Monday, June 20, 2016
Wednesday June 22, 2016. 7PM. Washington, D.C. IBW 21st Century. Town Hall Meeting at the historic Metropolitan AME Church
June 20, 2016
Press Release
Contact: Leonard Dunston - 919.765.5710
info@ibw21.org
"We Charge Genocide"
Black Leaders to Discuss Flint and
Poisoning of Black Communities
On Wednesday, June 22nd, residents from Flint, Michigan will travel to Washington, D.C. to share their horrific experiences of suffering under the threat of lead poison in the water system at a Town Hall Meeting at the historic Metropolitan AME Church, 1518 M Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. at 7 pm. (Doors to open at 6:30). The public is welcomed.
The meeting - to be broadcasted live on WPFW - is being convened by the Black Family Summit (BFS) of the Institute of the Black World 21st Century (IBW), an umbrella formation of socially conscious national Black Professional Organizations committed to building and sustaining safe, just and humane Black communities. The goal of the gathering is to shine a spotlight on the continuing crisis in Flint and draw attention to what the organizers believe is a disturbing pattern of lead poison in the water systems of predominately Black neighborhoods and cities across the country.
Recent reports indicate that Newark, New Jersey and Washington, D.C. have problems with lead poison in sections of their water systems. Speakers at the Town Hall Meeting will site data documenting an alarming number of Black communities affected by poisoned water.
Organizers are drawing comparisons to environmental racism in terms of the disproportionate impact of lead poison in the water of Black communities. In addition to negative health effects, evidence that lead poisoning in water affects I.Q. and behavior will be presented and discussed.
Leonard Dunston, President Emeritus, National Association of Black Social Workers and Convener of the Black Family Summit, has assembled a Panel of scholars, experts and policy advocates to address the crisis in Flint and nation.
They include:
Dr. Patricia Newton,
CEO, Black Psychiatrists of America;
Dr. Mwata Kevin Washington,
President, Association of Black Psychologists;
Dr. Jewel Crawford,
health and environmental justice advocate and
Atty. Adjoa Aiyetoro,
human rights and reparations advocate.
Congressman Elijah Cummings (D-Md.),
Ranking Member, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and
Congressman John Conyers (D-Mich.),
Ranking Member, House Judiciary Committee
They include:
Dr. Patricia Newton,
CEO, Black Psychiatrists of America;
Dr. Mwata Kevin Washington,
President, Association of Black Psychologists;
Dr. Jewel Crawford,
health and environmental justice advocate and
Atty. Adjoa Aiyetoro,
human rights and reparations advocate.
Congressman Elijah Cummings (D-Md.),
Ranking Member, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and
Congressman John Conyers (D-Mich.),
Ranking Member, House Judiciary Committee
Atty. Nkechi Taifa, human rights advocate, will serve as Moderator.
"We charge genocide because we are seeing the devastating toll on human life and destructive damage to Flint and Black communities across this country," said Leonard Dunston. "Whether through blatant or benign neglect, what's happening to Black families and communities is unconscionable and should be considered a crime against humanity.
The Town Hall Meeting is the first step in bringing this crime to the attention of the nation and the world."
Event: Town Hall Meeting on Flint and Poisoning of Black Communities
Location: Metropolitan AME Church, 1518 M Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.
Time: Doors to open at 6:30 PM. Program starting promptly at 7:00 PM.
Media Partner: WPFW, 89.3 FM, Pacifica Network, will broadcast the program live.
Co-sponsors: Bethel Literary and Historical Society of Metropolitan AME Church.
Co-sponsors: Bethel Literary and Historical Society of Metropolitan AME Church.
Wednesday June 22, 2016. 7PM. Washington, D.C. IBW 21st Century. Town Hall Meeting at the historic Metropolitan AME Church
June 20, 2016
Press Release
Contact: Leonard Dunston - 919.765.5710
info@ibw21.org
"We Charge Genocide"
Black Leaders to Discuss Flint and
Poisoning of Black Communities
On Wednesday, June 22nd, residents from Flint, Michigan will travel to Washington, D.C. to share their horrific experiences of suffering under the threat of lead poison in the water system at a Town Hall Meeting at the historic Metropolitan AME Church, 1518 M Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. at 7 pm. (Doors to open at 6:30). The public is welcomed.
The meeting - to be broadcasted live on WPFW - is being convened by the Black Family Summit (BFS) of the Institute of the Black World 21st Century (IBW), an umbrella formation of socially conscious national Black Professional Organizations committed to building and sustaining safe, just and humane Black communities. The goal of the gathering is to shine a spotlight on the continuing crisis in Flint and draw attention to what the organizers believe is a disturbing pattern of lead poison in the water systems of predominately Black neighborhoods and cities across the country.
Recent reports indicate that Newark, New Jersey and Washington, D.C. have problems with lead poison in sections of their water systems. Speakers at the Town Hall Meeting will site data documenting an alarming number of Black communities affected by poisoned water.
Organizers are drawing comparisons to environmental racism in terms of the disproportionate impact of lead poison in the water of Black communities. In addition to negative health effects, evidence that lead poisoning in water affects I.Q. and behavior will be presented and discussed.
Leonard Dunston, President Emeritus, National Association of Black Social Workers and Convener of the Black Family Summit, has assembled a Panel of scholars, experts and policy advocates to address the crisis in Flint and nation.
They include:
Dr. Patricia Newton,
CEO, Black Psychiatrists of America;
Dr. Mwata Kevin Washington,
President, Association of Black Psychologists;
Dr. Jewel Crawford,
health and environmental justice advocate and
Atty. Adjoa Aiyetoro,
human rights and reparations advocate.
Congressman Elijah Cummings (D-Md.),
Ranking Member, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and
Congressman John Conyers (D-Mich.),
Ranking Member, House Judiciary Committee
They include:
Dr. Patricia Newton,
CEO, Black Psychiatrists of America;
Dr. Mwata Kevin Washington,
President, Association of Black Psychologists;
Dr. Jewel Crawford,
health and environmental justice advocate and
Atty. Adjoa Aiyetoro,
human rights and reparations advocate.
Congressman Elijah Cummings (D-Md.),
Ranking Member, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and
Congressman John Conyers (D-Mich.),
Ranking Member, House Judiciary Committee
Atty. Nkechi Taifa, human rights advocate, will serve as Moderator.
"We charge genocide because we are seeing the devastating toll on human life and destructive damage to Flint and Black communities across this country," said Leonard Dunston. "Whether through blatant or benign neglect, what's happening to Black families and communities is unconscionable and should be considered a crime against humanity.
The Town Hall Meeting is the first step in bringing this crime to the attention of the nation and the world."
Event: Town Hall Meeting on Flint and Poisoning of Black Communities
Location: Metropolitan AME Church, 1518 M Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.
Time: Doors to open at 6:30 PM. Program starting promptly at 7:00 PM.
Media Partner: WPFW, 89.3 FM, Pacifica Network, will broadcast the program live.
Co-sponsors: Bethel Literary and Historical Society of Metropolitan AME Church.
Co-sponsors: Bethel Literary and Historical Society of Metropolitan AME Church.
Thursday, June 16, 2016
Webinar. June 23, 2016. DHS\OCIA.. “Mid-Atlantic Hurricane Swath Study”
On
Thursday, June 23, The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Cyber
and Infrastructure Analysis (OCIA) will provide a webinar entitled
“Mid-Atlantic Hurricane Swath Study” which covers the effect of a Cat 2
hurricane event on the Virginia Beach, VA region. OCIA’s engagement with
federal/state/local communities deals with nationwide disaster preparedness and
resilience efforts by serving all communities. Please share this informative
hurricane event information with everyone associated with your networks today.
Title: Mid-Atlantic
Hurricane Swath Study
Date: Thursday, June 23, 2016
Time: 10:00-11:00 a.m. ET
Featured Speakers:
·
Ms. Somer
Erickson, NOAA, will
provide an in-depth discussion on hurricanes entitled “Everything that you
wanted to know about Hurricanes but were afraid to ask.” Lots of interesting
facts about hurricanes!
·
Joe Ezell,
DHS/OCIA will provide a discussion on the Mid-Atlantic Hurricane report to
increase your knowledge on hurricane preparedness, especially those in the
Mid-Atlantic region.
How to Join the Webinar:
Please register for the event by clicking here on the
link: (Mid-Atlantic Hurricane Webinar Registration)
·
The
webinar is scheduled on June 23, 2016 at 10:00am.
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Webinar. Addressing Hepatitus C in Minority Communities. June 24, 2016
New Webinar Series: Fighting Hepatitis and HIV Co-infection in Minority Communities
Hepatitis and HIV co-infection is a major concern among many racial and ethnic minority groups in the U.S. Prevention and education efforts are hindered by many challenges, including stigma, language barriers, cultural competency and knowledge among providers, and access to services in hard-to-reach communities.
The Office of Minority Health Resource Center kicks off a new webinar series designed to help health professionals, agencies and clinics get past these challenges and address the rising rates of hepatitis and HIV co-infection in their communities.
The five-part webinar series examines the current state of hepatitis and HIV among minority groups, as well as best practices for culturally and linguistically appropriate testing and outreach efforts.
First webinar:
June 24 at 2 pm EDT
Title: Innovative Strategies for Addressing Hep C in Indian Country
Register Now