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Wednesday, May 31, 2006

Savings Promotion with One United Bank

The eyes of the future are looking back at us and they are praying for us
to see beyond our own time.
- Terry Tempest Williams
Excerpt from The Covenant with Black America

One United Bank, in conjuction with the Covenant with Black America is pleased to offer a simple, yet fantastic way for you to make steps towards acheiving the goals of the Covenant, in particular, Covenant VIII - Accessing Good Jobs, Wealth and Economic Prosperity. For a limited time, One United Bank will give you $25.00 to open a FREE UNITY Internet Savings Account with a 4.50% APY savings rate!

To sign up with this fantastic rate, please send us a email with your name, address, and email and we will forward you the savings coupon and promotional code. While supplies last.

Posted by Keys 2 Success :: Wednesday, May 31, 2006 ::
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Tuesday, May 30, 2006

Our Springboard to Covenant Success

Covenant I
Securing the Right to Healthcare and Well-Being

  • Take steps to change our eating habits and the way we live by eating right and exercising.
  • Nutritionally sound foods available to children in schools.

    Covenant II
    Establishing a System of Public Education in which All Children Achieve at High Levels and Reach Their Full Potential.
  • Legislation must be passed to ensure there are equal standards in all schools regardless of socio-economic status of the area in terms of: resources, teacher qualifications, teacher salaries, and student advocacy.
  • Parent participation should be incorporated as a fundamental aspect of all educational changes and advances.

    Covenant III
    Correcting the System of Unequal Justice
  • Charges should be fair and equitable for all offenders. i.e. mandatory charge for crack and cocaine are too disparate while it is cheaper to purchase crack offenders will have to serve longer sentences.

    Covenant IV
    Fostering Accountable Community-Centered Policing
  • Encouraging neighborhood watch programs where the community and the police establish a relationship to change the dynamic between police officers and members of the community.
  • Possibly assigning officer(s) to neighborhoods to foster the open lines of communication.
  • By participating in the neighborhood watch programs members of the community will hopefully establish a system of accountability where there is a vested interest in the safety of the community and well-being of neighbors.

    • Covenant V
    Ensuring Broad Access to Affordable Neighborhoods that Connect to Opportunity
  • Efforts need to be made to establish a mass transit infrastructure in cities where the transportation system is not effective in connecting neighborhoods of varied social, economical, and cultural characteristics.
  • Every effort should be made to incorporate aspects of more affluent communities in those that are less affluent to create opportunities . i.e. recreational, cultural, and educational facets. (museums, golf courses, etc.)

    Covenant VI
    Claiming Our Democracy
  • Encouraging voter registration through various outlets and means, such as, community voter registration drives.
  • Civic education should be much more comprehensive and stress the importance of exercising the right to vote by showing how the decisions made to day will affect tomorrow.
  • Encourage interest by taking youth to the polls.

    Covenant VII
    Strengthening our Rural Roots
  • Support local Farmers Markets to support farmers and out dollars in the farmers pockets

    Covenant VIII
    Accessing Good Jobs, Wealth, and Economic Prosperity
  • Educating ourselves to compete with the world community to secure quality employment
  • Consumer education should be incorporated in schools to stress responsible uses of credit and the effects of bad credit in the long term
  • Supporting minority businesses on all levels, governmental (contracts) and private sector
  • Instituting a no spending day or week to encourage saving and building wealth

    Covenant IX
    Assuring Environmental Justice for All
  • Lobbying to remove any existing incinerators, landfills, etc. in low-income areas
  • Communities in areas near power lines, airports, land fills should have natural and man made barriers to lessen the effects of the noise, air, etc. (not so sure you can lessen the effects of the cancer causing power lines LOL) pollution
  • Practice recycling, use mass transit systems, stop smoking, etc. Be proactive in encouraging others to do the same and encourage improvements for resources to address these areas

    Covenant X
    Closing the Racial Digital Divide
  • Private sector monies would have to be solicited to make efforts to incorporate technology in neighborhood libraries, schools, malls, etc. in low income areas
  • Technology use and education should be a part of school curriculum

    • Posted by Keys 2 Success :: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 ::
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    Wednesday, May 24, 2006

    See what you missed!

    The Covenant...in Pictures!




    Notes from the conversation and action steps we agreed upon are forthcoming!

    Posted by Keys 2 Success :: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 ::
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    Friday, May 19, 2006

    Details for the Covenant Party - May 21, 2006

    The day is almost here!

    We'd love to have you join us this Sunday as we put the Covenant into action! We have a special message from Tavis Smiley and incentives from One United Bank, including $25 gift certificates to open savings accounts. We'll be raffling off great prizes as well, so make plans to join us for a timely discussion and a fun time!

    In order to produce desired results, we've included questions about professional background/industry for each invitee to answer when responding. Please make sure to provide as much detail as possible. We have designed an afternoon of activities to promote networking and fellowship. So please do arrive on time!

    Attire:
    This is a casual affair, so dress comfortably. Be yourself, and aim to make a good first impression.

    What you should bring:
    Yourself, $5 bucks and your business cards. This IS a networking event, so be prepared to share information about yourself, your interests, and your occupation.

    The donation:
    K2S will donate 20% of all proceeds to the HBCU Library Alliance. The remainder will cover expenses for this event.

    Directions:
    Click for a map to the event location.

    Parking:
    You may park along Canterbury Road or RSVP to the Evite or send us an email for the passcode to enter and park in the lot.

    Just Added!
    In the spirit of keeping this fun, even while engaging in serious dialogue, we have opened the pool to our guests! After the scheduled activities have ended, if you feel so inclined, the weather will be gorgeous -- come prepared to take a dip in the pool!


    Posted by Keys 2 Success :: Friday, May 19, 2006 ::
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