August 4th, 2009
Three new job postings for Colours Inc.
The Coulours Inc. organization is hiring! Attached are three documents outlining the available positions.
Prevention Specialist – AMARI (PDF)
Youth Peer Prevention Specialist (PDF)
July 30th, 2009
Univ of Penn PhD Prep Program for Black Males
The University of Pennsylvania is launching an 18-month Academy here at focused on preparing Black males for admission to Ph.D. programs in education immediately upon completion of their undergraduate studies. They will begin the Academy this fall with 10 Black males who are in their junior year of college. Check it out here: http://www.gse.upenn.edu/blackmen
Each Academy participant will receive a 4-day all-expense paid visit to Philadelphia this fall; opportunities for meaningful engagement with the dean, faculty, graduate students, and Black male alumni; free enrollment in a 3-month Kaplan GRE Prep Course (for which Penn is paying $1,200 per participant); a current Black male Ph.D. student who will mentor him through the application process; and an application fee waiver when he applies for Fall 2011 admission to Penn (valued at $85). Most importantly, those who are admitted to our Ph.D. Programs two years from now will be fully funded for their entire 3-4 years of doctoral study.
Please forward this information to Black male undergraduates you know and encourage them to submit applications by August 21st. The Academy is only for Black men who are starting their junior year this fall and planning to graduate in Spring 2011.
Spread the word!
Thank you, Masiira
July 30th, 2009
People with Hope Conference
Attached please find material about the People With Hope conference Jaci is am sponsoring for the 6th straight year.
She hopes you will continue to express your support for her endeavors by attending the conference on Saturday, August 22, 2009, or by making a small financial contribution to help me complete the event arrangements.
Please read the materials attached and call Jaci with any questions at (267) 257-8979.
People with hope conference info (PDF)
July 22nd, 2009
Join us for a “Black in America 2″ Viewing Party on July 22 and 23, 2009
Dear Friends of The Brothers Network,
Have we truly entered a new era in American race relations with the
advent of the Age of Obama? Or is it simply that, as the old French
proverb goes, “the more things change, the more they stay the same”?
Last year, CNN explored the continuing contradictions of race in
America in its documentary series “Black in America.” On Tuesday, July
22, and Wednesday, July 23, please join us for a viewing and
discussion as CNN revisits the subject with “Black in America 2.”
We will meet at Cafe Mocha, 263 South 10th Street, Philadelphia, Pa.,
to watch the two-part program in a comfortable environment.
Afterwards, you are welcome to stay and discuss the issues raised in
each installment.
Light snacks will be provided. We will gather starting at 7:30 p.m.
Please RSVP by replying to thebrothersnetwork@gmail.com
Pease pass this invitaion along to your network.
We look forward to seeing you there.
–The Brothers Network
Advisory Board:
Brett Mapp
Noel Miles
Tony Montiero, PhD
Paule Turner, MFA
July 17th, 2009
Prodigy ball August 21st
The house of Prodigy is having a ball August 21, 2009 in Philly at 2709 Cecil B. Moore Ave at the Rainbow Lounge. Doors open at 8pm, ball ends at 2am. $20 cover charge. There are 3 transman categories, so start getting ready for your category now:
Realness: In the name of Kiron Prodigy with a red fitted
Sex siren: Bring us the king of the jungle (Tarzan) $$$
Body: Body, Body, King Rome Body!
July 17th, 2009
TMAN Dirt Bike & Camping Adventure in Central PA 8/28-8/30
Howie spoke to Denny at Willow Hill Camp & Trail and he is willing to knock $15 off each person’s fee since we’re a group of at least 6. That means $85 per person for the 4-5 hour dirt bike lesson. That includes a loaner bike and helmet. He only has 6 loaner bikes, but if more than 6 want to sign up he’s willing to run two back-to-back sessions of 4 people. Refund policy is: If you cancel 7 days prior to 8/29 you get a full refund on your deposit. If you cancel less than 7 days prior to 8/29 he won’t give you a refund on your deposit, but you can reschedule to take another class with him at another time. He needs a $40 deposit to hold your spot. I would like to collect checks made out to “Dennis Mann” at our 7/27 meeting, or you can give me cash and I’ll send a check in for you. If you can’t make that meeting, please e-mail me and I’ll arrange to get it another way. Camping is “primitive.” He said it’s a beautiful setting with a river. There are port-o-potties and fire rings. Firewood and water available in office. Grocery store within 5 miles. $20/site. So if we do 4 to a tent, that’s just $5 each. Check out the following website for a breakdown of the Motorcycle Safety Federation’s course, which is what we’ll be doing: http://www.dirtbikeschool.com/. There’s a good short video on the website of what to expect in our class. This is gonna be fun! We’ll leave Philly Friday evening and depart from the campsite Sunday morning. As of now, I have the following people down as going:
G
Lonnie
Leo
Chris
Robbie
Howie
Aquila
Shawn
If your name is missing from this list, please let Howie know!
IMPORTANT: ASAP (by end of tomorrow, July 22nd at the latest), please register for our dirt bike class at Willow Hill at the following: https://training.msf-usa.org/RES/dbs/enroll/StudentEntry.aspx?tuid=ZU%2fpLNIs%2fvH2Lv%2f7htHJxg%3d%3d
He needs everyone to register online in order to save our spots in the class.
Remember that you will be responsible for bringing the following: long pants, long sleeved shirt, over-the-ankle-boots, gloves, and safety glasses. He has helmets to loan us.
I need to collect a $40 deposit next Monday at our meeting. You can give me cash or check. I will then send in all of our deposits together. Then, you’ll need to give him the rest of the fee ($45) on the 29th.
July 6th, 2009
Second camping trip of the summer, this time with dirt biking!
TMAN is camping again one last time for this season. We’ll be headed to Central PA 2.5 from Philly to Willow Hill Camp and Trail from Friday, August 21st to August 23rd. The all-day dirt biking lesson is $100, and $20/night to camp. Bring cash, no credit cards accepted. If there is enough interest, we may be able to secure a group discount. You will need lunch, safety glasses, long pants, long sleeve shirt, over the ankle boots, and gloves. They can provide a helmet. The lesson is 5 hours in length with a 30 minute lunch break in the middle. You can visit the campsite and dirt biking website by clicking here. If you’re interested, please get back to Howie ASAP by emailing him here.
June 26th, 2009
Sign the Petition to Oppose SEPTA’s Gender Policing
Dear Liberty City member,
SEPTA’s policy of requiring M and F stickers on weekly and monthly passes is discriminatory, and General Manager Joe Casey has the power to change that policy and end that discrimination. Can you sign a petition urging him to do what’s right?
Sign here:
This policy hurts real Philadelphians every day. It causes harassment to gender non-conforming people, creates a safety risk by alerting other passengers to a rider’s difference, and creates an economic hardship for passengers who are denied use of their pass and are forced to pay additional fare.
June 24th, 2009
Septa transit officer position – July 13th deadline
Job Information
Job Title: #0007 – Transit Police Officer
Category: Police
City/Town: Philadelphia
Location: SEPTA
Type of Assignment: Permanent
Position Type: Full Time
Start Date: 6/14/2009
End Date: 7/13/2009
Additional Information
Degree Required: None
Job Description
SEPTA is recruiting for Transit Police Officers who will be responsible for ensuring the safety of the Transit Authority’s passengers, personnel and property, and shall enforce local, state and federal laws on and around the transit system. To be considered you must:
* Be at least 21 years of age and a U.S. citizen.
* Possess a high school disploma or GED, and a valid driver’s license.
* Successfully complete a pre-employment written examination, projected for early fall, 2009.
* Successfully complete the SEPTA Police Department’s physical fitness standards* which include:
* 1.5 mile Running test.
* Turnstile jump (42 inches high)
* Fence climb (6 foot chain link fence)
* Dummy drag (170 pound dummy, 100 feet in 45 seconds or less)
* Grip strength test (trigger pull; 21 times in 60 seconds or less)
* Must also pass Pennsylvania State (MPOETC) physical fitness requirements.
* Some of these tests may be challenging. SEPTA urges interested individuals to start improving their fitness levels now!
* Undergo an extensive criminal background investigation, as well as psychololgical and polygraph examinations.
*Pass a thorough medical examination, inclduing a substance abuse screening.
The SEPTA Police Department offers a benefits package, and a starting salary of $32,624 (you’ll reach top rate of $46,831 after 4 years.) Successful candidates will attend an accredited municipal police officer’s training course (PA act 120) immediately upon hire.
The deadline to apply is July 13, 2009.
June 23rd, 2009
TMAN is going to ATL
We are trying to solidify our plans to travel across country this fall.
Event: Atlanta Black Pride
Location: Hotlanta, GA
Date leaving Philly: September 3, 2009
Date returning to Philly: September 8, 2009
Total Amount needed for trip (includes: transport to and from, transport during events, hotel stay): $175*
Main Contact:
Please contact Lonnie by Tues, June 23, 2009 if you are interested (this is not a confirmation, just want to know how many people are interested).
*you will be responsible for your own food, activities, peep shows and souvenirs