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******************************** FEBRUARY BLACK HISTORY MONTH EMPHASIS: African American History and African-American Focus Links:
--Cincinnati NAACP History --NAACP History --National Underground Railroad Freedom Center --Celebrating Black History 365 --Recommended African American Websites Diversity & Ethnic Studies -- Guide to 20th Century African American Resources at the Cincinnati Historical Society Library --PBS African American History Timeline --United States History Topics --History: African-Americans in Pro Football --Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute-- --AfriGeneas (a site devoted to African American genealogy) African-American Focus . ******************************** NAACP Mission/Vision/Objectives ******************************** ******************************** Cincinnati NAACP 2009/2010 Focus: --Membership Growth --Voter Education/Empowerment --Proactively Advocate/Influence Issues that improve community quality of life ******************************** ******************************** ******************************* Cincinnati NAACP Actions and Results Highlights ******************************** . Next Executive Committee Meeting is Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 6PM at the Cincinnati Branch Office. . Next General Membership Meeting is Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 6:00 PM. ******************************** ******************************** President Smitherman (Smitherman on the Mic) is on the radio each Saturday from 5pm-6:30pm on 1230 AM the buzz . Please tune in or listen on-line at www.1230thebuzz.com. The number to the buzz radio station is (513) 749-1230. ******************************** ******************************** Become a Member of the NAACP: 1)BY MAIL/Drop-off (Preferred): click Membership Form Download and complete the membership form and mail to or drop-off at Cincinnati NAACP Office (4439 Reading Road 45229). For Unit Affiliation Code enter : 3175 2)ONLINE: click NAACP MEMBERSHIP ONLINE and click on one of the membership tabs at the top of the page and follow instructions. For Unit Affiliation Code enter : 3175 to ensure your membership is with the Cincinnati NAACP. Please Call the Cincinnati NAACP office (513-281-1900) and inform us that you have joined or renewed online so we will know to look for receipt of your membership from the NAACP National Office. . ******************************** 55th Annual Cincinnati NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner: Friday, October 22, 2010. Mark your calendar now! ******************************** ******************************** ******************************** Cincinnati NAACP “School MISCONDUCT STOPPERS" Survey Questionnaire: The survey is open to all staff, students and parents of Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS). The purpose is to gather information in regard to CPS school discipline. ******************************** ******************************** NEW ADDITIONS TO Website Main Menu: VOTERS Info for Nov. 3, 2009 HIV and AIDS Awareness African American Businesses and The City of Cincinnati ******************************* ******************************** ******************************** . Cincinnati NAACP General Membership Meeting: Next General Membership meeting will be Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 6:00 PM, Integrity Hall (2081 Seymour Ave.). ******************************** ******************************** Cincinnati NAACP Adopted School: South Avondale Elementary Contact Lisa McQueen--Cinti NAACP Education Chair (513-281-1900) for further volunteer info. The school is located at the corner of Reading Rd and Prospect across from the Urban League Building. View a powerful video reminder of the importance of our mindset and attitude as we work with South Avondale .. ******************************** NAACP Centennial Convention LIVE WEBCAST Starting July 12, 2009 Pictures (2008 NAACP National Convention) ******************************** CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: ********************************* (11/4/09): Results for 2009 Issues Endorsed or Initiated by Cincinnati NAACP ************************ . --Streetcar/Trolley Petition ( Completed and Accepted!) ........(8/21/09): Board of Elections Certified Streetcar and Water Petitions ........Petition Status .........WHY THE TROLLEY SHOULD BE OPPOSED ******************************** --Cincinnati Waterworks Petition (Completed and Accepted!) ........Petition Background info .......(8/21/09): Board of Elections Certified Streetcar and Water Petitions ........Petition Status ******************************** . ***************************************** 2008 Elections ISSUES/RESULTS: ***************************************** . PROPORTIONAL REPRESENTATION: On November 4, 2008, Issue 8, a Charter Amendment to elect City Council by Proportional Representation (PR), narrowly failed: NO (64,435 or 52.76%); YES (57,695 or 47.25%). PR failed by 20 votes per precinct. This shows that with a little more effort and education about PR, PR can get passed. Thanks to all those who petitioned, campaigned and VOTED FOR PR! Issue #8 (PR) Frequently Asked Questions "The Buffet Dinner: A Tale of Two Electoral Systems". Compares the current 9X system with the proposed PR system (Issue #8) for electing city council. An entertaining short story format is used to help make the reading interesting but still communicate the basic principles. . Petition for Proportional Representation that was Issue #8 on the November 4, 2008 ballot . -Issue #8 (PR) Frequently Asked Questions . -What is Proportional Representation (PR)? . -PR-Newsmakers: August 6th Edition Part 1 . -How Proportional Representation Elections Work-Cambridge, MA . -“Proportional Representation and Electoral Reform in Ohio”, a study of five Ohio cities (Cincinnati, Cleveland, Hamilton, Toledo, Ashtabula) . --History of PR in Cincinnati . --Cincinnati's First Black Mayor, Theodore M. Berry, Led PR Fight for Half a Century . ******************************** ******************************** RED LIGHT CAMERAS: On November 4, 2008, Issue 7, which prohibits the city from installing Red Light Cameras, passed 51 percent to 49 percent!! Thanks to all those who petitioned, campaigned and VOTED to BAN Red Light Cameras in Cincinnati! Ban Red Light Cameras Petition that was Issue #7 on the November 4, 2008 ballot ******************************* Christopher Smitherman v. City of Cincinnati: Motion for Summary Judgement ************************** Deposition of Milton Dohoney, Jr (Cincinnati City Mgr) on 1/15/09 regarding CMHA Board of Directors Appointment Authority ******************************* ****************************** ****************************** . . ********************************************* Click Latest News for all previously posted articles ******************************* ****************************** Review a very informative and insightful Study: Who Rules Cincinnati? ******************************* Review a very informative and insightful Perspective on Race, Class, and the Case of Brenda Nesselroad-Slaby ******************************* |
