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In the Black
Newsletter
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In the season of political polls and focus groups and America's fascination with top 'list' and contest winners, I questioned whether such data interpreted for public opinion was truly inclusive of perspectives from individuals like myself. This question and concern was heighten in the past year after reading local publications that produced top leader and business lists that were nearly absent of African-Americans. In addition, fueled by the political process of community development, internal and external forces within the black community often looks to individuals and organizations to understand the circumstances that lend to their quality of life (or thelack thereof) and those best to advocate for the its members. There is this continuous question of who are the leaders in Fresno's black community? Which agencies are rendering the best services to the population? Who do African-Americans look to regarding policy, advocacy and business? In the Black endeavored to create a starting point resource for stakeholders could use to take the conversation to the next level.
This past spring, In the Black conducted a survey administered by Constant Contact to its over 230 readers in a desire to gain an African-American perspective on leadership, civic participation, business and local market preferences. The survey entailed a series of questions asking participants to rate the performance, effectiveness and satisfaction with individuals, organizations and agencies in the Fresno. While some of the answers were expected, there were some surprises resuts.
The full results of the The Best of Black Fresno survey will be published on Urban Knowledge Blog and a topic header for Valley Black Talk on KFCF 88.1 FM this Monday, July 28, 2008. The radio program airs from 8-10 PM.
Tate Hill II
Editor
Are you interested in being a part of the solution? Do you have expertise/experience in developing and/or implementing the mechanisms to address these issues? Please contact me at urbanknowledge@gmail.com
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No PAL takeover at Frank H. Ball Park
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 Hester Ricks and other West Fresno residents looked on as they listened to Assistant City Manager Bruce Rudd and Parks & Rec. Director Randy Cooper who apologized on behalf of the City and assured listeners that Frank H Ball Park & Center would retain its services. The audience applauded as Rudd mentioned that Fresno Police Activities League (PAL) would operate in southwest Fresno but not at the Center.
Bruce Rudd elluded to the park's value in West Fresno to the Yankees playing in the Bronx. "Frank H Ball is like Yankee Stadium to the community", said Rudd.
Neighbors expressed their concerns about the maintenance of facility, new technology, and the need for staffing support. Within the hour plus of comments and suggestions, many expressed their frustrution that the City "...decides what's best for us" without consulting with the community.
"All the monies in West Fresno has been allocated to other part of Fresno. Oh course there's no money because you've built up other parts of the city and when you come here money runs out," stated Hester Ricks, a resident of the Golden West Side for over 50 years to many applauds. "We want what's due to us given to us."
For more pictures and audio from the community meeting on July 19, 2008 or to post your comments and continue the conversation, go the Urban Knowledge Blog.
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The Black List: Year 2007 in Review & The Seven in '07
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At the beginning of 2007, we also released the top events and stories we felt impact Fresno's black community.
Forgot what was listed last year? See the archived In the Black: 2006 in Review on the Urban Knowledge Blog.
Do you have an opinion? Email us at urbanknowledge@gmail.com and let us know your thoughts.
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Computer Essentials for Every Small Business Workshop
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July 30- August 1, 2008
1:00 pm - 1: 45 pm & 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm 
Topics:
- Buying the basics: computers, software, printers
- Choosing an Internet Provider that makes sense
- Holding Your Small Business Hostage--how to protect your company info from spies, lies, and IT losers!
Place: WORKFORCE CONNECTION
Manchester Mall
3302 N. Blackstone Ave. Suite 209, Fresno, CA
(2nd floor, across from the food court)
Cost: Discounted for SJVBCC Members ; $20 for Non-members
Please Pre-Register. For information or to register: (559) 441-7929
Host: The San Joaquin Valley Black Chamber of Commerce
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Looking for In the Black Writers
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 Do you have something to say? Are you passionate about a particular subject? Have you said, "they need to write to
about ..."? Well, here's your chance!
In the Black is looking for other Issue writers, opinion editorals, and reviews of local restaurants, shops and entertainment venues from a black prospective.
College students are especially welcomed to inquire.
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Food for Thought:
Focusing your life solely on making a buck shows a
certain poverty of ambition. It asks too little of yourself. Because
it's only when you hitch your wagon to something larger than yourself
that you realize your true potential.
Pressumitve Democratic Candidate, Senator Barack Obama
Address to graduates of University of Chicago Pritzger School of Medicine
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| In the Black, a publication of the Urban Knowledge Blog
Disclaimer: This is an editorial publication. The comments above are solely of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the views or ideologies of any organization or person outside of Urban Knowledge Blog or In the Black. If there is a numerical or factual error, please inform us and we will publicly rectify it via email. Comments received may be republished for the betterment of other readers, unless you indicate otherwise. Thank You. |
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