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OAA's 2-Day Grant Proposal Writing & Discussion on Funding Resources for Non-Profit Organizations
As part of its Capacity Building Development Program, the Mayor's Office on African Affairs is hosting a 2-day grant proposal writing workshop and discussion on funding resources for non-profit organizations. These programs are designed as targeted efforts to support the District's African serving community- and faith-based organizations who seek to strengthen their capacity and enhance their institutional sustainability.
Space is limited and RSVPs are required for both events.
Additional eligibility requirements apply for the grant writing workshop.To learn more, please click on links below:
2-Day Grant Proposal Writing Workshop
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Presentation & Discussion: An Overview of Funding Resources for Non-Profit Organizations
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For more information: oaa@dc.gov | 202.727.5634
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The Mayor's Office on African Affairs and the
Commission on African Affairs Conducted Two Successful Immigration Workshops
On Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26, 2015, the Commission on African Affairs (COAA) and the Office on African Affairs (OAA) teamed up with US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and immigration attorneys to conduct two informational sessions on President Obama's Executive Actions on Immigration. The sessions were conducted in English, French, and Amharic and hosted by the Renaissance Center at the Lamond-Riggs Library in Ward 5, and by DSK Mariam Ethiopian Orthodox Church in Ward 4, respectively.
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OAA's Deputy Director, Heran Sereke-Brhan Gives
an Overview of the Agency
Deputy Director Heran Sereke-Brhan, Chair and Vice Chairs of the Commission on African Affairs, Dr. Akua Asare and Loide Jorge, Esq. spoke about the mission of OAA and its various activities.
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Mayor's Office on African Affairs Summer Internship 2015
OAA is accepting applications for a Grants and Research Intern for Summer 2015. If you are interested in public service and working with African Diaspora communities in the District of Columbia, you are encouraged to apply.
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Be in the Know: Help OAA’s Facebook page get to 3,000 likes!
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Mayor Bowser Launches Month Long “innoMAYtion” Initiative
(Washington, DC) – On Monday May 4th 2015, Mayor Muriel Bowser kicked off Small Business Week by announcing innoMAYtion, a month-long initiative to showcase innovative programs that will create jobs, engage residents, and position the District as a hub of innovation. Highlighting public and private sector programs, innoMAYtion will concentrate on innovative ways the city responds to meet the needs of District communities.
"Throughout the month of May, my Administration will showcase how District residents and businesses are creating economic opportunity for residents by taking innovative approaches to complex problems," said Mayor Muriel Bowser. "In Washington, we are tackling challenges head on and creating good-paying jobs that create pathways to the middle class for District residents."
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Mayor Bowser Announces #IWishUKnew Digital Engagement Campaign at 2015 SYEP Career Exploration Fair
(Washington, DC) – Friday, May 1, 2015, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a new digital engagement campaign designed to foster a dialogue between residents and key stakeholders, including the faith community, law enforcement, the business community and others. The campaign encourages District residents to share on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram their thoughts using the hashtag #IWishUKnew.
“Engagement is the first step in empowerment and through this campaign we hope to better understand other members of our community,” said Mayor Bowser. “As we continue to build pathways to the middle class, it’s important that we foster a robust and collaborative conversation that allows all voices to be heard.”
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Mayor Bowser Joins President Obama to Announce Efforts to Improve Students’ Access to Public Libraries
 (Washington, DC) - Thursday, April 30, 2015, Mayor Muriel Bowser joined President Obama at Anacostia Library where the President announced the next phase of his ConnectED initiative. The ConnectED Library Challenge is a commitment by more than 30 communities, including Washington, DC, to put a library card into every student’s hand so they will have access to the learning resources and books they can read for pleasure, all available in America’s libraries.
“Washington, DC, is proud to participate in President Obama’s ConnectED initiative which expands learning opportunities to students across the country,” said Mayor Bowser. “Access to the library system’s rich collection of books, music, magazines, ebooks and more will give students the tools they need to expand their minds and open up new pathways to the middle class later in life.”
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A Growing National Alliance: African Diaspora and Immigrant Rights Group
An increasing number of African and African American civil rights and immigration advocates in the United States are joining forces to address and raise awareness about common issues plaguing both communities. The recent forum “Engagement and Mobilization of African Immigrants” brought together civil society from both groups, and addressed the need for a broader social justice movement in the country.
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6 Key Findings About Black Immigration to the U.S.
Black immigrants make up a small but growing segment of the U.S. black population. Although the United States has long had a sizable black population as a legacy of slavery, voluntary black immigration to the U.S. is a relatively new development and is projected to grow in the coming decades. A new Pew Research Center report examines this trend and provides a statistical portrait of the nation’s black immigrant population.
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Young Kenyan Climate Activist Tackles Global Warming
A young Kenyan activist is part of a fast-moving low cost-movement that is tackling the impact of global warming at the local level. Winnie Asiti is a board member comprised of young climate leaders that distribute small-scale grants to young, marginalized activists in global warming hotspots—from the Philippines to Iraq.
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Nigeria: Arise News Wins First Emmy Award
ARISE News, a Nigerian news and entertainment channel won its first Emmy Award at the 58th Annual New York Emmy Awards on May 2nd. The channel was rewarded for its documentary “Game Changers: How the Harlem Globetrotters Battled Racism” that addressed the topic of race relations in American professional basketball. The award was given in the Nostalgia Program category.
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Seeds of a ‘Green Revolution’ in Africa?
Cote d’Ivoire’s reported cereal yields surpassed 3 tons per hectare (t/ha) in 2013. This marks the first time a mainland sub-Saharan African country (excluding temperate zone South Africa) has ever crossed the 3 t/ha threshold. Agronomists often describe the jump from roughly 1 t/ha to 2 or 3 t/ha as an agricultural “green revolution,” the first stage leap in a country’s agricultural productivity.
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Money Smart for Small Business Workshop: Record Keeping & Time Management
The Small Business Resource Center is hosting a workshop to help business owners learn how to best run their business. The workshop will be conducted using the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's (FDIC) Money Smart for Small Business curriculum modules. During this session, representatives from DC Office of the Chief Financial Officer and Small Business Resource Center will assist individuals with a better understanding of Time Management and Recordkeeping as a managerial tool for small businesses.
When: Thursday, May 14, 2015 | 4:00pm-6:00pm
Where: DCRA Small Business Resource Center |1100 4th Street SW, Washington, DC 20024
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How to Open a Small Business by Navigating through DCRA's Regulatory Process
The DC Small Business Resource Center is hosting a workshop on how to open a small business. Participants will learn about the regulatory process of The District of Columbia’s Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) by talking to experts from its Business Licensing Division, Corporations Division, Occupational and Professional Licensing Division, Permits and Inspections Division, Weights and Measures Division and Zoning Division.
When: Wednesday, May 20, 2015 | 4:00pm-5:30pm
Where: DCRA Small Business Resource Center |1100 4th Street SW, Washington, DC 20024
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Personal Business Counseling on Government Contracting
The District of Columbia Procurement Technical Assistance Center (DC PTAC) is a program within the Department of Small and Local Business Development that offers confidential, personalized, one on one business counseling and competitive insights for navigating the government contracting process successfully. It is available to new and experienced individuals seeking assistance with developing strategies to pursue state, local and federal government contracts.
When: Thursday, May 21, 2015 | 1:00pm-2:30pm
Where: DCRA Small Business Resource Center |1100 4th Street SW, Washington, DC 20024
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FY 2016 Justice Grants Administration Consolidated Solicitation (JGA)
The Justice Grants Administration announces the availability of Federal funds to focus on culturally-competent and community-based (1) youth delinquency prevention and diversion programs; and (2) adult reentry programs targeted to provide mental health and/or substance abuse treatment services. Data-driven and scientific-based practices must be implemented to enhance community-based services for program participants. Adult reentry programs are required to partner with District agencies.
Eligibility: Non profit organizations and government agencies
Deadline: Friday, May 29, 2015
Contact: jga.agency@dc.gov
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Establishment of Centers of Excellence in Refugee Health (HHS)
Department of Health and Human Services announces funds to create Centers of Excellence for refugee and/or immigrant health to provide expertise in the diverse area of dealing with this population and will build upon existing infrastructure and collaborate with partners focusing on these vulnerable populations.
Eligibility: City or township governments, county governments, independent school districts, special district governments, public and state controlled institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, public housing authorities, for-profit organizations other than small businesses, small businesses, community-based organizations and DC government agencies
Deadline: Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Contact: Pamela Nonnenmacher FSB6@cdc.gov
Grant ID: GD5888
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FY 2016 Refugee Resettlement Program Grant
To facilitate the purpose of the Refugee Resettlement Program (Program), The Family Services Administration (FSA) intends to award federal grant funds to one (1) eligible organization that directly assists refugees in the District. FSA intends to make one (1) grant award of up to one hundred and eighty thousand federal dollars ($180,000) to fund an eligible organization for a twelve (12) month period with the option of two (2) additional years if funding is available.
Eligibility: Community-based, faith-based, non-profit organizations located in the District.
Deadline: Friday, June 5, 2015
Contact: Debra Crawford, (202) 299-2153 debra.crawford@dc.gov
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DC Tuition Assistance Grant (DC TAG)
The DC Tuition Assistance Grant (DC TAG) is now open. Students are encouraged to apply early. No applications or supporting documents will be accepted after June 30, 2015 or until funds are exhausted, whichever comes first.
For more information, please call 202.727.2824.
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Roll Up Your Sleeves
Roll Up Your Sleeves Health Expo is open to all community members and will feature health and fitness celebrities, fitness classes, cooking demonstrations, blood pressure screenings, door prizes, giveaways and more. Celebrities on hand to share their own health and fitness tips include Cornell McClellan, personal trainer to the First Family; Chef LaLa, internationally-known chef and nutritionist; and Bruce Johnson, local news anchor. Nine fitness and yoga classes and four healthy cooking demonstrations will be featured throughout the event, along with blood pressure screenings, health education booths and more
When: Saturday, May 9, 2015 | 1:00pm-4:00 pm
Where: YMCA Anthony Bowen | 1325 W Street, NW | Washington, DC | 20009
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Challenge Festival: Health Day
Technology incubator 1776 is hosting a Health Festival featuring an industry conference with panels and keynotes, followed by the Challenge Cup Health Semifinals with 16 promising edtech startups from around the world, and ending with a Health Gala.
When: Wednesday, May 13, 2015 | 9:00am-10:00pm
Where: Lansburgh Theatre | 450 7th Street NW, Washington, DC| 20004
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Small Business Summit at George Washington University
The Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with DC Health Link (the District’s online health insurance marketplace), will provide information about the Affordable Care Act and DC Health Link. A DC Health Link broker will also be onsite to communicate about health insurance options available for small business owners.
When: Wednesday, May 20, 2015 | 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Where: George Washington University | 2121 I Street NW Washington, DC | 20052
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CPR AED and First Aid Training
Health
& Safety International will be offering CPR AED and First Aide Training.
CPR AED and First Aide training is essential for health or medical related jobs
(Caregivers, CNA's, Nurses, Babysitters, and Daycare Providers). Having your
CPR AED and First Aid certification has the potential to lead to future
employment positions and opportunities. Completion of the CPR AED and First Aid
training allows an individual to receive their Certification that may be
required for certain jobs plus prepares individuals to respond to medical
emergencies faced by their family members or their co-workers.
When: Offered Throughout the Year
Where: Local Library, Blended, Onsite
Contact Email: HealthSafetyINTL@gmail.com or call 202.695.3663
The Mayor's Arts Awards
The Mayor's Arts Awards are the most prestigious honors conferred by the city on individual artists, teachers, nonprofit organizations and patrons of the arts. This year the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities will present the 30th Annual Mayor's Arts Awards. We are now accepting nominations. The awards are limited to individuals and nonprofit organizations that reside in the District of Columbia.
For additional information, email Ebony Brown, DCCAH Special Events Manager ebony.brown@dc.gov.
The deadline is Monday, May 18, 2015 | 5:00pm
Click here to place your nomination.
NextGen Scholarship
The Scholarship is for International student enrolled in, or accepted to a college in the Washington DC metropolitan area. Students who reside or attend college in Maryland, Washington DC or Virginia are eligible to apply for our Scholarship.
The deadline is Friday, May 29, 2015
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Free Job Training for Africans Living in DC
CitiWide Computer Training is offering free job training for African residents of the District. Training in computer and financial literacy, workforce preparedness and education enrichment (ESL) are conducted from Monday-Thursday. For more information call (202) 526-1975 or (202) 667-3719.
LDI Africa - The Emerging Institutions Fellowship Program
This fellowship provides hands-on service opportunities for young business and development professionals from around the world at Africa’s leading for-profit and nonprofit firms. It is designed to match financial capital invested in emerging African businesses with the human capital needed to take these institutions to scale.
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 Computer Training and Job Readiness
ConnectDC is partnering with local non profit Byte Back to provide free computer training to District residents and help them find jobs. They offer three levels of courses ranging from: basic computer skills, Microsoft office for individuals seeking administrative positions and computer certifications for students interested in information technology careers.
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Susan G. Komen Washington, DC "Race for the Cure"
The Susan G. Komen "Race for the Cure" is taking place this Saturday. The event raises awareness and funds for the fight against breast cancer. The African Women's Cancer Association Awareness (AWCAA) will be participating in the race, and is looking for people to join them. They will be meeting at the race site at their booth located off 15th Street, SW near the the “Walker Start” area.
When: Saturday, May 9, 2015 | 7:30 am
Where: Constitution Ave NW & 15th Street SW
Want Your Event Featured in the African Beat?
'The African Beat' is distributed to over 7,000 subscribers every other Friday. If you would like your event to be featured in our calendar, please submit the following event details: what, when & where, and provide a link to where readers can go for more information. Submission deadline for the next edition is Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 5:00 pm (Send all materials, along with any questions, to oaa@dc.gov).
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