LOSQ
THE LOYAL OPPOSITION TO THE STATUS QUO, INC.
THE LOYAL OPPOSITION TO THE STATUS QUO, INC.
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LOSQ
THE LOYAL OPPOSITION TO THE STATUS QUO, INC. |
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| 03/18/06 | The initial meeting of the group took place in Room 1-C at the Ypsilanti District Library (YDL) 5577 Whittaker Road, Ypsilanti, MI. 13 persons attended. |
| 06/24/06 | An adult community think tank took place in the Community Room of the YDL. 17 persons attended. |
| 06/25/06 | The Ann Arbor News Article, "Social Issues Drive New Group" was published. The name Loyal Opposition to the Status Quo was used for the first time. |
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A meeting billed as the Youth Think Tank was held in the Community Room of the YDL. 20 persons attended. |
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The Ann Arbor News Article, “Teens Talk about Attitude” was published. |
| An organizational meeting took place. Interim Officers were selected. The purpose of the organization was adopted, to wit: The purpose of the Loyal Opposition to the Status Quo is to advance the social and economic life of African-Americans and other minorities through education, communication, and rational thought, leadership and community attitudes. |
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| The Articles of Incorporation was filed with the State of Michigan | |
| The LOSQ’s Town Hall meeting took place, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the YDL. The title of the event was: “Rap – Hip Hop, Who’s Allowed and Who’s not; A community dialogue generated by the statements of Don Imus and others.” Approximately 40 persons attended. The format included a panel of 9 persons and was led by Professor Ron Woods, of Eastern Michigan University. | |
| The LOSQ in conjunction with Eastern Michigan University (EMU) sponsored at Youth Summit. This event saw 65 youths from elementary schools, middle schools and high schools locally and from Detroit to Flint, MI, discussing the topic” A push for Life: Changing Attitudes of African-American Youth Toward Education” and seeking solutions to the problem why their peers were not achieving academic excellence in greater numbers. Breakout groups were established. Because we wanted the young people to discuss the issues raised without their parents, sponsors or other adults being present, a breakout session was held for the adults. This proved very informative as well. A major attraction in support of the program was the football game between Howard University, of Washington, D.C., a predominantly Black University, and Eastern Michigan University. In addition to the forum, EMU gave the students information regarding attending Eastern, a tour of the campus, a free lunch and free football tickets. |
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| The LOSQ conducted its first Black History Month program, in association with the YDL from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The title of the event was, “Images of African-American Life in Washtenaw County. Organizations that contributed to the event included the Washtenaw County Buffalo Soldiers, The Bentley History Library of the University of Michigan, the Palm Leaf Club, The African American Cultural and Historical Museum of Washtenaw County, Ypsilanti Rotary Veteran’s History Project, The Ypsilanti District Library and The Frontline Trailblazers for Veterans of Washtenaw County. The exhibits were outstanding, the information regarding genealogy was instructive and the panel discussion created a magic moment. Over 75 persons attended the event. | |
| The LOSQ attained 501(c) (3) recognition from the I.R.S. as a non-profit, tax-exempt organization. | |
| On Sunday, June 29 2008, 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Road, Ypsilanti, MI, The Loyal Opposition to the Status Quo, Inc. (LOSQ) hosted a Town Hall Meeting entitled, “Reverend Jeremiah Wright, Right or Wrong; A Community Discussion.” 20 persons attended. The purpose of the meeting was to have a thought provoking discussion about the controversial statements of Rev.Wright and the many issues generated by them. A video of Rev. Wright’s appearance on the Bill Moyer’s Public Broadcasting Systems show of April 25, 2008 was shown and a spirited discussion by the audience followed. |
