Urban Leadership Institute

June 25, 2010
12th Annual Conference of the Association of Black Social Workers Metro DC Chapter

(ABSW)- “Boys to Men Summit: Reclaiming our Past to Develop Our Greatness for the Future of African-American Males”

Speakers include:

David Miller, M. Ed, Chief Visionary Officer & Co-Founder, Urban Leadership Institute Baltimore, Maryland Author, Dare to be King: What If the Prince Lives?: A Survival Workbook for African American Males, and Lessons I learned from My Father: A Collection of Quotes from Men of African Descent

Haki R. Madhubuti, Author, Black Men: Obsolete, Single, Dangerous: The African American Family in Transition and Tough Notes: A Healing Call for Creating Exceptional Black Men

Nisa Muhammad, Executive Director, Wedded Bliss Foundation, Washington, DC Senior Editor, Final Call Magazine, contributor, Essence Magazine, featured on CNN’s Black in America II

Kenneth Braswell, Executive Director of Fathers Incorporated, Albany, New York Author of When the Tear Won’t Fall: One Man’s Intimate Struggle through Fatherhood and Manhood, and Gentle Warriors: A Mentorship Guide for Young Males.

For further information on any of our events, our workshops, seminars, or conferences please contact us at toll-free 1.877.339.4300.

April 9-10	Boys-2-Men Conference for African American Young Men New Port News, VA www.steps-2-successinc.org Featuring: Dr. Dennis Kimbro, Alfred "Coach" Powell, LaMarr Shields, David Miller & Liefel Jackson
May 10-19	Northwest Indiana Workshops to Help Youth Workers Reach Disconnected Parents Workshops will be facilitated by David Miller & LaMarr Shields and held Indianapolis (offer twice on two different dates), Merriville (Gary), South Bend, Fort Wayne, Evansville, New Albany. Continuing Education: 2 CRUs 5.5 Hours from NASW, IAPP, NCFR, INPRA (must petition) 5.5 hours for Foster Parents approved by DCS 6 LEUs for Librarians approved by the Indiana State Library To register, please visit: www.iyi.org/trainings/upcoming-trainings.aspx
May 13	Niagara Falls Public Schools Keynote address LaMarr Shields
May 15	Dr. Bernard Harris Elem (Baltimore) Free- Open to the Public Raising Him Alone Workshop- David Miller
May 18	Wes Moore Book signing (The Other Wes Moore) David Miller will share a few words about ULI & RHA work with mothers raising sons Pratt Library Baltimore, MD
May 29	Workshop Series for Parents- Single mothers Raising Boys Escambia County Middle School- David
June 18	Not Just Surviving – Thriving- Creating a new culture among young Black males Depart of Social Services- Expo, Baltimore, MD
June 22-24	African American Healthy Marriage Initiative Hampton University www.aahmi.net/events.html Speakers include: David Miller, ULI, Nisa Muhammad, Executive Director, Wedded Bliss Foundation, Mr. Ron Clark, Director of Community-Based Programs, National Fatherhood Initiative, Mr. James Rodriguez, MSW, CEO, Families and Fathers Coalition of America & Kenneth Braswell Executive Director, Fathers, Incorporated
June 25	12th Annual Conference of the Association of Black Social Workers Metro DC Chapter (ABSW)- “Boys to Men Summit: Reclaiming our Past to Develop Our Greatness for the Future of African-American Males” Speakers include: David Miller, M. Ed, Chief Visionary Officer & Co-Founder, Urban Leadership Institute Baltimore, Maryland Author, Dare to be King: What If the Prince Lives?: A Survival Workbook for African American Males, and Lessons I learned from My Father: A Collection of Quotes from Men of African Descent Haki R. Madhubuti, Author, Black Men: Obsolete, Single, Dangerous: The African American Family in Transition and Tough Notes: A Healing Call for Creating Exceptional Black Men Nisa Muhammad, Executive Director, Wedded Bliss Foundation, Washington, DC Senior Editor, Final Call Magazine, contributor, Essence Magazine, featured on CNN’s Black in America II Kenneth Braswell, Executive Director of Fathers Incorporated, Albany, New York Author of When the Tear Won’t Fall: One Man’s Intimate Struggle through Fatherhood and Manhood, and Gentle Warriors: A Mentorship Guide for Young Males.
Sept 29	Hands Off: Strategies to Combat Youth Violence and Bullying 8:30am-2:00pm The True Reformer Building, 1200 U Street NW Washington, DC 20009 Registration Includes: 1 full day of intensive training by International Training Specialists Training handouts National Training Certification upon completion Continental breakfast and lunch 4 CEUS for Social Workers Copy of Hands Off: Strategies to Combat Youth Violence Curriculum
October 21	Hands Off: Strategies to Combat Youth Violence and Bullying 8:30am-2:00pm 1st District Plaza, 3801 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 Registration Includes: 1 full day of intensive training by International Training Specialists Training handouts National Training Certification upon completion Continental breakfast and lunch 4 CEUS for Social Workers Copy of Hands Off: Strategies to Combat Youth Violence Curriculum

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