By Gloria Dulan-Wilson
Hello All:
When was the last time - or even the first time - you were actually invited to participate in, or share your ideas with the mayor about what things are important to the city going forward?  Well here's your opportunity to be a part of the solution as Bill DeBlasio begins to take New York City in a new and better direction.   
 
Mayor-Elect Bill DeBlasio and Family on Election Night
I just received this communique from Arva Rice, President of the New York Urban League, and I'm sharing it with you.  Sunday, November 17, from 3:00 - 4:30, bring your questions, and ideas  (leave the grousing and griping at home - this is about constructive collaboration).  I think even the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity might want to take a mini-break from their anniversary celebration to participate in this event.  And, it's after Sunday Service, so instead of going for brunch, head over to the panel.  We all need to weigh in on what it is that New York needs to do going forward to save her soul - literally. 
The following is the press release.  Mark your calenders.  We voted for Bill, now let's make sure that we are part of the solution, going forward.
  • NEW MAYOR-ELECT BILL DeBLASIO
    COME OUT TO MEET HIM AND HEAR PANEL DISCUSSION ON TRANSITION FROM BLOOMIE TO A BETTER NEW YORK SPONSORED BY THE NY URBAN LEAGUE

    Putting the Public Back in Public Education: Education as a Civil Right

    When: Sunday, November 17, 2013, 3-4:30pm
    Where: The newly erected heated Transition Tent
    on Duarte Square (between Canal Street and 6th Avenue)
    Accessible by the #1 train or A/C/E to Canal Street
    Ever wonder how a new Mayor moves from campaign promises to implementing policy? Talking Transition is an open conversation about the future of New York City designed to transform the typically closed-door transition process between Election Day and the Inauguration into an opportunity for New Yorkers to make their voices heard.
    Please join us to share your concerns, feedback, thoughts and opinions during our panel discussion on:
    While waves of educational reform have had varied levels of success, there is one group whose interest in public education is unwavering – parents. Research and experience shows us that when parents are involved in their children’s education, it makes a profound difference. Students whose parents are engaged in their school experience do better academically, socially and vocationally regardless of economic status. Yet, parents’ voices were often absent or ignored in critical policy decisions about their children in the previous administration. This interactive panel discussion will focus on how newly elected Mayor Bill de Blasio in his first 100 days can set the stage for broader participation and better outcomes for New York City’s black and brown children.

    Panelists Include:
    Bertha Lewis - The Black Institute
    Mary Rice-Boothe - New Leaders for New Schools
    Tamika Mallory- Community Activist
    Rev. Michael Walrond - First Corinthians Baptist Church
    Jemar Ward - New York Urban League Young Professionals

    Moderator: Arva Rice - New York Urban League
    RSVP to president@nyul.org

    Get involved: Like TalkingTransition on Facebook and Follow @NYUrbanLeague and @TalkNYC2013. Or visit the website: www.talkingtransitionnyc.com

    About the New York Urban League

    The mission of NYUL is to enable African Americans and other underserved ethnic communities to secure a first class education, economic self-reliance, and equal respect of their civil rights through programs, services and advocacy. NYUL serves Manhattan, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Queens, and the Bronx. Our current service areas are Employment and Education Services and advocacy on behalf of these two areas.
    Through our comprehensive Absolute Success College Access Program, NYUL currently provides resources for academic improvement, Empowerment Days for career exploration and shadowing, scholarships for college bound students, and tools for leadership development. Our employment services provide both the employer and the job seeker with an array of services matching qualified candidates with employers who are actively hiring. The NYUL Technology & Education Center provides workshops in a variety of computer software and basic computer literacy training.
    New York Urban League
    204 West 136th Street
    New York, NY 10030
    USA

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    What are you going to do?

    Stay Blessed & 
    ECLECTICALLY BLACK
    Gloria Dulan-Wilson