USA Africa Dialogue Series - Invitation to the African Professional Associations and Individuals. Black History Month at the Martin Luther King Builder and Patron Dinner-Awards: Feb. 28, 2014

In its first of its kind, the Community Builders Caucus will be honored by the presence and participation of the faith-based communities at the  Martin Luther King Patron and Builder Dinner-Awards-Gala and celebration of Black History Month on Feb. 28, 2015. Please find the adopted causes in the eNewsletter.

Who we are as a nation is a riveting story of  the tapestry of America's diversity. As a new and emerging, and fast growing Continental African population (with immigrant background), we are an integral part of America's narrative with our contributions, shared responsibility, trials and triumphs. More important, we will salute the advocacy and  valor that promote an  equitable, inclusive and  viable America, which makes it easier for African immigrants to achieve. In deed, we are  beneficiaries of the outcomes that others fought for. The Honorees, from different races,  embody the true spirit of sacrifice, duty, conscience and moral courage. 

In a rousing tribute, "The history of African Americans is unique and rich, and one that has helped to define what it means to be an American. Arriving on ships on the shores of North America more than 300 years ago, recognized more as possessions than people, African Americans have come to know the freedoms fought for in establishing the United States and gained through the use of our founding principles of freedom of speech, freedom of the press, the right to assembly, and due process of law. The ideals of the Founders became more real and more true for every citizen as African Americans pressed us to realize our full potential as a Nation and to uphold those ideals for all who enter into our borders and embrace the notion that we are all endowed with certain unalienable rights." White House.

During the Black History Month, volunteers will teach African history in community centers and schools and give young Africans educational tours of African American historic sites. 

The Keynote Speaker is Maryland State Senator Jamie Raskin. He is  one of the most influential voices in the state, including relationship with the federal government. 

 Please, you can share this information with your members and outlets. 

MsJoe

On behalf of Community Builders Caucus

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Martin Luther King   The Selma Cast with Oprah took to the Streets on MLK Day Monday January 17, 2015   In the Black  History Month  in the Month of February Continental African  Community Builders  Caucus  and Partnerships Present Martin Luther King  Builder and Patron  Dinner-Awards-Gala   With Live! from Africa Black History  Showcase. When? Closing Black History Month on Saturday February 28, 2015. 5:00pm to 11:p.m. 5:00pm- 7:00pm Africa Safari  Taste and Wine Cocktail Meet and Greet. Venue: Claridge Room St. Catherine Labouré. 11801 Claridge Road, Wheaton, MD 20902 To Benefit What Cause? African Community Center.  and Ebola Survivors - the Orphans in Sierra Leone,  Liberia, and Guinea.. The Keynote Speaker of the Martin Luther King Builder and Patron Dinner-Awards-Gala in Roast and Toast Black History Month 2015  Senator Jamie Raskin , Leader of the Maryland District 20 Delegation, Maryland House of Assembly. Chair, Executive Nomination Committee Senate Chair, Joint Committee on Legislative Ethics, Member, Joint Committee on Federal Relations. *These are among other portfolios. Senator Raskin is also a Law Professor at American University, Washington, DC Honoree  Councilman George Leventhal President, Montgomery County Council, Maryland. Honoree Casa de Maryland Click Honorees: Artists With One Voice We Shall Overcome Ebola. Watch Video: Click:    Honoree  Russ Campbell, Jr Chairman, Montgomery County Human Rights Commission, Inductee, Human Rights Hall of Fame.   Dear Patrons and Friends of Community Development: The courtesy of your   patronage of  the  First Continental African Martin Luther King Builder and Patron Dinner-Awards-Gala will help in answering life's most persistent and urgent question to keep alive the  legacy of Martin Luther King.  As individuals and communities, we are beneficiaries of the Dream and the gains of Civil Rights because someone made it easier for us to achieve. The theme will be highlighted by  theatrical presentations of exemplary valor  with  public officials, constituents, and advocates saluting the courage and talent at the service of humanity. The special honorees (see left) exemplify the indelible difference  that a person or a group can make in  building  a more humane society beyond individual organizations and national borders.                      Roast and Toast to  Black History Month Let us explore and share the beauty and contributions to our  multicultural society and world civilization.  To make your group or individual reservation,  please respond to mail or call the contact numbers. 240:706-6886 or Bishop Roberts at 240-462-3150.  Individual reservation is $50.00 and a group of 10 is $450.00 Sponsors and Vendor Exhibition Booths are welcomed and  would be profiled in the program booklet. Please read, below, some of the significant features of February 28, 2015, what happened on Martin King's Service Day and  other advancements in February 2015 and the Spring ABCD. The Safari Cocktail begins at 6:30pm at the Martin Luther King Builders and Patron Dinner-Awards-Gala on February 28, 2015. Displays and Brochures on: African Ethnic crops  Grown in the Locality,  Demand and Marketability In Collaboration with Ethnic  and Specialty Crop Department, University of the District of Columbia's  College of  Agriculture,  Urban Sustainability and Environmental Science (CAUSES), whose mission  offers research-based academic and community outreach programs that improve the quality of life and economic opportunity of people and communities in the District of Columbia, the nation and the world.  Teaming with Opportunities  Maryland - National Capital Park and Planning Commission and Prince George's County.  Explore and Apply the Lesson and Enjoy the Experience Coming Soon Alexandra Teaff, Director of Community Relations Manager Maryland -National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George's County Public Affairs and Marketing Division This time, the community's old  friend has more in store on doing business with the  M-NCPPC, the county, free or low cost facilities and amenities; available programs and community  input.  Examples of vendor relationship include providing services and products  such as catering, food, cleaning, teaching a class, etc. Information on bidding on contracts and employment will be presented. For those who to partner or volunteer to improve your skills, there is  a spot.  Overall, how does the Continental African community build relationship with the county, M-NCPPC and take advantage of the diverse opportunities to improve the lives of residents? Click to read more from 6 years ago: http://www.caslight.org/partnership-services.html Saturday January 17, 2017 Touch and Lift up with Service beyond self or own's organization.  How did we teach on Martin Luther King's Day? 1965: Freedom Riders: The Marches, including Selma, Montgomery, brought together the conscientious beyond color lines in  quest for equal opportunity. The Marches were the peak of the political and emotional Civil Rights Movement. Below: 1965: From Left: Baynard Rustin, Andrew Young, William Ryan (New York Congressman), James Farmer and current Congressman John Lewis. Below: January 19,  2015. With Oprah, the cast of Selma took to the streets. 1965  2015: Give each youth the opportunity to actualize his or her fullest potentials. Mentor a high school student through his/her journey to college, including timely applications and identification of resources such as  scholarship and  financial assistance. Coming up in April 2015:  Follow-up on the Data: ABCD Round-table The Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) uses  assets within the community as the primary building blocks of sustainable community development.     By strengthening and building on the skills and expertise of residents, the resourcefulness of associations or groups,  and the supportive functions of local institutions and governments, ABCD draws upon available community strengths to build stronger, dynamic and empowered community that addresses the needs of constituents. Therefore, a critical part of building a healthy and functional community is understanding the existing and potential strengths of individuals and organized entities. The purpose is  to match needs with resources for community empowerment.   Stakeholders at the Breakfast Roundtable on Community Asset Inventory will conduct assessments in order facilitate:  1) Community education on the inter-connectedness of development, which brings together stakeholders working on similar or complementary causes  to achieve effective and efficient results.  2) Ways to recognize  talents and  abilities,  and inspire  individuals and groups, including youths,  to contribute toward civic and community development. 3) The shifting from dependency on  outside sources to an empowered, self-reliant, self-representing constituency. Dear Reader, thank you for supporting the Builders. For more information, please contact: 240-706-6885; 240-462-3450 Best regards,  Community Builders Caucus Continental African Services

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