NEWARK, NJ, April 8, 2010 – The Alliance for Digital Equality (ADE) has announced that the New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark will host their 2010 Digital Empowerment Summit themed, “Broadband: Closing the Economic Divide” on Friday, April 23, 2010. Following the release of the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) National Broadband Plan, ADE will convene a mix of policymakers, thought leaders and the media in New Jersey to discuss the impact that universal broadband access will have on access to education, jobs and wealth creation opportunities, particularly for the millions of un-served and underserved Americans who have the most to gain from this great technology. This event is free to the public and will begin at 8:30 A.M. and conclude at 3:00 P.M. For More Information or to register please visit: www.alliancefordigitalequality.org

Members of the community are encouraged to submit questions to the Newark Digital Empowerment Summit Panelists. Questions will be asked during the live webcast on the day of the event. Send questions to info@adeql.org.

Several powerful voices will be heard during New Jersey’s first broadband summit including FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn, Newark Mayor Cory A. Booker, National Urban League President & CEO Marc Morial and Senator Rodney Ellis, who will be delivering remarks. CNN Contributor, Mario Armstrong, and Actor, Author and Activist, Hill Harper, will moderate the summit’s panel discussions to include: “Jobs & Wealth,” “The Wireless Broadband Revolution,” and “The State of Broadband in Minority Communities.”

“Throughout our history there are numerous examples in which communities of color have been the last to enjoy the full economic benefit of transformative periods, such as those now offered courtesy of the digital revolution,” said Julius H. Hollis, Chairman and Founder of ADE. “Broadband is the bridge that provides a unique opportunity for people of color to achieve economic equality, and as we now work to implement the FCC’s National Broadband Plan – designed to deliver access to every American – it is vital that we focus on the millions of un-served and underserved Americans to ensure that these Americans adopt this great tool once they have access.”

Opening remarks will be given by Mayor Booker. Confirmed panelists include: Manny Diaz (Former Mayor of Miami), David Jefferson (President and CEO, JNET Communications), Willie E. Woods Jr. (Managing Director, ICV Capital Partners), Heather McKay (Director, Innovative Training and Workforce Development Programs, Rutgers), Fateen Ziyad (City of Newark Fire Department Deputy Chief), George Cigale (Founder and CEO, Tutor.com), Eduardo Tinaco (CEO and Founder, Athena Wireless Communications), Ash Shehata (Director, Healthcare Practice, Cisco), Lillian Rodríguez López (President, Hispanic Federation), Dr. Jan Gant, Ph.D. (Visiting Resident Fellow, Media and Technology Institute, Joint Center for Political Studies), Gregory S. Fehribach, J.D. (Attorney, The Fehribach Group), Lorraine A. Cortés-Vásquez (New York Secretary of State), and Dr. Randal Pinkett (President and CEO of BCT Partners).

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About The Alliance for Digital Equality
The Alliance for Digital Equality, headquartered in Atlanta, GA, is a non-profit, nonpartisan consumer advocacy organization that serves to facilitate and ensure equal access to technology in underserved communities. The Alliance also serves as a bridge between policymakers and minority individuals in order to help the public understand how legislative and regulatory policies regarding new technologies can impact and empower their daily lives.

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2010 CENSUS TOWN HALL MEETINGS IN NEW JERSEY ENGAGE THE LGBT COMMUNITY

Liberation In Truth Unity Fellowship Church Sponsor ‘March Monday’ Forum to Educate and Motivate a Full Census Count

NEWARK, N.J., March 15, 2010 — The 2010 Census will be explained and discussed in the context of the LGBT community at todays town hall meeting in Newark, New Jersey, hosted by Liberation in Truth Unity Fellowship Church. This event is part of the U.S. Census Bureau’s dedicated outreach program to the LGBT community, and will allow community members the opportunity to have their questions answered by a panel of Census staff, community leaders, local organizers and civic officials. The town hall format promotes an open environment for discussion of specific concerns and reinforces the message that the participation of the LGBT community is vital to ensure that the 2010 Census is complete and accurate.

WHAT: 2010 Census LGBT Town Hall Meeting in Newark, NJ

Sponsored by: Liberation in Truth Unity Fellowship Church

WHEN: Monday, March 15, 2010 6:00pm

WHERE: Liberation in Truth Unity Fellowship Church, 11 Halsey Street, Newark, NJ 07102

Featured guests: Kimberlee S. Williams, Principal and Marketing Director, FEMWORKS
Darnell L. Moore, President, City of Newark Municipal LGBT Commission
Ronald Rice Jr., Esq., City of Newark Municipal Council, West Ward
Gary Paul Wright, Founder/Executive Director, African American Office of Gay Concerns

About the 2010 Census
The 2010 Census is a count of everyone living in the United States and is mandated by the U.S. Constitution to be
conducted every 10 years. Census data are used to apportion congressional seats to states; to distribute more than
$400 billion in federal funds to local, state, and tribal governments each year; and to make decisions about what
community services to provide. The 2010 Census form will be one of the shortest in U.S. history and consists of just
10 questions, taking about 10 minutes to complete. Strict confidentiality laws protect the respondents and the
information they provide.

2010 CENSUS LINKS

Main Page: http://www.2010census.gov

NY Regional Website: http://www.census.gov/regions/new_york

Facebook ID: New York Regional Census Office

2010 Census Timeline: http://2010.census.gov/2010census/about_2010_census/013279.html

2010 Census Logos: http://2010.census.gov/partners/census-logos/

Multimedia Center: http://2010.census.gov/mediacenter/index.php

Images, b-roll and other tools: http://mediadownload.census.gov/

Local data: Data from the 2000 Census and American Community Survey are available at http://www.census.gov
Enter the specific city or zip code into the “Population Finder” on the right hand side.

Media Contact: Igor M. Alves, Media Specialist, (212) 356-3089, or (973) 619-2349 cell

Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau – New York Regional Census Center

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Kimberlee S. Williams, Principal, FEMWORKS, LLC, a Marketing Agency and Photography studio located in Newark, NJ.

The panel is lead by renowned statistician Dr. Gary Gates; He will present groundbreaking Census-based research on LGBT community

NEWARK, N.J., Dec. 8, 2009 – On Wednesday, December 9, at the LGBT Center in New York, Kimberlee S. Williams, FEMWORKS principal and marketing director, will participate on the 2010 Census LGBT expert panel. U.S. Census Bureau representatives and partners welcome such thought leaders as Dr. Gary Gates, Mrs. Williams and other guests to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Community Center for an exciting evening of discussion on the 2010 Census and the LGBT community.

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Dr. Gary Gates, a fellow at The Williams Institute at UCLA, will present his latest research on the LGBT community. The U.S. Census Bureau recently revised its policy in the counting of same-sex couples in its statistical operations, and as such, the discussion is particularly timely. His presentation will be followed by a lively discussion among a diverse panel of experts (see below), and will be moderated by members of the U.S. Census Bureau’s NY Region LGBT Working Group.

Kimberlee S. Williams is a marketing and public relations professional based in New Jersey whose company, FEMWORKS, is the premier multicultural and LGBT marketing agency in the region. She has over 10 years of business development experience in multicultural markets, media relations, and creating strategic alliances. Mrs. Williams helps shape the way corporations, organizations and individuals communicate with multicultural and LGBT men and women of color.

The Working Group is comprised of seven Census Bureau representatives, including Becca Palmer, June Dowell-Burton, and Ben Suazo, Partnership Specialists specifically working with the LGBT community in the region.

Census representatives are seeking to recruit members from the LGBT community in order to form a 2010 Census LGBT Complete Count Committee (CCC) in the region. Thousands of CCCs are forming nationwide to encourage full participation in the 2010 Census.

Refreshments and light snacks will be served compliments of the LGBT Center and Q-SINY, respectively.

DATE/TIME: Wednesday, December 9, 2009, 6:30pm – 9:00pm

PLACE: LGBT Center, 208 West 13 th Street, New York, NY

FEATURED PANEL:

Dr. Gary Gates, Fellow, The Williams Institute of UCLA
Kimberlee Williams, Principal, Marketing Director, FEMWORKS, LLC
Timothy Olson, Asst. Chief, Partnership Program, Field Division, U.S. Census Bureau
Terri Boggis, Director of Center Kids and Families
Tokes Osubu, Executive Director of Gay Men of African Descent
Glenn Magpantay, Co-director of Dvlp., National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance

About the 2010 CENSUS
The 2010 Census is a count of everyone living in the United States and is mandated by the U.S. Constitution. Census data are used to distribute Congressional seats to states, to distribute more than $400 billion in federal funds to local, state and tribal governments each year and to make decisions about what community services to provide. The 2010 Census questionnaire will be one of the shortest in history and consists of 10 questions, taking about 10 minutes to complete. Strict confidentiality laws protect the confidentiality of respondents and the information they provide.

About FEMWORKS, LLC
FEMWORKS is an integrated marketing communications agency and photography studio based in Newark, NJ. Our agency’s capabilities include marketing, public relations, photography, graphic design, and web design. FEMWORKS offers over 10 years of professional experience in multicultural and urban markets. FEMWORKS is an innovative community focused agency providing services that enable businesses and organizations to reach multicultural people and build strong relationships that empower the entire community.

Contact: Kimberlee S. Williams, Marketing Director, FEMWORKS, 973-494-9705.

Source: FEMWORKS, LLC

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The following information is being distributed by Newark EMA HIV Health Services Planning Council on behalf of the Department of Child and Family Well-Being. Please direct all inquiries to Ketlen Alsbrook, Manager, Department of Child and Family Well-Being, Ryan White Unit, 973-733-4402.

The City of Newark, Department of Child and Family Well-Being will receive sealed bids for the year 2010 RYAN WHITE PART A EMERGENCY RELIEF GRANT PROGRAM for HIV/AIDS Health and Support Services in Essex, Union, Warren, Sussex and Morris Counties. Grant Writing, Management Information Systems (MIS), Quality Management and Fiduciary vendors are also sought.

Specifications and conditions for this Request for Proposals (RFP) may be picked up at the City of Newark Department of Child and Family Well-Being, Ryan White Unit, Room #209 at 110 William Street, Newark, New Jersey, 07102, between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. beginning Friday, December 4, 2009.

Interested bidders are required to attend a Technical Assistance Workshop/Pre-Bidders Conference on Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 1:00 P.M. Said conference shall take place at Newark City Hall, 920 Broad Street, 2nd Floor Municipal Council Chambers. ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY.

Letters of Intent will be received at this conference or can be faxed to the Ryan White Unit at (973) 733-5444 no later than 4:00P.M. December 11, 2009. All hand delivered bids will be received until 2 P.M. on Friday, January 8, 2010 and read publicly aloud on Friday, January 8, 2010 on or about 2:00 P.M. in the Ryan White Conference Room of the Department of Child and Family Well-Being located at 110 William Street, Room #209.

All bids (one original and five copies, UNBOUND) should be returned in a sealed envelope, box or other container which bears the name of the Proposer and is clearly marked “RFP for 2010 Ryan White Part A Emergency Relief Grant Program, Attention: Ketlen Alsbrook, Manager, Department of Child and Family Well-Being, Ryan White Unit, 110 William Street, Room 209, Newark, New Jersey 07102. Bids received after 2:00 P.M. Friday, January 8, 2010 will be automatically disqualified.

The Ryan White Part A Emergency Relief Grant is fully funded with federal dollars.

Contact: Ketlen Alsbrook, Manager, Department of Child and Family Well-Being, Ryan White Unit, 973-733-4402.

Source: Newark EMA HIV Health Services Planning Council

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Newark Mayor Cory Booker with swear in the city's first LGTIQ commision

The Historic Event Begins at 1:00PM in the City Council Chambers at City Hall – 920 Broad Street

Newark, NJ – Newark, NJ., October 28, 2009 – You are cordially invited to join Mayor Cory Booker and The Newark Municipal Council as the members of the inaugural Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) Advisory Commission take the Oath of Office on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 in the Municipal Council Chambers, Room 215, Newark City Hall, 920 Broad Street, Newark, N.J. at 12:30 p.m.

The inaugural Newark, NJ, LGBTQ Advisory Commission members are as follows:

Reverend Janyce L. Jackson
Rooney Long
Darnell L. Moore
Joseph Panessidi
Perris Straughter
Margaret L. Woods
Gary Paul Wright

Your presence at this event will be uniquely special for the members of the LGBTQ Advisory Commission members and Mayor Booker. Thanking you in advance for your support of the LGBTQ Advisory Commission and the City of Newark!

Source: Liberation In Truth Unity Fellowship Church

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Newark, NJ – October 28, 2009 – Mayor Cory A. Booker and members of the Newark Municipal Council will swear in the City of Newark’s first-ever Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans-gender and Questioning Commission, in the Municipal Council Chamber, in City Hall, today, Wednesday, October 28, 2009, at 1 p.m. First-ever LGBTQ Commission will directly address community’s needs; Seven-member board will fight harassment and discrimination.

For the first time in the City of Newark’s history, Newark is creating a Mayoral Commission to directly address the needs and concerns affecting its lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans-gender community.

The seven-member commission’s purpose is to promote policies and awareness of issues concerning the cultural, social, economic, political, educational, health and general well being of LGBTQ individuals and their families.

The advisory commission hopes to bring an end to harassment, bullying, discrimination, economic and health care disparities, whether in the workplace, public, educational and/or healthcare setting and promote education, social and institutional sensitivity.

WHO: Mayor Cory A. Booker, members of the Newark Municipal Council, and the seven members of the City of Newark’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans-gender, and Questioning Commission.

WHAT: Will swear in the City of Newark’s first-ever Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans-gender and Questioning Commission.

WHEN: Wednesday, October 28, 1 p.m.

WHERE: City Hall Municipal Council Chamber, 920 Broad Street, Newark

Media Contact: Press Information Office –
(973) 733-8004. E-mail: Pressoffice@ci.newark.nj.us

Source: City of Newark, NJ

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“This weekend we are celebrating and acknowledging the great achievements, heritage, and power of African culture in the City of Newark,” Mayor Booker said in a statement. “I commend the members of the Newark African Commission for organizing this event and encourage everyone to join us as we kick off our City’s First Annual African Diaspora Festival.”

“The African Diaspora retells the story of how Africans have been able to maintain their culture, language and folklore throughout the Americas and the Caribbean. The richness of this event lies in the appreciation of African influence throughout the world. Here in Newark we honor and celebrate that richness and acknowledge its significance in our collective lives,” said Deputy Mayor Muñiz.

The ceremony included remarks by Ghanaian Government Chief Whip Enoch Teye Mensah, African music, and the introduction a soccer team representing the Republic of Ghana, which will compete in Saturday’s soccer tournament.
“Africa is referred to as the ‘cradle of civilization’ and the birthplace of humanity. The purpose of Mayor Booker’s African Commission of Newark is to promote the greatness of the African continent and enlighten the Diaspora here within Newark about all the good Africa has to offer, rather than the negative image it so often receives from the media. We are here to bridge the gap between African-Americans, Africans and people of African descent. To correct this growing disconnect, we are empowering our community to reach out to one another and celebrate their common heritage,” said Dosso Kassimou, President of the Mayor’s Newark African Commission.
On Sunday, the Newark African Commission will honor African-American community members for their leadership and service: Jacinta Ukah-Ogbonna, Director of Patient Care Practices in the Family Health Services Division of Nursing at University Hospital; Amina Diabagate, an entrepreneur; Joy Adsumola Adenubi Olateru Olagbegi, founder of the Joy School of Hair Design and a vocational educator; Alex Dennis, a barber and business leader; Sergent Sen Sei Haress Goodson, a youth martial arts instructor; and Imam Souleimane Konate from the Masjid AWSA Mosque. In addition, the Commission will honor Mr. Teye Mensah and U.S. Representative Donald M. Payne for their political leadership both at home and abroad.
“The festival brings everybody of African descent together, celebrating a common culture. It’s very exciting for us because Newark used to be left out of festivals like these, but now through the Mayor’s support, we’re bringing them back. We want to thank Mayor Booker for all he has done to make this three-day festival a reality,” said Marcy Phillips, Vice President of the commission.
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Contact: Press Information Office: (973) 733-8004 E-mail: Pressoffice@ci.newark.nj.us

The afternoon ceremony was the first time Newark had observed Peruvian Independence Day, and the Rotunda was filled with Peruvian-Americans from across the North Jersey region. An emotional highlight of the ceremony came when Mayor Booker asked for a moment of silence for U.S. Army Sgt. Christian Bueno Galdos, a Paterson resident and Peruvian-American who was killed in Iraq. Sgt. Bueno Galdos’ parents were on hand to receive their son’s posthumous Newark Medal of Honor from the Mayor.

Addressing the audience in English and Spanish, Mayor Booker said, “One of the reasons why Newark is a city on the rise is because of the contributions of the Peruvian-American community to business, culture and the arts. Today is the 188th anniversary of Peru’s independence and the first time we have acknowledged how the Peruvian-American community is a powerful part of our growing City.”

When the Mayor presented Eugenia Gardos and Carlos Bueno, Sgt. Bueno Galdos’ parents, with the City’s highest honor, he said, “This family has given the ultimate sacrifice. Exhibiting extraordinary courage and commitment, their son put his life on the line for his country and paid the highest price. Families like this have given more for our nation than others are asked to give. We will not forget their sacrifice. Americans owe this family a debt of gratitude.”
There were also remarks from Maria Puertas of the Peruvian Consul-General’s Office, a proclamation from Governor Jon Corzine, resolutions from the Newark Municipal Council, and presentations of letters of commendation and awards to Peruvian-American teachers, entrepreneurs, and legislators for their community service.

The attendees, many of them wearing Peru’s national colors of red and white, also enjoyed Peruvian music, food, and dance performances in the City Hall Rotunda. Wearing Traditional Peruvian costumes, Consuelo Udaz of the Somos Independientes Dance School performed Peruvian Tondero dances with her longtime partner and instructor, Paul Oliva.
“I’ve been dancing since I was five, and I’m 30 now,” said Ms. Udaz. “To be good at this, you have to love Tondero dancing and practice, practice, practice.”
The City of Newark also honored Harrison Councilman Jesus Huaranga, Saddle Brook Council President Omar Rodriguez, Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agent Jorge Yeshayahu Gonzales, and Paterson Deputy Mayor Maria del Pilar Rivas.

Yanina Paz, director of public relations for the Peruvian-American Society of New Jersey, said that North Jersey’s Peruvian-American community is based in Paterson, Kearny, and Newark, and has been growing since the 1990s. “New Jersey has one of the largest Peruvian-American communities in the nation, and we have a lot of art and dance schools now that teach Peruvian arts and traditions,” she said.

After the speeches and dancing, everyone in attendance moved outside of City Hall for the flag-raising ceremony. The crowd sang the Peruvian National Anthem as the red-and-white colors advanced up the flagpole. The ceremony was followed with a buffet-style dinner of Peruvian cuisine.
“We are very happy with how the City of Newark hosted this event,” Ms. Paz said. “There was a lot of participation from across the region, and we see this event continuing and growing here for many more years.”

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Photo Caption: Mayor Cory A. Booker joins residents and dignitaries for the opening of Nat Turner Park in the heart of Newark’s Central Ward on July 28, 2009. From left, top row, Councilmember-at-Large Donald Payne, Jr., former New York Giants star Tiki Barber, Friends of Nat Turner Park activist Ardelie McCleary, Division of Recreation/ Cultural Affairs Event Coordinator Donnell Redding, and Mayor Booker. The Tiki Recreation Foundation was among the supporters of this project, which was a partnership between the City of Newark and the Trust for Public Land. Nat Turner Park Opening

“New Jersey is creating new green jobs by reducing energy usage and costs. Our state is leading a green revolution to meet the challenges that threaten our economic and environmental security,” said Governor Jon S. Corzine. “I want to congratulate today’s graduates for completing the training for new jobs that will, house-by-house, bring new energy efficiency to our communities.”

Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District administers the green job training program to stimulate green jobs in New Jersey. LPCCD is collaborating with private industry, labor, state and local government, higher education, and community-based organizations, with support from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, and the Trenton based Isles’ Development Center for Energy and Environmental Training (CEET)

“New Jersey’s Energy Master Plan has aggressive energy efficiency goals for the state. There is going to be a significant demand for workers in the energy efficiency field. Our green job training program helps ensure that New Jersey’s workforce will have the skills needed to participate in the green economy,” said Baye Adofo-Wilson, Executive Director, Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District

Green jobs are high paying career track jobs that benefit the community and the environment. The jobs provide meaningful work, high levels of job satisfaction and are in demand in the emerging green economy. A central focus of the program is energy efficiency assessment, fundamental building science, and air leaks and insulation installation. The graduates are prepared for jobs such as Building Analyst, Air Sealer, Home Energy Rater, Field Energy Consultant, and Home Improvement Retrofit Trainee.

Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District is one of New Jersey’s four Green Job Training Partnership programs. These graduates completed an intensive series of training courses to prepare them for new entry-level jobs in the field of energy auditing and

energy efficiency. Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District graduates completed training in courses such as energy efficiency assistance, environmental living, green building construction and basic math and reading skills.

“Energy efficiency is the first tool in PSE&G’s strategy to help New Jersey achieve its energy and carbon reduction goals,” said Ralph LaRossa, president and COO of PSE&G. “But a tool doesn’t get the job done on its own. People do. Today may set a new record for win-wins. The Green Jobs Training Program is equipping people with the skills to land a good job in the energy-efficiency area, is helping support our state’s efforts to get the economy going in these difficult times, and is providing our company with a pool of trained job candidates. A number of the graduates of these programs already are working for PSE&G, helping us provide universal access to energy efficiency. Many more will join our workforce shortly as we staff up to provide audits and energy efficiency measures to customers in our urban areas.”

Public Service Electric and Gas (PSE&G), recognizing the growing demand for energy auditors, plans to hire 100 workers trained through the state’s Green Job Training Partnership Program.

“We are facing serious energy challenges and we need a workforce prepared to help achieve the goals of Governor Corzine’s ambitious Energy Master Plan,” said, Jeanne M. Fox, President of the NJ Board of Public Utilities. “Public-policy makers working in collaboration with private and non-profit partners are the key to driving the industry’s green job growth.”

About Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District
Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District (LPCCD) is transforming a low-income neighborhood in Newark, New Jersey into an urban eco-village. Leading the revitalization of an emerging arts and cultural district, LPCCD is a model for sustainable urban development. The project includes US Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified housing units, green collar jobs, music festivals, historic restoration projects and the Museum of African American Music, a Smithsonian Affiliate. To learn more about LPCCD and its initiatives visit www.lpccd.org.