Thursday, October 30, 2014

Attend the Progressive Community Job & Career Fair Today!

It's not too late to attend the Progressive Community Job & Career fair!  It's today from 10am-3pm. at Progressive Baptist Church 1505 Burns Ave, Saint Paul, MN.  On line registration is closed but you can register on site! If you are looking for a job.. you don't want to miss this unique opportunity! Doors open at 10am....We hope to see you there!

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Remembering Emmett Till: Keeping The Legacy Alive 59 years later! Legacy Luncheon Thursday, Aug 28, 2014 Jackson, MS


St. John Divine Missionary Baptist Church and the Pensacola Branch of the NAACP will sponsor two events promoting racial unity in Pensacola On Monday, August 25th at 6:00 p.m.and Wednesday, August 27th at 6:00 p.m.

PRESS RELEASE FROM NAACP-Pensacola
Media Contact:
Dr. Eurydice Stanley
(612) 888-7934

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
St. John Divine Missionary Baptist Church and the Pensacola Branch of the NAACP will sponsor two events promoting racial unity in Pensacola this week. On Monday, August 25th at 6:00 p.m., the Pensacola NAACP Youth Council will host an event open to youth (ages 5-18) on the campus of St. John Divine Missionary Baptist Church, 620 E. Jordan Street in Pensacola.  A separate event geared for adults will be offered Wednesday, August 27th at 6:00 p.m. in the same location. 

The guest speaker will be Deborah Watts, Founder of the Emmett Till Legacy Foundation (ETLF) and Till family member. Emmett Till was lynched on August 28th, 1955.  His murder was among events that spurred the modern civil rights movement. The Till Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a legacy of hope and building a bridge from the past to the present and future in memory of Till and in honor of his Mother, Mamie Till Mobley. Both events will take place during a very critical week for Watts, as August 28th marks the 59th anniversary of Till's lynching. "August 28, 1955 set America, activists, artists, our youth, faith leaders and other emerging leaders on a course for much needed change in this country," said Watts. “The need continues.” Watts will facilitate the documentary, “Who Killed Emmett Till?” assisted by NAACP members.

Dr. John Veasley, President of the Pensacola Branch of the NAACP, sees the events as a means to identify strategies to better unify the Pensacola community. "We are providing two forums to best reach each target audience,” he said. "Our goal is to address the concerns of each group in a way that is most conducive to their understanding, collaboration, and most importantly, action.” 

The scheduled unity events are timely in the wake of the recent fatal shootings of Mike Brown and Kajieme Powell, young African American men, at the hands of white police officers in Missouri.  The international protests of these murders continue to hold the world captive. Brown will be laid to rest Monday, August 25th at 10 a.m. 

"I do not believe that it is by chance that our ‘Time for Unity’ events have fallen during the current crisis in Missouri," said Dr. Joseph Marshall, Pastor of St. John Divine Missionary Baptist Church.  "Now is the time for us to come together. We encourage all participants to come and communicate openly with the goal of better understanding one another. We will offer a safe, loving and supportive forum designed to maintain our focus on the most important issue - unity.” 

On Thursday, supporters are encouraged to wear black and white attire as a protest against hate, violence and racism. The symbolic clothing will represent a silent, yet powerful way to show personal commitment and remembrance of those lost in the fight for freedom. The Emmett Till  LegacyFoundation requests pictures posted on personal social media networks using the hashtags #NEVERAGAINEmmettTill or #RememberEmmettTill, as well as on the Emmett Till Legacy Foundation Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Emmett-Till-Legacy-Foundation/138927669624

For more information about Pensacola’s “A Time for Unity in Black and White” events, contact Dr. Eurydice Stanley, Pensacola Unity (ETLF) Ambassador at (612) 888-7934, or St. John Divine Missionary Baptist Church at (850) 432-0568.  For more information about the Emmett Till Legacy Foundation or to make donations to the scholarship fund, please visit www.emmetttilllegacyfoundation.com.
WUWF Article on event and interview click hear: http://wuwf.org/post/pensacola-events-designed-promote-racial-unity

edited by ETLF Aug 26, 2014

Sunday, August 17, 2014

A CALL FOR PRESENTATION PROPOSALS: For the 2015 "Loving From The Inside Out" a Women's Empowerment Symposium

A CALL FOR PRESENTATION PROPOSALS:
For the March 28, 2015, Loving From The Inside Out (LFTIO) Women's Empowerment Symposium to be held in Pensacola, Florida.

Looking for women of color presenters who are experts in their field, have an inspiring and empowering story to tell and can effectively address the issues that challenge women today: health, wealth, safety/security, career and relationships. Women who can passionately provide information that will nurture and strengthen the core areas of our focus: “Inside the mind”, “Inside the body“ and or “Inside the spirit” of the women who attend.

If the above describes you….then you are a perfect match! We need you for the March 28, 2015 symposium and or possibly in the future!

This is an excellent opportunity for those willing to share their story, time and talents with other sisters. We provide you with a great place and platform to reach and help women of color, make breakthroughs in their lives, engage with others, heal, grow and find love!

LFTIO Presentation proposals are due no later than Friday October 30, 2014.
Each LFTIO Presentation Submission should be for a total of 55 min = 40 min presentation with 15 min engagement/Q&A. Please send and include:
• Presenter’s Name:
• Current Title or Position:
• Contact Information (address, city, state, zip, email address and day, evening telephone numbers and cell)
• Title of presentation:
• a Brief description of presentation include (what it will include, why is it relevant and the benefits to the attendees and intended target audience)
• Other places where the presentation has been given, include any testimonials or references
• 1 page Bio
• Audio/visual needs
Email your proposal or submission to: info@emmetttilllegacyfoundation.com
Place "I want to be a LFTIO PRESENTER in the subject line. Thanks.

Check out the event here! https://www.facebook.com/events/291886160985357/

We look forward to hearing from you! Feel free to share with others who may be interested!

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

HONOR A SPECIAL WOMAN IN YOUR LIFE #SpiritOfMamieTillMobley #CourageOfMamieTillMobley

HONOR A SPECIAL WOMAN IN YOUR LIFE!!!
 
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS!
#SpiritOfMamieTillMobley #CourageOfMamieTillMobley


Nominate her for the 2015 Woman of Courage award!
(to be presented on March 28, 2015 during LFTIO in Pensacola, Florida, during the "Woman of Courage" Awards Luncheon held during "Loving From The Inside Out", the Woman's Empowerment Symposium, at New World Landing, 600 Palafox Street, Pensacola, Florida.

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS! Please nominate by the deadline, October 30, 2014.

Do you know a "Woman of Courage"?...Some one who has qualities like Mamie Till Mobley, the mother of Emmett Till.  Her unselfish decision to have an open casket funeral for her only 14 year old son, sparked the civil rights movement, sent a "charge of out rage" and touched the hearts and minds of those around the world!

Here are the qualities we are looking for. Please Nominate>>>>

■A woman who has demonstrated the ability and resolve to transform tragedy, disappointment, heartbreak and or loss into " a lasting legacy of courage and hope".

■ A woman who has moved beyond the ordinary to do... the extraordinary by making strides to move forward while engaging in action when most others would not. 

■ A woman whose unselfish actions, spirit, and complexities, motivates and inspires others.

Think of the names of women , whose act of courage makes them stand out among others. (These women could be well known to many or an unsung shero to others.)

Nomination deadline October 30, 2014. Please send in now!:
 
+ Give us the name and contact info (tel no. and email address) of your nominee and tell us why you think your nominee should receive this award. Please include a description of her actions and/or qualities (refer to description of qualities) that make her a great nominee.

+ Nominations Deadline: OCTOBER 30, 2014 

+ Send nominations via email to info@emmetttilllegacyfoundation.com

+ Place "Woman Of Courage" Award nomination in the subject line.

+ Include your name and contact info.

Again, Have your friends from all across the country LIKE our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Emmett-Till-Legacy-Foundation/138927669624 join the event on facebook so you don't miss future announcements

THANK YOU!

On behalf of The Board of Directors, Ambassadors. And Circle Of Women of the: Emmett Till Legacy Foundation .#SpiritOfMamieTillMobley #CourageOfMamieTillMobley

Monday, July 14, 2014

A TIME FOR UNITY IN BLACK AND WHITE! July 25 and August 28, 2014



A Time for Unity in Black and White: Annual Nationwide and Global Announcement:

July 14, 2014
 
For Immediate Release:
 
A TIME FOR UNITY IN BLACK AND WHITE: Please join us! Let's Remember Emmett Till and those who have lost their lives (#TrayvonMartin, #JordanDavis, #OscarGrant, #RenishaMcBride and so many others) to hate, violence and racism in the US and in other parts of the world.

How?: Please Wear black and white attire/clothing items on July 25, (Emmett Till's 73rd birthday) and on August 28 (the day Emmett Till was murdered in 1955, 59 years ago). This is a silent but powerful way to show that we will never forget. We join those survivors of the #Holocaust in declaring: #NEVERAGAIN!
 
Here are 10 "A TIME FOR UNITY IN BLACK AND WHITE" things you can do:

On JULY 25 and AUG 28:
  1. Take a selfie or have someone take your pic while you are wearing your black and white.
  2. Post on all of your social media networks.
  3. Use Hashtags #HappyBDEmmettTill on 7/25 and Use Hashtag #NEVERAGAINEmmettTill #RememberEmmettTill on 8/28.
  4. On 7/25/14 Save and post the Happy Birthday Photo below:




5. Upload your pics and share on our Facebook page too. Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Emmett-Till-Legacy-Foundation/138927669624 and post on www.twitter.com/emmetttill @emmetttill

6. Please post this "A Time For Unity in Black and White" request on your social media networks. 
Also help us spread the word and share with your family and friends too! NEVER AGAIN!

7. JOIN US FOR A MOMENT OF  SILENCE in the US on 7/25/14 and 8/28/14 at
10am PST, 11am MTN,  12pm CST, 1pm EST

8. Make the Never Again Pledge ( see below) Please LIKE "Never Again" Movement and Pledge on Facebook Click here for the page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Never-Again-Movement-and-Pledge/136014269806914:






9. Copy and post the Never Again Pledge and Image (see above) and share. Use Hashtag #NEVERAGAINEmmettTill , #RememberEmmettTill and or #TimeForUnity on 8/28.

10. Last but not least...VOLUNTEER as an A-Team Action Ambassador (AAA) in your city for 2015: Please Join our team for the Remembering Emmett Till 2015, 60 year Anniversary National Remembrance and Commemoration rally and activities (July 25 - thru weekend of August 28, 2015) Email us @ info@emmetttilllegacyfoundation.com to sign up! Organize in your state, city, neighborhood or campus and PLEASE Invite others to join you!

For more information about the foundation and to provide in-kind services or sponsor a scholarship or an initiative email us at: emmett_till_legacy@yahoo.com or info@emmetttilllegacyfoundation.com
 
Emmett Till Legacy Foundation is a non profit organization "creating a legacy of hope", "building a bridge from the past to the present and future", in memory of Emmett Louis Till and in honor of his Mother, Mamie Till Mobley. A donation to support our efforts can be made at http://www.emmetttilllegacyfoundation.com/
 

LEST WE FORGET!

THANK YOU FOR REMEMBERING and participating in A TIME FOR UNITY IN BLACK AND WHITE! We can all unite to Build Bridges from the Past to the Present and Future!!!! Thanks again!!



Tuesday, June 24, 2014

TILL NEWS! Important Dates: Remembering Emmett Till, July 25 and Aug 28- Wear Black and White on both Days! Loving FROM THE INSIDE OUT RETURNS To Pensacola in 2015! Scholarship Donations are accepted!

 
A TIME FOR UNITY in BLACK and WHITE: Annual Nationwide and Global notice! Remember Emmett Till and those who lost their lives to hate, violence and racism in the US and in other parts of the world. How: Wear black and white attire/clothing items on July 25, (his 73rd birthday) and on August 28 (the day he was murdered in 1955, 59 years ago). A silent but powerful way to show that we will never forget. We join those survivors of the Holocaust, in declaring NEVER AGAIN!   Please Post on social media, also share with your family and friends to help spread the word! NEVER AGAIN!

 

WOMEN`S EMPOWERMENT SYMPOSIUM RETURNS TO PENSACOLA
SAVE THE DATE: for the 7th "Loving From the Inside Out" (LFTIO) a women's empowerment symposium. LFTIO will be held March 27 &; 28, 2015 in PENSACOLA, Florida at New World Landing for the 3rd time! Mark your calendars. Please plan to join us for one of the most powerful and engaging gatherings for women in the country. Come engage, heal, grow and find love! Get your sistas ready for a great weekend get away. Men are invited to attend the (March 28) Woman of Courage Awards Luncheon. Check out our Facebook events page for more details (coming soon!) https://www.facebook.com/pages/Emmett-Till-Legacy-Foundation/138927669624 
 
 
 
Annual EMMETT TILL SCHOLARSHIP application and essay contest now available. Send a request for application to info@EmmettTillLegacyFoundation.com
 
DONATIONS ACCEPTED TODAY! for the EMMETT TILL SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship fund donations are being accepted now at PayPal.com Send any donations to this email address: emmett_till_legacy@yahoo.com  THANK YOU!

Friday, June 6, 2014

The 6th WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT SYMPOSIUM, Loving From The Inside Out 2014 presented by the Emmett Till Legacy Foundation RETURNED TO PENSACOLA on March 14 and 15. was a success!

The 6th WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT SYMPOSIUM, Loving From The Inside Out 2014, was a success!

Women came together to heal, grow, & find love! Loving From The Inside Out 2014 offered a powerful and life changing opportunity for women in the Pensacola area and across the country to learn and hear about strategies for enhancing their lives, relationships, health, love for themselves and more! This one-day symposium featured dynamic “Inside your Mind”,….“Wellness”,…“Body”,…“Spirit” and….“Power” speakers all with a powerful story to tell. Dr. Donna Bennett, OB/GYN at University of South, Alabama opened up the symposium at the meet and greet held on Friday evening, March 14 at Five Sisters Blues café by posing and answering the questions most women and men want to know, but are afraid to ask.

The next morning, attendees were invited to enjoy and shop in the Market Place with some very special vendors.  There was jewelry, books, DVD’s, accessories, health information, authors, artist, personal trainers, makeup and more!
The presenters for the full day symposium, held at New World Landing, were Dr. Kelli T. Wells, Dir. of the Dept. of Health in Duval County, Carolyn East, National Evangelist, and Ordained Elder at Apostolic Overcoming Church of God, Inc., Robin Reshard, Filmmaker, Robert Robino Productions and LaTonja Muhammad Ali, Entertainment Executive, CEO of Celebrity Cause, Inc.

The Women of Courage Awards luncheon held that afternoon, featured the very talented, Jevetta Steele a 2008 Woman of Courage honoree. She is a member of the musical family The Steele’s and an Academy Award-nominee for her performance of “Calling You” from the movie “Bagdad Café.” She amazed the audience with her story and songs of betrayal, love and redemption. Jacqueline Olive and Mikaela Anderson shared a powerfully moving original poem “For Women Who Do Not Speak” that brought a standing ovation and tears to the eyes of the audience.

The awards luncheon was masterfully hosted by Mistress of Ceremonies, Mamie Webb Hixon, a noted grammarian and assistant professor at UWF. The Woman of Courage awards were presented by Deborah Watts to seven well deserving women, in honor of Mamie Till Mobley, the mother of Emmett Till. The 2014 Woman of Courage awardees were:

·        Jacqueline Barber, retired police detective and cancer patient, GA

·        Doris Hines, talented vocalist and renowned recording artist, MN

·        Ethel D. "Gail" Johnson, enterprising entrepreneur and dance teacher, FL

·        Peggy Wallace Kennedy, daughter of Gov. George Wallace, AL

·        Ann Richard, chairman of The King Richard Foundation, FL

·        Lizzie Velasquez, motivational speaker, labeled  the world’s ugliest woman, TX

·        Sparkle Wimberly, entrepreneur and health & wellness expert, MN

After the awards luncheon, Nicole Randolph of Body by NicoleFitness  led the women and men in attendance in a fun and exciting ENERGIZE! Let’s Move exercise session.
At the close of a very full day, some of the comments heard from the attendees were; “What a beautiful day”, “I am “inspired”, connected and empowered”, “This should happen each month”, “It was Awesome”,  “I feel so honored and loved”,  “I was moved beyond belief”, “I was truly blessed and cannot stop talking about it”, “All of those fabulous women fortified me for what I faced when I got home, Nothing happens by chance”. Now, judging by the comments, the sharing, caring, joy, tears and embraces, this heartwarming and intimate symposium and awards luncheon was a successful and amazing expression of spirit, compassion and love!

The Emmett Till Legacy Foundation (ETLF), a non-profit organization, created Loving From The Inside Out in 2006. It is hosted by ETLF Co-Founder, Deborah Watts and board members Tia Robbins, Toni Joyner and Teri Watts along with a host of hard working and dedicated Circle of Women and Men volunteers.

Save the date: March 27-28, 2015 in Pensacola, FL at New World  Landing.  If you’d like more information about this event or the Emmett Till Legacy Foundation email info@emmetttilllegacyfoundation.com  or via http://www.emmetttilllegacyfoundation.com/, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Emmett-Till-Legacy-Foundation/138927669624 or www.twitter.com/emmetttill  Also feel free to contact Teri Watts at 832 217 0530 or via email teri@theimanijamesgroup.com

Best Academy: Who Killed Emmett Till? Documentary screening and post discussion on Feb 20 featuring Till Family member: Deborah Watts for Black History Month





Morehouse Who Killed Emmett Till? Documentary screening and post discussion February 20 featuring Till Family member: Deborah Watts for Black History Month programing and beyond. Hosted by Brandon Thorpe







Saturday, February 15, 2014

Grizzly Growl speaker series with DeborahWatts co founder of the Emmett Till Legacy Foundation rescheduled to Feb 18

Grizzly Growl speaker series with #DeborahWatts co founder of the Emmett Till Legacy Foundation  rescheduled to Feb 18 from 2-3:15pm Georgia Gwinnett College pic.twitter.com/Dn0pkqPej4 Emmett Till Legacy Foundation to share the Who Killed Emmett Till? documentary and discuss how the organization is building bridges from the past to the present and the future! If in the area please join us!









Monday, January 27, 2014

DRUM ROLL>>>>>>>>Please join us in congratulating the following awardees who were nominated and selected to receive the 2014 Woman Of Courage Award

DRUM ROLL!!!!!!!!!!!
Please join us in congratulating the following awardees who were nominated and selected to receive the 2014 Woman Of Courage Award!! This award is in honor of Mamie Till Mobley, the mother of ‪#‎EmmettTill

Jacqueline Barber, retired police detective and cancer patient, Atlanta, GA

•Gail Johnson, enterprising entrepreneur and dance teacher, Pensacola, FL


•Doris Hines, talented vocalist and renowned recording artist, Minneapolis, MN

•Peggy Wallace Kennedy, daughter of Gov. George Wallace, Montgomery, AL

•Ann Richard, chairman of The King Richard Foundation (Autism), Pensacola, FL

•Lizzie Velasquez, motivational speaker, labeled the world’s ugliest woman, Austin TX

•Sparkle Wimberly, entrepreneur and health & wellness expert, Minneapolis, MN

LOVING FROM THE INSIDE OUT March 14-15, 2014! REGISTER TODAY!!!



"LOVING FROM THE INSIDE OUT" 
is returning to Pensacola, Florida
March 14-15, 2014! REGISTER TODAY!!!
Check out and like our facebook page! Go to events for updates. Click here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Emmett-Till-Legacy-Foundation/138927669624



Register at Eventbrite. Click Here!
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/loving-from-the-inside-outtm-a-powerful-womens-empowerment-symposium-tickets-9929270716?aff=estw
 


Thursday, January 23, 2014

NEED LODGING? SPECIAL HOTEL RATES OFFERED UNTIL March 1st! Book now! For "LOVING FROM THE INSIDE OUT" 2014

Planning to attend the symposium? Need lodging for you and your sista friends?

Make your reservations today at the Marriott Courtyard, 700 E. Chase Street in downtown, Pensacola, Florida. 


Available March 13-16, 2014

We have a special rate at $134 (King Room) or $154 (Double Queens Room) until March 1, 2014. You can begin to make a reservation directly at 850-439-3330 or with Marriott reservations at 800-321-2211 AND ASK FOR THE LOVING INSIDE OUT SYMPOSIUM RATE. You can also book online too! Book y...our group rate: Loving From Inside Out Symposium Accommodations >>

To access the hotel to make reservations: Please visit Marriott Courtyard's webpage at www.courtyardpensacoladowntown.com for property information, location and amenities.

GUESTS MUST MAKE RESERVATIONS BEFORE 3/1/14. AFTER 3/1/14, RESERVATIONS ARE BASED ON AVAILABILITY AND PRICED AT REGULAR RATE.

Here is the link: URLhttp://www.marriott.com/meeting-event-hotels/group-corporate-travel/groupCorp.mi?resLinkData=Loving%20From%20Inside%20Out%20Symposium%20Accommodations%5Epnspc%60LOVLOVA%7CLOVLOVB%60134-154%60USD%60false%603/13/14%603/16/14%603/1/14&app=resvlink&stop_mobi=yes

Hope you and your sista friends will join us!

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

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