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The Black Star Project, Our Board of Directors, Our Volunteers, Our Members, Our Staff, Our Youth, Our Parents, and Phillip Jackson
Champion of Change
in Education Award 2013
THE WHITE HOUSE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 25, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC - On Tuesday, February 26th, the White House will honor ten leaders who have devoted their time and efforts to helping further education among African Americans. These individuals have provided exemplary leadership in the area of education in the African American community at the local, state or regional level.
"President Obama has made providing a complete and competitive education for all Americans - from cradle to career - a top priority," said Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett. That's why, last summer, he signed an executive order to establish the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans. This week, we look forward to welcoming Champions of Change who have been working to ensure that all African American students receive an education that fully prepares them for high school graduation, college completion, and productive careers."
The Champions of Change program was created as a part of President Obama's Winning the Future initiative. Each week, the White House features a group of Americans - individuals, businesses and organizations - who are doing extraordinary things to empower and inspire members of their communities.
An announcement will also be made at the event by Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan about the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans. This initiative was established by an Executive Order signed by President Obama in 2012. The White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans will work across Federal agencies and with partners and communities nationwide to produce a more effective continuum of education programs for African American students. The Initiative aims to ensure that all African American students receive an education that fully prepares them for high school graduation, college completion, and productive careers.
Honoree:
Phillip Jackson and The Black Star Project - Chicago, IL
Phillip Jackson was born into and resided in public housing in Chicago. Mr. Jackson attended eleven Chicago public schools with varying levels of success. He graduated from Roosevelt University with honors with a degree in Philosophy and studied education at National College of Education. In his career, he has served as senior vice president of operations for a large retail book chain; assistant budget director for the City of Chicago; chief of staff for Chicago Public Schools; chief executive officer for the Chicago Housing Authority; chief for education for the City of Chicago; and president and chief executive officer for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago. He is founder and executive director of The Black Star Project, which works to create globally competitive, globally compassionate, globally cooperative students, parents, families, and communities.
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The Black Star Project, Our Board of Directors, Our Volunteers, Our Members, Our Staff, Our Youth, Our Parents, and Phillip Jackson
are being awarded the
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The Black Star Project challenges America to educate, invest in, care for and love Black children...and all American children!
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Champion of Social Justice 2014 Award
from
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM CDT
Chase Towers -
Chicago, Illinois
You must register below to attend this event
The Bridge: Connecting Philanthropy and Community will recognize two leaders in the local philanthropic and nonprofit sectors, as well as stimulate dialog and action around strengthening philanthropy's commitment to African American communities. In addition to honoring leaders, the event will feature a keynote speaker, Alan Jenkins, Executive Director and Co-Founder of The Opportunity Agenda, along with a question and answer session.
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If You Know of Any Organization In America Doing the Work of The Black Star Project, Support Them!
If Not, Support Us!!!
- Do you like our E-Newsletter?
- Have you used our data and statistics?
- Have we given you new, useful information?
- Do you listen to our radio show?
- Have you seen us on television?
- Did the fathers and men in your community participate in the Million Father March?
- Have you seen us in Washington or your state capital advocating for policies and programs to improve the plight of Black males?
- Is our work needed in 2014?
- Have we inspired you?
- Is educating Black children, and all children, important to you?
If so, please support The Black Star Project by becoming a dues-paying member. The Black Star Project is a 501(c)3 organization and your contribution is deductible to the extent allowable by law.
Will you support our important work by signing up here to contribute $100 dollars a year or will you contribute only $10.00 per month to our life-changing work? And will you please ask 5 of your friends to do the same?
Freedom is not free! Those who control the education of our children control the future of our race!
Sincerely,
Phillip Jackson
Executive Director
The Black Star Project
phone - 773.285.9600
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The Black Star Project
3509 South King Drive, Suite 2B
Chicago, Illinois 60653
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Study Finds African Americans See Barriers to Philanthropic Leadership
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JUNE 12, 2014
Despite an increased commitment to diversity within the philanthropic sector, a majority of African Americans do not believe they have real opportunities for meaningful leadership roles within the sector, a report from the Association of Black Foundation Executives finds.
When asked why African-American philanthropic professionals leave grantmaking work, 41 percent of respondents said their role within grantmaking institutions did not allow them to work directly with communities, 65 percent said they found professional growth opportunities elsewhere, and 22 percent said they were pushed out.
"Retention strategies are much more about changing the culture of philanthropy as well as providing diverse leaders with the 'armor' and protective factors they need to survive in foundation environments," said ABFE president Susan Taylor Batten, "particularly if they are leaders on issues of racial and social justice."
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In 2012 among American foundations,
- Only 3 percent of philanthropic institutions were led by Black chief executives
- Only 7 percent of philanthropic trustees were Black
- Only 9 percent of professional staff were Black
- 16 percent of program officers were Black
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Bring Back Our Girls
300 Nigerian Girls Kidnapped!
Join the international effort to save them?
to Help "Bring Back Our Girls"!!!
Dear Phillip,
As Secretary Kerry said, we will continue to provide counterterrorism assistance to help Nigerian authorities, during this terrible tragedy, to develop a comprehensive approach to combating Boko Haram. We continue to stand firmly with the people of Nigeria in their efforts to bring the terrorist violence perpetrated by Boko Haram to an end while ensuring civilian protection and respect for human rights.
Thank you for contacting the U.S. Department of State.
Bureau of Public Affairs
Office of Public Liaison
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