The Honorable State Representative

Henri E. Brooks

The 14th Annual African American Church Day on Capitol Hill

March 7, 2006 × 1:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. × On-line Registration

This event is free and open to the public

GENERAL INFORMATION

THEME:

“RESTORE THE CARE IN TENNCARE” to emphasize the dire need, necessity and obligation to care for the “least of these.”

PURPOSE:

The purpose of “African American Church Day on Capitol Hill” is to educate the public regarding the legislative process and to focus on ECONOMIC JUSTICE AND EQUALITY through political advocacy and influence.

“African American Church Day on Capitol Hill” will give African American taxpayers the opportunity to see their elected representatives at work, and hear from the legislative and executive branch leadership-who control the purse strings (our tax dollars) of our state. Additionally, House and Senate committee chairpersons and members of the Tennessee Legislative Black Caucus will brief participants regarding their roles, responsibilities and important legislation.

We are calling upon the “faith community” to take its rightful role in the forefront of our movement for ECONOMIC JUSTICE AND EQUALITY, to step up to the “public policy plate” of our state and launch a strong and aggressive advocacy for the poor, the excluded, the underrepresented and those unable to articulate their issues in a manner that produces outcomes beneficial to them. We must take this opportunity to hear and be heard from those who make decisions regarding the expenditure of our tax dollars. It is time for us to demand accountability from the elected leaders and those in leadership positions.

SESSIONS:

The entire day will be divided into two (2) sessions: the morning session or plenary session will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m.

During the afternoon session, from 1:30 until 3:30 p.m., participants will have the opportunity to go to Legislative Plaza, meet with House and Senate members, and attend House and Senate committee hearings where their elected representatives are discussing and making vital public policy decisions that impact their quality of life. Issues concerning TennCare, education, social services, senior citizens, childcare, children services, employment and business opportunities – all issues that impact the fabric of their lives.

LOCATION AND TIME:

St. James Missionary Baptist Church ~ Morning Session

(Directions - Map)

600 28^th Avenue, North

Nashville, Tennessee

8:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.

Tennessee General Assembly ~ Afternoon Session

(Directions - Map)

Legislative Plaza

301 6^th Avenue, North

Nashville, Tennessee

1:30 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.

SPEAKER:

This year’s keynote speaker will be the Reverend Victor Michael Singletary, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church Capitol Hill in Nashville. Rev. Singletary has an A. B. degree in a dual major of History and Religion with a certification in African and Afro-American studies. He also holds a Master of Arts Divinity degree and a Master of Arts degree in American History. He is currently a candidate for the Ph.D. degree at Teachers College, Columbia University, where he is specializing in the History of American Education, with an emphasis on political, legal and public policy matters. We are looking forward to a dynamic message from Rev. Singletary.

REGISTRATION:

Registration: 8:00 a.m. until 8:30 a.m.

Click here for On-line Registration or Mail or fax registration form to:

State Representative Henri E. Brooks

38 Legislative Plaza

Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0192

Fax: (615) 253-0308

MEALS:

Free -- Continental breakfast from 8:00 a.m. until 8:30 a.m.

Free -- Buffet lunch – 12:00 noon until 1:30 p.m.

TRANSPORTATION:

Transportation will be provided by:

Southeastern American Charter Service

Mr. James E. Harris, Jr., Owner

901-873-4882

Price: Twenty dollars ($20) round-trip from Memphis

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

State Representative Henri E. Brooks

38 Legislative Plaza

Nashville, TN 37243-0192

1-800-449-8366, Ext. 1-5625 or 615-741-5625 or 901-775-2527

Fax: 615-253-0308

Program Information

THE HONORABLE STATE REPRESENTATIVE HENRI E. BROOKS’

14^th ANNUAL

“AFRICAN AMERICAN CHURCH DAY ON CAPITOL HILL”

TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2006



MODERATOR: REPRESENTATIVE HENRI E. BROOKS

8:00 a.m.          REGISTRATION – Continental Breakfast

9:00 a.m.          OPENING SESSION



                        INVOCATION –

Reverend Bassil Brooks, Pastor of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church (Memphis)

              President of Memphis Baptist Ministerial Association



                        WELCOME – OPENING REMARKS

              Representative Henri E. Brooks (D-Memphis)

The Honorable Bill Purcell, Mayor of Metropolitan Nashville, Davidson County; Bishop William Young, Pastor The Healing Center (Memphis); Pastor Diane Young Healing Center (Memphis); Pastor George Brooks, Pastor of Saint James Missionary Baptist Church

INTRODUCTION OF HONORARY CO-CHAIRS

                        The Honorable Representative Henri E. Brooks, Chairperson

10:00 a.m.       GREETINGS

                        The Honorable Phil Bredesen, Governor

                                The Honorable John Wilder, Lieutenant Governor (D–Chester)

The Honorable Jimmy Naifeh, Speaker (D –Tipton) -- Invited

The Honorable Lois DeBerry, Speaker Pro Tempore

The Honorable Thelma Harper, Senator (D– Nashville) -- Invited

The Honorable Edith Taylor Langster, Representative (D– Nashville) -- Invited

The Honorable Mary Pruitt, Representative (D-Nashville) – Invited

The Honorable Nathan Vaughn, Representative (D-Kingsport)

The Honorable Gary Rowe, Representative (D-Memphis)

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

Dr. Raymond A. Winbush Award for Courage and Commitment to the African American Struggle:

Recipients: The Honorable Dr. Tommie Brown, Tennessee House of Representatives

                           Reverend Jerry Jerkins, Pastor, St. John Missionary Baptist Church, (Clarksville)

                           Ms. Lorene Jones, President, South Memphis Citizens United for Action (Memphis)

The L. Quincy Jackson African American Church Day Special Recognition Award:

Recipients: Reverend Kenneth T. Whalum, Pastor, The New Olivet Baptist Church (Memphis)

                           Reverend Dwight Montgomery, Pastor, Annesdale Cherokee Baptist Church (Memphis)

                       Ms. Geraldine Heath, Managing Editor, Nashville Pride Newspaper (Nashville)

National Church Sunday School Day Award:

Recipient: Evangelist Nettie Rogers (Memphis)

Clear Channel Positive Image Award:

Recipient: The Honorable Henri E. Brooks (D-Memphis)

11:30 a.m.                                STATEWIDE ECUMENICAL REMARKS

Reverend Victor M. Singletary, Senior Pastor First Baptist Church Capitol Hill (Nashville)

                                                CLOSING REMARKS

                            Representative Henri E. Brooks (D-Memphis)



                                                BENEDICTION

                                                Pastor Leonard Dawson, Vice-President Memphis Baptist Ministerial Association                                                                    (Memphis)

12:00-1:30 p.m.               LUNCH BUFFET



REMARKS

          Tennessee Legislative Black Caucus Chairman Representative Johnny Shaw, Pastor

AFTERNOON SESSION

1:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

1:45 p.m.                   Buses will depart for Legislative Plaza, Legislative Office Visit and Legislative

        Committee Hearings

3:00 p.m.                               Buses will return to St. James Missionary Baptist Church

WORKSHOP-CONCURRENT

WORKSHOP I –- Rooms:   217 – 218 - 219   (70)



Bureau of TennCare

                Commission on Aging and Disability

                Department of Health

WORKSHOP II –- Rooms:   207 -- 208    (45)



Tennessee Regulatory Authority

                Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA)



WORKSHOP III –- Room:   106    (40)

Department Education

Department of Human Services



WORKSHOP IV –- Rooms:   226 – 227    (40)



Health Care – Emotional and Spiritual Well Being

                Bishop Dr. William Marcus Young, Sr. and Pastor Dianne P. Young

WORKSHOP V –- Rooms:   229 - 230    (60)

The Bible Way to Health

                Dr. Franco Taylor, Herbalist, Right Stuff Health Systems

WORKSHOP VI –- Room:   222    (30)

Adopt a Village in Africa - Ms. Rosetta Davis

Minister Richard Coleman, Director of Missions at Newbirth Missionary Baptist Church in Lithonia, GA., where Bishop Eddie Long is the Sr. Pastor, will be our keynote speaker and workshop facilitator for "The Time Is Now: A Call To African American Churches."

Mr. Gabriel Akec, AAVIA Sudan Liaison and Murray State student, will share his testimony and his experience as a Lost Boy and the need for African-American missionaries to Sudan.

3:15 p.m. Adjournment –

TENNESSEE BLACK CAUCUS OF

STATE LEGISLATORS

The Honorable State Representative

Johnny Shaw (D – Bolivar)

Chair, Tennessee Legislative Black Caucus

Secretary, House Finance, Ways and Means Committee

Agriculture

The Honorable State Senator

Kythryn I. Bowers (D – Memphis)

Ophellia Ford (D – Memphis)

Government Operations Committee

The Honorable State Senator

Thelma Harper (D – Nashville)

Chair, Senate Government Operations Committee

State and Local Government Committee

The Honorable State Representative	The Honorable State Representative
Joe Armstrong (D – Knoxville)	Henri E. Brooks
Chair, House Health and Human Resources Committee	Government Operations Vice-Chair
Finance, Ways, and Means Committee	Judiciary Committee

The Honorable State Representative	The Honorable State Representative
Dr. Tommie F. Brown (D – Chattanooga)	Barbara Cooper (D – Memphis)
Vice-Chair, House Education Committee	Secretary, House Government Operation
Finance, Ways, and Means Committee	Education Committee
House Children and Family Affairs Committee

The Honorable State Representative	The Honorable State Representative
John J. DeBerry, Jr. (D – Memphis)	Lois DeBerry (D – Memphis)
Chair, House Children and Family Affairs Committee	Tennessee House of Representatives
Health and Human Resources Committee	Speaker Pro Tempore

The Honorable State Representative	The Honorable State Representative
JoAnne Favors (D – Chattanooga)	Ulysses Jones (D – Memphis)
Secretary, Health & Human Resources Committee	Chair, House State and Local Government Committee
Children & Family Affairs Committee	Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Commerce Committee

The Honorable State Representative	The Honorable State Representative
Edith Taylor Langster (D-Memphis)	Larry Miller (D – Memphis)
Vice-Chair, House State and Local Government Committee	Chair, House Calendar and Rules Committee
Consumer Affairs Committee	Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

The Honorable State Representative	The Honorable State Representative
Mary Pruitt (D – Nashville)	Gary Rowe (D – Memphis)
Vice-Chairperson	Health & Human Resources Committee
House Health & Human Resources Committee	Commerce Committee Member
Fiscal Review Committee


The Honorable State Representative	The Honorable State Representative
Joe Towns, Jr. (D-Memphis)	Larry Turner (D-Memphis)
Secretary, House Education Committee	Deputy Speaker
	Consumer and Employee Affairs Committee
	Education Committee

The Honorable State Representative

Nathan Vaughn (D-Kingsport)

Children and Family Affairs Committee

Finance, Ways and Means Committee

Thank You For Your Support!

The 14th Annual African American Church Day on Capitol Hill

May the Lord Richly Bless You!

The Honorable State Representative

Henri E. Brooks

http://www.AfricanAmericanChurchDay.com

HENRI E. BROOKS

STATE REPRESENTATIVE

SHELBY COUNTY - 92nd DISTRICT

HOME ADDRESS:

1247 S. PARKWAY EAST

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE 38106

(901) 775-2527

LEGISLATIVE OFFICE:

38 LEGISLATIVE PLAZA

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 37243-0192

(615) 741-5625

Fax: (615) 741-8752

HOME OFFICE:

(901) 729-3452

Fax: (901) 729-3483

www.henriebrooks.com

GENERAL INFORMATION

THEME:

“RESTORE THE CARE IN TENNCARE” to emphasize the dire need, necessity and obligation to care for the “least of these.”

PURPOSE:

SESSIONS:

LOCATION AND TIME:

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2006

HENRI E. BROOKS

STATE REPRESENTATIVE

SHELBY COUNTY - 92nd DISTRICT

(615) 741-5625

Fax: (615) 741-8752

HOME OFFICE:

(901) 729-3452

MEMPHIS, TN 901.775.2527

NASHVILLE, TN 1.800.449.8366 EXT. 1-5625

E-mail: rep.henri.brooks@legislature.state.tn.us