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President's Message
Whew! All of us at ERASE Racism are both elated and relieved. The 2013 Benefit was an energizing evening of lively networking and thoughtful remarks. From all of the feedback I have received thus far, a wonderful time was had by all. At the same time, we are still not fully recovered from
the extensive work required to make this event a success. Next week the Benefit Committee will hold a debriefing session that brings to a close this year's benefit while laying the groundwork for the 2014 gala. Read further for more information about the event and stay tuned for future emails about ERASE Racism's plans for 2014. If you supported the event with a sponsorship, journal ad, contribution, ticket, or by volunteering thank you very much. If you were able to attend, your presence contributed to the electricity in the room. Many thanks and enjoy your summer.
Summer has arrived and with it we are often able to take a break from the regular routine. If you haven't been following the New York Times website series entitled Disunion: The Civil War, I strongly urge you to take a look. Following is a brief snapshot of just one of the many topics covered in the series.
On June 19, 1865 when Union soldiers entered the city of Galveston, the state of Texas became the last to learn that the South had surrendered two months earlier, ending the Civil War. This was the day slavery in the United States effectively ended. More than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation went into effect on January 1, 1863, the 250,000 slaves in Texas were finally freed.
Juneteenth or Emancipation Day was celebrated as a holiday in Texas in the years that followed, recognizing this historical event. There have been some celebrations in other parts of the country, sometimes with festivities taking place on the third Saturday of June, but Juneteenth's popularity has ebbed and flowed over the years, never reaching anywhere near universal recognition, even in African American communities. Some have suggested that the day become a national holiday and that everyone, regardless of their race or ethnicity, should be happy that slavery ended. Needless to say, this suggestion has not been embraced.
For information about Juneteenth and more fascinating reading about the Civil War please visit the website series Disunion:The Civil War.
Warm regards,
V. Elaine Gross
President
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Highlights from Our 2013 Annual Benefit
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Robert M. Pascucci, President of Jobco Incorporated, accepting the 2013 Corporate Leadership Award on behalf of Jobco
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Kenneth Chenault, Chairman and CEO of American Express, accepting the 2013 Abraham Krasnoff Courage and Committment Award
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2013 Youth Event With Kenneth Chenault
Just before the Annual Benefit began, Mr. Chenault met with a select group of 50 Long Island high school students to talk to them about his career path and the advice that he has for aspiring leaders. The students asked questions about his success in business, his values, what it was like to break racial barriers, and his experience growing up on Long Island.
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Kenneth Chenault speaking to Long Island Students
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Farewell to Staff Member Olivia Ildefonso
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Olivia Ildefonso (left), Elaine Gross (center), Sherley Cherenfant (right)
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After almost three years of working with ERASE Racism, Olivia Ildefonso, our Communications Coordinator and Housing Coordinator, will be leaving at the end of the month to pursue a Ph.D. in Geography at The City University of New York Graduate Center. Olivia first joined the ERASE Racism team in the summer of 2008 as an intern while she was an undergraduate at Brown University and returned to the organization as a full-time staff member in 2010. During her time here Olivia has helped produce reports, conduct research, lead our Student Leadership Program, manage the website and social networking, organize our volunteers and assist with trainings. "Olivia has been a great asset to ERASE Racism", says President Elaine Gross. "We are sorry to see her go, but I plan to call upon Olivia to assist us in a consultant capacity with training and/or research projects. I know the board, staff and many of you wish her the best of luck with her studies and look forward to seeing all of the ways she will continue to make great contributions to the field of creating racial equity." THANK YOU Olivia!
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We are now hiring for two positions!
ERASE Racism is seeking a full-time staff attorney and a full-time executive assistant to the president. The Staff Attorney should have at least 1-2 years of experience to monitor, organize, and advocate for the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and other federal and state affordable housing programs in a manner that complies with fair housing laws, transparency, and equity. The Executive Assistant to the President will be responsible for providing strategic and administrative support to the President, as well as developing and disseminating communications to stakeholders and to the press.
For the complete job descriptions and for information on how to apply, click here.
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