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Environmental & Gender Justice:
Applied Psychological Approaches to Advance Equitable Environmental Health and Protection Monday, March 21, 2022, 12-1:30pm est Register through the UN Commission on the Status of Women |
REIMAGINING the CHILD PROTECTION SYSTEM
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
The New York City Narrowing the Front Door Work Group, formed during the pandemic, critically examines the existing approach to protecting children and strengthening families to identify what is working, reveal what is not, and make recommendations aimed at ending arbitrary, abusive, and unwarranted government disruption of families. Its goal is to usher affective mechanisms to safeguard and secure the well-being of children and families in NYC while ensuring accountability and anti-racist approaches to repair, heal, preserve, and strengthen Black families in New York City.
The New York City Narrowing the Front Door Work Group, is comprised of youth, parents, and family members directly impacted by New York City’s child welfare system; community activists; lawyers for children and parents; academics; state and local government employees; and leaders in philanthropic and non-profit organizations who are committed to eliminating the destructive impacts of the child welfare system.
Narrowing the Front Door to NYC's Child Welfare System
Mission of the project
We will critically examine the existing approach to protecting children and strengthening families to identify what is working, reveal what is not, and make recommendations aimed at ending arbitrary, abusive and unwarranted government disruption and destruction of families, establishing effective mechanisms to ensure accountability for past and ongoing harms of the family regulation system, and instituting anti-racist public approaches to repair, heal, preserve, and strengthen Black families in New York City.
Presenters:
Angela Olivia Burton
Angela serves as Director of Quality Enhancement for Parent Representation at the New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services, where she leads the state’s efforts to improve publicly funded legal representation for parents involved in family law proceedings.
Joyce McMillan
Joyce McMillan is a thought leader, advocate, activist, community organizer, and educator. Currently, Joyce leads child welfare family engagement and advocacy efforts at Sinergia Inc.
Ericka Francois
Ericka Francois is currently the Youth Advisory Board Coordinator for Fair Futures.
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
The New York City Narrowing the Front Door Work Group, formed during the pandemic, critically examines the existing approach to protecting children and strengthening families to identify what is working, reveal what is not, and make recommendations aimed at ending arbitrary, abusive, and unwarranted government disruption of families. Its goal is to usher affective mechanisms to safeguard and secure the well-being of children and families in NYC while ensuring accountability and anti-racist approaches to repair, heal, preserve, and strengthen Black families in New York City.
The New York City Narrowing the Front Door Work Group, is comprised of youth, parents, and family members directly impacted by New York City’s child welfare system; community activists; lawyers for children and parents; academics; state and local government employees; and leaders in philanthropic and non-profit organizations who are committed to eliminating the destructive impacts of the child welfare system.
Narrowing the Front Door to NYC's Child Welfare System
Mission of the project
We will critically examine the existing approach to protecting children and strengthening families to identify what is working, reveal what is not, and make recommendations aimed at ending arbitrary, abusive and unwarranted government disruption and destruction of families, establishing effective mechanisms to ensure accountability for past and ongoing harms of the family regulation system, and instituting anti-racist public approaches to repair, heal, preserve, and strengthen Black families in New York City.
Presenters:
Angela Olivia Burton
Angela serves as Director of Quality Enhancement for Parent Representation at the New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services, where she leads the state’s efforts to improve publicly funded legal representation for parents involved in family law proceedings.
Joyce McMillan
Joyce McMillan is a thought leader, advocate, activist, community organizer, and educator. Currently, Joyce leads child welfare family engagement and advocacy efforts at Sinergia Inc.
Ericka Francois
Ericka Francois is currently the Youth Advisory Board Coordinator for Fair Futures.
Virtual Commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of the DDPA
December 16, 2021
2:58 Brief Video about the Durban Conference
3:05 Opening Welcome, Therese Plair
3:10 Introduce Video of ONE WORLD (We are One)
Performed by: Pechanga First Nation Reservation,
Temecula, California
3:16 Introduction of the Moderator
3:18 Introduction of Program and Speakers 15 min. each.
Corann Okorodudu
Roberto M. Borrero
Craig Mokhiber
4:40 Message from Margaretha Jones
4:45 Introduction: Detroit Youth Choir "GLORY!"
4:57 End
December 16, 2021
2:58 Brief Video about the Durban Conference
3:05 Opening Welcome, Therese Plair
3:10 Introduce Video of ONE WORLD (We are One)
Performed by: Pechanga First Nation Reservation,
Temecula, California
3:16 Introduction of the Moderator
3:18 Introduction of Program and Speakers 15 min. each.
Corann Okorodudu
Roberto M. Borrero
Craig Mokhiber
4:40 Message from Margaretha Jones
4:45 Introduction: Detroit Youth Choir "GLORY!"
4:57 End
Talk by Dale Wilkerson on 'Consumers & Climate Change: What YOU Can Do' at May 2021 CCR meeting.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Its Power, Preservation and Promise for the Future
FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • 3:30 to 5:30 PM • ON ZOOM!
In 1926, historian and journalist Carter G. Woodson envisioned Negro History Week as an acknowledgement and celebration of the African American experience. In 1976, the idea was expanded to the full month of February. Today, the study of Black history is largely a matter of geography.
In Philadelphia, high school students must complete a course in African American studies to graduate. But elsewhere, curricula are fraught with gross omissions and mistruths. Needless to say, there is work to be done. Join us as we celebrate Black History Month – and learn what part we can play in supporting youth, parents, and educators in the teaching of Black History. After all, the African American story
is the American story.
Meet our Storytellers:
Paul Lawrence Cobb, Publisher, (owner) of the Post News Group consisting of (8) newspapers focused on the black and Latino communities in the Bay Area, Northern California. A veteran of the Civil Rights’ Movement and former
school board member in Oakland, California. Mr. Cobb marched with Dr. King and John Lewis from Selma to Montgomery, 1965
Franklin Sirmans, Director, Perez Art Museum, Miami (PAMM). American Art Critic, Writer. Editor, Curator
Khadeejah Smith, Educator, EdGapClosers LLC. BS in Finance, Northeastern University, MA in teaching
mathematics from University of the District of Columbia, MS, Education Leadership,
Columbia University Teacher’s College.
Maria Mitchell is a NYC based dancer/choreographer, and practicing Arts Educator, 30 yrs. Her performance history is notable with deep roots in collaborations with improvising musicians and performances with her own company and as a soloist throughout the U.S., in Europe and Africa.
Rev. Rhonda Akanke McLean-Nur, Actress, Griot (Storyteller), Arts Administrator, Educator and Interfaith Minister. She has performed and taught Nationally and Internationally for 40 years and continues to work with and help empower at risk youth, homeless families, formerly incarcerated women and the elderly.
YOUTH VOICES:
Elizabeth E. Rattray, Cardinal Spellman High School Bronx, NY • Molly Toscano, University of Delaware
Zamir Oliva, Alexander Hamilton Jr. High School, Elmsford, NY • Sofia Sanchez, Carmel High School, Carmel, NY
"You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right." - Rosa Parks
Its Power, Preservation and Promise for the Future
FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • 3:30 to 5:30 PM • ON ZOOM!
In 1926, historian and journalist Carter G. Woodson envisioned Negro History Week as an acknowledgement and celebration of the African American experience. In 1976, the idea was expanded to the full month of February. Today, the study of Black history is largely a matter of geography.
In Philadelphia, high school students must complete a course in African American studies to graduate. But elsewhere, curricula are fraught with gross omissions and mistruths. Needless to say, there is work to be done. Join us as we celebrate Black History Month – and learn what part we can play in supporting youth, parents, and educators in the teaching of Black History. After all, the African American story
is the American story.
Meet our Storytellers:
Paul Lawrence Cobb, Publisher, (owner) of the Post News Group consisting of (8) newspapers focused on the black and Latino communities in the Bay Area, Northern California. A veteran of the Civil Rights’ Movement and former
school board member in Oakland, California. Mr. Cobb marched with Dr. King and John Lewis from Selma to Montgomery, 1965
Franklin Sirmans, Director, Perez Art Museum, Miami (PAMM). American Art Critic, Writer. Editor, Curator
Khadeejah Smith, Educator, EdGapClosers LLC. BS in Finance, Northeastern University, MA in teaching
mathematics from University of the District of Columbia, MS, Education Leadership,
Columbia University Teacher’s College.
Maria Mitchell is a NYC based dancer/choreographer, and practicing Arts Educator, 30 yrs. Her performance history is notable with deep roots in collaborations with improvising musicians and performances with her own company and as a soloist throughout the U.S., in Europe and Africa.
Rev. Rhonda Akanke McLean-Nur, Actress, Griot (Storyteller), Arts Administrator, Educator and Interfaith Minister. She has performed and taught Nationally and Internationally for 40 years and continues to work with and help empower at risk youth, homeless families, formerly incarcerated women and the elderly.
YOUTH VOICES:
Elizabeth E. Rattray, Cardinal Spellman High School Bronx, NY • Molly Toscano, University of Delaware
Zamir Oliva, Alexander Hamilton Jr. High School, Elmsford, NY • Sofia Sanchez, Carmel High School, Carmel, NY
"You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right." - Rosa Parks
December 10, 2020
4:30-6:00pm EST
The Agency & Participation of Children & Youth in Promoting Racial Justice in Families, Communities & Societies
4:30-6:00pm EST
The Agency & Participation of Children & Youth in Promoting Racial Justice in Families, Communities & Societies
18 Feb. 2020, "Strategies for Mitigating Trauma and the Challenges for Homeless Children and Families Living in Temporary Housing," UN Commission on Social Development side event
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