EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT March 18, 2010 Commission Meeting Prepared on March 8, 2010

By John J. Johnson, Executive Director

INTRODUCTION

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Our March Commission Meeting will take place on Thursday, March 18' 2010, at 9:30

a.m., EST, in Room 111 of the Capitol Annex, behind the State Capitol Building in Frankfort, Kentucky. There will be a proclamation signing ceremony at 2:00 p.m. in the Capitol Rotunda, State Capitol Building, 700 Capitol Avenue, Frankfort, Kentucky. During this ceremony, Governor Steve Beshear will sign two proclamations: (1) a proclamation related to the agency's so" anniversary; and (2) a proclamation related to Fair Housing Month, which will be recognized during the month of April. The public has been invited to attend this event.

BUDGET AND PERSONNEL

The end of February marked 66.64 percent of the fiscal year, and our expenditures were at 66.26 percent, which is in line with our projections.

We have received confirmation of our EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) contract for the 2010 federal fiscal year, which runs from October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010. This contract totals $146,500 and will greatly assist us in absorbing the anticipated $53,000 budget cut slated for the fourth quarter of our current fiscal year.

Art Kaufman will provide more details when he presents his Budget and Personnel Report.

COMMUNICATIONS UNIT

The Communications Unit since the February Commission meeting issued press releases on the Carter G. Woodson poster unveiling as a post story, the Margaret Garner unveiling announcement, the Margaret Garner unveiling as a post story, and the Frankfort proclamation event announcement.

The commission will release the Overview of Women in Kentucky 2010 report on March 15.

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Press Coverage:

1. March 4, 2010, Cincinnati Enquirer Northern Kentucky edition, Garner is Great Black Kentuckian

2. March 4, 2010, Winchester Sun Newspaper, Kentucky should lead on fairness.

3. March 1, 2010, Lexington Herald Leader, Kentucky should keep leading on fairness for all citizens

4. February 24, 2010, Bowling Green Daily News, Area blacks deal with economic troubles

5. February 24, 2010, Courier-Journal, Gay right advocates back statewide law

6. February 24, 2010, Lexington Herald Leader, Gay rights advocates rally for antidiscrimination law

7. February 24, 2010, Fox 41 News, Call to support two fairness bills in Kentucky legislature

8. February 22, 2010, Ashland Daily Independent, Former mayor Welch to be honored

9. February 22, 2010, KLEX TV, Human Rights Commission Celebrates Golden Anniversary

10. February 22, 2010, MSNBC, Human Rights Commission Celebrates Golden Anniversary

11. February 22, 2010, Associated Press wire, Human Rights Commission celebrates golden anniversary

12. February 22, 2010, Eastern Kentucky Broadcasting (Radio) News, Commission

on Human Rights to celebrate golden anniversary

13. February 22, 2010, Fox 41 TV News, Panel celebrates golden anniversary

14. February 22,2010, USA Today, Panel celebrates golden anniversary

15. February 22, 2010, WLKY TV News, Panel celebrates golden anniversary

16. February 22,2010, WLEX 18 TV News, Joker Phillips speaks in Frankfort with Strong and Taggart

17.January 31,2010, Courier-Journal News, Resorting a gem: Partners turn historic -----KY-lheater-into-an··urtran-marketpla-ce---

NPR broadcasted an interview with Victoria Dempsey from Friday through Sunday Feb. 26 - 28, on the KY Civil Rights Hall of Fame Call for Nominations.

Commissioner Timothy Thomas interviewed John Johnson about KCHR's so" anniversary for the Focus on Hopkins County television show, which will have been

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aired 13 times by the end of March. Times are listed in this book just following the last commission press release.

Western Public Radio ran public service announcements about the Kentucky Civil Rights Hall of Fame Call for Nominations during March.

STATUS OF CASES

There are a total of thirty-two cases to be presented for your consideration. Details regarding any of the cases listed on the agenda will be found in the reports of the Mediation, Enforcement and Legal Units.

MEDIATION UNIT

Since the last report, the Mediation Unit received 24 cases, and of those cases no complainants or respondents chose mediation. Out of five mediations conducted, three were successful and one is still in negotiations. Twenty cases were forwarded to the Enforcement Branch. Since the beginning of the fiscal year, the unit has received 164 cases. The total settlement amount to date is $48,652.

A Mediation Case Report submitted by Alteata McWilliams follows my report in the Commission Book.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S OUTREACH ACTIVITIES

February 24, 2010: Chair George Stinson and Executive Director John Johnson both addressed the Statewide Fairness Rally at the State Capitol Building. Approximately one hundred people attended. Copies of prepared remarks by both Chair Stinson and Director Johnson are attached.

February 25, 2010: An historical recognition luncheon at Berea College was very well received. It recognized the work of Galen Martin, Executive Director of the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights for twenty-eight years, and David O. Welch, who served as a member of the commission for more than twenty years. A copy of the program is included at the end of my report.

February 26, 2010: Served as a panelist for the MOSAIIC Conference in Lexington, Kentucky. Topic: "Kentucky Omissions: Present." This panel of scholars, faculty, staff and students discussed the current omissions in Kentucky, including disparities in education, health, economics and government. Dr. Bill Turner, Berea College Appalachian Studies Department Chair, facilitated the group discussion. The

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organizers of the MOSAIIC conference have agreed to partner with us on our human rights conference scheduled for October 2010.

March 3, 2010: Meeting with John Cole from the Cabinet for Economic Development to discuss activities related to our 50th anniversary.

March 4, 2010: As a part of our Black History Month activities, the staff was joined by Commissioners Timothy Thomas and Duane Bonifer at a wreath laying ceremony in Covington, Kentucky, and a poster unveiling at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. These activities were in honor of Margaret Garner and made her poster the 49th addition to the commission's Gallery of Great Black Kentuckians. A copy of the poster unveiling program is attached to my report. We express special appreciation to other program participants, including Executive Director Donald Murphy of the Freedom Center for hosting this event; Maher Sarieh, the Vicechair of the Covington Human Rights Commission; the Honorable Laketa Cole, president of the Cincinnati City Council, the Honorable Denny Bowman, Mayor of Covington, John Boh from the Kenton County Historical Society, Dr. Anne Butler, Director of Excellence for the Study of Kentucky African Americans at Kentucky State University, the Anointed Voices Jazz Trio and Choir from Northern Kentucky University; and Dr. Alicestyne Turley, director of the Underground Railroad Research Institute at the University of Louisville. Attached is a note of thanks from Dr. Turley for the agency's work on behalf of human and civil rights in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

March 14, 2010: Annual Congregation Adath Jeshurun Music Festival in Louisville, Kentucky. This festival featured singer and composer, Joshua Nelson, the "Prince of Kosher Gospel," and the Kosher Gospel Singers. The annual community-wide celebration recognized the 50th anniversary of the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights. The program flyer is attached to my report.

FUTURE OUTREACH ACTIVITIES

April 12, 2010: Attend meeting of the Committee on Equal Opportunities, Education Cabinet, in Frankfort, Kentucky.

April 13, 2010: Attend Fair Housing Program hosted by the Metropolitan Housing Coalition, Louisville, Kentucky.

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

• Attached please find a very gracious note from George Oberst thanking the commission for including him in the celebratory luncheon that took place at Berea College on February 25th.

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• Attached is a letter of thanks from the World Affairs Council of Kentucky/Southern Indiana regarding our participation in the International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP) which is sponsored by the United States Department of State. Our agency hosted a briefing session on the commission for a delegation from seventeen African nations visited Kentucky during the end of February and the beginning of March. During their stay, they visited with numerous agencies and organizations to learn and share. A copy of their schedule is included at the end of my report.

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2010 STATEWIDE FAIRNESS RALLY

GEORGE STINSON'S TALKING POINTS

I want to talk to you for just a few minutes about your legal rights. The Kentucky Civil Rights Act protects people in this state from employment discrimination and harassment at work.

But it doesn't protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender people from employment discrimination. That means, in most areas of the state, an employer can refuse to hire someone, or can fire someone, solely because they are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender.

Does that sound fair to you? (wait for audience response)

When people in this state are looking for housing, Kentucky's civil rights laws also protect them from discrimination, and that same laws prohibit harassment by property managers and neighbors.

But it doesn't protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender people from housing discrimination. That means that, in most areas of the state, a real estate operator can refuse to rent or sell to someone, solely because they are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender.

Does that sound fair to you? (wait for audience response)

When people in this state seek the goods and services of businesses and government offices that serve the public, the Kentucky Civil Rights Act provides that all people must be treated equally, and that nobody should be harassed based upon who they are.

But lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender people are not covered by these protections. That means that, in most areas of this state, employees and operators of businesses are free to harass lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender customers, or even deny them service altogether?

Does that sound fair to you? (wait for audience response)

Senate Bill 138, sponsored by Kathy Stein, and House Bill 117, filed by Mary Lou Marzian, and cosponsored by nine additional state representatives, would add sexual orientation and gender identity to the employment, housing, and public accommodation provisions of the Kentucky Civil Rights Act.

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If these measures are passed by the legislature and signed into law by the Governor, discrimination against someone because of their sexual orientation or gender identity will no longer be tolerated! And that would apply whether you are in Louisville, Lexington, Ashland, or Paducah ... or anywhere in between. It would mean civil rights protections for everyone in Kentucky!

Does that sound fair to you? (wait for audience response)

I believe, and I think you will agree, that the time has come for Kentuckians to take a stand for basic human dignity and respect for all people,

to take a stand for equality and fair treatment in the critical areas of employment, housing and public accommodations,

to take a stand against bigotry, homophobia, and ignorant stereotypes regarding lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people,

and to take a stand, once and for all, for Statewide Fairness!

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2010 STATEWIDE FAIRNESS RALLY

JOHN JOHNSON'S TALKING POINTS

As the Executive Director of the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights, and as someone who has worked for civil rights in Kentucky since before most of you were born, it is my distinct pleasure and honor to join you today on this Statewide Fairness Rally Day.

Those of us who profess to be champions of equality and advocates for justice - must advocate justice for all people, and not justice for "just us."

If we say that we believe in the principles of "liberty and justice for ali":

~we cannot say that we believe in equality for men -- but not for women;

~we cannot say that we believe in equality for the rich -- but not for the poor; and

~we cannot say that we believe in equality for the straight -- but not for the gay;

People who have been the victims of discrimination in the past -- and who continue to be trampled upon by the nasty feet of racism, bigotry and oppression - must also be sensitive to the oppression confronted by our brothers and sisters who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-gender individuals.

We must speak truth to power with a united voice, as we call on our legislators and all Kentuckians who believe in justice and equality -- to protect all people from discrimination and mistreatment.

On June 2, 2008, Governor Steven L Beshear adopted an Executive Order, which states a broad and inclusive policy of nondiscrimination in state government employment. It should be noted that Governor Beshear went out of his way to return sexual orientation to the Commonwealth's equal opportunity policy -- after it had been removed by his predecessor.

Even more notable is the fact that Governor Beshear added the protected classification of "gender identity" -- which was never previously listed in the state's equal opportunity policy. This is the type of leadership we should expect from all elected officials.

One year later, on June 1, 2009, President Barack Obama issued a proclamation declaring June 2009 to be Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Trans-gender Pride Month -- to promote equal rights for all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

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As stated in President Obama's proclamation, forty years ago, patrons and supporters of the Stonewall Inn in New York City resisted police harassment that had become all too common for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community. Such discrimination and harassment should not be tolerated in a civilized society -- and it is high time that this simple fact be recognized -- not just in New York City and Washington, D.C., but right here in Frankfort, Kentucky.

Let the Governor and all those within earshot of this rotunda hear you cheer in support of the declaration that principles of equality and fair dealing should protect all people arid groups that have been historically discriminated against - regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity!

On this day, we call upon our lawmakers -- to recognize the dignity and human rights of all people in the Commonwealth -- including lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-gender people, for they are all precious in God's sight.

Thank you for the opportunity to address you today. We look forward to continuing to work with you as we seek to make the Commonwealth a place that we are all proud to call home.

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David O. Welch Inscription Reading

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Agenda

Dr. William Turner, Presiding

"Chair, Berea College National Endowment for the Humanities- Appalachian Studies Former Kentucky Commission on Human R!ghts Commissioner

Invocation

Rev. "Andrew Baskin

Associate Professor of African & American Studies, Berea College

Greetings and Welcome

on behalf of the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights (KCHR) George Stinson, Chair, Louisville; 4th District

Greetings and Welcome on behalf of Berea College Dr. Larry D. Shinn, President

Gallery of Great Black Kentuckians Posters Purpose Virginia Burton, KCHR Commissioner, Lexington; State-at-Large

Reading of Poster Citation

Timothy Thomas, KCHR Commissioner, Madisonville; 1st District

Gallery of Great Black Kentuckians Poster Unveiling Of

Carter G. Woodson

Remarks

John Fleming, President

National Association for the Study of African American Life and Culture

Luncheon served"

Special Presentations Honoring

The late, Galen A. Martin and David O. Welch John J. Johnson, KCHR Executive Director

Galen A. Martin Inscription Reading

Henry Curtis, KCHR Commlssioner, Louisville; 5th District

Closing

John J. Johnson, KCHR Executive Director

Carter G. Woodson (1875 -"1950)

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Carter G. Woodson was an African American historian, author, journalist and the founder of the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History in 1915. He was one of the first scholars to value and study Black History. He recognized and acted upon the importance of a people having an awareness and knowledge of their contributions to humanity and left behind an impressive legacy. Founder and editor of the Journal of Negro History in 1916, Dr. Woodson is known as the Father of Black History. He was a member of the first black fraternity Sigma Pi Phi and a member of Omega Psi Phi.

Woodson was born on Dec. 19, 1875, in New Canton, Va., and was the son off ormer slaves. As.a young man, he moved to Kentucky to work in the coa1mines, and was able to devote only a few months a year to school, In 1895, at age 20, he entered Douglass High School in Fayette County, Ky., where he earned his diploma in less than two years. From 1897 to 1900, he taught at the school, and in 1900, he became its principal In 1903, he earned a bachelor's degree in Literature with honors from Berea College, the first school in the South to admit students of every race and both genders on an equal basis. The school was founded in 1855 by abolitionist John Gregg Fee, a Kentucky slaveholder's son. In 1908, Woodson went on to earn a master's degree in European history from the University of Chicago and, in 19U, he earned a doctorate from Harvard University. He was the second African American, after W. E. Du Bois, to earn a doctorate in history from Harvard and the first person of enslaved parents to receive a Ph.D. in America.

He studied at the Sorbonne in Paris. He served as the dean of Howard University's School of Liberal Arts (1919-20), and of the West Virginia State College West Virginia Collegiate Institute (1920-22). He founded and was president of Associated Publishers to produce books on black culture. He published many books and articles during his lifetime including the books, The Negro in History and The Mis-Bducetion of the Negro. In 1984, he was commemorated on a U.S. postage stamp.

Woodson is most known for his association with Black History Month, which derived from Negro History Week, so named by his fraternity Omega Psi Phi. The group selected a week in February dedicated to celebrate the achievements of blacks. Through Woodson's promotion of the celebration, its observance gained in popularity. In the 1960s, what was once a week of recognizing outstanding achievements of black Americans in science, literature, and the arts was stretched into a month. In 1976, it officially becarne "U.S. Black History Month."

The Carter G. Woodson Institute for Afro-American and African American Studies at the University of Virginia was named in his honor. His hope was that widespread knowledge and the appreciation of history would help alleviate racial and economic discrimination. He dedicated his life to that cause. The unique legacy of the historical backdrop of Berea, Kentucky's imprint on Woodson's life and the enduring importance Berea College places on Woodson is reflected in the form of its Carter G. Woodson Math and Science Institute, the Carter G. Woodson Professorship, and the Carter G. Woodson Student Service Award, which honors students for their commitment to academic excellence, service and interracial education. Dr. Woodson died in Washington, D. c., on April 3, 1950.

The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights introduced the Gallery of Great Black Kentuckians poster series in 1970 to recognize the achievements of African Americans who were neglected in traditional histories of the state, and to introduce African American history in Kentucky classrooms. The poster of Carter G. Woodson is the 48th the series.

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David a Welch

Kentucky's Long Distance Runner for

Civil and Human Rights

Former Mayor of Ashland, Kentucky.

During his tenure, the city saw first-time appointments of African Americans as police officers and women as firefighters

Commissioner for the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights for 20 years; during that time, also served as Vice Chair and Chair; helping the Commission achieve its purpose of being an advocate for fairness and equal treatment in Kentucky.

1967, Chaired the Commission's first public hearings supporting equal rights for minorities and women.

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Human Rights; ; which he called, the conscience of the community.

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Galen A. Martin (1927-2006)

Kentucky's Trailblazer for Justice

First Executive Director of the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights (1961 -1989)

Instrumental in drafting and passage of the Kentucky Civil Rights Act in 1966

Spearheaded the passage of Kentucky's Fair Housing Act in 1968, making Kentucky the first state in the south to enact a statewide fair housing law

One of the lawyers for the plaintiffs who sued Louisville and Jefferson County school systems to force desegregation in classrooms; also, helped draft desegregation plan that resulted from 'the lawsuit. in 1972

Served as Executive Director of the Fair Housing Council in Louisville; a nationally recognized authority on fair housing.

President of the International Association of Official Human Rights Agencies (1983 - 1985)

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2000

A'ii'd'erson, Charles W. Baker, Henry

Breathitt, Edward Childress, William Hobbs Clay, Cassius Marcellus Coleman, Louis

Dearing, J. Earl

Deye, Anthony

Gray, Leonard

Harvey Sr., Werdelle Green Johnson, Lyman T.

Kidd, Mae Street

Kirby, Charles

Martin, Galen

Meyzeek, Albert E.

Owsley, Donald

Powers, Georgia Davis Stanley, Frank

Walters, Arthur

Welch, David

Wilson, Atwood

Young, Jr., Whitney

2001 Bell,lra

Braden, Anne M. Braden, Carl Claybrook, Edward Cole, I. Willis

Combs, Governor Bert T Estill, Bishop RobertW. Jones, Rev. William A Lewis, Julia E

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Neal, Senator Gerald A.

Oberst, Professor Paul

Robinson, Dr. Samuel

Ward, Lucretia B

Warders, Jesse P

2003

Bratt, Professor Carolyn S Brown, Rev Bob W Bryant, Ruth Booker Cunningham, Raoul Graves, Joe

Horrigan, Rev Alfred F. Jones, Mattie Johnson Laine, Henry Allen Miller, Robert S.

Neal, Sterling, Sr. Owens, Darryl T. Wallace, Henry Warley, William

2007 Billings, Ron

Coleman, Dr. Gertrude W. Fields, Harry Eugene Gordon-Brown, Gerry Jones, Rev. Henry Wise Laine, Henry Allen Lincoln, President Abraham

Moffet, Tom

Moreland, Jack

Mullins, Pamela Porterfield, Rosella French Post, Suzy

Sands, Dr. Donald E. Sheppard, Rev. William H. Shimfessel, Alice T. Smith, Isaiah

Thurmond, Elizabeth "Bettye'

Thurmond, Hal

Tumer, Dr. William 'Bill' Wallace, Carla

Walling, William English

2005

Arciniega, Sister Lupe Blume, Norbert L. Coleman, Robert Duncan, Robert Todd Fee, John G. Huddleston, Sen. Waller 'Dee'

Irvin, Cass

Johnson, John J. McMillian, Dr. Joseph Rabb, Dr. Maurice F.

Stanley, Govemor Augustus

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Kentucky Civil Rights Hall of Fame

Kentucky has a rich tradition of diverse civil rights activist whose efforts on many battlegrounds have helped to improve the lives ofKimtuckians. The Kentucky Civil Rights Hall of Fame was established in 2000 to recognize these brave men and women who have been leaders in the struggle for equality and justice in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Civil Rights Hall of Fame inductees have worked for desegregation of schools and public accommodations. They pushed for dvil rights' legislation and equal opportunity in education, employment and housing. They have given of their time, resources, and service toward efforts that challenged and changed old, unjust philosophies and systems.

The Kentucky Civil Rights Hall of Fame serves to raise public awareness about human rights issues and to foster an environment for discussion and education regarding state civil rights history and ongoing challenges. It is a tool to encourage citizens to strive for equaIlty and mutual understanding. By remembering the hard-won struggles and lessons of the past, and honoring the achievements of those who have helped bring about change, the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights Civil Rights Hall of Fame places the ongoing need for change squarely in the public eye. Since the inaugural even~ 87 individuals have been inducted

Now, through June 30, 2010, we will be accepting nominations for the Kentucky Civil Rights Hall of Fame. The inductees will be announced and honored during an induction ceremony, celebrating 50 years of fighting for equality and justice in the Commonwealth. We encourage you to submit your ~omination(s).

For more information, visit our website for a nomination form: www.kchr.ky.gov

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Contact: Cynthia Fox

502-595-4024 1-800-292-5566

Kentucky Commission on Human Rights 332 W, Broadway, Suite 700

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Kentucky Commission on Human Rights

Gallery of Great Black Kentuckians Maroaret Garner

4:30 p.m: Laying of Wreath at Margaret Garner Historic Marker Sixth and Main Streets, Covington KY

. Remarks

John J. Johnson

Executive Director Kentucky Human Rights Commission

Maher Sarieh Vice Chair

Covington Human Rights Commission

JohnBoh

Kenton County Historical Society

Wreath Laying

John C.K. Fisher, Kentucky Commission on Human Rights

Closing Prayer

Timothy Thomas, Kentucky Commissioner 1 st District

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Poster Unveiling 6 p.m., Thursqay

National Underground Railro~d Freedom Center 50 East Freedom Way * Cincinnati, Ohio, 45202

Welcome Donald Murphy

Executive Director, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

John J. Johnson,

Executive Director, Kentucky commission on Human Rights •••••• Presldlng

Lift Every Voice and Sing Anointed Voices Jazz Trio/Choir Northern Kentucky University

Special Presentation

Duane Bonifer, Commissioner 3rd District

Remarks On Behalf Of The City of Cincinnati The Honorable Ms. Laketa Cole

President, Cincinnati City Council

Remarks On Behalf Of The City, of Covington, KY The Honorable Denny Bowman

Mayor, Covington Kentucky

Viewing of short KET Film on Margaret Garner "Kentucky Underground Railroad- Passage to History" ,

Presentation on Margaret Garner Archaeological Study

Dr. Anne Butler, Director of Excellence for the Study of Kentucky African Americans Kentucky State University

Presentation on Kentucky and Ohio's Role In Underground Railroad and Modern-Day Slavery Dr. Alicestyne Turley, Underground Railroad Research Institute

University of Louisville

Poster Citation and Unveiling

Timothy Thomas, Commissioner 1st District

Unbridled Spirit Award Presentations

John C.K. Fisher, Kentucky Commission on Human Rights

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John J. Johnson

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Kentucky Commission on Human Rights Commissioners

George W. Stinson, Chair 4th District

Robert Asseo 6th District

Duane Bonifer 3rd District

Virginia L. Burton State-at-Large

Samuel R .. Coleman, Jr.

State-at-Large

Henry Curtis Sth District

George McDade Staples State-at-Large

V. Ann Newman 7th District

Alma L. Randolph Patton 2nd District

Milly Hudson Diehl State-at-Large

Timothy W. Thomas 1 st District

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Chair

Robert L. Brown Greenebaum, Doll & McDonald

President

Benjamin J. Jones

Chair-Elect

Karen Dahlem

Dahlem Consulting International

Immediate Past-Chair Kevin J. Lynch

ARGI Financial Group

Treasurer

Jerry Wheat

Indiana University Southeast

Secretary

Brenda Swartz

Indiana University Southeast

Board Members Nolan Allen

Cotton & Allen, CPA's

Ambassador Catherine T Bailey Former Ambassador to Latvia

G. Campbell Barnum, Jr.

D.O. Williamson

Rick Bubenhofer

Brown-Forman

Linda Scholle Cowan Attorney at Law

Michael Francesconi UPS Airlines

Kyle Green

Kosair Children's Hospital

Haleh Karimi

Coca Cola Enterprises, Inc.

Suhas Kulkarni

Indus, Inc.

Angela McCormick-Bisig Jefferson District Court Judge

Diego Miron

Long Run Enterprises, LLC

Deanna K. W. Pelfrey University of Florida

Bill Stone

Greater Louisville Inc.

World Affairs Council of Kentucky ISouthern Indiana

February 26, 2010

Kentucky Commission on Human Rights Ms. Cynthia Fox

332 West Broadway, 7th Floor Louisville, KY 40202

Dear Ms. Fox:

I want to thank you personally for meeting with the "Grassroots Democracy" Leaders that recently participated in the International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP). As you know, NLP is a professional development and cross-cultural program sponsored by the United States Department of State. Thanks to organizations and people like you, the World Affairs Council of Kentucky & Southern Indiana is able to significantly contribute to the Department of State's mission of "enabling emerging leaders to experience U.S. democracy and free enterprise in action in communities across the United States."

Following your meeting, the visitors remarked how impressed they were with the infonnation they gained during their visit The time you spent with the delegates was mentioned multiple times as one of the most useful meetings in their program. There is no doubt that they were able to accomplish the goals they had set for their program.. Your efforts are truly appreciated.

Once again, thank you for taking the time to meet with our visitors and I hope that you enjoyed the cross-cultural and professional exchange as much as they did. I look forward to working with you in the future.

Yours truly,

Matthew Madden Program Manager

RECEIV-ED

MAR 052010 Ky Commission on Human Rights

Doris Tegart

Bellarrnine University

Carolyn Whitaker-Tandy Office of Congressrnan Yarrnuth

Shelly Zegart

Folkworks, LLC

Member

National Council for International Visitors

World Affairs Councils Of America

200 West Broadway, Suite 607, louisville, Kentucky 40202 Phone: 502.561.5422 Fax: 502.540.5628

Email: [email protected] Website: www.worldkentucky.org

SCHEDULE

Louisville & Berea, Kentucky January 28 - February 3,2010 Program: Grassroots Democracy

Country: Regional Project

Kentucky program arranged by The World Affairs Council of Kentucky/Southern Indiana

CIV Contact Information: Ben Jones, President .

Matt Madden, Program Manager

200 W. Broadway, Suite 607, Louisville, Kentucky 40202 (502) 561-5422 office

Emergency Number (502) 541-2935 (cell)

Transportation: American Coach - Driver - Mr. Jerry Short (812.620.2279) www.wacaky-in.org

Participants:

Burundi Cameroon Cameroon

Central African Republic Chad

Cote d'Ivoire

Democratic Republic of Congo Gabon

Madagascar

Madagascar

Mali

Mauritania

Namibia Niger Rwanda Senegal Sudan Sudan Swaziland Uganda

Mr. Pacifique NININAHAZWE

Mr. Charles Sylvestre ATEBA EYENE

Ms. Pulcherie Irene PIEUMI TCHAMGOUE Mr. Bruno Hyacinthe GBIEGBA

Mr. Ahmad MAKAILA

Ms. Akoua Myrene Maxime TANOH Mrs. Brigitte Makaya KIAKU

Ms .. Veronique NIANGUI

Ms. Ketakandriana RAFITOSON Mr. Jean Bien Aime RAMBELOSON Mr. Jean Marie DAKOUO

Mr. Ahmed Samba OULD SABDALLAHI OULD SAMB

Mr. Mc Henry Mike Kanjonokere VENAAM Mr. Marou AMADOU

Ms. Olive ABIYINGOMA

Ms. Mame Fanta DIALLO

Mr. Zakaria Jerkuei Marek ANYUON

Mr. Suleiman Osman Hamed MOHAMMED Mr. Dumezweni Sekwanele Abraham DLAMINI Mr. Latif NGOZI

Interpreters:

Ms. Mokha Laget - Email: [email protected]; Cell: 505.699.4448 Mr. Michael Rengstorf - Email: [email protected]; Cell: 917.455.3647 Mr. Gerard Lob -Email: Gerard_Iob@}lOtmail.com; Cell: 917. 763.6434

Mr. Gilbert Martin - Email: [email protected]; Cell: 617.661.2928

Thursday, January 28th 2010 WELCOME TO KENTUCKY!

Arrival at Bluegrass Field Airport, Lexiugton, KY Flight Inform~tion: Northwest Airlines flight 4104

American Coach - Driver - Mr. Jerry Short (812.620.2279)

1:24 p.m.

1:40 p.m.

Drive to Berea, KY

2:30 p.m.

Registration at Boone Tavern Inn Boone Tavern Inn

100 Main St. N

Berea, KY 40403

1-800-366-9358

Contact: Kirsten VanHaaren

After checking into the Boone Tavern, you will find restaurants and places of interest near your hotel;

Professional Agenda:

Friday, January 29, 2010 Professional Day

Driver: American Coach=Driver=Mr. Jerry Short (812.620.2279)

8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Madison Southern High School Contact: Mr. David Gilliam, Principal Mr. Charles Cash, Asst. Principal

Ms. Alicia Hunter, Asst. Principal 279 Glades Rd.

Berea, KY 40403

Phone: (859) 625-6148; 606.308.3494 (Cell: Mr. Cash); 606.758.4449 (home of Mr. Cash)

E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]

8:00 a.m.

Depart Boone Tavern Inn

Description: The mission of Madison Southern High School is to be the most effective place for students to acquire the skills needed for success.

To achieve this mission our school must ...

School Events

CSIP Review

Public Forum

Set high expectations. ,

Offer individualized educational plans for all students (special needs, gifted, etc.) Provide differentiated instruction.

Offer a diverse extra-curricular program.

Provide a means to teach character and social responsibility. Embrace an attitude of teamwork.

Make decisions that are in the interest of student achievement.

To achieve this mission the classroom teachers must be able to defend their position as the "most effective place for students to acquire the skills" by ...

Being an expert in their field.

Effectively utilizing their Professional Growth Plan.

Developing units of study that are aligned with core content and national standards. Delivering instruction that addresses individual student needs.

Establishing measurable standards of achievement that reflect high expectations. Monitoring student achievement and re-teaching.

Monitoring achievement and adjusting teaching strategies to meet student needs Modeling mature behavior and being positive role models

Mentoring students.

Topic: Introduction to the US School SystemJDiscussion with Administrators and teachers to discuss daily operations of a school/Tour of the SchoollMeet with Students in a classroom setting.

Location: Madison Southern High School

11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.

Kentuckians for the Commonwealth Contact: Heather Mahoney/Carissa Lenfert 435-R Chestnut Street

Suite 2

Berea, KY 40403

Phone: 859-276-0563 (Heather)

Phone: 859-986-1277, ext. 224 (Berea Office); 859.893.1147 (C. Lenfert's cell)

[email protected] .

Description: Kentuckians For The Commonwealth is like a large family, full of people that care about and respect each other and care about Kentucky. But we're also a passionate and persistent organization of people taking action for justice. KFTC is truly a membership driven organization and our priorities are the issues that our members are facing in their home communities.

Topic: Introduction to the Kentuckians for the Commonwealth and the strategies KFC utilize in their action for justice programs and in the protection of Kentucky's environment.

Location: Berea Public Library

Contact: Pat Acevedo 319 Chestnut Street Berea, KY 40403 Phone: 859.986.7112

1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p;m.

LUNCH @ Main Street Cafe 11 0 South Main

Berea, KY 40403

Phone: (859) 986-0703

3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Save The Children Foundation Contact: Mr. Reid Livingston, Director Denessa McPherson

126 Main Street

Berea, KY 40403

Phone: (859)-986-3901 ext. 223 Email: [email protected]; [email protected]

Description: Save the Children believes that education is the best road to a better life for most children. With a strong educational foundation, children in even the most impoverished and remote communities have a chance at college, a career, and a ticket out of poverty. Since 1932, Save the Children has been working in some of the most impoverished communities in the country, providing quality literacy, physical activity and nutrition programming during in school, out-of-school, and summer hours .. The goal is to create programs that will improve academic performance, health and ultimately, children's lives. Without literacy and physical fitness as the foundation, children living in poverty are at risk for missing out on the American dream. Save the Children is working hard to ensure that these children have the opportunities they deserve ..

Topic: Discussion ofthe strategies in and techniques utilized by Save The Children in bettering the lives of the children of the Southeast region of the United States •

. __ Location:_Offices_oLSa.v.:.e_The_Childr.en.Ro_undatiQn _

5:15 p.m. Depart for Hotel

6:30 p.m,

Dinner at Ryan's Steakhouse, Richmond, KY 2019 Colby Taylor Drive, Richmond, KY 40475

Saturday, January 30th, 2010 Cultural Day

Driver: American Coach Driver - Mr. Jerry Short (812.620.2279)

9:30 a.m,

Depart Boone Tavern

10:00 a.m.

Drive to Louisville

11:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m.

Kentucky Historical Society and Museum 128 East Main Street

Frankfort, KY 40601

(502) 564-3265

Cost: $4.00 per person

Explore "A Kentucky Journey," our signature exhibition located in the Warren and Betty Rosenthal Exhibits Gallery, and put yourself in the shoes of Kentuckians who lived through both struggles and triumphs, from the frrstprehistoric inhabitants to Muhammad Ali. Among the 3,000 cherished artifacts on display, you will see the bullet-pierced coat worn by assassinated Governor William Goebel, rare portraits offree 19th-century African-Americans and period textiles, stitched with care by generations of Kentucky women.

OR

The Kentucky Horse Park 4089 Iron Works Parkway Lexington, Kentucky 40511 Phone (859) 233-4303

Cost: $9.00 per person

The Kentucky Horse Park is a working horse farm and an educational theme park opened in 1978 in Lexington, Kentucky. The equestrian facility is a 1,224-acre (4.95 km2) park dedicated to "man's relationship with the horse." Open to the public, the Park has a twice daily Parade of Breeds, showcasing both common and rare horses from across the globe. The horses are ridden in authentic costume. Each year the park is host to a number of special events and horse shows.

Beginning with the 1979 arrival of Forego, one of the leading handicap horses of the 1970s, the Kentucky Horse Park has been a retirement home for some of the world's greatest competition horses. The status of the park as a retirement center was further established with the 1985 arrival of John Henry, Horse of the Decade for the 1980s and the top money-winning thoroughbred gelding in racing history. With the exception of a few months in 1986, John Henry lived at the park until his death in 2007, alongside other racing greats such as Forego and his fellow 1970s champion Bold Forbes, and current residents Cigar, voted Horse of the Decade for the 1990s, and Da Hoss,the first of only two thoroughbreds to win Breeders' Cup races in non-consecutive years. In late 2008, the champions Alysheba and Funny Cide became residents, but Alysheba died at the park in March 2009.

Besides thoroughbred horses, standard bred greats such as Western Dreamer, Cam Fella and Rambling Willie have made the Kentucky Horse Park their home, as well as 5-gaited Saddlebred gelding CH Gypsy Supreme and late champions CH Imperator and CH Sky Watch.

1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. on your

Lunch Choices in Frankfort, KY and in Lexington, KY depending

choice of cultural event.

NOTE: Please ask for recommendations for lunch from your hosts at each of the cultural sites. They are aware that you may come and are glad to help.

Applebee's - FRANKFORT, KY

(Ask at the visitors' center how to get to restaurant) 1307 U.S. 127

Frankfort, KY 40601-4358 (502) 875-6117

Happy Dragon Chinese Buffet - LEXINGTON, KY (Ask at the visitors' center how to get to restaurant) 1510 Newtown Pike

Lexington, KY 40511-1251

(859) 388-9988

Please call Matt Madden (502.541.2935) upon departure from the restaurant

5:00 p.m,

Registration at Galt House Hotel Galt House Hotel

4th & Main St.

Louisville, KY 40202

Phone: 502-589-5200

Contact: Ms. Mary Drury

5:45 p.m.

Sharing Session amongst delegation

Location: Wilkinson Room (1st Floor, Suite Tower) Contact: Mr. Slater Coe

This session is designed to allow each of you an opportunity to share information about your profession, goals, and issues you are facing in your respective discipline and countries. It is an unstructured forum that will allow each of you a chance to learn more about your colleagues.

Evening:

Dinner @ Local Restaurant in Downtown Louisville (optional)

Recommended Sites! Activities in Louisville:

Muhammad Ali Center: (Bill to World Affairs Council)

As a cultural and international education center, our public programming, educational outreach, and global initiatives are a vital component of fulfilling our mission. The onsite visitor experience which incorporates as organizing elements six prevailing core values of Ali's life: respect, confidence, conviction, dedication, giving, and spirituality serve as a solid foundation for the development of innovative and immersive

educational themes and objectives. These values and ideals translate Ali's steps to personal greatness into motivational content that challenges visitors to find the greatness within them.

Louisville Science Center and IMAX Theater

727 West Main (a ten minute walk from the hotel)

Over 40 activity stations involving the fields of chemistry, physics, engineering, telecommunications, and manufacturing encourage visitors to discover how math, science, and technology are at work in their everyday lives. The IMAX huge screen movie experience is unlike any other in the world.

Hours: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Cost: Museum and Movie $15, Movie alone - $8

Belle of Louisville Steamboat

Right next to your Galt House Hotel is this historic riverboat, a National Landmark. The Belle, now in her 93rd year, continues to beckon one and all to join her on ajourney back to the time when she carried passengers and goods to ports all along the beautiful Ohio River.

Departs at Noon for a two-hour cruise. Cost: $16

Speed Art Museum

2035 South Third Street (a ten minute taxi ride)

Established in 1927, the Speed Art Museum is Kentucky's oldest and largest art museum with over 13,000 pieces in its permanent collection. Its extensive collection spans 6,000 years, ranging from ancient Egyptian to contemporary art.

Hours: 10:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Frazier International History Museum

829 West Main: (a ten minute walk from the hotel)

Come face to face with some of the people and stories that changed the world forever! The Museum brings history to life everyday through live interpretations by costumed interpreters, multimedia presentations, educational programming and hands-on learning. Covering 1,000 years of history, our priceless collection is housed in a 100,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility. Our vision is for every visitor to leave with a broader knowledge of history, a greater respect for the human spirit and a deeper commitment to tolerance.

Hours: 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Cost: $12

Monday, February 1St, 2010 Professional Day

Driver: American Coach-Bob Hess -812.968.0956

8:30 a.m.

Depart Galt House Hotel

9:00 a.m, - 11:00 a.m.

Louisville Metro Government

Contact: Melissa Mershon or Wally Deener 400 South First Street

Louisville, KY 40202

Phone: 502-574-3380

Email: [email protected]

Department of Neighborhoods: Welcome to the Department of Neighborhoods, Community Outreach Division! We are dedicated to the enrichment of neighborhoods by empowering residents. The

Community Outreach Team works throughout Louisville Metro connecting residents with government services. We can also help you develop a new neighborhood association* or revitalize an existing association. We also provide a variety of exciting and informative training programs throughout the year designed to strengthen neighborhoods. The Community Outreach Liaisons are available to attend neighborhood meetings to inform residents of upcoming events and training opportunities and answer questions about government services.

Community Conversations: Community Conversations are a great opportunity for citizens to bring their suggestions and concerns directly to the Mayor, city department directors and Metro Council members," Abramson said. "With the economic challenges we all face, it's more important than ever that residents can connect with the services and information they need from city government."

Metro Call 311: MetroCall 311 Online offers a fast, simple and convenient way to obtain information or request a service from Louisville Metro Government. Whether you need to report a pothole or fmd out what's happening on the Waterfront, MetroCall Online is the connection to your local government.

Topic: A Panel Discussion on Citizen Involvement and Government Transparency and Grassroots Involvement

Location: Louisville Metro Government Office of the Department of Neighhorhoods

Louisville Eccentric Observer (publication - LEO) Contact: Sarah Kelley, Editor

301 E. Main Street, Second Floor

(Entrance on Floyd Street)

Louisville, KY 40202

Phone: (502) 895-9770

E-mail: [email protected]

Description: The Louisville Eccentric Observer (LEO) was founded in 1990 as a free source of a wide range of opinions an commentary on current affairs, as well as a guide to local and regional entertainment and recreation. LEO has evolved into the Louisville areas most urbane and challenging newsweekly, including reportage on topics often avoided by mainstream media.

11:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m,

Topic: Delegates will explore media coverage of grassroots issues.

Location: Offices of the Louisville Eccentric Observer, 301 E. Main Street, Louisville. Enter the building from Floyd Street

Lunch at Golden Corral Clarksville, Indiana

Kentucky Commission on Human Rights Contact: Ms. Cynthia Fox

332 West Broadway, 7th Floor Louisville, KY 40202

Phone: 502-595-4024

Email: [email protected]

Description: Kentucky Commission on Human Rights works to safeguard all individuals within the state from discrimination because of familial status, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age 40 and over, or because of the person's status as a qualified individual with a disability. Thereby to protect their interest in personal dignity and freedom from humiliation, to make available to the state their full productive capacities, to secure the state against domestic strife and unrest which would menace its democratic institutions, to preserve the public safety, health, and general welfare, and to further the interest, rights, and privileges of individuals within the state.

1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

,

Louisville Metro Human Relations Commission Contact: Carolyn Miller-Cooper

410 W. Chestnut Street, Suite 300A

Louisville, KY 40202

Phone: (502) 574-3631

Email: [email protected]

Description: Louisville Metro Human Relations Commission seeks to be a bridge among the many ethnic, racial and religious groups in Louisville. We also ensure that groups in Louisville participate in civic activities and have a voice in the community by bringing awareness of the diversity of our population and the fundamental need to blend these diverse community characteristics into a more understanding, supportive, tolerant, all-inclusive society.

Topic: Human Rights in Kentucky: A Panel Discussion on Human Rights Campaign and Human Rights Abuses/Trafficking faces in Kentucky

Location: Offices of the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights

5:15 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

Return to Hotel

Dinner @ Local Restaurant in Downtown Louisville (optional)

Tuesday. February 2Dd, 2010 Professional Day

Driver: American Coach - Bob Hess - 812.968.0956

8:30 a.m.

Depart Galt House Hotel

9:00 p.m. -10:30 p.m.

Kentucky Youth Advocacy

Contact: Pastor Parsons, Deputy Director 1001 Bluegrass Pkwy, Suite 100 Jeffersontown, KY 40299

(Right off 1-64 and Blankenbaker)

Phone: 502.895.8167, ext. 123; 888.825.5592 Email: [email protected]

Description: In order to move Kentucky forward, we must make responsible investments in our children. Child advocates throughout the state need to speak with a common voice and advocate for a common agenda. The Blueprint includes three priorities to improve the well being of Kentucky's children. All children need health insurance and access to excellent health care and protection from harm to ensure their safe and healthy development. Families need every support possible in providing that care. Families need to be given the opportunity to save their hard-earned cash and financially support their children. Fair lending practices and targeted tax relief will help them achieve that goal. Every child needs access to quality early learning opportunities, a strong K-12 education, and support in making a successful transition to adulthood.

Topic: The Role of the Kentucky Youth Advocacy and techniques used in lobbying on behalf of children to the Kentucky State Legislature.

Location: Offices of Kentucky Youth Advocacy

11:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m.

The Fairness Coalition: ACLU of Kentucky, the Fairness Campaign, the Kentucky Fairness Alliance, the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights, and the Lexington Fairness Campaign

Contact: Michael Aldridge, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky 315 Guthrie Street, Suite 300

Louisville, KY 40402

Phone: 502.594.9753

Email: [email protected]

Contact: Morgan Ransdell

Address: 332 West Broadway, 7th Floor Louisville, KY 40202

Phone: 502-595-4024

Email: [email protected]

Contact: Travis Myles, Chair, Kentucky Fairness Alliance POBox 1280

Frankfort, KY 40602

Phone: 502.619.1368

Email: [email protected]

Contact: Chris Hartman, Director, Fairness Campaign Address: 2263 Frankfort Ave.

Louisville, KY 40206

Phone: 502.640.1095

Email: [email protected]

Contact: Craig Cammack, Lexington Fairness Address: 350 East Short Street No. 411 Lexington, KY 40507

Phone: 859-608-7911

Email: [email protected]

Description of the Fairness Coalition: The Fairness Coalition is an alliance of the various organizations and individuals working for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans gender rights in Kentucky. Our primary goal is to win a statewide ordinance that extends protections based on sexual orientation and gender identity within the Kentucky Civil Rights statute. We recognize that to accomplish this long-term goal we will need to build a statewide base of support with incremental victories on the local level. By joining forces, we enhance the capacity of the individual organizations with a sharing of resources, strategies, and goals, increased communication, and a strengthened and expanded base of allies of LGBT equality.

Founding members of the Fairness Coalition include the ACLU of Kentucky, Fairness Campaign, Kentucky Commission on Human Rights, Kentucky Fairness Alliance, and Lexington Fairness.

Topic: Techniques and Strategies in Building a Strong and Effective Grassroots Coalition.

Location: Offices of the ACLU of Kentucky

1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Lunch at 4th Street LIVE

Meeting with the West Jefferson County Community Task Force (W JCCTF)

Contact: Carl Hilton, Executive Director

Amita Gadson, Director of Environmental Quality, KY State Government

NiaCenter

2900 W. Broadway, Ste 218 Louisville, Kentucky 40211 Phone: (502) 852-4609

E-mail: [email protected]

Description: The West Jefferson County Community Task Force (WJCCTF) was established by the Jefferson County Division of Environmental Health and Protection to identify environmental problems in the West Louisville area.

The Task Force includes representatives from 12 neighborhoods in West Louisville and three at-large members. In addition to neighborhood participation, four of the larger industries in the community are also represented: DuPont, DuPont Dow Elastomers, Rohm and Haas, Zeon, and the Metropolitan Sewer District.

The WJCCTF works on the principles of research, education, information and validation to empower residents to make informed decisions on ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ISSUES. We strive to build coalitions and partnerships between community, business and public entities, to implement strategies to improve the quality of life.

What is Environmental Justice (EJ)?

EPA defmes EJ to mean the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin or incomes with respect to the development, implementation and enforcement of environmenta1laws, regulations and policies.

Topic: Introduction to the WJCCTF/Successes and Failures of Grassroots Movements in the US in Protecting the Environment.

Location: Offices of the West Jefferson County Community Task Force (3rd Floor Conference Room)

6:30 p.m.

Dinner @ Local Restaurant in Downtown Louisville (optional)

Wednesday. February 3rd, 2010 Departure Day

Driver: American Coach - Bob Hess - 812.968.0956

TEAMA & C:

Check Out/Flight Information

7:30 a.m.

Check out of Galt House

7:45 a.m.

Depart Hotel for Louisville International Airport

8:00 a.m.

Arrive to Louisville International Airport

Team A (Phoenix, Arizona) & C (Tulsa, Oklahoma) - You are on the same flight!

10:05 a.m.

Depart Louisville: American Airlines flight 3796 (To Chicago, IL)

TEAMB:

Check OutlFlight Information

9:30 a.m.

Check out of Galt House

US Department of State: Office of International Visitors

Scott VanAlstine, Program Officer

Telephone - (202) 453-8581 E-mail- [email protected]

Crystal Kelch Mississippi Consortium for International Development 1636 Connecticut Ave., Suite 300 Washington, DC 20009 (202) 667-6248 [email protected]

10:00 a.m.

Depart Hotel for Louisville International Airport

Team B: 12:05 pm

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Depart Louisville: American Airlines flight 3346 (To Dallas/Fort Worth, TX)

WE HOPE YOU ENJOYED YOUR STAY IN KENTUCKY!

Matt Madden

Program Manager

World Affairs Council of Kentucky & Southern Indiana 200 W. Broadway, Ste 607 Louisville, KY 40202

(502) 561-5422

(502) 540-5628 (fax) [email protected]

Dr. Jerry Wheat Visitor Program Liaison World Affairs Council of Kentucky & Southern Indiana 200 W. Broadway, Ste 607 Louisville, KY 40202 (502) 561-5422

(502) 540-5628 (fax) [email protected]

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GRASSROOTS DEMOCRACY IN THE U.S.

A Regional Project for Africa

INTERNATISNAL VISITOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

These visitors are invited to the United States under the auspices of the Department of State IS International Visitor Leadership Program. Their program is arranged by Mississippi Consortium For International Development.

Primary Program Contacts: Ms. Crystal Kelch and Ms. Puja Birla, 1636 Connecticut Avenue, NW, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20009; Toll-free - (800) 413-9845; (202) 667-6248 - Crystal; (202) 667-6243; [email protected], [email protected]

Department of State Program Contacts: Mr. Scott VanAlstine and Mrs. Cassandra Dyson, Office of Intemational Visitors; Telephone - (202) 632-3310 or (202) 619-5476; [email protected] or [email protected]

Accompanied by: Ms. Mokha Laget and Mr. Michael Rengstorf (simultaneous interpreters); Mr. Gerard Lob and Mr. Gilbert Martin (consecutive interpreters)

January 25 - February 12, 2010

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

Burundi

Mr. Pacifique NINlNAHAZWE

Legal Representative, Forum for the Burundian Civil Society's Empowerment

Cameroon

Mr. Charles Sylvestre A TEBA EYENE Research Officer, Ministry of Culture

Ms. Pulcherie Irene PIEUMl TCHAMGOUE

National Director, Training and Research Consultancy, ODECO

Central African Republic

Mr. Bruno Hyacinthe GBIEGBA Lawyer

Chad

Mr. Ahmad MAKAILA

Commentator, Radio France Intemationale (RFI)

Cote d'Ivoire

Ms. Akoua Myrene Maxime TANOH

Deputy Secretary for Training, Actions for the Protection of Human Rights (APDH)

Democratic Republic of Congo

Mrs. Brigitte Makaya KIAKU Reporter at NUMERICA

Gabon

Ms. VeroniqueNIANGUI Journalist

Madagascar

Ms. Ketakandriana RAFITOSON

Legal Advisor, Office for Electricity Regulation

Mr. Jean Bien Aime RAMBELOSON

Correspondent for two dailies Midi Madagasikara and Gazetiko

Mali

Mr. Jean Marie DAKOUO Assistant Mayor

Mauritania

Mr. Ahmed Samba OULD SABDALLAHI OULD SAMB Spokesperson for the former Mauritanian President

Namibia

Mr. Mc Henry Mike Kanjonokere VENAANI Member of Parliament, National Assembly of Namibia

Niger

Mr. Marou AMADOU

President, United Front for the Safeguarding of Democratic Assets (FUSAD)

Rwanda

Ms. Olive ABIYINGOMA

Community Mobilizer against Gender Based Violence

Senegal

Ms. Mame Fanta DIALLO

Municipal Counselor, City Council of Point E, 2009

Sudan

Mr. Zakaria Jerkuei Marek ANYUON

Youth Activist on Millennium Development Goals in Sudan

Mr. Suleiman Osman Hamed MOHAMMED Executive Manager

-~~---Swazilan . ..._ ~ MI:._D_umeZW_~JJi Sekwanele Abraham DLAMINI

Project Coordinator, Foundation for Socio-Economic Justice

Uganda

Mr. LatifNGOZI

Returning Officer, Uganda Electoral Commission

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Name:

Mr. Pacifique NININAHAZWE

Burundi

Memberships:

Burundi Green Movement Prix du Bon Citoyen

Present Position:

Legal Representative, Forum for the Burundian Civil Society Empowerment

Concurrent Position:

Secretary General, Christian Action against mY/AIDS and Poverty; Finance and Administration Officer, New Apostolic Church, Burundi

Previous Positions:

Legal Representative of FOCODE NGO

Pub I ications:

"Migration and Development in the Great Lakes Region," 2006

Address:

14 Avenue 13 NyakabigaID

Bujumbura, Bujumbura 7104 Burundi

Telephone: 25779910446 Email: [email protected]

Other Travel:

Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Zambia

Languages:

French, English .

u.s. Travel:

No previous U.S. travel

Cameroon

Name:

Present Position:

Concurrent Position:

Education/Training:

Memberships:

Publications:

Address:

Languages:

u.s. Travel:

Other Travel:

Mr. Charles Sylvestre ATEBA EYENE

Research Officer, Ministry of Culture

Documentation Officer

BA, Modem Letters (minor in English), 1995

Anti-Corruption Unit, Ministry of Sports Student Delegate at the University of Yaounde I Founder, Ethics Club of Cameroon

"Paul Biya and the Sociopolitical Integration of Youth," 2000 "Homage to a Patriach, Charles Assale," 1999

"Cameroon Youth, Ethics and Responsibility," 1998

Ministry of Culture Yaounde, Center Region Cameroon

Telephone: 237 9984 7788 Email: [email protected]

French

No previous U.S. travel

Traveled to various African nations

Cameroon

Name:

Ms. Pulcherie Irene PIEUMI TCHAMGOUE

Present Position:

National Director, Training and Research Consultancy, ODECO

Address:

ODECO

Training and Research Consultancy Yaounde, Center Region Cameroon

Telephone: 237 99777807 Email: [email protected]

Previous Positions:

External Relations Officer, Cameroon NGO Network (CONGAC); Consultant, Development Initiative Consultancy Group (GRAJD)

Education/Training:

Master's Degree, Modem Letters, University of Yaounde 1,2008 Bachelor's Degree, Modem Letters, University of Yaounde I, 2004

Memberships:

National Network ofNGOs (CONGAC) Gender and Water Alliance

African Forum for Agricultural Research

Publications:

Handbook for an Easy Management of Communities How to Live without Cancer in the Rural Areas

Languages:

French

u.s. Travel:

No previous U.S. travel

Central African Republic

Name:

Present Position:

Concurrent Position:

Education/Training:

Memberships:

Address:

Special Considerations:

Languages:

U.S. Travel:

Other Travel:

Mr. Bruno Hyacinthe GBlEGBA

Lawyer

President, Christian Action for Abolition of Torture and Death Penalty (ACAT)

M.A., Private Law, University of Bangui, 1997 B.A., Private Law, University of Bangui, 1995

President, Christian Action for Abolition of Torture and Death Sentence; Human Rights NGOs Network;

Central African Bar;

Legal Commission for Basketball Federation

ACAT - CENTRAFRIQUE Bangui P.O. Box 1893

Central African Republic Telephone: (236) 75 50 72 27 Email: [email protected]

No medical or dietary restrictions

French

No previous U.S. travel

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Belgium, Benin, Burundi, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo,

France, Gabon, Ghana, Libya, Mozambique, the Netherlands, Senegal, Togo

Present Position:

Commentator, Radio France Internationale (RFI)

Chad

Name:

Mr. Ahmad MAKAiLA

Concurrent Position:

Coordinator, P ARCOSIT Project

Education/Training:

Master's Degree, Development Economics, HEC Chad, 2008 Diploma, Journalism, IFTIC, Niamey, Niger, 1995-1998

Associate's Degree, Social Studies, University of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, 1993-1994

Previous Positions:

Consultant, World Food Program (WFP), Ndjamena, Chad, 2005-2006 Press Officer, Chadian Embassy, Paris, 2004-2005

Communication Advisor, President's Office, 2002-2004

Memberships:

Chad Non-Violence Association

Languages:

French

Address:

Cellule Economique Route de Farcha B.P.176

N'Djamena, Chari-Baguirmi Chad

Telephone: (235) 252-7324 Email: [email protected]

u.s. Travel:

New York (UN General Assembly)

Other Travel:

Burkina Faso, Egypt, Mozambique, Nigeria, Switzerland

Cote d'Ivoire

Name:

Ms. Akoua Myrene Maxime TANOH

Present Position:

Deputy Secretary for Training, Actions for the Protection of Human Rights (APDH)

Education/Training:

DESS (law equivalent to Master's degree), Centre International pour le Developpement du Droit, Abidjan, 2008-2009

International Conference on Human Rights, Amnesty Mali, Mali, February 2009

International Conference on Human Rights, Amnesty Burkina Faso, Burkina Faso, January 2008

Maitrise, Private Law (4-year degree), University of Cocody, 2007 License, Private Law (3-year degree), University of Cocody, 2005-2006

Publications:

"Human Rights Education in Academic Environment," July 2008; "Rite d'Inversion Sociale en Royaume Agni," (essay on ajuridical anthropology theme), 2006

Address:

08 BP 360 Abidjan 08 Cote d'Ivoire

Telephone: 00225 07054430 Email: [email protected]

Languages:

French

u.s. Travel:

No previous U.S. travel

Other Travel:

Burkina Faso, Mali, Switzerland

Memberships:

UNPC (Congolese National Union Press) UCIP (International Catholic Press Union)

RCP (Communication Network for Population and Development)

Democratic Republic of Congo

Name:

Mrs. Brigitte Makaya KIAKU

Present Position:

Reporter at NUMERlCA

Previous Positions:

Reporter, CANAL KIN TV (private TV channel), 2002 Reporter at Journal VISION, 1997-2000

Education/Training:

BA, Sciences and Techniques of Information and Communication, School of Journalism (IF ASIC), 2002

Undergraduate Diploma, Science and Techniques of Information and Communication, IFASIC, 1998

Address:

5021 Ave. LuveIIlba

Commune de Bandalungwa, Kinshasa Democratic Republic of Congo Telephone: 243 998299999

Email: [email protected]

Other Travel:

Senegal, South Africa, Thailand

Languages:

French

u.s. Travel:

No U.S. Travel.

Gabon

Name:

Ms. Veronique NIANGm

Present Position:

Journalist

Previous Positions:

Journalist in L'Union, 1992 - 2008

Education/Training:

Associate's Degree, Communications and Journalism

Memberships:

Association of the Professional African Women in Communication National Committee on Research Ethics in Gabon

Address:

Journal L 'Union Sobraga

Libreville, Estuaire BP 3849 Gabon

Telephone: 241 072923 16 Email: [email protected]

Languages:

French

u.s. Travel:

No previous u.s. travel

Other Travel:

Belgium, Benin, Cameroon, Canada, France, Israel, Senegal, South Africa, Togo

Madagascar

Name:

Ms. Ketakandriana RAFITOSON EP RABEMANANJAR

Present Position:

Legal Advisor, Office for Electricity Regulation, since August 2004

Concurrent Position:

President, Nova Stella (NGO), since July 2005 On-line Freelance Journalist, since September 2007 Consultant, NGO Sembana Mijoro, since March 2009

Previous Positions:

Volunteer Consultant, Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES), 2008; Consultant, Ministry of Justice, 2007;

Volunteer Consultant, Centre Sembana Mijoro, 2006 - 2007; Consultant, Committee for the Safeguard of Integrity (CSI), 2006

Education/Training:

Diplome d'Etudes Approfondies (DEA), Public Law, Institut Catholique de Madagascar (ICM), Madagascar, 2006

Maitrise Degree, Public Law and Political Science, Institut Catholique de Madagascar(ICM),Madagascar, 2003;

Diplome d'Etudes Universitaires (DEUSS), Social Sciences, Institut Catholique de Madagascar (ICM), Madagascar, 2001

Baccalaureate diploma, 1999

Memberships:

President of Nova Stella Civil Society Group, SeFaFi

Publications:

Contributed to writing press releases for a civil society group (SeFaFi), 2008-2009

developed the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung diary including formulation of thematic content and wrote several articles; January 2009:

Composed numerous articles and contributed to various publications.

Address:

Lot ill P 26 GA

Marohoho, Tsirnbazaza Antananarivo, Antananarivo 101 Madagascar

Telephone: (261) 331180370 Email: [email protected]

Languages:

English

u.s. Travel:

New York

Other Travel:

Reunion Island, Japan

Madagascar

Name:

Mr. Jean Bien Aime RAMBELOSON

Present Position:

Correspondent for two dailies Midi Madagasikara and Gazetiko

Concurrent Position:

Communication Officer, Provincial Office of Toliara (Southern Madagascar)

Previous Positions:

Editor-in-Chief, Radio Say (private radio station), 1995-2000

Training:

Press Ethics, organized by UNDP and the Ministry of Communication,

Toliara, 2008; . .

Planning of Communication Project; organized by an NGO Measure . Communications, Antananarivo, December 2002;

Social Journalism, organized by the US Embassy, Antananarivo, August 2002;

Interpretation of Health Statistical Data, organized by an NGO Measure Communications, Antananarivo, . September 2000;

Survey on Radio Listenership, organized by Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, Antananarivo, October 2000;

Demography and Health Issues, jointly organized by Inter-Medias and US Embassy, Toliara, August 1999;

Sustainable Human Development, Good Governance, IEC, organized by UNDP, November 1999

Memberships:

Inter-Medias, an Association of Journalists who primarily cover social events

Publications:

Articles for the dailies Midi-Madagasikara and Gazetiko

Address:

Avenue de France Tsimenatse I, Ouest Toliara, Toliara 601 Madagascar

Telephone: 261 33 1809439 Email: [email protected]

Languages:

English

u.s. Travel:

No previous U.S. travel

Other Travel:

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Cameroon

Previous Positions:

Secretary General of Townhall in Baguineda, 1999

Mali

Name:

Mr. Jean Marie DAKOUO

Present Position:

Assistant Mayor

Education/Training:

Baccalaureate Diploma, Ecole des Hautes Etudes Pratiques in Bamako

Address:

Mairie Baguineda Mali . Mali

Telephone: 65533634

Languages:

French

us. Travel:

No previous U.S. travel

Mauritania

Name:

Mr. Ahmed Samba OULD SABDALLAHI OULD SAMBA

Present Position:

Spokesperson for the former Mauritanian President

Concurrent Position:

Secretary of SOS Esc1ave Mauritania (Human rights NGO)

Previous Positions:

Executive Director of FONADH (Local NGOs network)

Education/Training:

Diploma, Inspector of Finance, National School of Administration (ENA),2002

Bachelor's Degree, Economics, University of Nouakchott, 2000

Memberships:

Local NGO Network

Action for Change Party (AC)

Address:

Carrefour B.P. 203 Nouakchott Mauritania

Telephone: (222) 659-4423 Email: ahmedlsamba@yahoo.:fr

Special Considerations:

Muslim diet - No pork or alcohol

Languages:

French

U.S. Travel:

No previous U.S. travel

Other Travel:

France, Mali, Senegal

Namibia

Name:

Mr. Me Henry Mike Kanjonokere VENAANI

Present Position:

Member of Parliament, National Assembly of Namibia, since 2002

Concurrent Position:

Secretary General, Opposition Party, DTA Namibia, since 2008 Chief Whip, since 2003

Education/Training:

LLB Honors, University ofHuddersfield

Diploma, Constitutional Law, Holborn College, United Kingdom Diploma, Business Law, Bourns Mouth College

Memberships:

DTA Namibia, Opposition Party

Address:

The Namibian Parliament Parliament Gardens Windhoek

Namibia

Fax: +264 61 2882543

Email: [email protected]

us. Travel:

Punta Gorda, Florida, Washington, DC

Languages:

English

Other Travel:

Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Cote D'Ivoire, EI Salvador, Germany, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Mozambique, Singapore, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Togo, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom

Niger

Name:

Mr. Marou AMADOU

Present Position:

President, United Front for the Safeguarding of Democratic Assets (FUSAD)

Concurrent Position:

President, Coordination for the Promotion of Democracy (CROISADE)

Education/Training:

Bachelor's Degree, Law, Abdou Moumouni University, Niamey/Niger, 2001

Memberships:

FUSAD CROISADE

ROT AB (Network of Organizations for the Transparency in Extractive Industries)

Publications:

The Access to Justice in Niger, Abdou Moumouni University, Niamey, Niger, 2001

Address:

Croisade Niamey 10468 Niger

Telephone: 227 97 12 16 18

Email: [email protected]

Languages:

French, English

US. Travel:

No previous U.S. travel

Other Travel:

Germany, Ghana, Switzerland

Education/Training:

Bachelor's Degree, Sociology, National University of Rwanda, 1999- 2004

Rwanda

Name:

Ms. Olive ABIY1NGOMA

Present Position:

Community Organizer against Gender Based Violence

Previous Positions.,

Coordinator of SUPER (Securing Universal Primary Education in Rwanda), April-July, 2007

Coordinator, Women Network in Promoting Rural Development, Southern Province, 2006-2007

Focal point of Gacaca Project in Mugomba and Gikonko Districts,

. Butare, 2005-2006

Secretary of National Women Council, 2004-2005

Advisor, National University Women Students' Association, 2003-2006 Treasurer, National University Women Students' Association, 2001-2002

Languages:

English

Address:

Kakiru Gasabo

Kigali City, Kigali City Province Rwanda

Telephone: (078) 876-2445

u.s. Travel:

No previous U.S. travel

Senegal

Name:

Ms. Marne Fanta DIALLO

Present Position:

Municipal Counselor, City Council of Point E, since 2009

Education/Training:

Master's Degree, Sociology, Cheikh Anta Diop University, Dakar, 2007

Memberships:

Member of the political movement, Tekki and the NGO, Movement Citoyen

Publications:

Ms. Diallo has written the following articles:

"Alcoholism in the University Environment"

"Success in Private Catholic Schools: The Case of Cours Sainte Marie of Hann (Dakar, Senegal)"

Address:

Zone B Villa No 8 A Dakar

Senegal

Telephone: 221-77- 5450783 Email: [email protected]

Special Considerations:

No pork, no alcohol, does not smoke

Languages:

French

U.S. Travel:

No previous U.S. travel

Name:

Mr. Zakaria Jerkuei Marek ANYUON

Sudan

Present Position:

Youth Activist on Millennium Development Goals in Sudan

Previous Positions:

Senior Civic Engagement Officer, Election Department, National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (ND!), 2007-2008; International Election Observer, Kenyan general election, NDI representative, December 2007;

Interim SPLM Chairman, Nairobi Chapter, December 2006 April 2007;

Part time Research Assistant, African Center for Economic Growth (ACEG), Wasteland Nairobi, Kenya, 2006

Research Director, University of Nairobi, Economics Students Association, Department of Economics, 2005 - 2007

Education/Training:

Delegate, International Youth Forum Conference, Bandung Indonesia and Singapore, June - July 2008;

Bachelor of Arts, Economics and Political Science, University of Nairobi, 2007;

Diploma, Computer Application, Graffin College, 2005 Certificate of Education (A-Level), CALTEC Academy, Makere, Uganda, 2002

Other Travel:

Egypt, Indonesia, Uganda

Address:

HaiAmarat Juba

South Sudan, Lake State, Rumbek Sudan

Telephone: +256-715992723 Email: [email protected]

Languages:

English

US. Travel:

No previous U.S. travel

Sudan

Name:

Mr. Suleiman Osman Hamed MOHAMMED

Present Position:

Executive Manager, Strategic Center for Cultural and Social Studies, since 2006

Education/Training:

Bachelor's Degree, English, Omdurman Ahlia University, 1996 Diploma, Management, Khartoum Institute

Memberships:

Network ofNqOs working in Blue Nile State

Address:

The Strategic Center for Cultural and Social Studies Damazine, Blue Nile

Sudan

Telephone: +249121354762 Email: [email protected]

Languages:

English

us. Travel:

No previous U.S. travel

Other Travel:

Spain

Name:

Mr. Dumezweni Sekwanele Abraham DLAMINI

Swaziland

Previous Position:

Managing Director, Secretariat, Peace Agents Investments, Manzini, 2002-2004

Office Clerk, Dominic Mngomezulu and Associates Law Firm, 1994- 1996

Present Position:

Project Coordinator, Foundation for Socio-Economic Justice

Education:

Bachelor's Degree, Technology, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria, 1993;

Diploma, College of Technology, Kano, Nigeria, 1992

Other Travel:

Brazil, Denmark, Morocco, Niger

Address:

P.O. Box 6138

Manzini, Southern Africa M200 Swaziland

Telephone: 00268 - 604 6200 Email: [email protected]

Languages:

English

us. Travel:

No previous U.S. travel

Uganda

Name:

Present Position:

Concurrent Position:

Previous Positions:

Education/Training:

Address:

Languages:

u.s. Travel:

Other Travel:

Mr. LatifNGOZI

Returning Officer, the Electoral Commission

District Registrar, 2000-2009

Intern, Macro Economics, 2005

Business Venture Advisor, 1998-1999 In-charge of Business Promotion, 1997-1998

Master's Degree, Economic Policy & Management, Makerere University, Uganda.

BA (Honors) Degree, Economics, Makerere University, Uganda.

The Electoral Commission Plot 53/56, Jinja Road P.O. Box 22678

Kampala

Uganda

Telephone: 256-414-337 508/09 Fax: 256-414-337 595/6

Email: [email protected]

English

No previous u.s. travel

France, Kenya, Rwanda, United Kingdom