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L.A. Area Faith Leaders Highlight Pressing Issues for 2020
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L.A. Area Faith Leaders Highlight Pressing Issues for 2020

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJanuary 2, 2020

The New Year is here, along with a new decade and Los Angeles-area faith leaders shared their recommendations for a productive 2020. The following are some the responses to the Sentinel’s question: “What are some of the issues you would advise the faith community to focus on in the New Year?” Pastor Deborah Manns, Ruach Christian Community Fellowship: “Have conversations and workshops with middle and high school students on safety and social media predators. Also, nonprofits that work with children and families should be given attention and support to discuss easy snares that trap our young people on a daily basis. In addition,

Importance of Educators of Color for Black and Brown Students
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Importance of Educators of Color for Black and Brown Students

Ron Rice, Senior Director, Government Relations at the National Alliance of Public Charter SchoolsOctober 31, 2019

This month, my organization, the National Alliance of Public Charter Schools released its highly-anticipated report, “Identity and Charter School Leadership: Profiles of Leaders of Color Building an Effective Staff” which examined the ways that school leaders of color’s experiences and perspectives influence how they build school culture, parent and community relationships, and effective staff.

Recognized for Her Bullying Prevention Film, Chicago Tween to Receive Rising Star Award at an Independent Event During Cannes Film Festival
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Recognized for Her Bullying Prevention Film, Chicago Tween to Receive Rising Star Award at an Independent Event During Cannes Film Festival

Sentinel News ServiceMarch 28, 2019

Chicago Tween Anah Ambuchi receives an unexpected special invitation from Diversity in Cannes, the independent film movement promoting inclusion at the Cannes Film Festival where she will receive the inaugural Rising Star Award and also screen her short film, Made In His Image at the 2019 Diversity in Cannes Short Film Showcase. Excited by the opportunity, Ambuchi and her mother have launched a crowdfunding campaign to help defray the costs of roundtrip airfare, hotel, and ground transportation from Chicago to Cannes, France. To donate visit https://www.gofundme.com/chicago-to-cannes-help-make-a-dream-come-true Made in His Image is a short film based on a true story about

Kavanaugh Confirmation a Betrayal of Senate’s Duty
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Kavanaugh Confirmation a Betrayal of Senate’s Duty

Marc H. Morial, President and CEO National Urban LeagueOctober 12, 2018

Today’s vote is a betrayal of the Senate’s constitutional duty to advise and consent. The Urban League Movement opposed this nomination because of his extremist positions on civil rights, workers rights, and social justice. A complete vetting of his background was impeded by the White House, which withheld the vast majority of pertinent records.

Roland Martin Discusses New Digital Show #RolandMartinUnfiltered
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Roland Martin Discusses New Digital Show #RolandMartinUnfiltered

August 30, 2018

Award-winning journalist, author, TV host and multimedia entrepreneur Roland S. Martin will launch #RolandMartinUnfiltered, a daily digital show, on Tuesday, September 4, 2018. The show will report on news and current events that are important to people of color, covering a wide range of topics including politics, social justice, sports, education, business, finance, entertainment and pop culture.

Black Leadership Accountability Essential
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Black Leadership Accountability Essential

Larry AubryAugust 30, 2018

Many Blacks, perhaps most, initially considered challenging Obama’s decisions sacrilegious, and   more than a few continued to regard him as an icon to be neither properly                                           critiqued nor criticized. Although   increasingly concerned with his decisions, Blacks also needed to be concerned about ineffective Black leadership in general, especially in light of the daunting challenges in the 21st century.

Remembering Rev. Dr. James H. Hargett
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Remembering Rev. Dr. James H. Hargett

Sentinel News ServiceJanuary 3, 2018

He was on the board of directors for the “One Church, One Child” program, which promoted African American adoptions with the help of local churches, as well as president of the Friends of Chicago Public Library (1982-1983).

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5th Annual Black Family Conference

StaffJune 30, 2017

Sept. 5 With the theme, Social Justice and Resistance, this year’s Black Family Conference, will focus on how families can continue to fight, yet protect themselves and thrive during these times of uncertainty, trauma and racial and economic assault. The 2017 Black Family Conference will be held on Saturday, September 16, at the Tomorrow’s Aeronautical Museum in Compton, 961 W. Alondra Blvd from 10 a. m. to 3 p.m. The free event features numerous workshops, speakers and resources and includes lunch and books for the children. For more information, visit www.awakenthegreatness.org or @atgfoundation.