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Nkenge Toure is my friend. Nkenge Toure is your friend. Nkenge Toure is our friend. WPFW 89.3 fm is my radio-station. WPFW 89.3 fm is your radio-station. WPFW 89.3 fm is the people's radio-station. "In Our Voices" (Nkenge's show) on WPFW 89.3 fm needs my support. "In Our Voices" on WPFW 89.3 fm (Nkenge's show) needs your support. "In Our Voices" on WPFW 89.3 fm (Nkenge's show) needs our support.
Nkenge Toure is in the hospital and she is taking care of herself. We miss her and we are proud of her for taking time for herself. WPFW 89.3 fm is still on Champlain Street and needs my support. WPFW 89.3 fm is still on Champlain Street and needs your support. WPFW 89.3 fm is still on Champlain Street and needs our support.
Speak truth to power! Speak truth to power! Speak truth to power! Please support Nkenge Toure and WPFW 89.3 fm tomorrow by calling 202-588-9739 or 1-800-222-9739. We really need your continued friendship and your contributions, tithes and promises! Call "In Our Voices" from 11:00am-12:00pm on this Friday. Elise Bryant and Faye Williams will lead the "pitch" for Sister Nkenge Toure.
Washington, DC based Hip-Hop artist Head-Roc will perform and distribute free units of his new six-song EP, The "Empower DC Project," on the streets to fellow DC residents at eight select DC neighborhoods near Metro subway stations Oct. 19 – Oct. 28, 2010. The "Empower DC Project" is comprised of songs inspired by the work of what he describes as "The most fearless and effective community organizing group in DC." Empower DC (http://www.empowerdc.org) is a city-wide, nonprofit community empowerment organization working to lift the voices of low and moderate income DC residents, and build collective political power in order to bring about sustained improvements in quality of life. Empower DC's grassroots member base is leading campaigns to address the important issues of access to quality child care, affordable housing, quality public education, and the preservation of at-risk public property. See the website for tour locations. Or call Parisa at 202-234-9119.
Sisterspace and Booksa global space for global citizens3717 Georgia Avenue N.W.(Georgia Avenue Petworth Metro Station)Washington, DC 20010202-829-0306
Greetings Sisters and Brothers, Friends and Customers, Philanthropists and Investors,
As you are aware, Sisterspace and Books is back on the block! We re-opened our doors on November 22, 2009 at our new location: 3717 Georgia Avenue N.W., Washington, DC 20010, right next door to the Georgia Avenue/Petworth Metro station.Back in the day, Georgia Avenue was the location for black-owned businesses. Sisterspace and Books is apart of that tradition and we need you to support us, if we are to be around and able to do our work. We are happy to be back to serve the community – and we need your continued support.
Here are three ways you can be a part of this exciting rebirth of a community institution:
1. Shop – Come to the store and buy books or gift items (such as sweatshirts and jewelry) . We have great books for every age and a whole variety of interests! Also, consider purchasing a gift certificate for friends, family, or colleagues. Do you know someone graduating from high school or college? Do you know someone retiring or going on a vacation? Do you know someone getting married? What better gift from you than a book from or a gift certificate to Sisterspace and Books?
2. Spread the word – on Facebook, Twitter, email, and that old-fashioned way – “word of mouth.” We especially encourage you to ask groups, schools, businesses, and other organizations you know to make bulk purchases through Sisterspace and Books – this is a great way to generate revenue to support the classes, programs and special events that we all want. (see below)
3. Sponsor – Are you able to be a sponsor at the level of $20 a month, or more? You monthly sponsorship would help us keep the lights on and assist us with the other operating costs.
Your financial support is crucial at this time. We know that funds are short for everyone and your support – as little or as much as you can commit – is greatly appreciated!
Bring your sponsorship – cash, checks, or credit cards – to the store or you can pay securely online via Paypal as soon as you have read this. We appreciate your support of Sisterspace and Books and more importantly, we invite you to be a part of this great enterprise within our community.
Currently, Sisterspace and Books is operating as a business. We are also working to form a nonprofit support entity, Friends of Sisterspace and Books. If you want to be part of that effort, or need to make your contribution in a manner that is tax-deductable, please advise us.
In anticipation of your answering our appeal – a thousand thank yous!!
Peace and love,
We Walk by Faith, Not by Sight
Friends of Sisterspace and Books
*EACH ONE, TEACH ONE EDUCATIONAL EVENTS:1. Tutoring for children and adults and computer training classes
2. GED classes and reading and writing classes
3. Book-clubs for girls, boys, seniors, men, women and young professionals
4. Literacy events with films, authors and performances
5. Educational, Cultural, and Political Conferences and Workshops
*BACK TO BASICS CULTURAL EVENTS:1. The Fannie Lou Hamer In-Her-Light Series
2. The James Baldwin In-His-Light Series
3. Georgia Avenue Black History Events- Past, Present, Future
4. African Drumming and Dancing with locals and "celebrities"
5. Great-Grand Poetry Slam (50+ years), poetry readings, and creative writings
*YES YOU CAN WORKSHOPS:
1. Resume Writing, Job Counseling and Interview-Coaching
2. 12-Step meetings (Al-Anon-NA-OA-AA-DA) and Smoking Cessation Classes
3. Healthy Food Shopping and Cooking Classes
4. Hand-crafted Jewelry and other Cultural Items
5. The Financial Literacy Campaign
