Care about health? Join us for the Launch of Think.Eat.Act.Move AFRICA
OAA and TEAM Africa Committee members invite you to join us for the official launch of a 3-month health education campaign to promote health & wellness for District residents. Come learn about the vision behind TEAM Africa, meet the TEAM behind the initative, and learn about ways you can get involved!
Date: Thursday, February 28, 2013 | 6:30PM - 8:30pm
RSVP Required!
"The Convert": Play & Panel Discussion on Role of Women in African Tradition & Christianity.
Join the DC Mayor's Office on African Affairs and the Woolly Mammoth Theatre for the performance of DANAI GURIRA's new play THE CONVERT followed by a discussion on: "The Role of Women in Traditional African Cultures & Chrisitianity".
Moderated by Jummy Olabanji |Emmy Award-Winning Reporter ABC7/WJLA-TV News
Panelists: Dr. Suleyman Nyang | Mrs. Emira Woods | Ms. Elmina Bell | Rev. Dr. Mankekolo Mahlangu-Ngcobo
Date: Saturday, February 23, 2013 | 3:00PM (Performance) 6:00pm (Panel)
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OAA Shares African Culture at AIESEC DC's Global Village!
 On Sunday, February 17th, AIESEC DC held their third annual Global Village at The George Washington University. The purpose of the event was to engage the campus in learning about global cultures as well as to introduce them to internship opportunities. The Office on African Affairs was one of the exibitors representing the Mayor's Office and the African community. All who passed by were given the opportunity to join the OAA list serve, find out about upcoming OAA events, and get to know DC's ethnically and lingustically diverse African community
Mayor Gray Releases Sustainable DC Plan
 Mayor Gray announced the release of the Sustainable DC Plan to ensure the District is the healthiest, greenest, and most livable city in the nation. The Mayor released the plan during an event at the Earth Conservation Corps Pump House at Diamond Teague Park on the Anacostia River. There, he was joined by more than 100 people, including members of his Green Cabinet and Green Ribbon Committee, in support of the effort.
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Mayor G Mayor Gray and Google Announce Free Websites for D.C. Small Business
 With several hundred businesses in attendance, Google launched its Washington, D.C. Get Your Business Online on February 12th at the Woolly Mammoth Theatre. Google worked with local partners, including the District’s Department of Small and Local Business Development to design the program, which will help drive economic growth by giving District businesses the tools and resources to establish a website, find new customers, and grow their business.
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Continued Increase in Funding for Public Education in District
Mayor Vincent C. Gray and Interim Deputy Mayor for Education Jennifer Leonard announced on Thursday, February 14, 2013 that Mayor Gray’s Fiscal Year 2014 budget would again increase per-student funding for public education.
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Jollof Rice, With an Asterisk
 February is a celebratory time for my family, and not because of Valentine’s Day or Black History Month. My mother, father and brother all have birthdays. This year, between the cake and ice cream, I decided to give my parents a different kind of gift. The gift of healthful food. African food.
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Overlooked Story of Black Immigrants in the United States Deserves Attention
 Many Americans are familiar with the stories stories about work-seeking immigrants who crossed our southern border and are compelled to live and toil in the shadows of opportunity. Often overlooked or ignored, however, are the estimated 3 million black immigrants whose daily plight in the United States is no less dramatic or demanding of public attention. While the vast majority of black immigrants are legal residents concentrated in large cities such as New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Miami, an estimated 400,000 of them lack documents that would allow them to live openly.
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D.C. Children in Shelter Must Get Real Homes
 The Department of Human Services has been in the news a lot lately with specific regard to the children who live at the DC General Family Shelter. One of the reoccurring themes of these articles is that DHS is attempting to find other alternatives for families before placing them in shelter. This is correct. A shelter, even a well run one, is not a place to raise a family. It’s not good enough for our families; it should not be considered good enough for any family.
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Seminar Series: Business Planning Process
The DC Small Business Development Center has partnered with the DC Public Library to offer business planning classes every month at a different library from February through December. Participants will learn how to create a business plan and discuss why it is needed.
Date: February 21, 2013-November 5, 2013
NDFF 2013 North American Conference
Financial Nigeria International will host the 4th Nigeria Development and Finance Forum (NDFF) 2013 North America Conference.Date: May 30-31, 2013
Date: May 30-31, 2013
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DC Chamber of Commerce Foundation presents Business Planning Process
This workshop covers the basics of business planning and why it’s important for business success. Topics include the important linkages between the marketing, sales, and your financial projections, and gaining a competitive advantage.
To register for this event, RSVP to Lucretia Buster at lbuster@dcchamber.org
Date: Monday, February 25, 2013 | 1:00-5:00PM
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One-on-One Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) Application Consultation
At this consultation, the Business Certification Specialist will review the application checklist and supplemental documents to verify the completeness of the application. CBE applicants have ten (10) business days, from the date the online application is submitted, to meet with a Specialist in a one-on-one consultation.
Date: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 | 8:30-9:00AM
Deadline: Sunday, February 24, 2013
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One-on-One Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) Application Consultation
At this consultation, the Business Certification Specialist will review the application checklist and supplemental documents to verify the completeness of the application. CBE applicants have ten (10) business days, from the date the online application is submitted, to meet with a Specialist in a one-on-one consultation.
Date: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 | 8:30-9:00AM
Deadline: Monday, February 25, 2013
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DDOT's Office of Civil Rights to Host “Doing Business with CH2M Hill”
The District Department of Transportation's (DDOT) Disadvantaged Business Supportive Services Program (DBE/SS) will host a “Doing Business with CH2M Hill” Information and Networking Session on Wednesday, February 27, 2013. The networking event is free of charge and open to all DDOT/WMATA- Certified DBE firms and other small business enterprises interested in potential subcontracting opportunities with CH2M Hill, which is the firm managing DDOT’s Anacostia Waterfront Initiative Program.
Date: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 | 2:00-4:00PM
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One-On-One Business Counseling Session: The Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR)
The staff from The Office of Tax and Revenue's (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.
Date: Tuesday, March 5, 2013 | 1:00PM-1:30AM
Deadline: Saturday, March 2, 2013
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Pre-business Planning, Woman-owned Businesses: One-on-One Business Counseling Sessions (DCWBC)
At this session counselors from the D.C. Women's Business Center (DCWBC) will provide assistance with navigating through the regulatory environment. During this session, DCWBC will provide access to ongoing counseling from WBC Business Development Specialists and SBA partners.
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8-Week training with Turner School of Construction Management
 An eight-week training with Turner School of Construction Management. This program provides an opportunity for participants to see how Turner operates, learn from experts, network with other entrepreneurs and after graduation, they will have an opportunity to continue their learning with Turner's online programs.
 Date: March 13th-May 1st | 6:00-9:00PM
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OPGS Funding Alert
Subscribe to the Mayor's Office of Partnerships and Grant Services' Funding Alert. You may view the new edition of Funding Alert by clicking here.
Free Nonprofit Legal Services
The D.C. Bar’s Community Economic Development Project (CED) assists nonprofit organizations in obtaining pro bono legal counsel. The CED Project provides help in such areas as corporate governance, contract review, government grant compliance and real estate, employment and tax law.
For more information, contact Lauren Paley at 202-737-4700, x3357 or lpaley@dcbar.org.
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Mosaica Power Hour in Collaboration with Alliance for Justice Hosted by The Moriah Fund
Over the past decade, the evaluation field has made much progress in developing approaches and tools for evaluating advocacy - particularly in understanding the relationship between advocacy capacity and advocacy results. This "Power Hour" invites funders, nonprofit organizations, and capacity builders in the Washington Region to join us in exploring the challenges to assessing and building advocacy capacity and evaluating advocacy efforts.
Date: Wednesday, March 6, 2013 | 9:30-11:00AM
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RGK Foundation Grants on Education, Community, Health/Medline
RGK Foundation awards grant program to the three major areas of Education, Community, and Health to non-profit organizations. The grant program in Education seeks to enhance formal K-12 education, particularly in mathematics, science and reading. In the Community and Health grant programs, the Foundation hope supports programs geared toward community improvement and the health and well-being of children and access to health services. Letter of inquiry REQUIRED.
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Surdna Foundation’s The Thriving Cultures Program
Surdna Foundation through the Thriving Cultures Program funds initiatives from non-profit organizations that support and link teens to the artistically rigorous culturally relevant programs, by preparing them to be creative and innovative leaders in their communities.
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eWomen Network Foundation
The Foundation funds small non-profit organizations, whose mission is to improve the emotional and financial lives of women and children.
Deadline: Sunday, March 31, 2013
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Grants to Expand the Use of Technology-Assisted Care in Targeted Areas of Need
The Grants funds programs that serve people in treatment who have been underserved because of lack of access to treatment in their immediate community due to transportation concerns, an inadequate number of substance abuse treatment providers in their community, and/or financial constraints.
Deadline: Wednesday, April 10, 2013
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Discussions on Health and Social Service Challenges in the African Community
This historic and interactive discussion will provide fresh insights; experiential, hands-on knowledge; culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate perspectives; and indigenous know-how that may enable both the public and private sectors to understand the barriers; develop viable solutions; and promote best practices in overcoming challenges.
Date: Thursday, March 21, 2013 | 10:00AM
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DC Department of Health Encourages Residents to Celebrate Heart Month with Healthy Heart-Smart Choices
The DC Department of Health (DOH) encourages residents to be mindful of their hearts this February, in celebration of American Heart Month. February is traditionally associated with heart-shaped boxes of chocolate and bouquets of roses; but it is also the official month of heart disease prevention and awareness. Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in this country, and is more deadly than all forms of cancer combined.
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The Shelter Field Guide: A New Resource for Spontaneous Disaster Shelters
Recognizing a need to support spontaneous shelter operations more effectively, the Red Cross and Federal Emergency Management Agency collaborated to create the Shelter Field Guide. This pocket-sized guide contains a wealth of information on emergency sheltering that can be used for guidance and training and as a job aid.
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Looking Ahead to 2014: What the Affordable Care Act Means for the African American Community
Join the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services for an interactive, open dialogue between Administration officials, the media, and stakeholders. The discussion will be on what the community needs to know about getting covered, staying healthy, and the role each individual can play in ensuring that happens.
Date: Monday, February 25, 2013 | 9:00AM-1:00PM
Venue: The White House Eisenhower Executive Office Building (EEOB), South Court Auditorium (arrive no later than 8:30 AM EST at the south west gate on 17th St and State Place NW)
RSVP to externalaffairs@hhs.gov, by Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 12:00PM.
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Application helps users calculate risk for heart disease
“The Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation has created an app to give people easy access to some of the most advanced health care analytics available to learn the factors that put them at risk for heart attacks and how to prevent them,” Dr. Mostashari said. “People can now get information about their risk and share what they know with their doctor to better manage their heart health.”
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OMH Commemorates Black History Month
Join the Office of Minority Health in commemorating National Black History Month. Read President Obama's proclamation on National Black History Month, as well as find the latest articles, resources, how to get involved and more.
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HHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships
The HHS Partnership Center continues to host a series of webinars for faith and community leaders. All webinars are open to the public and include a question and answer session where you can ask HHS staff any questions you may have. We also encourage you to submit questions you would like to have answered on the webinars to ACA101@hhs.gov.
Date: February and March 2013 Webinars
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CCAACC & SXSW Unveil 2013 African Diaspora Fellowship Program
The Capital City African American Chamber of Commerce (CCAACC) and South by Southwest Interactive Festival (SXSW) are pleased to announce the establishment of the 2013 CCAACC/SXSW African Diaspora Fellowship (ADF) program. The fellowship, designed to create a bridge between CCAACC’s international outreach to the African diaspora technology economy, the City of Austin and South by Southwest Interactive presents a unique partnership between this leading-edge technology event and a local minority business association.
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Immigration, Homeowner Relief & Foreclosure Prevention Workshop
 Meet Maryland Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler and other STATE AND LOCAL authorities offering helpful sevices to the community to tackle the challenges.
Date: February 10, 2013 | 6:00-8:00PM
RSVP to calccommunity@gmail.com
DC Community Heritage Ambassadors' Workshops
These three workshops - oral history, video production, and digital preservation - designed for beginners, will give participants basic knowledge of best practices and theory.
Date: Mach 12-14, 2013 | 6:30-8:30PM
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The Mid-Atlantic Equity Center’s 2013 Annual Regional Conference: Boosting Success for 21st Century Learners: Equitable Practices for High Achievement
The 2013 Annual Regional Conference will bring together national and local experts to share research based strategies for meeting thecomplex educational needs of diverse student populations. This conference engages over 300 educators, policy makers,administrators, parents, and nonprofits to ensure that all students in our public schools thrive and are successful members of our communities.
Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2013 | 8:00AM-3:45PM
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Banneker Little League Baseball and Softball Now Open for Registration
Banneker City is the local Little League Baseball & Softball program in our community, and would like your help in spreading the word about our exciting program amongst our youth. Spring is just around the corner and the Little League Baseball/Softball registration is now open.
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Registration for DPR Summer Camps Begins February 4th
The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) announces it's summer camp registration, dates and information for the 2013 Summer Camp season. Open Registration for non-District residents will open on Monday, March 4, 2013 at 10:00AM. Registration can be completed online or in person at the DPR summer camps office located at Columbia Heights Recreation Center - 1480 Girard Street, NW 4th floor.
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DC Central Kitchen's Culinary Job Training Program: Now Accepting Applications for April Class
Learn Amharic - A Language of Ethiopia
Sankofa Video, Books & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW in Washington is offering classes in Amharic starting in January 2013. The introductory and advance courses will each be for 8 weeks and cost $250 each.
For more information call 202.234.4755.
Teleconference Invitation
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Department of State invite you to participate in a joint stakeholder teleconference to discuss the final rule establishing a new process for certain individuals to apply for provisional unlawful presence waivers while they are still in the United States. The final rule published in the Federal Register on January 3, 2013 and will be effective on March 4, 2013.
Date: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 | 1:00PM ESTTo Join the Session:
Date: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 | 1:00PM ESTTo Join the Session:
Toll Free Call-In Number: 1-800-369-2065 | Toll Number for Outside the U.S.: 1-212-547-0425
Passcode: Provisional
19th Annual National Conference
Join the Ethiopian Community Development Council on an event dedicated solely to the topic of African refugees and immigrants in the United Sates. This year's theme considers the link between global occurrences, local policy and advocacy discussions, and the challenges of diversifying service provision. The annual national conference raises awareness and support for African refugees and immigrants and strengthens resettlement programs and services.
Date: May 16-17, 2013
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African Immigrant Policy Survey
Your feedback is important and will help evaluate how to identify the priorities of Africans living in the United States. We need your help in reaching as many African immigrants across the nation as possible in the next 30 days with the "African Immigrant Policy Survey". The survey should only take about 5 minutes. Your answers will remain anonymous and be used to inform our advocacy efforts.
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28th Annual Mayor's Arts Awards: Nominations
DC Commissios on Arts and Humanities is currently accepting nominations for the 28th Annual Mayor's Arts Awards. The awards are the most prestigious honors conferred by the city on individual artists, teachers, nonprofit organizations and patrons of the arts. The Mayor's Arts Awards recognizes artists and organizations in five categories - Excellence in an Artistic Discipline, Excellence in Service to the Arts, Innovation in the Arts, Outstanding Contribution to Arts Education, and Outstanding Emerging Artist. The awards are limited to individuals and not-for-profit organizations that reside in the District of Columbia.
Deadline: Wednesday, March 13, 2013.
Click here for nominations.
Diaspora African Women Network: Spring Membership Drive
 The Diaspora African Women's Network (DAWN) is excited to announce the Spring Membership Drive which will begin on March 1st. All interested applicants are welcome to apply online between March 1 to April 1. For more information about the Membership Drive and eligibility criteria, please visit DAWN's ebsite or direct link here.
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2013-2014 Youth Advisory Committe Applications - OPEN.
Purpose of the YAC: To develop young leaders with critical thinking skills who can share their knowledge and skills with the community; to develop and lead projects that influence the positive development of their community and those who reside in it; to ensure the activities of the Healthy Youth Development Program continue to meet the needs of young people in the District of Columbia.
Deadline: Friday, March 1, 2013
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Advisory Working Groups
A top of priority of the HBX is building industry partnerships and engaging consumer and community groups in developing and implementing the insurance exchange. The groups will be given topic specific issues to address within set time-frame. Stakeholders will be asked to serve as members on the working groups and share their professional expertise. The new Advisory Working Groups will be community based and will perform their work between January and March 2013.
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Want your event featured on the 'African Beat'?
'The African Drum' is distributed to over 4,500 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, March 6th at 5:00PM (Send all materials, along with any questions, to oaa@dc.gov).
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