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When in Need Foundation, Godwin Nwoga, Video and Podcast are Here…

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Board Member, Operations Director Godwin Nwoga is the focused and result driven Director of Operations of When in need foundation. He strives to ensure that the foundation remain on course with its mission and vision as well as being fiscally accountable. He brings a wealth of knowledge from his extensive experience working for Nova Capital partners, Royal Bank of Scotland and Diamond Bank Plc Nigeria. On a day to day basis, Godwin directs the operations of a blossoming health care agency in Philadelphia, PA. An alumnus of the World Bank Institute, Washington D.C, Godwin holds a Masters degree in Operations Management from the University of West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom. His interests lie in operations and project management, risk management, business development, strategy and … [Continue reading...]

FIND OUT ABOUT THE UNIQUE MISSION OF THE NEW CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM.

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THE IMPORTANCE OF PRESERVING THE LEGACY OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. Doug Shipman, Chief Executive Officer of The National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Explains How the NEW Center is Empowering People The National Center for Civil and Human Rights, which opened on June 23, 2014, uniquely and boldly connects historic freedom movements and iconic individuals, as well as everyday people, with the human rights issues of the past and present, thus sparking ongoing dialogue around the possibilities of the future. As a convener, The Center provides a forum for education, discovery and ongoing discussions on class, race, gender, identity and other injustices that impact us all. The Center for Civil and Human Rights is keenly attuned to the issues, responses and actions that … [Continue reading...]

Celebrate the Historic Black-Jewish Alliance of the Civil Rights Movement – June 19, 2014

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Dear Friend; As the Nation marks the 50th anniversary of the 1964 Freedom Summer, the Foundation for Ethnic Understanding - national address for Black-Jewish relations- FFEU will mark the date when three civil rights activists, one African-American and two Jewish-Americans: James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner; were brutally kidnapped and murdered. We would like to invite you to join us on June 19, 2014 between 4-6pm in the Mansfield Room S-207 of the United States Capitol at a special ceremony and reception that will recognize the heroism, sacrifice and commitment of those three activists, and countless other civil rights activists, who gave their time, energy, and resources to bring political and social equality to the disenfranchised citizens of Mississippi and the … [Continue reading...]

Celebrate the Historic Black-Jewish Alliance of the Civil Rights Movement

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Dear Friend; As the Nation marks the 50th anniversary of the 1964 Freedom Summer, the Foundation for Ethnic Understanding - national address for Black-Jewish relations- FFEU will mark the date when three civil rights activists, one African-American and two Jewish-Americans: James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner; were brutally kidnapped and murdered. We would like to invite you to join us on June 19, 2014 between 4-6pm in the Mansfield Room S-207 of the United States Capitol at a special ceremony and reception that will recognize the heroism, sacrifice and commitment of those three activists, and countless other civil rights activists, who gave their time, energy, and resources to bring political and social equality to the disenfranchised citizens of Mississippi and the … [Continue reading...]

PATHS OF PROMISE by Donna J. Grisanti

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“An uplifting story of personal sacrifice amid historical significance.” -Kirkus PATHS OF PROMISE by Donna J. Grisanti Like the Old Testament heroine who inspired her name, Ruth Yuell faced a life of disadvantages. As a Negro born in St. Louis, 1939, Ruth entered a world dominated by segregation and racism. As a young woman who fought for her people through nonviolence, Ruth encountered brutality from powerful whites and ridicule from militant blacks. She also weathered terrible storms of scandal and betrayal. Like her biblical namesake, Ruth overcame her hardships through hard work, determination, piety, and courage. PATHS OF PROMISE (Phoenix Publishing Group; October 2012; ISBN: 978-0970886019) tells the story of Ruth Yuell—a woman of conviction and honor who made remarkable … [Continue reading...]

Good News shares the Good News of Governor Ed Rendell

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Gov. Ed Rendell Calls Out American Leaders as “A Nation of Wusses” WHO:              The Common Good (TCG) hosts a discussion with former Governor Ed Rendell (D-PA) in New York City. TCG is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that promotes participation in our democracy through the free exchange of ideas and civil dialogue. We are dedicated to finding common ground and encouraging the civic engagement that is so essential for a thriving democracy. WHAT:            Governor Ed Rendell is a former governor of Pennsylvania, a former head of the Democratic National Committee, current MSNBC senior political analyst and a partner at Ballard Spahr LLP. WHY:               Governor Rendell takes a swipe at today’s leaders from both political parties for a lacking backbone and leadership. In … [Continue reading...]

Good News shares the Good News of Governor Ed Rendell and The Common Good Board Member Chele Chiavacci.

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Gov. Ed Rendell Calls Out American Leaders as “A Nation of Wusses” WHO:              The Common Good (TCG) hosts a discussion with former Governor Ed Rendell (D-PA) in New York City. TCG is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that promotes participation in our democracy through the free exchange of ideas and civil dialogue. We are dedicated to finding common ground and encouraging the civic engagement that is so essential for a thriving democracy. WHAT:            Governor Ed Rendell is a former governor of Pennsylvania, a former head of the Democratic National Committee, current MSNBC senior political analyst and a partner at Ballard Spahr LLP. WHY:               Governor Rendell takes a swipe at today’s leaders from both political parties for a lacking backbone and leadership. In … [Continue reading...]