Raising Him Alone (RHA) is dedicated to researching, designing, and implementing a campaign to support the social well being of single mothers raising boys. Through a series of intense community forums, workshops and support group initiatives, RHA seeks to increase access to resources in health & well being, Educational Support & Advocacy, as well as in Financial Literacy.
Raising Him Alone announces the Philadelphia Raising Him Alone Workshop Series (2010-2011) hosted by Raising Him Alone Campaign, Urban Leadership Institute, Black Alliance for Educational Options, Black Male Development Symposium & RASP. See event details below. Click here for the 2010 & 2011 Philadelphia area workshop schedule.
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| October 19th-22nd, 2011 | Restoration of the Village (Toledo, Ohio)
Luncheon: A Healing Cry From Our Mothers: Saving Our Sons By Any Means Necessary
12:30pm - 1:45pm
Moderator by David Miller
Featuring: Dr. Lonise Bias (Mother of the Late Len Bias), Dr. Mahalia Hines(Mother of Rapper/Actor Common), Tina Cherry and Judi Ellis of K.E.V.I.N
Click here for more information
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| October 8th, 2011 | Annual Respecting Our Past, Building Our Future
Free Summit for young Black male students (middle & High School)
George Mason University
8:00 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Workshop for boys & parents
- Breakfast & lunch served
Featuring a Keynote Address by David Miller, Urban Leadership Institute
Click here for more information
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| September 24th, 2011 | A Conversation With Rapper, Actor Common and His Mother Dr. Mahalia Hines
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Author Pavilion
11:00A.M - 1:00P.M.
Washington Convention Center
801 Mount Vernon Pl. NW, Washington DC
Exhibit Hall-E -Booth 109
Hosted by David Miller & Urban Leadership Institute, The Hurston/Wright Foundation, The Renaissance Group & Howard University Bookstore
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| September 23rd, 2011 | Has Sports Damaged Black America? Using Education Through Sport to Revive Youth!
Panel Discussion featuring David Miller, Dr. Davarian Baldwin. Celia Anderson, Nolan Richardson & Ron Thomas. Moderated by Dr. Thabiti Lewis.
Hosted by Congressional Black Caucus Weekend Washington, DC Convention Center.
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| September 10th, 2011 | National Black Family Reunion (Washington, DC)
Educating Black Males (panel featuring David Miller & David Johns) Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education
Click here for more information
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Thurs, April 21, 2011 | Beyond the IEP (Navigating the Special Education System)
6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
PAL Center
2423 N. 27 Street Philadelphia, PA
This "FREE" workshop will provide parents with strategies to navigate the
special education system. Special Education has become a billion dollar
business that hinders the academic & social growth of thousands of boys of
color. Several special guests will provide perspectives on raising a young
male who receives special education services.
Click here for more information
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Wed, April 13, 2011 | Strategies for Improving Relations among Parents Raising Boys
(Co-Parenting)
Free Tele-Conference Call
8:30pm - 9:30pm
Often the issues between parents prevent boys from growing up in an optimal
home environment. Whether its decisions about religion, extra-curricular
activities, punishment & discipline parents who are on the “same page”
increase the success of their sons lives.
The call will be lead by Talibah Mbonisi Founder of WeParent
www.WEparent.com an Atlanta based movement focused on teaching Co-Parenting Strategies.
Please R.S.V.P by March 23, 2011
605.475.4000 (8:30 p.m. EST)
Participant pin 324970#
Please submit questions for the call by April 6, 2011 via email at
info@raisinghimalone.com.
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Sat, March 12, 2011 | 10 Rules of Survival When Stopped by the Police
10:00am - 2:00pm
Temple University- Ritter Hall- Walk Auditorium (13th Street near Cecil Ave)
Philadelphia, PA
How do we talk to Black boys about dealing with the police?
Intense workshop for parents who are raising a male child. The workshop will
offer a session for parents & a session for boys about the rules of
engagement when confronted by the police. If you are raising a male child
this is a must workshop for your family to attend!
Workshop is for boys 9-18 years of age.
For more information: (215) 235-9116 or (215) 572-8510
Click here to view event flyer
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Sat, March 5, 2011 | Help for Single Mothers & Grandmothers: Finding Mentors for Boys
Sharwood Housing Complex Recreation Room
1450 N 2nd Street Philadelphia, PA
Register Boys Ages 10-14 for Programs
Learn How to Monitor Mentors
Increase Access To Services
FREE TO THE PUBLIC
Designed for Parents and Grandparents of Male Children
Child Care Available
Invited organizations: Big Brother & Big Sisters, Boys & Girls Clubs,
Communities In Schools, Philadelphia Public Schools & Boy Scouts.
Click here to see event PDF
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Thursday, Feb 24, 2011 | Free Tele Conference Call for Parents
Addressing the Academic Needs of Your Son: Can Our Son's Compete Globally?-
Featuring Ron Walker, Executive Director of COSBOC
8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Please R.S.V.P by Feb 15, 2011.
605.475.4000 (8:30 p.m. EST)
Participant pin 324970#
Please submit questions for the call by Feb 22, 2011 via email at
info@raisinghimalone.com.
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Saturday, Feb 19, 2011 | Money Management Matters featuring Debbie Owens
10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Radisson Hotel at Cross Keys
5100 Falls Road Baltimore, MD
First 25 people will receive a free copy of *A Purse of Your Own* by Debbie
Owens
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December 18th, 2010 | Keeping Him Alive & Free- Co-Parenting Young Black Males | Click here for Philadelphia area workshop schedule for 2010 & 2011
** A Philadelphia Raising Him Alone Workshop Series Event
Keeping Him Alive & Free- Co-Parenting Young Black Males
Workshop will provide information on Mental Health Services and support for young males in Baltimore, MD. FREE workshops for families. Clinicians will be on hand to provide enrollment information & fees for services.
This workshop will focus on the power of co-parenting a male child. A growing number of families struggle to co-parent children. The workshop will feature a panel discussion highlighting effective strategies for co-parenting a child.
The workshop will be hosted by Imhotep Charter School, Raising Him Alone Campaign, Urban Leadership Institute, Black Alliance for Educational Options, Black Male Development Symposium, Northwest Community Coalition for Youth & RASP.
All workshops and events will provide: Free Food, Child Care & Give Always
Date: Saturday, December 18th, 2010 | 10am – noon & Kwanzaa Celebration to follow
Location: Imhotep Charter HS: 6201 N. 21st Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138
Guest Panelist: TBD
Please RSVP by contacting us at 215.851.1795, 215-572-8510 OR 877.339.4300
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December 1st, 2010 | Mental Health & Black Male Youth | Click here for Philadelphia area workshop schedule for 2010 & 2011
** A Philadelphia Raising Him Alone Workshop Series Event
Workshop will provide information on Mental Health Services and support for young males in Baltimore, MD. FREE workshops for families. Clinicians will be on hand to provide enrollment information & fees for services.
Parents who attend this FREE workshop will gain information about mental health providers operating within the Baltimore-Metro Area.
The workshop will be hosted by the Raising Him Alone Campaign, Urban Leadership Institute, Black Mental Health Alliance & Institute for Interactive Instruction.
Food & Refreshments will be provided.
Date: Wednesday, December 1st, 2010 | 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Location: Radisson Hotel: Cross Keys 5100 Falls RD, Baltimore, MD
Speakers TBD: Several clinicians who work with young males will be sharing information and resources.
Please RSVP by contacting us at 410.467.1605 OR 877.339.4300
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November 17th, 2010 | Preparing Young Black Males for College | Click here for Philadelphia area workshop schedule for 2010 & 2011
** A Philadelphia Raising Him Alone Workshop Series Event
Raising Him Alone workshop: Preparing Young Black Males for College Understanding Your Son’s Learning Style
This workshop will focus on supporting young males’ transition from high school into college. Information will be provided on academic readiness, parental responsibility, SAT, PSAT, ACT Prep, high school internships as well as scholarships and much more.
The workshop will be hosted by the Raising Him Alone Campaign, Urban Leadership Institute, Black Alliance for Educational Options, Black Male Development Symposium & RASP.
All workshops and events will provide: Free Food, Child Care & Give Always
Date: Wednesday, November 17th, 2010 | 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Location: School District Bldg - 440 N. Broad Street | Philadelphia, PA 19130
Special Guest & Author: David Miller & Matt Stevens
Please RSVP by contacting us at 215.851.1795, 215-572-8510 OR 877.339.4300
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November 6, 2010 | Capitol Book Festival, Charleston, SC
Urban Leadership Institute invites you to our 1st Annual Mother-Son Dance - An Invitation to Manhood
Date: Saturday, November 6th, 2010 | 10amm to 6pm
Location: The Charleston County Public Library
Special Guests & Authors:
Rose Rock (Chris Rock’s mother) – Mama Rock’s Rules: Ten Lessons for Raising a Houseful of Successful Kids
Roscoe Orman – Sesame Street Dad
David Miller – Raising Him Alone |
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October 30, 2010 | Raising Him Alone Presentation
Presentation: Coming Home: Strategies for Mothers with Sons Being Released from Detention
Date: Saturday, October 30th, 2010
Location: Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, Baltimore, Maryland
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October 27, 2010 | Raising Him Alone Presentation
Presentation: Mothers Behind Bars: Strategies for Mothers Returning to the Community
Date: Wednesday, October 27th, 2010
Location: Division of Corrections - Women’s Unit, Upper Marlboro, MD
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October 2, 2010 | 1st Annual Mother-Son Dance | Click here for event flyer
Urban Leadership Institute invites you to our 1st Annual Mother-Son Dance - An Invitation to Manhood
Date: Saturday, October 2nd, 2010 | 1 pm to 3 pm
Location: Radisson Cross Keys - 5100 Falls Road, Baltimore, MD 21210
Special Guest & Author: Iyanla Vanzant
Costs: $25.00 per family (mother & son). Additional young male $5.00 each
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September 24-25, 2010 | Raising Him Alone Community workshops | Click here for event flyer
Workshops include: There’s No Place Like Home - Protecting His Spiritual and Emotional Life
School House Blues - Helping Him (and You) Get the Most out of School
Navigating the Hood - Life and Survival Skills in Troubled Places
Reconnecting Dad - Life With, Without and In-between Dad
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Mahila Ann Hines, Mother of Rapper/Actor Common
Sponsored by PCCEO, Shwari Chengo Project, Head Start & Early Head Start
Date: June 22-24, 2010
Time: Friday, September 24 from 6pm - 8pm; Saturday, September 25 from 9am - 4pm
Location: Harrison Community Learning Center - 2727 W. Krause - Peoria, IL
Call 671-3900 for More Information.
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June 22-24, 2010 | 5th Annual Connecting Marriage Research to Practice | Click here for event flyer
Preparing Resilient Families for the New Decade
Date: June 22-24, 2010
Location: Hampton University, Hampton VA
Visit www.AAHMI.net to view the proceeding from the 2009 conference and additional information on the initiative.
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May 29, 2010 | Special Raising Him Alone Workshop
Father Factor: Addressing the Pain of Our Sons Experiencing an Absent Daddy
Date: Saturday, May 29, 2010 | 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Escambia County Middle School- A Preparatory School- 1565 Hwy 21, Atmore, AL 36504
Facilitated by: David Miller
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May 8, 2010 | Black Male Development Symposium | Click here for event flyer
Special Panel Discussion: Raising Him Alone Campaign. Hosted by the Black Male Development Symposium
Date: Saturday, May 8, 2010 | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Location:African American Museum of Art (Philadelphia): 701 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
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Mar 20, 2010 | Encourage Our Sons to Read | Click here for event flyer
Workshop Description: Community discussion featuring Craig Thompson (ABC's of Black History & ABC's of Black Inventors
LaMarr D. Shields (101 Things Every Boy of Color Should Know, Patrick Oliver (Turn the Page and Don't Stop) & David Miller (Raising Him Alone & Mama Used to Say.
Date: Saturday, March 20, 2010 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Ivy Family Support Center, (AKA Building) 3515 Dolfield Ave, Baltimore, MD
Hosted By: Urban Leadership Institute, Alpha Kappa Alpha- Epsilon Omega Chapter, Say It Loud Readers & Writers Series, Open Society Institute- Campaign for Black Male Achievement |
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Mar 13, 2010 | Raising Readers
Workshop Description: An interactive workshop helps parents identify their child's personality and develop
strategies to improve reading and writing. Matt Stevens
(Raising Him Alone and Doing It My Way), is joined by Jacqueline Jenkins, (Certified True Colors Instructor Lady Rose, and Goiya McRae, (President of Mocha Minds) and Author of Life Sentences: A Look At Writing From A New Angle. The workshop is free to the public. and parents receive copies of each authors book.
Date: Saturday, March 13, 2010 | 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: University Middle School, 255 Myrtle Ave, Irvington, New Jersey
Hosted By: Irvington Public Schools, Department of Government Programs |
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Feb 25, 2010 | Chicago Raising Him Alone Kick Off | Click here for event flyer
Raising Him Alone Campaign will officially launch in Chicago, Illinois. The campaign will be partnering with Pastor John Hannah from New Life Covenant Church.
Date: Thursday, February 25th, 2010 | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: New Life Covenant Church, 1021 E. 78th Street, Chicago, IL
Contact Info: Bettye Blaize - 877.339.4300 or bettye@urbanleadershipinstitute.com |
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Saturday, March 14, 2009
New Jersey Institute of Technology
154 Summit St, Newark, NJ 07102
12:00 p.m. to 5 p.m.
11:00 a.m. Doors open for Resource Fair
Featuring Service Exhibitors for mothers & sons
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Heal a Woman Heal a Nation
Raising Him Alone Kickoff 2009
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Coppin State College (Tawes Center)
2500 West North Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216-3698
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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