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**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 13, 2005 Contact: Priscilla or Donnell Clarke 202-723-2200 MEDIA ADVISORY Press Conference on Wednesday, June 15th at 10am at the National Press Club to Announce: THE CALVIN WOODLAND FOUNDATION AND ROOT (REACHING OUT TO OTHERS TOGETHER) INC. PRESENT THE 3rd ANNUAL FATHER’S DAY WEEKEND COMMEMORATION JUNE 15-18th TO CALL A MORATORIUM ON MURDER ACROSS THE CORRIDOR ROOT "Guns Aside" Campaign Collaboration with the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington, DC, Howard University, YMCA, Youth Law Court, NOBLE (National Association of Black Law Enforcement), University of the District of Columbia, The District Government, Time Dollar Institute/Youth Law Court and Youth Rehabilitation Services
WHO: Special invited guests: DC Mayor Anthony Williams, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton,DC Police Chief Charles Ramsey, City Council Chair Linda Cropp, Councilmembers; Marion Barry, Jim Graham, Adrian Fenty and Kwame Brown, Washington Wizards Coach Eddie Jordan and District of Columbia and Prince George's County State Officials will join concerned organizations and citizens to call a moratorium on murder. WHAT/WHEN: ROOT, Inc. 3rd Annual Fathers Day Commemoration Events June 15 (Wed) - Press Conference at the National Press Club (10:00-11:00am) Location - Holeman Lounge June 17 (Fri) - Youth Seminar (8:30am-1:00pm) Location: Howard University Topic- Candid discussion about homicide, gun violence, suicide, and suicide ideation with middle and high school students.
June 18 (Sat) -Youth Parade, Cookout & Commemoration Ceremonies (10am - until) Location: Fort Stanton Park in SE Washington, DC Free food, live entertainment, children activities, musical performances speakers, social service and support information WHY: After the increase in violent deaths of youths under the age of 25 in 2004 and 2005 in the Metropolitan area, a moratorium violence and homicide is being urged by R.O.O.T. (Reaching Out to Others Together) and a host of partner organizations and supporters as they launch their 3rd Annual Father’s Day Commemoration from June 15th –18th, 2005. All of the events will recognize victims of crime and their families and will applaud positive father role models and encourage non-violent methods of conflict resolution.
PRESS CONTACT: Priscilla or Don Clarke at (pclarkepr@aol.com) Clarke & Associates, LLC Tel. 202-723-2200 or visit www.clarkepr.com EVENT INFO: Ava Harrison at 202-332-ROOT or www.ROOTInc.org ###
THE CALVIN WOODLAND FOUNDATION & ROOT, INC.
3rd ANNUAL FATHER’S DAY WEEKEND COMMEMORATION
Wednesday, June 15 thru Saturday, June 18, 2005
Wednesday, June 15th
National Press Club - 529 14th St. NW, 13th Floor - Washington, DC 20045
This past year ROOT has achieved many of its goals. During the press conference ROOT and the Calvin Woodland Foundation will announce its collaboration for the weekend and the next phase of the organization’s programming and introduce many of its new partners. An announcement will be made regarding the significant achievements of the Guns Aside program, as well as the increased involvement and support by Prince George’s and Baltimore Counties.
Friday, June 17th (Registration Required)
Topic: A forum with candid discussion about homicide, gun violence, suicide, and suicide ideation.
High School and Middle School students from Washington, DC, and Prince George’s County will come together to discuss these issues in open space seminar format, with break out sessions. Also discussed will be the correlation between violent crimes occurring on both sides of the Washington, DC., Prince George's County Border. A video/PSA will be produced as part of ROOT's proactive campaign against violence and homicide, with students offering what they feel to be most effective campaign.
Saturday, June 18th
2005 ANNUAL COMMEMORATION CEREMONIES (Free Event) 10AM - Until
Fort Stanton Park, SE, Washington, DC
ROOT Inc. and the Calvin Woodland Foundation’s Fathers Day Picnic at Fort Stanton Park
For the first time ROOT and the Calvin Woodland Foundation will partner together for a Father’s Day Picnic at Fort Stanton Park. The event will kick-off with a parade featuring local high school and middle school marching bands and various supporting organizations. The parade will lead the community Fort Stanton Park where the events of the day will include a libation ceremony, speakers, music, information areas, games, prizes and activities involving families. The final portion of the day will be a libation ceremony and balloon release honoring the memory of the victims of homicide and their families.
PARADE ROUTE:
Entering District of Columbia
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