WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan 27, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) The National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA), an organization dedicated to the advancement of black public leadership in local and state governments, will feature an impressive roster of keynotes, presenters and panels for their virtual Winter Summit Building Blocks for a Better Future, February 24-26, 2021.
NFBPA seeks to offer proven and creative solutions to the most relevant issues facing local, state, and federal governments. Building Blocks for a Better Future will provide a forum for public sector professionals to communicate during this challenging time.
“It is important that local government leaders are effective in navigating today’s challenges while also, building the foundation for the leaders of tomorrow. The theme ‘Building Blocks for a Better Future’ was chosen with intent and a clear mission. NFBPA, along with its partners, have assembled an excellent group of thought leaders, local govern
WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan 27, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) The National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA), an organization dedicated to the advancement of black public leadership in local and state governments, will feature an impressive roster of keynotes, presenters and panels for their virtual Winter Summit Building Blocks for a Better Future, February 24-26, 2021.
NFBPA seeks to offer proven and creative solutions to the most relevant issues facing local, state, and federal governments. Building Blocks for a Better Future will provide a forum for public sector professionals to communicate during this challenging time.
“It is important that local government leaders are effective in navigating today’s challenges while also, building the foundation for the leaders of tomorrow. The theme ‘Building Blocks for a Better Future’ was chosen with intent and a clear mission. NFBPA, along with its partners, have assembled an excellent group of thought leaders, local govern
Can’t Miss Alabama reflects on Martin Luther King Jr. through service opportunities, celebrations
By Shirley Jackson
Honoring MLK’s extraordinary life and service.
Hands On Birmingham
For the past 19 years the residents of Birmingham and surrounding areas have come out by the thousands to give back to their community on MLK Jr. Day of Service. Hands On Birmingham, now United Way Hands On, has refurbished schools, built homes for the needy, fed the homeless, cleaned up neighborhoods, socialized with seniors and more. This year’s event includes a variety of community projects beginning Saturday, Jan. 16 through Monday, Jan. 18. Stay connected at unitedwayhandson.org.
Duncanville City Council recently announced Aretha R. Ferrell-Benavides as their new City Manager, with a start date of Feb. 22, 2021. Ferrell-Benavides is no stranger to the Best Southwest area, having previously served two years as City Manager for the City of Glenn Heights. Since July 2017, she has served as City Manager for Petersburg, VA., and is credited with helping pull that city back from financial collapse. After a $7.7 million deficit in 2016, city officials announced an $8 million fund balance by 2018, their largest in over a decade.
Duncanville Mayor Barry Gordon
Duncanville Mayor Barry Gordon said, “The many hours the entire City Council spent evaluating numerous candidates for our new City Manager resulted in the selection of a superb, highly experienced individual. We look forward to Ms. Ferrell-Benavides’ innovative contributions to the continued sustainability of our City of Champions.”