DIVERSITY IN EMPOWERMENT

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Greetings:

The release date for this book is timely and parallels the Federal Government’s efforts to restore the economy.

My book, “Diversity in Empowerment”, is one view of how ordinary people may position themselves through modeling and following certain strategies to become empowered and begin to rebuild assets on "main street."

WHY write a book centered around the theme of diversity? Diversity suggests a variety or a collection of many things. Hence, the need to identify many sources of revenue streams during these times of economic uncertainty!

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Isaiah Miller, Sr.
1920 Centerville Turnpike, Ste. 117 – 280
Virginia Beach, VA 23464 Message Center: 202-331-4492; email: imiller105@hotmail.com website: www.irim-3.com

“DIVERSITY IN EMPOWERMENT”

SYNOPSIS

The Federal Government is downsizing in spite of extending aide to the mortgage and financial sectors. And in the process, power, influence and resources are being shifted back to the community for control. This process is called devolution, or downsizing. My book captures that process and how you may benefit from it.

“Diversity in Empowerment” is a book about empowerment! As the author, my aim is to call attention to how some people access government funding and resources while others stand by and watch. Also, a key focus of the book is to provide the reader, especially young adults, with alternatives to sports and entertainment. The book truly amplifies the vision of many people who are wrestling with trying to find available career options.

During pre - publishing reviews, real estate developers and social entrepreneurs found that this book gives an excellent snap shot of how local, state and federal government programs are systematically integrated.

I wrote “Diversity in Empowerment” to show that as downsizing occurs, opportunities abound if you are willing to view yourself at the next level. For example, there are federally supported programs that foster community control of real estate and community financial institutions. In addition, the local organizations that have the vision to initiate and manage these kinds of endeavors are eligible to receive free technical assistance, and grant funding for administrative cost. Moreover, drawing on my knowledge and experience, I can report that the significance of these type initiatives is that they can cause people with meager means to accumulate assets. According to one source, people on "main street" have lost in excess of $250 billion due to the subprime mortgage lending debacle. Therefore, the release of “Diversity in Empowerment” could not have come at a better time since it is a tool that can help affected individuals and families to rebound by providing self-help strategies, and both a strategic plan and business plan model.

“Diversity in Empowerment” is a book about how ordinary people may partner with the Federal Government, foster self -sufficiency and transform as beneficiaries of the economic mainstream.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mr. Isaiah Miller, Sr., a Vietnam Veteran Officer and Bronze Star recipient, holds a B.S. degree from Tuskegee University and a Master of Urban Studies from Howard University. He has 30 years executive community planning and development related experience.

Within the private sector, he founded The Community Development Assistance Project (CDAP), performed as a real estate developer, and acted as a freelance community investment specialist, author and publisher.

Within the public sector, he has served as an executive real estate project manager and development coordinator under both the District of Columbia mayoralty administrations of the Honorable Walter E. Washington and the Honorable Marion Barry, Jr.

ISBN: 978-1-59975-199-3: 180 pages - First Published February 2008

                                    TABLE OF CONTENTS

Dedication
The Devolution Paradigm
Contents
Appendices
Acknowledgments
Definitions
Introduction
In Perspective
Entrepreneurial Spirit
The Condition of the City Revisited
Store Houses Run Over
A Basis for Planning
Getting Organized
Uncle Sam as a Partner
Faith-based and Government Partnerships
Universities and Government Partnerships
Your Choice, a Variety of Programs for Youth Too
Tracking Federal Resources                                                                                       Maneuvering the Grant Process
8 Reasons for Obtaining 501©(3) Nonprofit
Organize & Build Your Own Empowerment Projects                                                      The Strategic Plan                                                                                                                     The Business Plan
Political and Administrative Infrastructure
Vigilance, Motivation and Inspiration
Epilogue
Bibliography

APPENDICES

1.   Open letter to Julian Bond
2.   Open letter to a family advocacy organization
3.   Mobile questionnaire
4.   Open letter to Minister Farrakhan

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