Member Focus: Black Sustainability, Inc. & Black Emergency Managers Association International have partnered! October 2022

https://www.blacksustainability.org/post/black-sustainability-inc-and-the-black-emergency-managers-association-have-partnere                 ================================================================================ Black Sustainability, Inc. Black Emergency Managers Association International have partnered! Committed to ensuring our communities are prepared for natural and man-made disasters, BSI & BEMA have intentionally partnered for greater impacts. As an international member of BEMA, BSI is now poised to offer trainings and certifications for our broad network and increase preparedness and resiliency applying both conventional and indigenous practices & strategies. The Partnership Black Sustainability Inc. (BSI) x BEMA = Increased Resiliency in Black communities.  We know we are already disproportionately affected by environmental racism, and want to be even more poised to face additional pressures from climate change. We are excited to maximize our membership in the following ways: ·        Get our members connected and trained for disaster preparedness and relief ·        Deepen engagement between our membership bases for greater impacts Our Organizations ​Black Sustainability, Inc. (BSI) Black Sustainability, Inc. has the largest global network of Black/African sustainability practitioners, with over 2,000 members. Black Sustainability, Inc.’s mission is to connect people of Afrikan descent in sustainability fields to resources, development, networking, and employment opportunities. Are you Black & Green? There is no need to feel isolated or alone as we do the work in our communities - consider joining BSI’s Black Sustainability Network – the largest global network of Black/African sustainability organizations, professionals and enthusiasts. More information. Black Emergency Managers Association International Black Emergency Managers Association International mission is to provide information, networking, educational & professional development opportunities, and to advance the emergency management and homeland security profession within Black, Latino, African-Descent, disenfranchised, and vulnerable population communities. To assist and ensure diversity and community involvement in all phases of emergency management, and climate change to include grant opportunities, training, preparedness, etc. with emphasis on the long-term recovery of communities. VISION is to be the premier association of African-Descent Homeland Security & Emergency Management professional emergency managers. Be the premier African-Descent 'all-inclusive' association fulfilling our primary mission, and not exclude any individual, entity, or organization with an interest in the principles of emergency management in all communities.

 

 

 

Ethics and Humanity: When 'WE' don't engage and ask the questions. Philadelphia apologizes for experiments on Black inmates

 Known experiments and no one said 'NO' to unethical and inhumane treatment:

• Tuskegee Experiments
• Philadelphia Experiments
• ....others?

Are there statutes of limitations in unethical and inhuman practices against an individual, family, community, or ethnicity of those experimented on?

Get involved.  More needs to brought in the open.

BEMA International

https://www.npr.org/2022/10/07/1127406363/philadelphia-apologizes-experiments-black-inmates   NATIONAL Philadelphia apologizes for experiments on Black inmates   October 7, 20225:43 AM ET   THE ASSOCIATED PRESS    Edward Anthony speaks of his time at Holmesburg Prison in Philadelphia and the tests in which he participated while an inmate, pictured here on Oct. 24, 2007. Michael Bryant/AP PHILADELPHIA — The city of Philadelphia issued an apology Thursday for the unethical medical experiments performed on mostly Black inmates at its Holmesburg Prison from the 1950s through the 1970s. The move comes after community activists and families of some of those inmates raised the need for a formal apology. It also follows a string of apologies from various U.S. cities over historically racist policies or wrongdoing in the wake of the nationwide racial reckoning after the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer. The city allowed University of Pennsylvania researcher Dr. Albert Kligman to conduct the dermatological, biochemical and pharmaceutical experiments that intentionally exposed about 300 inmates to viruses, fungus, asbestos and chemical agents including dioxin — a component of Agent Orange. The vast majority of Kligman's experiments were performed on Black men, many of whom were awaiting trial and trying to save money for bail, and many of whom were illiterate, the city said. Kligman, who would go on to pioneer the acne and wrinkle treatment Retin-A, died in 2010. Many of the former inmates would have lifelong scars and health issues from the experiments. A group of the inmates filed a lawsuit against the university and Kligman in 2000 that was ultimately thrown out because of a statute of limitations. Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney said in the apology that the experiments exploited a vulnerable population and the impact of that medical racism has extended for generations. "Without excuse, we formally and officially extend a sincere apology to those who were subjected to this inhumane and horrific abuse. We are also sorry it took far too long to hear these words," Kenney wrote. Last year, the University of Pennsylvania issued a formal apology and took Kligman's name off some honorifics like an annual lecture series and professorship. The university also directed research funds to fellows focused on dermatological issues in people of color.

STAND WITH CUBA. International Week of Action Click on dates to view upcoming event

Fear of one tiny island nation?

Why?

• Is it the property and land lost by landowners now used for the people?
• Is it the use of national resources for the people?
• Is it the gambling and other activities lost?
• Is it national healthcare?
• Is it race\ethnicity?
• Is it culture?
• Is it history?

Why?

When they've contributed to the well-being of other nations globally when disasters occurred.

BEMA International

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STAND WITH CUBA RALLY, SATURDAY OCTOBER 29th GATHERING at TIMES SQUARE, NEW YORK CITY

WATCH VIDEO International Week of Action Click on dates to view upcoming event >> FRIDAY, OCT. 28 - Puerto Rico Solidarity Event - New York City, NY >> SATURDAY, OCT. 29 - Cuba Rally & March - New York City, NY >> Saturday, OCT. 29 - Los Angeles, California >> Saturday, OCT. 29 - Chicago Ave & Lake Street, Minneapolis >> SATURDAY, OCT 29 - Cuba Rally - Portland, Oregon >> SUNDAY, OCT. 30 - Jacksonville, Florida >> SUNDAY, OCT. 30 - Cuba Bridge protest - Laurel, Maryland >> SUNDAY, OCT. 30 - MKE Rally and Caravan , Milwaukee, WI  >> SUNDAY, OCT. 30 - Cuba Car Caravan - Vancouver, BC, Canada >> SUNDAY, OCT. 30 & Thursday, Nov. 4 - Car Caravan and Vigil - Coral Gables and Miami, Florida >> WEDNESDAY, NOV. 2 - Cuba Picket Line & Press Conference - Chicago, Illinois >> WEDNESDAY, NOV. 2 - 24hour Virtual Picket for Cuba - Global Online Action >> WEDNESDAY, NOV. 2 - Rally - Lafayette Park, Washington DC >> THURSDAY, NOV. 3 - March to the U.N. Plaza - San Francisco FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT US AT UNVOTE4CUBA.ORG End All Economic and Travel Sanctions Against Cuba! Return Guantanamo Territory to Cuba! Stop US “Regime Change” Policy Against Cuba!

Florida. Recovery. FEMA Mobile Registration Center Now in Cape Coral. October 20, 2022

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

DATE: October 20, 2022   FEMA Mobile Registration Center Now in Cape Coral

 

FEMA has deployed a Mobile Registration Intake Center (MRIC) in the parking lot at 1020 Cultural Park Boulevard. The MRIC is staffed with FEMA representatives who can assist members of the community with the initial registration and application for FEMA assistance. The MRIC’s hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. They will be on-site at the above location on Thursday, October 20, and Friday, October 21. To check your FEMA application status or get more information about available resources, please visit www.fema.gov. Follow the City of Cape Coral on www.facebook/com/CityofCapeCoral for more updates.

 

 

Media Contact     Name: Kaitlyn Pearson Title: Public Information Specialist Phone: 239-574-3835 Email address: kpearson@capecoral.gov

 

Take A Stand Against Domestic Violence Tues October 25, 2022 6:30PM ET

From domestic violence to incest and rape of the most vulnerable members of our family (women, girls & boys, senior citizens) and in our communities

Get Involved!  

Bring these issue in the forefront raises not only awareness, but some closure to the victims. 

BEMA International

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Tue, Oct 25 @ 6:30pm

Take A Stand Against Domestic Violence ›

Washington, DC 20020

About this event
Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) is observed every October by advocates, survivors, and supporters. By commemorating domestic violence, we are raising awareness of what domestic violence is, how it can be recognized, and how we can collectively prevent it.

In this month's citywide campaign, Domestic Violence Wears Many Tags, 

• Association of Black Social Workers, the 
• Mayor's Office for Women's Policy Initiatives, the 
• DC Black United Front, and 
• ANC 8C 

are bringing attention to the issues of domestic violence and how we can each contribute to changing the narrative surrounding this important but overshadowed issue.

Meeting

Tuesday, October 25

6:30 – 8:30pm EDT