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BIG's goals are to promote EQUITY in all aspects of American life, EXCELLENCE in public service, and OPPORTUNITY for all Americans. Blacks In Government® (BIG) was established in 1975 and incorporated in 1976 by a small group of African Americans at the Public Health Services which is a part of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare in the Parklawn building in Rockville, Maryland.
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The organization was viewed as essential to the Black civil service employee, based on a wide assortment of racially motivated problems faced by the HEW Black employees in Rockville. Initially, it was thought that the umbrella organization would address only the problems at the Federal level. However, it was soon determined that State, County, and Municipal Black employees were faced with the same

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06/23/2021

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This year's Annual Blacks In Government National Training Institute (NTI) will take place August 23 - 26, 2021, on a virtual platform due to COVID restrictions that greatly impacted our ability to host an in person training event this year. With many of the federal departments and agencies still working mandatory telework schedules and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) still warning against large in person gatherings, we know this is the best way to meet the training needs and demands of our members and registrants.

This year's Virtual Training Institute theme is "Training Matters - Roadmap To Securing Your Career Goals!'' And, we have four scheduled days filled with government leaders as guest speakers and workshops covering leadership
development, career advancement, networking and mental/health resilience. We are looking forward to seeing you in attendance while you are mapping
out your career goals. BIG is committed to providing you the same quality training as we have provided the last 42 years. So, please join us as we continue that commitment again this year.

Online registration is now open! If you have any questions or have not received your registration confirmation email in a few weeks, please contact the registration committee at [email protected].

Registration Rate
• Members - $399
• Non-Members - $599
• Retirees - $175

Registration link is below:

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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: In order to Register each registrant must create a profile and will be guided through the prompts to do so. If the registrant, is a member they will be guided through the prompts to log in. After they have logged in, the Registration fee will be updated based on their membership.

06/19/2021

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FROM: Honorable Shirley A. Jones, Esq., National President

SUBJECT: National President's Message for Juneteenth

Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, has been recognized long before President Biden signed into law on Thursday the bill to make it a national holiday -after the Senate passed it unanimously and the House passed it with 415 yeas and 14 nays. In fact, Juneteenth has long been a time to highlight our resilience, our culture, and the progress we have made through generations.

But, our BIG National Historian Librarian Lauren Merritt Taylor did want to take this opportunity to share a bit of history and tradition. Of course, it’s called Juneteenth because on June 19, 1865, slaves in Galveston, Texas were informed that the Civil War had ended, and they were free. Importantly, this information was delivered about 2 ½ years after Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863. There have been various reasons associated with the delay ranging from slave owners refusing to adhere to the new proclamation to literally “shooting the messenger” (e.g. Union soldiers attempting to deliver the news to the Confederate states). Despite the delay, the monumental news spawned a monumental celebration.

African American communities continue to keep the legacy of Juneteenth alive by following past traditions and creating new ones. Some communities have recognition ceremonies, attend parades, participate in religious services, buy from black owned businesses, and, ultimately, spread the importance of this historical day. Juneteenth also has a culinary tradition. Some cookout menus include the incorporation of “red foods” like strawberry pie, red velvet cake, and watermelon. Eating “red food items” during the holiday is symbolic of African American resilience and ingenuity.

As you decide how you will commemorate this historic federal holiday that has been a long time in the making, here is a link to a listing of programming and events this weekend.

https://deadline.com/2021/06/juneteenth-programming-schedules-tv-streaming-specials-1234771642/ - Juneteenth Programming Schedules from TV Networks, Streaming Services, Film Festivals, and More!

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06/14/2021

06/01/2021

FROM: Honorable Shirley A. Jones, Esq., National President, Blacks In Government

SUBJECT: Reminder: 2021 Darlene H. Young Leadership Academy (DYLA) Virtual Open House

Please join us to learn more about the Darlene H. Young Leadership Academy!

The Darlene H. Young Leadership Academy is a competency-based leadership development program designed to develop future public service leaders through providing assessment, experiential learning and individualized development opportunities. The DYLA is a joint effort between Blacks In Government and Morgan State University, Department of Continuing Studies, located in Baltimore, Maryland.

Come join the conversation! Learn about the historical foundation of DYLA. Meet the Academic Advisors, Team Coaches and Graduates, who will discuss experience and program requirements. DYLA Alumni members will share their success stories. Graduates will also share their DYLA Orientation experience at Morgan State University.

Graduates receive Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from Morgan State University

Wednesday, June 2, 2021, 7pm EST

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05/26/2021

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FROM: Honorable Shirley A. Jones, Esq., National President, Blacks In Government

SUBJECT: You're Invited to GEHA's Cancer Health Webinar

You're invited to GEHA's Cancer Health webinar.

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Early detection of cancer or identifying measures that can reduce the risk of cancer are crucial to long-term health and wellness. Cancer screenings can detect potential health issues and save lives.

Join Coletta Meyer, GEHA Health and Wellness Manager; Dr. Jared Dirks, a Medical Director at GEHA; Sasha Choplin, Certified Oncology Nurse Consultant; and Dan Leong, Senior Manager at American Cancer Society; to discuss the importance of cancer screening and detection.

Join us at noon Eastern time on Monday, June 7.

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Washington D.C., DC
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R. Chris Jones Chair, National Communication and Public Relations www.bignet.org [email protected]

Opening Hours

Monday	09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 17:00
Thursday	09:00 - 17:00
Friday	09:00 - 17:00
Saturday	10:00 - 17:00
Sunday	00:00 - 23:00

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(202) 464-4140

Website

http://www.bignet.org/

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FROM: Honorable Dr. Doris P. Sartor, National President, Blacks In Government BIG Purpose: Serves as an advocate of equal opportunity to address practices of racial discrimination against Blacks in government and promote professional development for Black government employees at the Local, State and Federal government levels and others dedicated to justice for all. BIG website: www.bignet.org

#thinkBIG We all need to make a plan to vote, register to vote today! #nationalvoterregistrationday

#thinkBIG FROM: Honorable Dr. Doris P. Sartor, National President SUBJECT: Postponement of National Blacks In Government's 42nd Annual National Training Institute National Blacks In Government, Inc. (BIG) is postponing its 42nd Annual National Training Institute scheduled August 24-27, 2020, in Tampa, Florida, because of the increasing risks regarding the coronavirus outbreak and travel concerns. The NTI is being postponed until 2023 or later. The health and well-being of our members, conference attendees, corporate sponsors, and partners are of utmost concern. As the coronavirus spreads and drastically affects our lives and daily routines, BIG continues to emphasize the need to adhere to the guidance of local and national health authorities, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as the World Health Organization. During this critical time, we must care for and about each other. Please continue to help slow the spread of COVID-19 by adhering to travel restrictions, implementing social distances, and using healthy practices. It is not only about you; but about all of us. This is the time for us to join together for the health and well-being of ALL. One of America's Most Influential Organizations "Thank You For Thinking BIG!"

2020 BIG VOTE

#projectBIGvote If you have a vision then make a decision and VOTE!

#thinkBIG #kwanzaa Imani (Faith): the belief in God, family, heritage, leaders and others that will leave to the victory of Africans around the world. with all our heart in our people, our parents, our teachers, our leaders, and the righteousness and victory of our struggle.

Kuumba: Creativity - To do always as much as we can, in the way we can, in order to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited it. #thinkbig #kwanzaa

#thinkbig #kwanzaa Nia: Purpose - To make our collective vocation the building and developing of our community in order to restore our people to their traditional greatness.

Ujamaa: Cooperative Economics - To build and maintain our own stores, shops, and other businesses and to profit from them together. #thinkbig #kwanzaa

Ujima: Collective Work and Responsibility - To build and maintain our community together and make our brothers' and sisters' problems our problems and solve them together. #thinkbig #kwanzaa

#thinkBIG #kwanzaa Kujichagulia: Self-Determination - To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves, and speak for ourselves.

Umoja: Unity - To strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race. #thinkBIG #kwanzaa

Blacks In Government, INC Now Generation, Munch & Mingle #bignti2019

Remembering our founders as we looking towards the future. #bignti2019 #thinkbig

#thinkBIG #BIGNTI2019 Honoring our founder who keeps us grounded as we look forward to the future.

Getting ready to get the organization business done just before the most anticipated training in August the National Training Institute in Dallas Texas.

41st Annual National Training Institute promotional video for Dallas, TX.

#KOJO20 Celebrating 20 years of his WAMU 88.5 - American University Radio accomplishment with Lonnie G. Bunch III, Founding Director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture and the newly-appointed Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution #NMAAHC #thinkBIG

#thinkBIG BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT, INC. The 41st Annual National Training Institute. "BIG NTI: Your Benchmark for Achieving Excellence in the Workplace" Important Notice To Register for BIG's National Training Institute You must either sign in with your User ID and Password or you must create a new account to enter BIG's Member Portal. To Register for BIG's National Training Institute (NTI) you must click on upcoming events then click on register for the NTI. To purchase any banquet ticket(s) which you did not purchase when registering for the NTI, click on-line store and then go to merchandise. If you are registering for another individual and/or individuals you must contact BIG's National Office 202-667-3280 or send an e-mail to [email protected] On-Line Registration http://www.bignet.org/index.php/2019-nti-dallas-tx/2019-hotel-information Registration Booklethttp://www.bignet.org/images/stories/2019/NTI%20Registration/FINAL%20NTI%202019%20REGISTRATION%20BOOK.pdf Sheraton Downtown Dallas Hotel 400 North Olive Street Dallas, Texas 75201 The Blacks In Government Annual National Training Institute hotel room block is Now Open, please click on the link below to make hotel reservations: Book your group rate for Blacks In Government, Inc. / Blacks In Government, Inc. 41st Annual National Training Institute We are looking forward to an educational and enlightening National Training Institute. One of the best we've ever had. We look forward to seeing you in Dallas, TX. "Thank You For Thinking BIG!"

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#govote #projectbigvote #thinkBig #midtermelections2018 D.C. voters can find locations and times at earlyvoting.dcboe. org. Polls are open from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. All eligible voters can register to vote and cast a ballot at any of the early-voting sites, regardless of where they live in the city. Each Maryland county has at least one early-voting site; some have as many as 11. Details about how and where to vote are available at http://elections.maryland.gov/voting/early_voting.html.