Did you miss the "You Are The Solution" Forum in Chicago? ~ The solutions to problems in the Black community are not outside of the Black community. The solutions are not in what we say, but in what we do. You are the solution! Don't just talk about the Chicago tragedy, get involved to stop future tragedies!
In Chicago and across America, we cannot stop the carnage of Black children without you!
You are the solution! YOU are still needed to get involved! Please contact Lauren at 773.285.9600 tolearn how you can help.
Be prepared to do at least one of the following activities:
Volunteer for our Student Motivation / Mentor Program and become a classroom-based mentor for 6th- through 12th-grade students at least 3 times a year
Volunteer for our Real Men Read Program and become a classroom reader for kindergarten to 3rd-grade students two times per year
Volunteer for our Destination College Program and become a college coach for 4th- through 8th-grade students two times per year
Join our 100 Concerned Women In Action to work with a team of women helping to solve the problems of the community
Join our League of Black Parents and Black Star Community PTA to work for and advocate for the education of all children
Attend Parent University classes that create outstanding parents at least 4 times per year
Join our Million Father Movement, where fathers take their children to school or visit their child's school at least one day each month
Join our Take A Black Male to Worship Day, where faith-based organizations reach out to young Black men 4 times per year
Join our Fathers Club and take your children to free sports, athletic, cultural, educational and recreational events at least 4 times per year
Become a dues-paying member of The Black Star Project to support the above programs. Click here to join:
http://blackstarproject.org/home/index.php... Solution leaders include:
Phillip Hampton of Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy
Spencer Leak, Sr. of Black on Black Love (Invited)
Tio Hardeman of Cease-Fire!
Rev. Franklin Ballenger of By The Hand Club for Kids
Phillip Jackson of The Black Star Project
Please contact Lauren at 773.285.9600 and offer assistance with these solution goals!
Evangelist Agnes B. Levine supports Uniteedesigns.com
Posted By: agnes levine
Sunday, October 4th 2009 at 9:23AM
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