Monday, March 30, 2009
Sunday, March 29, 2009
The Battle Is Not Yours...
I am going to need a new computer monitor. I threw mines out the window after hearing Karen Clark-Sheard!!!
Remember, never give in. Don't give up. God is working! The battle is not yours, it belongs to the Lord!
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Monday, March 16, 2009
Morehouse College - Project Identity...
Feel free to forward to anyone you know who is raising, or if you know of any Black males going to the 10th or 11th grade. They must apply before 4/21/09.
Morehouse Summer Program @ Morehouse College in Atlanta , GA will be offering a Summer Institute (Project Identity) for African-American males entering the 10th and 11th grades.
Three weeks at Morehouse
June 7 - 28
Creative Writing -
SAT Prep -
Debate -
Pre-Calculus -
Leadership development -
Enrichment activities -
$400 fee (includes meals, housing and activities).
PROJECT IDENTITY
is a federally funded program designed to stimulate interest in college attendance and the awareness of college entrance requirements for African-American and other minority males attending middle school. The Project aims to help to develop and sustain the capacity of middle schools to prepare these young boys for high school and post-secondary education. By providing a network of support, particularly for the adults who influence middle school students, specifically, their counselors and families, Project Identity strives to channel and direct more minority males to higher education. Project Identity will give special attention to boys from backgrounds and communities that historically have not encouraged large numbers to pursue, enroll and succeed in post-secondary education.
OUR VISION
The vision of Project Identity is to expose middle school male students to the best academic resources and cultural activities so that learning becomes a source of inspiration to not only pursue the college option but to do so with enthusiasm and vigor. By assisting both parents and school counselors, Project Identity will create a learning environment for participants that extends beyond the classroom.
Contact Us
Danny M. Bellinger
Project Director
dbelling@morehouse.edu
LaShanda Hardy-Wills
Project Identity Assistant
lhwills@morehouse.edu
Morehouse College
830 Westview Drive, S.W.
Atlanta, GA 30314
Phone: 404-653-7767 or 404-653-7766
Fax: 404-572-3668
www.morehouse.edu/projectidentity
Friday, March 13, 2009
A Great Opportunity...
Center for Collaborative Change
- Seeking applicants for competitive summer internship in Newark, NJ.
- Graduate students and recent graduates in law, public policy, public health, social work, and related disciplines are all welcome to apply.
- Please provide a résumé, 2 references, and a cover letter detailing interest in the organization and relevant work experience.
- Internship is 10 weeks, but timing and split summers will be considered.
The Center for Collaborative Change is a new nonprofit “idea broker” developed in partnership with the office of Newark Mayor Cory Booker to engage Newark's community and civic leadership in finding, importing, tailoring, & supporting best practices to achieve measurable results in addressing the city's most critical needs, propelling Newark towards excellence and prosperity.
Despite recent quality of life improvements, half a century of public corruption and exploitive redevelopment has left many Newarkers wary of change, government and outsiders. Thus, the Newark community is still far from having confidence in positive growth and renewal; and a cycle of poverty, violence and disinvestment continues to counteract forces of healing and growth.
The Center for Collaborative Change will bring Newark change that *FITS* through civic consultation and collaboration: advancing security, economic abundance, and family well-being in Newark by engaging community and civic leadership to Find, Import, Tailor & Support thoughtful and coordinated implementation of national best practices.
The program is designed to vet proposals and solutions and find best fits for Newark by galvanizing partners, prioritizing needs and combining initiatives to avoid redundant or piecemeal efforts. Brokering collaboration among stakeholders and conducting rigorous research and analysis, the Center will identify policies and programs most likely to effect excellence and prosperity, while bolstering residents' and other stakeholders' confidence in public and private leadership and innovation.
Center for Collaborative Change
111 Mulberry Street, 5-D
Newark, NJ 07102
www.newarkchange.org
- Seeking applicants for competitive summer internship in Newark, NJ.
- Graduate students and recent graduates in law, public policy, public health, social work, and related disciplines are all welcome to apply.
- Please provide a résumé, 2 references, and a cover letter detailing interest in the organization and relevant work experience.
- Internship is 10 weeks, but timing and split summers will be considered.
The Center for Collaborative Change is a new nonprofit “idea broker” developed in partnership with the office of Newark Mayor Cory Booker to engage Newark's community and civic leadership in finding, importing, tailoring, & supporting best practices to achieve measurable results in addressing the city's most critical needs, propelling Newark towards excellence and prosperity.
Despite recent quality of life improvements, half a century of public corruption and exploitive redevelopment has left many Newarkers wary of change, government and outsiders. Thus, the Newark community is still far from having confidence in positive growth and renewal; and a cycle of poverty, violence and disinvestment continues to counteract forces of healing and growth.
The Center for Collaborative Change will bring Newark change that *FITS* through civic consultation and collaboration: advancing security, economic abundance, and family well-being in Newark by engaging community and civic leadership to Find, Import, Tailor & Support thoughtful and coordinated implementation of national best practices.
The program is designed to vet proposals and solutions and find best fits for Newark by galvanizing partners, prioritizing needs and combining initiatives to avoid redundant or piecemeal efforts. Brokering collaboration among stakeholders and conducting rigorous research and analysis, the Center will identify policies and programs most likely to effect excellence and prosperity, while bolstering residents' and other stakeholders' confidence in public and private leadership and innovation.
Center for Collaborative Change
111 Mulberry Street, 5-D
Newark, NJ 07102
www.newarkchange.org
Essence Magazine March 2009 Bestsellers Books List
It still amazes me that my book has maintained a presence on the Essence Magazine Bestsellers list.
I want to thank you all so very much for the love and support. Thank you for reading the book, the e-mails you send, and for telling all your friends. It truly means a lot to me. From the bottom of my heart I say, "Thank You."
HARDCOVER NONFICTION
1. The Audacity of Hope by Barack Obama (Crown, $25) (1)
2. Letters To A Young Sister by Hill Harper (Gotham, $22.50) (2)
3. Grace After Midnight by Felecia “Snoop” Pearson and David Ritz (Grand Central Publishing, $22)*
4. Take Back Your Family by Rev Run and Justine Simmons (Penguin Group, $25)*
5. Hope On a Tightrope by Cornel West (Hay House, $19.95)*
6. PowerNomics by Dr. Claud Anderson (PowerNomics Corporation of America, $27)*
7. Before You Do by T.D. Jakes (Atria, $25)*
8. Hiding in Hip Hop by Terrance Dean (Atria, $23) (5)
9. Letter to My Daughter by Maya Angelou (Random House, $25)*
10. Debating Race by Michael Eric Dyson (Basic Civitas, $26)*
I want to thank you all so very much for the love and support. Thank you for reading the book, the e-mails you send, and for telling all your friends. It truly means a lot to me. From the bottom of my heart I say, "Thank You."
HARDCOVER NONFICTION
1. The Audacity of Hope by Barack Obama (Crown, $25) (1)
2. Letters To A Young Sister by Hill Harper (Gotham, $22.50) (2)
3. Grace After Midnight by Felecia “Snoop” Pearson and David Ritz (Grand Central Publishing, $22)*
4. Take Back Your Family by Rev Run and Justine Simmons (Penguin Group, $25)*
5. Hope On a Tightrope by Cornel West (Hay House, $19.95)*
6. PowerNomics by Dr. Claud Anderson (PowerNomics Corporation of America, $27)*
7. Before You Do by T.D. Jakes (Atria, $25)*
8. Hiding in Hip Hop by Terrance Dean (Atria, $23) (5)
9. Letter to My Daughter by Maya Angelou (Random House, $25)*
10. Debating Race by Michael Eric Dyson (Basic Civitas, $26)*
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Attention All Writers...
Later this year, the New York Community Trust will make the second
annual award of at least $7,500 to a writer working on a second or third
book of fiction or creative, literary nonfiction, who doesn't yet have a
publishing contract for the work. This award is supported by the Ellen
Levine Fund for Writers.
Teachers & Writers Collaborative will again serve as a nominator for the
award this year. We were delighted that the 2008 award went to a writer
whose work we submitted: Gabriel Brownstein for his novel in progress
titled I Was Here but I Disappeared.
Submissions to be considered for nomination by T&W should include
contact information for the author (mailing address, e-mail address, and
phone number(s)), an outline of the book, and 50-75 pages of the
manuscript. Submissions should be mailed or hand-delivered to:
Amy Swauger
Teachers & Writers Collaborative
520 Eighth Ave., Ste. 2020
New York, NY 10018
Submissions will not be accepted via e-mail or fax.
The deadline for submitting work to T&W is 5:00 PM (Eastern), Friday,
May 15, 2009. T&W will review submissions and select one or two as
nominees for the award. The winner of the 2009 award will be notified by
the New York Community Trust in late summer/early fall.
Please send questions regarding the 2009 award to aswauger@twc.org, or
call 212-691-6590.
annual award of at least $7,500 to a writer working on a second or third
book of fiction or creative, literary nonfiction, who doesn't yet have a
publishing contract for the work. This award is supported by the Ellen
Levine Fund for Writers.
Teachers & Writers Collaborative will again serve as a nominator for the
award this year. We were delighted that the 2008 award went to a writer
whose work we submitted: Gabriel Brownstein for his novel in progress
titled I Was Here but I Disappeared.
Submissions to be considered for nomination by T&W should include
contact information for the author (mailing address, e-mail address, and
phone number(s)), an outline of the book, and 50-75 pages of the
manuscript. Submissions should be mailed or hand-delivered to:
Amy Swauger
Teachers & Writers Collaborative
520 Eighth Ave., Ste. 2020
New York, NY 10018
Submissions will not be accepted via e-mail or fax.
The deadline for submitting work to T&W is 5:00 PM (Eastern), Friday,
May 15, 2009. T&W will review submissions and select one or two as
nominees for the award. The winner of the 2009 award will be notified by
the New York Community Trust in late summer/early fall.
Please send questions regarding the 2009 award to aswauger@twc.org, or
call 212-691-6590.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Thursday, March 5, 2009
I Know It's Been A Minute...
Okay, so I have not blogged in a minute. That's because I have been on the road traveling and speaking at various colleges and universities. And, can I tell you that I meet the most fascinating students who are so bright and intelligent. WOW! I cannot wait to see how they take over the world....
I have been following the news, as well as getting e-mails and calls from friends about the entertainment industry, and I can say that I am sooooo bored of it all! That is why I have not written anything in a while. I am really over the drama, publicity stunts, and attention-whores which I have diagnosed as M.A.D. (Media Attention Disorder)....if you hear or see that term floating around know that I created it and they stole it from me.
I have not been inspired to write about anything. Which is good because I am focused on my own writing projects. Besides, I let the other bloggers fill their pages with the mundane and unimportant stuff. I choose to write and publish things that empower, inspire, and uplift us all.
With that -
First, Chris Brown and Rhianna....I have been in an abusive relationship and I totally understand what it's like to go back to the abuser. I understand her rationale as a victim and battered woman. But, I have no sympathy for a man who abuses, either verbally, emotionally, or physically. I also recommend that you don't get caught up in THEIR relationship. I am sure your life is much more interesting dealing with your own job, families, friends, and relationships.
Second, 50 Cent and Rick Ross - BORING!!! Haven't we seen this tactic from 50 Cent before?
Third, The Village Voice newspaper in NYC attempted, well, basically "outed" Tyler Perry. Hmmm, I will leave that one alone.
Fourth, I don't know about you, but are you finding the entertainment industry to be quite boring right now. No one is doing anything major. We have nothing to look forward to. No big concerts, movies, or albums. It's definitely time for a new cast of characters. So, what are you doing?
Fifth, the recession. I, personally, do not have or allow anyone around me to discuss lack. I am not in a conversation of lack. "I am prosperous and financially abundant. I understand money and how it works. I don't work for money, it works for me. God is my source and I am in alignment with His will!" That is my conversation. You should try it.
Finally, I thank you all for your love and support. I thank you for sharing my book and blog with your friends. It truly means a lot when I hear from you and on myspace and facebook. From the bottom of my heart I appreciate each one of you. I am working on another book which should be coming soon. I will definitely keep you posted.
Terrance
I have been following the news, as well as getting e-mails and calls from friends about the entertainment industry, and I can say that I am sooooo bored of it all! That is why I have not written anything in a while. I am really over the drama, publicity stunts, and attention-whores which I have diagnosed as M.A.D. (Media Attention Disorder)....if you hear or see that term floating around know that I created it and they stole it from me.
I have not been inspired to write about anything. Which is good because I am focused on my own writing projects. Besides, I let the other bloggers fill their pages with the mundane and unimportant stuff. I choose to write and publish things that empower, inspire, and uplift us all.
With that -
First, Chris Brown and Rhianna....I have been in an abusive relationship and I totally understand what it's like to go back to the abuser. I understand her rationale as a victim and battered woman. But, I have no sympathy for a man who abuses, either verbally, emotionally, or physically. I also recommend that you don't get caught up in THEIR relationship. I am sure your life is much more interesting dealing with your own job, families, friends, and relationships.
Second, 50 Cent and Rick Ross - BORING!!! Haven't we seen this tactic from 50 Cent before?
Third, The Village Voice newspaper in NYC attempted, well, basically "outed" Tyler Perry. Hmmm, I will leave that one alone.
Fourth, I don't know about you, but are you finding the entertainment industry to be quite boring right now. No one is doing anything major. We have nothing to look forward to. No big concerts, movies, or albums. It's definitely time for a new cast of characters. So, what are you doing?
Fifth, the recession. I, personally, do not have or allow anyone around me to discuss lack. I am not in a conversation of lack. "I am prosperous and financially abundant. I understand money and how it works. I don't work for money, it works for me. God is my source and I am in alignment with His will!" That is my conversation. You should try it.
Finally, I thank you all for your love and support. I thank you for sharing my book and blog with your friends. It truly means a lot when I hear from you and on myspace and facebook. From the bottom of my heart I appreciate each one of you. I am working on another book which should be coming soon. I will definitely keep you posted.
Terrance
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