Friday November 30th
7:30-9:00am - Immigration Breakfast
B&B co-chair Mary Campos and immigration lawyer Jim Benzoni will host a discussion on the issues surrounding immigration.
Location: Airport Holliday Inn, 6111 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA
Contact: Paula Martinez, 515-669-6812
9:00-10:00am - Ed In ’08 Rally
The national education initiative visits a local middle school for a rally focused on letting kids know the importance of education.
Location: Harding Middle School, 203 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA
Contact: Eric Branstad, ebranstad@lincolnstrat.com
10:00-12:00noon - Legal Education Day
Urban Dreams’ Gertude E. Rush Legal Education Project is hosting a forum where Latino and African-American lawyers and judges can interact with high school students.
Location: North High School Library, 501 Holcomb Ave, Des Moines, IA
Contact: Romonda Belcher-Ford, lastsay1@msn.com
11:30am-1:00pm - Minority Research Dissemination
Iowa State University and University of Georgia will release pertinent information from the Family and Community Health Study.
Location: Old Supreme Court Chamber, Iowa State Capitol, East 9th and Grand, Des Moines, Iowa
Contact: Dr. Carolyn Cutrona, ccutrona@iastate.edu
1:00-3:00pm - Building Power through the Hip-Hop Generation
Rob “biko” Baker from the League of Young Voters helms a civic participation training for urban high school students.
Location: North High School, 501 Holcomb Ave, Des Moines, IA
Contact: Rob “biko” Baker, Organizing Director, League of Young Voters, biko@theleague.com
1:30-3:00pm - Brown and Black Health Symposium
Partnership for Better Healthcare sponsors this event focusing on chronic health issues in regards to the voting process.
Location: Mercy College, 928 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA
Contact: Zack Wilson, Programs Director, Urban Dreams, 515-288-4742
2:00-5:00pm - B&B Urban Dreams Studies Symposium
Urban Dreams and Simpson College unveil the new Urban Studies Institute and release the recent study findings.
Location: Downtown Holiday Inn, 1050 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA
Contact: Zack Wilson, Programs Director, Urban Dreams, 515-288-4742
8:00pm - VIP Reception
A private reception for those visiting the Des Moines area and B&B organizers.
Location: Undisclosed
Contact: Urban Dreams, 515-288-4742
Saturday December 1st
4:00-6:15pm - United States Conference of Mayors Media Forum
Urban issues will be discussed with major metrpolitan mayors from around the country including Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie
Location: Hy-Vee Hall, 2nd Floor, Iowa Events Center: Hy-Vee Hall 2nd Floor, 730 3rd St, Des Moines, IA
Contact: Elena Temple, etemple@usmayors.org
7:00-9:00pm - The Iowa Brown and Black Forum
All eight democratic candidates will participate in this forum focusing on minority issues.
Location: North High School Auditorium, 501 Holcomb Ave, Des Moines, IA
Contact: Urban Dreams, 515-288-4742
9:00pm - Brown and Black Reception
Immediately following the forum, credentialed and VIP guests are invited to our post reception forum.
Location: Downtown Holiday Inn, 1050 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA
Contact: Urban Dreams, 515-288-4742
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