MEDC TO CO-HOST CITY ELECTION CANDIDATES FORUM

Save the Date: 9/29/2011

Candidates Forum:

Police Accountability & Public Safety

Thursday, September 29, 2011
6pm
New Holly Gathering Hall

7054 32nd Ave South
Seattle WA 98118

A Light Supper will be served.
This event is free as a public service to the community.

Sponsoring Organizations (as of 7/11/11):
AFSC (American Friends Service Committee) Pacific Northwest Region
CURB (Communities Uniting Rainier Beach)
MEDC Multiracial Task Force on Police Accountability
NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) – Seattle Chapter/King County Branch
POCAAN (People of Color Against Aids Network)
TDA/RDP (The Defender Association/Racial Disparity Project)

For more information contact:  Dorry Elias-Garcia (206) 325-2542

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MEDC’S MONTHLY GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

ADVOCACY WORK WHEN WE WORK, TOGETHER!

• Our multicultural membership meets EVERY THIRD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH   (except in  August
• 11:30 a.m.  – 1:30 p.m. at the Seattle Indian Health Board, 606 12th Ave. So./Weller St.
• If you are a member of MEDC and have an issue you wish to discuss with members, please contact Dorry Elias-Garcia, Executive Director at (206) 325-2542 or                                delias-garcia@medcofkc.org     
• Our meeting next meeting will be held in Wednesday, July 20th.  We hope to see you then!                              

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Northwest Immigrant Rights Project – Top 5 Stories in Immigration today!

In the News 6/9/11 – Alabama Wins Race to the Bottom, Rolls Back Civil Rights for Countless Children and Families National Immigration Law Center  6/9/11 – New Effort to Protect Immigrants From Tricks (USCIS) New York Times 6/8/11 – NWIRP, other immigrant rights and LGBT groups speak out against abuses in U.S. detention facilities SDGLN.com 6/7/11 – Immigration and Emigration New York Times 6/6/11 – Massachusetts latest state to oppose Secure Communities (S-Comm) Immigration Impact 6/3/11 – How Democracy Works New York Times   Not To Miss… 6/18/11 – Book release of Detained with author/illustrator Eroyn Franklin Fantagraphics Bookstore 1201 South Vale St. Seattle, WA 6-9pm  Detained is a comic book that explores immigrant detention centers in Washington state. More…       Join Our List

In The News There is so much going on around the nation and within our state. Today the Governor of Alabama signed a draconian racial profiling law and “enforcement” scheme that is touted to be WORSE than Arizona’s SB1070. Among many other consequences, the law requires schools to check the immigration status of its own students. More… US Citizenship and Immigration Services announced the launch of a multi-agency initiative to combat immigration services scams/notario fraud. More… The states of New York and Massachusetts announced their refusal to participate in the highly controversial “Secure Communities” program and other states are talking about it as well. More… NWIRP along with other immigrant rights and LGBT groups urge DHS to conduct a review and rehaul their policies around the treatment of LGBT immigrants and people living with HIV who are held in detention centers, citing that these individuals are systematically denied medical care and abused physically, mentally and sexually. More… In local and tragic news, NWIRP was  sadded to receive confirmation this weekend of the death of Benjamin Roldan Salinas, an immigrant commnity member from Forks, WA. According to published reports, this incident occurred after an agent with the US Forest Service requested interpretation from US Border Patrol agents. NWIRP has long advocated against immigration enforcement agencies serving as interpreters for law enforcement agencies. We hope this incident will prompt reconsideration of that practice. More… In solidarity, Michelle Shireen Muri Development Director   27th Anniversary a Success! We had a great time on May 13th when we celebrated NWIRP’s 27th Anniversary Celebration!  Over 400 people joined together at the EMP and raised more than $92,414 to help provide legal services to low-income immigrants and refugees. If you were not able to attend, your gift of $40 in honor of our 27th Anniversary can help us reach our goal of raising $100,000 to promote the rights of immigrants. Give now…  Check out our Facebook page to see photos! One last thanks to all of our generous event sponsors including: Microsoft, SEIU Local 6, Gibbs Houston Pauw, MacDonald Hoague & Bayless, Bennett Bigelow & Leedom, Brad Smith and Kathy Surace-Smith, Cathay Bank, Cowan, Miller & Lederman, K&L Gates, Law Office of Marie Higuera, Perkins Coie LLP, Pride Foundation, Real Change Homeless Empowerment Project, Seattle University School of Law, Sisters of Providence, Stoel Rives LLP, Teamsters Local 117, Washington State Council of County & City Employees Council 2 and Williams Kastner

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Inaugural Roberto Felipe Maestas Legacy Award

Roberto’s life was dedicated to building the “Beloved Community”* through multi-racial unity, and he deeply believed that poverty, racism and social inequity could only be eradicated if people of all races and backgrounds came together to do so.

El Centro de la Raza will celebrate them and their contributions by making a $5,000 gift in their name to an organization of their choice. Award recipients will be recognized at El Centro de la Raza’s Annual Auction Banquet on September 24, 2011, at the Washington State Convention Center.

Legacy Award applicants can self-nominate or be nominated by someone else.

DEADLINE: for application submission is Friday, July 15, 2011, at 5:00 pm Pacific Time. Recipients are asked to participate in a video interview and attend El Centro de la Raza’s Legacy Awards and Auction Banquet.

 

Click here for Application

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Upcoming Health Forum

Black Advocacy Net Pam Morris invites you to a great health event . . . check it out!   Get on Track to a Healthier You! YOU’RE INVITED! Please join us for the upcoming forums: “Understanding the Disease of Obesity“   Please click the date below and register online Saturday, June 11, 2011, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Seattle, NW African American Museum., Legacy Gallery Saturday, June 18, 2011, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Tacoma, Evergreen State College Campus, Room 112 Free Workshop Description: Obesity is not a personal failure or lack of willpower.  It’s a chronic medical disease with life-threatening complications. Learn how this disease is treated by knowledgeable physicians and why diet and exercise are not enough. Please bring one nutrition label from a food that you eat on a regular basis and please share this wonderful opportunity with your friends and family. Only 100 seats are available — first come, first served. Pam Morris Executive Assistant Commission on African American Affairs 210 – 11th Ave. Suite 301 A Olympia, WA 98504-0001 360-725-5664 ( p) 360-586-9501 ( f )Message Headline

Roz Jenkins Black Advocacy Net

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College Bound Scholarship Program

The College Bound Scholarship program provides hope and incentive for students and families who otherwise might not consider college as an option because of its cost.

Low-income 7th and 8th grade students who sign a pledge by June 30 of their 8th grade year are eligible. Students promise to graduate from high school, demonstrate good citizenship, and seek admission to a college or university. Family income will be re-checked and college admission confirmed after the student graduates from high school.

The amount of the scholarship will be based on tuition rates at Washington public colleges and universities and will cover the amount of tuition and fees (plus $500 for books) not covered by other state financial aid awards.

http://www.hecb.wa.gov/paying/waaidprgm/CollegeBoundScholarship.asp

 

Contact

E-mail: collegebound@hecb.wa.gov
Phone: 1-888-535-0747

 

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MEDC is proud to co-host the upcoming “People of Color Meet and Greet” on June 21st – We encourage you to join us!

PEOPLE OF COLOR

MEET & GREET

Tuesday, June 21st, 2011                        5:00pm – 7:00pm

with Local Candidates from the:
• Seattle City Council
• Seattle School Board
• King County Council

 

This gathering is a great opportunity for community members of color to get to know local candidates and find out where they stand on the issues.

Click to see more!!!

 

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UW School of Law Gates Public Service Law Program Speaker Series

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Mayor Supports MEDC/SHSC/APDC Request

Adds $120,000 for Organizing In communities of color, including Immigrants and refugee communities Read more »

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