2012 School-to-Prison Pipeline Regional ActionCamps Friday – Sunday, March 2-4 2012

Looking forward to attending this this weekend.

2012 School-to-Prison Pipeline Regional ActionCamps Friday – Sunday, March 2 – 4, 2012   Presented By Advancement Project In partnership with: Alliance for Educational Justice Dignity in Schools Campaign Labor/Community Strategy Center Padres & Jovenes Unidos Youth United for Change and Other Local Partners   The overuse of harsh zero-tolerance measures, police, and juvenile courts in addressing school disciplinary issues has led to the needless pushout and criminalization of countless youth across America. In response, a growing national movement has emerged to dismantle this School-to-Prison Pipeline. This grassroots-led effort has already achieved important victories, and the momentum for change is building, but there is much more to be done.   We invite you to join with youth and adult advocates from across the country at one of the 2012 School-to-Prison Pipeline Regional ActionCamps.   Western Region – Los Angeles, CA February 10-12 Southern Region – Raleigh/Durham, NC March 2-4 Midwestern Region – Chicago, IL April 13-15 Northeastern Region – New York, NY June 1-3   Apply today!!   Not sure if this is right for you? Consider these questions:   (1) Are you tired of just talking about the problem and want to get to work on solutions? (2) Do you want to connect with other youth and adults in your region who are working to protect the right to an education? (3) Do you want to learn strategies from some of the most successful organizers and advocates in the country? (4) Do you want to be part of the growing movement to dismantle the School-to-Prison-Pipeline?   If your answer to any of these questions is yes, then we need you at a Regional Action Camp in 2012, where youth, parents, advocates, educators, and other community members interested in ending the School-to-Prison Pipeline in their communities will take their collective learning and collaboration to the next level.   * * * Apply Now: To apply for an upcoming ActionCamp, click here. Applicants will be accepted on a rolling basis.   Travel and Lodging Scholarships: Scholarships for travel and lodging are available on a limited basis. Scholarships will be distributed on a rolling basis. For consideration, apply as soon as possible.   We must seize the opportunity to build upon our successes, strengthen our existing relationships, build new partnerships, and collaborate with one another. We hope you’ll join us in doing just that and building this movement together.   If you have any questions, please contact Scott Roberts at sroberts@advancementproject.org or call 202.728.9557.

Durham NC – Shelia Huggins named ‘Voice of the Week’, Formerly Of Pitt County

Response: Huggins is the daughter of Ann and Rufus Huggins of Pitt County. C. Dancy II – DCN Publisher

With this issue, the VOICE features a Hometown Hero in our community. For her Dedication to her community and family, the VOICE salutes Shelia Huggins.

Pages of Life at Work

Ralph Waldo Emerson once stated, “We are always getting ready to live, but never living.” When speaking with Greenville, N.C. native Shelia Huggins, assistant director for community engagement in Durham, one might jump to a different conclusion. (More)

PRESS ALERT: Butterfield to Announce His Candidacy for Re-election in Durham, Friday

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Butterfield to Announce His Candidacy for Re-election in Durham, Friday

 

WILSON, NC — Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) will make three stops in North Carolina’s First Congressional District to kick-off and announce his re-election campaign.  Butterfield’s campaign stops will begin with a rally at the Durham Arts Council on Friday, with special guest Durham Mayor Bill Bell.  On Monday, the Congressman will host a Meet & Greet at GK Café and Catering in Greenville, and a rally at the Booker T. Theater in Rocky Mount. 

 

“I am particularly excited about this election cycle because it will give me the opportunity to strengthen my relationships in such communities as Wilson and Rocky Mount,” said Butterfield.  “This campaign will also allow me to cultivate new relationships in the city of Durham.  I have been active in the Durham community for more than forty years and I am pleased to have a chance to highlight that.”

 

All events are open to the public.

 

 

WHO: Congressman G. K. Butterfield, Volunteers, and Supporters 

WHAT: G. K. Butterfield for Congress Campaign Announcement and Rallies

WHEN: Friday, February 10, 2012, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

  Campaign Announcement and Rally

  Durham Arts Council

  120 Morris Street

  Durham, NC 27701

 

  Monday, February 13, 2012, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

  Campaign Meet & Greet

  GK Café and Catering

  3197 E. 10th Street

  Greenville, NC 27858

 

  Monday, February 13, 2012, 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

  Campaign Announcement and Rally

  Booker T. Theater

  125 E. Thomas Street

  Rocky Mount, NC 27801

See related:

Congressman G.K. Butterfield Keynote Speaker For The African American Caucus Banquet

Congressman G.K. Butterfield

 

 

 

Announcement: MARK YOUR CALENDAR: 10th ANNUAL DURHAM MLK/BLACK HISTORY MONTH PARADE – SAT. FEB 4TH

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10TH ANNUAL DURHAM MLK/BLACK HISTORY MONTH PARADE  Honoring life and achievements of Dr. King & other great African Americans during Black History Month Saturday February 4, 2012 – 12 noon Fayetteville Street (W.G. Pearson Elem to NCCU)   GRAND MARSHAL: Dr. Chuck Davis Founder & Artistic Director African American Dance Ensemble    THEME: "I ‘Still’ Have a Dream"   Click Here For More Information             Honor Dr. King and other African Americans at the 10th Annual Durham MLK Parade on Saturday February 4, 2012 at 12 noon – Black History Month   Sincerely,   Phyllis Coley Spectacular Magazine

 

 

Businessweek names Raleigh best place to live Durham No. 37

RALEIGH, NC (NEWS & OBSERVER) — It appears 2012 will not be the year when list-makers get over their Raleigh crush.

Bloomberg Businessweek has ranked Raleigh the best place to live in the U.S.

Durham also made the magazine’s list, coming in at No. 37. (More)

Note: I hope all those who have called Rocky Mount a little Durham in the negative reads this. LMBAO!! So how you like them now? C. Dancy II – DCN Publisher