National Ebola Summit on December 5th at the
Washington Convention Center
 Date: Friday, December 5th 2014
Registration: 11am
Time: 12:30pm
Location: Washington Convention Center | 801 Mt Vernon Pl NW| Washington, DC |20001
Description: Hundreds of Leaders of Diaspora organizations and nationals from the Mano River Union nations of Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea will gather in Washington D.C on Friday December 5, for a major Diaspora Summit on Ebola. The summit is expected to bring together organizational leaders and nationals of the West African Diaspora community from all regions of the United States, Europe, and Canada in a united effort to halt the deadly Ebola epidemic which has heavily engulfed the Mano River region of West Africa. They will join major U.S. government and international non-governmental organizations (INGO’s) in a bid to coordinate and synchronize the multiple relief efforts of Diaspora groups, and enhance initiatives geared towards humanitarian efforts underway in Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea.
The Washington Summit is organized by the Diaspora Ebola Network (DEN), a joint Venture of leading Diaspora organizations, in collaboration with the USAID-Center for International Disaster Information (CIDI), the Government of the District of Columbia Office of African Affairs, the CDC, and Samaritan Purse. Diaspora organizations working in partnership to host the Summit include the Coalition of Concerned Liberians, (CCL), the Federation of Sierra Leoneans in America, and the Guinean Association of America, and the European Federation of Liberian Associations (ELFA), along with several national alumni and county based organizations. Under the theme “Working Together to Help End Ebola”, deliberations at the Summit will be centered upon fostering collaboration and meaningful relations among Diaspora organizations and relief groups.
OAA
FY2015 African Community Grant Post-Award Meeting
 On
Wednesday, December 3, OAA hosted its FY15 African Community Grant Post-Award
Meeting. The gathering took place at the Reeves Center (2000 14th
Street, NW, 6th floor), with representatives from the eight
community-based organization awardees in attendance. The African Community
Grant Program awarded $100,000 in funding to eight community-based
organizations that provide essential service to the District’s African
community: the African Women’s Cancer Awareness Association, CitiWide Computer
Training Center, Ethiopian Community Center, KanKouran West African Dance
Company, Many Languages One Voice, Oromo Community Organization, and The Person
Center/DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
OAA’s Deputy
Director and Grant Manager Heran Sereke-Brhan discussed grant expectations and
reporting requirements. Following this, Aryan Bocquet, Parent Engagement
Manager, Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education, gave a brief presentation on
the new My School DC lottery system and discussed ways that grantees can assist
their clients with the application process. OAA Commissioner Loide Jorge was also
on hand to provide an overview of President Obama’s new Executive Order for Immigration
Reform and the benefits it afforded eligible African immigrants in DC.
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Mayor Gray’s Statement on December 2nd's DC United Stadium Vote
Mayor Vincent C. Gray released the following statement in response to December 2nd's affirmative vote by the Council on the “District of Columbia Soccer Stadium Development Act of 2014” to move forward with a stadium for DC United at Buzzard Point: “I am pleased the Council voted today to move my soccer stadium proposal forward; however, the funding mechanism the Chairman advanced in a separate bill is clearly unlawful. As the Office of Attorney General has opined, and the Chief Financial Officer has agreed, that bill is void.
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Mayor Gray Puts Forth Legislation for Hill East Redevelopment
Plan includes affordable housing, new retail and other neighborhood amenities
Mayor Vincent C. Gray today said he put forth legislation that paves the way for the redevelopment of two District of Columbia-owned parcels located in the Hill East District neighborhood. The legislation will allow the District to dispose of the property to the development team of Donatelli Development and Blue Skye Development in order to create a vibrant, mixed-income, mixed-use urban waterfront community.
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Mayor Gray, Council and Barry Family Release Details of Memorial Events for Former Mayor Marion S. Barry, Jr.
Mayor Gray, DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson and representatives of the family of Marion Barry released details last Wednesday for memorial events for the late Ward 8 Councilmember and former Mayor of the District of Columbia. Events will begin with Mayor Barry lying in state for 24 hours at the Wilson Building beginning Thursday, December 4 and culminate with a homegoing service at the Washington Convention Center on Saturday, December 6.
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Painter Njideka Akunyili Crosby wins American Art Museum Prize
The Smithsonian American Art Museum has awarded the 2014 James Dicke Contemporary Artist Prize to Nigerian born immigrant Njideka Akunyili Crosby for her “bold yet intimate” paintings. Akunyili Crosby is the 11th winner of the annual prize, given to an artist under 50 who has produced a significant body of work. The jurors noted her ability to negotiate between her adopted home in America and her native Nigeria.
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A Long and Winding Path to the Law for One Minneapolis Immigration Attorney
Abdinasir Abdulahi is now an established immigration attorney, with his Minneapolis law firm, Abdinasir M. Abdulahi, LLC, having become a destination for thousands of East African immigrant clients throughout Minnesota and other states. “People feel comfortable coming to me with questions that they wouldn’t necessarily bring up to other lawyers,” he said. “That’s because they don’t know the legal system, and they need someone they can relate to, someone they can trust.”
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Decade Of African Diaspora
On December 10, 2014 the United Nations will launch the Decade for People of African Descent (Jan 2015-Dec 2024). "The first global African diaspora occurred when some of the ancestors of all human beings migrated out of Africa, the birthplace of humanity," says Dr Sheila Walker, distinguished African American anthropologist who was here recently to visit some Sidi communities.
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Mason Entrepreneurship Research Conference
The Mason Entrepreneurship Research Conference event will be jointly hosted with the MIT Enterprise Forum DC. The focus of the event is Venture Accelerators, Incubators and Co-Working Spaces. For more information contact Prof Mahesh Joshi.
When: Friday, December 5, 2014|7:00am-1:00pm
Where: George Mason University- Arlington Campus|3351 N. Fairfax Dr.|Founders Hall|Arlington,VA|22201
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Grant Writing Workshop
Johnson & Associates Consulting Firm, LLC is offering a Grant Writing workshop for nonprofits, for-profits, educational institutions, faith-based and community organizations to learn how to navigate through the maze of grant writing.
When: Friday, December 5, 2014|8:30-10:30am
Where: Executive Center|4601 N. Fairfax Dr.|Arlington, VA| 22201
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DC Economic Solidarity Summit
The DC Economic Solidarity Summit will explore how we can build a movement to build a just, equitable, and sustainable economy in Washington, DC. It will kick off a year of learning, organizing, connecting, and growing. Learn about models for an equitable, democratic, sustainable economy and what it takes to make it happen in DC.
When: Saturday, December 6, 2014|3:00-8:00pm
Where: Odd Fellows Temple Building|419 7th St. NW|2nd Floor|Washington, DC| 20004
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Small Business Brief Advice Legal Clinic
If you are an existing or aspiring small business owner, meet one-on-one with attorneys at this brief advice legal clinic. You get answers to questions about business formation, contracts, leases, taxes or any other legal matters related to running a small business.
When: Wednesday, December 10, 2014| 5:00-7:30pm
Where: WeWork WonderBread Factory|641 S Street NW| Washington, DC|20001
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DC-Only Investment Crowdfunding Forum
The Mayor’s Office of Partnerships and Grant Services, in collaboration with the Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking, is co-hosting a DC-Only Investment Crowdfunding Forum. The conference is for small business and nonprofit representatives in the District of Columbia who are interested in alternative funding opportunities for their businesses and organizations.
When: Monday, December 15, 2014| 9:30am-12pm
Where: R.I.S.E. Demonstration Center | St. Elizabeth’s East Campus | 2730 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue S.E.|Washington, DC|20032
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Million Hearts Strategy Grant Program (DOH)
Department of Health announces funds funds to support the implementation of the Million Hearts strategies initiative to improve blood pressure control. Eligible entities include: Nonprofit organizations, community-based organizations and Hospitals. Contact Robin Diggs Outlaw at robin.diggs@dc.gov for more information.
Teacher Quality Improvement Grant Program (OSSE)
Office of the State Superintendent of Education announces funds to support professional development programs that will ensure teachers, highly qualified paraprofessionals, and, if appropriate, principals to gain subject matter knowledge in the core academic subjects they teach, and build upon the skills necessary to help students master core academic subjects. Eligible entities include: public and state controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education and local educational agencies. Contact Tanisha Brown at tanisha.brown@dc.gov for more information.
Wildlife Rehabilitation in the District of Columbia (DDOE)
District Department of the Environment announces funds to provide for wildlife rehabilitation services in the District of Columbia for sick, injured, and orphaned native and naturalized wild animals. Eligible entities include nonprofit organizations. Contact Joanne Goodwin at 2014CVARFA.grants@dc.gov for more information.
Commercial Drivers License Program Implementation (DOT)
Department of Transportation announces funds to support municipalities in their compliance efforts and improve the national CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) program. Eligible entities include city or township governments, county governments, special district governments, public and state controlled institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, private institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations other than small businesses, small businesses, community-based organizations and DC government agencies. Contact support@grant.gov for more information.
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Improve Education Environments for Children Living in Poverty
Brady Education Foundation announces funds to support innovative projects that bring researchers and service providers together to prove and improve the effectiveness of education environments for children at risk of poor school outcomes due to environmental factors associated with living in poverty. A letter of intent is due December 15, 2014.
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Academic, Arts, and Environmental Education
Kinder Morgan Foundation announces funds to support academic, arts, and environmental programs that work with local schools and meet curriculum standards. A letter of intent is due January 10, 2015. Eligible entities include: independent school districts, nonprofit organizations, local educational agencies and state educational agencies.
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Celebrating Solutions Awards Program
The Mary Byron Project announces funds to support innovative programs that demonstrate effectiveness in ending the generational cycle of domestic violence, and can serve as models for the nation. Eligible entities include: city or township governments, county governments, special district governments, state governments, nonprofit organizations and DC government agencies. Contact Kathy Paulin at kathypaulin@marybyronproject.org for more information.
Early Learning Foundations: Nutrition For Early Learners
The Office of the State Superintendent of Education presents this two hour Wellness and Nutrition Services presentation is an interactive session that will take the providers to thoughts of their cupboards, space and furnishings in the food preparation and child focused dining areas, and will emphasize best practices surrounding safe and healthy snack and mealtimes.
When: Friday, December 5, 2014| 9:30am-12:00pm
Where: Office of the State Superintendent of Education|8th Floor, Room 806|810 First St. NE|Washington, DC| 20002
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#Ebola- Let's Talk About the Virus
Join local experts as they will discuss their protocols, procedures and their response to cases of infectious diseases.The panel of experts will give comprehensive overviews on how their staff respond to and assist the public with infectious disease patients.
When: Monday, December 8, 2014|6:30-8:30pm
Where: John T. Hazel|MD Conference Center VA Hospital Center|1701 N. George Mason Drive |Arlington, VA |22205
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Nourishing Our Communities
In honor of Healthy Living, Inc's 2014 accomplishments and in support of our 2015 programs; you are cordially invited to attend our annual fundraiser and celebration. This event seeks to pay homage to our thousands of constituents and clients whom we have provided invaluable healthy cooking outreach & nutrition education programs throughout the District of Columbia and Maryland in 2014.
When: Monday, December 8, 2014| 6:30-9:30pm
Where: Pepco Edison Place Gallery|702 8th St NW| Washington, DC| 20068
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I-CAN Workshop: Job Interviewing Skills
Your resume was good enough to obtain an interview. Now what? Interviewing for a job is like a first date; you are nurturing a relationship. What do you have to offer? What do you want? What do you want to tell the interviewer? How do you make the interviewer want to hire you? Join the Women’s Center for their I-CAN Workshop: Job Interviewing Skills.
When: Monday, December 8, 2014|10:00am-12:00pm
Where: Westwood College-Arlington Ballston Campus|4420 N Fairfax Dr.|Arlington, VA|22203
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Nonprofit Legal Clinic: Understanding the Building Blocks of Good Governance
The D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program is sponsoring a clinic for nonprofit to meet one-on-one with an attorney that will help review and update their nonprofit’s Whistleblower and Record Retention policies and their Conflict of Interest policy and disclosure form. The attorney will also discuss actions you can take now, so you know to handle these issues when they come up. To register contact Lauren Paley at lpaley@dcbar.org.
When: Monday, December 8, 2014|11:00am-12:30pm
Where: DLA Piper|500 8th St. NW| Washington, DC| 20004
Employment Discrimination Workshop
Join Office of Human Rights staff to learn more about employment discrimination and your rights as a job seeker, applicant or employee in the District of Columbia. OHR staff will present on employment discrimination topics and take questions from attendees.
When: Monday, December 8, 2014 |6:30-7:30pm
Where: Watha T. Daniel/ Shaw Neighborhood Library|1630 7th St NW|Washington, DC |20001
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Resume and Job Seekers Workshop
Advancing Investment & Trade in Africa is hosting a Resume & Job Seekers Workshop. Speakers include: Nina Oduro, Founder & President of AfricanDevJobs and Ericka Copening, Senior Recruitment Officer/Program Manager at the World Bank. The event will be moderated by Adjoa Linzy, Attorney/Advancing Investments & Trade in Africa Founder.
When: Thursday, December 11, 2014|6:30-8:30pm
Where: 2101 L St. NW|Suite 440| Washington DC| 20037
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Roosevelt High School Meeting with African Community
Roosevelt High School is being renovated and re-imagined as an International Studies campus with a range of new academic offerings. We’re spending the months of November and December meeting with the community about the Re-envisioning Roosevelt project. These meetings will give us the opportunity to share the latest updates and take your feedback on the process.
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When: Thursday, December 4, 2014|6:00-8:00pm
Where: Petworth Library|PET Meeting Room| 4200 Kansas Ave. NW|Washington, DC| 20011
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National Ebola Summit
When: Friday, December 5, 2014|12:30pm
Where: Walter E. Convention Center |801 Mt. Vernon Place |Washington DC |20001
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Teach Back on Immigration Reform
Many Languages One Voice (MLOV) is hosting an event to cover the recent changes and eligibility requirements in immigration, including Deferred Action and TPS for some West African countries.
When: Wednesday, December 10, 2014| 5:00-7:00pm
Where: Many Languages One Voice|3166 Mt. Pleasant St. NW| Washington, DC| 20010
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"All Migrant Communities Meeting to
Sustain the Work of the Human Rights Defenders"
The African Rights
Activist Group (ARAG) is organizing a meeting with the leadership of various
migrant communities such as the Syrian American Medical Society, Tahir
Institute for Middle East Policy, Afrodes Colombia, Reporters Without Borders,
the Washington Organization for Latino America, and others as a follow up to
their meeting held in August 28 at Freedom House.
When:
Friday, December 12, 2014|2:00-4:00pm
Where:
Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations|1100
G Street NW|Suite 800| Washington, D.C|20005
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'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, December 17, 2014 at 5:00pm (Send all materials, along with any questions, to oaa@dc.gov).
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