January 21, 2008

EVENTS!

January 21, 2008

Martin Luther King, Jr Day Celebration at the Union Project
WHAT:
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration
WHEN: TODAY! Monday, January 21st, 6:00 PM
WHERE: Union Project, 801 North Negley Ave, 15206 (corner of Stanton and Negley Avenues)

The Union Project and Open Door welcomes the Pittsburgh community for an evening of motivational, held to honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his vision of connecting communities, cultures and individuals. Sponsored by the East Liberty Presbyterian Church, the evening will include a free community dinner beginning at 6pm, step performances, Birdie Nichols and Glorious Rebirth Gospel Choir, readings of Dr. King's selected works by local youth and a featured speaker, Rev. Dr. Johnnie Monroe. For more info contact Hilary at 412-363-4550 x 26 or hilary@@unionproject.org or http://www.unionproject.org/


January 22, 2008

White Privilege 101: Getting in on the Conversation
WHAT: White Privilege 101: Getting in on the Conversation
WHEN: Tuesday, January 22 at 7:00 PM
WHERE: Chatham University, PCW Room – Anderson Dining Hall

Facilitated by Prof. Adale Sholock. Watch and discuss an informative new film that defines white privilege, gives examples, and offers a plan of action for anti-racist whites and their allies. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your awareness of racism in our society today.
http://www.chatham.edu/news/eventdetails.cfm?EventID=817


January 26, 2008

10th Annual Summit Against Racism
WHAT: Black & White Reunion’s Annual Summits Against Racism
WHEN: January 26, 2008, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WHERE: E. Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206

The Black & White Reunion was founded in 1996 “…to bring together a “reunion” of Black and White people in a collaborative spirit to address the racial and class inequality and division in our society.” The group is preparing to host the 10th Annual Summit Against Racism. Theme: The Power of One: A Commitment to Individual and Collective Action. Registration: $25 Information: 412-441-3800 x 32 or check out: http://www.blackandwhitereunion.org/


February 7, 2008

Conference for Minority, Women & Disadvantaged Business Enterprises
WHAT: Conference for Minority, Women & Disadvantaged Business Enterprises
WHEN: February 7, 2008, 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
WHERE: IBEW Conference Center, 5 Hot Metal Street & Carson Street (South Side), Pgh. 15203

Cost: Free. Must register by February 4, 2008 Information & registration: cszeg@achd.net or 412-578-8375

Agenda
7:30 a.m. - Registration and Breakfast Buffet
8:30-8:45 a.m. - Welcome, Opening Remarks and Recognition of Sponsors
8:45-10:30 a.m. - Speakers
• Don Barden, PTG Gaming/Majestic Star
• Keith B. Key, KBK Enterprises
• Mary Grace Musuneggi, The Musuneggi Financial Group
• MWDBE Hall of Fame Presentation: The Governmental Committee honors professionals who have played a vital role in the MWDBE business community through the Hall of Fame award. The Hall of Fame plaque, with the names of each year's awardees, is proudly displayed in the Diversity Business Resource Center.
• 2008 Inductees: Louis "Hop" Kendrick & Pittsburgh Courier--Rod Doss, Editor and Publisher
10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. - Networking in the Exhibit Hall: An opportunity to market your business to government purchasing agents and sponsoring banks. Find out what bidding opportunities are coming up. Bring literature about your company to share with the purchasing agents and others attending the event.

3 comments:

  1. White Privilege 101: Getting in on the Conversation
    Learning materials supplied by the University of Delaware.
    “[a] racist is one who is both privileged and socialized on the basis of race by a white supremacist (racist) system. The term applies to all white people (i.e., people of European descent) living in the United States, regardless of class, gender, religion, culture or sexuality.”
    I am guessing that Ms. Sholock is a true "something happened" believer of the Duke Lacrosse rape hoax.

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  2. I am guessing that Ms. Sholock is a true "something happened" believer of the Duke Lacrosse rape hoax.

    Why am I not the least surprised that you make that guess, Mein Heir?

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  3. Actually, Shmuck, I'll have to agree with Heir on this one, as a Duke alumnus for two reasons. The first should be obvious (Duke lacrosse). The second is an infamous column in the Duke Chronicle from 3 1/2 years ago by Philip Kurian called "The Jews" (reprinted on the StandWithUs website at http://www.standwithus.com/news_post.asp?NPI=141 Currently the Chronicle website is offline.)

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