News From The Coalition, Inc. Friday June 29, 2012 “Communication – Cooperation – Collaboration” Volume 6, Number 40 The Coalition, Inc. Board of Directors Greetings Coalition Family! Gary R. Adams (President/CEO), John A camper deep in the middle of the forest was awakened one night by a E. Churchville persistent itch. He realized he had been bitten by a mosquito and (Treasurer), reached into his backpack for the remainder of the ointment he carried Members: for insect bites. He saw how little he had left, so he used it sparingly. Abu Mashkuwr Naadim Twice more he was awakened in the same manner, and used the last of Abdulkhabir, Josephine the ointment. He wondered aloud, “God, how am I going to get my rest Blow, Stanley Daniels, Nijah Famous, with this mosquito feasting on me?” A calm voice echoed in his Lansana Koroma, head…”Forget the bites, kill the mosquito!” Abdul Malik Raheem, Moral: Much time and effort is spent treating the symptoms, while the Lewis Williams cause goes unaddressed. – Ga’Kufu Ngosi Madu Table of content For Our Children … 02 Many of my unfortunate misguided brethren have been moved to This Week … 02 passionately protest the presence of the flag of the confederacy at public Employment and buildings in certain locations throughout the south. Although I Training Opportunities understand the desire to purge our environment of symbols of the … 06 atrocities of the Afrikan Holocaust, I wish to bring to your conscious Health Matters …06 minds the fact that we only suffered under the confederate flag for four Green Piece … 06 years, while we have been tortured under the stars and stripes for more Grants, Scholarships & than four centuries. If placed in the position of having to make an Instruction… 07 intelligent observation, which flag would you say is more representative SpotLight … 07 of the tyrannical abuses to which we have been subjected? Copyright © 2004 G. R. Adams Arts for Awareness … 07 Coming Up …08 "The biggest weapon in the hands of the Computers and Technology … 09 oppressors is the minds of the oppressed." A Hand Up … 10 Steve Biko Word-of-the-Week … 11 “We each hold a piece to the puzzle.” – Dr. John Elliott Churchville “Communicate… Cooperate… Collaborate” FOR OUR CHILDREN “It is easier to build children than it is to repair men.”…Frederick Douglass
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From The Coalition, All of the participating performers are volunteering their time and talent Inc. is featured on the for this performance so that all proceeds can directly benefit Girls Rock internationally acclaimed site Eight Philly scholarships. Cities Map which is Tickets are only $15.00 and are available now at 215-928-0770. read in more than ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’ web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- One hundred eighty countries! 6/30-7/4 OCCUPY NATIONAL GATHERING on Independence Mall Click here: for “movement-wide bonding, joint direct actions, and a collaborative EightCitiesMAP visioning process. We need Trained Medics, Safety, Food preparers, Choose Info Table sitters, and so much more!” “Philadelphia’s [email protected] Online Community ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’ web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- “Newsletter” from the menu. Peace and Blessings; Ausar Auset invites you to a holistic health expo focused on Black Men. Please share and I do hope you attend. Peace. Taui Network Presents Black Men's Holistic Health Expo Join us on Saturday, June 30 2012 New York 2012 626 Flatbush Avenue| Corner of Fenimore & Flatush Ave.| Brooklyn| NY| 11225 Theme: Keys to Health and Longevity Conference Brochure Bazi Astrology and Your Health Dr. Ra Un Nefer Amen will Deliver the Keynote Address. Dr. Ra Un Nefer Amen 1, renowned international author, introduces his latest publication, Bazi Success Strategies. It is the first and only book on Chinese Astrology that enables one to gain control over the 10 modalities of the life force (Qi), which are responsible for manifesting all events in life. Men's Wellness & Virility Dr. Ankhnu Uaskhem teaches how to Increase and Restore Male Potency Dr. Uaskhem is currently attending Physician of Brookdale Dept. of Family Medicine Ambulatory Care Physician and Residential Teaching. 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THE NEW YORK CHAPTER of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of Lao Tzu KAWAIDA ORGANIZATIONS (NAKO) If you have a in conjunction with the favorite relevant INTERNATIONAL AFRICAN ARTS FESTIVAL (IAAF) quote, why not The 23rd Annual Symposium on Culture , Community, and Struggle share it with our Saturday, June 30, 2012 readers. send to Venue: PS 287, Navy St. at Flushing Ave, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11201 TheCoalitionNews (by the Manhattan Bridge and the Brooklyn Navy Yard) @gmail.com SANKOFA - Using Our Historical Lens to Plan Our Future We will credit you "If you know the beginning well the end will not trouble you" with the Confirmed Speakers: submission. Dr. Molefi Kete Asante Professor: Department of African American Studies at Temple University Presentation on developing the African American Think Tank: JOIN THE Afrocentricity International COALITION, 12:30pm-1:30pm INC! 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Williams "The richest soil, if uncultivated, produces the New York City Councilman, 45th Council District, Brooklyn rankest weeds." - Plutarch Presentation on: The Needed Role for an Activist Elected Official 1:30pm-2:30pm Randy Weston Pianist and Composer: Panelist: The Role of the Concious Artist in a Cultural Context other panelist Kojo Ade, (Entreprenurial Supporter) If you would like to report on a recent Paul Singleton, (Licensed Creative Arts Therapis community event, feel 11:30am-12:30pm free to send us a brief Linda Tigani (member of Malcolm X Grassroots Movement, (MXGM) account of what Presentation: The Stopping and Frisking of Black Youth happened in 1:30pm-2:30pm document format, and Agnes Olusese, Attorney, Masters of Divinity and Graduate in Internal we will share it with our readers. Security Studies Send your Presentation: Democratic Republic of the Congo: Conflict Resolution information to: News 2:40pm-3:40pm From The Coalition, Come Out & Plan to Spend the Day ! Inc. Admission Adults $15.00, Seniors $12.00 For Information & directions call (718) 523-3312 / (718) 789-3264 All entries for or email [email protected] and submission should For information on the International African Arts Festival (IAAF) starting be received by from Saturday, June 30th to Wednesday, July 4th go to noon, the Monday www.iaafestival.org prior to publish date and in Press Release form. EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OPPORUNITIES
Job Fair of Philadelphia Thursday, July 26, 2012, 10AM - 1PM Doubletree Guest Suites Hotel 640 W Germantown Pk, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 http://www.catalystcareergroup.com
Philadelphia Opportunity Expo (Veterans & Spouses) Thursday, July 26, 2012, 11AM – 3PM Lincoln Financial Field Page 06 1020 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148 https://events.recruitmilitary.com A reform is a correction of abuses; a revolution is a transfer of power. -Robert Bulwer-Lytton HEALTH MATTERS
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DR. PATCH ADAMS PREPARES TO BUILD A SOLAR FREE CLINIC ON A FIVE ACRE LOT IN NORTH PHILLY (west Allegheny @ 17th St.) to be surrounded by orchards, gardens, playground, providing primary care and green jobs training. Donations are requested for pavement removal and soil remediation, greenhousing, building supplies, plantings, office, medical and dental supplies. For info 215.805.8330 or patchadamsclinic.org ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’ web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site -----
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