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EVENT NEWS: FEED 5000 FOOD FOR NEEDY FAMILIES
A WEEK’S WORTH OF GROCERIES FOR UNEMPLOYED FAMILIES
Date:Saturday December 17, 2011
Time: 1:00 P.M. Gates open at 12:45
Event: Feed 5000 Event is a give-away of a week’s worth of groceries, a Honeybaked ham, and Gwinnett Braves tickets to 5000 unemployed families.
Where: Cool Ray Stadium (Home of the Gwinnett Braves), 2500 Buford Drive Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Requirements:
You must be unemployed
1 food package per car
The give-away is first-come first-serve (while supplies last)
NEWS: JOHN LEWIS HOLDS REDISTRICTING EVENT Monday, August 7, 2011
Some Georgians Question Current and Proposed Congressional District Lines
Ebenezer Baptist Church was filled with over 150 people attendees interested in speaking and asking questions about current and proposed Congressional District lines at a panel discussion hosted by Congressman John Lewis on Monday night. By the time the floor was opened for questions at 7:30pm, the line stretched down the center aisle and almost to the door. The event was proposed from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
Questions from the audience centered around “Voter ID” laws that have passed throughout the nation, the Voting Rights Act, and the current “bi partisan” redistricting exercise happening in Georgia. Some even questioned their current district lines and their current Congressional representation and took “microphone time” to express these concerns.
How can the community get involved? How can voter id laws be stopped and/or challenged? What does the Voting Rights Act mean in 2011?
There to answer questions was a panel of experts from all sides of the issue including:
• GA Congressman John Lewis: Georgia’s Fifth District Representative
• GA Representative Stacey Abrams: Democratic House Minority Leader
• Julie Fernandes: United States Deputy Assistant Attorney General Civil Rights Division, Department of Justice
• Jerry Gonzalez: Director, Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials
• Elisabeth MacNamara: President, League of Women Voters of the United States
• Fred McBride, Ph.D: Redistricting Coordinator I Research Analyst, American Civil Liberties Union, Voting Rights Project
• Bill Nigut: Southeast Regional Director of the AntiDefamation League
• Judy Yi: Programs Director, Center for Pan Asian Community Services, Inc.
• Sally Yates – United States Attorney Northern District of Georgia, Department of Justice (moderator)
Though each had something poignant to say, Representative Stacey Abrams was the most informative on actions in Georgia. She stated that re-districting decisions were not just about what her district will look like, they were more about each Georgian in the room and who would represent them. Congressman John Lewis also spoke about the importance of the Voting Rights Act and access to the ballot box. He alluded that redistricting, or “misdistricting” as I call it, in Georgia is new age discrimination and as informed voters, we must all be aware.
After the event came to a close, many attendees stormed the panel to ask personal questions and to voice concerns.
Proving to be timely, the event was held just before the Georgia General Assembly reports back to work for a Special Session on Redistricting. The special session begins on August 15th.
NEWS: ATLANTA MAYOR ON MEET THE PRESS
(from ajc.com)
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed was a guest on "Meet the Press" on Sunday, introduced himself to America and seemed to leave a favorable impression.
The first-term mayor made his initial appearance on the long-running TV show for a wide-ranging discussion on federal spending, the 2012 election and the tea party.
This "PR move" is great for the City of Atlanta. Congrats!!
NEWS: FLOTUS comes to ATLANTA NEXT WEEK
First Lady Michelle Obama is planning a trip to Atlanta next week to talk about childhood obesity prevention and her new "Let's Move" initiative. Learn more on 11Alive News
EVENT: The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. Northwest Georgia Chapter Hosts Community Health Fair & Wellness Expo Sunday, February 6, 2011
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc Northwest Georgia Chapter (Ms. Virginia Martin, Chapter President) will observe National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD) with its 3rd Annual Health Fair and Wellness Expo on Sunday, February 6, 2011. This free event is open to the general public and will be held at the South Cobb Recreation Center (875 Six Flags Drive, Austell, GA) from 12pm-4pm. NBHAAD is a nationwide HIV/AIDS testing and treatment community mobilization initiative designed to encourage blacks across the United States to educate themselves and prevent HIV/AIDS, as it continues to devastate Black communities. The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc Northwest Georgia Chapter takes this charge very seriously. It is one of more than 1,500 organizations in more than 500 cities that will participate in the eleventh annual observance of NBHAAD.
Over 300 attendees are expected to attend the free event. All ages are welcome. For more information call 770.855.6647 or email health@ncbw100.org.
Learn more here
EVENT: New Year Celebration with Rep Alisha Thomas Morgan Friday, January 7, 2011
For some reason, this email invitation was just sent to me a few days (i.5.2011) ago, but it focuses on new leadership and bringing together many up and coming young professionals from around Atlanta. Rep. Thomas-Morgan is known for her strong voice at the General Assembly. This should be a very fruitful event.
NEWS STORY: XERNONA CLAYTON SPEAKS RE: STREET RENAMING CONTROVERSY in ATLANTA Wednesday, January 5, 2011
The first Atlanta City Councilmeeting was a contentious one filled with 2.5 hours of public comment on the renaming of two small streets in downtown Atlanta. Opposition and support came from all private and public sectors throughout the City of Atlanta. At the end of the meeting, City Council members decided to send the street renaming legislation back to appropriate committees and appointed Commissions for review. Atlanta has a strong history of renaming streets to honor those who have helped to build it.
This time, opposition pointed out that street renaming was costly and was not the only option to honor influential folks. The street renaming legislation would change streets to honor icons Xernona Clayton and John Portman. This video feed is the first of its kind showing Xernona Clayton speaking for herself. Weeks prior showcased others speaking on her behalf.
Launched in 2003, the Red Tie Soiree is one of Atlanta's largest and anticipated holiday mixers. In 2008, the event launched in New York City.The events are invitation only networking events of the cities' professionals and young influentials, and led by a host committee convened by Mark Anthony Thomas.
The year's event features a new twist this year with the launch of the CHOICE Foundation. Networking and civic service is so important and is so POSH!
Lauren Evette of Posh Politics was in attendance at the #redtiesoiree. I had to pull out a red vinteage clutch... it goes so well with blonde hair.
The event was held at the ever so swank AJA in Buckhead Atlanta
Mr. Jummy Jones and a guest. Last night he launched CHOICE Foundation. Congrats!
The Kappas were in the place of course.
Mr. Vincent Coakley, photog and Bridget Renee
This is a great crowd shot
Candace Stanceil and Otis Threatt, two of the many influential host committee members in attendance
EVENT: After the Masked Ball Saturday, December 18, 2010
We all know that after the party, there is an after party.... well when the Mayor of Atlanta throws a party... it is NO DIFFERENT. The Mayor's Masquerade is earlier that night at the Marriott downtown, tickets are about $500 a pop. The event above is the AFTER AFTER party... invite only... Get in if you can!!!
*The Mayor and a well dressed in formal attire lady friend were spotted at a popular diner in Atlanta last night around 3am. I guess there was an after party after the after party....
NEWS: It Rained Cats and Dogs and the BUSHES came to Town Thursday, December 16, 2010
It rained cats and dogs and several streets froze over in Atlanta, GA. And oh yeah, Former President George W. Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush came to town. They appeared at the Buckhead Atlanta Borders and signed their books and met fans, many of whom started lining up hours ahead of time in the inclement weather to meet them. More pics can be found on http://www.ajc.com/.
