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The Coalition, Inc.
Friday July 27, 2012 / “Communication – Cooperation – Collaboration” Volume 7, Number 1
The Coalition, Inc. Board of Directors
Gary R. Adams (President/CEO), John E. Churchville (Treasurer),
Members:
Abu Mashkuwr Naadim Abdulkhabir, Josephine Blow, Stanley Daniels, Nijah Famous, Lansana Koroma, Abdul Malik Raheem, Lewis Williams
Table of content
For Our Children … 02
This Week … 03
Employment and Training Opportunities … 04
Health Matters …05
Green Piece … 05
Grants, Scholarships & Instruction… 06
SpotLight … 06
Arts for Awareness … 10
Coming Up …10
Computers and Technology … 12
A Hand Up … 13
Word-of-the-Week … 14
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If I have the belief that I can do it, I will surely acquire the capacity
to do it, even if I may not have it at the beginning”- Mahatma Gandhi
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”The ability to summon positive emotions during periods of intense
stress lies at the heart of effective leadership.”- - Jim Loehr
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"You will never reach your destination if you stop and throw stones at every dog that barks." - Winston Churchill
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"Happiness can only come from inside of you and is the result of your love."-Don Miguel Ruiz
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Hereeeeeeeeeeeeees... Kathy’s Korner!
A friend and I stayed at a Chicago hotel while attending a
convention. Since we weren't used to the big city, we were overly
concerned about security.
The first night we placed a chair against the door and stacked our
luggage on it. To complete the barricade, we put the trash can on
top. If an intruder tried to break in, we'd be sure to hear him.
Around 1 a.m. there was a knock on the door.
"Who is it?" my friend asked nervously.
"Honey," a woman on the other side yelled, "you left your key in the door."
(Kathy Parsons is a regular contributor.)
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“The guy who takes a chance . . . who walks the line between the
known and unknown . . . who is unafraid of failure, will succeed.”
- Gordon Parks
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"In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different."
Coco Chanel
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Mediocrity means always getting along with the world and with others. - Madu
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WORD-OF-THE-WEEK
robustious \roh-BUHS-chuhs\ Boisterous; vigorous; Coarse; rough; crude. / Greetings Coalition Family!
White Bread
I have been asked on many occasions where does the person involved in an interracial relationship fit in the scheme of repositioning the american-born Afrikan to a status in keeping with their place in the universal family? By some it has been assumed that our efforts are to the detriment of whites. The only whites that will be negatively affected are those that have enjoyed and continue to enjoy the relegation of dark people to a less than equal status in this society. And in the long run, they too will be enriched.
I am fond of analogies to a fault, but that will not deter me form sharing this one with you. Let us imagine building a sandwich, two slices of bread and the filling of your choice. Now let’s further imagine you like both white and rye breads equally (equally is the operative word, stay with me now). We want the white and rye bread to influence our taste buds equally (there’s that word again). Now if the rye bread has not been prepared true to its recipe, perhaps unduly influenced by the varying amounts of bleached wheat flour, it will not make its true contribution to the sandwich, some of the flavor in this sandwich will be lost.
“We hear you! Get to the point!” I am likening a relationship to a sandwich; the filling is the love caring, trust passion, dependency, the bread, the participants. No matter the flavor, if one slice is deficient, is less than it was intended, it will not make an equal (that word again) contribution to the beauty of the sandwich.
Black folk in this society have been closed off from our original ingredients, have lost some, and in extreme cases, all of our original flavor. I see the need to regain the flavor in order to make an equal (you have to be getting it now) contribution to the flavor of this universal sandwich. So, whether you’re in wheat on rye, a white on rye, wheat on white relationship, get your flavor together it can only make a better sandwich.
Ed.
It is our uniqueness that gives freshness and vitality to a relationship.
“We each hold a piece to the puzzle.” – Dr. John Elliott Churchville
“Communicate… Cooperate… Collaborate”

FOR OUR CHILDREN

“It is easier to build children than it is to repair men.”…Frederick Douglass
With the winter moratorium overfor Utility shutoffs, many families have to make the decision to pay their utility bills while sacrificing necessities such as summer food for their children. On the newly designed CAP4Kids website at under the Utilities subsection ( you will find listing of utilities programs for low income families as well as energy saving ideas.
Also, under the Food/Nutrition subsection of emergency food resources ( you will find summer food programs for kids as well as a listing of various emergency food resources in Philadelphia.
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Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger
New hotline helps families find free summer meals for kids
Starting this week, families in Philadelphia can call a toll-free hotline to find nearby locations that offer free summer meals for children. Operated by the Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger, the hotline is 1-855-252-MEAL (6325). Families can also text “MEAL” to 84700
to receive a call back.
“During the regular school year, tens of thousands of low-income students rely on free or reduced-price meals at school,” said Carey Morgan, Coalition Executive Director.
“But when school is out and they’re not getting that food, they face higher risks of hunger and malnutrition. The Philly Summer Meals Hotline will help families fill that void, by referring them to nearby recreation centers, parks, churches and community organizations that offer free meals to kids and teens.”
Last year, more than 119,000 children in Pennsylvania received summer meals. But that’s less than one-fourth of the 553,000 low-income children who received free or reduced-priced lunch during the regular school year—a sign that many low-income children who need summer meals aren’t getting them, according to a recent report from the Food Research and Action Center. Recent budget cuts have also forced the School District of Philadelphia to reduce the number of summer programs it offers, meaning fewer students will be eating free meals in summer school this year.
Despite the change, “there are still nearly 1,000 sites serving free summer meals in Philadelphia, so there’s no reason any child should go hungry this summer,” Morgan said.
Free summer meals are available to children age 18 and under. There is no registration or income requirement at most sites.
Visit for more information..
Text “MEAL” to 84700 to receive a call back from the coalition.
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THIS WEEK
Ninth Annual Weekend Of Peace
At locations across the city of Philadelphia, we will present an opportunity to local organizations to shine as we provide services and entertainment to youth and families. Join us for Health/Job Fairs, games, music and more! July 27th through 29th Vendors welcomed.
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4th Annual MLK365 Beer Summit on Race scheduled
Three years ago this July, in the aftermath of the arrest of Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates on the front porch of his own home by Cambridge Police Sergeant James Crowley, President Obama invited the two men to the White House for a meeting over beer to discuss the incident. At the same time in Philadelphia,MLK365organized a Beer Summit in Center City Philadelphia for concerned citizens to meet, mingle, and discuss race relations in our city and throughout America.
On Wednesday, August 1st, Global Citizen will continue the discussion about race, class and power and how we all can overcome the barriers that threaten to divide us. The conversation will feature Columbia University Professor Marc Lamont Hill. Among topics of discussion, will be his most recent book, The Classroom and the Cell: Conversations on Black Life in America.
The event will take place in the
Reading Terminal Market,
Wednesday, August 1st
12th and Filbert Streets,
6-8pm.
After 6pm, enter through the first door on Filbert Street east of 12th St.
To RSVP for the event, go here or call 215-851-1811.
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AFRICAN UNITY IS A MUST!!!
Greetings Family of the Agogo Center
My name is Sister Basiymah Muhammad Bey
I am reaching out to you as the coordinatorof the 21st century annual Marcus Garvey Community Parade and Birthday Celebration Festival. Working to Keep the Culture Alive
We bring you this year another example of Garveyism as we join together to collaborate on Violent issueseffecting Black (African) People such as Violence in the schools, Police brutality, Child Abuse, Domestic Abuse, Elder Abuse, Health Care, Culture, Education, Prisons and others
We are asking for your support to come out andtake partin this annual historical event. This years event will be a two (2) day Community Celebration August 18 &19 2012held in collaboration with the Annual Nation of African Peoples Unity Day & The Ma' at Celebrationin Memory of the founder Our Brother Ahamad Thair, One of OUR
(PEARLSof AFRICA).
Brothers &Sisters We are asking you to come out and join us on SaturdayAugust 18, 2012from 2-5 PM asWeSTAND UP& WALK IT OUT AGAINST VIOLENCE ON THEBLACK COMMUNITY starting at 59 & Lansdowne Ave. & on Sunday August 19, 2012 at Malcolm X & Betty Shabbaz Park located at 52nd Locust St.(RAIN DATE AUGUST 25th)from 12 noon to 8pm We Present AFRICANS UNITE!!! As We Celebrate African People, African Culture & History with Music, Food, Speakers, Games, Entertainmentand MUCH MORE.
Organizing Committee UNIA/ACL,PEARL OF AFRICA/ NATION OF AFRICAN PEOPLES UNITY DAY, BLACK MWM - WOMENS DEFENSE LEAGUE, SANKOFA, BROTHER WESLEY BEY- MOORISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL & MEN AGAINST VIOLENCE,UNIVERSAL UNITY COMMUNITY, PAM AFRICA, ASIKA SABUR COLITION AGAINST POLICE BRUTALITY and others For More Information Call UNIA/ACL Marcus Garvey Community Parade Committee @ 267-231-9269
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EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OPPORUNITIES
Job Fair of Philadelphia
Thursday, July 26, 2012, 10AM - 1PM
Doubletree Guest Suites Hotel
640 W Germantown Pk, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462

Philadelphia Opportunity Expo (Veterans & Spouses)
Thursday, July 26, 2012, 11AM – 3PM
Lincoln Financial Field
1020 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148

HEALTH MATTERS
PCA offers produce vouchers to low-income older adults
Philadelphia Corporation for Aging has begun distributing Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program produce vouchers as part of an annual program to encourage seniors to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables.
Eligible Philadelphia seniors can receive $20 worth of vouchers for use at certified Farmers’ Markets in Philadelphia. The program also increases awareness of sources of fresh produce in local communities.
Income-eligible Philadelphia residents, age 60 or older by December 31, 2012, may receive the vouchers at PCA, 642 North Broad Street in Philadelphia (weekdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and at other designated sites. Proof of age and residency in Philadelphia must be presented to receive vouchers. Acceptable forms of identification include Pennsylvania driver’s license, Pennsylvania non-driver’s ID, or a utility bill.
Income guidelines apply. For questions about eligibility and more information, including voucher distribution sites, call the PCA Helpline at 215-765-9040.
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FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Mill Creek Farm stand, 49th and Brown (no chemicals)
Saturdays 11 am – 2 pm
Farmers’ Market, 52nd and Haverford
Wednesdays 1 pm – 5 pm

|267.242.5339 millcreekurbanfarm.org
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GREEN PIECE
DR. PATCH ADAMS PREPARES TO BUILD A SOLAR FREE CLINIC ON A FIVE ACRE LOT IN NORTH PHILLY (west Allegheny @ 17th St.) to be surrounded by orchards, gardens, playground, providing primary care and green jobs training.
Donations are requested for pavement removal and soil remediation, greenhousing, building supplies, plantings, office, medical and dental supplies.
For info 215.805.8330 or patchadamsclinic.org
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Recycling Services Inc. in Pottstown takes styrofoam on Saturday and Tuesday mornings.
For sustainable enterprise go to Green Jobs Philly
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SpotLight On Our Efforts
THE FRONTAL ATTACK
by the The Nation of Islam to check the violence tearing down what is left of The National Black Community.
Rather than conduct it's Men Meeting Monday evenings, the Fruit of Islam (The Men) have mobilized in the streets in a reported "100" cities across America. The objective is to organize community wide efforts of every element in the community to clean up the so-called "up tick in violence" that haunts us. Whatever city we happen to be in, please report back if you intend to relate in some way to this important, historic initiative effort, led by Minister Louis Farrakhan, The National Representative of The Honorable Elijah Muhammad.
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Kim's Charity Birthday Celebration
Dear Friends and Colleagues:
I want to share with you information regarding an event coming up this Friday, July 27, 2012 from 7 pm - 10 pm at Mixto's Restaurant, 1141 Pine Street, Center City, Philadelphia.
Asa RSVP member of Professional Networking Associates,you are aware that many of the events, weadvocate support community initiatives focusing either on youth engagement or community leadership development.
This event, Kim's Charity Birthday Celebration focuses on providng backpacks and school supplies to needy families in Frankford section of Philadelphia.
I think its a wonderful gesture for Kim to use her birthday and personal relationships to do something special for youth and families in the Frankford area.
However, this kind of thing is typical for Kim Washington. Her job is as a community organizer and event coordinator for the Equal Partners In Change (EPIC) Community Stakeholder group in Northeast Philadelphia.