Who has the Power?

BCDI – St. Louis Affiliate (In partnership with Public and Social Programs Department, Children’s Center and Harrison Educational Center of St. Louis Community College /Forest Park)

Announces its 2004-2005 Program Year
“Who Has The Power?”

September Seminar
Tuesday, September 21, 2004
“Who Has the Power to Access Health and Human Services?”
6:00 PM: Highlander Lounge; STLCC/FP - 5600 Oakland

Saturday, October 9, 2004
Who Has the Power to Get Children into College?
Entering the College Zone College Fair
9:00 AM: St. Louis Community College / Forest Park

October Seminar
Tuesday, October 19, 2004
“Who Has the Power to Improve Our Schools?”
6:00 PM: Highlander Lounge; STLCC / FP – 5600 Oakland

“WHO HAS THE POWER?” CONFERENCE
19th. Annual BCDI – St. Louis Affiliate Conference
Saturday, October 30, 2004: St. Louis Community College / Forest Park

November Seminar
November 16, 2004
“Who Has the Power to Keep Children Out of the Criminal Justice System?”
6:00PM: St. Louis Community College/Forest Park

National Black Child Development Institute
What is NBCDI?

Since 1970 The National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI) a nonprofit organization has provided and supported programs, workshops, and resources for African American children. NBCDI carries out its mission through a national affiliate network. From its headquarters in Washington, D.C., NBCDI provides a national voice on children’s issues, while affiliate chapters provide direct services at the community level. Membership is open to child care professionals, educators, parents, social workers, elected officials and other interested persons. Foci of the organization and its affiliates are: Early Care and Education, Health, Elementary and Secondary Education, Child Welfare, Parenting, and Legislative Awareness.

NBCDI believes every African American child has the right to: 1) Live in good health; 2) Care and protection with the family; 3) Develop a positive self image; and 4) Take pride in their African American heritage and culture.

Through hands-on service and community-outreach programs, NBCDI initiates positive changes for the health, welfare, and educational needs of all African American children. Some examples include: 1) Training professionals and parents to work more effectively with African American children; 2) Tutoring African American youth to achieve academically; 3) Researching issues and producing resources to aid parents and human service providers; and 4) Serving the needs of community leaders dedicated to informing the public about local and national issues affecting African American children.

St. Louis Affiliate

The St. Louis Affiliate was founded in 1972 by Bernice Garner Long. All of our members are volunteers. In addition to carrying out the mission of the national organization, our goal is to be a voice for African American children and children of color in the St. Louis Region. This mission is carried out through several mediums: newsletters; monthly seminars and meetings (on topics relevant to the year’s theme); an annual conference; SIDS Project, an annual golf tournament, and a college fair (Entering the College Zone).

The St. Louis Affiliate partners with the Public and Social Programs, Children’s Center, and Harrison Educational Center of St. Louis Community College, as well as ARCHS, Harris-Stowe State College, Lutheran Family and Children’s Services, St. Louis SIDS Project, and The United Way.

Officers and Board Members
Gwendolyn G. Pennington, President
Stacy Clay, Vice President
Dotti Pennington, Recording Secretary
Doris Hampton – Corresponding Secretary
Bernice Garner – Treasurer
Julius B. Anthony – Parliamentarian
Dr. Patricia Johnson – Membership

Board Members
Abbie Carter
Lee Harden
Diane Navies
Verlean Nicks
Christine Reams
Jadine Walters

The St. Louis Affiliate welcomes new members at all times.
For more information about the St. Louis Affiliate contact Stacy Clay at 323-4025 or Dotti Pennington @ 951-9440.