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

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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.

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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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Hidden Colors 4: The Religion of White Supremacy- A Review

Hidden Colors 4: The Religion of White Supremacy- A Review Jun 23, 2017 06:00 am Hidden Colors 4: The Religion Of White Supremacy is the latest follow up film to the critically acclaimed hit documentary series Hidden Colors. In this installment of the Hidden Colors series, the film explores topics such as: The motivation behind European global subjugation The history of rarely discussed vast West African empires How germ warfare […] The post Hidden Colors 4: The Religion of White Supremacy- A Review appeared first on Black Then. Read More

July 14, 2017. Third Annual Young African ConneXions Summit (YAX) and Mandela Day of Service

MOAA's Third Annual Young African ConneXions Summit (YAX) and Mandela Day of Service

As part of its Community and Youth Engagement Outreach program, the Mayor’s Office on African Affairs (MOAA) invites you to attend its third annual Young African ConneXions Summit (YAX) in partnership with Howard University on Friday, July 14, 2017.Themed Strengthening Diaspora Partnerships,  the summit will take place at the Howard University School of Business Auditorium located at 2600 6th Street, NW, from 5:00pm to 7:30pm, . Following the annual Young African ConneXions Summit, MOAA will host its third annual Mandela Day of Service on Saturday, July 15, 2017. Please join MOAA's staff and volunteers at the Anacostia Park skating rink on 1800 Anacostia Drive SE, from 10:00am to 12:00pm, for 67 minutes of community service to commemorate the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela.  Both events are free and open to the public.   RSVP here for MOAA's Third Annual Young African ConneXions Summit (YAX). RSVP here for  3rd Annual Mandela Day of Service. Click here for a recap of last year’s MOAA'S 2nd Annual Young African ConneXions Summit.

June 26, 2017...Part 3....Trauma-Informed Innovations in Crisis Services

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Webinar Series: Trauma-Informed Innovations in Crisis Services Part Three: Implementing the Trauma-Informed Principle of Peer Support in a Crisis Service Setting Monday, June 26, 2017 | 3–4 p.m. Eastern Time Join us for a monthly webinar series that will highlight the innovative work of crisis service providers employing a trauma-informed approach. The series, sponsored by SAMHSA's National Center for Trauma-Informed Care and Alternatives to Seclusion and Restraint, will take place from April through September 2017 on the fourth Monday of each month from 3 to 4 p.m. Eastern Time. Part three of the series will feature a presentation from staff members of Grassroots Wellness Peer-Run Respite and Learning Community in Wisconsin, who will share how their peer-run respite fosters empowerment, voice, and choice as part of an overall trauma-informed approach. They will also share insights about how to help people seeking support by offering opportunities for shared decision-making and goal setting to determine the plan of action they need to heal and move forward. To participate in the webinar on June 26, please register online at the link provided below. When you register, you may see a sign-in dialogue box. If so, please click on the "OK" button, and you will be directed to the registration page. Register for the Webinar Mark Your Calendars: Collaboration and Mutuality: Harbel Community Organization | Monday, July 24, 2017, at 3 p.m. Eastern Time (Part 4 of 6) Cultural, Historical, and Gender Issues: The Ali Forney Center | Monday, August 28, at 3 p.m. Eastern Time (Part 5 of 6) Trustworthiness and Transparency: Baltimore Police Department | Monday, September 25, at 3 p.m. Eastern Time (Part 6 of 6)