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"You Are The Solution" Forum
Presented by
The Black Star Community PTA and the League of Black Parents
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!
In Chicago and across America, we cannot stop the carnage of Black children without you!
"You Are The Solution" Forum
Illinois Institute of Technology
Saturday, October 3, 2009
12:00 noon
3201 South State Street
Chicago, Illinois
Please RSVP to Lauren at 773.285.9600
You are the solution. Join us for our "solutions" forum. Even if you do not stay for the forum, you should please come to sign-up to be part of the solution and be prepared to do at least one of the following activities:
1.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
2.Volunteer for our Real Men Read Program and become a classroom reader for kindergarten to 3rd-grade students two times per year
3.Volunteer for our Destination College Program and become a college coach for 4th- through 8th-grade students two times per year
4.Join our 100 Concerned Women In Action to work with a team of women helping to solve the problems of the community
5.Join our League of Black Parents and Black Star Community PTA to work for and advocate for the education of all children
6.Attend Parent University classes that create outstanding parents at least 4 times per year
7.Join our Million Father Movement, where fathers take their children to school or visit their child's school at least one day each month
8.Join our Take A Black Male to Worship Day, where faith-based organizations reach out to young Black men 4 times per year
9.Join our Fathers Club and take your children to free sports, athletic, cultural, educational and recreational events at least 4 times per year
10.Become a dues-paying member of The Black Star Project to support the above programs. Click here to join.
While we are all part of the solution!!
This forum will feature these solution leaders:
•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
http://www.blackstarproject.org/home/
Please RSVP to Lauren at 773.285.9600
"How can I, a young Black man, understand how to worship, except if a man teaches me?"
"Take a Black Male to Worship Day" 76.28.09
The Black Star Project's Million Father Movement is partnering with the most dynamic force in the Black community--the Black church! On Sunday, June 28, 2009, we are asking older men to guide younger men towards spirituality, fatherhood, prosperity and high-quality family living. How can they know, except that some man would guide them? (Acts 8:31 )
"Take a Black Male to Worship" at your faith-based institution on your day of worship nearest to Sunday, June 28, 2009
We are especially asking fathers, grandfathers, foster fathers, stepfathers, uncles, cousins, big brothers, mentors, deacons, trustees, male choir members, significant male caregivers and family friends to join The Black Star Project in this movement. Women and men of all ethnicities are also encouraged to "Take a Black Male to Worship Day." This movement of men and women, spirits and ideas, is designed to help save the lives and the spirits of young Black males and is being led by Black churches, mosques, temples and synagogues across America.
Please ask your faith leader to ensure that your faith-based institution participates in this event. If you wish to participate in or lead the effort in your city or in your congregation on Sunday, June 28, 2009, (or your day of worship near this date):
To receive a complete organizing kit
Please call Mr. Bruce Walker at The Black Star Project
773.285.9600
or email blackstar1000@ameritech.net
