Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Summit and Webinar: April 5th and Apr 17, 2019. Food Security. HBCUs & Other Land-grant institutions and food systems


Following statement from unknown author……………
“…..Here in Kentucky we have two land grant colleges.  One is the Kentucky State University-KSU which is an HBCU and formed in 1890.  The other is University of Kentucky-UK which is an HWCU or historically white college or University and formed in 1862.

The inequities and disparities Within These two land-grant colleges are too numerous to mention here. But UK has all types of conferences, events and workshops for Kentucky farmers but can very seldom find more than three or four people of color farmers to participate in their many events that are so well funded.  However on the other hand with less funding less staff KSU invariably at its fall conference and other events may attract 100 to 200 black, Latino Asian-American and women farmers.

This historical discrimination and exclusion by HWCUs that have extension offices in every county combined with the exclusion and discrimination by the USDA in its many forms is what led to the various Pickford cases…..”

APR 5, 2019  Webinar:   Racial Equity in Food System Summit


APRIL 5, 2019 8:30AM - 4:00PM 8:30 A.M. - 4 P.M.
BRONSON GILMORE CENTER FOR HEALTH EDUCATION 7 HEALTHCARE PLAZA KALAMAZOO, MI 49007
The Michigan Racial Equity in the Food System Summit will focus on education, dialogue, and inspiring advocacy concerning structural inequities in the food system.


APR 17, 2019  Webinar:   Racial Equity in Food Systems Working Group
TITLE:   
“Land-grant institutions and food systems:  Acknowledging historical disparities and exploring present-day equity initiatives.”

WHEN: 
Wednesday – April 17th   3:00 – 4:30 pm EDT

PRESENTERS:
·        President Barry H. Dunn, South Dakota State University

·        Dr. Jodi Williams, National Program Leader, Food Safety at USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)

·        Dr. Robert Zabawa, Research Professor of Agricultural and Social Sciences at Tuskegee University (Alabama)

YOU MUST REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE! 

Please click on this link to register


Webinar Context
Participants will learn what organizations and administrators who work with land-grant institutions across the country are currently doing to address inequities present since the inception of land-grant institutions. Topics will include the historical disparities between 1862, 1890, and 1994 institutions as well as current efforts to create a more equitable food system through food and agricultural programs for historically marginalized groups. 

Sponsored by:  




Black Emergency Managers Association 
          International
1231  Good Hope Road  S.E.
Washington, D.C.  20020
Office:   202-618-9097 
bEMA International 
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“We are now faced with the fact that tomorrow is today. We are confronted with the fierce urgency of now. In this unfolding conundrum of life and history there is such a thing as being too late. Procrastination is still the thief of time. Life often leaves us standing bare, naked and dejected with a lost opportunity . . . This may well be mankind’s last chance to choose between chaos or community.”         Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., ‘Where Are We Going From Here:  Chaos or Community’.


Monday, April 1, 2019

Wednesday, April 3, 2018 2:45 PM. EMI e-Forum 'Diversity and Inclusion'


“Diversity is the key for peace in the modern world.” 
           U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres  4/1/2019

Special Note: 
For members, friends, and associates accessing by telephone, BEMA International slide presentation available to follow along at:


CDS

 


e-Forum    Call-in and Login Information
NOTE:  Please call, access online 5-minutes before event in case of changes in access.
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at2:45 PM Eastern Time to listen & participate in the upcoming FEMA EMI e-Forum on ‘Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Management’.
Date:                     Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Time:                   2:45 PM-4:15 PM

Moderator(s):
                              Dr. Hakim B. Allah, MPA, D.M.. 
                    Chief, Integrated Emergency Management Branch 
                    FEMA Emergency Management Institute
                                   Doug Kuhn. 
                                     DHS\FEMA EMI.  Training Program Manager
Panelist:
                              Charles D. Sharp 
                    CEO.  Black Emergency Managers Association International
                 Chauncia Willis 
                     Emergency Coordinator at City of Tampa.
                     IAEM Region 4 President.
                 Curtis Brown
                         Chief Deputy State Coordinator, 
                                      Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM)

EMI e-Forums are moderated, webinar discussion forums that provide an opportunity for EMI and the emergency management community to discuss matters of interest on national preparedness training.

EMI e-Forums facilitate a discussion of whole community-presented best practices.  The panel members are whole community members, with topics relevant to whole community.  These exchanges of ideas are free of charge and available to anyone who wishes to participate.

           Date:             Topic:  
           04/03          Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Management


Conference call-in:     800-320-4330, PIN   304253#



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