Author Archives: DMcKenzie
Something in the Water
I may be the only person in Fresno County hoping this drought lasts, because there is obviously something in the water that is killing our community. Tonight the State Center Community College District Board voted to amend the contract of Chancellor Dr. Deborah Blue that will result in her stepping down in June of this year and retiring from the system in June 2015. More often then not, I have friends, family, and colleagues from other parts of the state ask me….what’s up with Fresno? And this is yet another example.
Read the story in the Fresno Bee here http://www.fresnobee.com/2014/03/04/3803635/crowd-packs-public-forum-to-support.html
Save the Date April 26, 2014!
Black Women Organized for Political Action, a non-profit 501(c)4 bi-partisan organization in partnership with the Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce will host a forum for candidates in the June 2014 Primary Election.
More information for candidates to participate and how you can propose questions coming soon.
The Maddy Daily
The Maddy Daily is a free e-newsletter that chronicles the politics and public policy issues occurring throughout the San Joaquin Valley on a daily basis. To subscribe, please contact eriggs@csufresno.edu.
I will post stories and information from The Daily on this blog – specifically articles regarding Fresno/Madera Counties, but thought I would offer the opportunity if you would like to get it direct. NOTE: The Daily provides links to outside websites of local and national newspapers and articles. Some times you will need to have an account or register (some free some paid) in order to view the full article.
You can also view past Maddy Daily emails by visiting their website at http://www.maddyinstitute.com/news/maddy-daily.
Happy Reading!
Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce recognizes work of elected officials and their partnership and support of the African-American community.
Me with my district representative and one of the night’s honorees, Assemblymember Jim Patterson.
Had to get a pic with Congressman Andy Vidak. It was working for his father Jim at the Tulare County Office of Education that brought me to the Central Valley almost 15 years ago.
BWOPA - Fresno/San Joaquin Valley 