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Black Minds Matter : The Real on Mental health

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on February 17, 2022 at 23:07

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We are excited to finally announce our ongoing panel addressing mental health in the Black community. So many of our brothers and sisters are suffering in silence. We want to thoughtfully tackle the difficult conversations that surround mental health.

Please join us! Panelists include:

La Shaun Aaron, Co founder of 805 Resistance, certified life coach and owner of Getting it Together Life Coaching & Consulting LLC, anti racist training facilitator and trained Sociologist.

Joan Claudette, Director of Mental Health Facility, psychology major, and Mental Health Advocate/ Founder of Black & Free VC.

Ríccí Bester-Adams, founder of Equality Action of Ventura County, Theatre/Social Justice/Screenwriting major, owner of House of Cici & Common Sense Mommy, social media volunteer at 805 Resistance and PDA Conejo Valley Board member.

Along with 3 other professionals on the panel, to discuss how Black Men deserve a space, and why it's a stigma to not discuss mental health.

We hope you all can join the panel of 6 to discuss! Stay tuned!

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Join us for the CT Sun/Boys & Girls Club of New Haven Vax Party! Get Back in the Game!

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on February 17, 2022 at 6:28

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Join us for the CT Sun/Boys & Girls Club of New Haven Vax Party! Get Back in the Game!

*Free basketball clinic hosted by the CT SUN with free WNBA basketballs
*Q&A Panel on COVID-19
*Free Snacks
*And Free COVID-19 vaccines (ages 5-17), administered by Griffin Health

SPECIAL GUESTS!
*Coaches Tharon Mayes and Christian Vick
*CT Sun Coaches Chris Koclanes and Analisse Rios
*Mayor Justin Elicker
*Health Director Maritza Bond
*Dr. Tamiko Jackson-McArthur....
*And BLAZE!

Limited to first 50 youth with one parent/guardian. Masks required and walk-ins welcome!

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African American Mayors Association Issues Statement on HBCU Bomb Threats

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on February 17, 2022 at 6:09
African American Mayors Association Issues Statement on HBCU Bomb Threats
(Washington, D.C.) — Amid a series of bomb threats targeting a host of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) during Black History Month, Mayor Sylvester Turner (Houston, TX), president of the African American Mayors Association issued the following statement calling on the nation to stand united against a hateful minority intent on disrupting racial progress.
 
“Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) were created to provide opportunities for people of color to gain access to higher education they were historically denied. Today, these institutions are bastions of innovation, vital cultural pillars, and economic growth engines powering communities and cities across the country.
“My fellow Black mayors and I are appalled by the ongoing bomb threats targeting these institutions. These anti-democratic attacks are relics of the racist past that made it necessary to intentionally create supportive social, cultural, and academic environments for people of color seeking higher education in the first place. 
“Our nation’s racial progress was, and remains, possible because the vast majority of Americans decide each day that racial violence and discrimination are against our values. For that reason, we must stand as a united front in support of HBCU communities and urge our political leaders to take swift action against hateful rhetoric and attacks attempting to take us back to our nation’s darkest days.”
“We support the ongoing efforts by the FBI to work cooperatively with federal and local law enforcement and to fully investigate these nationwide threats as racially or ethnically motivated violent extremism and hate crimes.”
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The African American Mayors Association (AAMA) is the only organization exclusively representing over 500 African-American mayors across the United States. AAMA seeks to empower local leaders for the benefit of their citizens. The role of the AAMA includes taking positions on public policies that impact the vitality and sustainability of cities; providing mayors with leadership and management tools; and creating a forum for member mayors to share best practices related to municipal management
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Bridgeport Connecticut Fire department recruitment

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on February 15, 2022 at 8:30

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Mission Statement

We, the members of the Bridgeport Fire Department, are dedicated to serve the people of the City of Bridgeport. We will safely provide the highest level of professional response to fire, medical, environmental emergencies and disasters, either natural or manmade. We will create a safer community through our extensive participation in Fire Prevention, Code Enforcement and Education for the public and department members. 

Our goal is to provide twenty-four (24) hour emergency service for the protection of life and property within a four (4) minute response time 

Bridgeport Connecticut fire recruitment

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Tom Ficklin Radio Show, WNHH 103.5 FM on Friday February 18th, at 11 am Eastern. My guest is Kebra Smith-Bolden

Posted by THOMAS FICKLIN on February 15, 2022 at 2:00

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 Referred to as the "Marijuana Guru in CT", by Hot 93.7's Nancy Barrow, Kebra Smith -Bolden has taken the Cannabis Industry in Connecticut by force, as much as she is one to be reckoned with. As the Market Leader for Women Grow Connecticut, Kebra is a pioneer in this Industry and has created a beautiful marriage between her love of Nursing and her passion for all things Cannabis. Being a Registered Nurse, Kebra has the knowledge and expertise in Health and Wellness. In addition, her insatiable desire to understand the Cannabis plant from each and every tricome to the DNA profile of cannabinoids affords her a unique perspective in this industry. CANNAHEALTH

 
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New Haven Public library In partnership with the City of New Haven's Department of Arts, Culture & Tourism Grants available

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on February 15, 2022 at 1:30

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Apply for a grant between $500 - $5,000

In partnership with the City of New Haven's Department of Arts, Culture & Tourism with funding from the American Rescue Plan Act, the New Haven Free Public Library will be facilitating the distribution of grants to New Haven artists and creative organizations.


Applications will be reviewed by a community panel monthly until June 1, 2022 or until all funds are awarded.

Who Can Apply?

  • Individuals who live in New Haven and identify as an artist/creative
  • Organizations (nonprofit or for-profit) that are located in New Haven, have a history of cultural programming, and less than a $500K annual operating budget

Project Guidelines:

  • Community events, projects, or programs
  • Located in the City of New Haven
  • Focus on arts, culture, or creativity
  • Happening before September 2022
  • Free or low cost to attend or participate

Applicants of color or organizations serving people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
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