Black Collective Action Needed

The ACTSIX Northwest Leadership Scholarship Initiative each year awards ten (10) Tacoma students full-ride scholarships worth over $120,000 to Whitworth College in Spokane. Students selected also receive extensive support, mentoring and leadership training. They are seeking young people who are passionate abut learning, eager to foster intercultural communication and relationships, willing to step out of their comfort zones, committed to serving those around them, and ready to make a difference on the Whitworth campus and in their communities at home. You can find out more about the program at www.actsix.org and about Whitworth College at www.whitworth.edu. Community members are welcome to nominate students for the program.

Critical Need for School Based Mentors for the Clover Park School Districts' “Best Shots Mentoring Program”

Minority and Justice Commission Solicitiation:

Attached is a legal notice announcing a Letter of Solicitation (LOS 2007-2003 and LOS 2007-004) issued by the Minority and Justice Commission. You may also view the announcement on the Washington Courts website under Procurement: http://www.courts.wa.gov/procure/. Please share the announcement with educators or consultants who might be interested. They are looking for educators or consultants (vendors) interested in developing and presenting a cultural diversity education program at court related conferences. Proposals are due by on September 15, 2006 in the office at the address listed below. Direct any questions to:

Erica Chung, Executive Director

Washington State Minority and Justice Commission

Temple of Justice

Post Office Box 41174

Olympia, Washington 98504-1174

Telephone: (360) 357-2109

FAX: (360) 357-2111

E-mail: erica.chung@courts.wa.gov

Elections
Voter Registration - There are 2 million African Americans who are eligible to vote but are not registered. Of the 12 million African Americans who are registered to vote, 1/2 do not particpate in elections. If you're already registered, please vote in every election and recruit 10 people to become registered. For registration information, visit the Web site for your county.

Support Black owned businesses, and use the power of advertising to promote yours in the 2005-2006 African American Business Directory. Reserve your space now for a listing. For more information, contact Twanda Hill at 206.248.6072 or e-mail. You can also visit the website.

Lakewood African-American Police Advisory Committee is looking for volunteers. Our group meets the First and Third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm at the Lakewood Police Department in Lakewood. "Bridging gaps between the Community and the Police Department" is our Purpose. Please feel free to come out and meet with us at your convenience.

ACTION NEEDED

Critical Need for School Based Mentors for the Clover Park School Districts' “Best Shots Mentoring Program”