OAA- COAA Education Initiative
Distinguishing Fact from Myth: Understanding Ebola
The joint Office on African Affairs (OAA) – Commission on African Affairs (COAA) education initiative “Distinguishing Fact from Myth: Understanding Ebola” was featured on Voice of America’s Africa 54 program on October 8, 2014. Throughout October, this initiative targets the city’s African residents and wider District community in an effort to raise awareness about Ebola through various media platforms. Vice Chair of the DC Mayor’s Commission on African Affairs Loide Jorge, an immigration attorney, and Commissioner Dr. Akua Asare, a physician, shared insights about the initiative as it related to immigration regulations and health risks.
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Investing In Africa: Why and How?
As part of the week long Global Diaspora Week activities, the U.S. Department of State- Bureau of African Affairs & the Mayor's Office on African Affairs are hosting the second African and African-American Diaspora Working Group session, "Investing in Africa: Why and How?" Confirmed participants are Assistant Secretary Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Vivienne Sequeira, Director for Infrastructure at the Corporate Council on Africa; Kelley Page Jibrell, CEO Definitive Strategic Solutions LLC; and Shelvin D. Longmire, US Director, Afrique Expansion, Inc. OAA Executive Director Ngozi Nmezi will moderate the discussions.
When: Wednesday, October 15, 2014 |11:00am-1:00pm
Where: John A. Wilson Building|1350 Pennsylvania Ave. NW | Mayor’s Press Briefing Room G-9|Washington DC|20004
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FY15 African Community Grant Request For Applications (RFA)
Submission Deadline: October 14, 2014 | 5pm
Please note that incomplete applications or those submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
Submission Details: Online submissions only. Please submit your complete application (including attachments) in PDF format and email it to oaa@dc.gov with subject: OAA Community Grant Application [Name of Your CBO]
Point of Contact: Heran Sereke-Brhan, Deputy Director
(202)-724-7670 | E-mail: heran.sereke-brhan@dc.gov
Availability of RFA: Download from OAA’s website and/or pick up at the OAA office located at 2000 14th Street, NW, Suite 400 North. The RFA is also posted on the DC Grants Clearinghouse on OPGS.dc.gov website.
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FY15 African Community Grant Pre- Bidders Orientation
On Tuesday, October 7 2014, the Office on African Affairs held its second FY2015 African Community Grant Pre-bidders Orientation meeting on Tuesday, October 7, 2014. About 65 attendees, mostly representing African-owned and African-serving community-based organizations in the District, participated in the informational session on grant eligibility and funding requirements. The meeting took place at the Edna Cromwell Community Room at the Franklin D. Reeves Center of Municipal Affairs.
Welcome New Intern
Michellina Wuddah- Martey, Communications Intern
Michellina is a Ghanaian-American; born in Ghana and living in Massachusetts for the past twelve years. She is a fourth- year student studying History and Political Studies at Colby- Sawyer College in New London, NH. Michellina believes interning at OAA serves as a practical extension of her senior capstone which highlights the Diaspora’s ability to marshal resources from abroad to create and sustain an autonomous identity. She looks forward to learning about the District’s diverse African community and serving their needs through OAA's program and activities.
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District on Track to Exceed Goal of 10,000 Affordable Housing Units by 2020
Mayor Gray announced that his administration has invested $1.3 billion to create nearly 6,500 affordable housing units across the District of Columbia – an unprecedented city investment in affordable housing. The effort has employed a wide variety of tools, including the Housing Production Trust Fund, Low Income Housing Tax Credits and tax-exempt bonds.
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Mayor Gray, Deputy Mayor Miller and DC Innovates Announce Selection of Digital DC Tech Fund Grantees
 Mayor Vincent C. Gray, Interim Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development M. Jeffrey Miller and DC Innovates today announced grants for eight tech startups through the Digital DC Tech Fund (DDCTF). DDCTF is a catalytic fund that provides grants of $25,000 to $200,000 along with a customized mentorship program for early- and growth-stage technology ventures in the District of Columbia.
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Mayor Gray Celebrates Relocation of Virginia Williams Family Resource Center to Renovated Space
On Wednesday October 7, Mayor Vincent C. Gray, along with Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Beatriz “BB” Otero, Department of Human Services (DHS) Interim Director Deborah Carroll, Department of General Services (DGS) Director Brian J. Hanlon, representatives from the Community Partnership for the Prevention of Homelessness (TCP) and the Coalition for the Homeless, DHS staff and customers celebrated the renovation of the permanent location for the Virginia Williams Family Resource Center (VWFRC) at a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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Access Nollywood, Nigeria’s Booming Film Industry
Many people now know that Bollywood, India’s 101-year-old cinematic tradition, is the world’s largest film industry. But surprisingly, Hollywood is not even the second largest—as of 2009, that honor arguably goes to Nollywood, Nigeria’s 2,500-movie, $600-million-per-year powerhouse, the nation’s second-largest employer after agriculture. Because Nollywood has traditionally had trouble finding markets and distribution networks for its films, it’s mostly been limited to cheap, locally-distributed fare. Over the past couple of years, though, all of that’s started to change.
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English, Education and Employment: Cleaning the Way for African Immigrants
Frank Dogbe gives his new employees from West Africa a one-year promise. Dogbe, founder and owner of SOS Cleaning, a business that cleans commercial and office buildings, hires immigrants fresh from Africa and gives them one year to show him that they’re well on their way to learning English or that they’re working toward their GED.
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Global Diaspora Week is Almost Here!
Global Diaspora Week (GDW) is a week dedicated to diaspora communities and their contributions to global development. GDW events are organized by diaspora groups and enable a diverse range of events from formal panel discussions and conferences to webinars and art exhibits, and everything in between. Check out a few featured events below and see all currently registered GDW events on the GDW event page. There are 65 events taking place during GDW!
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2014 Chamber’s Choice Awards & Gala
The Chamber’s Choice Awards Gala is the Chamber’s most prestigious affair attracting over 1,000 of DC’s most prominent leaders, decision-makers, dignitaries, and elite sponsors..
When: October 25, 2014 | 6:00 pm -11:00 pm
Where: Washington Marriott Marquis |900 Massachusetts Ave. NW| Washington DC |20001
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Entrepreneur Road Map
Entrepreneur Road Map (formerly Doing Business 2.0) is the live version of the WDCEP’s Doing Business in DC publication. The publication–a step-by-step guide for entrepreneurs who want to start or expand a business in DC–is brought to life through a panel discussion focused on each of its ten chapters.
When: Wednesday, November 12, 2014|9:00-10:30am
Where: Washington DC Economic Partnership |1495 F St. NW |Washington DC |20004
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One-On-One Business Counseling Session
At this session the staff from The Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR) will provide assistance with navigating through the regulatory environment. Representatives from OTR will provide consultation regarding types of tax liability, documentation required for registration of businesses, forms, and filing due dates, as OTR's mission is to collect the proper amount of tax due to the District government and correctly account for all revenue, while minimizing the burden on taxpayers and cost to the government.
When: Tuesday, October 14, 2014 | Times vary
Where: DCRA Small Business Resource Center|1100 4th St. SW |2nd Floor | Washington DC | 20024
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2014 Embracing YOU Women's Conference
P.E.R.K. Consulting invites you to join us for the 2014 Embracing YOU Women's Conference! Hear inspiring messages from dynamic speakers, and network with other amazing women in the Washington DC area!
When: Saturday, October 18, 2014|9:00am- 5:30pm
Where: 13685 Baltimore Avenue| Laurel MD|20707
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LDI Africa’s Emerging Institutions Fellowship Program
LDI Africa is seeking young business and development leaders, preferably mid-level professionals for its Emerging Institutions Fellowship Program (EIFP) across Africa. The EIFP provides pro bono consulting opportunities in Africa’s leading investment funds and social enterprises.
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Request for Proposals for “HATFest" Presents
The Humanities Council will award $1,500 to individuals and organizations to produce creative, public cultural programming for a series of events to be held at the Gateway Pavilion and the RISE Demonstration Center at St Elizabeth East in Ward 8.
To apply, create a profile and submit a proposal online at: grantapplication.wdchumanities.org. If you have questions, Mark Smith at msmith@wdchumanities.org or 202- 387-8386
Family Literacy Programs
Wish You Well Foundation announces funds to support programs that will develop and expand new and existing literacy and educational programs. Awards are available up to $10,000 and there is no deadline date for applications.
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Lobbying and Political Activity: A Webinar Designed to Help You Understand the Rules for 501(c)(3) Organizations
D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program is sponsoring a webinar on October 16 at 12 noon on Lobbying and Political Activity. Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code contains strict limits on the amount of lobbying in which a nonprofit may engage. This webinar is designed to answer your questions concerning lobbying and political activity, including how the rules apply to nonprofit organizations.
For details, please contact Lauren Paley at: lpaley@dcbar.org
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Telling Your Story: Maximizing Your Organization's Form 990
The Foundation Center of Washington DC is sponsoring a workshop on "Telling Your Story: Maximizing Your Organization's Form 990." While the Form 990 is a yearly requirement for all nonprofit organizations, it can also be used as a marketing tool. The facilitator will discuss strategies for using your 990 to expand transparency, communicate more effectively, and increase your organization’s credibility and visibility.
When: October 16 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm.
Where: 1627 K Street NW, Third Floor.
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ScopeAthon on Martin Luther King Jr. Day Day 2015
The Taproot Foundation is partnering with the Project Management Institute to host a pro bono ScopeAthon on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2015. At the Sheraton Premier in Tysons Corner, 200 nonprofits, schools, and social sector groups will be matched with over 600 pro bono project managers. The goal is to scope out high-quality capacity building projects and provide them resources for their implementation. This is a fantastic, record-breaking, and free opportunity for nonprofits to develop solutions for critical infrastructural challenges.
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Community Grant Program
Walmart Foundation announces funds to support programs in the areas of hunger relief and healthy eating, sustainability, women's economic empowerment, and/or career opportunities.
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2014 Keds Change Community, Change Your World Grant
Grants of up to $1,000 will be awarded to girls and women between the ages of 13 and 24 to help achieve their goals of changing the world by creating change within their communities. Grants are awarded on a rolling basis, so applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The grant will help support the costs of achieving these goals, whether it is related to civic duties, volunteerism, humanitarianism, or other goals. Completed applications must be received by October 20, 2014.
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TFGH: Defining The Multi-Sector Landscape Symposium
Global Health Council will host a high-level symposium in Washington, DC to explore the multi-sector landscape emerging around today’s most pressing health challenges. The event will bring together high-level representatives from government, international development partners, civil society and corporate interests active in the global health arena.
When: Wednesday, December 10, 2014|2:00-7:00pm
Where: District Architecture Center |421 7th St. NW |Washington DC |20004
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Winning Health Seminar
Want to learn what science says about exercise, weight loss, fitness, and health? Want to interact with others who are striving to improve their health and fitness? Have some time on a Sunday afternoon to attend the event and then do some browsing at Fair Oaks Mall? Then come to Winning Health, a discussion of the biochemical and metabolic systems that can enable (or frustrate) your health and fitness goals.
When: Sunday, October 12, 2014|1:00-3:00pm
Where: Waterford Conference Center |12025 Lee Jackson Highway |Fairfax, VA |22033
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Greater Washington Heart Walk
The American Heart Association invites you to participate in the 2014 Greater Washington Heart Walk here in our nation's capital. On November 8, 2014 over 12,000 residents from the Metropolitan Washington, DC area will come together on the National Mall to raise awareness and funds to help fight heart disease and stroke.
When: Saturday, November 8, 2014|8:30am
Where: The National Mall |12th Street and Madison Dr. NW |Washington DC |20560
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Traveler of the Year: Tambra Raye Stevenson
Local Feast- Heritage Foods for Global Healing
Where some cooks see a root vegetable, Tambra Raye Stevenson sees a road map for discovering family roots. This nutritionist and culinary historian has turned her faith in the healing power of heritage foods into a tool for cultural exchange, placing the spiritual and nutritional values of traditional African cuisine on the front burner. “Food, like travel, helps me to gain a deeper compassion, understanding, and appreciation of people beyond borders,” says the mother of two.
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DC College Application Week 2014
DC College Application Week (CAW) encourages students to take a significant step toward college by providing assistance and building excitement for the application process.
When: Monday, Nov. 3 - Friday, Nov. 7, 2014|8:00am -5:00pm
Where: Washington DC High Schools
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Free Job Training To African Immigrants Living In DC
CitiWide Computer Training Center is offering free workforce training. These training sessions will include computer literacy, financial literacy, math skills, life skills, education enrichment, and health and safety training.
When: Every Friday and Saturday |10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where: CitiWide Computer Training Center |1112 11th Street NW |Suite B |Washington DC |20001
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Fathers Have Rights, Too - MLK Library
A fathers’ rights are essentially the same as a mother's but sometimes men have difficulty exercising all their parental rights. Disputes over paternity, child support and custody can interfere with a dad's ability to play a full role in his children's life. Join us for this 2.5 hour training program and learn how to bring a case for child custody and visitation in the District of Columbia.
When: Monday, November 10, 2014 |6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library|901 G St. NW |Washington DC |20001
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Immigration Legal Services
Immigration Legal Services (ILS) focuses on the provision of direct legal immigration services to foreign-born individuals and their families.
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Free Legal Information Program
This fall, Neighborhood Legal Services Program, a non-profit civil legal aid provider in the District, is offering a number of free, community based legal information programs in the areas of tenants' rights, fathers' rights and for Spanish speakers at libraries across the city.
When: Walk- In Hours: Tuesdays 9:30- 11:30am
Where: 924 G St. NW| Washington DC (Downtown)
When: Wednesdays 9:00am- 1:00pm
Where: 1618 Monroe St. NW| Washington DC (Columbia Heights)
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3rd Annual National Symposium on Women and Genocide in the 21st Century: The Case for Darfur
In partnership with Genocide Watch, Darfur Women Action Group will host the 3rd Annual National Symposium on Women and Genocide in the 21st Century: The Case for Darfur. hundreds of anti-genocide activists, women’s rights advocates, artists, celebrities, survivors, experts, and concerned leaders will come together to build strategies for sustainable change for Sudanese people.
When: Saturday, October 25, 2014 - Sunday, October 26, 2014 |9:00am
Where: 419 7th Street NW |Suite 200 |Washington DC |20004
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DC Murals: Spectacle and Story Will Host A Benefit
Since 1997 our project has documented DC’s amazing public art, which has exploded into exciting new forms and populated all eight wards of the city. Our goal is to preserve and interpret DC’s murals, making them more accessible to neighbors and visitors alike.
When: Wednesday, October 22, 2014 |6:00 - 8:00pm
Where: District of Columbia Arts Center (DCAC) |2438 18th St. NW |Washington DC |20091
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Want Your Event Featured in the 'African Beat'?
'The African Beat' is distributed to over 6,000 subscribers every other Friday. If you would like to submit your event to be included 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, October 8, 2014 at 5:00pm (Send all materials, along with any questions, to oaa@dc.gov).
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