The Council on Black Minnesotans Invites You to Attend A Community Issues Forum
Topic: Economic Development & Poverty Issues Impacting Black Minnesotans
Location: Hallie Q. Brown/MLK Community Center – 270 Kent, St. Paul, Minnesota October 14, 2008 – 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Mission: Since 1980 the Council on Black Minnesotans has been charged by the Minnesota State Legislature to advise the Governor and his administration, the Legislature, the Judiciary and other policy makers at all levels on issues impacting Minnesotans of African Heritage.
In response to this charge, the Council is presenting a series of Community Issues Forums that will focus on such issues as disparities and disproportionalities in the Minnesota Criminal Justice, Health, and Education, Economic and Children and Family systems. The first forum, held in August, was on Criminal Justice Issues. The Health forum was the second forum we sponsored. And, the third forum, on Economic Development Issues, is scheduled to be held on October 14, 2008, at MLK/Hallie Q. Brown Center in St. Paul (270 Kent Street).Please put this date on your calendar and Come and Participate.
Purpose of Forums: The Council is committed to creating, identifying, analyzing and disseminating policy oriented information essential to advancing people of African descent toward equity. More specifically, the Council will sponsor about four community issues forums. Through the use of dialogue and discussion, it is anticipated that these forums will educate residents of our communities, community policy makers, professionals, the CBM Board members and staff in our efforts to create and promote a Black Legislative/Policy agenda for 2009 and future years. It is also anticipated that greater collaboration will be promoted among key stakeholders through this process.
Forum Format: All community forums will have a similar format and rules of conduct:
• “Respect for all” will be the guiding philosophy for forum’s activities.
• “Rules of the game” will be explained by the facilitator.
• Appointment of a note taker – to capture the discussion and questions.
• Issue Presenters will provide an overview of the issue(s) and will have from five to ten minutes present their position/observations.
• After all presenters have made their presentations, a twenty (20) minute question and answer period will occur. Questions should be brief and to the point and be related to the presenter’s statements. Three by five cards might be used to solicit questions from the audience. Please, no speeches.
• Community Responses/Input/Discussion on their specific issue(s). Community participants will be allowed up to two minutes each to introduce an issue/solution. (Up to a maximum of twenty (20) minutes). Speakers are limited to one presentation, depending on available time and participation level. Please be brief and to the point.
• Evaluation/questionnaire. All program participants will be requested to complete a Forum Evaluation which will be handed out at beginning of forum. On this form, they will also be asked to identify, in priority order, their perception of the three most important issues facing Black Minnesotans and the three issues that they would like to see addressed in the Council’s Legislative/Policy Agenda for 2009 and Future Years.
Introducing Dr. Ron Paul, Join the Campaign for Liberty on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at the Target Center
Trust me; you do not want to miss this event. This will be Ron Paul’s legendary moment and a very important first step in calling the GOP back to its roots‚ as we are only a few miles from the Republican National Convention.
Tickets are still available for Ron Paul’s Campaign for Liberty on September 2, 2008. Tickets can be purchased by going to www.campaignforliberty.com.
Tuesday’s Rally for the Republic will be the official kickoff of Ron Paul’s Campaign for Liberty.
You will witness a historic event‚ as we present the vision for Campaign for Liberty‚ feature numerous speakers from various areas of our philosophy‚ and entertain you into the night with famous musical artists.
Last week‚ we revealed Monday’s schedule for the Ron Paul Nation Celebration. Monday’s event will be a free concert to celebrate all you have accomplished over the past year in spreading the message of liberty‚ but recognizing this is only the beginning.
Who is Dr. Ron Paul?
Ronald Ernest Paul (born August 20, 1935) is a Republican United States Congressman from Lake Jackson, Texas, a physician, a bestselling author, and a former 2008 U.S. presidential candidate.
Originally from the Pittsburgh suburb of Green Tree, Pennsylvania, he studied at Duke University School of Medicine; after his 1961 graduation and a residency in obstetrics and gynecology, he became a U.S. Air Force flight surgeon, serving outside the Vietnam War zone. He later represented Texas districts in the U.S. House of Representatives (1976–1977, 1979–1985, and 1997–present). He entered the 1988 presidential election, running as the Libertarian nominee while remaining a registered Republican, and placed a distant third.
Paul has been described as conservative, Constitutionalist, and libertarian. He advocates a foreign policy of nonintervention, having voted against actions such as the Iraq War Resolution, but in favor of force against terrorists in Afghanistan. He favors withdrawal from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the United Nations, citing the dangers of foreign entanglements to national sovereignty. Having pledged never to raise taxes, he has long advocated ending the federal income tax, scaling back government spending, abolishing most federal agencies, and removing military bases and troops from foreign soil; he favors hard money and opposes the Federal Reserve. He also opposes the Patriot Act, the federal War on Drugs, No Child Left Behind, and gun regulation. Paul is strongly pro-life, and has introduced bills to negate Roe v. Wade, but affirms states’ rights to allow; regulate or ban abortion, rather than federal jurisdiction.
While Paul was a leading 2008 presidential candidate in some Republican straw polls, he saw substantially less support in landline opinion polls and in the actual primaries. Strong internet grassroots support was indicated by the popularity of his name in search queries and the number of his campaign’s YouTube subscriptions. His book commenting on the presidential run, The Revolution: A Manifesto, became a bestseller immediately upon release and went on to be #1 on the New York Times nonfiction best sellers list.
Introducing 5 Powerful African American United States Congressional Candidates that could put the Republican Party back where it belongs
In the hands of “We the People”…People of Color!
It shocks me when I tell my friends that I am a Republican. You would think that you had talked about their mother. The fact is the Republican Party was formed to stop the Democrats’ pro-slavery agenda. The Democratic Party has taken whole populations of ethnic people and lied to them about the Republican Party. This double edged sword has some difficult “situations” to address before ethnic populations go back to the party that worked for them, with them and made sure there was more than a dime left behind.
Please welcome Twin City Business in welcoming the United States Congressional Candidates 2008! From left to right.
1) About Allen West:
Allen West FL CD 22nd www.allenwestforcongress.com 561.215.0284
Allen West’s campaign for Florida’s 22nd Congressional District! This site will give you the opportunity to learn more about Allen and his vision for the future of America. Please take a moment to learn more about Allen West and then take action to help Allen’s campaign!
We face many challenges as a nation. From the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, to illegal immigration, to energy independence, to out of control federal spending, now more than ever we need leaders in Congress who represent our South Florida values.
My 22 years of service in the U.S. Army have taught me that America is a country unlike any other, and that our way of life is worth protecting. In Congress, I will put my experience to work for our national security and honor my oath to the US Constitution by protecting our borders and enforcing our immigration laws. I will fight to lower taxes and reduce the size of federal government. I will be an advocate for policies that spur our economy and job creation, and will protect small business by cutting senseless regulations that cost jobs and increase overhead. And I will be a champion for reducing our dependence on foreign sources of oil, promoting energy independence while preserving our coastlines and farmland.
Thank you for visiting my campaign website. I am confident that as you learn more about my background and vision, you will agree my values and leadership are what our community needs in Washington during this important time in our history. Your support means a great deal to me.
In your service,
LTC Allen B. West, U.S. Army (Ret.)
2) About Barb Davis White:
Barb Davis White for Congress MN 5th CD www.barbdaviswhiteforcongress.com 612.986.0010
Love is making a commitment and having the willingness to accept the sacrifices and inconveniences necessary to keep that commitment. This is true whether we are talking about another person, nation or society. Our forbearers came embracing a new spirit of responsibility. They built a representative form of government in which we are duty bound to participate. We now have a responsibility to follow their lead and build a more perfect union based on their example - not a celebration of diversity, but rather the assimilation of diverse ideas, and with it the people they represent.
Local communities, synagogues, mosques and churches once built the hospitals and schools required for a living, vibrant community. Now is the time to roll up our sleeves and do the hard work to provide for a new generation of rugged Americans with a sense of commitment to the nation and the culture that our forefathers built and left in our care. Let us stop apologizing for our nation. We must renew our commitment to this country, as our generation, like our forefathers is being tested seeing whether this nation “so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure.”
We must love our country and do the hard work that is necessary to pass this test.
Thank you!
Barb Davis White
P.S. Please take a moment today and make out your check to Barb Davis White for Congress.
3) About Eddie Adams:
Eddie Adams JR FL CD 11th www.adamsforcongress.org 813.230.3312
Hello, I am Eddie Adams, Jr., a candidate for the 11th Congressional District of Florida seat in the U.S. Congress. Whether you are a lifelong Republican; a new member of our party; a Democrat, consider yourself an Independent or you are simply curious- what matters most is that, this is about you and you are always welcome here!
Mission: America desperately needs leaders who will consistently fight to cut taxes, reduce federal spending and balance the budget. These principles have stood for generations as the positions that real conservatives hold. The 11th Congressional District of Florida - a battleground district, needs someone in this ‘08 Election who knows what these words mean and will stand for nothing less. The information shared on this web site will help you learn more about the 11th Congressional District of Florida and to make it easier for you to support my candidacy. Thanks for taking the time to be a part of this exciting journey.
4) About Dr. Deborah Honeycutt:
Dr. Deborah Honeycutt GA CD 13th www.honeycuttforcongress.com 404.791.0207
I am running for U.S. Congress in 2008. I believe that our United States government is facing a moral crisis. As a country we are in danger of forsaking the moral cornerstone upon which our nation was founded. No longer do many of our leaders make decisions based on constitutional imperatives, time-honored values, or Christian principles.
Foundational phrases like “One Nation under God” and “In God We Trust,” which symbolize the genesis of our nation, are daily being assaulted by individuals and organizations with seemingly socialist agendas. Activist judges are virtually making laws from their benches, thereby usurping the powers of our U.S. Congress. Members of Congress are challenging the constitutional powers of the executive branch. The executive branch through utilizing executive orders is making judicial decrees. Where established order is not upheld, there is chaos. The current political chaos does not serve the citizens of our country well.
5) About Antoine Members:
Antoine Members IL CD 1st www.antoinemembers.com 773.846.0491
I am a lifelong resident of Chicago, born and raised on the Westside and now residing on the Southside. A family man, I am married to my beautiful wife, Tònia, and have two wonderful children, Destiny and Journey. Academically, I am a graduate of CVS High School and have attended East-West University. Professionally, I worked for several years at a medical clinic and hospital that serviced an underserved Westside community. I currently serve as a Sheriff Deputy for the Cook County Department of Corrections, where I recently celebrated my 3rd year of service. My faith has been shaped through growing up at Englewood Church of God, where I later became an Associate Minister. I am now a long time member of Living Word Christian Center.
Why I’m running…I am running because the good people of the 1st district need employment, protection, and opportunities. The people we have continually selected to represent our concerns have only represented themselves by creating legislation that benefits the special interest groups they have indebted themselves to. The problems our district continues to face have not been dealt with. If we continue on this path of electing politicians that do nothing for our communities, we will continue to receive the same results.
For the past 16 years, many of our children have not learned to read, and many have fallen far behind their appropriate grade levels. These educational challenges have lead to discouragement and exorbitant school dropout. For the past 16 years, jobs in our district have drastically decreased, and constructive activities to empower youth after school, on weekends and during the summer have disappeared. It is time to leave the past 16 years of job loss, increased violence, and lack of opportunities behind us. I want to create opportunities for small, mid-size, and large businesses to operate in our district because too many of our jobs are being shipped overseas causing fellow Americans to be out of work.
I want to crack down on the practice of illegal immigrants finding work while our ex-offender population is repeatedly denied work, forcing most of them to resort back to a life of crime.
It is time for a transition from our complacent officials of 18 years that have promised to do the job, but have failed to deliver year after year. All these reasons have inspired me and that is why I am running for Congress.
These are the 5 most important people from the United States of America running for Congress.
Shelia “Superwoman” St. James, the USA’s #1 Exercise Physiologist!
Twin City Business would like to introduce you to America’s #1 Exercise Physiologist, located right here in Minneapolis, MN. Shelia St. James a professional Clinical Physiologist is available to speak at your organizations about Disparities in Health and Wellness as it pertains to all people. Her “solutions and recommendations” are the best.
More about Shelia “Superwoman” St. James:
“Health and Fitness” go-to-girl, Sheila St. James is armed with a Masters Degree in Human Performance and Health Promotions and is a Clinical Exercise Physiologist living in the Twin Cities. She is America’s newest fitness inspiration. Producer and host of the award-winning wellness television program, “Shape Up With Sheila.” Her cable television show has won nods for Best Educational TV program for two consecutive years and it also won an award for Best Public Service Announcement.
During the last five years she has helped thousands lose unwanted fat, increase their metabolism and enjoy new healthier lifestyles with her educational seminars, personal training and, stellar aerobics classes. This New Orleans native and “energizer bunny” believes that your health is your greatest wealth. Sheila is also the author of the Shape Up With Sheila!-Daily Training Journal. She has many educational and professional titles including, Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP), Kinesiotherapist (KT), and Nutrition Consultant.
Sheila is a U.S. champion aerobics instructor, sports/swimsuit/fitness/figure model and competitor. The former beauty pageant contestant has reigned as Ms Orleans Parish, Ms. New Orleans and Miss “Fit” Louisiana. Her goal is to educate others on wellness issues and health empowerment. You can read more about Shelia by visiting her website at www.shapeupwithsheila.com. Shelia’s show, “Shape Up With Shelia” can be viewed on the following stations and networks: SHAPE UP WITH SHEILA - TV Show **NEW**St. Paul only (Comcast cable) Ch 15 Wednesday 6 pm and Thursday 1am, 11am; St. Louis Park Only(Comcast Cable) Ch. 15 Monday - 5 a.m., 1 p.m., 9 p.m. - Tuesday - 5 a.m., 1 p.m. - Friday - 9p.m. - Saturday - 5 a.m., 1 p.m., 9 p.m. Sunday - 5 a.m., 1 p.m., 9 p.m.; Minneapolis Television Network (MTN) (Comcast Cable) Ch. 17 Mondays - 11:30 p.m. Saturdays - 8:00 a.m. with Daily “Fit-Tips” on KMOJ-FM Radio – 89.9
Community Child Advocacy Forum
Find Out Ways You Can Help Abused & Neglected Children…
We need people who care about children caught in our child protection system. Social workers, child advocates and families positively impacted by court involvement will share their experiences and stories. Becoming a Guardian ad Litem (court appointed special advocate), and other ways community members can become involved will be discussed.
Sponsored by the Minnesota Association of Black Social Workers & Hennepin County’s Guardian Ad Litem Program
IF YOU’RE INTERESTED AND CAN’T MAKE THE FORUM, PLEASE CALL FOR AN INFORMATION PACKET (612) 348-6824 OR (651) 266-5270
