NAN focuses on gun control at upcoming meeting

The National Action Network (NAN) will hold its annual convention April 18-21 in New York City. 

In a press release, the organization says it is "facing a hostile presidential administration and an urgent need to mobilize voters for the 2018 midterm elections...under President Trump is anti-civil rights and many of the achievements of the civil rights community are being undermined."

The NAN convention will bring together influential national leaders from the civil rights movement, government, labor, religion, business, media, the Black church and the activist community.  

Some speakers will include: House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (CA), Senator Bernie Sanders (VT), Senator Cory Booker (NJ), Senator Kamala Harris (CA), Senator Elizabeth Warren (MA), Congressman Al Green (TX), DNC Chair Tom Perez, former United States Attorney General Eric Holder, and Governor Phil Murphy (NJ); founder of the #MeToo Movement, Tarana Burke; Common, the first rapper to win an Emmy, Grammy and Oscar Award; Joy-Ann Reid (MSNBC), Angela Rye (CNN), Symone Sanders (CNN) and Charles Blow (New York Times).

Among the plenary sessions and other nationally focused discussion panels at this year’s convention, NAN will host the “Keepers of the Dream Awards” on April 18.

On the closing day of NAN’s annual national convention, there will be a special televised forum entitled, “Measuring the Movement,” hosted by Rev. Al Sharpton and featuring leaders from civil rights organizations, activists and national elected officials who will assess the movement’s strengths and weaknesses as NAN recognizes the 50^th anniversary of Dr. King’s assassination. The final day will also feature various discussions for young people and a closing fashion show.

Starbucks' question: Should I go there for a latte tomorrow?

Probably not.

The last time I went there, in 2015, I paid $4 to join the RACE TOGETHER campaign, only to find out that it had been discontinued at that location because someone had complained about discussing race.

Go figure...any publicity is good for the market!
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Breaking News: Robert Carter dies in Houston, Texas

Robert "Bobby" Carter, a retired Houston engineer, 75, died last night after suffering from ALS disease with complications starting last Monday. He is survived by his wife and two children. 

Carter was the son of the late Robert Carter, past Dean of Students at Alabama A&M University in Normal, Ala. and Ruth Carter. Carter was an alumni of Tennessee State University in Nashville and also held a Masters of Business Administration degree. He was a former employee of Gulf Oil Company and the City Of Houston, Council on Aging. He will be cremated in Houston.

He is the brother of  Dr. William "Billy" Carter, 69, psychiatrist,  who has been in Atlanta, Ga. practicing medicine for several decades.

A memorial service is planned for Saturday, April 21.

Invitation to public prayer 50 years after King's death

Please join Archbishop Wilton Gregory and his auxiliary bishops, Most Reverend Bernard E. Shlesinger III and Most Reverend Joel M. Konzen, S.M. for an Ecumenical Service of Prayer at the Cathedral of Christ the King, 2699 Peachtree Road, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30305 on Monday, April 23, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. with a reception following in Kenny Hall.

April 4, 2018 marks the 50th Anniversary of the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His assassination sent shock waves reverberating around the world. While his life was cut short, his legacy continues. “Without justice, there can be no peace.” These words are as true today as they were when he wrote them over fifty years ago. The fiftieth anniversary of Dr. King’s death is especially meaningful for the ecumenical community here in Atlanta.

Guests include Lutheran Bishop Julian Gordy, Greek Orthodox Fr. Panayiotis Papageorgiou, Civil Rights Leader/Baptist Pastor Rev. Dr. Gerald Durley and Episcopal Bishop Don Wimberly.

Fr. Panayiotis will deliver a short presentation on the teaching of Dr. King on “The Meaning of Hope”. 

"Evil" continues in Chicago

FYI
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AKA Central Regional Conference, St. Louis, Missouri

Kasey Coleman is daughter of Terri Coleman from my chapter, Tau, at Indiana University.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. held its regional conference April 5-8. The theme was "Confident, Committed and Connected."

According to Regional Director Kathy Walker-Steele, "Central Region will work determinedly implementing programs of service focused on the international program theme of Launching New Dimensions of Service℠. Targets will include Educational Enrichment, Health Promotion, Family Strengthening, Environmental Ownership and Global Impact."

Sorors sportin' Pink and Green

Two of my pledge sisters, Marita and Peggy, at the Spiritual Send Off.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated women remain active in the community through service, conferences and special events. Nearly 300,000 members give over 2 million service hours and serve more than 6 million families annually to meet the needs of the community.

One completed project was making pillow case dresses for girls in Africa and Haiti. In 2016, the sorority's national target was exceeded, with over 33,000 dresses made and donated.