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New Faces at ERASE Racism
Our New Board Members
Arthur Gianelli
Presidnet & CEO
NuHealth System
Sis. Elizabeth Hill
President, St. Joseph's College
William Jennings II
Former President of
Haven Bancorp & CFS Bank
Deborah Post
Professor, Touro Law Center
Staff Member
Sherley CherenfantController/Operations Manager
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Telephone: (516) 921-4863
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
 Welcome to the first issue of ERASE Racism's new electronic newsletter!
In this issue, there is an update on our housing program and an introduction to our new outreach to high school students. There are two important upcoming events. The May 6th public premiere of our new documentary film about public school education on Long Island: A Tale of Two Schools: Race and Education on Long Islandis free to the public but register now to reserve your seat. The June 2nd, Annual Benefit is just around the corner, and you won't want to miss remarks by our 2010 honoree; civil rights pioneer Ambassador Andrew Young! Now is the time to become a sponsor and purchase a ticket or a journal advertisement.
People are the heart of ERASE Racism. Meet Ron Shiffman, who is featured in the donor spotlight article and Sherley Cherenfant, who is our new Controller/Operations Manager. Find out about recent changes on the ERASE Racism Board of Directors and meet new board members: Arthur Gianelli, Sister Elizabeth Hill, William Jennings and Deborah Post. |
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ERASE Racism Holds a Film Forum
Come to the Premiere of ERASE Racism's New Documentary
A Tale of Two Schools: Race and Education on Long Island
Co-sponsored by: School of Education & Health and Human Services, National Center for Suburban Studies and the Department of Sociology at Hofstra University ®
JOIN THE DIALOGUE WITH EXPERT PANELISTS
Confirmed Speakers for the event:
Dr. Constance Clark-Snead, Superintendent, Westbury Public Schools, Dr. Marc Silver, Chair, Department of Sociology, Hofstra University and Regent Roger Tilles, New York State Department of Education Board of Regents
Date: Thursday, May 6, 2010
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm - Light refreshments will follow
Location: Student Center Theater at Hofstra University ®
Event is free of charge. To guarantee seating please register by April 26, 2010 - Click here.
Parking is available via Hofstra's north campus entrances: Located at the Hempstead Tpke. and California Ave. intersection or at Hempstead Tpke. and Oak St.-Enter the Hofstra parking lot from Oak St.
A TALE OF TWO SCHOOLS: Race and Education on Long Island by Award-winning filmmaker David Van Taylor, Vice President of Lumiere Productions |
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ERASE Racism Sixth Annual Spring Benefit
Andrew J. Young Abraham Krassnoff Courage and Commitment Award Honoree|
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ERASE Racism will honor Civil Rights Pioneer, Ambassador Andrew J. Young, at our Sixth Annual Benefit held at the Garden City Hotel.
Andrew Young, civil rights leader, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Congressman, and Mayor of Atlanta will receive the Abraham Krasnoff Courage and Commitment Award at the annual benefit reception of ERASE Racism. Ambassador Young will be honored on Wednesday, June 2, at the Garden City Hotel at a gala reception hosted by ERASE Racism's board of directors and will speak on civil rights in modern America.
Read more about Andrew Young.
To purchase tickets, inquire about sponsorship opportunities and journal ads, please click below link.
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Fair Housing on Long Island
 ERASE Racism released two reports last year confirming that housing discrimination remains a critical problem facing Long Island (1) The Racial Equity Report Card: Fair Housing on Long Island and(2) Black and Latino Experiences with Discrimination on Long Island. One of the findings in the Report Card was that based on an analysis of New York State housing discrimination statistics: Housing discrimination is an island-wide problem with almost every Long Island community generating at least one fair housing complaint between 2000 and 2007; 47 communities in Nassau and 49 communities in Suffolk. The second report was an opinion poll of Long Islanders conducted by the Stony Brook University Center for Survey Research. When asked about housing discrimination: 40% of African Americans and 21% of Latinos reported that they or a family member had experienced housing discrimination. When asked about the behaviors of realty agents: 53% of whites, 84% of blacks and 73% of Latinos reported that it was somewhat or very likely that real estate agents practiced housing discrimination.
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ERASE Racism Partners with Local Students
 In collaboration with student volunteers, ERASE Racism has designed the Students Partnering to Achieve Racial Equity program. The program seeks to motivate students to make a difference in their communities and in their schools by increasing their understanding of institutional and structural racism and their ability to become racial equity advocates. The first phase focused on High School students in Nassau County and kicked off with a one-day multimedia learning forum that challenged their assumptions about race and ethnicity and increased their awareness of the damaging effects of racism.
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ERASE Racism Welcomes New Board Members
We are pleased to announce the appointment of four new board members: Arthur A. Gianelli, Sister Elizabeth A. Hill, William J. Jennings II, and Deborah W. Post.
In addition, the Board elected new co-chairs - Scott A. Williams and Professor Howard A. Glickstein, Esq. After six years, the organization's founding chairman, Dr. Aldustus E. Jordan III, has stepped down. "The new board appointments bring a wealth of experience, commitment and leadership to ERASE Racism as we enter an important chapter in the battle against institutional discrimination in housing, education and healthcare," said Elaine Gross, founder and President of ERASE Racism. "We are also very appreciative of Dr. Jordan's long service and we thank him and wish him the very best."
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Donor Spotlight
Founder of Pratt Center is a Committed Supporter
Ron Shiffman gives a financial donation to ERASE Racism automatically each month through Network for Good. "We spend money on a lot more trivial things," says Ron. "I want my grandchildren to grow up in a more just world where they are equal to their peers."
To Ron, co-founder of the Pratt Center for Community Development and a professor in the Graduate Center for Planning at Pratt Institute's School of Architecture, issues of economic justice and racial equity are among his top priorities. He feels that racism is crushing for the racist, the victim and the broader society. He developed a great respect for ERASE Racism's President, Elaine Gross, and the mission and work of the organization.
Donating to ERASE Racism is easy. You can visit the website and make a direct secure contribution or, setup a recurring contribution, like Ron, by clicking on the secure link to Network for Good or Just Give on our website. Why wait? Donate now! |
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