Think Tank for African American Progress –Long Island

The Center for Public Health and Health Policy Research cordially invites you to participate in a regional convening entitled "Think Tank for African American Progress -Long island". The Think Tank is a solution-focused national convening of multi-disciplinary researchers, community activists, policymakers, and thought leaders to discuss solutions and strategies to implement solutions for challenges confronting African American communities in education/youth development, health, economic and community development, and Technology (S.T.E.M.).

The Think Tank for African American Progress Long Island will be held from April 22 to April 24, 2010 – seeks solutions to challenges confronting Black girls. We are inviting scholars, activists, and advocates to join us for the 2010 Think Tank as we address the question “What is the Future for Black Girls?”. Practitioners,community activists, and researchers whose efforts are related to the following thematic areas are especially invited to submit a solutions’ proposal abstract :

(1)Health

• Obesity
• Mental Health
• Sexual Health

• Environmental Health
• Educational and cultural Opportunities

Please click the following links for important forms

•   Program at a glance

•   Call for Solutions Deadline extended to March 12th

•   Registration Form

•   Moderator Application

•   Sponsorship Form

•   Save the Date