Introduction to the black side.............

For a while I have been concerned that the black side of life and design here in the city of boston gets overlooked. In a city that is 51% minority with a Black Governor, why do we have to work so hard to know about all the exciting things that are happening in the city? Therefore the goal of this blog is to pass along information about events, activities, job opportunities and restaurant reviews from a minority perspective. The Black side or hidden side of life and design here in Boston is the scope of what you will find in the posts. And some occasional commentary will also make its way to the web. Enjoy!


Wednesday, April 29, 2009

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Fwd: news for your blog



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Date: April 23, 2009 3:47:57 PM EDT
To: Jay Lee <eelaj@aol.com>
Subject: news for your blog

Hi Jay,
Would you mind posting the following info on your blog to help spread the word?  
Thanks,
Leslie Davol
Program Manager
Common Boston
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Registration is now open for Boston's first Design Build Challenge!
The Design Build Challenge is a national design and construction competition that focuses on built responses to community needs. The event will take place June 18 - 21st, as part of Common Boston Weekend, Boston's only free, public festival of community and design. The festival theme this year is "Designing a livable city for families." Participants in the Design Build Challenge will have 72 hours to design and create projects that encourage community participation within a dense urban environment and benefit families living in the city.

Teams and individuals from around the country and from all disciplines and experience levels are encouraged to participate. Competitors will be asked to work with to-be-announced clients and sites to find design solutions addressing the social, economic, and environmental benefits of city life. The challenge aims to prove that, even when created in just three days, an influential and sustainable response to a real problem can alter our urban fabric and benefit the community.  The registration deadline is June 3rd.

Info at: www.designbuildchallenge.org
Email: info@designbuildchallenge.org
facebook: design build challenge-boston 2009
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Monday, April 27, 2009

Fwd: Providence, Rhode Island Jobs



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Date: April 27, 2009 11:51:09 AM EDT
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Subject: Providence, Rhode Island Jobs



Providence Rhode Island Jobs

Government job search

Providence Rhode Island Jobs


1. Community Planner
US-RI-Woonsocket Interior, National Park Service  04/20/2009 to 04/24/2009

As a Community Planner, you will be responsible for coordinating the
development and implementation of innovative strategies primarily related
to historic preservation, land-use and community planning, conservation
strategies, river protection, and recreation development projects within
the National Heritage Corridor. Examples of typical duties
include:Facilitating multi-disciplinary teams workin...
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2. DETENTION AND REMOVAL ASSISTANT (OA)
US-RI-PROVIDENCE Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Bureau  11/08/2008 to 05/08/2009

You will provide clerical and administrative support to the Detention and
Removal Program. Specifically, you will establish and review case records
of aliens who are detained by the agency; process and review officers'
notes; review Program documents for completeness and accuracy; prepare and
forward records to appropriate offices for removal and exclusion hearings;
review and analyze case files t...
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3. Individual Tax Payer Advisory Specialist
US-RI-PROVIDENCE Treasury, Internal Revenue Service (IRS)  04/14/2009 to
04/30/2009

Individual Tax Payer Assistance Specialists in the Wage and Investment
Operating Division are responsible for providing basic advice, technical
and procedural information, and customer service to a variety of taxpayers
and/or their representatives through face-to-face meetings. They are also
responsible for resolving taxpayer account, payment, filing and notices
issues; facilitating the resoluti...
Click here for more information...


4. Lead IT Specialist (Network/Customer Support)
US-RI-Providence Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection
02/28/2009 to 02/27/2010

WHERE WILL POSITIONS BE FILLED UNDER THIS ANNOUNCEMENT? Positions will be
filled at multiple locations throughout the United States. To view a list
of locations, refer to the Duties section of this announcement. You will be
asked to identify your location preferences in the on-line application
process. You may select up to 5 locations. Once you accept a job offer you
will not receive further co...
Click here for more information...


5. Lead IT Specialist (Network/Customer Support)
US-RI-Providence Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection
03/10/2009 to 03/09/2010

WHERE WILL POSITIONS BE FILLED UNDER THIS ANNOUNCEMENT? Positions will be
filled at multiple locations throughout the United States. To view a list
of locations, refer to the Duties section of this announcement. You will be
asked to identify your location preferences in the on-line application
process. You may select up to 5 locations. Once you accept a job offer you
will not receive further co...
Click here for more information...


6. Magnet Coordinator - Evidence Based Practice Resource RN
US-RI-Providence Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
09/08/2008 to 06/30/2009

The Magnet Coordinator/Evidence Based Practice (EBP) Resource Nurse
executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience,
and creative approaches to management of complex client care. He/she is
accountable for adhering to established policies, standards of care and
standards of practice and for demonstrating leadership and accomplishments
when providing patient care and in d...
Click here for more information...


7. Marine Investigator, GS-1801-12
US-RI-Providence Homeland Security, US Coast Guard  04/03/2009 to
04/17/2009

Serves as the primary marine investigator for the Captain of the Port Zone.
Provides advice and recommendations on all matters related to casualty
investigations, enforcement actions, and merchant mariner
licensing/documentation; assists Investigating Officers in Laws and Hearing
Preparations, manning of vessels and remedial actions.- Responsible for
enforcing navigation and shipping laws, and for...
Click here for more information...


8. Marine Investigator, GS-1801-12
US-RI-Providence Homeland Security, US Coast Guard  04/03/2009 to
04/17/2009

Serves as the primary marine investigator for the Captain of the Port Zone.
Provides advice and recommendations on all matters related to casualty
investigations, enforcement actions, and merchant mariner
licensing/documentation; assists Investigating Officers in Laws and Hearing
Preparations, manning of vessels and remedial actions.- Responsible for
enforcing navigation and shipping laws, and for...
Click here for more information...


9. Master Transportation Security Officer (Behavior Detection Officer)
US-RI-Providence Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration
04/22/2009 to 05/07/2009

As a Master Transportation Security Officer/Behavior Detection Officer, the
incumbent performs passive observation and engages in voluntary encounters
with the public to determine whether individuals may be involved in harmful
activities against transportation systems. The Master Transportation
Security Officer-Behavior Detection Officer (MTSO-BDO) relies upon seasoned
experience and knowledge of ...
Click here for more information...


10. Medical Instrument Technician (Echocardioagram)
US-RI-Providence Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
02/17/2009 to 06/30/2009

This represents the full performance level. Echocardiography technicians at
this level identify and record anomalies indicative of disease, injury, or
other medically significant condition from ultrasound imaging and
simultaneous recordings of the Doppler. They incorporate the causes and
results of a variety of symptoms and conditions into a plan of ultrasonic
diagnostic examination. They chang...
Click here for more information...


Providence Rhode Island Jobs


11. Medical Technologist
US-RI-Providence Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
04/06/2009 to 12/31/2009

The Medical Technologist is in charge of the Laboratory at night and is
assigned to Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Blood Bank, Microbiology
and Processing and assists in Phlebotomy when needed.  The individual in
this position will monitor quality control on a more extensive basis for
all departments and alert department supervisors to trends and shifts and
will make recommendations to the s...
Click here for more information...


12. Nurse Manager
US-RI-Providence Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
12/01/2008 to 06/30/2009

The Nurse Manager oversees clinical operations for (8) Providence-based
primary care teams with a patient population of 19,000. This includes
working with clinic team leadership in day-to-day operations and staffing
needs. He/she supervises and serves as a mentor for a clinical staff of 8
RNs, 3LPNs, 15 Patient Case Assistants and 3 Social Workers, and completes
annual performance evaluations....
Click here for more information...


13. Nurse Manager/ICU
US-RI-Providence Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
03/16/2009 to 06/30/2009

The Nurse Manager for the Intensive Care Unit holds 24 hour accountability
for the management of daily operations of the unit. Responsibilities
include evaluation and maintenance of patient care programs, resource
utilization management, staff development and complete unit-level
administrative responsibilities. Position is in the Intensive Care Unit....
Click here for more information...


14. Nurse Practitioner/Orthopedics
US-RI-Providence Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
11/06/2008 to 06/30/2009

The Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner evaluates patients using a combination of
history taking and physical exam. The essential responsibilities include
operational management of the Orthopedic section (scheduling patients,
performing exams and maintaining a patient data base) and maintaining
continuity of care. He/she is accountable for adhering to established
policies, standards of care and standard...
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15. Partnership Specialist - Providence, RI
US-RI-Providence, RI Local Census Offi Commerce, Bureau of the Census
10/01/2008 to 09/30/2009

The incumbent of this position serves as a Partnership Specialist.  The
Partnership Specialist is responsible for developing partnerships with
state, local, and tribal governments; community-based organizations,
faith-based groups; schools; media outlets; businesses; and other
grassroots entities in communities within the regional office area.  The
Partnership Specialist also provides support to c...
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16. Partnership Specialist - Providence, RI
US-RI-Providence, RI Local Census Offi Commerce, Bureau of the Census
10/01/2008 to 09/30/2009

The incumbent of this position serves as a Partnership Specialist.  The
Partnership Specialist is responsible for developing partnerships with
state, local, and tribal governments; community-based organizations,
faith-based groups; schools; media outlets; businesses; and other
grassroots entities in communities within the regional office area.  The
Partnership Specialist also provides support to c...
Click here for more information...


17. Physical Therapist
US-RI-Providence Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
04/07/2009 to 12/31/2009

The VA Providence Medical Center has two full-time positions available.Â
One position will be full-time as a Clinical Specialist within Sensory &
Rehabilitation Medicine Service and one position will be split between
Research & Clinical Specialist.  The incumbent is responsible for
providing technical, administrative, and clinical support of
clinical-research activities associated with gait reha...
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18. Physical Therapy Assistant
US-RI-Providence Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
04/07/2009 to 12/31/2009

The incumbent works under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to
provide services that promote the prevention, remediation, and
rehabilitation of acute and chronic physical dysfunction.  He/she
completes a preliminary review of patient data, including medical history,
to present a patient profile.  He/she provides standard and non-standard
physical therapy procedures within abroad diagnostic...
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19. Physician (Anesthesiologist)
US-RI-Providence Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
09/04/2008 to 06/30/2009

Functions as a staff Anesthesiologist who maintains professional, technical
and administrative knowledge, competencies and skills to provide effective
care and timely and quality responses to patients' clinical needs and
problems. He/she maintains high clinical and ethical stadards that are
carried into decision making processess.....
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20. Physician (Hospitalist)
US-RI-Providence Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
09/04/2008 to 09/30/2008


21. Physician (Physiatrist)
US-RI-Providence Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
03/12/2009 to 12/31/2009

Duties include completing outpatient and inpatient consultations and
follow-up evaluations.  These consultations include but are not limited to
screening for inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation,
evaluations (TBI second level, ergonomic, equipment, drivers and
disability).  Provide collaboration and medical assistance to pain
management, research and clinical research projects, pu...
Click here for more information...


22. Physician (Psychiatrist)
US-RI-Providence Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
04/22/2009 to 12/31/2009

The Mental Health and Behavioral Services at the Providence VA Medical
Center, Providence, RI, is seeking a full time Psychiatrist for Medical
Director, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD) Clinic.  The candidate
must be a physician, board certified in psychiatry, with significant
experience working with other mental health professionals in a general or
specialty outpatient psychiatry service.Â...
Click here for more information...


23. Physician (Psychiatrist)
US-RI-Providence Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
04/24/2009 to 12/31/2009

The Staff Psychiatrist will provide direct patient care commensurate with
the standards for clinical or academic staff position. He/she will conduct
examinations, determine diagnoses, and provide therapeutic services in the
Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences Service for veterans from all eras.
Individual will provide clinical leadership and consultation to
interdisciplinary staff and for staf...
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24. Physician/(Dematologist)
US-RI-Providence Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
09/12/2008 to 06/30/2009

Candidate will serve as a staff physician at the Providence VAMC.
Candidates must have demonstrated interest in epidermiology or related
areas of research and teaching. Staff physician maintains professional,
technical and administrative knowledge, competencies and skills to provide
effective care and timely and quality responses to patients' clinical
needs....
Click here for more information...


25. Physician/Primary Care (2 positions)
US-RI-Providence Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
03/24/2009 to 06/30/2009

A staff physician, Primary Care, is responsible for maintaining
professional, technical, and administrative knowledge, competencies, and
skills to provide effective, timely and quality responses to patients'
health care needs. Working full time in clinic, they are responsible for
the primary care of at least 1200 patients and eight weekly clinic
sessions. All physicians comply with credentialing...
Click here for more information...


26. Physician/Radiologist
US-RI-Providence Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
09/30/2008 to 06/30/2009

Individual will provide radiological consultations and interpretations
including fluoroscopic and roentgenographic examinations, Ultrasound, CT
Scans, as well as on-call availability to provide results of emergency
studies (CT Scans) through Tele-radiology. This is a full time permanent
position in our newly renovated state-of the-art Imaging Service. Extensive
benefit program with 26 paid vacat...
Click here for more information...


27. Program Assistant (OA)
US-RI-Providence Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration
04/17/2009 to 05/06/2009

- Serves as technical adviser to area office staff in all aspects of the
computer operation. - Establishes and maintains tracking systems on the
computer to track contested cases, complaints, follow-up inspections,
abatement dates, penalty payments due, etc. - Analyses work methods for
potential automation; defines new automates program needs, evaluates and
analyses IMS system/program changes prop...
Click here for more information...


28. Program Assistant (OA)
US-RI-Providence Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration
04/17/2009 to 05/07/2009

- Serves as technical adviser to area office staff in all aspects of the
computer operation. - Establishes and maintains tracking systems on the
computer to track contested cases, complaints, follow-up inspections,
abatement dates, penalty payments due, etc. - Analyses work methods for
potential automation; defines new automates program needs, evaluates and
analyses IMS system/program changes prop...
Click here for more information...


29. Psychologist
US-RI-Providence Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
04/09/2009 to 12/31/2009

The psychologist applies advanced professional psychological diagnostic
methods and evidence-based intervention strategies to a full range of
patient problems in his/her work setting. He/she has advanced knowledge of
psychological diagnosis, intervention, and behavioral health that qualifies
him/her to provide advice and consultation to professionals representing a
variety of disciplines. The ...
Click here for more information...


30. Rating Veterans Service Representative
US-RI-Providence Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration
04/24/2009 to 05/08/2009

Who May Apply (Eligibility Requirements) - If you do not meet the criteria
described below, you will not be considered for this position. U.S
citizenship is mandatory. Reinstatement/Transfer Eligibles (Status) are
current or former federal employees who meet the specialized experience or
education requirements for the position being recruited. Applicants must
have held or be currently holding...
Click here for more information...

31. Rating Veterans Service Representative
US-RI-Providence Recovery Jobs - Veterans Affairs  04/27/2009 to 05/01/2009

MAJOR DUTIES: The Rating Veterans Service Representative (VSR) works in
concert with members of her/her team or other Veteran Service Center (VSC),
teams as a decision maker for claims involving rating decisions. The Rating
VSR routinely collaborates with other members of his/her work team
participating in personal hearings before the Board; responsible for
developing viewpoints and reconciling d...
Click here for more information...


32. Regional Technician - Providence, RI
US-RI-Providence Commerce, Bureau of the Census  10/01/2008 to 09/30/2009

The primary purpose of this position is to provide technical assistance to
the assigned regional office for the 2010 Census. Working under specific
direction from the regional office, the incumbent of this position provides
technical and administrative support for all recruitment, personnel,
payroll, field data collection, group quarters, office and evaluation
operations, automation activities, p...
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33. Regional Technician - Providence, RI
US-RI-Providence Commerce, Bureau of the Census  10/01/2008 to 09/30/2009

The primary purpose of this position is to provide technical assistance to
the assigned regional office for the 2010 Census. Working under specific
direction from the regional office, the incumbent of this position provides
technical and administrative support for all recruitment, personnel,
payroll, field data collection, group quarters, office and evaluation
operations, automation activities, p...
Click here for more information...


34. Registered Nurse
US-RI-Providence Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
10/01/2008 to 09/30/2009

Duties wll coincide with position to be filled.Position is located at the
VAMC, Providence, RI. Our facility is a general, medical, surgical,
psychiatric facility. We have an active, expanding care delivery system and
serve approximately 45,000 enrolled veterans from Rhode Island,
Southeastern Massachusetts and Eastern Conneticut. Providence has been
referred to as a Renaissance City by natio...
Click here for more information...


35. Registered Nurse
US-RI-Providence Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
03/26/2009 to 04/06/2009

The Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences Service (MHBSS) Registered Nurse
executes the position and responsibilities that demonstrates leadership,
experience, and creative approaches to the management of complex care for
patients in the Community Based Outpatient Clinics along side Primary Care
Providers.  He/She is accountable for adhering to established policies,
standards of care and standard...
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36. Registered Nurse
US-RI-Providence Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
11/06/2008 to 06/30/2009

The incumbent provides clinical case management of veterans who have been
identified as high risk for decline including but not limited to veterans
with chronic disease, veterans with limited functional status, complex
medical, psycho-social and/or mental health needs, severely-injured OEF
and/or OIF service members and veterans, and veterans with intensive
continuing care needs that will require ...
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37. Registered Nurse/MRSA Prevention Coordinator
US-RI-Providence Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
12/15/2008 to 06/30/2009

The MRSA Coordinator participates in assessing the environment, analyzing
trends, transmitting data, communicating ideas, developing and implementing
policies, initiating programs and systems and collaborating in the
management of resources. The incumbent has knowledge in areas of patient
care practices, microbiology, asepsis, infectious diseases,
disinfection/sterilization, adult education, comm...
Click here for more information...


38. Supervisory Veterans' Program Specialist
US-RI-Providence Labor, Veterans Employment and Training Service
04/24/2009 to 05/07/2009

The State Director is the first line supervisor with responsibility for:1.
developing and negotiating plans and performance goals at the State level
for State Workforce Agency (SWA) to carry out funded and mandated VETS
activities; 2. serving in an advisory capacity to the State Administrator
of the Employment Service, contractors, grantees or other deliverers of
service to veterans;3. providing l...
Click here for more information...


39. Supervisory Veterans' Program Specialist
US-RI-Providence Labor, Veterans Employment and Training Service
04/24/2009 to 05/07/2009

The State Director is the first line supervisor with responsibility for:1.
developing and negotiating plans and performance goals at the State level
for State Workforce Agency (SWA) to carry out funded and mandated VETS
activities; 2. serving in an advisory capacity to the State Administrator
of the Employment Service, contractors, grantees or other deliverers of
service to veterans;3. providing l...
Click here for more information...


40. Veterans Service Representative
US-RI-Providence Recovery Jobs - Veterans Affairs  04/27/2009 to 04/29/2009

MAJOR DUTIES: The VSR works within a team environment and serves as (1) a
counselor or advocate for VA claimants providing information about a broad
range of benefits and assisting with applications for VA benefits and
services, (2) a legal technician gathering requisite evidence from medical,
military, community, and other sources to support benefit determinations,
(3) a decision maker weighing t...

41. Veterans Service Representative
US-RI-Providence Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration
04/22/2009 to 05/06/2009

Who May Apply (Eligibility Requirements) - If you do not meet the criteria
described below, you will not be considered for this position. U.S
citizenship is mandatory. Reinstatement/Transfer Eligibles (Status) are
current or former federal employees who meet the specialized experience or
education requirements for the position being recruited. Applicants must
have held or be currently holding...
Click here for more information...


42. Wage & Hour Compliance Specialist (Spanish)
US-RI-Providence Labor, Employment Standards Administration  04/06/2009 to
04/20/2009

Major Duties:The incumbent observes and participates in a variety of
applications of the provisions of the laws enforced by the Wage and Hour
Division. Duties include the following:-Receives basic training under a
structured training program.-Reviews available file material pertinent to
cases assigned, performs necessary research, and seeks necessary guidance
to become familiar with all aspects of...
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43. Wage & Hour Compliance Specialist (Spanish)
US-RI-Providence Labor, Employment Standards Administration  04/06/2009 to
04/20/2009

Major Duties:The incumbent observes and participates in a variety of
applications of the provisions of the laws enforced by the Wage and Hour
Division. Duties include the following:-Receives basic training under a
structured training program.-Reviews available file material pertinent to
cases assigned, performs necessary research, and seeks necessary guidance
to become familiar with all aspects of...

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April 27, 2009
African American Historic Places Update
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The African American Historic Places Update highlights the efforts of the National Trust for Historic Preservation to help preservation leaders preserve, enhance, and enjoy African American historic places (AAHP).  Please share this information with your colleagues and friends.  To discuss issues, share your ideas, announce events, and find opportunities, please join other preservation leaders on the AAHP list-serv by contacting Brent_Leggs@nthp.org.
New Grant Program Announced

Thanks to funding from the Ford Foundation, the National Trust  for Historic Preservation will be launching Partnership-in-
Scholarship Grants
to support collaborative projects between African American Historic Places and college/university scholars. 

This year, four grants of $15,000 each will be awarded to projects that  enhance cultural programs to help sustain current or attract new audiences at historic sites or enhance the interpretation of challenging topics at historic sites.  Projects should:
  • improve public access to African American historical and cultural resources at historic places, or
  • strengthen teaching and education at colleges and universities through historic places, or
  • promote research and original scholarship of a significant theme related to African American history and culture to support joint public programs, or
  • provide opportunities for lifelong learning through a collaborative program, or
  • strengthen each institution's humanities programming in order to preserve, enhance, or enjoy significant African American historic places. 
More details, including examples of eligible projects and partners, are available in the Guidelines for the Partnership-in-Scholarship Grants.  Not sure if your project is eligible or competitive?  Contact the NTHP Regional Office near you or Grant Manager Max A. van Balgooy.  Deadlines for applications is September 30, 2009; applications will be available in July.
 
Know a Place That Matters?

This Place Matters.If you do, you'll want to participate in National Preservation Month. Building on the overwhelming success of last year's campaign, the May 2009 theme will be This Place Matters. The National Trust for Historic Preservation is launching an interactive online forum where people can share photos and stories about the places that matter to them.

Kefa Kafe, Silver Spring, MD Simply visit This Place Matters on our Web site to download a sign, take a picture or make a video at the place that matters to you, and post it to our slide show.  Don't have a picture?  Plant your flag on our This Place Matters Google Map. 

And then be sure to tell your friends, members, and supporters you're part of a national movement and to look for you!

Ervin James Named AAHP Coordinator

The National Trust is pleased to announce that Ervin James of Cincinnati, Ohio will become the African American Historic Places Coordinator beginning September 1, 2009.  He will be coordinating NTHP's efforts to improve the preservation and interpretation of African American historic places across the country and among his primary duties will be expanding and building an online database of sites, advising sites on various resources available at NTHP, and assisting with the management of a new grant program.  This position is funded by the Ford Foundation as part of Phase II of the African American Historic Places Initiative.

During the summer, he will be one of two 1772 Foundation Fellows in the Northeast Office in Boston working on a regional database of African American historic places to better understand the health of preservation organizations while also mapping and adding content onto PreservationNation.org.  

Ervin James is currently completing his doctorate in history at Texas A & M University and previously attended Texas Southern University and Tuskegee University.  His experience working in historic preservation and in public history includes such respected organizations as the Texas Historical Commission, National Center for Preservation Training and Technology, and Boston African American National Historic Site and includes presentations at the National African American Alliance Conference and the Association for the Study of African American Life and History.
 
Diversity Scholarships Available

The National Trust seeks culturally diverse applicants whose attendance at the National Preservation Conference (in Nashville October 13-17, 2009) will benefit their communities and whose commitment to historic preservation will be reinforced by their participation.  The Diversity Scholarship Program, funded by a generous grant from the National Park Service, provides financial assistance to approximately 60 community leaders from diverse social, economic, racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.  Applications are available online and due June 15, 2009.  Learn more.
Resources on PreservationNation.org

African American Heritage page on PreservationNation.orgVisit African American Heritage in Preservation, a new page at PreservationNation.org that you can learn more about sites, programs, and resources relating to people of African heritage.  Current features include the National Park Service's efforts to preserve sites associated with Harriet Tubman in Maryland and New York and Jerome "PopAgee" Johnson's work to preserve the center of the jazz universe in New Orleans.  Plus you'll find a changing list of stories from Preservation magazine and the PreservationNation blog.
Coming up in future issues
  • Online database of African American historic places
  • Activities and events at the National Preservation Conference in Nashville
The National Trust for Historic Preservation helps people protect, enhance, and enjoy the places that matter to them.  Support our efforts by becoming a member (it's only $20 a year!) or if you're a preservation leader, you'll find Forum membership to be an ideal resource.
 
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Max A. van Balgooy
Director, African American Historic Places Initiative &

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