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The nation and much of the world remains focused on Sanford, Florida and the shooting death of seventeen year old Trayvon Martin. This tragedy has once again put the topic of race in America on the front burner. Will this incident force America to engage in serious conversations on race? For the death of Trayvon Martin to get beyond the point of just another statistic, we must ask ourselves can we prevent this from happening in our own communities here in Connecticut. Trayvon Martin's father painfully questions whether he "let his son down because he was not there to protect him" from the bullet that instantly took his life. We all need to take responsibility for not putting our black children in the best position to be out of harms way. This will not happen until we honestly discuss the effects that racism has on the psychic of America. We must fully address the racial disparities that exist in education, health, economic wealth, criminal justice, civil rights, housing, employment and economic development. Blacks, whites and browns need to take command of the causes and harmful effects that racism has on the attitudes and perceptions of Americans.
Whether the local, state or federal authorities prosecute and convict Zimmerman it will likely misdirect attention from the real issue, racism. Attitudes of Americans need to change so that the differences in a person's hue, clothing, language or stature do not strike fear, doubt or worse a deadly reaction. We must be bold and dare ourselves to feel uncomfortable. To avoid confronting this discussion will simply promise the untimely death of another black, brown or even white teenager. We need to take the necessary steps to protect our children. Speak up.
Glenn A. Cassis
Executive Director
MARCH IS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
We observe National Women's History Month with recognition of the progress, contributions, and accomplishments of women. Each year the State of Connecticut African-American Affairs Commission honors African-American Women who have demonstrated dedication, leadership and commitment to the advancement, promotion and development of the cultural, educational, social, economic or political welfare of the African-American communities in Connecticut.
AAAC Women of the Year
AAAC COMMISSIONER AND AUTHOR
DR. DENNIS CANTERBURY
Recent debates on imperialism have focused on the means by which Euro-American capital is spread around the globe. The Economic Partnership Agreements being foisted on the African, Caribbean and Pacific countries by the European Union, however, has been under the radar. This book fills that void by bringing into focus the economic partnership agreement as a conduit of European imperialism.
Available at a discounted rate of 30% off the cover price to students with use of the coupon code: "SCSScourse"
To inquire about signing up for adoption discounts, or to request review or examination copies, write to john@haymarketbooks.org
To order visit: http://www.haymarketbooks.org/
Warde J. Manuel UCONN's New Athletic Director
AAAC ANNUAL "A WORK IN PROGRESS"
In celebration of Black History Month, the state of Connecticut African-American Affairs Commission held its annual "A Work In Progress" event, February 6th - 10th in the State Capitol/Legislative Office building concourse.
The event provided an opportunity for many organizations to gain visibility, display their contributions and share information about their service connections and/or historical significance to the African-American community.
This was an opportunity to answer questions and engage in an informal dialogue with these experts representing a wide range of specialty areas and interests.
Click here to view event photos
IndiVisible: African-Native American Lives in the Americas
Bold Conversations
The nation and much of the world remains focused on Sanford, Florida and the shooting death of seventeen year old Trayvon Martin. This tragedy has once again put the topic of race in America on the front burner. Will this incident force America to engage in serious conversations on race? For the death of Trayvon Martin to get beyond the point of just another statistic, we must ask ourselves can we prevent this from happening in our own communities here in Connecticut. Trayvon Martin's father painfully questions whether he "let his son down because he was not there to protect him" from the bullet that instantly took his life. We all need to take responsibility for not putting our black children in the best position to be out of harms way. This will not happen until we honestly discuss the effects that racism has on the psychic of America. We must fully address the racial disparities that exist in education, health, economic wealth, criminal justice, civil rights, housing, employment and economic development. Blacks, whites and browns need to take command of the causes and harmful effects that racism has on the attitudes and perceptions of Americans.
Whether the local, state or federal authorities prosecute and convict Zimmerman it will likely misdirect attention from the real issue, racism. Attitudes of Americans need to change so that the differences in a person's hue, clothing, language or stature do not strike fear, doubt or worse a deadly reaction. We must be bold and dare ourselves to feel uncomfortable. To avoid confronting this discussion will simply promise the untimely death of another black, brown or even white teenager. We need to take the necessary steps to protect our children. Speak up.
Glenn A. Cassis
Executive Director
MARCH IS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
We observe National Women's History Month with recognition of the progress, contributions, and accomplishments of women. Each year the State of Connecticut African-American Affairs Commission honors African-American Women who have demonstrated dedication, leadership and commitment to the advancement, promotion and development of the cultural, educational, social, economic or political welfare of the African-American communities in Connecticut.
AAAC Women of the Year
AAAC COMMISSIONER AND AUTHOR
DR. DENNIS CANTERBURY
Recent debates on imperialism have focused on the means by which Euro-American capital is spread around the globe. The Economic Partnership Agreements being foisted on the African, Caribbean and Pacific countries by the European Union, however, has been under the radar. This book fills that void by bringing into focus the economic partnership agreement as a conduit of European imperialism.
Available at a discounted rate of 30% off the cover price to students with use of the coupon code: "SCSScourse"
To inquire about signing up for adoption discounts, or to request review or examination copies, write to john@haymarketbooks.org
To order visit: http://www.haymarketbooks.org/
Warde J. Manuel UCONN's New Athletic Director
AAAC ANNUAL "A WORK IN PROGRESS"
In celebration of Black History Month, the state of Connecticut African-American Affairs Commission held its annual "A Work In Progress" event, February 6th - 10th in the State Capitol/Legislative Office building concourse.
The event provided an opportunity for many organizations to gain visibility, display their contributions and share information about their service connections and/or historical significance to the African-American community.
This was an opportunity to answer questions and engage in an informal dialogue with these experts representing a wide range of specialty areas and interests.
Click here to view event photos
IndiVisible: African-Native American Lives in the Americas
Available at a discounted rate of 30% off the cover price to students with use of the coupon code: "SCSScourse"
To inquire about signing up for adoption discounts, or to request review or examination copies, write to john@haymarketbooks.org
To order visit: http://www.haymarketbooks.org/
Warde J. Manuel UCONN's New Athletic Director
AAAC ANNUAL "A WORK IN PROGRESS"
In celebration of Black History Month, the state of Connecticut African-American Affairs Commission held its annual "A Work In Progress" event, February 6th - 10th in the State Capitol/Legislative Office building concourse.
The event provided an opportunity for many organizations to gain visibility, display their contributions and share information about their service connections and/or historical significance to the African-American community.
This was an opportunity to answer questions and engage in an informal dialogue with these experts representing a wide range of specialty areas and interests.
Click here to view event photos
IndiVisible: African-Native American Lives in the Americas
http://www.pequatmuseum.org/
Executive Director, Glenn Cassis and Representative Ernest Hewett and
Sr. Legislative Secretary Denise Drummond Senator Eric Coleman presented a
Citation from CT General Assembly
Nigerian National Assembly Service Commission, (NASC)
revisits the State of Connecticut
(Senior Legislative Secretary, Denise Drummond with the NASC)
Nigerian National Assembly Service Commission, (NASC)
visits the State of Connecticut
Phone: (860) 240-8555 Fax: (860) 240-8444