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UPCOMING EVENTS
Unraveling Racism Training (URT)
URT II - Applied Skill Workshop
Monday & Tuesday, October 25th and 26th, 2010
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Now you can keep up with what's new at ERASE Racism on FB, Twitter and You Tube.
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Telephone: (516) 921-4863
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
 This newsletter spotlights three significant events that have generated a lot of attention on Long Island with our constituents and with print and broadcast media. The June 2nd Annual Fundraising Benefit was a grand success, with close to 300 revelers in attendance. Nearly 200 high school and college students attended the afternoon Youth Roundtable with Ambassador Andrew Young, the 2010 Abraham Krasnoff Courage and Commitment Award Honoree. These events were a success thanks to so many old and new friends who supported us through sponsorships, journal advertisements, silent auction items, donations, volunteering and by serving on the planning committee, along with teachers and administrators from the schools who assisted with student recruitment for the roundtable. Read the newsletter articles below and visit the photo galleries and videos for more information.
Similarly, the Film Forum premiere of A TALE OF TWO SCHOOLS: Race and Education on Long Island has gotten rave reviews. Read the article below to find out what happens next and again, visit our video gallery. All three of these events received a lot of media attention, which is highlighted below.
There are two individuals who receive special mention in this issue. Marge has served on our Board of Directors from day one. I offer special thanks to Marge in this issue because it was her idea that we honor Andrew Young this year and it was her ingenuity and hard work that brought him here. Thank you, Marge!
The volunteer spotlight this month recognizes Paige Johnston-Charles who is my partner in publishing this newsletter. Many of our readers have had good things to say about the E-Newsletter and I thank Paige for her continuing hard work.
I hope to see you at the theater! You get a discount and help raise money for ERASE racism. See article below for details.
Enjoy the summer and don't forget to stay in touch by visiting us at www.eraseracismny.org, becoming a fan on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and find us on You Tube! The links can be found in the left hand column.
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Andrew Young Honored at Annual Benefit
Andrew J. Young, Jr. |
ERASE Racism's Annual Benefit honoring civil rights legend, Andrew J. Young, Jr. was a great success! Nearly 300 guests gathered at the elegant Garden City Hotel for what has grown to be one of the Island's best parties. This event maintains its casual yet festive feel and guests return year after year to renew old acquaintances and make new friends.
Click here to continue this article and to learn more about this years event. You may also visit our photo gallery for images from the 2010 benefit. While you're at it, take a look at the video, it was certainly an evening enjoyed by all.
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Youth Roundtable with Andrew Young
"Once in a lifetime experience."
"He's given us a lot to think about."
"He gave us a lot of ideas for our school."
"Mr. Young's comments were challenging but encouraging."
These are just a few of the comments from the nearly 200 high school and college students from Nassau and Suffolk County who participated in the Youth Rountable with Andrew Young. Click here for more information and to view the photo gallery.
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A Tale of Two Schools is a Resounding Success
 "Fantastic!" "Incredible!" "Exceptional!" "Well done!" "Powerful." All of these words predictably pepper the reviews of major Hollywood blockbusters. Not so predictably, they were also used by individuals who viewed ERASE Racism's new documentary, A TALE OF TWO SCHOOLS: Race & Education on Long Island, which premiered at Hofstra University on May 6th. The film follows David and Owen, two very similar African American high school seniors, as well as Owen's white friend Dave, who attend two very different Long Island public high schools. The premiere, attended by nearly 300 people, marks the launch of ERASE Racism's new campaign to change the public education system here on Long Island and is the first in what will be a series of forums on the issue.
To read more of this article, click here and click on the following link to view a clip from the documentary.
Click here for a news article on the film by the LIHerald. |
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Spend a Night on the Town
 Come support ERASE Racism by going to the theater! ERASE Racism is partnering with the John W. Engeman Theater at Northport for its 2010-2011 performance season. This program will allow ERASE Racism to raise money with each ticket purchased while at the same time offering you a $5 discount on every ticket you buy! Elaine Gross and Sherley Cherenfant enjoyed a recent performance. "I was very impressed by the New York City professional cast, musicians and set design. The theater is lovely and there is even free curbside valet parking", said Sherley. On Thursday, August 5th, ERASE Racism will host a special evening at the Theater to see the musical Damn Yankees. To take advantage of this ticket discount, please click the link below for all of the details from the ERASE Racism website. Ticket discounts are also valid on other dates throughout the year.
Have fun and thanks for helping ERASE Racism at the same time with every ticket you purchase. |
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Volunteer Spotlight
Paige Johnston Charles |
ERASE Racism's new E-Newsletter would not be possible without a dedicated volunteer, Paige Johnston Charles. "I write the articles and Paige does everything else," says Elaine Gross president of ERASE Racism." When asked why she decided to take on this task, Paige said "I enjoy getting involved and helping others. When Elaine first approached me about volunteering, I thought I would help out a few hours a week on various tasks. I didn't know I would be so engaged in a central activity for the organization and become such a supporter of the phenomenal work they do to educate individuals about the disparities that still exist within the Long Island community. Recognizing the need for an updated newsletter, I was excited by the opportunity to utilize my creativity and showcase the work of ERASE Racism in an electronic medium that would allow a broader audience to learn about the work through the use of technology."
To continue this article and to learn more about volunteering and internship opportunities, click here. Additionally, here is an article from the Syosset Patch on Josh Stewart's recent experience with ERASE Racism. |
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