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Greetings Shelomith,
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month,
a month that brings awareness to the most commonly diagnosed cancer
among women. Because of this, many of us have witnessed family members
and friends struggle with this disease, or have personally battled with
it during our lifetime. However, as African Americans we still have a
lot of work to do in educating ourselves about the causes, treatment and
ongoing search for a cure.
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer death among African American women. According to the American Cancer Society’s 2013-2014 Cancer Facts & Figures for African Americans report,
African American women have the highest breast cancer mortality rate
(deaths) in the United States, with 41 percent higher in
African-American women than in white women. This pertinent information
highlights the importance of addressing cancer as a health concern in
the African American community.
To address some of these concerns, we will be hosting the State of the Cancer Union event " Empowering Communities: The Importance of Cancer Support & Long Term Survivorship", Saturday, November
8, 2014, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Chicago State University, Cordell
Reed Student Union, 9501 S King Drive, Chicago, IL 60628. Please reserve your seat here.
Our panel will discuss:
- Promoting a Sense of Community Among African American Cancer Patients
- Building Capacity for Survivorship on Culturally Competent Interventions at Academic Medical Centers
The The State of the Cancer Union focuses on cancer research, policy,
innovation, and advocacy for addressing health and healthcare
disparities in minority and medically underserved communities. As we
honor the lives of those we've lost to breast cancer, let us use this
opportunity to educate ourselves on the preventative measures we can
take to live a healthy cancer-free life.
Join us as we discuss cancer awareness in the African American community.
In Service,
Malik S. Nevels, J.D.
ILAACP Executive Director
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Conversations about women’s breasts
are always awkward. Often it is among women, and as soon as a man walks
into the room, he dashes out as though he has walked into a “women
only” event. The truth is, there is one “breast conversation” that
everyone needs to be a part of. …Read More
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The Youth Research for Action
Grants will be awarded, on a competitive basis, of up to $2,000 to
youth-designed and led action research projects that target a problem or
issue meaningful to the youth/school/community and that shows promise
of having real impact. The deadline to apply for this grant is November 26, 2014.…Read More
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Members of the Illinois Legislature
weighed the pros and cons of police body cameras at a joint Judiciary
Committee hearing in Chicago on Friday. The hearing on police body
cameras, co-chaired by State Sen. Kwame Raoul (D-Chicago) and State Rep.
Elaine Nekritz (D-Northbrook), follows an Illinois Supreme Court Ruling
earlier this year that struck down the state’s eavesdropping law,
which prohibited the audio recording of any person in the state without
their consent, even in a public setting. In its ruling, the state’s
high court said the law “criminalizes a wide range of innocent conduct. …Read More
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Are you interested in a position
where you can assist those seeking affordable health plans? The
In-Person Counselor will provide in-person assistance to individuals and
small employers seeking to complete an application and enroll in a
Qualified Health Plan or other health program for which they are
eligible, including Medicaid and All Kids. The person in this position
should be familiar with the Chicago neighborhoods of Auburn Gresham,
Greater Grand Crossing, South Shore, and Woodlawn, and should possess
experience with canvassing/community organizing, project management,
program recruitment, public speaking, as well as event planning,
logistics, and marketing/communications. ….Read More
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42ND TUTOR/MENTOR LEADERSHIP AND NETWORKING CONFERENCE
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2014
Metcalfe Federal Building
77 W. Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL …Read More
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Imagine how
families, businesses, and communities would be transformed if you had a
voice in a powerful coalition of prevention practitioners and other
stakeholders who advocate policy change, facilitate resource sharing,
and offer professional development opportunities.
Envision joining forces with leaders
around the state to build and implement viable prevention systems,
policies, and programs for Illinois' underserved communities.
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