Wednesday, July 12, 2017 8:30 am - 10:00 am The U.S. Global Food Security Strategy

The Global Food Security Project presents: The U.S. Global Food Security Strategy: Progress, Setbacks, and Forward Momentum     Featuring opening remarks by: Former Senator Richard Lugar (R-IN) President, The Lugar Center   Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) U.S. Senate Followed by a panel discussion with: Robert Bertram Chief Scientist, Bureau for Food Security, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)   Lona Stoll Deputy Vice President, Sector Operations, Department of Compact Operations, Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)   Bruce Cameron Director, Ag and Project Finance, Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC)   Moderated by: Kimberly Flowers Director, Global Food Security Project       Wednesday, July 12, 2017 8:30 am - 10:00 am   1ST FLOOR CONFERENCE CENTER CENTER FOR STRATEGIC & INTERNATIONAL STUDIES 1616 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW, WASHINGTON, D.C. 20036   The historic passage of the U.S. Global Food Security Act in July 2016 demonstrated U.S. leadership and bipartisan support in Congress to address global hunger, poverty, and malnutrition. The act required the Feed the Future interagency group, comprised of eleven U.S. agencies, to submit the first ever U.S. Global Food Security Strategy to Congress last fall. Join us to hear updates from senior leadership on the strategy and to discuss contributions from Congress, the Trump Administration, and U.S. government agencies. What progress has been made since the legislation became law? How do we sustain momentum and keep policymakers engaged? What are the prospects for re-authorization next year?  What will the new Feed the Future portfolio look like in terms of countries, priorities, and programming?

July 9, 2017. Passing of Mr. Samuel H. Jordan. 1st Emergency Manager for the District of Columbia.

I recall meeting Mr. Jordan as a young disaster preparedness specialist with the U.S. Air Force, and during my civilian life as a business continuity operations manager with British Telecom and McDonnell Douglas Corporation.  

He always kept that busy demure, but took the time and opportunity to talk with everyone.  He was so involved with every event that took place in Washington, D.C., cared for the residents and community. 

Thanks for the leadership in having me continue on as our profession has evolved.   

Peace.  

Charles D. Sharp

Chief Executive Officer

Black Emergency Managers Association.

Washington, D.C. 

SAMUEL H. JORDAN  

"Sam" 

Peacefully became an angel in God's army on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at the Fairland Nursing Home in

Silver Spring, MD. Sam, as he was affectionately known, was born on October 31, 1932 in Petersburg, VA, son of the late Ollie Scott and Alonzo Jordan, Sr. Starting his career as an Advisor to DC's first elected Mayor, Walter Washington, Sam was a faithful and passionate public servant in the District Government for more than forty years. Appointed Director of the DC Office of Emergency Preparedness (now "HSEMA") by Mayors Marion Barry and Sharon Pratt Kelly, Sam chaired the Mayor's Special Events Task Force, a body of local, federal, transportation and public safety officials charged to ensure a comprehensive safety plan whenever a major event or protest was held in the nation's capital. 

He also held the distinction of being the District's Coordinator for the Presidential Inaugural Committee through seven administrations. In addition to his leadership as a public administrator, Sam dedicated himself to community uplift and worked tirelessly as an advocate for youth and those most in need. 

Sam is survived by his devoted wife, Jacquelyn; two sons, Reginald (Arlene) and Barry (Jeannette); two daughters, Terri (Anthinino) and Tracey; four grandchildren, Teirra, Julian, Kelli and Gabrielle; two great-grandsons, Julian, Jr. and Jace; and a host of other relatives and close friends. 

The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until time of service at 12 noon on Monday, July 10, 2017 at Union Temple Baptist Church, 1225 "W" Street, SE, Washington, DC 20020. Arrangements by J.B. JENKINS FUNERAL HOME.

Funeral Home

J.B. Jenkins Funeral Home
7474 Landover Road 
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 322-2300

Published in The Washington Post on July 9, 2017

July 7, 2017. Formal Dinner. CANAFRICA-Liberia

Looking forward to quiet evening among our recent member CANAFRICA-Liberia.

At BEMA International we support and promote all members.

Charles D. Sharp.
CEO  Black Emergency Managers Association International

               "BEMATalks ARE coming"
             

July 8, 2017. Welcome Party 7-10pm Washington, D.C. The Den Project.

What's happening in your area!

If you're in the Washington, D.C. area July 8th mark you calendar, schedule your time to visit The Den Project event, and stop by the BEMA International office at 1231 Good Hope Road.

CDS.  CEO.  BEMA International

Thank you for signing our guestbook, joining via the web and | or expressing interest in what we are doing here in Anacostia.  View this email in your browser The Den | Reading Room and Artist Exchange is a project of the Hissing Black Cat Theatre Company, LLC www.thedenproject.com www.thehbctheater.com   The Den is a project of the HBC Theater Company, LLC. The Den Project acts as an extension of the HBC mission by serving as safe haven for local artists, especially artists of color and other underrepresented groups including women and youth. Our vision is to serve as a safe space that promotes community engagement, creative entrepreneurship, self-efficacy and art as activism. Learn More www.thedenproject.com HOURS OF OPERATION TUESDAY -SATURDAY NOON- 7:00 PM SUNDAY-MONDAY BY APPOINTMENT MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE BILLS LIVE IN THE DEN  CHECK THE WEBSITE MORE EVENTS AND DATES BEING ADDED The HBC Theater Company, LLC,  is seeking to support independent artists and creative professionals with a desire to effectively apply their creative work to promoting and inspiring positive social change. The A4SC Residency is a six month residency, with a focus on creating  multi-disciplinary public art that supports communities of color, women and children. Learn more here.  PEOPLE & ORGANIZATIONS WE LOVE Anacostia Arts Center Art Drenaline Cafe Blue Robin Art by Chris Bantum Braveheart Youth Entrepreneurial Academy Capital Guardian Youth Challenge Academy Carolyn Malachi Music CultureCapital.com F.R.E.S.H.H. Theater Company Guerilla Arts Ink Jusre’ Arts by Sone' Seree Burrell Lil Soso Productions LiveAnacostia.com Note2Self Inc. Nubian Hueman Boutique Project Create DC Say It With Your Chess Straight No Chaser Productions The Madison House DC United Planning Organization Vintage and Charmed Boutique WEACT Radio William Richardson Music Young Playwrights' Theater Please Note The Future Foundation will no longer be hosting workshops inside of the Den's Reading Room. The organization has found a new home that will allow them to offer more workshops, more often for their clients and the community. Please visit www.thefuturedc.org to locate their new schedule and location. Copyright © 2016, The Hissing Black Cat Theater Company, LLC, All rights reserved Our mailing address is: 1231 Good Hope Rd SE Washington, DC 20020 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list Thank you for reading!

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2017. Congratulations Damon Baptist from NOLA.

21st Century Slavery. 2017 Trafficking in Persons Report. U.S. Dept of State.

Read the full 2017 Trafficking in Persons Report

"Human trafficking is one of the most tragic human rights issues of our time. It splinters families, distorts global markets, undermines the rule of law, and spurs other transnational criminal activity. It threatens public safety and national security. "But worst of all, the crime robs human beings of their freedom and their dignity. That's why we must pursue an end to the scourge of human trafficking. "Today we take another key step towards that goal. The 2017 Trafficking in Persons Report highlights the successes achieved and the remaining challenges before us on this important global issue." – Rex W. Tillerson, Secretary of State

Harsh reality. Tough Love

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