Rise like the Phoenix

[View this email in your browser]( Michael’s Monday Motivation We choose to Rise and not Retreat. We choose to Rise and not Run We choose to Rise and not Reel. It's a choice to make when the heat, the pressure, the challenges of life are upon you. Whether it's enduring the literal temperature in Phoenix of more than 100 straight days above 100 degrees or the emotional fire when being placed face down on the ground and then when stood up, hit for more seemingly reason, it would be easy to fall and wilt away but rather we choose to Rise. Rise like the mythological bird that continued to reinvent itself and bring new life from the ashes. Rise like the courageous public servants before us so that as thousands embark on Washington, D.C. for the Congressional Black Caucus' Annual Legislative Conference, you are creating a legacy that the Ancestors will smile about for generations to come Rise like Colin who stood up after taking a Knee or Tyreek who wouldn't be denied after getting a knee in his back. Rise Beloved. Don't let anyone tell your story or play your Trumpet nor let any rock cry out for you. It will be challenging, but, it will all be worth it. Worry less about the Voices; focus more on the Victory. Whenever someone tries to bring you down, Rise like the Phoenix once more! From Broadway to the big screen, one of the most recognizable voices of our time, will now be silent. RIP James Earl Jones. Happy National Literacy Month! How You Can Help: 1) Donate Today: [Your support]( directly impacts our ability to provide boy-approved books, create reading spaces in barbershops, and develop programs that encourage a lifelong love of reading. Every donation, big or small, helps us reach more children and empower them with the tools they need to succeed. $30 can supply one barber with early literacy training, and $200 can supply one participating barbershop with a year's supply of books.   2) Create a Facebook Fundraiser: Want to amplify your impact? Start your own Facebook fundraiser for Barbershop Books! It’s an easy and effective way to rally your friends and family around a cause you care about. In just a few clicks, you can help spread the word about our mission and raise funds to support our programs.  3) Raise Awareness: Spread the word about Barbershop Books by sharing our mission with your friends and family. Whether it’s through social media, email, or a simple conversation, your voice can help us close the literacy gap for Black boys and other boys of color. Encourage others to get involved, donate, or start their own fundraiser! [Donate For Literacy Today!]( The MBK-Obama Leadership Academy At the My Brother’s Keeper Alliance, we strive to consistently present our boys and young men of color with opportunities to thrive. This summer in Chicago, we did just that for more than 100 young men through our first-ever MBK-Obama Leadership Academy. [Learn More]( [Get Free Tickets For The Black Women’s Roundtable]( Harris Fundraiser + Debate Watch Party in NYC September 10th, 2024 | 8pm-10:30pm EST $100 suggested campaign [donation for attendees]( [Brickyard Craft Kitchen and Bar]( 23 Park Pl, New York, NY 10007 Brief program at 8:45pm before debate start at 9 pm. We'll have dedicated space for our group and lots of tvs. It will be a cash bar and the co-host group will provide light appetizers for attendees. The organizing crew is comprised of OFA alum, but all are welcome and we encourage you to invite friends. [RSVP]( KAIROS Conversation with Nicholas Truog Nicholas Truog WI Political & Coalitions Director, Harris For President Wisconsin Political & Coalitions DirectorWisconsin Political & Coalitions Director Biden for President · Full-timeBiden for President · Full-timeJan 2024 - Present · 9 mos Jan 2024 to Present · 9 mosMilwaukee, Wisconsin, United States · On-siteMilwaukee, Wisconsin, United States · On-site Develop relationships with impactful grasstops leaders and their organizations Manage the state Political & Coalitions Department Develop and implement the campaign’s political and coalitions plan that includes stakeholder management, a coalition outreach program, and a surrogates program Manage and strengthen political relationships with allies, elected officials, candidates, county parties, and supporters Plan, craft, and recruit into the campaign’s key coalition groups for events, earned media, and paid communications opportunities Implement cross-departmental structures that integrate key constituency and stakeholder outreach with other departmental tactics to ensure culturally relevant pathways to increasing engagement See you Wednesday! Wednesday, September 11 · 1:00pm – 2:00pm EST Video call link: [( Or dial: ‪(US) +1 651-571-1259‬ PIN: ‪460 226 103‬# More phone numbers: [ [RSVP for Congresswoman Clarke’s CBC Week Events]( In March 2024, the Congressional Black Caucus put forward the plan to build the Black Wealth and Economic Prosperity Agenda co-sponsored by all 60 members of our caucus. This plan, rooted in the policy recommendations of the Black Economic Alliance, will have a profound impact on creating opportunities, building long-term generational wealth in Black communities, and closing the Black-white wealth gap which has persisted for far too long. This panel discussion will touch on some main tenets of the Black Wealth Agenda and further explore how these tenants can and have been used in practice from leaders who are working directly with the Black community to improve their socioeconomic status and civic engagement. Hosted by Congresswoman Terri Sewell, join us for an engaging discussion on The Future of College Sports: The Changing Landscape of Collegiate Athletics, featuring none other than the Greatest of All Time (GOAT), Coach Nick Saban, former head coach of the University of Alabama. Joining the conversation is SWAC Commissioner Dr. Charles McClelland. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to hear from these influential leaders in sports! [Register Today]( ANOINT THE VOTE INITIATIVE: LAUNCH BREAKFAST Faith Leaders Unite in Prayer and Civic Action for Good to register, motivate, and mobilize voters for optimal participation in the Election. [Join us! Free with RSVP]( [Learn More & Register]( Dreaming Forward: Investing in Black Culture to Advance Academic Excellence Friday, September 13, 2024 | 11am-12pm Washington Convention Center - Room 143B Featuring Brennon Marcano of the National GEM Consortium [Learn More]( [RSVP]( JOIN US! KAIROS @CBC Join #WinWithBlackWomen, #WhiteWomenAnswerTheCall, #WinWithBlackMen, #WhiteDudesForHarris, hundreds of other organizations and tens of thousands of people for a special night of unity, celebration and action - hosted by Oprah Winfrey! [Register Now!]( [Learn More!]( FREE STEM Festival for K-12 Participants This will be a fun and exciting event for youth with unique hands-on STEM activities and lots of ways to learn about engineering and science. Please click [here]( to learn more about the event and register your youth to attend. [Register For FREE STEM Event]( [Get Free Tickets]( In addition to headlining performances Adekunle Gold and Patoranking, two of Africa’s biggest musical stars at the world-famous Apollo Theater, The Bridge will also feature: - Performances from across the African diaspora - Remarks by UN Deputy Secretary General Amina Mohammed - A presidential fireside chat moderated by CNN’s Larry Madowo - A video tribute to late President Geingob of Namibia with remarks by Mrs. Monica Geingos - The launch of the Next Narrative Africa Fund - Presentations by partners sharing their work across Africa and the diaspora USE SPECIAL DISCOUNT CODE FOR KAIROS: NNA24 [Tickets and Info]( Donate to support the Harris-Walz campaign and Democrats nationwide! We all must stand together to win at the ballot box, protect our fundamental freedoms, and finally fulfill the promise of America. TRI STATE AREA An Offshore Wind and Clean Energy for Harris Reception with Representative Andy Kim Monday, September 9, 2024 | 5:00 p.m. ET New York, NY [ A Reception with Senator Chris Murphy Thursday, September 12, 2024 | Evening New York, NY [ A Reception Molly Ringwald and special guests Debbie Harry, Michael Stipe & Cindy Sherman Thursday, September 12, 2024 New York, NY [ A Reception with Hon. Katherine Tai Monday, September 16, 2024 New York, NY [ Save the Date: Lawyers for Harris [Virtual] Event with Doug Emhoff Tuesday, September 17, 2024 | Time to be announced Virtual | RSVP coming soon (host committee in formation - email Angela at eldera@dnc.org for more information) A Dinner with Special Guests Lin-Manuel Miranda and Matt Damon Wednesday, September 18, 2024 | Time to be announced New York, NY [ Cooking for Kamala featuring Chefs JJ Johnson, Hillary Sterling, Eric Huang and Bartender Katie Auth Monday, September 23, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. ET Croton-on-Hudson, NY [ OUTSIDE THE TRI-STATE AREA A Virtual Conversation on Reproductive Rights Monday, September 9, 2024 Virtual [ Clean Energy for Harris Reception with Governor Maura Healey Tuesday, September 10, 2024 | Time to be announced Boston, MA [ A Reception with Hon. Gina Raimondo Thursday, September 12, 2024 | Time to be announced Washington, D.C. [ Cooking for Kamala Reception Thursday, September 12, 2024 Washington, D.C. [ Cooking for Kamala Hosted by Nancy Silverton Saturday, September 14, 2024 Los Angeles, CA [ A Reception with Hon. Victoria Nuland, Hon. Marie Yovanovitch, and Hon. Tom Malinowski Tuesday, September 17, 2024 | Time to be announced Washington, D.C. [ A Reception with Heather Cox Richardson and Shannon Watts September 18, 2024 | Time to be announced Bay Area, CA [ A Reception with Representative Jasmine Crockett Saturday, September 21, 2024 | 4 p.m. ET Durham, NC [ A Reception with Brandon Wolf Sunday, September 22, 2024 Cleveland, OH [ Raise Every Voice Part II: A Disability Community Virtual Reception Thursday, September 26, 2024 | Time to be announced Virtual [ San Luis Obispo Reception in support of Harris Victory Fund Sunday, September 22, 2024 San Luis Obispo, CA [ Dallas Reproductive Rights Conversation with Special Guests Wednesday, September 25, 2024 Dallas, TX [ [Learn More About Project Freedom]( Text “Democracy” to +1 (917) 810-3409. 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