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******************************** Click: Song: Lift Every Voice and Sing ******************************** Click: Web Links and access valuable information about the Cincinnati African American community and other local, state, regional and national resources relevant to the Cincinnati Community. ******************************** CLICK: Get Your NAACP Membership Now: Be Informed and Help Improve Our Community Quality Of Life For All . ******************************** . Click: 55th Annual Cincinnati NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner: Friday, October 22, 2010 at 7PM at the Duke Energy Convention Center . ******************************** Experience firsthand the 2010 NAACP Convention that was held in Kansas City (July 11-16) by viewing the action at the NAACP Convention Portal:
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******************************** . THE CHALLENGES FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN BUSINESSES IN CINCINNATI: "A picture is worth a thousand words". Click on this caricature that can be viewed and printed. . ******************************* . Next Executive Committee Meeting is Thursday, August 19, 2010 at 6PM at the Cincinnati Branch Office (4439 Reading Rd. 45229). NO MEETING in JULY 2010. . Next General Membership Meeting is Thursday, August 26, 2010 at 6:00 PM at Integrity Hall (2081 Seymour Ave). NO MEETING in JULY 2010. . ******************************** ******************************** Click: NAACP Mission/Vision/Objectives . Click: NAACP Strategic Plan Initiatives ******************************** ******************************** 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 ******************************** ******************************** ******************************** 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. ******************************** ******************************** ******************************** . 55th Annual Cincinnati NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner: Friday, October 22, 2010 at 7PM at the Duke Energy Convention Center. The Theme is: "The Quest for Equality and Justice Continues". The Rev. Dr. Otis Moss, Jr, One of America's most influential Pastors and Civil Rights Leaders will be the Guest Speaker. Algernon Johnson is the event chair, Clarence Frazier and Betty Richard, co-chairs. Honary chairs are Wayne and Barbara Beimesch, Dr. Steve Reece, Sr., and Charles Winburn. Mark your calendar now! Call the Cincinnati Branch Office (281-1900) or 281-9900 for further information. ******************************** . Cincinnati NAACP 2010 FREEDOM FUND DINNER BUSINESS RESPONSE TRACKING: Click: (2010): Cincinnati NAACP 2010 Freedom Fund Dinner: Businesses that Responded "NO" ******************************** ******************************** 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 HIV and AIDS Awareness African American Businesses and The City of Cincinnati ******************************* ******************************** ******************************** 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: ********************************* 2009 Elections ISSUES/RESULTS: CLICK: (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 ******************************* CMHA Board of Directors Appointment Authority Challenged: ************************************* 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 ******************************* |
