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About the 2012 Youth Ambassadors Internship Program
Published April 10, 2012 | 
Dear friends,
As you may know, the Museum for African Art has a summer internship program, we are hoping that you can help us spread the word about this program to your network.
About the 2012 Youth Ambassadors Internship Program
The Museum for African Art’s Youth Ambassadors Internship Program is designed for high school juniors and seniors to explore the roles of citizen journalist, digital artist, and educator. The internship starts in the summer and consists of a 4-week full-time summer training program, a week of summer teaching experience with younger students, and leading art-making activities at monthly family programs starting in July through December. Teens will explore three exhibitions featuring traditional and contemporary African art and culture. They will create blogs and use other social media and digital tools to document and share their experiences. They will also create art using digital tools and assist younger students in creating artwork. Additionally, teens will facilitate education programs for museum audiences and lead group art activities for young children and students. Twenty-five high school teens will be selected for the 2012 Youth Ambassadors Internship Program. Youth Ambassadors will receive a $1,250 stipend, plus transportation, for their participation in the program during the months of July-December.
About the Museum for African Art
The Museum for African Art is dedicated to the arts and cultures of Africa and the African Diaspora. The Museum is internationally acknowledged as a pre-eminent organizer of exhibitions and publications related to historical and contemporary African art, with programs that are as diverse as the continent itself. Now in its 28th year, the Museum for African Art has embarked upon the most exciting stage in its history. Next year the Museum will open its new expanded and permanent facilities located on Fifth Avenue and 110th Street in Manhattan, extending the city's celebrated Museum Mile uptown. For more information, visit: www.africanart.org.
Program Times and Locations
- Summer Training: Monday, July 9 through Friday, August 3, 2012, 10 am-3 pm at a TBD location in Central Harlem
- Summer Art Camp: Assigned to assist in leading a week-long summer art program either Monday-Friday, August 6-10, or Monday-Friday, August 13-17, for 5 hours daily for a week at a TBD location
- Weekend Workdays: Once per month from July to December 2012 (fall dates: September 15, October 20, November 17, and December 15 at El Museo del Barrio, 1230 5th Ave, New York)
Who Is Eligible
The Youth Ambassadors Internship is open to currently enrolled city-wide high school sophomores and juniors. Ideal candidates will have interest in the arts and cultural traditions of Africa and the African Diaspora, global studies, museums and other cultural institutions, and digital social media. Students must commit to the entire length of the internship program and be eligible to work.
Please Help Spread the Word
We appreciate your help in letting youth know about the program. Please provide interested students with the attached flyer and application. Students may contact Dan’etta Jimenez, Youth Programs Coordinator for more information at the Museum for African Art, (718) 784-7700 x 126 or e-mail djimenez@africanart.org. DEADLINE TO APPLY IS FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2012.
We welcome any questions you may have about this program and other education programs offered by the Museum. We appreciate your assistance.
Warmly,
Erika
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Erika Gee
Director of Education and Public Programs
Museum for African Art
36-01 43rd Avenue
Long Island City, NY 11101
Tel: 718-784-7700 ext. 127
Fax: 718-784-7718
egee@africanart.org
Connect with us at www.africanart.org and on Facebook and Twitter.
About the 2012 Youth Ambassadors Internship Program
Published April 10, 2012 | Dear friends,
As you may know, the Museum for African Art has a summer internship program, we are hoping that you can help us spread the word about this program to your network.
About the 2012 Youth Ambassadors Internship Program
The Museum for African Art’s Youth Ambassadors Internship Program is designed for high school juniors and seniors to explore the roles of citizen journalist, digital artist, and educator. The internship starts in the summer and consists of a 4-week full-time summer training program, a week of summer teaching experience with younger students, and leading art-making activities at monthly family programs starting in July through December. Teens will explore three exhibitions featuring traditional and contemporary African art and culture. They will create blogs and use other social media and digital tools to document and share their experiences. They will also create art using digital tools and assist younger students in creating artwork. Additionally, teens will facilitate education programs for museum audiences and lead group art activities for young children and students. Twenty-five high school teens will be selected for the 2012 Youth Ambassadors Internship Program. Youth Ambassadors will receive a $1,250 stipend, plus transportation, for their participation in the program during the months of July-December.
About the Museum for African Art
The Museum for African Art is dedicated to the arts and cultures of Africa and the African Diaspora. The Museum is internationally acknowledged as a pre-eminent organizer of exhibitions and publications related to historical and contemporary African art, with programs that are as diverse as the continent itself. Now in its 28th year, the Museum for African Art has embarked upon the most exciting stage in its history. Next year the Museum will open its new expanded and permanent facilities located on Fifth Avenue and 110th Street in Manhattan, extending the city's celebrated Museum Mile uptown. For more information, visit: www.africanart.org.
Program Times and Locations
- Summer Training: Monday, July 9 through Friday, August 3, 2012, 10 am-3 pm at a TBD location in Central Harlem
- Summer Art Camp: Assigned to assist in leading a week-long summer art program either Monday-Friday, August 6-10, or Monday-Friday, August 13-17, for 5 hours daily for a week at a TBD location
- Weekend Workdays: Once per month from July to December 2012 (fall dates: September 15, October 20, November 17, and December 15 at El Museo del Barrio, 1230 5th Ave, New York)
Who Is Eligible
The Youth Ambassadors Internship is open to currently enrolled city-wide high school sophomores and juniors. Ideal candidates will have interest in the arts and cultural traditions of Africa and the African Diaspora, global studies, museums and other cultural institutions, and digital social media. Students must commit to the entire length of the internship program and be eligible to work.
Please Help Spread the Word
We appreciate your help in letting youth know about the program. Please provide interested students with the attached flyer and application. Students may contact Dan’etta Jimenez, Youth Programs Coordinator for more information at the Museum for African Art, (718) 784-7700 x 126 or e-mail djimenez@africanart.org. DEADLINE TO APPLY IS FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2012.
We welcome any questions you may have about this program and other education programs offered by the Museum. We appreciate your assistance.
Warmly,
Erika
–
Erika Gee
Director of Education and Public Programs
Museum for African Art
36-01 43rd Avenue
Long Island City, NY 11101
Tel: 718-784-7700 ext. 127
Fax: 718-784-7718
egee@africanart.org
Connect with us at www.africanart.org and on Facebook and Twitter.
Les Payne Founder’s Scholarship
Published March 15, 2012 | Les Payne Founder's Scholarship
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Amount of the Award: $2,500 Deadline to Apply: April 1st Eligibility Criteria: The Les Payne Founder's Scholarship is open to any NABJ student member who is currently attending an accredited four-year university. Students must be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student who:
Additional Criteria:
Les Payne, a Pulitzer Prize winning reporter, is a former columnist for Newsday. The paper’s recent associate editor was responsible for national/foreign and health & science news at the paper for a quarter century; he also served as Newsday’s New York Editor. His news staffs won every major award in journalism, including six Pulitzer Prizes. Les Payne is also a founder of the National Association of Black Journalists. |
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Leave a commentThe Yankees and Mets Are Hiring !
Published March 9, 2012 |
Yankee Stadium is Hiring for the New Season!!!!
Yankee Stadium Is Hiring for the New Season!
Hostess Bartender * Pastry Chef * Runner
Premium Services Supervisor * Catering Coordinator * Catering Server
Concession Stand Cashier * Concessions Prep
Merchandise Warehouse Associate * Merchandise Sales room Personnel
Please apply on line at www.legendshm.com
Or call Dionne Binns@ 718-590-7159
Date: Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 4:38 PM
www.mets.com/citifieldjobs
GYE NYAME Empowerment Project
Published March 6, 2012 | 
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Copyright © 2012 GNEP, All rights reserved.
Your receiving this email because GNEP wants to EMPOWER you. VOLUME 2 * S2S 2012 Our mailing address is: Empower Me GNEP Brooklyn, NY 11218 |
For media and sponsorship inquires email: empowermegneppr@gmail.com.
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Providence Empowerment Plan Free Clothing, Shoes and More Giveaway
Published March 5, 2012 |
For immediate release Contact: Lisa Benjamin
(313) 837-0818 ext. 102 church office
M-F 9:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Fax: (313) 837-0807
E-mail: churchnpb@yahoo.com
Providence Empowerment Plan helps families for the
Easter Holiday on Saturday, March 31, 2012
Event: Providence Empowerment Plan Free Clothing, Shoes and More Giveaway
Providence Empowerment Plan Community Based Food Enrichment Program
Date: Saturday, March 31, 2012
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Place: New Providence Baptist Church
18211 Plymouth Road, Detroit, MI 48228 (313) 837-0818
(corner of Plymouth Road and Southfield Freeway)
Dr. Everett N. Jennings Sr. Pastor
Why: “For I was hungred, and ye gave me meat…” Matthew 25:35
“Naked, and ye clothed me…” Matthew 25:36
Providence Empowerment Plan wants to be a blessing to the community during these tough economic times. We will give away new and gently used infant, children and adult clothing; shoes; coats; jewelry; purses; ties; belts; gloves; hats; scarves; umbrellas; baby items; car seats; playpens; strollers; walkers; bicycles; toys; stuffed animals and children books to families in need. We will convert our 1,000 seat rental banquet facility into a department store for one day. We will have men, women, children clothing; shoes and accessories departments. Each item will be inspected and sized by volunteers. Items are folded and placed on tables and/or hung up on clothing racks. “The room looks like a mini Macy”, states Sherry Margolis, Fox 2 News Anchor and Host of 2011 Fox 2 Holiday Connection.
Secondly, we are grateful to the many individuals, churches, businesses and organizations that supported us these past eleven years and we ask for your support this year. Providence Empowerment Plan accepts donations of the above mentioned items, Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Saturday, March 3, 10, 17 and 24 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. All items must be clean and in good condition, folded and/or on hangers. We will not sell the items. All donations are tax deductible. Donations are accepted all year round.
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Thirdly, we are happy to announce our “NEW” food pantry, Providence Empowerment Plan Community Based Food Enrichment Program. We have partnered with Forgotten Harvest where they donate the food and we distribute it to those in need. This food program is on a first come basis for low income, financially distressed families. We have served over 17,000 people within the last six months. Please be prepared to complete enrollment form and bring picture identification. The pantry will be open on March 31, 2011. For more information contact Rev. Vincent B. Williams at (313) 837-0818.
Fourthly, we need your help. We have individuals calling the office daily requesting if we know of any other churches and/or organizations assisting individuals in need of clothing, food, health, utilities, employment, housing etc. Providence Empowerment Plan is willing to create a Community Resource Guide of free and/or low cost services to distribute to families in need. Do you know of any agencies that would be willing to share their information to give to over 2,000 people who will attend on March 31 or call the office afterwards? If so, please have him or her call Lisa Benjamin at (313) 837-0818 ext. 102 or email her at churchnpb@yahoo.com before Friday, March 2, 2012 before 5:00 p.m.
Fourthly, we need (30) clothing racks and (20) tables to display your donated items, (2000) Glad Force Flex 13 gallon drawstring bags to give to those who attend this “FREE” giveaway, and supplies for the volunteers. We need volunteers to sort through the donations starting Monday, February 20, Monday-Friday, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 3, 10, 17 and 24 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. To donate and/or volunteer, please call Lisa Benjamin at (313) 837-0818 ext. 102 or email her at churchnpb@yahoo.com.
Please remember to mark your calendar to attend the “Free Clothing and Shoes Giveaway and Community Based Food Enrichment Program” on Saturday, March 31 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Tell others about this awesome event. Remember, this free giveaway is on a first come, first served basis. No pre-registration. Just come and get in line. Bring your own shopping bag. There is a limit on certain items. Volunteers are available to assist you with your shopping. Free ample parking. Gates open at 8:00 a.m.
“Blessed is he that considereth the poor; the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble.”
Psalm 41:1
“He that giveth to the poor shall not lack…” Proverbs 28:27
“God bring things to you; to go through you; to give to someone else.”
Dr. Everett N. Jennings Sr., Pastor of New Providence Baptist Church
New Providence Baptist Church hosts this giveaway twice a year, a week before Easter and the 4th Saturday in October. We have blessed over 10,000 individuals with this program. The next giveaway is Saturday, October 27, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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Special thanks to our 2011 Supporters
36th District Judge Ruth Scott
B.L.A.C.
Covenant House Michigan
Dembone’s Catering Service
Detroit City Council
Detroit Police Department
Detroit Public Library – Friends Foundation
Detroit Free Press
Detroit News
Events for Christians Newspaper
Forgotten Harvest
Greektown Casino-Hotel
Individuals and families that donated items to make it successful!
It Takes A Village Yall
Metro Parent
Michigan Chronicle
Michigan Citizen
Neighborhood Service Organization
New Monitor
Nolan Elementary School
Oakland Press
Omni Care Health Plan
Pastor Everett & Barbara Jennings, Sr. & New Providence Baptist Church
Pastor Orville Littlejohn & Messiah Baptist Church
Pastor Claude May & Oasis of Hope
Pastor Walter Cheeks & New St. Peter’s Baptist Church
Pastor Charles Twymon & Macedonia Baptist Church
Pastor Johnnie Alexander & Redeemed Baptist Church
Pastor Mark Clark & Abysinnian Baptist Church
Pastor Patrick Franklin & Healing Springs Baptist Church
Restyle Child
S.C. Johnson Company
Volunteers
Wayne County Commissioner Alicia Bell
WJBK-Fox 2
WDET – 101.9FM
WDIV-Channel 4
WXYZ-Channel 7
WGPR-107.5
WWJ-62
WMYD-TV20
WWJ-950
Seasonal Employment Opportunities Available at New York’s Zoos and Aquarium
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Black Male Achievement: It’s More Than Just Good Grades
Published February 22, 2012 | Black Male Achievement: It’s More Than Just Good Grades
The other day, I came across Gene Marks's controversial Forbes article, “If I Were a Poor Black Kid.” It describes economic inequality as the most important issue of our time, as marked by President Obama in a poignant speech he gave recently in Kansas. Marks, a white, middle-aged tech writer, discusses how if he were a poor black kid, he would make sure to receive the best grades possible. But the obstacles poor black kids face in this country go far beyond studying hard and getting straight A's. The article grossly minimizes the reality of inequality faced by black people and other disenfranchised groups. Marks clearly does not understand what life is like for poor black kids.
Though I'm on staff at the Campaign for Black Male Achievement here at the Open Society Foundations, I’m not a black kid either. I’m Latina and can only speak to my own experience. But whatever our ethnic or racial background, it’s much more important to fight inequality than it is to waste time claiming what we would do if we were someone else. In the last quarter of 2011, the campaign's grantees and partners did just that.
Highlights include three exciting new partnerships. With Echoing Green, we announced a new fellowship program for individuals dedicated to improving the life outcomes of black men and boys in the United States. It is the first fellowship program of its kind that targets social entrepreneurs who are starting up new organizations in the field of black male achievement.
With the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, we embarked on a new campaign that will highlight the stories of black men and boys, celebrating and supporting them so they can lead others in strengthening their communities. The Black Male Engagement project piloted this year in two cities, Philadelphia and Detroit.
We also partnered with Root Cause in launching a Leadership and Sustainability Institute to bolster the efforts to improve the life outcomes of black males in the U.S. The project will strengthen the capacity of the campaign’s grantees and other nonprofit organizations working within the field of black male achievement.
In addition to these partnerships, we granted funding to the following organizations:
- Fathers, Families and Healthy Communities Initiative
- The Black Star Project
- Philadelphia Leadership Foundation’s Healing Communities
- Urban Underground
- Urban Institute
- Mentoring USA
- UCLA Labor Center’s Los Angeles Black Workers Center
- Equity Center at Indiana University
- Southern University System
- The Foundation Center
- Art on Purpose
- UWantGame
- Third World Press
For more information on our grantmaking, please see our grants page.
Uniting Neighborhoods and Inspiring Today’s Youth
Published February 22, 2012 | Articles in this issue is:
Honor Roll Program
Black History Contest
2012 U.N.I.TY Calender Events
1st Card Marking Honor Roll Program Results
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