Upcoming at Busboys and Poets: Rep. Ilhan Omar, A.C.T.O.R, Art on the Line, Dinner & a Movie, Dare to Dream, and more...

 

Upcoming Virtual Programming             Busboys and Friends: Zoom Dinner Party with Ilhan Omar     Busboys and Poets has always been a place for artists, activists, and writers of the community to gather and break bread. And while we may be physically distant right now, we can still stay connected and break bread together.   Join us on Zoom for Busboys and Friends: A Zoom Dinner Party held every Friday night at 6 pm. Hosted by Busboys and Poets' CEO and Founder, Andy Shallal with a special dinner guest each week.   Order your favorite meal, book, and beverage from Busboys and Poets, set your table and tune in for a special dinner with some of the most influential leaders of our time.   We are honored to have our next dinner party guest be Representative Ilhan Omar   Rep. Ilhan Omar represents Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, which includes Minneapolis and surrounding suburbs.   An experienced Twin Cities policy analyst, organizer, public speaker and advocate, Rep. Omar was sworn into office in January 2019, making her the first Somali-American Member of Congress, the first woman of color to represent Minnesota, and one of the first two Muslim-American women elected to Congress.   As a legislator, Rep. Omar is committed to fighting for the shared values of the 5th District, values that put people at the center of our democracy. She plans to focus on tackling many of the issues that she hears about most from her constituents, like investing in education and freeing students from the shackles of debt; ensuring a fair wage for a hard day’s work; creating a just immigration system and tackling the existential threat of climate change.   Born in Somalia, Rep. Omar and her family fled the country’s civil war when she was eight. The family spent four years in a refugee camp in Kenya before coming to the United States in 1990s. In 1997, she moved to Minneapolis with her family. As a teenager, Rep. Omar’s grandfather inspired her to get involved in politics. Before running for office, she worked as a community educator at the University of Minnesota, was a Policy Fellow at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and served as a Senior Policy Aide for the Minneapolis City Council.   In 2016 she was elected as the Minnesota House Representative for District 60B, making her the highest-elected Somali-American public official in the United States and the first Somali-American State Legislator.    Thursday, November 19, 2020 @ 6 PM FREE AND OPEN TO ALL RSVP to receive the Zoom link.  The Zoom link will be sent via email 24 hours before the event.   Event will also live stream on Facebook!   RSVP TODAY!   This is What America Looks Like  is an intimate and rousing memoir by Ilhan Omar.   The biography is both the inspiring coming of age story of a refugee and a multidimensional tale of the hopes and aspirations, disappointments and failures, successes, sacrifices and surprises, of a devoted public servant with unshakable faith in the promise of America.    Order your copy from the Busboys and Poets Bookstore online here.       During this virtual event, celebrated writer, professor, and teacher Dr. DaMaris B. Hill will bear witness for Black Women and women of color who, while burdened by sexism, racism, and injustice up continue to risk their lives for the sake of our democracy.   Dr. Hill will be in conversation with Ajanet Rountree, Andy Shallal, and Dr. Charles L. Chavis, Jr.   This event is part of the “She Changes Everything” series of the John Mitchell Jr. Program and the A.C.T.O.R. (A Continuing Talk on Race) series at Busboys and Poets.    RSVP HERE!       Join Busboys and Poets' Art Curator, Carol Rhodes Dyson for "Art on the Line: Conversations about Creativity, Culture and Change", an online conversation with local and international artists discussing a different topic each week.    This week we are speaking with Phil Hutinet, Publisher, East City Art.    Wednesday, November 18th at 6:00 PM EST   JOIN THE CONVERSATION!   For more information, contact Carol Rhodes Dyson, Curator art@busboysandpoets.com       Join Us for the first Virtual Discussion of the Series! Thursday, November 19 at 7:15pm FREE AND OPEN TO ALL RSVP to receive the Zoom link.  The Zoom link will be sent via email 24 hours before the event.   Event will also live stream on Facebook!   Dare to Dream: Important conversations about Immigration book talk series will explore immigrant stories through monthly discussions on the forth Thursday of each month.    America was forged by immigrants and remains an aspiration for dreamers throughout the world. But many immigrants who wish to share and contribute to America's social fabric have often been met with hostility, racism, and xenophobia. Lost in the fierce political debates are the real human faces, stories, and aspirations of the men, women, and children who leave behind their homes in pursuit of the “American Dream.”     Join us for our next discussion with four-time Emmy Winner and NPR reporter, Maria Hinojosa who will discuss her new book "Once I Was You: A Memoir of Love and hate in Torn America."     RSVP TODAY!   In this memoir the four-time Emmy Winner and NPR reporter shares her immigrant experience. An urgent call to fellow Americans to open their eyes to the immigration crisis and understand that it affects us all, this honest and heartrending memoir paints a vivid portrait of how we got here and what it means to be a survivor, a feminist, a citizen, and a journalist who owns her voice while striving for the truth.     Click here to order your copy of Once I Was You: A Memoir of Love and hate in Torn America to be shipped to your house or emailbooks@busboysandpoets.com if you would like to place a special order for in-store pickup.      Come Join Us!     Come through and enjoy dinner and a special feature film at our Shirlington location! Limited seating. FREE!   Join us for an amazing true story of a gentle giant who helped Baltimore win the Super Bowl in 2012 as its starting left tackle.   Pre-order food from a special 3-course cinema menu and have it delivered to your table when you arrive for contactless ordering.   Limited seating. FREE and open to all! RSVP required for all seats to ensure proper social distancing.     RSVP     Calling All Visual Artists       Food for Thought     We all have a part to play in fighting systemic racism. Take time to read others stories from the front line and learn ways you can make meaningful and lasting change. Check out our recommendations here.     Continue the Conversation   Check out Andy Shallal's twitter account to stay informed, engage in meaningful discussion, and connect with Andy. Follow him @andyshallal and check out our twitter @busboysandpoets     THANKSGIVING MEAL PREP!     SPREAD SOME HOLIDAY CHEER!       We always value your feedback. Please tell us about your experience!   BUSBOYS @ 14TH & V 2021 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009 (202) 387-7638  BUSBOYS @ 450 K 450 K St NW, Washington, DC 20001 (202) 789-BBAP (2227) BUSBOYS @ SHIRLINGTON 4251 S. 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Ironic. Immigrant Naturalization Process. D.C. $$$ Contributions.

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Many U.S. citizens would like to leave for another country because of dissatisfaction and lack of change in their communities.  But others pay for the privilege to be become U.S. citizens and become the workforce in the U.S., and make changes in their communities.
 
Get involved and become a change agent in your community.
 
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If you are a DC resident, the DC Mayor's Fund will cover up to $725 per person for filing fee and $100 of legal fees. The District of Columbia Government is dedicated to making citizenship services more readily available to District employees, contractors and their families.  In partnership with the National Immigration Forum's New American Workforce, the DC Government will provide this portal to support them through their naturalization process.  Citizens are better positioned to support their families and have a positive impact in their communities.   Learn more

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“You have to act as if it were possible to radically transform the world. And you have to do it all the time.” —Angela Davis

 

Upcoming, "Filling The Gaps" Discussion. Tuesday, November 24, 2020, 11:00am - 12:30pm PT

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African Coalition is hosting a virtual discussion for the community, as we share and talk about the systematic barriers that impact mental health in the Black community.

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Community Imperative: Climate Funding. Does the funding get to the vulnerable communities?

 BEMA International members

Questions:

1.      Did you know that this funding was available?

             Not just for greenhouse gases and carbon reductions, but social ramifications.

2.      How much funding is getting to the lowest levels in your communities?

Don’t forget to add your BEMA International annual membership in your grant proposal as subject matter experts.

Contact us.

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U.S. https://www.adaptationclearinghouse.org/search/?type%5B%5D=&keyword_a=t&q=funding

U.S. https://www.epa.gov/education/grants

U.S. https://cpo.noaa.gov/Funding-Opportunities

International and U.S. https://unfccc.int/list-of-recent-climate-funding-announcements

 

 

 

 

 

 

Black Emergency Managers Association International
1231-B Good Hope Road.  S.E.
Washington, D.C.  20020
Office:   202-618-9097
bEMA International
Cooperation, Collaboration, Communication, Coordination, Community engagement, and  Partnering (C5&P)
A 501 (c) 3 organization

“You have to act as if it were possible to radically transform the world. And you have to do it all the time.” —Angela Davis

National Latino Farmers & Ranchers/University of the District of Columbia (NLFRTA/UDC) Farmers Market Video, Closing for the 2020 season, Nov. 21, 2020, Open 8am-2pm

National Latino Farmers & Ranchers/University of the District of Columbia (NLFRTA/UDC) Farmers Market.

The UDC Van Ness Farmers Market is located along the campus of the University of the District of Columbia in a quaint suburban-like neighborhood on Connecticut Avenue.

 

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UDC VAN NESS FARMERS MARKET in Washington, DC | DC's Best Farmers Markets Part 2 Join me on a Tour of UDC Van Ness Farmers Market in Washington, DC. Part 2 of my day tour. Check out Part 1: Taste and Tour Cleveland Park Farmers Market at ... youtu.be

Climate Change Sustainability, Adaptability, and more. November 16-20, 2020. Register.

 

Sustainable Innovation Forum It's almost time for the Sustainable Innovation Forum 2020, we hope you're ready! We wanted to take this opportunity to give you a preview of what to expect next week, from 16-20 November 2020. Day 1 - Monday 16 November: Climate Policy, Finance & Decision Making Day 2 - Tuesday 17 November: Energy Transition Day 3 - Wednesday 18 November: Sustainable Mobility Day 4 - Thursday 19 November:  Industry Transition Day 5 - Friday 20 November: Land Use & Agriculture. Agenda Highlights for the Week   Each Day will feature Calls to Action from: David Kabua, President of the Marshall Islands His Royal Highness,  Prince of Wales Ban Ki-Moon, 8th UN Secretary-General & Deputy Chair of the Elders The Hon. Kevin Rudd, Former-Prime Minister of Australia. Policy Perspectives H.E. Isabella Lovin, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Environment Sweden  Diederik Samsom, Head of Cabinet to EVP Frans Timmermans, European Commission  Jan Vapaavuori, Mayor of Helsinki H.E.  Dr. Yasmine Fouad, Minister of the Environment Arab Republic of Egypt  Mr. Alvin Tan, Minister of State for the Ministry of Trade and Industry and Ministry of Culture, Community, and Youth Singapore. UN Insights Eric Usher, Head, UNEP FI  Dr. Qu Dongyu, Director General, Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations  LI Yong, Director General, UNIDO  Gonzalo Munoz, COP25 Climate Action Champion. Expert Insights Mindy Lubber, CEO & President, CERES  Dr. Fatih Birol, Executive Director, International Energy Agency  Shiva Dustdar, Head of Innovation Finance, European Investment Bank  Andrew Lever, Director, Carbon Trust  Steve Kukoda, Executive Director, International Copper Association  Claire O'Neill, Managing Director of Climate and Energy & Former COP26 President, WBCSD  Carlos Manuel Rodriguez, CEO, Global Environment Facility  Angela Wilkinson, CEO, World Energy Council. Business Leadership  Thomas Bohner, CEO, Mitsubishi Power Europe  Dr. Thomas Becker, Vice President of Sustainability, Mobility BMW Group  Simon King, Chief Sustainability Officer, Mitie  John Colas Partner and Vice Chairman, Financial Services Americas, Oliver Wyman Will Gardiner, Group Chief Executive Officer, Drax  Christian Pho Duc, Managing Director H2 Projects, Smartenergy  Madhulika Sharma, Chief Corporate Sustainability, Tata Steel  Stephane Germain, President, GHGSat  Magdi Batato, EVP and Global Head of Operations, Nestlé  Thomas Saueressig, Member of the Executive Board of SAP, SE SAP Product Engineering Eugene McKenna, Managing Director Green Hydrogen, Johnson Matthey Brian Gutknecht, Chief Marketing Officer, GE Gas Power  Zack Parisa, CEO, SilviaTerra. Prepare My Event

 

 

 

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