Obama's 'Green the Block' Sept. 11: Fun, Music, Block Parties, Bubble Gum and Dumpster Diving

Thursday, September 10, 2009 | Kristinn

[kristinn]

Matthew Vadum recently reported that Barack Obama was operating under the radar to subvert observances of the anniversary of the September 11 attacks by using anti-American leftists Van Jones and Lennox Yearwood to hijack the day with a radical environmental agenda under the guise of Green the Block, a joint project of their respective groups Green for All and the Hip Hop Caucus.

Sure enough, the project has been pretty much ignored by the media, even by the conservative media that covered the Van Jones saga.

Below are examples of events listed at Green the Block for this Friday, September 11, 2009--the eight anniversary of the attacks.

Bowling Green:

Bowling Green, KY
September 11, 2009 03:30PM to 05:00PM
Hosted by Carrie Barnette Event Description:
Featuring a concert by hip-hop sensations, "Nappy Roots" and an Energy and Job Fair, Green the Block - Bowling Green will let people know about the importance of energy efficiency, how they can do it and how they can find jobs that do it!

Kalamazoo:

Kalamazoo, MI September 11, 2009 05:00PM to 10:00PM
Hosted by Joe Orchanian
Event Description:
Every year western michigan university host bronco bash, a festival that draws hundreds of organizations and thousands of patrons. Last year, we launched the first ever WMU green team. With the efforts of only a handful of people, we were able to reduce the waste produced by the event by 70%. We advertised recycling containers, and sorted through garbage looking for cans and bottles.
We need to do this again, and we need people to help make it happen for the second year in a row!

Nashville:

Green The Block with Gateway 2 Heritage
Nashville, TN
September 11, 2009 12:00PM to 02:00PM
Hosted by Sizwe Herring
Event Description:
Join the teams at Tennessee State University's Gateway 2 Heritage and EarthMatters Tennessee with music on the courtyard. Come learn about sustainability, environmental justice and how to green up our community and campus life.

Charlotte:

Charlotte, NC September 11, 2009 05:00PM to 10:00PM
Hosted by Jonathan Nazeer
Event Description:
Green the Block Charlotte will be held in the Hidden Valley Community and feature * Community Giveaway ** Clean the Block * Community Cook-out** Retrofit the Block * Green the Block Rally featuring local Celebrities, Politicial and Business Leaders ** Green Collar Job and Job Training Information * Green Business Showcase. (co-sponsored by Rib Palace and Powerade)

Newark:

Say It, Spray It, Recycle It Too
Newark, NJ
September 11, 2009 10:00AM to 04:00PM
Hosted by Pamela B. Daniels
Event Description:
Help design and paint a 'Green the Block' mural at the Hunterdon Street Community Garden. The Working Green Youth Employees have spent the summer training in landscape design in City Parks. The Community Garden at 288 Hunterdon Street is their final project, and we want you-the Newark community to add the finishing touches to the spot. Can't paint? That's okay too! Come out and show your support as we collect recyclable materials from neighboring businesses and homeowners to deliver to the West Orange Recycling Center, the local Newark depot.
Join Working Green, Building Green Solutions, and fellow Newarkers as we encourage the Hunterdon Street Community too 'Green the Block!'
Food, drinks, and music dependent upon sponsorship.

This event is the rare one that mentions our troops:

Vallejo:

Vallejo, CA
September 11, 2009 11:00AM to 07:00PM
Hosted by Janna Besh
Event Description:
Community Picnic. Solano Green Alliance will be having a old fashioned Picnic in City Park in Vallejo. Families and other Community members are encouraged to bring a picnic and celebrate with us to honor the troops that risk their lives everyday for our Country. We will be also doing a park clean up that day. The City Park playground was built by the community. Time: 11:00am to 7:00pm

Bethlehem:

Bethlehem, PA
September 11, 2009 12:00PM to 02:00PM
Hosted by Jerz E. Brown
Event Description:
As the third largest market in the state of PA the Lehigh Valley aka ABE MSA has long been slept on for its spirit of community, art, entreprenu8erialism, and most importantly hip-hop culture! Join Jerz E Brown aka Grand Master IRON FiST and the Hip-Hop Culture Foundation in a effort to unite with our people from across the country and represent for mother earth!

(Bethlehem will also have an open mic and 'community gathering' 6-9:30 p.m. on 9/11)

Los Angeles:

Green Neat Angels Los Angeles , CA
September 11, 2009 12:00PM to 02:00PM
Hosted by Todd Roberts
Event Description:
To help cleanse the community In environment from trash droping and dumping demonds . Also to wash alway gum thats has been harden on the cement And to educate the younger generation of green neat angels .

Many of the Green the Block events promise fun! For example, Sacramento:

Green Oak Park! Sacramento, CA
September 11, 2009 05:00PM to 08:00PM
Hosted by Charles Mason
Event Description:
Date/Time: September 11, 2009, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Host: Ubuntu Green, Oak Park Neighborhood Association, Oak Park Weed and Seed, Oak Park Business Association
• Green the Block is a national movement to have Green the Block events in communities nationwide on September 11th (National Day of Service). www.greentheblock.net This is a partnership of Green for All and the Hip Hop Caucus in coordination with the Obama Administration.
• The Oak Park event will have partner organizations set up educational/food tables and educate visitors on green lifestyles.
• Community members will participate in creating a green community art project.
• Musical performances, food and other fun activities for the entire family

I'll close out this report with the only event (out of several dozen, but not all, of the Green the Block events I looked at) that pays tribute to those murdered on Sept. 11 and those who tried to save them:

Houston:

Houston, TX
September 11, 2009 01:00PM to 07:00PM
Hosted by Mamie McGowan
Event Description:
Green the Block activities include:
The coming together to memorialize the fallen victims and heroes of “911” in a way that will allow us to proactively build on their sacrifice, the event will be held at The Church At Bethel’s Family, Friday 9/11/09 from 1:00p.m. ‐ 7:00p.m. An opening service will honor those lives lost during the tragedy of 9.11.01 and to pay tribute to those who continue to proudly serve today. Afterward the youth of the neighboring areas will arrive and be treated to a day of educational games, interactive sessions and have an opportunity to plant their own crop in our new Vegetable Garden located on the church’s property.SNIP

[FlingWingFlyer]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvj6zdWLUuk&NR=1

[AmericanInTokyo]

I am not kidding here folks.

This is STRAIGHT out of the Cuban Committees for the Defense of the Revolution (CDRs), which they also replicated in Sandinista Nicaragua, and Bolivarian Venezuela.

Exactly the same tactics. And on 9-11!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Freedom56v2]

Yeah it is pretty unbelievable. So there is no national program to officially honor and recognize those who lost their lives and those who saved others on 9/11. Just this green the block crap?! Wow :(

[AmericanInTokyo]

Damn sons of bitches.

[radiohead]

I generally dislike the Jersey Girls, but I think this would be a good time to hear from them. I can’t believe the chutzpah of Zero and his gang!

[FlingWingFlyer]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tksDondTL_Q

[AmericanInTokyo]

Wait till Michelle Malkin and/or Ann Coulter get their hands on THIS.

[GeronL]

The only thing thats going to erase 9/11/2001 is if they drop nukes on us on 9/11/2009

[kcvl]

This Friday, September 11th, its a block party nationwide as Americans come together to strengthen
and serve their communities in nearly 100 Green the Block events across the USA.

Green The Block is the new brainchild of “Green For All” and the “Hip Hop Caucus.” The two groups also partnered with President Obama’s “United We Serve” initiative for this National Day of Service and Remembrance on September 11.

Green the Block is all about true grassroots organizing which is primarily done by schools, community groups and churches.

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Sam O’BryantBrownfields Program Administrator
Little Rock, Arkansas Area

Manage $3 million in EPA grants that foster the environmental redevelopment of Brownfield areas in Pulaski County, AR

Sam’s wife, Jacqueline, is currently employed as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney with Arkansas’ 6th Judicial District.

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Pulaski County Green The Block Day
Little Rock , AR
September 11, 2009 12:00PM to 06:30PM

Hosted by Sam O’Bryant
Event Description:

This event is initiated by Pulaski County Government in Little Rock, Arkansas. Pulaski County Brownfields Program will spearhead the adminstrative and organizational efforts along with the Pulaski County Community Services Department.

Numerous sponsors and partners will participate in a city wide recycling, trash pick-up and inner city neighborhood clean-up project. Local school districts in Pulaski County will participate along with radio stations and other non-profits.

Festivities and opening ceremonies start at 12 noon.

Please call 501-340-6157 for more information on how you can get involved with Green The Block in Little Rock, Arkansas on September 11, 2009.

Max Attendees: 350

Location:
3805 West 12th Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72204

http://tinyurl.com/kqoehz

[kristinn]

Don't get mad. Recycle your tires! Join the litter committee!

Peoria:

(Press release)

Date: September 4, 2009
Released by: Alma Brown, Communications Manager
Subject: Mayor’s Litter Committee Sponsoring Tire Recycling Event

The Mayor’s Litter Committee is hosting a tire recycling event from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. on September 11, 2009. A limit of 5 tires per Peoria resident will be accepted free of charge in the park at Greenlawn Avenue and Ann Street on Peoria’s Southside. Identification verifying residence in the City of Peoria will be required. Tire collection dumpsters will be provided by Waste Management. Tire tossers are needed. For information, or to volunteer, contact Vin Glover at 773-297-0824.

This event is being held during National Green the Block initiative in conjunction with Green for All and the Hip Hop Caucus, which are initiatives to mobilize low-income communities and communities of color to ensure participation in the clean-energy economy. Green For All and The Hip Hop Caucus and are co-convening a diverse coalition of national and local organizations to support the principles of Green the Block, elevate successful local and city-wide green economy models, and build awareness and educate communities of color about the social, environmental and economic benefits of going green. This is open to all residents of Peoria.

[FlingWingFlyer]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_-x9kMPauc&feature=related

[swheats]

9/11 we remember. Some of us meant it when we said we’ll never forget. 9/12 we move forward.

As a matter of fact I still have the flag on my car antenna.

[CAluvdubya]

Sorry for the graphic comment but I can barely contain myself over this.

I understand completely! I think of the lives lost and the loved ones still trying to cope with that loss and this bozo and his cronies come along and dance on their graves.

Our country is too good for them and we need to get them the h*ll out!

[Kickass Conservative]

Apparently, the Terrorists have won.

Last one out turns off the lights.

[FlingWingFlyer]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyJTIXKI1mA

[RonDog]

Below are examples of events listed at Green the Block for this Friday, September 11, 2009...

See also, from wikipedia.org:

The color green has a special place in Islam.

It is used in the decoration of mosques, the bindings of Qur'ans, the silken covers for the graves of Sufi saints, and in the flags of various Muslim countries. Green has been associated with Islam for many centuries. It is not clear why this is so.

Some say green was Muhammad’s favorite color and that he wore a green cloak and turban. Others believe that it symbolizes nature and life, hence the physical manifestation of God.

In the Qur'an (Surah 76:21 http://www.openburhan.net/ob.php?sid=76&vid=21 ), it is said that the inhabitants of paradise will wear green garments of fine silk. While the reference to the Qur'an is verifiable, it is not clear if other explanations are reliable or mere folklore.

Regardless of its origins, the color green has been considered especially Islamic for centuries.

[two23]

Dumpster Diving—he just wants to see how far the New Recruits are willing to go to lick his shoes.
3 generations of family and education deprivation is finally paying off for the entrenched commies.

[FlingWingFlyer]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuvbBwsMTgI

[CAluvdubya]

Apparently, the Terrorists have won.

Not as long as there's still one person willing to stand up and yell, "YOU LIE!"

[easternsky]

Monday He gave a Speech to his union boys, Tuesday he speaks to Our Children. Today he speaks to Everybody who will listen. Now Green day in place of Memorial. Mr. Wilson still called Him a Liar, and Saturday is the Tea Party.