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Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at 3:38 PM
by DCN
Check out my new blog: The DCN Blog/Internet TV.
The new blog has videos/audio of events that have been recorded by Dancy Communications Network.
Thanking you in advance.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at 3:33 PM
Posted in Definitions
by DCN
Definition of ignant is one who knows better but for some reason chooses to act and/or speak in the negative about a real issue or person.
Example: A politician, community leader, minister and others who want to destroy another person by saying stupid manure and/or doing whatever they can to block change. These persons are not serving the people but are pimping them instead.
The word can relate to black, brown, white and other folks.
Yep I know that the real word is ignorant however I like ignant.
The above is my definition of ignant.
Note: Originally posted August 2, 2008.
Sunday, March 8, 2009 at 7:31 AM
Posted in From the Publisher
by DCN
Friday, March 6, 2009 at 9:01 PM
Posted in PSA Public Service Announcement
by DCN
 Small Business Loan Workshop"Getting to Yes"
How to get a Small Business Loan
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Presented by: Carolyn Perry, Director, North Carolina Microenterprise Loan Program at the NC Rural Economic Development Center Inc., Raleigh, NC
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Are you an entrepreneur who needs money for your small business? This workshop will show you how to get financing up to $25,000.00.
DATE:
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
TIME:
6:00pm-8:00pm
LOCATION:
Braswell Memorial Library
Warner Meeting Room
727 North Grace Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
Brenda Greene, BICOS Manager
(252) 442-1951 ext. 245
This workshop is sponsored by BICOS (Business Information Center Outreach Services).
This project received support from the Golden LEAF Foundation.
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Friday, March 6, 2009 at 8:57 PM
Posted in PSA Public Service Announcement
by DCN
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Friday, March 6, 2009 at 8:28 PM
Posted in NC Black Leadership Caucus
by DCN
Elections update
The North Carolina Black Leadership Caucus was organized in October 1976 to consolidate the civil rights and voting rights gains of the past into a new and different thrust for Black political and social influence. Since that time, the goal of the Caucus has been to seek full equity for all Black North Carolinians.
Membership & Upcoming Elections:
The strength of the Caucus comes from its core – the membership. During the historic Obama campaign and volunteer turnout, attendance at meetings dropped while everyone worked to initiate change. Because of the busy season, the fall 2008 elections were postponed and will be held on Saturday, April 18th, 2009 at the Office of Brad Thompson & Associates. Voting will begin promptly at 11:30am.
After much discussion at the recent February meeting, members in attendance moved to suspend the rules (controlling bylaws) pertaining to voting eligibility at the upcoming elections to allow for the greatest input from NCBLC members. Therefore, all lifetime members and any annual member that was current on dues as of Dec. 31, 2008 are eligible to vote in the April election for officers. New members will be eligible to vote in the September 2010 election of officers and on agenda items throughout the year. New members are also eligible to volunteer on issue committees, special events and to chair such committees and events. (Bylaws are attached).
Election Offices:
· Chairperson
· Vice Chairperson
· Secretary
· Treasurer
· Parliamentarian
· Membership Chair
· Three Regional Vice Chairs (Eastern, Piedmont, Western)
Annual Membership: $15
Lifetime Membership: $150
Membership Form available at www.ncblackleadershipcaucus.com
Nominations for Upcoming Elections/Candidates:
The nominating committee for upcoming elections is appointed by the NCBLC Chair. See pg. 17 of Bylaws for official duties of the nominating committee. If you would like to be appointed, please call Carnell Robinson by Monday, March 9th at 8pm at 910-574-3503. The official nominating committee roster will be publicized via email and official NCBLC website by Thursday, March 12th and anyone seeking to run in the April elections is asked to attend our March meeting, contact a member of the nominating committee, or the current NCBLC chair.
Structure:
The concept of the NCBLC is structured throughout thirteen congressional districts and one hundred counties within North Carolina, the Caucus membership includes concerned citizens and community residents, progressive organizational leaders, public officials, community activists, clergy and working men and women from all qualities of life who are concerned about the survival of Black people and have joined forces to fight systemic oppression in all forms and at all levels.
Notes from the February meeting will be emailed no less than two days prior to the meeting. Please contact an executive committee member is you have questions.
NC Black Leadership Caucus Executive Committee:
N. Carnell Robinson, Chair
910-574-3503
Charmaine Fuller, Vice Chair
Erin Byrd, Treasurer
Eugene Barufkin, Parliamentarian
Stella Adams, Piedmont Regional Chair
Loretta Hines, Eastern Regional Chair
Walter Rogers, Membership Chair
Upcoming Events:
The NC Black Leadership Caucus is a member group of the NC NAACP HK on J Coalition 'Historic Thousands on Jones Street' and a supporting partner of the upcoming NC Black Summit.
HK on J Lobby Day for People of Color - Wed, March 25, 2009, NC General Assembly, Jones St, Raleigh NC
NC Black Summit - April 23-25, 2009, Downtown Raleigh Sheraton Hotel
NC Bimbe' African Heritage Festival - Sat, May 16th, 2009 - Downtown Durham, NC
NC Legislative Black Caucus Weekend - June 19-20, 2009 - Sheraton RTP Hotel, Durham, NC
featured speaker: Donna Brazille
Friday, March 6, 2009 at 8:13 PM
Posted in Wilmington Journal
by DCN
The date was April 29, 2008.
When then-Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama met exclusively with The Carolinian, The Wilmington Journal and other member publications of the NC Black Publishers Association one week before the crucial May 6 North Carolina primary, he put several campaign promises on the table that he vowed if elected, he would carry out. (Wilmington Journal)
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Friday, March 6, 2009 at 7:53 PM
Posted in Wilmington Journal
by DCN
This is true with some of our local elected officials and community leaders who are actually making things happen on the local level.
In Rocky Mount NC there are some black ministers and others in the community who have a problem with Rocky Mount Councilman Andre Knight. There are some black ministers and others across the State of North Carolina who have a problem with the NC NAACP State Conference of Branches President Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II and newly elected National NAACP Board Member. These are just 2 of several black men who have no problem with speaking truth to power and instead of the ministers and others supporting them, they are jealous as hell. C. Dancy II - Editor/TPA
In the aftermath of President Barack Obama’s historic address to a joint session of Congress Tuesday night, the reaction to his call for American courage in the face of economic uncertainty has been widely hailed.
''Tonight, President Obama set forth a powerful vision for our country and an agenda for change that deserves the support of all Americans,” said Sen. Edward Kennedy (D- Mass). (Wilmington Journal)
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Thursday, March 5, 2009 at 2:11 AM
Posted in NAACP Elizabeth City NC
by DCN
The Rev. Kim Brown believes the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is still needed in the Pasquotank County area, and he has good reason to believe so — from his own personal experience.
“My son and I went to a restaurant, and because I’m new to the area, I didn’t know that people of color don’t frequent this restaurant,” he said.
Brown said he and his son waited and saw four other tables served who had come in after them. (Daily Advance)
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Thursday, March 5, 2009 at 1:41 AM
Posted in Internet High Speed
by DCN
Dear Friend,
Get an up-close view of life on the "digital dirt road": Watch Stories from North Carolina Come to Our Town Hall Meeting in Durham
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InternetforEveryone.org just traveled down North Carolina’s "digital dirt road" to hear from people struggling without a fast Internet connection. People told us firsthand stories about the real challenges that North Carolinians face living "off the grid."
You can watch their video stories by following this link:
Watch Five Days on the Digital Dirt Road
This multimedia report is just the start of an important week in North Carolina. The report's video profiles will be featured at this Saturday's InternetforEveryone.org town hall meeting in Durham, N.C.
Please join me and other motivated citizens as we shape a plan for getting everyone in North Carolina and across the country connected to high-speed Internet:
WHAT: InternetforEveryone.org town hall meeting
in North Carolina
WHEN: Saturday, March 7, 2009, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Durham Marriott Convention Center
201 Foster Street
Durham, N.C.
RSVP: Reserve Your Place
(Only 250 seats are available. RSVP now.)
High-speed Internet is more than a luxury; it’s a necessity for participation in our 21st-century economy and democracy. Yet in North Carolina alone, nearly 50 percent of homes are without a high-speed connection.
President Barack Obama has made universal Internet access a priority for his new administration. We’re holding this meeting, along with others across America, to show him and other leaders in Washington how to get the job done right.
Your voice is vital to this national conversation about our digital future. Please join us on Saturday, and speak up about what changes are needed to improve the Internet in America.
I look forward to seeing you there,
Misty Perez
Campaign Coordinator
Free Press
http://www.internetforeveryone.org/
http://www.freepress.net/
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