FREE Presentation of a Great Movie-Sundance Award Winning "The Only Good Indian" - Director Kevin Willmott to present film and lead discussion

INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED DIRECTOR, KEVIN WILLMOTT, PRESENTS HIS

SECOND SUNDANCE AWARD WINNING FILM

“THE ONLY GOOD INDIAN”

LANGSTON HUGHES THEATER, (MLK BUILDING, LU CORNER OF CHESTNUT AND DUNKLIN)

THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 2010

4:00 PM

ADMISSION IS FREE

A JOINT PRESENTATION OF THE MISSOURI ASSOCIATION FOR SOCIAL WELFARE, LU CULTURAL DIVERSITY PROFESSORS, AND THE JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CALL

PROFESSOR NANCY BROWNING AT 573-681-5238

or

email the Jefferson City NAACP at jcnaacp@gmail.com

Julius Moody, USDA Liaison Officer Helps Black Farmers Who Have Suffered Discrimination by the US Department of Agriculture

History on the Pigford case:

The Pigford case was the largest settlement in civil rights history. The case was brought on behalf of African-American farmers who believed they had been the victims of discrimination by the U.S. Department of Agriculture with respect to federal farm credit or benefit programs. The terms of the settlement of that case were part of a Consent Decree entered by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia on April 14, 1999. That Consent Decree set an October 12, 1999 deadline for filing claims for relief under the Consent Decree. The Court extended the deadline to September 15, 2000, but only for claimants who could show that “extraordinary circumstances” caused their filing delay. Approximately 58,000 claimants who filed claims after the October 12, 1999 deadline, but before the September 15, 2000 “late-filing” cut-off, never had their discrimination claims resolved because they were found not to have met the “extraordinary circumstances” test for the filing of late claims. The 2008 Farm Bill established a new remedial process for such claims.

Under the 2008 Farm Bill, all claims must be filed in federal court by May 22, 2010.

An applicant may retain a lawyer to assist them, but, as in any lawsuit, an applicant may also file a complaint on their own behalf. A representative contact may be reached at: (866) 472-7826.

You may obtain additional information on the Black farmers litigation informational website -

http://www.blackfarmerclaims.com/black-farmers-settlement/

Update on the Pigford Case:

Mr. John Boyd Jr., is the president and CEO of the National Black Farmers Association.

The Obama administration has asked Congress to provide $1.15 billion for discrimination claims the farmers won more than a decade ago against the Department of Agriculture. The money would be in addition to $100 million already in place.

The budget request is the same as one made last year. But no funds ended up being appropriated by Congress, leaving lobbyists and black lawmakers frustrated with the president for allegedly dropping the ball.

“Mr. Boyd, is very disappointed, given that he and other black farmers went out of our way to support President Obama.

Background on myself:

I am the USDA Agricultural Liaison Officer and Advisor for Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) at Lincoln University (LU). We plan to continue participation with our LU MANRRS Farmers Market activities this summer, with the possibility of adding fresh fish for sale.

Best regards,

Julius

Julius T. Moody

USDA Liaison Officer & MANRRS Advisor

108 Bennett Hall

Jefferson City MO 65101

PH 573-681-5108

FAX 573-681-5520

Email: moodyj@lincolnu.edu

Lets All Go to the Movies

Popcorn, check.

Soda, check.

Classic Cinema in the Capitol Rotunda, ch

eck.

Thanks to the efforts of the Missouri Legislative Black Caucus, its leader Representative Martin Rucker, and the Missouri Film Commission, Jefferson City residents are in for a real treat. The movies (listed below) were selected for their dominance in the cinema and to promote the many efforts of African-American.

We have missed "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" but on each of the following nights at 6:30pm there will be an important presentation about a famous African-American Missourian and then at 7 the feature presentation:

"In the Heat of the Night" - February 10, 2010

"Rosewood" - February 17, 2010

"The Tuskegee Airmen" - February 24, 2010 SPECIAL NOTE - On this evening Tuskegee Airman George Watson Sr., will be on hand. Don't miss an opportunity to meet a living part of American history.

Many from Jefferson City and around the state are eager to acknowledge and promote the contributions of African-Americans. Black History Month is a great time to learn and share. Missouri Director of Agriculture, Dr. Jon Hagler has noted "With perseverance and determination, George Washington Carver's life is a testament to us all on how we can overcome obstacles to achieve greatness."

For the remainder of this month, lets learn more so we can do more for those with less.

See ya at the movies!

NAACP Missouri State Conference Legislative Day at the Capitol February 2, 2010 9AM - 4PM Hearing Room 2

Legislative Day at the Capitol

9:00 am Opening President Mary Ratliff

Invocation Rev. George Coleman, Religious Affairs Chair

Registration Table & Sign-in Pick up evaluation to win a door prize, Wilhelmina Stewart, State Conference Secretary

9:15 am Dissemination of Legislative Packets

9:30 am Review of issues to discuss with Governor Nixon, Attorney General Koster, legislators and the Director of Public Safety John Britt

9:45 am Why the 2010 Census Matters to You and Missouri, Lori Simms, Census 2010

10:30 – 12:00 Share information with legislators

10:30 am State Executive Committee Mtgs with Missouri Attorney General Koster

11:15 am State Executive Committee Mtg with the Office of Missouri Director of Public Safety John Britt

12:00 – 1 pm Lunch with remarks from

• Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder,
• the spokesperson for Secretary of State Robin Carnahan,
• Rep. Martin Rucker, Dist 29 St. Joseph, Chair of Missouri Black Caucus,
• Rep. Paul LaVota, Minority Floor Leader,
• Rep. Don Callaway,
• Senator Jolie Justice and other legislators

1:30 pm State Executive Committee Meeting with Governor Nixon

2:30 pm Reassemble for information sessions on minority contracting initiative, Allen Green, Director of Workforce and Supplier Diversity

3:00 – 4:00 pm Closing Ceremony (turn in your evaluation for the chance to win the door prizes) Adjourn