Democracy, Imagination & Peeps of Color: Brooklyn Community Dialogue

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A civic performance and dialogue with Bed-Stuy youth and community members, this event is the culmination of a 3-day intensive workshop inspired by Sekou Sundiata's provocative speech, Thinking Out Loud: Democracy, Imagination and Peeps of Color. The students are engaging with ideas about democracy, citizenship and art, developing their own performance pieces as a creative response and will present them alongside works by poets Kesed and Jeffrey Dessources. Workshop leaders include Kadeem Alston Roman, Keisha Turner, Michael Hill and Kesed. Please RSVP to ssiegel@baileyscafe.org or 718-670-7063.

 

courtesy of Weekly UpLink, September 24, 2013

One Queens Grant Opportunity 2012-2013

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The Queens Fellowship's 2012-2013 Grant Making Committee is seeking proposals from Queens-based organizations and individuals for the 2013 One Queens Grant. The Committee will award grants of up to $1,000 to support and empower Queens-based organizations that will educate and advocate for a healthier Queens (i.e. physically, mentally, economically, spiritually, etc.). Proposals are due by April 11, 2013. Email thequeensfellowship@gmail.com for more information, and download the RFP and application here.

Helping New Yorkers Get Prepared: Post Hurricane Sandy

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Were you or anyone you know affected by Hurricane Sandy or 9/11? Do you know what to do if the another disaster happens? The Community Service Society's Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, in partnership with the American Red Cross, is pleased to offer organizations in New York City a free one-hour "Ready New York" presentation to staff, clients, and/or volunteers at your agency on how to prepare for an emergency. Please contact Bobbie Futrell, Unit Supervisor, at (212) 614-5386 or bfutrell@cssny.org.

Courtesy of Community UPLINK