3. ACLU of Mississippi
Initiative 26 Is Defeated!
The mission of the ACLU of Mississippi voters rejected an amendment to the
Mississippi is very simple: To Mississippi Constitution intended to ban abortion and
defend the inalienable human to set up a legal challenge to Roe v. Wade.
rights and freedoms guaranteed
in the U.S. Constitution,
especially the Bill of Rights. We
accomplish our mission through
litigation, advocacy, public
education and community
organizing.
4th Annual Mississippi Youth Hip Hop
Tenth Anniversary Observance of Summit: Turn Up The Volume!
9-11 Terrorist Attacks The ACLU of Mississippi's 4th Annual Hip Hop Summit
Dozens of residents joined the American Civil was a success! More than 600 registered for the
Liberties Union of Mississippi in observance of summit and the annual Prevention of Schoolhouse To
the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist Jailhouse Conference. Youth participated in numerous
attacks. The program paid respect to the lives workshops July 9-10 at Jackson State University.
lost that day in 2001, but also examined the
impact post 9-11 that government policies have
had on the country's civil liberties.
www.aclu-ms.com
4. Advocates For Freedom is a new non-profit association of
concerned citizens whose mission is to foster awareness
on the MS Gulf Coast of the pervasive and growing
problem of human trafficking.
The main mission of Advocates For Freedom is:
To bring awareness and education to our community
To empower the general public to recognize Human
Trafficking and what to do to combat the social issue
Advocates For Freedom has accomplished much:
Spoken in 77 different locations
Put on 4 major trainings
Helped start 2 task forces (one State Wide and
one for the five Gulf Coast states)
Aided many victims
5. AIDS In Action Mississippi
AIDS Action In Mississippi (AAIM) was created to battle the 20+
years this epidemic has affected the people in this state, across the
country, and around the world. We have the knowledge and tools
necessary to end HIV/AIDS and improve the quality of life of the
individuals and families both infected and affected.
AAIM is a statewide grass roots organization dedicated to advocating
for the rights of all people infected and affected by HIV/AIDS.
Utilizing the voice and experiences of persons living with and
affected by this pandemic, we are committed to ending the effects of
HIV/AIDS on Mississippi.
www.aidsactionms.org
6. Asian Americans For
Change
In collaboration with MDES Program, Asian Americans for Change
(AAC) have reached out to more than 600 Vietnamese community
members in South MS lower 3 counties, Harrison, Jackson, and
Hancock
AAC have successfully placed two bilingual HVAC, one electrical,
and
one welding class in 2011. Two HVAC classes have graduated with
few Since the oil spill of April 2010, AAC has been working closely with
the who acquired EPA certification
fishermen community to inform them with accurate information and
resources
AAC in partnership with MDES has successfully enrolled close to
200
participants with the collaboration of MGCC with training such as
HVAC, electric, and welding; approximately 100 people that
www.aachange.org
completed
their training.
7. Back Bay Mission
Our 2011 Accomplishments
We have completed 18 projects in our Housing Recovery program which
include minor and major rehab projects; the work was completed by
volunteers. Over a 1,000 volunteers have put in over 15,000 hours of work.
A faith-based We housed 18 chronically homeless individuals with a diagnosed disability in
community our 14 units through Home At Last program which is a permanent supportive
development and housing program through HUD.
service agency We have provided assistance to over 4500 individuals in our Emergency
located in Biloxi, Assistance program, which includes utility relief; help with purchasing
prescription meds, obtaining I.D.’s, birth certificates and food from the
MS, that has pantry.
served the
We also have provided services to over 1000 homeless individuals through our
poorest of the Day Center; they were able to take showers, do their laundry, use the center
poor since 1922. as their permanent mailing address and utilize the computer for resume’
building and job searches.
Our 2012 Project
The building of a duplex for homeless veterans through our Affordable
Housing Initiative program. The funding will be provided through a HUD
supportive housing grant.
www.thebackbaymission.org
8. From the Oil Spill Relief and Advocacy Campaign Report
Numbers At Quick Glance:
30 = # of workshops, seminars, meetings - 18 town hall
meetings, 12 workshops, seminars and claims assistance clinics
in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.
45 - # of volunteer professionals mobilized from around the
country - BPSOS attorneys and legal staff, community
interpreters, citizen journalists, volunteer attorneys, CPAs and
tax professionals
550 = # of individuals directly assisted or served
10,000+ = Many thousands more were indirectly assisted via
educational radio programs and small media.
100,000+ = Pounds of food delivered to residents in need
through food bank joint operation
“With these accomplishments under our belt, we are moving forward in our fourth decade of operation…”
www.bpsos.org
9. Center For Environmental
& Economic Justice, Inc.
a non-profit community based organization that was
founded in 1989, (formerly UJAMAA Community
Services, Inc.) in Biloxi, Mississippi.
CEEJ’s objectives include organizing grass root community people and
other community-based organizations to affect public policy on socio-
economic development issues and environmental justice (EJ) concerns
that are germane to people of color and other ethnicities impacted by
injustices.
CEEJ is working to eliminate environmental health hazards and promote
economic sustainability through community education, hazard control
training, and by engaging in social justice issues that affect Afro-
Americans and other impacted ethnicities in Mississippi.
www.envirojustice.com
10. The Inclusive Schools Network (ISN) is a web-based resource for families,
schools, and communities interested in the topic of inclusive education. This
network has grown out of Inclusive Schools Week ™, an internationally-
recognized, annual event sponsored by Education Development Center, Inc.
(EDC). In 2011, ISN will be expanding its capacity to offer new products,
conferences, online events, and social networking opportunities.
The Ridgeland Challenger Baseball League celebrated its 20th season. The league has grown
from the original 18 to 125 players ages five to 67 playing on four youth teams and six adult
teams. The adult teams were formed, Paul Rogers, Challenger’s Co-commissioner explains,
“because the original kids grew up and didn’t want to stop playing.” The season runs from April
through June, with each team playing two games per week at Ridgeland’s Hite Wolcott Park.
The Challenger League is open to any child or adult with a disability who wants to play, at no
cost to the players or their families. While most of the players are from the Jackson Metro area,
the league includes several players who travel up to 100 miles for the opportunity to take a
swing.
www.msccd.org
11. Coastal Family Health Center, Inc. (CFHC) is a non-profit
501c(3) Federally Qualified Health Center serving
Hancock, Harrison and Jackson Counties, the three coastal
counties of Mississippi, since 1978, representing 33 years
of uninterrupted service to the area.
The Homeless Coordinator of Outreach Services is responsible for the following:
Coordination, communication and problem solving related to Coastal Family Health
Center’s homeless outreach services.
Assist in the development, implementation, monitoring and ongoing evaluation of The mission of Coastal
Family Health Center
CFHC’s homeless Outreach services policies. (CFHC) is to promote
healthy communities by
Coordinates data collection/reporting activities associated with outreach services. providing accessible,
quality primary
Coordinates activities with other outreach workers and work with staff of the healthcare services to all
homeless clinic, promotes customer services by resolving patient concerns in a persons regardless of
timely economic status. We
accomplish this with
manner.
competent and caring
Provides assistance to homeless patients and CFHC staff by helping to schedule staff who works to meet
and exceed expected
appointments with the clinics and other agencies. standards for care and
Develop linkage with city wide agencies in a collaborative effort to better the customer satisfaction.
welfare
of the homeless population located on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
www.coastalfamilyhealth.org
12. “The mission of Coastal Women for Change is to make a difference in our communities through
securing and revitalizing our neighborhoods. We do this by ensuring that our communities have
adequate information in a timely manner so that we can both influence and make informed
decisions about the recovery process and community development, now and in the future.”
CWC will strive to develop creative and innovative
projects that augment community development
CWC will continue to be an information center in CWC will build its community resource services
the community by raising public awareness by implementing:
and issues relevant to the residents of Youth Mentorship/ Leadership and
Biloxi and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Support Group Programs, Elderly
Projects, & Coastal Restoration
Projects.
With these goals in mind, the participation of the community we want to serve by
partnering with other organizations with similar purposes, CWC will make the
vision a reality and the community a safe and prosperous place to call home.
www.cwcbiloxi.org
13. The Commercial Appeal on November 26, 2011.
-By Amos Maki
Since March, about 300 people have signed up for a program designed
to steer them away from costly alternative financial institutions --
payday lenders, car-title lenders and check cashers -- and into regular
bank and credit-union accounts.
HOPE Opens New Full-Service Branch in Utica
Celebrates with Ribbon Cutting and Community Fair 11/5
Hinds County, MS – HOPE (Hope Credit Union) has opened a full-service branch to serve residents
of Utica, Mississippi, and surrounding communities. The location at 107 Depot Street is fully
staffed and able to provide HOPE’s complete range of affordable, responsible financial products
and related services.
The Clarion-Ledger on November 26, 2011.
-By Jerry Mitchell
With payday lending and check cashing services growing in popularity, some banks are
offering similar services…Bill Bynum, CEO for Hope Credit Union, offers a program
where credit union customers can borrow $500 over six months at 18 percent APR.
14. El Pueblo The Village
“As long as injustice continues to
take away the power of my
brothers and sisters, I shall El Pueblo is an active, vital organization helping
continue the journey and the immigrant communities along the Mississippi Gulf
fight…correcting everything that Coast.
stands against love. When love,
justice and mercy are our Changing Hearts and Minds: Projects that inform
incentives and our agenda, we the public of the immigrant reality in order to combat
shall overcome. the growing xenophobia in this country.
Peace, Joy and Justice”
-Sally Bevill Immigration Legal Services: El Pueblo houses the
Hispanic/Latino Ministries Immigration Legal Clinic,
which is recognized by the Board of Immigration
Appeals (BIA) of the U.S. Department of Justice. The
Clinic is staffed by the only two BIA accredited
paralegals in the state of Mississippi. The Clinic provides
high quality, low cost, family-based immigration services
greatly needed by immigrants of the Mississippi Gulf
Coast region. We specialize in family-based immigration.
A New U.S. Citizen!
Hector Tuesta became a U.S. citizen
at a swearing-in ceremony. He is
pictured receiving his naturalization
http://www.mississippigulfresortclassic.com/birdies-for-charity.php certificate with his daughter.
www.elpueblo-ms.org
15. &
Values
To end poverty and inequity in the South, we believe in building a
movement and organization that are accountable to the priorities of
low-income communities and supporting them…by…
The knowledge, voice, and empowerment of grassroots communities
Intergenerational movement building
Integrity, truth telling, character building, and moral leadership
Meeting people where they are, respect, inclusion, and cultural understanding
Building individual and community resilience, helping each other learn to help ourselves
Opportunity, equity and justice
Quality, accurate, timely, and user-friendly information
Transparency and accountability
Taking action
Commitment, consistency, and passion to do what it takes to accomplish our purpose
Publicly naming our core values and supporting people to live them
www.equityandinclusion.org
16. Who Are We
The Gulf Coast Fair Housing Center (GCFHC) is a private non-profit organization.
The center was established by the National Fair Housing Alliance and a group of
concerned Gulf Coast citizens in 2003. GCFHC is active in 6 Mississippi Gulf Coast
Counties: George, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Pearl River and Stone.
The Mission
The Fair Housing Center of the Gulf Coast Region of Mississippi is dedicated to
eliminating housing discrimination and furthering equal housing opportunities
through education, outreach, advocacy, and enforcement of fair housing laws.
What We Do
GCFHC furthers fair housing by dividing its efforts into 2 major categories:
education and enforcement. GCFHC educates Gulf Coast citizens about their
rights under Fair Housing laws and through mass media, presentations, seminars,
workshops, publications etc. In an effort to enforce fair housing laws, GCFHC
takes fair housing complaints from individuals. Complaints are researched and
investigated and clients are assisted in finding the best remedy to their fair
housing issue.
www.makeitfair.com
17. United For A Healthy Gulf
Gulf Fish Forever - The Gulf of Mexico provides jobs, food, and
recreation to millions of people. As a marine habitat, it is a
national treasure that we should all want to preserve.
Commercial fishing is a key economic driver around the Gulf.
Global Warming - The Gulf of Mexico is ground zero for the
impacts of climate change. Rising sea-levels, more powerful
hurricanes, and invasive species are all serious threats to the
natural resources of the Gulf, our homes, and our communities.
Healthy Waters - The Gulf Restoration Network works to
protect and restore waters throughout the Gulf of Mexico that
are critical to recreation, fisheries, wildlife habitat, and
drinking water.
Natural Defenses - Hurricane Seasons have shown how
vulnerable Gulf coastal communities are. As impacted areas
rebuild, decision-makers and planners must protect and
enhance the natural barriers that help protect our communities.
www.healthygulf.org
18. A Housing Resource Center…
Mission: Hope Community Development Agency will leverage
resources to build capacity and develop viable, affordable
Supporting the
and stable neighborhoods.
individuals, families,
small businesses, and Vision: Hope Community Development Agency will unite
neighborhoods of partners to create vibrant and sustainable communities.
Biloxi, Mississippi. Case Management - The main focus of Hope Community
Development Agency is to assist our clients with obtaining
sustainable permanent housing.
Community Outreach - Hope CDA also supports efforts to
maintain the integrity of East Biloxi by participating in and
disseminating information to residents on pressing issues such
as: FEMA trailers, Flood Elevation levels, Environmental issues,
and any other concerns that affect the quality of life in the
community.
www.hopecda.org
19. Lutheran H
Episcopal
engage…educate…empower…
Services In
Mississippi
LESM is a faith-based, non-profit organization serving at-risk
families and children throughout Mississippi.
We serve people of all ages, races, religions and economic
circumstances. Our commitment is to help transform the lives of
at-risk individuals, families and communities so that they may
become more interdependent, secure, empowered, healthy and
hope-filled.
Our Vision: To rebuild and restore family and community.
Our Mission: Guided by Christ’s love and grace, LESM serves as an
instrument seeking to bring dignity, healing, justice, hope and
encouragement to all people.
www.lesm.org
20. Dedicated to the Empowerment of People with Significant Disabilities
WHAT WE DO:
Supplying information and referral services to allow sufficient access
and utilization of available assistance;
Furnishing peer support and guidance to encourage, establish and
maintain independent living attitudes and philosophies;
Rendering advocacy and self-advocacy support on an individual or
systems-wide basis;
Providing skills training instruction in an array of areas to improve
specific independent living abilities and competencies;
Assisting individuals with disabilities in their efforts to transition
successfully from institutions back into their own homes and communities
and preventing the institutional placement of people with disabilities.
Providing or coordinating equipment or supplies, modifications or
other services that improve an individuals capacity to live independently
www.lifeofms.com
21. COUNTING IN THE GULF COAST: HIGH EXPECTATIONS; LOCAL FRUSTRATION; UNCERTAIN OUTCOME
“…Other active local partners in
Louisiana's Gulf Coast included Voice of
the Ex-Offender, National Urban League,
Puentas, Neighborhood Partnership
Network, Vietnamese American Youth of
Louisiana-New Orleans, and Mary Queen
of Viet Nam Community Development
Corporation. Partners in coastal
Mississippi included Coastal Women for
Change, NAACP-Biloxi, and
http://www.civilrights.org/publications/reports/census-gulf-coast-2011/counting-in-the-gulf-coast.html
GURLS for Life, 2010 Eden Street, Pascagoula, MS 39581
228-218-2348
22. At Mercy Housing and Human Development, our main goal is to provide home-
ownership opportunities to families whose income is between 30 percent and 80
percent of local HUD median income.
By collaborating with other organizations having similar missions and values, MHHD
uses integrated strategies to provide housing, community and economic development
for low-wealth families of Mississippi. Through research, analysis, advocacy, direct
services and community organizing, MHHD responds to contemporary needs.
Since 1997, MHHD has helped first-time homebuyers purchase homes. The value of
homes bought since that time tops $6.3 million. Grants awarded by MHHD toward
these purchases exceed $1 million.
At Mercy Housing and Human Development, not only are we lighting the path toward
home ownership, but we are staying involved post-purchase with programs that
promote home maintenance and continuing financial stability. We strive to empower
communities through home ownership and to enable families to build better lives.
23. MCJ HIV Epidemic in the
South Reaches Crisis
Proportion
The Southeastern U.S. is
Policy Campaigns experiencing the highest
At the heart of our mission to create a just society is a rate of new HIV/AIDS
desire to build healthy communities across Mississippi. By infections, says the
The Mississippi Center for engaging elected officials, faith-based leaders, media, executive summary of a
community activists, educators, childcare providers, research report released
Justice is a nonprofit, public
healthcare professionals and other advocacy partners, the by The Southern
interest law firm committed HIV/AIDS Strategy
Mississippi Center for Justice provides the legal
to advancing racial and Initiative (SASI).
perspective to policy initiatives that improve the lives of
economic justice. Supported -November 29, 2011
Mississippians.
and staffed by attorneys, Mississippi Center for
community leaders and IT Support Justice's founding
volunteers, the Center The Mississippi Center for Justice operates two offices, president and CEO
develops and pursues presenting a great need for document transfer and multi- Martha Bergmark
strategies to combat office networking between the two offices. An IT expert honored as part of
could analyze current systems and technology tools, and President Barack
discrimination and poverty
offer recommendations for improvements. Technology Obama's Winning the
statewide. Future Initiative.
trainings are also needed.
–October 13, 2011
Paheadra Robinson
Honored with Florence
Kelley Consumer
Leadership Award
-October 6, 2011
Volunteer attorneys provide recovery assistance
www.mscenterforjustice.org
24. MCIDTF's own, Rev. Dr. Alice MCIDTF Role and Accomplishments in
Graham has been awarded Disaster Response and Recovery
the Purpose Prize to celebrate
a well life of dedication to the MS Coast Interfaith Disaster Task Force (MCIDTF) was formed in 1980
betterment of others and the
as a Long Term Recovery Committee to respond to the needs of MS
communities in which they
Gulf Coast citizens following hurricane Frederick .
live.
"With decades of energy and MCIDTF also coordinates a bi-monthly learning collaborative that
passion ahead of them, five brings together mental health professionals, clergy, community
people will win the 2011 leaders, and disaster relief professionals for training and networking
Purpose Prize® for improving to address the unmet needs of coastal communities and work
their communities and the together to provide solutions that address these needs utilizing
world." collaborative efforts.
Congratulations,
Rev. Graham! MCIDTF Endeavors:
MCIDTF is currently working with its partners to address the short and
long term impacts of the Gulf Oil Spill Disaster on coastal residences.
As a member of South MS Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster it
played a key role in the Summit’s organization and coordination.
MCIDTF is working with local partners to determine necessary
resources for assisting citizens impacted by the Oil Spill Disaster.
www.msidtf.org
25. MHAP MISSION
The Mississippi Health Advocacy Program (MHAP) strives to be a strong, effective voice for
improved health care for all throughout the state of Mississippi, especially those whose health
is threatened by poverty, racism, malnutrition and violence. MHAP will work with communities
to identify health needs and formulate strategies for change, and will research, analyze,
propose and promote policies that will enhance the health status of every person, regardless
of financial status.
RESEARCH & COMMUNICATION
MHAP researches health care and human services initiatives at the state and national levels
and serves as an information clearinghouse for groups across the state. MHAP provides
speakers for church and professional groups on health policy and advocacy. The program
provides more detailed information on health policy and funding during the legislative session
through special previews, action alerts, and updates and keeps the public informed by
providing timely news links on issues of importance.
PROVIDING LEADERSHIP
MHAP promotes health system change by developing innovative health and human services
policy and monitoring implementation. The program also provides information and support to
front-line workers and poor communities as they work to address problems at the local level.
Mississippi Health Advocacy Programs (MHAP) combines research, analysis and grass-roots
organizing to improve health policies, practices and funding in Mississippi, especially in
support of the state’s poor and undeserved people.
www.mhap.org
26. -By Susan Eaton
August 10, 2011
One year after Arizona’s dread SB 1070 took effect,
progressives have transferred their fear and
loathing to the 2011 winner in the mainstream
media’s toughest-immigration-law-in-the-nation
contest: Alabama’s HB 56.
The Mississippi Immigrants Rights Alliance (MIRA) is a membership-based alliance which
seeks to expand the rights and opportunities of vulnerable immigrants in Mississippi–and
by example and extension inform the national policy debate over immigration reform.
MIRA works to support immigrants in the exercise of their rights through providing legal
services, organizing, advocacy and public education. MIRA was formed in the Fall of 2000
in response to the needs of the rapidly growing, largely Latino immigrant population in
Mississippi. Through constant vigilance and activity, MIRA members have successfully
advocated the defeat of anti-immigrant legislation introduced in Mississippi, including
English-only bills and other oppressive measures.
Espera y Piensa Stop and Think
www.yourMIRA.org
27. ABOUT MLICCI
Quality Early Care for All Mississippi's Children
The Mississippi Low-Income Child Care Initiative (MLICCI) is a
statewide, nonprofit organization of parents, providers, and
community leaders working together to:
Enhance the quality of child development experiences for all
low-income children living in Mississippi;
Advocate improved child care policies and greater public
investment in child care subsidy programs for low-income
families; and
Build a strong, grassroots constituency.
www.mschildcare.org
28. MS Rainbow Alliance, originally known as Mississippi Gulf Coast Gay
Community Social Club, has spearheaded the drive to host outstanding
events and provide social support and public information. The primary
goal of MS Rainbow Alliance has been to become a fixture in the community
that is dedicated to educating and fostering understanding and patience
between the Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex
(LGBTQI) and heterosexual communities with the certainty that it will lead
to mutual acceptance and fairness among all residents of Mississippi.
MS Rainbow Alliance is committed to the elimination of discrimination
based on sex, gender, race, class, socio-economic status, ethnic
background, sexual orientation, age, physical ability, cultural background,
religious belief, lack of religious belief, HIV status, or mental health status.
www.wix.com/msrainbowalliance.com/homepage
29. Located in the heart of
east Biloxi, Moore
Community House serves
low-income families with
quality child care,
MOORE PROGRAMS INCLUDE: education and programs
EARLY HEADSTART for community
Providing early care and education for infants to three-year-olds and development, leadership,
comprehensive health and family support services--including for pregnant and comprehensive family
mothers. MCH's program targets teen mothers so they can remain in school services.
and graduate. The program now operates in a new post-Katrina facility on
the Hope 6 public housing site in Biloxi. CHILD CARE FOOD PROGRAM
MCH's Child Care Food Program provides each enrolled
child with nutritious meals and snacks. It also supports
nutrition education.
COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY SERVICES
Case management starts with an intake interview with each parent and includes
a comprehensive family needs assessment. MCH responds where possible and
makes referrals to partner community organizations.
EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING REFERRALS
MCH offers employment and training referrals for adult
residents who live in public housing and have kids in our
child care programs.
www.moorecommunityhouse.org
30. MOVING FORWARD
One person, one vote:
The principle derived from the Equal Protection Clause of
the Fourteenth Amendment that each person's vote should
Moving Forward Gulf count the same as every other person’s vote which is
Coast, Inc. is a
achieved by requiring that all legislative districts be drawn
community-based
initiative committed
approximately equal in population.
to Restorative
Justice for residents What is Operation Recover and Restore?
of the Gulf Coast Operation Recover and Restore is a restorative justice
region. project consisting of a threefold awareness and regional
advocacy campaign that works with residents from the
Gulf Coast through the following community-based
initiatives.
The New Orleans Black Men & Boys Initiative (NOLA BMBI) MFGC 2010-2013 Redistricting Awareness &
The NOLA BMB Initiative seeks to shape a new future for black Advocacy Initiative:
men and boys in the great city of New Orleans. This is a multi- Not counting displaced persons who are and have
year initiative is composed of strategic community and been actively rebuilding will also adversely affect
national campaigns focused on issues of critical impact on congressional redistricting. Louisiana post Katrina
Black Men & Boys. Community-rooted campaigns will focus on stands to lose one Congressional District and one
community-building and policy advocacy. Together these Electoral vote in March of 2011.
separate campaigns work toward one shared vision of helping
to make New Orleans a place where Black Men & Boys thrive.
31. World AIDS Day: Getting To Zero: Take a Stand For Freedom
From cities and communities to In Your Community: JOIN
college campuses, NAACP units are the stand For Freedom
focused on how to prevent new campaign for voting rights.
cases of HIV/AIDS.
Daisy Bates Education Founded in 1909,
NAACP Takes Death Penalty Summit: December 1-3, the NAACP is the
Fight to CT: NAACP President & 2011 "Finding Our Way nation's oldest and
CEO Benjamin Todd Jealous joins Back to First" - Get largest civil rights
Troy Davis' sister Kim in details and information organization. From
Connecticut to call for the repeal for this year's education the ballot box to
of the death penalty. summit Thursday, Dec. the classroom, the
1— Saturday, Dec. 3. thousands of
dedicated workers,
organizers, leaders
and members who
make up the
NAACP continue to
fight for social
justice for all
Americans.
James Crowell Ruth Story Johnis Ross
Biloxi Branch Gulfport Branch NAACP Youth
NAACP President NAACP President Advisor
www.naacp.org
32. Developing Leaders and Transforming Organizations
The National Alliance of Vietnamese American Service Agencies (NAVASA)
is a national organization whose mission is to improve social and economic
justice in the Vietnamese communities throughout the country. NAVASA
achieves its mission by implementing three key strategies:
(1) Building organizational capacity of Vietnamese-led community-based
organizations (CBOs) and faith-based organizations (FBOs),
(2) Developing a new generation of non-profit leaders, and
(3) Increasing funding support for Vietnamese CBOs and FBOs.
NAVASA launched the National Dan Than (Be the Change) Corps in
2004 to prepare a new generation of nonprofit leaders. To date:
-3 Dan Than alumni serve as current executive director of nonprofits
-2 Dan Than alumni received New Voices Fellowship
-Dan Than corps members serve in 10 different host sites: Silver
Spring, MD; Springfield, MA; Atlanta, GA; New Orleans, LA; Biloxi,
MS; Houston, TX; Seattle, WA; San Jose, CA; Sacramento, CA; and
Oakland, CA.
33. "The Mission of the North Gulfport Community Land Trust is
to protect and preserve the African American cultural
heritage, and honor the ancestors of the North Gulfport
community through the creation of permanently affordable
housing, community advocacy and reinvestment."
There is no Plan B: The cost of the Port of
Gulfport expansion for neighboring communities
The port expansion may sound like a great idea, but it is actually a total waste of
valuable money that was supposed to go to the people here. $570 million dollars was
allocated to the repair and reconstruction of low and moderate income homes in the
wake of Hurricane Katrina, but our political figures misused those funds. Supporters
of the expansion say that this port will bring in more money and jobs to Mississippi.
There is the theory that once the Panama Canal expands, the influx of ship traffic will
bring business to the port of Gulfport, but is that really how things will play out?
34. Oxfam America is an international relief and
development organization that creates lasting
solutions to poverty, hunger, and injustice.
Together with individuals and local groups in Raymond C. Offenheiser
more than 90 countries, Oxfam saves lives, President, Oxfam America
helps people overcome poverty, and fights for
social justice. We are one of the 15 affiliates in
the international confederation, Oxfam. ‘This belongs to them’
Haiti: reducing the risk of flooding in Artibonite
www.oxfamamerica.org
35. The Oil is Still Here and So Are We: Six months after
"How many disasters will it take
the onset of the BP disaster, a lot has changed in the
until our leaders decide to act? We
Gulf region. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar
don't want to see one more oil
restructured the former MMS, which oversaw offshore
disaster. The BP disaster was
oil and gas activities; improved regulations for
supposed to be the wake up call,
offshore drilling has been put in place, and; a
but we hit the snooze button. Today
moratorium for deepwater drilling was enacted and
the alarm went off again."
then recently lifted however, tougher standards have
- Michael Brune, Sierra Club
made it more difficult for oil companies to resume
Executive Director.
drilling immediately.
Dead baby dolphins
wash up in Gulf
Extremely high
numbers of dead baby
dolphins are washing
up along the beaches
“Tell President Obama to clean of the Gulf of Mexico.
up our air”
http://mississippi.sierraclub.org/
36. A Rich History Who We Are
Richard Cohen at US Supreme The Southern Poverty Law Center is a nonprofit civil rights
Court organization dedicated to fighting hate and bigotry, and to
The SPLC was founded to ensure seeking justice for the most vulnerable members of society.
that the promises of the civil
rights movement became a Southern Poverty Law Center Calls on
reality for all. Since our Birmingham to defend Students
founding in 1971, we’ve won The Southern Poverty Law Center called on the
numerous landmark legal Birmingham, Ala. community to demand that city
victories on behalf of the officials stop allowing police officers to use Mace
exploited, the powerless and the against students in Birmingham’s public schools.
forgotten.
Note to Alabama AG 'Big Luther': Stop Acting So Small
Our lawsuits have toppled
institutional racism in the South, By Richard Cohen, President
When George Wallace stood in the "schoolhouse door” to stop African-
bankrupted some of the nation’s American students from enrolling in the University of Alabama, it was
most violent white supremacist all for show. With Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange, we can
groups and won justice for only hope that his position is similar political posturing.
exploited workers, abused
prison inmates, disabled
children and other victims of
discrimination.
www.splcenter.org
37. Purpose
Recognized in 2001 as one of A Rich History
Mississippi's Ten Most
Endangered Historical Places, Throughout the 1970s
the Turkey Creek estuary was and much of the
settled following the Civil War 1980s, Turkey Creek's Derrick
land use, folkways, Christopher Evans
by African-American freedmen whose twenty- Executive Director
first century descendants now find themselves community institutions, and architecture
besieged near the geographic and commercial remained remarkably true to earlier
epicenter of Mississippi's second largest and times. Land was security passed from one
fastest growing city (Gulfport). generation to the next and descendants
of the settlers held tight to the long,
narrow lots extending south from Rippy
Road to the creek and beyond.
Perpetual Recovery
“I remember the land, where I ran and played and picked flowers.
We fished and picked blackberries, we played soft-ball--all on the
Turkey Creek. Now it has been taken over by the drug dealers.
You see, African Americans couldn’t swim in the Gulf of Mexico,
so we played in the Turkey Creek. We also used it for baptizing
and fishing. We must save the Turkey Creek-- it saved us.”
North Gulfport Community Land Trust Founder: Rose Johnson
www.turkey-creek.org
38. MISSION AND PURPOSE
Our mission is to provide safe, permanently affordable
housing and security from displacement for low-
moderate income residents.
Our purpose is to build strong and stable communities
through the empowerment of its residents by offering
access to education, healthcare, training and other
resources. Every year, we
As neighborhoods
improve, we target have made it
new partners to possible for
hundreds of
strengthen our
people to receive
organization as
GED diplomas. A
new challenges are
Youth IDA Program competitive VITA Tax Preparation
embraced. We workforce has
continue to made essential
explore housing the importance of
development and having an
advocate for educated
housing-related background.
needs. Prescription Assistance
www.visionsofhopeblx.org
39. Because we are free people, CHÚNG TA NÓI TÊN BẠN
born of free people, Bưởi vì chúng ta sinh ra là người tự do,
who are born of free people, Sinh ra của tự do,
back as far as time begins, Là người sinh ra người tự do,
we celebrate your freedom. Từ ngày xưa khi thời gian mới bắt đầu,
Chúng tôi ca tụng niềm tự do của bạn.
Because we are wise people,
Bưởi vì chúng ta là người có trí tuệ,
born of wise people, Sinh ra của người có trí tuệ,
who are born of wise people, Là người sinh ra người trí tuệ,
we celebrate your wisdom. Chúng tôi ca tụng trí tuệ của bạn.
Because we are strong people, Vì chúng ta là người hùng mạnh,
born of strong people, Sinh ra của người hùng mạnh,
who are born of strong people, Là người hùng mạnh sinh ra người hùng
we celebrate your strength. mạnh,
Because we are magical people, Chúng tôi ca tụng sự hùng mạnh của bạn.
Vì chúng ta là người kỳ diệu,
born of magical people,
Sinh ra của người kỳ diệu,
who are born of magical people, Người kỳ diệu sinh ra người kỳ diệu,
we celebrate your magic. Chúng tôi ca tụng sự kỳ diệu của bạn.
My people, we gathered here to Công dân ơi, chúng ta gôm lại đây để nói
speak your names… đến tên bạn……
