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Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Important Conversation about Public Education

The First Christian Church at 111 Fairmount and Prepare the Future have been hosting a series of conversations around the public education crisis in Oakland. As they continue to meet, they've begun to prioritize creating a Youth Council along with internet advocacy and mobilizing faith communities to support public schools as their three key priorities. Tomorrow, May 17, will be an important conversation with key leaders in the room both talking and listening.

Basic details:
Special Guest Speakers:
Lewis Cohen, Senior Policy Advisor, Education Office or the Mayor
Jumoke Hinton‐Hodge, Oakland Unified School Board Member
& representatives of The San Francisco Foundation FAITHS Initiative

Tuesday May 17, 2011 @ 6:30 pm
FCC Oakland/Oakland Peace Center
Shelton Hall
111 Fairmount Ave, Oakland Ca , 94611
510.451.8822

Feel free to RSVP to Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=152726344792898

Internet Advocacy, Community Engagement, Commitment to Bay Area Youth

All are invited. This event is free to the public.
Main Contact:
Rev. Ken Chambers
Prepare for the Future California (Bay Area Organizer)
510.239.6969 / kenchambers1@yahoo.com