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Commentary and Analyses Coming Soon

blog@bmtt.org — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:22:00 GMT

Chandra White-Cummings, JD is senior fellow for the Center of Health Equity for the Black Man's Think Tank. She will be posting commentary and analyses soon. Check back often.
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BMTT Welcomes Its First Senior Fellow

blog@bmtt.org — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:26:00 GMT

The Black Man's Think Tank welcomes Chandra White-Cummings, senior fellow for the Center for Health Equity. Her work will focus on initiating critical analyses accessible to both lay community members and professional practitioners, and will emphasize and highlight a holistic paradigm for understanding and impacting vital community issues. The work will particularly address health issues-especially those involving minority disparities; and the legal system as it relates to minority community political engagement.

Tags: Center for Health Equity,Chandra White-Cummings,Health Disparities,Health Equity,minority disparities,law and health,Dayton Council on Health Equity

A Chain Letter of My Own

blog@bmtt.org — Mon, 30 May 2011 17:44:00 GMT

This article addresses fake chain letters but recognizes their power to inform many people for low costs. It also provides a chain letter that addresses the Black middle and upper classes.

Tags: fake chain letters,black middle class,black upper class,assimilationists,moralists,selling out the race,Congress members exempt form repaying student loans

Black Man's Think Tank Conference, April 8-9, 2011

blog@bmtt.org — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:11:00 GMT

11^th Annual Black Man’s Think Conference

Dayton, Ohio – Sinclair Community College will host the 11th annual Black Man’s Think Tank Conference, entitled 21^st Century Global Directions for African American Males . It takes place Friday and Saturday, April 8th-9th, at Sinclair Community College in the lower level of Building 8. This year’s conference will address strategies and programs that educate, inform, inspire, and prepare individuals for the challenges and opportunities of the 21^st century.

Two keynote speakers are scheduled to speak at this event: David Lawrence, who is principal of Thurgood Marshall High School in Dayton and Tyrone White, who is a national speaker and author of “Parenting a Winner”. Mr. Lawrence will speak Friday at 11:00 a.m. on black males: collateral damage in the educational system while Mr. White will speak Saturday at 1:00 p.m. on creating opportunities in the global marketplace at the click of a button.

On Saturday, we debut a black male film festival. Yemi Toure, Director of the International Black Man Film Festival, will be on hand to showcase short and full length independent black films.

There will be more presentations, networking, free food, and entertainment. You must pre-register for this event on or before April 5 by visiting www.bmtt.org. Presentations start at 9:00 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

For more information, to register, or for vendor reservations, call Marlon Aldridge at (937) 512-2333 or visit www.bmtt.org.

About the Black Man’s Think Tank

The Black Man’s Think Tank is a 501-c-3, non-profit organization in Dayton, OH. Its mission is to develop and support industry among Black organizations and professionals. Its priorities include economic development, educational attainment, healthcare solutions, and crime prevention. Visit www.bmtt.org for more information.

Contact Info
Marlon Aldridge
Black Man’s Think Tank, Inc.
P. O. Box 60638
Dayton, OH 45406
937-718-1581
info@bmtt.org
www.bmtt.org

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