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Hidden Colors 4: The Religion of White Supremacy- A Review

Hidden Colors 4: The Religion of White Supremacy- A Review Jun 23, 2017 06:00 am Hidden Colors 4: The Religion Of White Supremacy is the latest follow up film to the critically acclaimed hit documentary series Hidden Colors. In this installment of the Hidden Colors series, the film explores topics such as: The motivation behind European global subjugation The history of rarely discussed vast West African empires How germ warfare […] The post Hidden Colors 4: The Religion of White Supremacy- A Review appeared first on Black Then. Read More

July 14, 2017. Third Annual Young African ConneXions Summit (YAX) and Mandela Day of Service

MOAA's Third Annual Young African ConneXions Summit (YAX) and Mandela Day of Service

As part of its Community and Youth Engagement Outreach program, the Mayor’s Office on African Affairs (MOAA) invites you to attend its third annual Young African ConneXions Summit (YAX) in partnership with Howard University on Friday, July 14, 2017.Themed Strengthening Diaspora Partnerships,  the summit will take place at the Howard University School of Business Auditorium located at 2600 6th Street, NW, from 5:00pm to 7:30pm, . Following the annual Young African ConneXions Summit, MOAA will host its third annual Mandela Day of Service on Saturday, July 15, 2017. Please join MOAA's staff and volunteers at the Anacostia Park skating rink on 1800 Anacostia Drive SE, from 10:00am to 12:00pm, for 67 minutes of community service to commemorate the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela.  Both events are free and open to the public.   RSVP here for MOAA's Third Annual Young African ConneXions Summit (YAX). RSVP here for  3rd Annual Mandela Day of Service. Click here for a recap of last year’s MOAA'S 2nd Annual Young African ConneXions Summit.

June 26, 2017...Part 3....Trauma-Informed Innovations in Crisis Services

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Webinar Series: Trauma-Informed Innovations in Crisis Services Part Three: Implementing the Trauma-Informed Principle of Peer Support in a Crisis Service Setting Monday, June 26, 2017 | 3–4 p.m. Eastern Time Join us for a monthly webinar series that will highlight the innovative work of crisis service providers employing a trauma-informed approach. The series, sponsored by SAMHSA's National Center for Trauma-Informed Care and Alternatives to Seclusion and Restraint, will take place from April through September 2017 on the fourth Monday of each month from 3 to 4 p.m. Eastern Time. Part three of the series will feature a presentation from staff members of Grassroots Wellness Peer-Run Respite and Learning Community in Wisconsin, who will share how their peer-run respite fosters empowerment, voice, and choice as part of an overall trauma-informed approach. They will also share insights about how to help people seeking support by offering opportunities for shared decision-making and goal setting to determine the plan of action they need to heal and move forward. To participate in the webinar on June 26, please register online at the link provided below. When you register, you may see a sign-in dialogue box. If so, please click on the "OK" button, and you will be directed to the registration page. Register for the Webinar Mark Your Calendars: Collaboration and Mutuality: Harbel Community Organization | Monday, July 24, 2017, at 3 p.m. Eastern Time (Part 4 of 6) Cultural, Historical, and Gender Issues: The Ali Forney Center | Monday, August 28, at 3 p.m. Eastern Time (Part 5 of 6) Trustworthiness and Transparency: Baltimore Police Department | Monday, September 25, at 3 p.m. Eastern Time (Part 6 of 6)

June 26, 2017. Communities Addressing Trauma and Community Strife Using Trauma-Informed Approaches

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Webinar Series: Communities Addressing Trauma and Community Strife Using Trauma-Informed Approaches Part Two: Trustworthiness and Transparency in a Community Setting Monday, June 26, 2017 | 1–2:30 p.m. Eastern Time Join us for a monthly webinar series that will highlight communities working to improve member resiliency and responsiveness to community incidents. The series, sponsored by SAMHSA's National Center for Trauma-Informed Care and Alternatives to Seclusion and Restraint, will take place from April through September 2017 on the fourth Monday of each month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Part two of the series will highlight innovative best practices for helping to mitigate the negative effects experienced by children's exposure to trauma. Staff members from the program, Handle With Care in West Virginia, will discuss their efforts to promote safe and supportive homes, schools, and communities that protect children and help traumatized children heal and thrive. The programs work collaboratively with schools, law enforcement, and treatment professionals to help children who have been exposed to trauma. To participate in the webinar on June 26, please register online at the link provided below. When you register, you may see a sign-in dialogue box. If so, please click on the "OK" button, and you will be directed to the registration page. Register for the Webinar Mark Your Calendars: Collaboration and Mutuality: San Jose, CA, Mayor's Office of Prevention of Gang Violence | Monday, July 24, 2017, at 1 p.m. Eastern Time (Part 3 of 6) Cultural, Historical, and Gender Issues: Understanding the Impact of Historical Trauma on Communities | Monday, August 28, at 1 p.m. Eastern Time (Part 4 of 6) Empowerment, Voice, and Choice: The Holistic Life Foundation | Monday, September 25, 2017, at 1 p.m. Eastern Time (Part 5 of 6)

June 24, 2017. Univ of Florida. Gainsville THE NEXT FARM BILL

The Geography of Disaster Risk and Resiliency in America

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The Geography of Disaster Risk and Resiliency in America

In this eBook Route Fifty features a handful of stories and dispatches from recent trips to Alaska, Oregon and Washington state, featuring locations that provide snapshots of the very real dangers and disruptions that emergency planners, first responders, public officials and other stakeholders face, plus the strategies and technologies helping our communities be more resilient.

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What's Inside This New Route Fifty eBook

•	Portage, Alaska: A Town That Sank and (Mostly) Disappeared
•	Oso, Washington: How a Deadly Landslide Improved Access to Better Mapping in Washington State
•	Bend, Oregon: The Very Real Dangers of Building in the Wildland-Urban Interface