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January 22, 2010



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 Justice for Oscar Grant
   I AM OSCAR GRANT





I Am Oscar Grant

We Will Not Forget
Oscar Grant!

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Habakkuk 1:4
Therefore the law is paralyzed, and justice never prevails. The wicked hem in the righteous, so that justice is perverted. (NIV)

Caravan for Justice Pt. 3


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Oscar Grant:
    BART has announced a
"partial settlement"
with Oscar's family.

Come learn how we can help insure justice.

Haiti:
Special attention to real relief for the people of Haiti. Special guests includes
Brother Pierre LaBossiere
of the
Haiti Action Committee
to bring us real reports from Haiti and how our help can best reach the people of Haiti.

We hope to see you there.


Remember, organization is more important than truth because an organized lie has more power than disorganized truth.

Saturday, January 30, 2010
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
807-27th St.
Oakland, CA

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VELMA'S
HOME OF THE SUNDAY BLUES 'N' JAZZ CLUB
2246 Jerrold Avenue, San Francisco
415.824.7646 / velmalanders@aol.com
www.velmas.net
 
 
 
SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 2010
JAKE SAMPSON
with Matt Baxter
Showtime 6:00

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All-Star Comedy Fundraiser

Wednesday, February 10, 2010
7:00 - 9:00 pm

ALL-STAR COMEDY FUNDRAISER

 RSVP & Contribute

Hosted by TONY SPARKS

Featuring
FRANKIE QUIONES
BRADLEY LUM
SHEA SUGA
BARBARA GARBER
DONALD LACY
G. KING
DENNIS GAXIOLA

In Honor of

SAN FRANCISCO DISTRICT ATTORNEY
&
CANDIDATE FOR CALIFORNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL 2010
KAMALA D. HARRIS


WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2010
7:00 PM


AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTS & CULTURAL COMPLEX
BURIEL CLAY THEATRE
762 FULTON STREET
SAN FRANCISCO
, CA 94102


Guest . . . . . . . . .  $100


Sponsors: Cathy D. Adams • Hyacinth C. Ahurounye • Lionel Bea  • Dr. Ernest L. Bonner • Kimberly Brandon • London Breed • James Bryant • Derf & Anita Butler • Jeff Clanagan • Caroline Celaya • Malia Cohen • Robert L. Demmons • Gilbert Eisenberg, Esq. • Mark T. Elliot • Stone Faure • Miguel Fonseca • Louis Garrett Sr. • Russell J. Giuntini, Esq. • Norman Green • Luisa E. Hildalgo • Cedric & Jo Jackson • Montel Jennings • Keith Johnson & the KJ Allstars • Dwayne Jones • Jennifer Jones • LaNiece Jones • Harlan & Naomi Kelly • James Kendrix • Lavaughn King • Marcus King • Brigette LeBlanc • Jaee Logan • Supervisor Sophie Maxwell • Richard B. Mazer, Esq. • Toye Moses • Al Norman • Charleston Pierce • Jacques Pryor • Chris Rachal • Karen Roye • San Francisco African American Democratic Club • Cheryl Smith • Felicia Smith • Tony & Rhonda Spires • Lynette Sweet • Tommy T’s Comedy • Carol E. Tatum • Shelly Tatum • Issac J. Vaughn, Esq. • John Wade II • Charlie Walker • Amelia Ashley Ward • Lola Whittle • Marc Zilversmit, Esq.
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Bank of America Neighborhood Excellence Student Leader Program

 

CONCORD LEADER SHIP COUNCIL

http://sharepoint.bankofamerica.com/sites/ConcordLeadership/default.aspx

 

Neighborhood Excellence Initiative

Student Leader nomination

 

The Student Leaders® Program is an integral part of Bank of America’s

Neighborhood Excellence Initiative®, and it offers community-minded high school juniors and

seniors an invaluable opportunity to help change the world through the following benefits:

• An 8-week paid summer internship at a local non-profit

• A Student Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C.

• Learn how nonprofits, government, and business can partner to create a positive

impact in our communities

If you’d like to serve the greater good, inspire others, and make the world a better place,

apply by February 17, 2010 at bankofamerica.com/neistudentleaders.


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BAYCAT logo BAYCAT Spring 2010 Classes


Each semester, BAYCAT offers free classes in the digital media arts. Students learn filmmaking, television production and animation using the latest digital technology, discovering their innate artistic abilities. We are now accepting applications for our Spring 2010 youth program as well as our paid young adult filmmaking and graphic design internship program.

 Free courses and internships in TV production and animation
Youth Media Program

The BAYCAT Youth Program offers free TV production and animation courses for students ages 11-17. Courses are held at the BAYCAT studio.


DIGITAL TV PRODUCTION

Create and produce your own TV show! Broadcast your ideas about your community and your world. You'll learn camera, lighting, editing techniques, and how to use visual effects like the green screen. Your final creations will be broadcast on Zoom-In 17, BAYCAT's award-winning TV show.

Session Dates: February 1 - May 5
Days & Times: Mon & Wed 4:30 - 6:30pm
Ages: 11-17
Instructor: Ya-Hsuan Huang


ANIMATION

Create your own animated short film! Learn about animation and character design in a professional environment using Adobe Flash software. Your final animation will be screened in this spring's episode of BAYCAT's Zoom-In.

Session Dates: February 2 - May 6
Days & Times: Tues & Thurs 4:30 - 6:30pm
Ages: 11-17
Instructor: Amber Yada


APPLY ONLINE: www.baycat.org

phone: 415-701-8228 x205
Studio BAYCAT Internship

The Studio BAYCAT Filmmaking and Graphic Design Internship is a competitive program that will enroll three talented digital media producers from the Bay Area community.

Interns are paid a stipend and will gain knowledge of workplace skills while developing a professional design and/or video production portfolio and reel. Interns also have an opportunity to observe and gain hands-on experience in the digital media industry.

The Spring 2010 internship program will offer technical training and mentorship for a graphic designer, a cinematographer and an editor. Please specify which track you are interested in when you apply.


GRAPHIC DESIGN TRACK
CINEMATOGRAPHY TRACK
EDITING TRACK

Paid Internship dates: March 16 - July 30
Days & Times: 8 hours a week
Ages: 18-25+

Application deadline: February 26th, 2010


APPLY ONLINE: www.baycat.org

phone: 415-701-8228 x212
Find BAYCAT at:
2415 Third Street, Suite 230  
San Francisco, CA 94107

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