THOMAS FICKLIN's Posts - GNH Community2024-03-28T19:11:38ZTHOMAS FICKLINhttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/thomasrficklinhttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2793398183?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profiles/blog/feed?user=13q4oj495ajv&xn_auth=noComing Out from Under the Stereotypetag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2014-11-29:3365802:BlogPost:670592014-11-29T15:59:48.000ZTHOMAS FICKLINhttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/thomasrficklin
<p><a href="http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/11/coming-out-from-under-stereotype.html">http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/11/coming-out-from-under-stereotype.html</a></p>
<p>Was thinking that this free mind meld and sharing opportunity could produce real fruit- all are welcome, Belated Happy Thanksgiving to all.</p>
<p><a href="http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/11/coming-out-from-under-stereotype.html">http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/11/coming-out-from-under-stereotype.html</a></p>
<p>Was thinking that this free mind meld and sharing opportunity could produce real fruit- all are welcome, Belated Happy Thanksgiving to all.</p>National Conference Call for White Peopletag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2014-11-28:3365802:BlogPost:670562014-11-28T19:00:00.000ZTHOMAS FICKLINhttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/thomasrficklin
<p><a href="http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/11/national-conference-for-white-people-on.html">http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/11/national-conference-for-white-people-on.html</a></p>
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<p>Please join us for an important call to engage more white people in racial justice work in the aftermath of the Grand Jury in Ferguson. We will be discussing state violence and the impact it has in all of our communities, specifically communities of color. We will share strategies for engaging…</p>
<p><a href="http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/11/national-conference-for-white-people-on.html">http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/11/national-conference-for-white-people-on.html</a></p>
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<p>Please join us for an important call to engage more white people in racial justice work in the aftermath of the Grand Jury in Ferguson. We will be discussing state violence and the impact it has in all of our communities, specifically communities of color. We will share strategies for engaging white people in the current moment and beyond. The recent murders of Akai Gurley, in Brooklyn and Tamir Rice and Tanesha Anderson in Cleveland (and the list grows) are tragic reminders of the need for national coordination and bold action.<br/><br/>This a call for white people who are:<br/><br/>-- Currently or interested in organizing locally for racial justice;<br/><br/>-- Engaging in hard conversations with family and friends on race and need more tools<br/><br/>It is being convened by Showing Up for Racial Justice- SURJ (showingupforracialjustice.org) in coordination with FergusonAction.com. <br/> <b>Your Timezone:</b></p>
<div class="call">Saturday, November 29, 2014 9:00am PT / 12:00pm ET - 1 hours 30 minutes</div>
<div><b>Your local time:</b> <span id="localtime_ss1">Saturday, Nov 29, 2014 12:00 pm</span></div>Serious As a Heart Attacktag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2014-11-25:3365802:BlogPost:669512014-11-25T09:05:00.000ZTHOMAS FICKLINhttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/thomasrficklin
<p>Former Police Officer Kevin Ewing shares some really sobering comments and reflections replete with insight re the ongoing intersectionality of law versus justice. <a href="http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/11/thank-you-kevin-for-this-dead-serious.html">http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/11/thank-you-kevin-for-this-dead-serious.html</a></p>
<p>Former Police Officer Kevin Ewing shares some really sobering comments and reflections replete with insight re the ongoing intersectionality of law versus justice. <a href="http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/11/thank-you-kevin-for-this-dead-serious.html">http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/11/thank-you-kevin-for-this-dead-serious.html</a></p>Kicking Ebola to the Curbtag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2014-11-07:3365802:BlogPost:667252014-11-07T07:28:08.000ZTHOMAS FICKLINhttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/thomasrficklin
Hi everyone, Just wanted to be sure you had heard about the opportunity to " Drive Out Ebola". Take care as always and thanks in advance for your donations. This city wide effort really does exemplify and illustrate what can happen when we publicly align and support for a cause greater than our individual objectives. <a href="http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/11/city-pitches-in-for-sierra-leones-ebola.html">http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/11/city-pitches-in-for-sierra-leones-ebola.html</a>
Hi everyone, Just wanted to be sure you had heard about the opportunity to " Drive Out Ebola". Take care as always and thanks in advance for your donations. This city wide effort really does exemplify and illustrate what can happen when we publicly align and support for a cause greater than our individual objectives. <a href="http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/11/city-pitches-in-for-sierra-leones-ebola.html">http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/11/city-pitches-in-for-sierra-leones-ebola.html</a>Drive Out Ebolatag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2014-11-04:3365802:BlogPost:664942014-11-04T14:39:56.000ZTHOMAS FICKLINhttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/thomasrficklin
<p>I love the fact that we have Sister City Relationships. Let's show the love.</p>
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<p><a href="http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/11/please-join-mayor-toni-harp-and-city-of.html">http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/11/please-join-mayor-toni-harp-and-city-of.html</a></p>
<p>I love the fact that we have Sister City Relationships. Let's show the love.</p>
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<p><a href="http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/11/please-join-mayor-toni-harp-and-city-of.html">http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/11/please-join-mayor-toni-harp-and-city-of.html</a></p>Executive Director Position Search - Shepherds Inctag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2014-11-03:3365802:BlogPost:665342014-11-03T16:01:38.000ZTHOMAS FICKLINhttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/thomasrficklin
<p><a href="http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/11/executive-director-search-shepherds-inc.html">http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/11/executive-director-search-shepherds-inc.html</a></p>
<p><a href="http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/11/executive-director-search-shepherds-inc.html">http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/11/executive-director-search-shepherds-inc.html</a></p>Lifetime Achievement Awardstag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2014-11-02:3365802:BlogPost:665262014-11-02T12:38:50.000ZTHOMAS FICKLINhttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/thomasrficklin
<p>I long for the day that we can become non racial which was by the way a dream of not only MLK, but also of Steve Biko and Mandela. If you are white please feel totally invited to the African American Historical Lifetime Achievement Awards taking place on Sunday November 9, 2014.</p>
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<p><a href="http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/10/gnh-african-american-historical-society.html">http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/10/gnh-african-american-historical-society.html</a></p>
<p>I long for the day that we can become non racial which was by the way a dream of not only MLK, but also of Steve Biko and Mandela. If you are white please feel totally invited to the African American Historical Lifetime Achievement Awards taking place on Sunday November 9, 2014.</p>
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<p><a href="http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/10/gnh-african-american-historical-society.html">http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/10/gnh-african-american-historical-society.html</a></p>Veterans of Color Screening and Discussiontag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2014-11-01:3365802:BlogPost:665232014-11-01T17:28:09.000ZTHOMAS FICKLINhttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/thomasrficklin
<p>Those of us who work in the non-profit community and or nurture non profit partnerships it can be said often "rely" upon those that are "under developed" for our livelihood. My on going quandary is to understand further how Veterans of Color, have fought for the country since it's inception in spite of full citizenship barriers being erected. As we all strive to decrease the inequities perhaps this upcoming exclusive film screening might aide in increasing our service delivery…</p>
<p>Those of us who work in the non-profit community and or nurture non profit partnerships it can be said often "rely" upon those that are "under developed" for our livelihood. My on going quandary is to understand further how Veterans of Color, have fought for the country since it's inception in spite of full citizenship barriers being erected. As we all strive to decrease the inequities perhaps this upcoming exclusive film screening might aide in increasing our service delivery consciousness.</p>
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<p><a href="http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/11/save-date-tuesday-november-11-2014-600.html">http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/11/save-date-tuesday-november-11-2014-600.html</a></p>Health Equitytag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2014-11-01:3365802:BlogPost:663612014-11-01T13:34:09.000ZTHOMAS FICKLINhttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/thomasrficklin
<p>I am proud to say that I am a Ct Health Foundation Fellow, Class of 2011 and have been communicating health issues since my days as editor of the Inner City from 1990-2000. Nonetheless this health disparity-health equity still confuses me and yes still angers me. At any rate many efforts are underway to diagnose, treat and eradicate the volatility of quality of life access. Perhaps you may know some soldiers eager to join the crusade. Please consider sharing the position opening. Thanks in…</p>
<p>I am proud to say that I am a Ct Health Foundation Fellow, Class of 2011 and have been communicating health issues since my days as editor of the Inner City from 1990-2000. Nonetheless this health disparity-health equity still confuses me and yes still angers me. At any rate many efforts are underway to diagnose, treat and eradicate the volatility of quality of life access. Perhaps you may know some soldiers eager to join the crusade. Please consider sharing the position opening. Thanks in advance, Tom</p>
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<p><a href="http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/10/health-equity-solutions-seeks-first.html">http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/10/health-equity-solutions-seeks-first.html</a></p>Mayor's Senior Health Fairtag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2014-10-28:3365802:BlogPost:662902014-10-28T13:30:00.000ZTHOMAS FICKLINhttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/thomasrficklin
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2804990436?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2804990436?profile=original" width="450"></img></a> I apologize for the late notice but hope that you might help share the good news about tomorrow's FREE Health Fair, Take care, Tom…</p>
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<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2804990436?profile=original"><img class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2804990436?profile=original" width="450"/></a>I apologize for the late notice but hope that you might help share the good news about tomorrow's FREE Health Fair, Take care, Tom</p>
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<p><a href="http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/10/mayors-senier-health-fair-free.html">http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/10/mayors-senier-health-fair-free.html</a></p>Career Workshop Tomorrow -Please Share- Forgive the Last Minute Noticetag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2014-10-23:3365802:BlogPost:662632014-10-23T03:35:16.000ZTHOMAS FICKLINhttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/thomasrficklin
<p><strong><a href="http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/10/forum-on-job-career-readiness-thursday.html">http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/10/forum-on-job-career-readiness-thursday.html</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/10/forum-on-job-career-readiness-thursday.html">http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/10/forum-on-job-career-readiness-thursday.html</a></strong></p>All Invited to Requiem Mass for Martin Luther King, Jr, Sunday April 6, 2014tag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2014-04-02:3365802:BlogPost:624882014-04-02T23:44:39.000ZTHOMAS FICKLINhttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/thomasrficklin
<p>I have been wondering for some time what speech Martin Luther King , Jr. would have delivered during the Poor People's Campaign March conclusion which did take place by the way . We can only wonder how his Poor People's March speech would have compared to the Mountain Top speech. We of course will never know but the Requiem Mass being held on Sunday April 6, provides us all with an…</p>
<p>I have been wondering for some time what speech Martin Luther King , Jr. would have delivered during the Poor People's Campaign March conclusion which did take place by the way . We can only wonder how his Poor People's March speech would have compared to the Mountain Top speech. We of course will never know but the Requiem Mass being held on Sunday April 6, provides us all with an<a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2804990439?profile=original"><img class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2804990439?profile=original" width="267"/></a> opportunity to assess where we personally are in this trek for freedom and equality for all. Hope you will join us.</p>
<p><a href="http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/04/all-souls-invited-requiem-mass-in.html">http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/04/all-souls-invited-requiem-mass-in.html</a></p>Bringing It Hometag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2014-03-29:3365802:BlogPost:625292014-03-29T15:30:17.000ZTHOMAS FICKLINhttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/thomasrficklin
<p>A few thoughts regarding the Deeper Change-CEIO forum recently held at the New Haven Grad Club…<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2805002592?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2805002592?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"></img></a></p>
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<p>A few thoughts regarding the Deeper Change-CEIO forum recently held at the New Haven Grad Club<a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2805002592?profile=original"><img width="750" class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2805002592?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"/></a></p>
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<p><a href="http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/03/bringing-it-home.html">http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/03/bringing-it-home.html</a></p>Infinite Diversity versus Quantum Unitytag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2014-03-26:3365802:BlogPost:622922014-03-26T22:22:26.000ZTHOMAS FICKLINhttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/thomasrficklin
<p>I am currently participating the Community leadership program and wanted to share a few thoughts thus far.</p>
<p>Being embedded and immersed has been really remarkable.</p>
<p><a href="http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/03/infinite-diversity-or-quantum-unity.html">http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/03/infinite-diversity-or-quantum-unity.html</a></p>
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<p>Here also is the link to the program description…</p>
<p>I am currently participating the Community leadership program and wanted to share a few thoughts thus far.</p>
<p>Being embedded and immersed has been really remarkable.</p>
<p><a href="http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/03/infinite-diversity-or-quantum-unity.html">http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/03/infinite-diversity-or-quantum-unity.html</a></p>
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<p>Here also is the link to the program description <a href="http://www.wcgmf.org/simple.php?name=grants_clp">http://www.wcgmf.org/simple.php?name=grants_clp</a></p>US Cities Where the Poor Are Most Segregatedtag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2014-03-24:3365802:BlogPost:622662014-03-24T17:08:44.000ZTHOMAS FICKLINhttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/thomasrficklin
<p>In a way reading this article can make one go Ho-Hum, ie what else is new . Research without intervention can seem self defeating and impotent. Yet for my cup of tea, there has never been a time in American history and actually prior to 1776, and prior to the stamp act and the tea party, that the battle for resources and policy control has not been in play. Prior to Foxwoods ( the casino) there was some land gambling, blood letting and territorial war games taking place in Ledyard ! Today…</p>
<p>In a way reading this article can make one go Ho-Hum, ie what else is new . Research without intervention can seem self defeating and impotent. Yet for my cup of tea, there has never been a time in American history and actually prior to 1776, and prior to the stamp act and the tea party, that the battle for resources and policy control has not been in play. Prior to Foxwoods ( the casino) there was some land gambling, blood letting and territorial war games taking place in Ledyard ! Today perhaps is no different re the battles being waged from a conceptual standpoint. At any rate I love Richard Florida and on the local front it is easy to see economic forces in play that can make this City on the hill, a city for some or a city for all.</p>
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<p><a href="http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/03/the-us-cities-where-poor-are-most.html">http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/03/the-us-cities-where-poor-are-most.html</a></p>Google Hangout Conversation About Women Working with Black Male Achievementtag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2014-03-21:3365802:BlogPost:623502014-03-21T20:19:26.000ZTHOMAS FICKLINhttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/thomasrficklin
<p>You have probably heard about "My Brother's Keeper" POTUS initiative. My good friend Quida Washington as shared that there will be Google Hangout conversation about Women working for Black Male Achievement this Monday at 6:30 PM.</p>
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<p>On Thursday, February 27, 2014 President Barack Obama took a bold new step by using his authority in this nation's executive office to announce "a new initiative with leading foundations and businesses that will take a collaborative, approach to…</p>
<p>You have probably heard about "My Brother's Keeper" POTUS initiative. My good friend Quida Washington as shared that there will be Google Hangout conversation about Women working for Black Male Achievement this Monday at 6:30 PM.</p>
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<p>On Thursday, February 27, 2014 President Barack Obama took a bold new step by using his authority in this nation's executive office to announce "a new initiative with leading foundations and businesses that will take a collaborative, approach to building a stronger community.</p>
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<p><a href="http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/03/functiond-s-id-var-js-fjs-d_4051.html">http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/03/functiond-s-id-var-js-fjs-d_4051.html</a></p>Groundbreaking Data Analysis Tool Measures of Child Wellbeingtag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2014-03-21:3365802:BlogPost:624212014-03-21T16:17:54.000ZTHOMAS FICKLINhttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/thomasrficklin
<p>One can become weary of studies and research. Yet in some ways it is the world we live in. The data tool linked below could prove useful as we strive to erase the need to measure disparity.</p>
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<p><a href="http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/03/functiond-s-id-var-js-fjs-d_9549.html">http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/03/functiond-s-id-var-js-fjs-d_9549.html</a></p>
<p>One can become weary of studies and research. Yet in some ways it is the world we live in. The data tool linked below could prove useful as we strive to erase the need to measure disparity.</p>
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<p><a href="http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/03/functiond-s-id-var-js-fjs-d_9549.html">http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/03/functiond-s-id-var-js-fjs-d_9549.html</a></p>IS THE GHETTO IN EXISTENCE BY DESIGNtag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2014-03-20:3365802:BlogPost:622442014-03-20T15:44:27.000ZTHOMAS FICKLINhttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/thomasrficklin
<p>Some of you may have seen the Clybourne Park play presented by the Long Wharf Theatre last season and or attended the related community conversations co presented by the Long Wharf Theatre and the New Haven Public Library. I had the pleasure of co moderating the panels with Colin Caplan and Clifton Graves. This immersion really opened my eyes to how public policy impacts the literal and metaphorical design of our lives. Note for example the increased gentrification of New Haven and what that…</p>
<p>Some of you may have seen the Clybourne Park play presented by the Long Wharf Theatre last season and or attended the related community conversations co presented by the Long Wharf Theatre and the New Haven Public Library. I had the pleasure of co moderating the panels with Colin Caplan and Clifton Graves. This immersion really opened my eyes to how public policy impacts the literal and metaphorical design of our lives. Note for example the increased gentrification of New Haven and what that might portend. At any rate this article sheds additional light on benign and overt intentions in the past to structure the monopoly board of life. To consider and act upon what a Great New Haven looks like now and in the future requires our proactive and honest diligence. <a href="http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/03/the-ghetto-is-public-policy-ta-nehisi.html">http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/03/the-ghetto-is-public-policy-ta-nehisi.html</a></p>REBIRTH OF THE Q HOUSE OR COMMUNITY REVIVALtag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2014-03-19:3365802:BlogPost:622332014-03-19T14:34:42.000ZTHOMAS FICKLINhttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/thomasrficklin
<p> Food for thought let's incorporate the Q House real estate footprint into a Dixwell Corridor Master plan. Integrate for example the Varick Church Development intentions, the Dixwell Church braintrust and money trust, the Trinity Temple economic development aspirations, the Elks real estate investment and related stakeholders not to mention the Dixwell Plaza Merchants Association into a big time design that future generations will be proud of. Greater New Haven and core city is poised for…</p>
<p> Food for thought let's incorporate the Q House real estate footprint into a Dixwell Corridor Master plan. Integrate for example the Varick Church Development intentions, the Dixwell Church braintrust and money trust, the Trinity Temple economic development aspirations, the Elks real estate investment and related stakeholders not to mention the Dixwell Plaza Merchants Association into a big time design that future generations will be proud of. Greater New Haven and core city is poised for massive change, consider the route 34 project, Hill Downtown South proposals, Coliseum site rebuild, etc. Those of us who work in and serve the non-profit sector know inherently the connection between sense of place and social-civic identity.<a href="http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/03/q-rebirth-or-community-revival.html">http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/03/q-rebirth-or-community-revival.html</a></p>FREE FILM SCREENING INEQUALITY FOR ALL- THURSDAY MARCH 20, 2014tag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2014-03-18:3365802:BlogPost:621352014-03-18T14:36:21.000ZTHOMAS FICKLINhttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/thomasrficklin
<p>There has been and will probably continue to be much hot and cold air released regarding wealth, possession, distribution and justice. The free film screening on Thursday presents a cogent point of view and of course there are other ways of assessing the creation, manufacture , communication and transport of human capitol and the fruits of our individual and collective labors. Those of us in the non-profit sector might "profit" from attending this "FREE" film screening !…</p>
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<p>There has been and will probably continue to be much hot and cold air released regarding wealth, possession, distribution and justice. The free film screening on Thursday presents a cogent point of view and of course there are other ways of assessing the creation, manufacture , communication and transport of human capitol and the fruits of our individual and collective labors. Those of us in the non-profit sector might "profit" from attending this "FREE" film screening !</p>
<p><a href="http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/03/functiond-s-id-var-js-fjs-d_212.html">http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/03/functiond-s-id-var-js-fjs-d_212.html</a></p>Bill Graustein Lecturetag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2014-03-17:3365802:BlogPost:620832014-03-17T16:11:41.000ZTHOMAS FICKLINhttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/thomasrficklin
<p>You might not be able to travel to Pennsylvania to hear Bill Graustein deliver this presentation in early April. But on the other hand, given his loving and attentive investment into the New Haven non-profit community would it not be nice for a few folks to perhaps carpool and represent as the young people would say. Also who knows, perhaps we can entice Bill to deliver his lecture on home turf sometime soon as well !…</p>
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<p>You might not be able to travel to Pennsylvania to hear Bill Graustein deliver this presentation in early April. But on the other hand, given his loving and attentive investment into the New Haven non-profit community would it not be nice for a few folks to perhaps carpool and represent as the young people would say. Also who knows, perhaps we can entice Bill to deliver his lecture on home turf sometime soon as well !</p>
<p><a href="http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/03/first-monday-series-stephen-g-cary.html">http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/03/first-monday-series-stephen-g-cary.html</a></p>BLACK BOYS VIEWED AS OLDERtag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2014-03-13:3365802:BlogPost:618952014-03-13T14:30:02.000ZTHOMAS FICKLINhttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/thomasrficklin
<p>There is always and understandably plenty of discussion surrounding fear and community safety. We have heard the current buzz words of creating a safe space, the hoodie phenomena from Geraldo Rivera, clutching the purse in the elevator, knock out punches and more. Those of us dedicated to making New Haven and empowered community recognize the challenges. Let's continue to combine faith and action.…</p>
<p>There is always and understandably plenty of discussion surrounding fear and community safety. We have heard the current buzz words of creating a safe space, the hoodie phenomena from Geraldo Rivera, clutching the purse in the elevator, knock out punches and more. Those of us dedicated to making New Haven and empowered community recognize the challenges. Let's continue to combine faith and action. <a href="http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/03/black-boys-viewed-as-older-less.html">http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/03/black-boys-viewed-as-older-less.html</a></p>MILENNIALStag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2014-03-09:3365802:BlogPost:620342014-03-09T03:50:54.000ZTHOMAS FICKLINhttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/thomasrficklin
<p>It is always amusing to me the way that the marketing and advertising world categorizes and labels segments and cross sections of society. Nontheless this Milennials report I have found interesting. As we serve the people of all ages it is at the very least to read about alleged overriding and intertwined interests and inclinations of various age groups. As we attempt to serve always more effectively our various non-profit constituencies, perhaps this report might shed some always needed…</p>
<p>It is always amusing to me the way that the marketing and advertising world categorizes and labels segments and cross sections of society. Nontheless this Milennials report I have found interesting. As we serve the people of all ages it is at the very least to read about alleged overriding and intertwined interests and inclinations of various age groups. As we attempt to serve always more effectively our various non-profit constituencies, perhaps this report might shed some always needed insight and illumination.</p>
<p><a href="http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/03/milennials.html">http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/03/milennials.html</a></p>MARCH CALENDAR OF SOCIAL MEDIA EVENTStag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2014-03-06:3365802:BlogPost:616852014-03-06T02:52:17.000ZTHOMAS FICKLINhttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/thomasrficklin
<p>This post is not meant to be an imposition or to be interpreted as being daunting.Are there a number of conferences and workshops taking place monthly across the globe pertaining to social media and its impact? But of course. This post is meant to indicate how vibrant the interest is. Do not despair if you not feel up to speed. There are resources and technical assistance right here available in our town to begin to equip, educate, train and inform.…</p>
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<p>This post is not meant to be an imposition or to be interpreted as being daunting.Are there a number of conferences and workshops taking place monthly across the globe pertaining to social media and its impact? But of course. This post is meant to indicate how vibrant the interest is. Do not despair if you not feel up to speed. There are resources and technical assistance right here available in our town to begin to equip, educate, train and inform.</p>
<p><a href="http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/03/social-media-march-conferences.html">http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/03/social-media-march-conferences.html</a></p>THE POLITICS OF PHILANTHROPYtag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2014-03-01:3365802:BlogPost:614012014-03-01T05:59:50.000ZTHOMAS FICKLINhttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/thomasrficklin
<p>I found this brief panel discussion to be particularly relevant given the nexus between politics and societal perspectives. <a href="http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/03/the-politics-of-philanthropy.html">http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/03/the-politics-of-philanthropy.html</a></p>
<p>I found this brief panel discussion to be particularly relevant given the nexus between politics and societal perspectives. <a href="http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/03/the-politics-of-philanthropy.html">http://tomficklin.blogspot.com/2014/03/the-politics-of-philanthropy.html</a></p>