Stephen Decatur Community Center Back 2 School/Family Day

From MGM: Prince George’s Community College in partnership with MGM National Harbor, has created MGM Hospitality Express Program to further assist one’s readiness in the hospitality industry. This program is designed to enhance one’s skills and prepare them for the next steps in a hospitality career. We are asking you to help us spread the word about this program. This Friday, August 21st, there is an information session that is being held at Prince George’s Community College to learn more about this program and more about the Hospitality Industry. Below you will find a link to the flyer that you can download with information regarding the Information Session that we are asking you to share with your distribution lists. We would like as many people to attend as possible in order to learn more about the benefits of this program. Registration is required to attend the event and directions for how to register can be found on the flyer. We appreciate your continued support as we work towards creating these new career opportunities in the area and welcome any additional questions you may have.

For more info or to register, go here: http://www.pgcc.edu/Hospitality_Express_Training_Program/

The ASALH Founders’ Day Centennial Celebration is hosted by ASALH branches including Prince Georges County Truth Branch (MD), Van McCoy Legacy Branch (MD), C. Delores Tucker Branch (DC), Carter G. Woodson Branch (DC), Bethel Dukes Branch (DC) in collaboration with ASALH Headquarters, and is also co-sponsored by the National Park Service. The Centennial Founders’ Day Program will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at the Shiloh Baptist Church, 1510 9th Street, NW, Washington, D.C., from 4:00-6:00 p.m. We are expecting approximately 1,000 political and community leaders, corporate representatives, educators, and young people to attend.

For more info: http://asalh100.org/

The Prince George’s County Council joins with County residents and Americans across the nation as we mourn the loss of Dr. Julian Bond, who passed away over the weekend at the age of 75.  Dr. Bond was a great Civil Rights pioneer, scholar, activist, writer and leader who dedicated his entire life to making the world more fair, more equal, and more hopeful for all Americans.  Whether it was as a founding member of both the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and the Southern Poverty Law Center; serving as a Georgia state legislator for over 20 years; or leading the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) into the 21st century as Chairman of the Board, Dr. Bond stood up for his stated principle that the “humanity of all Americans is diminished when any group is denied rights granted to others.”  Dr. Bond’s legacy is one far beyond eloquent words or soaring compliments; it is a legacy of fearless activism and social change in the face of daunting and intractable obstacles. His great work for social justice must continue with the next generation of activists, leaders, and all people of good conscience.  We honor the life and legacy of Dr. Julian Bond.

Statement: http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/sites/CountyCouncil/News/Pages/STATEMENT-FROM-COUNCIL-CHAIRMAN-MEL-FRANKLIN-ON-THE-PASSING.aspx