The Office on African Affairs and the U.S Department of State Bureau of African Affairs Host Investing in Africa: How and Why Discussion
Meeting commemorated Global Diaspora Week, and marked the second session of the State Department's African and African American Diaspora Working Group
On Wednesday, October 15, 2014, the Mayor’s Office of African Affairs (OAA) and the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of African Affairs hosted the second session of the “African and African-American Diaspora Working Group” during Global Diaspora Week. Assistant Secretary Linda Thomas-Greenfield opened the event by stating that the Bureau of African Affairs was “ahead of the game” when it comes to engaging representatives of the African Diaspora and has long recognized its importance. She also noted that the diaspora is composed of African immigrants and African Americans “who may not be able to trace their roots, but are still part of African diaspora.”
OAA Executive Director, Ngozi Nmezi moderated discussions and panelists included, Darren Moore, Executive Director at Smith- Charles Associates Inc., Jeffrey Jackson, Private Senior Advisor in the Africa Bureau of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), John Samuel, Director of Products at Homestrings LLC, Kelley Page Jibrell, Professor of International Business at Howard University, Shelvin Longmire, Director of Corporate Council on Africa’s Infrastructure Program & Working Group, and Vivienne Sequeira, Director of Infrastructure Program and Working Group, Corporate Council on Africa.
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Mayor Gray Releases District’s ‘moveDC’ Transportation Plan
Mayor Vincent C. Gray and District Department of Transportation Director Matt Brown released the final moveDC Transportation Plan. The plan is a comprehensive, multimodal transportation strategy that outlines policies, programs and capital investments to enhance the District’s transportation network, and includes detailed “elements” or “master plans” for each mode of travel in the District.
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District Announces Opening of New Playground for Children at DC General Family Shelter
Mayor Vincent C. Gray and Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services BB Otero today announced the opening of a new playground for children at the DC General Family Shelter and thanked Pepco for providing a charitable donation to support the project. The new playground, constructed by the District’s Department of General Services, features two play structures – one for 2-to-5-year-olds and a second for 5-to-12-year-olds. The play structures provide physical and educational activities for children, including slides, climbers, bridges and ramps, and activity panels. Both structures are ADA-accessible and allow children to transfer from their wheelchairs onto the play equipment.
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Mayor Gray Applauds Report on Impact of Community Computer Classes
Mayor Vincent C. Gray joined Richard Reyes-Gavilan, Executive Director of the DC Public Library and representatives of the District’s Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) at the Dorothy I. Height/Benning Neighborhood Library for the release of a report showing the outcomes of a federally-funded computer training program. Kelley Ellsworth, Executive Director of Byte Back, one of the program’s partner organizations, announced that job seekers who took the course had a combined earnings increase of $3.4 million.
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 ADC Provides Minnesota’s African Immigrants Financial Education
Nasibu Sareva gained inspiration and enduring leadership lessons as he watched his grandfather, Juma, care for about 20 people in a single household in Tanzania. Sareva, who was in the mix of those Juma looked after, often contemplates how one man nurtured a village of children and still managed to maintain his demanding job with the Tanzanian railway system. That also translated into Sareva’s commitment to make his current home, Minnesota, a better place for African immigrants by helping them connect to resources and economic opportunities available here.
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Second Immigration Wave Lifts Diversity to Record High
From a distance, the small group of Haitian immigrants at the public library looks like a prayer meeting or political gathering. Dressed colorfully but comfortably, the women speak in heavily accented English and sit every day for hours around a small wooden table studying to be nurses. The library sits at the heart of one of the most diverse counties in the USA. More than 50 languages are spoken in the public schools, and this is what more and more communities across America will look like soon — very soon.
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How Soccer Restored the NYPD's Relationship With Harlem's African Community
A group of African immigrants beat police officers from the 28th Precinct Monday night in Marcus Garvey Park. Afterwards, they all had pizza. The two groups squared off for the second time in as many months in a friendly soccer match between members of Harlem’s African community and the local precinct. The idea for the soccer game came from a meeting between the imam and the 28th Precinct’s new commanding officer, Nigerian-born Olufunmilo F. Obe, earlier this year.
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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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Entrepreneurship & Life Series for Women
WETATi Next Generation and PNC Bank presents Entrepreneurship & Life Series for Women. The town hall style discussion will address the topic of building women for corporate leadership and business to compete in the global market.
When: Saturday, October 25, 2014|10:00am-2:00pm
Where: University of Maryland Campus|Nyumburu Center Bldg. 232 |College Park, MD |20742
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Capital Management for Nonprofits
Experts in the fields of investment management, nonprofit, audits, and property management and office rental will offer valuable insights on how to improve management in these areas. This complimentary seminar will include the following presentations: Planning for a Rise in Interest Rate, Understanding Revenue Recognition, and DC Area Office Space Trends.
When: Thursday, October 30, 2014|7:30- 10:00am
Where: 400 16th Street NW| Washington, DC|20036
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U.S. Africa Trade & Investment Roundtable
African Trade Business Center Presents, U.S. Africa Trade and Investment Roundtable: Healthcare, Aerospace, and Energy Sustainability.
When: Saturday, November 1, 2014| 10:00am- 6:00pm
Where: Washington DC Area Doubletree| 8727 Colesville Road| Silver Spring, MD| 20910
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Small Business Training Workshop on Exporting to Africa
The Small Business Development Center Network of Washington DC in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration will hold a training workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs focused on African markets.
When: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 | 1:00-4:00pm
Where: DCRA Small Business Resource Center|1100 4th St. SW |Room E-4302 | Washington DC | 20024
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Jobs Plus Pilot Program (HUD)
Department of Housing and Urban Development announces funds to develop locally-based approaches to increase earnings and advance employment outcomes such as work readiness, employer linkages, job placement, educational advancement and financial literacy to public housing residents by offering targeted developments with various incentives and supports including income disregards for working families, employer linkages, job placement and counseling, educational advancement, and financial counseling. For more information please contact Anice Chenaul at Anice.S.Chenault@hud.gov.
2015 Needle Exchange Services (DOH)
The Government of the District of Columbia, Department of Health-HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, STD and TB Administration (HAHSTA) is soliciting applications from qualified organizations to provide prevention services. The following entities are eligible to apply: private, non-profit and for profit organizations who are licensed to conduct business with the District of Columbia. Private entities include community development corporations, community action agencies, community-based and faith-based organizations.
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Service Area Competition (HHS)
Department of Health and Human Services announces funds to support health centers to improve the health of underserved communities and vulnerable populations by ensuring access to comprehensive, culturally competent, quality primary health care services. For more information contact Beth Hartmayer at BPHCSAC@hrsa.gov.
Adult Training Program 2015
The District of Columbia Department of Employment Services (DOES) is seeking grant applications to meet the workforce development needs of District residents by implementing a variety of occupational programs and/or postsecondary education classes.
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Arts, Civic, Education, Health & Environment
The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation announces funds to support programs in the areas of arts and humanities, community services, education, and health and environment. For more information, contact The Morris and Gwendolyn Foundation at info@cafritzfoundation.org.
Environmental Sustainability Projects and Programs
First Solar Corporate Charitable Fund announces funds to support programs focusing on: “green” education initiatives, access to clean energy and water in underserved areas, and/or furthering the development of innovative and sustainable technologies. For more information contact Sarah Harrison at sarah@toledocf.org.
Grants Advance Principled Media Programs
Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation announces funds to support programs that build ethics, skills, and opportunities needed to advance principled, probing news and information focusing on investigative reporting, professional development, youth education, and special opportunities.
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Get in the KNOW for Your Health and Wellness
Ethiopian Community Development Council Inc.’s KNOW project has organized a health fair to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness month.
When: Saturday, October 25, 2014|11:00am-4:00pm
Where: 903 S. Highland St. |Arlington, VA|22204
Adventist Healthcare Annual Fall Conference
“Our Sacred Journey: Advancing Cultural Competence and Patient- Centered Approaches in End- Of- Life Care.” This year’s conference will offer a thought-provoking and informative day of panels and distinguished speakers focusing on spirituality and cultural competence during end-of-life care.
When: Wednesday, November 12, 2014|8:30am-4:30pm
Where: Hyatt Regency Bethesda |1 Bethesda Metro Center |Bethesda, MD |20814
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Race for Every Woman 5k Run/ Walk
Register for the Alpha Breast Cancer Support Service 2nd Annual Race for Every Woman 5k Walk/ Run to help raise funds for breast cancer awareness among Ethiopian and Eritrean women all around the world.
When: Saturday, October 25, 2014| 9:00am
Where: Bon Air Park| 850 N. Lexington St.| Arlington, VA| 22205
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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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EdFest 2014
 
When: Saturday, November 22, 2014 |11:00 am –3:00 pm
Where: DC Armory|2001 East Capitol St. SE |Washington DC |20003
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DC Idealist Grad Fair
The Idealist.org Graduate Degree Fair for the Public Good is a recruitment fair where admission representatives speak with young professionals who are interested in going to graduate school.They will have 200 different universities/schools represented at the event and they expect 800 -1000 individuals to attend.
When: Tuesday October 28, 2014 |5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Walter E. Washington Convention Center|801 Mt. Vernon Pl. NW| Hall D |Washington DC |20001
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Essential Interviewing Tips to Get the Job
Georgetown University SCS Division of Professional Communications is hosting a workshop on Essential Interviewing Tips to Get the Job.
When: Thursday, November 6, 2014| 6:00-7:30pm
Where: Georgetown University SCS| Room C223| 640 Massachusetts Ave. NW| Washington, DC| 20001
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Entrepreneurship Certificate Course
This course is designed to help new and existing entrepreneurs develop a foundation in successfully starting new for-profit firms. This course helps participants gain an overview of the Entrepreneurial Process. Strong emphasis is placed on distinguishing between the actions of successful, versus unsuccessful, new venture startups.
When: Sessions begin Thursday, October 23, 2014 through Thursday, December 11, 2014| 8:00pm
Where: DC SBDC Center at the Howard University School of Business| 2600 6th Street NW| Washington, DC| 20059
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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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40th Anniversary DC Home Rule Faith Community Celebration
As current and future generations view and review the rich history of securing home rule in Washington, DC, the picture would be woefully incomplete if it did not include the role of faith institutions. Please attend and support this celebration which will depict the strength and influence of the faith community during an important time in our city’s history.
When: Wednesday, October 29, 2014| 5:00pm
Where: Howard University School of Divinity| 1400 Shepherd St. NE| Washington, DC| 20017
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