Thursday, January 19, 2006 Jessica Johnson, Founder of the Minority Scholarship Quest Program & Recipient of over $100,000 to attend college. Howard University School of Business Auditorium, Thursday January 19, 2006 7-9pm Sponsored by Speak2Society.

Thursday, January 19, 2006 BUILDING BY FAITH

A Community Economic Development Conference for Faith-Based CDCs and Non-Profits

January 19, 2006 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM at Morgan State University, William Donald Schaefer Engineering Building Baltimore MD 21251

February 2006

Montgomery County, Maryland Public Libraries Celebrate African American History Month

In observance of African American History Month during February, Montgomery County Public Libraries will host a variety of programs of interest to the public at branches throughout the county.  Programs to be held in the Mid-County region include: 

Saturday, February 4 – The Underground Railroad: A Personal Journey. Historian Anthony Cohen, a fourth generation descendant of a runaway slave, recounts the gripping tale of his ancestor, Patrick Sneed, who fled bondage in 1851. Ages eight and above. 2 p.m. Large meeting room, downstairs. Wheaton Library, 11701 Georgia Ave. 240-777-0678.

Thursday, February 9 – Second Story Duo Concert. Megin, Geoff and Herold play and sing music from West African and calypso music, on authentic African rhythm instruments. Family. 7 p.m. Twinbrook Library, 202 Meadow Hall Dr., Rockville. 240-777-0240.

Saturday, February 11 – African American Heritage Celebration featuring Griot Baba Jamal Koram with stories for the whole family. Crafts, read-a-thon and more. 1 p.m. Aspen Hill Library, 4407 Aspen Hill Rd., Rockville. 240-773-9410.

Tuesday, February 14 -- The African American Book Discussion Group will discuss “Unforgivable Blackness” by Geoffrey C Ward. Copies of the book available at the library. Adult. 7 p.m. White Oak Library, 11701 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring. 301-622-2492.

Thursday, February 16 – The African American Book Discussion Group will discuss “Walk Through Darkness” by David A. Durham. 18 years and older. 6-8 p.m. Rockville Library, Board Room, 2nd floor, 99 Maryland Ave. Contact Dianne Betsey, 240-777-0078 or Lisa Navidi, 240-777-0166.

Wednesday, February 22 – "John Edgar Wideman, Contemporary Black Novelist," noted author, Rhodes Scholar and the only writer awarded the PEN/Faulkner prize twice.Talk by Dr. Priscilla Ramsey of the Maryland Humanities Council Speakers Bureau. Adult. 7 p.m. Aspen Hill Library, 4407 Aspen Hill Rd., Rockville. 240-773-9410.

Saturday, February 25 – “Rhythmic Legacies,” a mix of traditions, dance and storytelling presented by The Erika Thimey Dance & Theater Company. Family. 2 p.m. Kensington Park Library, 4201 Knowles Ave. 301-897-2211.

Tuesday, February 28 – Book discussion on “Escape from Slavery: The True Story of My Ten Years in Captivity—and My Journey to Freedom in America” by Francis Bok. Discussion conducted by Kenneth Lewis, Kensington Park Library agency head. Adult. 11 a.m. to noon. Kensington Park Library, 4201 Knowles Ave. 301-897-2211. To request a sign language, cued speech or an oral interpreter for a library-sponsored program (seven days notice requested), contact the library hosting the program or the Special Needs Library at (240) 777-0960; TTY # 301-897-2217. Other accommodations provided with advance notice.

Northwestern University Black Law Students Association (BLSA) plans a month-long series of panels and events to educate the Law School community on important past, present, and future issues related to African Americans. More...

February 1, 2006 (Chicago)

Earl Dickerson
BALSA unveils photo at University of Chicago Law School of Earl Dickerson, first African American law graduate of the university. Patricia Lee discusses the contributions of Attorney Earl Dickerson on February 15th.

February 2, 2006

Farquhar Literary Voyage an afterschool reading project exploring the readings of Alisa Carbone in the Media Center.

February 9, 2006

PROJECT CHANGE HOSTS COMMUNITY FORUM ON TEEN CENTER (Maryland)

PROJECT CHANGE will host the first in a series of community forums to discuss plans for an Olney-area teen center, on Thursday, February 9, from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. at 3430 North High Street in Olney. Parking is available on the vacant lot next door; please avoid street parking. For more information, visit the Web site or send email to projectchange@comcast.net

February 9, 2006

Farquhar Literary Voyage After school literary project exploring the readings of Alisa Carbone in the Media Center

February 13, 2006

Call For Films, Authors and Speakers - Black Documentary Series (Washington, DC)
Next Generation Awareness Foundation ("NGAF") has chosen to expand a documentary series not only geographically, but also in terms of its composition. For 2006, NGAF has chosen to produce a 3 part series and is requesting documentary submissions: Annual National Black History Month Film & Discussion Series ~ Jan 2, 2006 ∙Black Docs ~ Feb 13, 2006 ∙Urban Film & Discussion Series ~ April 17, 2006
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February 15, 2006 (Noon)

University of Chicago Black Law Students honor the life of Earl Dickerson (Chicago, Illinois). Earl Dickerson was the first African American to graduate from the law school in 1920. Panel discussion.

February 16, 2006

Farquhar Middle School Literary Voyage After school literary project exploring the readings of Alisa Carbone in the Media Center

February 23, 2006

Farquhar Literary Middle School Voyage After school literary project exploring the readings of Alisa Carbone in the Media Center

March 13, 2006
10:00 am – 3:00 pm Congressman Albert R. Wynn, Fourth Congressional District of Maryland 11th Annual Procurement Fair and Business Expo for small business and entrepreneurs at The Universities at Shady Grove, Building II, University of Maryland, 9630 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, MD There is no charge for attendees. Expo for all categories of businesses: big, small, women and minority-owned. NIUE presents “Entrepreneurial Freedom, Prosperity and Development: Growing the Business” in Room 1022 at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm http://wynn.house.gov/issues2.cfm?id=11612

March 24, 2006 WHAT’S HOT!

Location: Western New England College School of Law Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Welcome

Panel: The Future of the Community Reinvestment Act

9:15 – 10:30 a.m.

• Michael Barr, Professor of Law, University of Michigan School of Law

• Cassandra Jones Havard, Professor of Law, University of Baltimore School of Law

• Keith Hylton, Professor of Law, Boston University School of Law

• Andrew Olszowy, Managing Examiner for the Supervision and Regulation of Consumer Affairs,

Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

• Eric Gouvin, Associate Dean and Professor, Western New England College School of Law

Break

10:30 – 10:45 a.m.

Panel: Eminent Domain and Public Use Takings After Kelo v. New London

10:45 a.m. - 12:00 noon

• Harry P. Carroll, Esq. of the Massachusetts Bar
• Patricia Lee, President and General Counsel, National Institute for Urban Entrepreneurship

• Jonathan Macey, Sam Harris Professor of Corporate Law, Corporate Finance and Securities Law, Yale Law School

• Eddie Perez, Mayor, City of Hartford, Connecticut

• Moderator: Jamison E. Colburn, Assistant Professor of Law, Western New England College School of Law

Luncheon and Keynote

12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m.

• Keynote Speaker: Richard Walker III,

Vice President, Boston Federal Reserve Bank

Panel: The Impact of Professional Sports on the Local Economy

1:30 - 2:45 p.m.

• Russ Denver, President, Affiliated Chambers of Commerce, Springfield, Massachusetts

• Chris Nikolis, Vice President, The American Hockey League

• Michael Enz, Assistant Professor of Economics, Western New England College

• Moderator: Sharianne Walker, Associate Professor of Sport Management, Western New England College

Break

Panel: Barriers to Access to Financial Services for Disenfranchised Groups

3:00 - 4:15 p.m.

• Leonard Baynes, Professor of Law, St. John’s University School of Law

• Kathleen Engel, Professor of Law, Cleveland State School of Law

• Margaret Henningsen, President, Legacy Bank

• Chris Sikes, Executive Director, Western Mass Enterprise Fund

• Moderator: Patricia McCoy, Professor of Law, University of Connecticut Law School

Wrap up and Closing Remarks

4:15 – 4:30 p.m. Issues in Community Economic Development

Conference information online at: ww.law.wnec.edu/lawandbusiness For directions to the Law School, visit www.law.wnec.edu

March 29, 2006
BELA (Business and Entrepreneur Leadership Association) invites you to attend their first city wide seminar. Students are attending from the graduate and professional schools at Howard, George Washington and Georgetown University. If you are students, alumni, faculty or staff at these or other institutions in the Washington area, this seminar is open. http://www.belaworks.org/realestate.htm

March 27-29
The Community Development Venture Capital Alliance 2006 Annual Conference will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 28 and 29 at the Marriott Marquis in New York City. The 2006 CDVCA Annual Conference -- the training and networking event for anyone interested in community development venture capital (CDVC) -- will offer a new case study, a variety of technically-focused breakout sessions, opportunities to hear from industry leaders, and networking with other practitioners and investors.

An introductory workshop entitled Double Bottom Line Investing: An Introduction to the CDVC Approach precedes the conference on Monday, March 27. This one-day workshop will provide an overview of the industry and practice of CDVC investing. If you are new to the field, attending this event serves as the ideal entry point to the conference as a whole. Details will be available on website www.cdvca.org.

The Community Development Venture Capital Alliance (CDVCA) is the network for the rapidly growing field of community development venture capital (CDVC) investing. CDVC funds provide equity capital to businesses in underinvested markets, seeking market-rate financial returns, as well as the creation of good jobs, wealth, and entrepreneurial capacity.

March30-31
Women in Law Leadership Academy http://www.abanet.org/women/
The ABA Commission on Women, the Section of Litigation and the Young Lawyers Division will hold their second Women in Law Leadership (WILL) Academy on Thursday and Friday, March 30-31, 2006 at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Hotel in Chicago. WILL Academy is intended for young women lawyers, specifically those three to ten years out of law school.

April 5, 2006 Granville Academy, Northern Virginia

Patricia Lee discusses “Structuring Your Business” with Youth in the Granville Academy at George Mason University

April 7, 2006

Alisa Carbone, author speaks to Farquhar Middle School community in Olney, MD about her novel “Stealing Freedom” and other childrens’ books.

April 12-13, 2006
The nation’s best small business owners will join the U.S. SBA during ceremonies in Washington, D.C. to mark National Small Business Week, and to honor the achievements of America’s top entrepreneurs, including the announcement of the National Small Business Person of the Year. http://www.sba.gov/news SBA Marks National Small Business Week
 
The annual observance of National Small Business Week is April 9-15, with events scheduled on April 12-13 at the Ronald Reagan International Trade Center. The 




 
two-day conference will focus on small business accomplishments, showcasing small businesses recovering from disasters. Four major awards will be presented, culminating with the announcement of the National Small Business Person of the Year.
 
This year’s National Small Business Week honors will feature special awards ceremonies that include:
 
• National Small Business Person of the Year award to be presented from among the State Small Business winners.
 
• Champion Awards honoring individuals and organizations dedicated to supporting small businesses.
 
• Phoenix Awards for small business disaster recovery and outstanding contributions to disaster recovery.
 
• American Spirit Awards to recognize the accomplishments of small businesses and small business volunteerism for disaster areas that were
impacted by hurricane Katrina, Rita or Wilma.
 
• Federal Procurement Awards for achievements in government contracting.
 
• Lender Awards recognizing lenders that have used SBA loan programs to support the growth of small businesses.
 
Prior to National Small Business Week events:
To schedule an interview with an SBA spokesperson regarding National Small
Business Week 2006 or schedule an interview with a National Small Business
Week 2006 award winner, contact Cecelia Taylor at (202) 401-3059 or Dennis Byrne at (202) 205-6567.
 
To register for National Small Business Week 2006, for additional information, and for a list of winners, visit the SBA Web site at http://www.sba.gov/sbw/.
 
Schedule of Events (Subject to Change)
 
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12
 
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Procurement Awards Luncheon United States Chamber of Commerce, Hall of Flags
 
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Evening Reception honoring Lenders and Champion Award Winners, United States Department of State, Ben Franklin Room
 
THURSDAY, APRIL 13
 
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Phoenix Awards Breakfast honoring Disaster Recovery Ronald Reagan International Trade Center, Atrium Hall
 
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. State SBA Awards Luncheon Honoring State Small Business Winners, Ronald