Sentences with phrase «black community leaders»

But Taylor says the opening of the school was a collective community effort, and wouldn't have happened without Black - owned businesses as well as the ongoing support of Black community leaders.

Meanwhile, the local teachers» union and black community leaders organized a drive to reclaim «our schools» from the mostly white Legislature in Lansing.

The celebration — which attracted more than 800 guests — included members of the de Blasio administration, elected officials and black community leaders in the city.

He talked to black community leaders, who complained about police bias and brutality, and he later had an awkward private meeting with the Chief constable Kenneth Oxford about the matter.

Liang's initial guilty verdict was celebrated by Gurley's family and many black community leaders but panned by many in the Asian community including Councilwoman Margaret Chin.

Several black community leaders publicly aired their...

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We think the threat of losing delegate representation should incentivize red - state Democrats — and other Democratic leaders — to prioritize issues that directly affect black communities on the state and federal levels.

He is also African - American, which some politicians have said could help him deal with community leaders in a city that is 83 percent black.

Business, government and community leaders come together at this black - tie gala to officially induct the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade's Immediate Past Chair into the Council of Governors.

Each spring, this black - tie gala brings together business, government, and community leaders to induct the Board of Trade's immediate past chair into its prestigious Council of Governors.

The black - tie gala evening brings together business, government, and community leaders to induct the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade's immediate past chair into its Council of Governors and to honour the 2017 recipients of the Rix Awards for Community and Corporate Citcommunity leaders to induct the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade's immediate past chair into its Council of Governors and to honour the 2017 recipients of the Rix Awards for Community and Corporate CitCommunity and Corporate Citizenship.

By skipping a recent leaders» debate, Doug Ford learned nothing and that means the Black community is as endangered as before because the absent politician is poised to become the one with the most authority to impact their lives, Royson James writes.

The Conservative leader skipped a recent leaders debate organized by the Black community, Royson James writes, even as Premier Kathleen Wynne and others attended.

How many times have you seen Black or Hispanic community leaders complain that too many US TV shows and movies lump them in with gangs?

It's bottled up anger for a black young lawyer and «community organizer» (only in the republican party where community organizer is a derogatory word) who was able to reach new heights and be the leader of the white house.

Gay marriage has divided the black community, with many religious leaders opposing it.

He also became the leader of the black community in Pomona.

Similarly, Leaders in the black community in particular have recognized the value of these options for their young people.

Meanwhile, a group of 160 African - American community leaders sent NAACP a letter detailing their own objections to its charter - school opposition on behalf of «700,000 black families choosing to send their children to charter public schools, and the tens of thousands more who are still on waiting lists.»

So when a black student at a Connecticut high school was disciplined in 1996 for wearing pants that drooped (exposing his underwear), not only did he claim a right to wear what he liked, but some community leaders hinted at racism, on the theory that many young African - American males dress this way.

It's dum mies like you and the rest of them on here who want to believe that Sharpton and Jackson are leaders of the Black community.

Kiddada Green is a thought leader, the founding executive director of Black Mothers» Breastfeeding Association (BMBFA), co-founder of Black Breastfeeding Week, and lead consultant for the First Food Friendly Community Initiative.

In January, 2010 Dr. Alveda King, niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, a Pro-Life activist and a leader of the black community held a Pro-Life rally in Manhattan side - by - side with Chris Slattery of Expectant Mother Care where she encouraged opposition to Bill 371.

Still, he acknowledges he's been flooded with entreaties in recent months, from fellow leaders of the city's black community as well as wealthy white donors, that he's got the best shot at spearheading a coalition to oust the embattled de Blasio.

Frustrated public officials and community leaders on Monday will hold a Harlem rally in support of making Stewart - Cousins the chamber's first black woman majority leader.

One of the most visible protest leaders, University of St. Thomas law professor and civil rights attorney Nekima Levy - Pounds, said government leaders are trying to exploit a generational and leadership divide in the black community — and she faulted Ellison for being part of it.

I hope that some of these «black leaders» told Cuomo that illegal immigrants are hurting their community, and they don't want amnesty.

The «big black head» in Martin Luther King Park is a mistake, and has to be replaced with a statue that looks more like the slain civil rights leader, according to Samuel A. Herbert, a community activist who is leading a petition drive.

At 7 p.m., a community forum on the Black Lives Matter movement featuring a panel of religious and community leaders, Brown Memorial Baptist Church, 484 Washington Ave., Brooklyn.

«Black History is American History, and I am proud to be a part of this event as we celebrate Black History and award community leaders for their unwavering service,» said Assemblyman Michael Benedetto

African American Community Leaders and Hundreds of Bronxites Gathered to Celebrate Black History Month

Senator Klein said: «Black History Month provides an opportunity to not just reflect and recognize the achievements of civil rights leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela, but also the contributions made by black leaders in their local communiBlack History Month provides an opportunity to not just reflect and recognize the achievements of civil rights leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela, but also the contributions made by black leaders in their local communiblack leaders in their local communities.

We are very fortunate that Senator Klein has remained committed for 22 years, to celebrating Black History Month by paying tribute to leaders who strive to make a difference in the community.

The state's powerful Black, Hispanic and Asian caucus is condemning legislative leaders for redrawing Congressional districts in a way that amounts to a «slap in the face» to the minority communities across the state.

Also at noon, Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus members; Victor Dempsey, brother of Delrawn Small; Brooklyn NAACP; family members of victims of police shootings; and community leaders, react to the road rage shooting of Small and call for a partnership to effect immediate and meaningful criminal justice reform, corner of Atlantic Avenue and Bradford Street, Brooklyn.

in the more than a year since he began his White House bid, Trump has not held a single event aimed at black voters in their communities, and has also turned down repeated invitations to address gatherings of black leaders, ignored African - American conservatives in states he needs to win and made numerous inflammatory comments about minorities.

The Labour leader also appointed Dawn Butler as the shadow minister for black and minority ethnic communities, which means that there are five MPs in the shadow cabinet from the BAME community — the highest ever number.

Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown (who was passed over for the LG slot), Ken Langone (an Eliot Spitzer nemesis), Elinor Tatum (The Amsterdam News publisher and editor - in - chief who was highly critical of Cuomo during the campaign and accused him of ignoring the black community), AFL - CIO President Denis Hughes and HTC President Peter Ward, both labor leaders whose organizations endorsed Cuomo.

Ms. Nixon, an education advocate and actress best known for her role in «Sex and the City,» has also personally been reaching out to community leaders, knowing she must crack Mr. Cuomo's hold on the black vote.

«Imagine Ted Cruz being willing to break another rule and come to the South Bronx to show his respect for our Black and Hispanic communities, and also to break bread with our Evangelical leaders.»

The Islington councillor is a vocal supporter of the Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn, and was previously the chair of Operation Trident, which tackled the effects of gun crime on black communities.

Black will spend the next weeks and month meeting with parents, teachers, officials and community leaders, Bloomberg said.

Local Elected officials, African - American Community Leaders and Hundreds of Bronxites Come Together to Celebrate Black History Month BRONX, NY — Senate Independent Democratic Conference Leader State Senator Jeff Klein (D - Bronx / Westchester) joined State Senator James Sanders, Jr..

Local Elected officials, African - American Community Leaders and Hundreds of Bronxites Come Together to Celebrate Black History Month

Queens leaders do not expect the party to send a belated invitation to Liu's door, but they simply want an explanation as to why he was not invited, claiming that such a colossal snub would never have happened in the black or Latino community.

Kirkwood is endorsed by United Coalition of Churches and Brotherhood, Young Black Democrats of Western New York and other local community and church leaders.

SENATOR KLEIN, WITH OTHER LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS, HOSTED 22ND ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH African American Community Leaders and Hundreds of Bronxites Gathered to Celebrate Black History Month Bronx, NY — Senator Jeff Klein, in partnership with Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj and -LSBBLACK HISTORY MONTH African American Community Leaders and Hundreds of Bronxites Gathered to Celebrate Black History Month Bronx, NY — Senator Jeff Klein, in partnership with Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj and -LSBBlack History Month Bronx, NY — Senator Jeff Klein, in partnership with Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj and -LSB-...]

Kirkwood was endorsed by United Coalition of Churches and Brotherhood, Young Black Democrats of Western New York and other local community and church leaders.

Congresswoman Kathleen Rice last week called a private meeting with leaders of Nassau County's traditionally black churches and organizations to discuss the safety needs of their communities in a post-Charleston era.

During the 1990s, Dr. Mosley worked with other physicians and community leaders to help reduce cancer in blacks through education.