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[Read More]( [View this email in your browser]( Michael’s Monday Motivation During last week's KAIROS CONVERSATION, we received brilliant guidance from Allessandra Bradley-Burns about how to incorporate JOY into our full lives. She said to focus less on Goals and Objectives but rather INTENTIONS. When we are Intentional about our steps, action happens. From there, Allessandra gave us the guidance to focus on Five Words that bring us Joy to create our JOY MANTRA. Our question to you: What are your 5 words that bring you JOY? Then, write out your JOY MANTRA and then let's be INTENTIONAL to live out our JOY! The Bronx Community Foundation depends on generous supporters like you to help overcome disparities that have plagued The Bronx for multiple generations. Together, we can strengthen resiliency and vitality and accelerate innovation that drives systemic change. Your gift makes a difference! 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[Invest in NYC Youth]( [Read the Article]( How federal, state, and local leaders can leverage the CHIPS and Science Act as a landmark workforce opportunity - The $250 billion CHIPS and Science Act is known for its focus on boosting U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and innovation, but it’s also one of the most important workforce development laws in years. - Thirty-three of the act’s programs support STEM-related education, training, and outreach in at least some way. - Significant funding from the act prioritizes training for skilled technical jobs that do not require a bachelor’s degree. - Key programs within the act represent a pathbreaking effort to integrate economic and workforce development together, as they too rarely are. - The act will engage with a significant number of American metropolitan and rural areas, though its reach will not be universal. - Full funding of the act and extensive federal-state-local-business coordination will be necessary to maximize the law’s beneficial impacts. [Read More]( Biden-Harris 2024 is hiring Want to join the Biden-Harris campaign? They’re seeking talent to help lead them to victory in 2024. [Work with Biden-Harris]( Student Fellowship and Internship Opportunities [Internships, Fellowships, Graduate and Postdoctoral Opportunities]( [Minority Educational Institution Student Partnership Program (MEISPP) Internships]( Weekly KAIROS Conversation with Ron Harris and Brig. General Ron Sullivan Ron Harris Lead, Knowledge Transformation Resilient Cities Network Ron Harris is an energetic and effective leader with both a history of working within systems to bring about positive change as well as the lived experience to take on the fight for working families. Raised by a single mother in MN-03, Ron’s family planted a church, started a small business, and helped others get their businesses off the ground. Ron holds a bachelor’s degree from University of Minnesota-Duluth. Inspired by Barack Obama’s historic ascent to the presidency, Ron committed his life to public service—eventually serving as Chief Resilience Officer for the City of Minneapolis and as a Democratic National Committee (DNC) Executive Committee member & Midwestern Caucus Chair. He currently works for the Resilient Cities Network, an international nonprofit where Ron helps cities and communities in the US and all over the world prepare for the future. As a community and policy leader, Ron helped build and guide the coalition that successfully expanded paid sick leave to 144,000 workers across the city and inspired Saint Paul and Duluth to do the same. His effort was inspired by his mother who—when Ron developed pneumonia as a baby—was fired from her job for taking time off to care for him. Now, mothers and fathers across the city can take time to care for their loved ones, knowing their jobs are protected and their livelihoods are safe. Ron is running for Congress not only to ensure that his community has strong and effective Democratic representation in Washington, but also to fight the forces of apathy and cynicism coming from across the political spectrum. -and- Brig. General Ron Sullivan Chief, Acquisition, Personnel & Ethics Law at Army Futures Command // Brigadier General (USAR), Chief Judge, Army Court of Criminal Appeals (IMA) Brigadier General (BG) Ronald D. “Ron” Sullivan’s career spans over 30 years as an Army Judge Advocate, and he now serves as the Chief Judge for U.S. Army Court of Criminal Appeals (IMA). In the U.S. Army Reserve, his previous assignments include: SJA, 377th Theater Sustainment Cmd., Deputy Cdr (East), U.S. Army Reserve Legal Command; Cdr, 87th Legal Operations Detachment (LOD); CJA, Central Medical Area Readiness Spt. Group; Deputy Cdr., 2nd LOD; Team Ldr.,1st LOD;  Asst. General Counsel, Army Air Force Exchange Service; and his first USAR assignment, in 2006, was as a Training Officer, U S. Army TDS, Defense Counsel Assistance Program. In his civilian capacity, he is the Chief of Acquisition, Personnel and Ethics Law Division, U.S. Army Futures Command, OSJA in Austin, Texas.  BG Sullivan hails San Antonio, Texas.  He earned his BBA Degree (Information Systems) from Howard University in 1993, and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Army.  He earned his JD from The University of Kansas, School of Law in 1996.  His military education includes graduation from: The U.S. Army War College, The U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, The Combined Arms and Services Staff School, The Judge Advocate Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, and The U.S. Army Airborne School. BG Sullivan served on Active Duty from 1996 to 2005 with assignments at the 10th Mountain Division (LI) & Fort Drum, NY; US Army Trial Defense Service, at Fort Meade (Maryland), The Contract Appeals Division (Virginia); The DoD, Office of Military Commissions, Office of the Chief Prosecutor (Virginia and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.) He is licensed to practice law in Kansas and Texas.  He is admitted to practice in multiple federal courts including the United States Supreme Court.  His military awards and decorations include: The Defense Meritorious Service Medal, The Army Meritorious Service Medal (with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters), the Army Commendation Medal (with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters), and the Parachutist Badge. BG Sullivan is married to Nicholle Floyd Sullivan, Esq., and they have two sons, Brandon and Collin. See you Wednesday! Wednesday, January 10 · 1:00pm – 2:00pm EST Video call link: [( Or dial: ‪(US) +1 651-571-1259‬ PIN: ‪460 226 103‬# More phone numbers: [ [Join the Celebration Online]( Black to San Francisco (B2SF) powered by the San Francisco Human Rights Commission Date: Friday, February 2, 2024 Location: War Memorial Veterans Building, San Francisco, CA We are excited to invite you to a significant and empowering event: Black to San Francisco (B2SF) powered by the San Francisco Human Rights Commission. Join us in creating space for connection, networking, and Black economic success. B2SF represents a unique opportunity to support and contribute to the development of an HBCU satellite in San Francisco. B2SF is designed to bring together a diverse group of individuals who are passionate about empowering the Black community, fostering economic opportunities, and nurturing the leaders of tomorrow. Throughout this convening, participants will engage in discussions, workshops, and networking sessions aimed at creating a supportive environment for the development of economic opportunities within the Black community.  In addition, all attendees are invited to join us on February 1 for Dreaming Forward, an event honoring the creation and impact of the [Dream Keeper Initiative]( Your presence would greatly contribute to the vibrant exchange of ideas and the collective effort to empower and develop Black leaders and economic prospects. Further details regarding agenda, guest speakers, and registration will follow shortly. We are offering scholarships to a limited number of our HBCU representatives.  This event is invitation only and non-transferable Please mark your calendar for these important dates and stay tuned for further updates. We look forward to welcoming you to San Francisco for B2SF. [RSVP]( Upcoming KAIROS Conversations January 17 Mark Riddle Future Majority January 24 Elissa Johnson Vice President of Criminal Justice Campaigns FWD.us Save the Dates Jan 15th @ 10am MLK Celebration at Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church 1488 Rev. Dr. Fletcher Crawford Way The Bronx, NY Jan 18th, 2024 | 8-10pm KAIROS @ USCM @ HQ Powered by Black 2 San Francisco Washington, D.C. [RSVP]( February 1st & 2nd, 2024 Black 2 San Francisco San Francisco, CA KAIROS "a time when conditions are right for the accomplishment of a crucial action : the opportune and decisive MOMENT" "The right or critical MOMENT" [Website icon]( [Instagram icon]( [LinkedIn icon]( [YouTube icon]( [Facebook icon]( Copyright (C) 2024 Atlas Strategy Group. All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: Atlas Strategy Group 837 Washington Ave Bronx, NY 10451-4842 USA Want to change how you receive these emails? 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