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About: Terry McMoore 
Terry McMoore is the C.E.O. / Director, of the (BROTHERS KEEPER ADVOCACY GROUP), which is a full service Political, Economic and Civil Rights / Civil Liberties Empowerment Agency.
"All Power To The People" is Our Motto.
"Power is Never Given, It is Always Taken", is What We Live By.
Mr. McMoore is a member of the following organizations:
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Former NAACP Tennessee State Conference of Branches Press & Publicity Chair,
Hispanic Organization for Progress & Education (HOPE),
Clarksville Urban Resource Center,
League of Voter Empowerment (L.O.V.E.),
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU),
Professional Political/Civil Rights Activist Association.
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Terry McMoore's Articles:
Compass VI Conference on Green Jobs
The Compass VI Conference on Green Jobs, to be held in Nashville on December 4-5, 2009, will bring together grassroots activists, labor, environmental and economic justice organizations, green businesses, government officials, concerned citizens, and youth from around Tennessee who want to rescue our economy and save the environment by creating family-supporting, career-track green jobs.
The goal of the conference is to bring together the key green jobs as pathways out of poverty players from around the state along with key partners to create a strategy plan in support of a Green Jobs Corps in Tennessee (Friday). To educate and inspire the public and our allies about the green jobs movement nationally and locally (Saturday). Lastly To encourage youth to become actively involved in the green movement (Saturday). «Read the rest of this article»
Kings Konnection searching for their next Mr. Tennessee
Kings Konnection announces the state-wide search for the next Mr. Tennessee.
D'Errico Wylie
Nashville – Kings Konnection, a national male competition system, has begun the state-wide search for the next Mr. Tennessee. The Competition, that is set to take place January 31, 2010 at Tennessee State University’s Humanities Building, will promote scholarships for education or to pursue entrepreneurial endeavors. The winner will receive $1,500 along with other prizes and trophies.
The idea of the Mr. Tennessee Competition was created to advance educational and professional opportunities for men within the state of Tennessee and will provide scholarships allowing the participants to achieve their educational, career and personal goals. The competition is open for men aged 18-27 of all races, ethnicities, religious affiliations and origins. «Read the rest of this article»
Oktoberfest was one of the major entertainment events of the year
It had been almost 10 years since I had attended my last Oktoberfest, and that was just a mid size affair that took place with what seemed like mostly members of the Edelweiss Club, and maybe a few soldiers and friends. After attending this years Oktoberfest last weekend I can tell you that this event is now a major attraction drawing thousands of visitors to Clarksville-Montgomery County from Fort Campbell, neighboring cities, and even bordering states.
Yes folks, Oktoberfest which is brought to you by the Clarksville Edelweiss Club is a grand event held in the best old world German traditions. Oktoberfest was created to recognize German heritage and culture. This year marked the 29th year the festival has been held.
The atmosphere was filled with plenty of song and dancing, including the always popular chicken dance. The person wearing the chicken outfit was something of an instant celebrity with people posing for pictures throughout the night with the famous chicken All evening the dance floor was so crowded we were packed in elbow to elbow; the sweet sounds of the band, the laughing and friendly mood of all in attendance made for a great time
Dancers at the 2009 Clarksville Edelweiss Club's Oktoberfest
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Clarksville NAACP 54th Freedom Fund Banquet: “Bold Dreams – Big Victories”
Celebrating 100 years of Bold Dreams & Civil Right's Victories!
The Clarksville Branch of the NAACP will host its 54th Annual Freedom Fund Banquet on October 23, 2009 at First Baptist Church of Clarksville, 435 Madison Street Clarksville TN. starting at 7:00 p.m.
The National NAACP organization is celebrating “100 years of the NAACP and fighting for freedom, civil and equal rights”.
The theme for this year’s banquet is, “Bold Dreams…. Big Victories”. There will be a special presentation honoring former Presidents of the Clarksville Branch of the NAACP. The guest speaker will be National NAACP Board Member and President of the Tennessee State Conference of the NAACP, Gloria J. Sweet-Love.
Cost of tickets for the event will be $50.00 per person. For information on how to obtain tickets contact the Jimmie Garland at 931-216-6745 or O.D. Watson at 931-216-0290. Deadline for purchase of tickets is October 16, 2009.
Reserve a table for your business, church or organization today!
The search for Miss Black Tennessee 2009
The Miss Black Tennessee Pageant 2009 will take place on October 25th at the Hotel Preston 733 Briley Parkway, Nashville, 37217 starting at 6:00 p.m.
This year’s pageant host will be April Woodard the Internationally Acclaimed Broadcast Journalist & Anchor with Inside Edition & BET. She is also a Former Miss National Black USA.
April Woodard - Journalist & Anchor with Inside Edition & BET.
The theme for this year pageant is “Making the Impossible Possible” praises our virtue to overcome obstacles and remain strong with great admiration to our president Barack Obama who demonstrates the importance of perseverance, family unity, higher education, and faith.
Celebrate with the MBTN sponsors in a ’Tribute to the Origin of the Miss Black TN Pageant’ with a special presentation honoring Oprah Winfrey the First Crowned Miss Black TN 1972.
The pageant is open to young women between the ages of 18-27 and the contestants will be judge in the following categories. Personal Interview, Health & Fitness, Talent, Evening Gown, and Question & Answer.
It’s not too late to become a contestant and this year’s there will be no charge for the entry fee. «Read the rest of this article»
Delta Iota Chapter of Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority at MTSU recognized
Terri Anne Nicole McMoore and Monique Denney of the Delta Iota Chapter of Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), were awarded several leadership and organizational awards during the MTSU Student Organization Awards Banquet, MTSU Intercultural and Diversity Affairs Banquet, and The Office of Greek Affairs’ 2009 Greek Awards. These awards recognized the hard work and community contributions by the members of the Delta Iota Chapter during the 2008-2009 term. Terri McMoore, a Clarksville resident, was the president of the Delta Iota Chapter during the previous year. «Read the rest of this article»
National Civil Rights Leaders Gather for Environmental Racism Rally
Celebrating 100 Years of Social Justice
On September 5, 2009 Civil Rights Leaders from across the nation will gather on the grounds of the Memorial Building Mayors Office at 202 Center Avenue in Dickson, Tennessee for an all day rally from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Dickson is home to one of the worst Environmental Racism cases in the history of the United States. The Holt family has been fighting for the past 10 years to bring justice and awareness to the contaminated water leaked from the county landfill. For years, the family unknowingly drank poisoned water, bathed in that water, and cooked with that water which has resulted in numerous members of the family developing cancer and even dying. «Read the rest of this article»
Rally for Health Insurance Reform NOW
Clarksville Community Organizers will host a “Rally for Health Insurance Reform NOW” at the “Clarksville District Office of Congressman Marsha Blackburn”
When: August 28, 2009
Address: 1850 Memorial Drive Clarksville, TN
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Come Support Quality Affordable Health Care For All! Bring your signs, comments and let’s do our part to help get this bill past!
We are the change that we seek – President Barack Obama
For more information contact Terry McMoore at 931-378-1999
Clarksville Community Organizers is part of Organizing For America.
Clarksville Community Organizers to hold planning meeting
Back in January of this year President Barack Obama announced the formation of a new group known as “Organizing for America” that aims to continue the grassroots advocacy that began during his presidential campaign.
“As President, I will need the help of all Americans to meet the challenges that lie ahead,” Obama said in a video message e-mailed to supporters. “That’s why I’m asking people like you who fought for change during the campaign to continue fighting for change in your communities.”
Since we currently are not in the campaign mode where we will operate under the name Clarksville for Obama we have been tasked to join the rest of the grass roots organizations across the nation in organizing in our communities under our new advocacy organizational name “Clarksville Community Organizers” (CCO). «Read the rest of this article»
Advanced screening of CNN’s documentary Black in America 2
The Nashville Association of Black Journalists along with NAACP Nashville Branch and Tennessee State University are hosting a advanced screening of the CNN documentary Black in America 2 on Thursday, July 16 from 6:00p.m.-8:30p.m. at TSU’s Avon Williams Building in Downtown Nashville, Tennessee. This event is free and open to the public.
Immediately following the screening there will be a Town Hall meeting, Vicki Yates from WTVF News Channel 5 will serve as the Mistress of Ceremonies.
For more information contact or 615-329-0999
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