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Southern Marin Scoop - February 2023 |
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Dear Friends and Neighbors in Southern Marin,
February is Black History Month, a time to honor the history, achievements and many contributions of African Americans in America. This year’s theme for Black History Month is “Black Resistance” which explores how African Americans have resisted historic and ongoing oppression, in all forms, since the nation's earliest days.
At our Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, February 28, the County of Marin African American Employees Association (COMEA) will bring a resolution to the Board for Black History Month. There are many ways to participate in Black History Month, some of which, I have listed below. I hope you will join me at these local events this month.
All the Best,
Stephanie
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Marin County Clean Slate Program, Feb. 15
An afternoon walk-up event in Marin City one year ago was a big success, so several County of Marin departments are bringing the Clean Slate program back again on Wednesday, February 15. The idea behind the Clean Slate event – orchestrated with Black History Month in mind – is to bring an array of needed assistance directly to residents in their own neighborhood.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will be on hand for assistance with general health, behavioral health, Whole Person Care, Medi-Cal, CalFresh food assistance, CalWORKS services, employment training, and general financial relief for families. People in need of help with justice-related tasks such as clearing one’s record, terminating one’s probation, or dismissing a conviction will be able to walk in with documentation and receive help from the Public Defender’s Office, the District Attorney’s Office, the Probation Department, or Child Support Services.
The Marin City event is set for 3:30-6 p.m. in the parking lot of Saint Andrew Presbyterian Church, 101 Donahue Street. Clean Slate is a community-minded collaboration of the County’s justice-oriented departments plus key support from HHS and community-based organizations. Full Story
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MC Former Black Panthers Party Panel
Feb. 16, 6 p.m.
MC Arts Gallery
100 Donahue Street, Suite 190 B, Marin City
Training Day Reparations
Feb. 17, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Marin City Senior Center
630 Drake Ave., Marin City
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“Fruitvale” Movie Night
Feb. 20, 5 p.m.
Marin City Teen Center
630 Drake Ave., Marin City
Draw the Circle Wider
Feb. 24, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
100 Donahue St., Marin City
Legacy of African American Leadership
Feb. 24, 5-7:30 p.m.
Marin City Senior Center
640 Drake Ave., Marin City
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Music of the Resistance
Feb. 25, 2 p.m.-5 p.m.
MC Arts Gallery
101 Donahue St., Marin City
Ancestral Soul Healing Piano
Feb. 26, 2:30-5 p.m.
MC Arts Gallery
101 Donahue St., Marin City
Griot Theater Performance
Feb. 28, 6:30 p.m.
Martin Luther King Jr. Academy
200 Phillips Drive, Marin City
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