Philadelphia (Pennsylvania).
Faster than expected Arctic ice melt has been linked to increased worldwide weather extremes.
An extensive study by scientists from around the world has found that “the human impact on climate is being superimposed on the natural variation in climate and temperature.”
“Snowmageddon?”
Read more about it!
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OFFERING RECONCILIATION
The "Offering Reconciliation" Project
The "Offering Reconciliation" Project, initiated by the Israeli Friends of the Family Forum
presents to the public at large, the idea of reconciliation between Israelis and Palestinians through Art.
Please Read More
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The PHILADELPHIA BLACK PUBLIC ISSUES FORUM began in honor of the late
fr. Paul M. Washington, former rector of the Church of the Advocate at
18th and fr. Paul M. Washington Avenue in North Philadelphia. The
Forum, like Father Washington, is a provider and legitimizer of public
space for the free expression of dissident Black voices on public
issues central to our communities. The Forum's purpose is to provide
a public space and an opportunity to be heard to Black persons and
groups who bring non-traditional approaches to ways of thinking and
organizing focused on solving pressing community problems. Proud
member of The Coalition!
visit our website: http://www.geocities.com/blackpublicissuesforum.phila/
and join our Yahoo group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blackpublicissues/
Gary R. Adams, Chairman
John E. Churchville, PhD, Founder
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First Anniversary Issue!
The Coalition was born out of
the first Community Organizational Summit held at The Church of the Advocate
at 18th & Father Paul M. Washington Ave. on July 26th
2006. At that time more than fifty organizations signed on. Presently, there
are more than one hundred organizational members, and nearly one hundred
pending. The first FYI The Coalition Weekly Digest was distributed August 25th
2006, thank you for a great year!
Gary
R. Adams,
Community Liaison for The Coalition
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PRESS RELEASE
National Action Network to Rally with High School Students and Parents
Against Beating and Abuse of Students by School District Police
Philadelphia, PA (December 11, 2009)The Philadelphia Chapter of the National Action Network at the request of students and parents will lead a Rally in protest of the brutal beating of public school students by school district police.
Confirmed school police involvement in the egregious civil rights violation of the students at Frankford, Olney and Northeast High Schools has been confirmed and it alleged to be a reoccurring problem that has been ignored by the brass of the district.
Consequently, at the request of parents from each of these schools the National Action Network has initiated an investigation into the brutal beating of Frankford High student, Jeffione Thomas, the denial of classroom education since November 4th, 2009 of Northeast High student, Evelyn Cruel and a host of Olney High School students regarding the "boxing glove
beating" of students by a school District Police officer known as "Sarge".
This man takes students into a closed room where he brutally beats them with boxing gloves on to protect his hands from the evidence of the applied
beatings of students. "The School District is out of control, who is protecting our children"?
The Rally will be held on Monday, December 14, 2009 at Frankford High School, 5000 Oxford Avenue at 3:00 PM.
National Action Network has sent a Letter to School Superintendent, Dr. Arlene Ackerman requesting for a private investigator be retained to interview student and faculty witnesses regarding the incidents.
Greg Brinkley, President of Philly NAN stated, "We want these police officers immediately removed from any further contact with all school district children.
Further, we will be seeking the Department of Human Services (DHS) Child Abuse Division to conduct an official
investigation of these incidents for possible abuse of school children by school police."
Philadelphia National Action Network is dedicated to fighting injustice wherever its ugly head surfaces, in Philadelphia it is the protection of school children.
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RAPPERS EXPOSED:
THE LIES THAT 50 CENT, T.I,
SNOOP AND OTHERS TELL OUR KIDS
New York City rapper releases video that brings the truth about Hip-Hop into schools
and, talks to 6th and 7th graders about the lies of popular rappers, their lyrics,
and the negative influence of the music they listen to.
Read More Here
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"I, for one, believe that if you give people a
thorough understanding
of what confronts them
and the basic causes
that produce it,
they'll create their own program,
and when the
people create a program,
you get action."
-Malcolm
X
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"He who passively accepts evil is as much involved
in it as he who helps perpetrate it."
"We must work on . . .
attacking the causes and healing the effects."
-Martin Luther King
Jr.
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