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Partnership with African-American Fraternities |
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Written by Armen Babajanian
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Thursday, 18 February 2010 |
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big brothers big sisters announces partnership with African-American Fraternities On February 25th, Big Brothers Big Sisters will hold a press conference at 9:00 am at City Hall to announce a collaborative partnership with Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi and Omega Psi Phi, three of the nation’s largest African American fraternities in the country. The partnership’s purpose is to encourage more African American volunteers to step up to mentor more African American children, particularly males. February is Black History Month and all four organizations are eager to launch the partnership during a time that coincides with a celebration of the African American culture. The Big Brothers Big Sisters program provides mentors for a diverse population of children. However, the program’s volunteer representation is not as diverse. Twenty percent (20%) of the children on the Big Brothers Big Sisters waiting list are African American. 76% of these children are male and 24% are female. In contrast, 8.5% of the volunteers who are currently applying to be a mentor are African American; 24% male and 76% female. Councilwoman Ivy R. Taylor will be present to comment on the District 2 Youth Initiative held in December during which community stakeholders called for more mentoring for youth in their community. WHO: Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas; Councilwoman Ivy R. Taylor; representatives from Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi and Omega Psi Phi WHERE: San Antonio City Hall [front steps] WHEN: Thursday, February 25 at 9:00am About Big Brothers Big Sisters The purpose of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas program is to provide the support children need to make good choices, avoid risky behaviors and to develop the assets they need to grow up to become healthy, contributing, productive adults. During these challenging economic times children are more at risk than ever before of living in poverty, being abused, joining gangs, dropping out of school, engaging in substance abuse, juvenile delinquency and incarceration, and early pregnancy. Research consistently shows that Big Brothers Big Sisters can help stop these destructive cycles for children who are mentored through the program. For more information, visit www.bigmentor.org or call (210) 225-6322. ### |
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"WHY DIDN'T THEY KNOW?-A REFLECTION ON BLACK HISTORY |
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Saturday, 29 March 2008 |
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“WHY DIDN’T THEY KNOW?” takes exception to this year’s Black History Month theme emphasizing “Multi-Culturalism.” The article captures an array of issues that emanated while shopping at a large grocery chain store in San Antonio, Texas. It infuses a number of issues around racial identity, perceptual distortion, politics of race, underemployment, substance abuse, health and individual/group interaction. It engages the reader through a series of questions using historical and current insights designed to encourage discussion and critical thinking. |
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Texas' First Black Owned Business |
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Written by J.A. Soli
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Monday, 03 March 2008 |
 For Immediate Release: Black History Month Contact: Wilson Pottery Foundation (www.wilsonpotteryfoundation.org) Texas Remembers First Black Owned Business for Black History Month Seguin, TX – During the month of February African-Americans are honored for their contributions to America. Here in Texas the Wilson Slave Potters are among the elite. When the cash cow cotton served as the South’s economy - Hiram, James, Wallace, Andrew and George Wilson tapped into another much needed market, stoneware (pottery). After being freed from their slave master, John McKamey Wilson, Jr., H. Wilson and Co. was formed (1869) with Hiram leading the way. History was made as H. Wilson and Co. became the first African-American owned business in the state of Texas. The five former slaves operated the business for almost 20 years and during that time Hiram began to build up the Capote community by building a church and establishing a cemetery, which are national historical recognized landmarks. H. Wilson and Co. is widely known for they provided cookware for much of Central Texas from churns, bowls and pitchers to jar storage and chamber pots. They did it all and they did it well. Known for their salt-glaze and unique handle construction, Wilson Pottery stood in a class of its own for they also marked the name of the business (H. Wilson and Co.) on the top of their creations, which was a practice not adopted by their contemporaries. Today the descendants of the Wilson Potters celebrate their ancestor’s legacy through The Wilson Pottery Foundation (www.wilsonpotteryfoundation.org) and their largely attended family reunion. The Pottery Foundation was founded by a combination of Wilson family members and prominent members of the Seguin community. The foundation receives grants from the Texas Historical Commission and major corporations through-out the region. They also monitor and supply the delicate pottery for showings and interviews. Currently Wilson Pottery can be seen at the Institute of Texan Cultures and through museum exhibits and art galleries in Texas. It’s been over a century since the first African-American owned business closed its doors in 1884 however the struggles of the Wilson Potters and the legacy they left behind continue to live through many different forums from the Texas History Books, Texas Handbook Online to a special month for which all remember and honor their accomplishments. The church, cemetery and one of three pottery sites –where James and Wallace continued to make pottery after Hiram’s passing in 1884- are visited by hundreds eager to learn about the Wilson Potters. |
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Written by Administrator
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Thursday, 14 February 2008 |
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This will be a historic year for our great country. Don't take your privilege for granted, get out there and VOTE!
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Why Is There A Need For Black History Month? |
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Written by Keith Johnson
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Sunday, 03 February 2008 |
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The question that prompted me to write this article, is a question that is asked, somewhere in America every februaray. |
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Yellow Roses: Emily Morgan and the Mythic and Historic Women of Texas |
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Written by Kellen Ke McIntyre
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Thursday, 31 January 2008 |
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“YELLOW ROSES: EMILY MORGAN AND THE MYTHIC AND HISTORIC WOMEN OF TEXAS”Bihl Haus Arts Special Events Series Titles, Brief Summary of Lectures, & Bios of Participants Denise McVea reads from her book“Making Myth of Emily: Emily West de Zavala and the Yellow Rose of Texas Legend”Saturday, February, 23, 2 pm, Bihl Haus Arts
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Written by Administrator
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Saturday, 19 January 2008 |
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 Submitting your own San Antonio Black History News couldn't be easier!
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