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Also, the Special show on baseball great Lyman Bostock is airing tonight, Su nday, September 22, 2013 at 10:00 pm EST/7pm PDT on the Major League Baseball (MLB) network. Thanks, Abdul-Jalil (510) 349-4501 NO BOOKS, NO BALL Presents: "Coaching For Performance" The Enlightened Coach - Coaching For Performance - Learn The Essential Coaching Skills "When our players help those in our community, they feel the reward that comes with community service. This initiative encourages positive behavior. It will have a profound impact on those who interact with our student-athletes." ?-Hodari McGavock, Founder of NO BOOKS, NO BALL Cares * NO BOOKS, NO BALL (NBNB) Introduction * NO BOOKS, NO BALL (NBNB) Private Coaching * Sports and Social Media Infographic * NO BOOKS, NO BALL (NBNB) Academic Services * NO BOOKS, NO BALL Basketball Camp STEM Educational Model * NO BOOKS, NO BALL Cares * About Coach Mac NO BOOKS, NO BALL (NBNB) is a non-profit community outreach program devoted to c haritable, social services, athletic, educational, scientific, literary and educational purposes t o foster national and international amateur sports competition, the administration, supervision, coordination or imp lementation of a sports, recreation or community services program for an individual, group, association, organization, municipality, county agency, recreation district, community Federation, incorporated associati on, school, university, college, school district, a branch or service area of the armed forces, or not f or profit youth serving agency, or any agency that is the provider of educational and/or recreational sports servic es in the world, to plan, teach, promote, fund, administer and/or operation of supplemental physical, academic, a nd personal development and revitalization programs to enrich the curriculum of basic education offered to students at academic institutions resulting in expanded employment, economic prosperity, and business opportunities, to develop the game of Basketball in the United States and abroad, and to conduct fundraisi ng activities for the support of such programs and to provide such charitable services that are associated wit h such purpose as allowed by law. NO BOOKS, NO BALL (NBNB), the top basketball talent development company in the n ation, continues to advance its mission of working with the youth from our communities that are in n eed of a positive environment and guidance for their future. Through basketball development traini ng and strategies, we teach players from elementary to professional level to develop their social and life s kills. The lessons they learn, allow them to excel in life and give back to their community. Through our programs, we have seen lives change for the better both on and off t he court. The philosophy of NO BOOKS, NO BALL focuses on the principles of community outreach, work ethic, d edication, healthy nutrition, exercise, and academic success. Our organization strives to teach the youth about perseverance, motivation, team work, self-determination and overcoming adversity. The goal of NO BOOKS, NO BALL is to continue to make a difference in the lives of our youth and in our society. NO BOOKS, NO BALL provide the best Professional coaching and offer an opportunit y for you to get your game to the next level. Whether it is preparing for summer league, pro training camp or for an upcoming season, professional players can expect a customized program that's proven to de velop talent. All of our coaches provide a similar philosophy towards the private training con cept. In fact, here at NO BOOKS, NO BALL we highly recommend that student athletes experience all of our c oaches because with each coach, you will learn more and more little things that will enhance your pe rformance on the court. Please note during the private training sessions, the coaches provide a lot of v aluable knowledge that the student athlete will receive by coming to the private training session. NO BOOKS , NO BALL coach management team truly believes that doing private training will elevate your per formance on the court, but it takes time to really reach the student athletes fullest potential. This falls in line with our NBNB player development philosophy. NBNB provides the best instructors in the Nation. NO BOOKS, NO BALLs goal is to: to foster national and international amateur sports competition, the administration, supervision, coordination or implementation of a sports, rec reation or community services program for an individual, group, association, organization, municipali ty, county agency, recreation district, community Federation, incorporated association, school, university, co llege, school district, a branch or service area of the armed forces, or not for profit youth serving agency, any agency that is the provider of educational and/or recreational sports services in the world, to plan, teach, promote, fund, administer and/or operation of supplemental physi cal, academic, and personal development and revitalization programs to enrich the curriculum of basic educat ion offered to students at academic institutions resulting in expanded employment, economic prosperity, and business opportunities, to develop the game of Basketball in the United States and abroad, assist organizations throughout the world in setting up Sports Camps as support groups, provide charitable assistance to those in need helping the hurting, poor, and ne edy to restore and empower themselves to make their dreams a reality, provide structured housing and supportive services at Sports Camps for young peo ple in the process of overcoming lifes problems and those reintegrating back into society from homeless ness and incarceration. Funding support is open to the public at large, who believe in our mission and w ho donate freewill contributions. Donors may be individuals, churches, ministries, businesses, comm unities and other public and private entities. Hello All, NO BOOKS, NO BALL is offering it's Private Coaches Lesson schedule for your registration. Our availability is now offering more times with more coaches because of the outstanding demand! To learn more about private lessons or to book a private lesson please call us at 510-394-4575 or email, coachmac@nobooksnoballsports.org, camp@nobooksnoballsports.org If you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact the email address listed above or you may call us at 510-394-4575. Thanks and have a great day! Coach Mac NO BOOKS, NO BALL Private and Semi-Private sessions include: Personalized skill development Position specific fundamentals Position specific fundamentals Speed & agility training Written player evaluations and progress analysis Home work-out agenda Skill development will be optimized to work on players individual needs: Shooting Technique Ball-handling / dribbling Footwork & balance techniques Passing Individual & team defense Best Private Training. NO BOOKS, NO BALL Year-Round Training FALL TRAINING? If you are serious about making the team Prepare for upcoming season * Lay foundation for School/Town Travel season * Improve performance from prior year * Set a goal to reach a new level Key Focus * Basketball Fundamentals * Conditioning: Both physical and mental Goal Equip student athletes with the tools to get on track for their upcoming season -- for whatever team they are preparing for. WINTER TRAINING? Maintaining your basketball fundamentals * In-season skill training and conditioning helps a player gain an edge during the season * Facilitates raising a player's game to reach personal bests SPRING TRAINING? Best opportunity to maintain conditioning and improve fundamentals * Players who do year-round basketball training gain the most competitive edge on the court * NBNB offers the training tools to get better and increase confidence * Underpins the Spring tournament season -- maintaining conditioning and fundamental skills * Serves as a complementary work-out for multi-sport athletes SUMMER TRAINING? The time to focus on raising your game to the next level * Opportune time to focus on basketball motor-skill development. * Sufficient repetition is the key ingredient towards mastering basketball skill level. For all those that are looking to workout please contact coachmac@nobooksnoballsports.org, or camp@nobooksnoballsports.org 510-394-4575, with any additional questions. Sports and Social Media Infographic It was Inevitable Since we are at the cutting edge of everything related to sports recruiting weve already covered how Facebook is changing college recruiting. Please review this for some tips and ru les high school and college athletes should consider. Now we feel its time for an update. All Access for Coaches This Sports and Social Media infographic really breaks it down for you. For inst ance, how can a college coach resist incorporating social media into his recruiting strategy when 69% of sports fanspotential recruitswill check their Facebook or Twitter during meals? And you know where els e theyll check? 58% will check while theyre in the bathroom, 74% at a party, and 9% will even look at social media in church. If youve spent more than 5 minutes with a teenager you know that Facebook is a fo rce in their lives. But did you know that 81% of sports fans go to the internet for their breaking news? Or that people are 10 times as likely to check Twitter or Facebook for news as they are sports radio? Social Media is Changing Recruiting There is little doubt that social media is changing recruiting. Coaches learned thissome of them late and against their willand never looked back. The issue for teenagers being recruited to play sports in college is that lasting negative impact on their lives. Learn From the Yuri Wright Case One well-publicized case is that of Yuri Wright, one of the nations top cornerbac ks coming out of New Jerseys Don Bosco Prep. Yuri made some ill-advised comments on Twitter and it end ed up costing him his scholarship to Michigan. The University of Colorado is taking a chance on Wright and, to his credit, he says hes learned a valuable lesson. Use Social Media as an Asset As the IG illustrates people, including high school athletes, are increasingly g etting their news and interacting through social media. The real question for athletes is will you use this as an asset or will it become something that will cost you your scholarship??Yuri Wright got a second c hance because he was a nationally ranked player. You may not be so lucky so be careful. No Books, No Ball Academic Services *Monitor the academic progress of student-athletes on a regular basis *Maintain a specialized tutoring staff available to student-athletes *Maintain a feedback system throughout the semester requesting professors to provide information concerning academic progress of student-athletes *Provide supervised study environment where student-athletes may meet tutors, work in small groups, and study in a quiet atmosphere *Coordinate various educational workshops throughout the semester Information Services *Disseminate information on all aspects of No Books, No Ball and give referra l assistance when deemed necessary *Inform student-athletes of academic progress each semester *Refer student-athletes to the appropriate source for graduation status Counseling Services *Plan schedules each semester with the student-athlete to ensure compliance w ith the Oakland Athletic League Rules and Oakland School District Regulations *Provide assistance in choice of major and career counseling *Counsel individuals concerning problems of a personal or academic nature Developmental Services *Support in making a smooth transition to life as a student-athlete * *Making the transition from high school to university academics * *Learning appropriate and effective advocacy skills * *Developing strategies for balanced growth and development *Support in learning skills and strategies necessary for success in the colle ge classroom * *Private consultation with the Learning Specialist * *Informal reading and study skills assessment * *Communication and coordination with Academic Department Advisers *Support in making the most effective use of tutors * *Developing effective strategies for use of content area tutoring * *Communication with tutors to monitor progress and to consistently suppor t skill and strategy development Other Services *Serve as the liaison with the Dean of Students for issues regarding academic and other misconduct *Provide counseling for any issue regarding transition to high school and col lege life, academics, and athletically related issues *Serve as liaison with Social Services Programs NO BOOKS, NO BALL Basketball Camp STEM Educational Model Our educational model is a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) based p rogram that incorporates Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Problem Solving, and Transitional Readiness in the curriculum. This program will expose the students to cutting edge information and procedures as well as i mprove on their fundamental academic skills. We are very excited about this forward thinking program and be lieve that it will begin to prepare the students for the ever changing educational and career environment. Each class we be led by a qualified instructor and also feature an instructors ai de for added hands on support. Utilize the versatile and unique qualities of NO BOOKS, NO BALL Basketball Camp we offer the opportunity for players to attend training and get ahead with advanced high school classes, SAT and ACT Prep classes, ESL classes or TOEFL Prep classes.?The comprehensive schedule allows a player to exp erience what being an Academy program student-athlete is like by completing coursework and a rigorous Basketball training curriculum within the basketball program. It is designed for players who need t o accomplish necessary tasks for school, while also wanting to have fun and improve their game. The weekday sche dule includes basketball training and class work in the afternoon. Class include: Algebra I, Geometry, Math Models, Algebra 3, Pre-Cal, Biology, Calculus, Statistics, US History, Social Studies, Government, Economics, World Geography, Spanish, French, Art, Physics, Journalism, Chemistry, Dance, English, Computers, P.E., Multi Media SAT/ACT College Prep College admission is more competitive than ever before. Just as you wouldnt enter a competition without practicing, you shouldnt take the SAT or ACT without knowing exactly what youll en counter on the test. With a half day of Basketball and a half day of SAT preparation, youll be ready to ach ieve a better score and improve your chances of gaining entrance to your college of choice. The SAT/College Prep class is taught for four hours per day in small class sizes . It covers all the SAT/ACT topics including Algebra, Geometry, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Rhetorical Writing, Current Events and Writing and Style. Basketball Camp with English Options NO BOOKS, NO BALL Basketball Camp offers two options for our international parti cipants who wish to improve their English and their sport at the same time. Academic English/TOEFL Prep Sport Camp: For participants age 15-19 who wish to prepare for an exam in their home country or for entrance into an American university. After a half-d ay of sports exercises and drills, participants will study reading/writing, academic test preparation and practice, sample TOEFL exams, and develop their advanced English skills. English as a Second Language Sport Camp: For participants 8 19, a half-day of s port drills and a half-day of fun English activities focusing on vocabulary development. Fun interactive act ivities are combined with field trips and weekly vocabulary/grammar units on topics of general interest such as sports and recreation, food , health, the environment and travel. These programs are designed for visitors to the United States and no I-20s are i ssued for these programs. NO BOOKS, NO BALL Cares NO BOOKS, NO BALL Cares is a non-profit community outreach program dedicated to serving our community. It is founded on the principals of teamwork, not only on the basketba ll court, but also in our community. Athletes learn more is achieved, the task made easier, when individua ls come together to form a collective unit. The experience has a greater influence on all members, both r eceiving and giving. In these difficult times, it is necessary for us to extend a hand, and use the t alents and gifts that we have, to improve the life of others in our community. NO BOOKS, NO BALL Cares promotes th e giving of time, money and tangible goods. Volunteering at organizations that need the help of ph ysical hands is encouraged. The hope of NO BOOKS, NO BALL Cares is to not only help others, but for our play ers to understand these core principles of respect, teamwork, and community involvement. Adopting these values can improve the lives of our student-athletes on the basketball court. However, perh aps even more importantly, they can be transferred into the classroom, and in everyday scenarios that call for strong, confident behavior. ?An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity. -The Reverend Martin Luther King JR This statement is essentially the mission of NO BOOKS, NO BALL Cares. "When our players help those in our community, they feel the reward that comes w ith community service. This initiative encourages positive behavior. It will have a profound i mpact on those who interact with our student-athletes." ?-Hodari McGavock, Founder of NO BOOKS, NO BALL NO BOOKS, NO BALL Supplemental & Emergency Food Distribution We began our supplemental and emergency food distribution program in the Fall of 2004 with the Aaron & Margaret Wallace Foundation. Boxes of Food is designed to serve the needy in Oak land, California and surrounding communities. We provide a 3-7 day box of food (dry goods, can food, bread, etc.) to low incom e and homeless individuals and families (herein referred to as clients) on a bi-weekly basis as well as emergency boxes of food on an as needed basis. As time progresses we will distribute food on a week ly basis as well as have other food pantries in Oakland, California to do so. In addition to the initial monthly supplemental food box, Boxes of HOPE will hav e two special Holiday distributions: Thanksgiving Food Boxes Each year, Boxes of HOPE, will distribute a box of food containing everything needed to prepare a Thanksgiving meal, including a turkey, for a fami ly of four to those registered and receiving monthly supplemental food boxes. Thanksgiving boxes wil l be distributed the week before Thanksgiving. Christmas Food Boxes Each year, Boxes of HOPE, will distribute a box of food con taining everything needed to prepare a Christmas Day meal, including a ham, for a family of four to those registered and receiving monthly supplemental food boxes. Christmas boxes will be distributed t he week before Christmas. Clients who come to Boxes of HOPE do not have to meet income guidelines set by t he United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and live within our service boundaries. Anyone receiving any type of state or governmental assistance (such as SNAP, WIC, Social Security Income (SSI ), or SSI disability) and do not have to present a legal photo ID (state ID or drivers license), proof of r esidency (state ID, drivers license or utility bill), and proof of income or state assistance (such as SNAP, WIC, Social Security Income (SSI), or SSI disability). No one is turned away, will receive a food box as lon g as supplies are available, and a referral to a food pantry in their area. Clients are provided all the serv ices we offer regardless of race, sex, color, creed, sexual preference or any other non-qualifying designation. The funding for this program will come from donations from local food stores as well as free-will public donations of food and cash. Our Program Director and volunteers will oversee the operation of this program. This program is offered with the Aaron & Margaret Wallace Foundation. Gifts of HOPE Christmas Gifts for Families in Need We expect to begin our Christ mas gift distribution for families in need called Gifts of HOPE, Christmas of 2013. Each year the organization will adopt one or more families in need to provide Christmas gifts to the children an d parent(s) who would not otherwise be able to provide Christmas gifts to their family. Volunteers will pu rchase, wrap and deliver gifts to parent(s) for their children not only delivering the message of hope to a parent that fears not being able to provide for their children, but also the message of love from parent to child, and the true meaning of Christmas. Each member of the family will receive clothes, shoes, toys, and food for the family, including adults and children living in the household. Clients of this program will be chosen from those families currently receiving s ome type of assistance from Aaron & Margaret Wallace Foundation or by referral from other organizations. To qualify, the household income of the clients of the program must fall in the income guidelines set by t he Federal Poverty Income Guidelines published in the Federal Registry. The funding for this program will come from public donations in the form of free -will cash and gift donations as well as the ability to sponsor a family. Individuals, families, or groups may call the organization to sponsor a family. Donators will be asked to provide at least one wrapped gift for each family member. The organization will supplement with purchased gifts as needed. Our Program Director and volunteers will oversee the operation of this program. This program will tak e approximately 2% of our resources. About Coach Mac Hodari McGavock has served as an educator for students from middle and high s chool through community college in both the Oakland Unified School District and the Pe ralta Community College District for 38 years. He has worked with this wide range of s tudents in the capacities of teacher, counselor and basketball coach. Born and reared in Indianapolis, Indiana, Hodari McGavock, fondly referred t o as "Coach Mac" is a product of the Indianapolis Public School District from elementary thro ugh high school and is a proud graduate of Crispus Attucks High, where he was an outstand ing student and basketball player. He earned a full basketball scholarship to and graduated with a Bachelors Degree from Tennessee State University in Nashville, Tennessee in 1966 . He earned a Masters Degrees from both Eastern Michigan University, Yipailanti, Mich igan in 1968 and California State University, Hayward with a Life Pupil Personnel Servic es Credential as well from California State University, Hayward. The incredible career achievements of Coach Mac as a Men's Varsity Basketball coach in the Oakland Unified School District at Oakland Technical High School for 25 year s and now at major cross-town rival Castlemont High are legendary, highlighted by many not eworthy achievements, only a few follows: *** In 2012 Inducted into the Multi-Ethnic Sports Hall of Fame *** In 2011 Honored as State of California Coach of the Year *** 2010 - Oakland Athletic League Championship *** Selected as 2008-09 California Inter-Scholastic Federation Model Coach Award winner. A model coach demonstrates and teaches the six core ethical values: trustworthin ess, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and good citizenship (the "Six Pillars of Char acter"). The CIF believes that the highest potential of sports is achieved when teachers/coaches consciously Teach, Enforce, Advocate and Model (T.E.A.M.) these values and are committed to the ideal of Pursuing Victory with Honor. *** Honored as Oakland Tribune Newspaper "2002 Coach of The Year", *** Nominated for California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Hall of Fame, *** He coached for 25 years at Oakland Tech High School until June 2005 moving o ver to rival Castlemont High School in 2007 after a two year hiatus, *** First full-time Oakland Public School Counselor to become a full time Oaklan d Athletic League coach, *** Won two Northern California State Championships consecutively from 2002-3, *** Qualified for numerous Northern California State Championships Playoffs, *** He has won eight Oakland Athletic League Championships, *** First Basketball coach to ever win four consecutive Oakland Athletic League Championships from 1999-2003, *** Won over 550 High School basketball games and is a sure "Hall of Fame" induc tee upon final retirement, *** In 1980 he founded of the "No Books, No Ball" Academic Achievement Program f or Student-Athletes to aid them in their quest for academic excellence and to facil itate their enrollment into institution of higher learning, *** Has sent hundreds of student-athletes to colleges all around the country and the world professionally including the NBA, *** In July 2010 he took Castlemont High School's Varsity Basketball team to Hei delberg, Germany for an 11-day trip to play four games against club teams where they will stay with German families during the trip that includes visiting and participating in a Ge rman school while there. *** Assistant Men's Basketball Coach at Merritt Junior College, Oakland, Califor nia *** Has mentored several very successful Men's High School Varsity Head Basketba ll Coaches, *** Has trained many professional basketball players including National Basketba ll Association (NBA) All-Stars, NBA Scoring Champs, and NBA World Champions. *** Camp Counselor for University of Sports "Super Star Basketball Camp" for elit e Boys and Girls athletes since 1995 If you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact the email address listed here or you may call us at: info@nobooksnoballsports.org, 510-394-4575 Thanks, Coach Mac 7633 Sunkist Drive, Oakland CA 94605-3032 Phone (510) 394-4101 Aaron & Margaret Wallace Foundation "He who Harms a Life, it is as if he has Harmed ALL Mankind, and He who has saved a Life, it is as if he has Saved ALL Mankind!" Who will you save? We Need Mac Pro Tower, or MacBook Pro, and 3- iPads We mounting an "Equipment Donation Drive" to obtain donations of a Mac Pro Tower (Quad-Core), 3.2GHz; 2-12 GB DDR2 SDRAM, an Apple MacBook Pro 17" - Quad Core i7, 2.2 GHz, an Apple MacBook Pro - 15.4" - Core i7, 2.6 GHz, or a Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" - Dual Core i5, 2.4 GHz - MacOS X 10.8 Mountain Lion for a group that serves under privileged, disadvantaged and disabled persons. We are also interested in three iPads for children with Autism. Your donation is tax deductible to the full extent allowable under the law. We will accept any moneta ry donations toward this end for the purchase of the equipment. Sista's Charity Group Need Two Cargo Vans The Sista's Charity group is interested in obtaining two cargo vans or passe nger vans with removable seats, an SUV with removable seats or large pick up truck wi th a camper shell for pickup and delivery of FREE food, clothing and supplies to the communities that they serve of under privileged, disadvantaged and disabled pers ons. Can you help them, insha'Allah? Your donation is tax deductible to the full exte nt allowable under the law. You donate via Paypal with email address to Sis. Nanita Strong, N. Strong Harmony, (510) 394-5701, nanitastrong@yahoo.com. Again, they will accept any monetary donations toward this end for the purchase of the vehic les. The Aaron & Margaret Wallace Food Program (AMWF) have helped the less fortunate for over 55 years continuously and are now serving over 30,000 per mon th from 19 Northern California locations! You can listen to or download Part 1 of 2 Interviews of Abdul-Jalil on AmericanMuslim360 (AM360) by Niamat Shaheed. http://superstarmanagement.podomatic.com/entry/2013-01-16T18_20_23-08_00 https://www.box.com/s/zbt1c2j96h1agxx96wiw Part 2 of 2 Interviews of Abdul-Jalil, Nanita Strong and Imam Wali Mohammed on AmericanMuslim360 (AM360) by Niamat Shaheed. http://superstarmanagement.podomatic.com/entry/2013-01-16T18_45_13-08_00 https://www.box.com/s/wlj5filuyybr533hziqg After witnessing my mother and father give freely to others since I was a c hild from the 1950s until their death, charity struck a cord with me. I often thought, how and in what way I could contribute anything close to the enormous good they had done so often for so many?. My parents purchased land and built a church for thei r personal pastor and to accompany that, they also built him and his family a home as well. As I grew and matured, became more knowledgeable, sophisticated, and worldly , and as my faith and religious acumen blossomed, I realized the prodigious import ance of building a house of worship and the infinite blessings that flow from such an achievement. I had to find a way to fulfill that potential within me as my paren ts had set the bar very, very high! I knew that I didnt have to re-invent the wheel as there was an incredible model for success that I could really make a difference and give back to my community by continuing the programs that my parents had forged when I was a child! So the A MWF began with the support of friends, neighbors, acquaintances, religious leaders, community members, and businesses dedicated to helping others . The Aaron & Margaret Wallace Foundation (A&MWF) is a non-denominational, multi-cultural,100% volunteer financed and operated relief organization that pro vides FREE food, medicine, clothing, educational and employment opportunities, mental and physical health referrals, legal aid, shelter and other necessities to indiv iduals, children, families, and organizations who lack these essentials for any reason. We provide private school and college admissions educational opportunities; assists with referrals for job training and placement; rental assistance; social services ass istance; homelessness assistance; mental and physical health assistance; medical assistan ce and legal aid assistance referrals FREE for ANYONE whom has the need at the Aaro n & Margaret Wallace Foundation website. Providing The Necessities For Success In Life A&MWF, a public services organization based on GIVING AND SHARING, has created a 100% volunteer self-operated, self-supported, self financed model defi ned by developing the marketplace of a network that features high-performing results in the invaluable areas of: youth development; elementary, secondary and college education; poverty alleviation; mental and physical health medical services; soc ial services, as well as other economic-empowerment programs for individuals, famili es; and small businesses. A&MWF is pioneering a new trend, as government and community funds grapple with the recession and the challenges of raising funds, WE have forged an awaren ess and sustained an effort to connect those in dire need with service providers, do nors, volunteers and nonprofit groups with these causes. We have taken community foundations and moved into social networking, reaching beyond static "bricks and mortar" to interactive Web sites to serve as a "dynamic virtual clearinghouses o r town square" that holds conversations between those in NEED and their local charities , citizens, donors, and volunteers. Every month thousands of San Francisco/ Oakland Bay Area residents rely on t he AMWF Community Food Program for nutritious food and social service resources. As a local entity providing free food to those in need, we are seeing a signific ant increase in the percentage of children we serves, as county food banks see a spi ke in pleas for help. 51 percent of individuals served are infants, children and teenag ers. In the past, the percentage of people under 18 was 40 percent. The change is attributed to an increase in the number of families seeking emergency food aid. Traditionally weve seen more demand for services from the western end of the city, but we are seeing an increase in need in the central pa rt, and we even have people from the Hills and the affluent parts of town. The Aaron & Margaret Wallace Community Food Programs (AMWF), a multi- ethnic, multi-issue community-based organization, continues to carry out its mis sion of a society in which all persons flourish as it provides and refers comprehensi ve services -- in collaboration with other hunger, health care, housing, violence, abuse, counseling, senior, youth, women, children, civil rights, employment, and educat ion response agencies -- to thousands of men, women and children living in San Francisco/ Oakland Bay Area in California to help transform the lives of people in need. AMWF extends these various services and programs to the economically, mental ly, and physically challenged; the poor and homeless; the undereducated and undeserv ed; people living with symptomatic HIV and AIDS; substance abuse; seniors 55 years a nd older; prenatal women; at risk youth; and homebound people living with serious illness. Our members, and the people we serve are of different race, faith, culture, age, gender, sexual orientation and income levels. AMWF by providing direct services, including providing nutritious food; edvocating for and participating in many re levant social service programs that promote the self-sufficiency of people in need; edu cating the general public about these issues, their causes and this partial solution wh ile inspiring a consummate social conscience and honoring the dignity of every perso n. As part of that principal mission, AMWF works for basic economic survival securi ty for all and the elimination of poverty by providing these services thus effectin g societal and governmental policies that regulate the less fortunate to the botto m of the economic, social, health, and opportunity pyramid, with full understanding that any policy which affects the poorest of us affects all of us. By catering to everyone we have built many allies with statewide and nationa l anti- hunger organizations to support legislation addressing low-income people's food needs. In doing so, we help build power in our communities and win institutional changes on the issues that affect our lives as we provide fresh, hot, nutritious meals and bags of groceries with healthy meat, fish, breads, perishable and nonperisha ble food, such as canned vegetables and fruits, tuna fish, peanut butter, rice, dry beans and pasta, at a location near their home that are served to anyone without restricti on. 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Thank you, Abdul-Jalil 510.394-4101 7633 Sunkist Drive, Oakland CA 94605-3032 Phone (510) 394-4601 http://Ex-Why.com In the spirit of GIVING, we ask all to take advantage of our services offer and I want to personally ask that YOU do so FREE or on a cost basis. We will develop a new Cor porate Branded Logo (at cost), mount a Media Campaign, build a Commercial Corporate Web site (at cost), host your Non-Profit website for 6 months FREE, produce a Corporate Promo tional Video (at cost), perform a Strategic Planing Analysis, or develop a Social Media Marke ting platform. Take your choice, it's FREE! http://superstarmanagement.com/ "How a Grieving Family Saved A Troubled City with A Martyr Video at: http://youtube.com/NbXiNSQZcsU How a Grieving Family Saved A Troubled City with A Martyr From left, Octavia Spencer, Ryan Coogler, Melonie Diaz and Michael B. Jordan at the July 8 premiere of Fruitvale Station The year 2009 began with a tragedy at an Oakland BART station. Shortly after 2 a .m. on New Years Day, BART police Officer Johannes Mehserle shot and killed 22-year- old Oscar Grant II, of Hayward, on the platform of the Fruitvale station after responding to reports of a fight on a train. Make no mistake about it Oscar Grant was Murdered, Executed by a BART cop! That was the echoing sentiment boiling up from among the justifiably angry, rest less community of Oakland and the surrounding communities that spread world wide as video of Oscar Grants execution was blared over and over on television screens a ll around the world. It had become the quintessential poster for the ultimate examp le of Police misconduct and abuse- a lawless execution as the Black victim lay face-do wn on the ground, hands behind his back, shot, then handcuffed as he dies- all caug ht on cameras for the world to see! Also caught on camera for the world to see was the public reaction to the execut ion that led to violent protests, as the public showed their outrage with the costly destruction of property to areas around town. The gunman police officer was allowed to go free, traveled outside the state of California until he was charged with murder and appended in Nevada after Nationa l public protest forced the District Attorney to file criminal charges. His attorn ey has argued he meant to fire his Taser gun when he shot and killed Grant. The Oscar Grant movie: Fruitvale Station As a result of the media coverage from the destructive protests, the Alameda Cou nty Superior Court found that it was unlikely that the gunman, former BART police Officer Johannes Mehserle, could get a fair trial in Oakland and the trial was transferred to Los Angeles. The last time a police officer was convicted of a felony crime committed while o n duty was the early 1990s when Abdul-Jalil al-Hakim knew his computer store was being burglarized by members of the Oakland Police Department but he could not complain to the police! al-Hakim turned to close friend Leo Dorado, then an Alam eda County District Attorney prosecuting capital murder crimes, that lead to an investigation directed by Matt Golde conducted by the DAs office of these rogue police activities. The case ended with the trial conviction of one officer, Newm an Ng and the guilty plea of another, Kailey Wong. There was evidence of the involveme nt of over 15 police officers in these series of burglaries of businesses and the fe ncing of the stolen property. The problem was so rampant, even the Chief of Police George Hart had a stolen computer on his own desk at the station!!! Leo Dorado is now Judge Leo Dorado and Matt Golde, the son of former Judge Stanley Golde, brother of legal analyst Ivan Golde, is head DA of the Juvenile Division. BART spokesman Linton Johnson said the agency is trying to turn tragedy into triumph by increasing transparency and enacting new policies. In August 2009, the BART board of directors voted unanimously to approve citizen oversight of the BART Police Department, and the agency is seeking a new permanent police chief. For six months al-Hakim had been speaking with and advising Jack Bryson, father of two of Oscar Grants friends that were with him on the Fruitvale platform when he was murdered whom also were abused by BART police, regarding approaches to produce the proposed Oscar Grant anniversary event. Al-Hakim continued those conversations with the family spokesperson, Cephus Bobby Johnson. In mid December as the date for the event neared, admitting that he knew nothing about producing any event, much less one of the magnitude of the January 1, 2010 Oscar Grant Anniversary Vigil, Cephus Johnson requested al-Hakim to produce the event for the family to assure that it would be handled properly and be a succes s! The event was less than 30 days away and Cephus only had an idea for a memorial as BART agreed to provide electrical power, to allow for a civil congregation and a lter at the entrance of the station, and possibly at the scene of the shooting on the tr ain platform in memory of Oscars death. al-Hakim informed Cephus of the City and the Police Departments requirements for assembly permits, security, sound and stage, possible entertainment and the fact that since the event was less than 30 days away, it was already too late to legally a nd properly secure them without some negotiating and special permission from the ci ty and the police department. al-Hakim discussed the idea of having an event that would capture the imaginatio n of the nation and set a true landmark, a new paradigm in how to address social conc erns in a large minority city with many, many, complex issues after having experience d such a tragic catastrophe. al-Hakim proposed a Celebration Of Oscar Grants Life with a memorial prayer vigil and ceremony at the Fruitvale BART station to foster a comforting environm ent for those in attendance without the fear of any party provoking or intimidating the other at these events; to establish a working agreement with BART and Oakland Police department for the event to be held with a low-to-no police presence so theres little or minimum possibility of confrontation between the expected attend ees and law enforcement; and to have all the parties- the Oscar Grant family, BART, Oakland Police Department, and the Mayor/City to make a joint press release or h ave a joint press conference announcing the planned activities. This would make it possible for this events to occur and conclude in success and peace for everyone . This would be a phenomenal public relations coup that would rebuild the image of all the parties concerned while garnering a cache of goodwill you could not buy! This would put the face of Oscar Grant on ALL the parties in a united platform o f We Are ALL Oscar Grant! It would humanize the parties in the common bond of mankind and serve as an example for how these types of tragedies can be used to heal a strife-torn city. It would go a long way toward bringing the parties together publicly, promote reconciliation and potentially foster agreement. Cephus thought it was an incredible idea but did not believe it was possible. al -Hakim asked him to discuss the possibility with the family and their attorney John Bur ris and let him know their response. Cephus returned with a resounding Yes, if you can do !. al-Hakim first called long time friend, BART Director Carole Ward Allen who chai rs the BART Police Department Review Committee and discussed the concept for her support. He also called Linton Johnson, Public Information Officer for BART whom was unavailable and left him a voicemail message. al-Hakim then called Jeffrey Thomason, Public Information Officer for the Oaklan d Police Department and explained to him the concept of the event and how it could be successful and problem free without the police presence. Thomason also thought i t was an incredible idea but did not believe the family and their attorney John Bu rris would go along with it. Having already secured the familys approval al-Hakim requested that Oakland Police Department stand behind their commitment and work with the family to secure needed permits and allow security with no visible polic e presence. He felt he could agree to do so wherein Thomason discussed the matter with the Chief and Captain, got approval and called al-Hakim back with a referra l to the sergeant at the Eastmont Station that would be the liaison to secure all per mits and verify the plan for a safe, trouble free event. Shortly after, Linton Johnson returned al-Hakims voicemail and also thought it wa s an incredible idea but did not believe the family and their attorney John Burris would go along with it. Having already secured the familys approval al-Hakim requested that BART stand behind their commitment and work with the family to secure neede d permits, allow security with no visible police presence, provide sound and stage equipment, and allow the alter for the Oscar Grant Memorial. He agreed to do so if the family was in fact behind this proposal. al-Hakim assured him they were and info rmed him of the present state of the event with the help of BART Community Relations manager Roddrick Lee and to further allay his fears, al-Hakim gave him Cephus ce ll phone number and assured that Cephus would call him and Roderick. Tatiana Grant From there al-Hakim contacted Mayor Ron Dellums, City Administrator Dan Lindhiem and several of their staff members to inform them that the Oscar Grant family, BART, and Oakland Police Department had agreement on the event and would like to have the Mayor involved to join their efforts in this event repres enting the city. al-Hakim explained how this would be INCREDIBLY HUGE for the Oscar Grant family, BART, Alameda County Superior Court Administration, Oakland Police Department, and the City! This would be a ginormous step ahead in fosteri ng civil relationships between what are publicly perceived as adversaries. This cou ld be bigger than Rodney Kings Can We Just Get Along?. They also agreed to go forward, so everything was in place. Cephus spoke with both Roderick and Linton, where understanding and agreement was reached and the family began to plan for the Celebration Of Oscar Grants Life with a memorial prayer vigil and ceremony at the Fruitvale BART station, Friday, January 1, 2010 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The memorial would be hosted by the family of Oscar Grant with prayers and speeches from many of the Bay Areas most prominent religious leaders in a civil congregation with alter at the entra nce of the station and at the scene of the shooting on the train platform in memory of Oscars death. At the conclusion of the memorial there, everyone would be invited to the Humani st Hall for a continuing evening of music, spoken word, poetry, food and drink unti l 11:00 pm. With only days until the January 1, 2010 event, al-Hakim still had to meet with Oakland Police Department to discuss and present an acceptable plan to arrange t he no police presence, civil stand-by type of a security enforcement for the short 3- 4 hour time period for the Oscar Grant Events so those in attendance would not hav e any party provoking or intimidating the other at these events. He also had to as sure them of a working agreement with BART for the event held at the Fruitvale Statio n with this same type of security so theres little to no possibility of confrontati on between the expected attendees and law enforcement. So al-Hakim brought on Gabrielle Wilson, a legal affairs reporter at KPFA; producer and co-host of The Gospel Experience, Music of the World and Ear Thyme; and Master of Ceremonies at many events around the Bay Area including the San Jose Jazz Festiv al to MC and assist in securing the entertainment and speakers. al-Hakim met with the the sergeant at the Eastmont Station twice to secure all p ermits and verify the plan for a safe, trouble free event. At the first meeting, it was revealed to al-Hakim that Oakland Police had secured flyers, there was a Facebook page, a nd emails from a community activists organization allegedly associated with the eve nt planning called the General Assembly (for Justice for Oscar Grant) detailing act ivities to incite violence at the vigil imploring attendees to show your outrage!. al-Haki m was shocked to learn of this activity as he knew of the group from working with the family but had not seen any flyers, email nor a FaceBook page inciting violence. al- Hakim assured the officers that the intent of the family was to have a peaceful vigil and was opposed to any other activity and would do all they could to insure that happened! The officers agreed to the plan that with the Nation of Islam providin g on location security and BART and the Police on stand-by, we could work out an acceptable plan for the Fruitvale venue. But they insisted that the person, pers ons, or group that rented the Humanist Hall for the evening event would have to come forward with the contract, produce a security plan that they would reduce to 4-8 licensed security guards, event insurance, and would be liable for any and all d amages that occurred as a result of any destruction stemming from the event. Like the p olice, the Humanist Hall requires that the person(s) in which whose name the rental is in must provide a plan for security for both inside and outside the venue, and how they plan to control exits from the venue in the event of something happening, and cr owd control outside the venue. The police was concerned because they have had many problems with the Hall operating without permits and taking proper measures to secure safe events in the past. al-Hakim requested that the officers inform the family directly of these conditions and called Cephus from the meeting for them to do s o. Cephus was unavailable so al-Hakim made an appointment for a second meeting for him and Jack Bryson, the named renter of the Hall so that all concerns could be resolved to the officers satisfaction since it was clear they wanted to work wit h the family to insure a safe, trouble free event. al-Hakim discussed the meetings with the family and at another meeting again informed the General Assembly of the requirements of BART, Oakland Police Department and the City in order to have the events. al-Hakim expressed his conc ern for the family having their prayer vigil as planned without the decency of a few with opposing interest to make it their event, the police having more information abo ut the happenings of the group then he had, and for obvious reason, decided that he no longer wanted to be associated with it. It was clear that those with opposing interest from the Grant familys wishes were intent on forcing conflict and advised Bryson not to meet with the police thus i nsuring a show down at the event. Since one of the agitators who would have an interest in filming any disturbance for their profit had donated a small amount of money for the rental, it was offered make to them to remove them from the decision making proc ess. When they would not relent, that family canceled the Humanist Hall event and removed it from their schedule. Now, without any association to the family event , it exposed the those with divergent interest to have their own event without the sh ield of the family to hide behind. This was too much for them to overcome, along with th e fact they did not want to address the reality that they would be combating the s ecurity provided by the Nation of Islam! Begrudgingly but relieved, they relented and the family with a few people met wi th Oakland Police and the Mayors office and agreed to the exact same terms as negotiated a week earlier by al-Hakim. On December 30, 2009 the Oscar Grant family and BART issue joint statement on the New Years tragedy Grant family calls for peace, love and forgiveness As the year anniversary of the tragic officer-involved shooting at Fruitvale Sta tion of BART passenger Oscar Grant draws near, the Grant family and the BART Board of Directors are joining together to thank the public for their continued support f or the reforms taking place in the BART Police Department. Additionally, Oscar Grants mother, Wanda Johnson, wants to emphasize that people should honor her sons memory on January 1 through a day of celebration not demonstration. She added, It is our hope that this day be a peaceful day to remember Oscar and the others who have been lost to violence. We want the public to know we are a family of peace, love and forgiveness, Oscars uncle Cephus Johnson said. In the year since my nephew was killed, I truly believe positive changes have occurred in the BART Police Department and many more will come. We want to thank the public for their continued involvement in making the BART Police the b est it can be as we enter 2010. On behalf of the BART Board of Directors, we want to again express our deepest and sincerest regret and our heartfelt condolences over the loss of Oscar Grant, BART Director Carole Ward Allen said. Ward Allen chairs the BART Police Department Review Committee, which is guiding the implementation of the changes within the police department. We look forward to making more positive changes in 2010, including the hiring of a new police chief and working with the State Legislature to quickly amend the law so BART can implement independent citizen oversight of the BART Police Department. This has been one of the most gut-wrenching episodes in BARTs history, BART Board President James Fang said. But through community involvement, non-biased professional assistance from the outside of BART and of course the extremely str ong effort by our Board, particularly the efforts of Carole Ward Allen, we have lear ned from this tragic incident. Our prayers and deepest sympathies go to the Grant fa mily on this inauspicious one-year anniversary of Oscar Grants death. We want to thank the Grant family and the public for their support, which has bee n critical to making the reforms underway in the Police Department and we look forward to their continued support in the new year, Director Ward Allen said. On January 1, 2010 BARET issued the following press release: BART Police Have Arrest-free New Years Eve BART had an arrest-free New Years Eve despite dealing with crowded trains and the one-year anniversary of the shooting death of passenger Oscar Grant III in Oakla nd on Jan. 1, 2009. BART carried about 87,800 passengers between 8 p.m. Thursday and 3 a.m. Friday, and carried about 302,800 passengers throughout the day, according to agency officials. Many of the passengers were traveling to the annual fireworks show at San Franciscos Embarcadero, where BART used a skip-stop schedule for the first time to alleviate overcrowding at its nearby station. Starting at 8 p.m., trains on different lines skipped either the Embarcadero or Montgomery stations toallow the crowd to split evenly between the two stations, resulting in faster boarding times and less crowded platforms. BART also assigned about 150 police officers, nearly 50 percent more than previo us years, to patrol the system during the holiday. San Francisco and Oakland police officers and deputies from the San Francisco, Alameda and Contra Costa County sheriffs departments also assisted near the stations during the evening. There were a few isolated incidents on the system, but no arrests were made. The relatively incident-free night stood in stark contrast to last years holiday, when former BART police Officer Johannes Mehserle shot and killed Grant, a 22-year-ol d Hayward man, at the Fruitvale station in Oakland. Mehserle, 27, and other office rs had responded to reports of a fight on a train. Mehserle has been charged with murder and is expected to stand trial sometime ne xt year. His case has been moved to Los Angeles because a judge ruled it would be difficult for Mehserle to get a fair trial in Alameda County due to the extensiv e publicity the incident has received. Mehserles lawyer, Michael Rains, has admitte d that Mehserle shot and killed Grant, but claims Mehserle meant to use his Taser to stun Grant and used his gun by mistake. Grants family was among the people scheduled to attend a rally at the Fruitvale station at 2 p.m. today to mark the anniversary of Grants death. BART General Manager Dorothy Dugger said in a statement that she was happy that this holiday turned out well for the agency. We couldnt be more pleased at how this New Years Eve turned out, Dugger said. She thanked our customers for continuing to put their faith in us to get them aro und the Bay Area quickly and safely. BART police Commander Daniel Hartwig said in a statement that, despite the few minor incidents, New Years Eve 2009 was one of the smoothest I have ever seen in my nearly three decades at BART. Fruitvale Station In the early hours of Jan. 1, 2009, Oscar Grant III, unarmed and lying face down on a subway platform in Oakland, Calif., was shot in the back by a white Bay Area Rap id Transit police officer. The incident, captured on video by onlookers, incited pr otest, unrest and arguments similar to those that would swirl around the killing of Tra yvon Martin in Florida a few years later. The deaths of these and other African-Ameri can young men (Mr. Grant was 22) touch some of the rawest nerves in the body politic and raise thorny and apparently intractable issues of law and order, violence an d race. Fruitvale Station, Michael B. Jordan and Ariana Neal play father and daughter in this debut feature by Ryan Coogler, which opens on Friday in New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Mr. Jordan plays Oscar Grant, who was killed by a Bay Area Rapi d Transit police officer. Those matters are hardly absent from Fruitvale Station, Ryan Cooglers powerful and sensitive debut feature, which imaginatively reconstructs the last 24 or so hours of Oscar Grants life, flashing back from a horrifying snippet of actual cellphone vi deo of the hectic moments before the shooting. But Mr. Coogler, a 27-year-old Bay Ar ea native who went to film school at the University of Southern California, examine s his subject with a steady, objective eye and tells his story in the key of wise hear tbreak rather than blind rage. It is not that the movie is apolitical or disengaged fro m the painful, public implications of Mr. Grants fate. But everything it has to say abo ut class, masculinity and the tricky relations among different kinds of people in a proudly diverse and liberal metropolis is embedded in details of character and p lace. 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