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Part 2 of Black America: Empowering the Next Generation
Posted Feb 28, 2017
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How do we forge greater trust between communities of color and law enforcement? What opportunities await to ensure greater social equity for all?
Comcast Newsmakers presents a roundtable discussion focused on empowering the next generation of African-Americans. In part two, join Robert Traynham and his expert panel for a candid conversation on the need for constructive partnerships between communities and the institutions that serve them.
Special guests:
Angela Glover Blackwell, CEO of?PolicyLink
Trabian Shorters - Founder and CEO of the?BMe Community
Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. - President and CEO of the?Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
The discussion continues in part 3 (Education: The Next Chapter).
Hosted by: Robert TraynhamProduced by: National Newsmakers Team
As the Special Olympics celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2018, we take a look back at the early days, when Eunice Kennedy Shriver created a backyard summer camp for people with intellectual disabilities. Today, there are 4.9 million Special Olympics athletes from more than 172 countries.
The LGBTQ fight for equal rights became organized in 1969, after the riots at New York City's Stonewall Inn. LGBTQ civil rights activist and author Mark Segal has been involved in the movement from its beginning. Mark joins Robert Traynham for a candid and intimate discussion about his life, his role in the fight for equality, and the state of LGBTQ rights across America and around the globe. Mark is the publisher of the Philadelphia Gay News. Interview recorded on May 17, 2017.
The Asian American Pacific Islander community makes up six percent of the U.S. population, but is growing more than four times as rapidly as the total U.S. population. Asians are the largest group of immigrants to enter the U.S. as immigrants. A conversation with Janelle Wong, Senior Researcher at AAPI Data about the fastest-growing but one of the understudied racial groups in the United States.
The 2018 Special Olympics USA Games will be hosted this summer in Seattle, with more than 4,000 athletes and coaches representing 50 states and the District of Columbia. Jason Schriml of the Special Olympics USA Games discussed the impact the games and this organization that highlights athletes with intellectual disabilities through highly competitive sports, uplifting experiences, and demonstrating inclusion for all.
Preparations are underway for the 2020 United States Census. A fair and accurate count of all communities is of major importance, as data gathered is used to determine federal funding, congressional representation and more. For some populations, including Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, the process can be of concern due to immigration status, language barriers and fear of providing personal information. John Yang, President and Executive Director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice-AAJC joins Robert Traynham to discuss the importance of an accurate count, especially for the AAPI population in America.
Filipino Americans make up the third largest subgroup of Asian Americans today, with millennials comprising nearly a quarter of this population. And while there about 4 million Filipino and Filipino Americans living in the U.S today, this population is underrepresented in political and leadership roles. Brendan Flores, National Chairman of the National Federation of Filipino American Associations joins Robert Traynam to discuss the welfare and well-being of Filipino Americans and efforts to strengthen the personal and professional development of young Filipino Americans.
"As women continue to lag behind men in attaining leadership positions, the need for more women leaders in communities increases. Lisa Bowman, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of United Way Worldwide shares a discussion on her organization's efforts in empowering young girls and women through access to mentoring and leadership programs. Bringing powerful women leaders together can create a sustainable and strong community.
Workplace giving through payroll deductions has become a key method of fundraising for non-profit organizations. On this edition of Comcast Newsmakers, Brian Gallagher, President and CEO of the United Way Worldwide discussed the next phase of workplace giving, the Philanthropy Cloud, which will encourage engagement through digital technology.
The National Council of La Raza has been advocating for the Latino community in the areas of health, education, immigration, and housing, since 1968. As this organization's fiftieth anniversary approaches, NCLR has undergone a name change to UnidosUS.
Zandra Zuno Baermann, Senior Vice President of Communications and Marketing for UnidosUS joins Robert Trayhahm to share some history of the organization, current priorities and a look toward the future.This discussion continues in part 2 of UnidosUS.
Interview recorded Sept 6, 2017.
The air travel process can be difficult for even the most experienced traveler. For those with intellectual or developmental disabilities, including autism, the experience can be daunting. Peter Berns, CEO of The Arc of the United States shares a discussion on his organization’s program designed to alleviate some of the stress that families and family members with autism experience when traveling by air.
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