New Mexico Health Equity Working Group

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Ken

SAVE THE DATE!
Are you working on health equity and social justice issues and would like to
unify with like minded New Mexicans?
Are you curious to learn more about anti-racism strategies? Do you want to
participate in changing public policy in New Mexico?
Then join the New Mexico Health Equity Working Group (NMHEWG) at the Rotunda Building on University & Basehart as we welcome the renowned
Dr. Camara Phyllis Jones from the CDC who will present:
Steps to Address Institutional Racism
and engage us in reflection and collaborative action planning.
Thursday, October 14, 2010, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Refreshments will be provided. Call Tony Watkins, 505 270-8188, for more
information and to reserve a seat.
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Bernalillo County Community Health Council – www.berncohealthcouncil.org
Bilingual directory of social service and health resources -
www.mycommunitynm.org

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101st NAACP National Conference

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Ken

This is the first report from the 2010 NAACP National Conference in Kansas City, Missouri.

National  NAACP Tea Party Talking Points

1. We are calling for the Tea Party to expel all the racist elements within their organizations.

2. The NAACP does not oppose or affiliate with any political parties. The NAACP is a non­partisan organization and our primary vision is to ensure a society in which all individuals have equal rights and there is no racial hatred or racial discrimination.

However, we do oppose political parties that promote bigotry and extremism towards people of any race, sexual orientation, religious affiliation or ethnicity.

3. The NAACP would like the Tea party to expel the bigots in your ranks, whether individuals or factions. These factions perpetuate and promote racial hatred amongst the Tea Party members and allow for the tolerance of racial hatred.

4. The time has come for them to accept the responsibility that comes with influence and make clear there is no place for racism,  anti-Semitism, homophobia, or any other form of bigotry in their movement. Continue reading →

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2010 Juneteenth big success!

Posted on June 20, 2010 by Ken

Good turnout, inspiring resolution by Otero County NAACP President, Warren Robinson, great entertainment,  beautiful people, great conversations, and a nice cool breeze in the shade of the cottonwood trees next to the Alamogordo Public Library made for a delightful event.  The theme was a salute to Asians and Pacific Islanders across the world.

Opening event from the  state of  Hawaii was by Michael and Desiree Salé, stationed at HAFB.  Michael sang traditional and contemporary Hawaiian songs accompanied with his guitar and ukulele.  Traditional hula dance was performed by Desiree with grace and a beautiful smile.  Michael also talked about the history of Hawaii and how it became a statehood.

Karunna & Marie Warren with the New World Drummers and  Dancers completed the entertainment with traditional African drums and dance.

The event was broadcast live by Bob Flott on KUPR 91.7 FM

The Otero County Juneteenth Celebration was excellently planned and organized by Carolyn and Ron Peeler.  Many thanks for their work.


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Institutional Racism

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Republished

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Gender vs. Racism

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Ken

I am a V-Man

Being a V-Man is recognizing that we men are privileged. This means that we men often claim the privilege of being the head of our households – that we men sometimes claim the privilege of making financial decisions at home.  We are aware that men can claim a higher status than women. We are aware that if we are white, we can claim undeserved privilege over other races.

As a V-Man, I know that we were raised this way.  Our fathers and even our mothers passed this on to us by modeling what their parents had modeled to them. We see it in movies and on the TV and in our daily lives – everywhere.  As boys we are raised with the Four Basic Rules of Masculinity:1 Continue reading →

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NAACP Program Helps Former Inmates

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Ken

A helping hand after leaving jail: NAACP program helps former inmates re-adjust in society

by Ellis Smith/Times-Georgian

Four years ago the Carroll County NAACP conceived a program that would help parolees live a successful life outside of prison. With hundreds of success stories on record, the little-known program is now ready to unveil itself to the community.

On Saturday, the first annual “Another Chance” gala at the University of West Georgia Campus Center Ballroom will feature fine dining, a silent auction, and the stories of rehabilitated inmates. Proceeds will benefit the Carroll County NAACP Re-Entry Services program. The service is not for profit and works in conjunction with local businesses, Carroll County, the city of Carrollton and other local stakeholders. Continue reading →

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