http://actsoffaithblog.com/op-ed-project-writing-to-change-the-world Encouraging You To Be YOU In All Of Your Fabulousness Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:37:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://actsoffaithblog.com/op-ed-project-writing-to-change-the-world/comment-page-1#comment-1263 Muse Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:29:23 +0000 http://actsoffaithblog.com/op-ed-project-writing-to-change-the-world/#comment-1263 Thanks for the info Faith! You ladies are such blessings. I don't know yall but I love you guys! I'm sending the Op-ed info to some of my friends. Shoot I might check it out myself. I work in finance, I have strong opinions about what is going on. Maybe I can write something too! I've also let folks on facebook know about this organization. Thanks for the info Faith! You ladies are such blessings. I don't know yall but I love you guys! I'm sending the Op-ed info to some of my friends. Shoot I might check it out myself. I work in finance, I have strong opinions about what is going on. Maybe I can write something too! I've also let folks on facebook know about this organization.

]]> http://actsoffaithblog.com/op-ed-project-writing-to-change-the-world/comment-page-1#comment-1249 ActsofFaithBlog Thu, 30 Jul 2009 06:32:02 +0000 http://actsoffaithblog.com/op-ed-project-writing-to-change-the-world/#comment-1249 Ananda: I'm attending BlogHer 2010 for sure. I'll be buying a ticket EARLY this time. I see the valuable information is priceless.Katie: Welcome. That was actually me, Faith, that talked about scholarships/sponsoring. Thank you for providing that information. I'm certain there are people who need assistance due to job loss and the economy who'd appreciate it.Brother OMi: Your welcome. Ananda: I'm attending BlogHer 2010 for sure. I'll be buying a ticket EARLY this time. I see the valuable information is priceless.Katie: Welcome. That was actually me, Faith, that talked about scholarships/sponsoring. Thank you for providing that information. I'm certain there are people who need assistance due to job loss and the economy who'd appreciate it.Brother OMi: Your welcome.

]]> http://actsoffaithblog.com/op-ed-project-writing-to-change-the-world/comment-page-1#comment-1244 Brother OMi Thu, 30 Jul 2009 04:06:23 +0000 http://actsoffaithblog.com/op-ed-project-writing-to-change-the-world/#comment-1244 great project. thanks for keeping me up on it. great project. thanks for keeping me up on it.

]]> http://actsoffaithblog.com/op-ed-project-writing-to-change-the-world/comment-page-1#comment-1242 katie Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:50:55 +0000 http://actsoffaithblog.com/op-ed-project-writing-to-change-the-world/#comment-1242 Khadija mentions the cost of OpEd Project seminars - 300 - as being high for some people. Which is why we scholarship up to 40% of every seminar we do. Here's our scholarship policy:We do everything possible to make The OpEd Project seminar affordable for everyone who is committed to writing an op-ed. Our scholarship protocol is as follows: We ask anyone requesting a scholarship to "pay in words" - by sending us a request in writing telling us why the assistance is needed, what op-ed you are committed to writing, and how it will contribute to changing the world. Once you have submitted a written request to us, we will work with you to find a price you can afford. We go on the honor system, but we ask that you request the minimum scholarship that will allow you to attend - so that we can accommodate others who are in need. If a discount of more than 50% is needed, we ask that you first contact your university or employer to see if they will match our scholarship, before requesting additional support from us. If that option is unavailable to you, we ask that you submit a 750-word draft op-ed, to be considered for a full scholarship. Our policy is to scholarship up to 40% of participants in any seminar. Scholarship slots are often filled well in advance, so if you are in need of a scholarship please contact us as early as possible. We very much hope you’ll be able to join us. Khadija mentions the cost of OpEd Project seminars – 300 – as being high for some people. Which is why we scholarship up to 40% of every seminar we do. Here's our scholarship policy:We do everything possible to make The OpEd Project seminar affordable for everyone who is committed to writing an op-ed. Our scholarship protocol is as follows: We ask anyone requesting a scholarship to "pay in words" – by sending us a request in writing telling us why the assistance is needed, what op-ed you are committed to writing, and how it will contribute to changing the world. Once you have submitted a written request to us, we will work with you to find a price you can afford. We go on the honor system, but we ask that you request the minimum scholarship that will allow you to attend – so that we can accommodate others who are in need. If a discount of more than 50% is needed, we ask that you first contact your university or employer to see if they will match our scholarship, before requesting additional support from us. If that option is unavailable to you, we ask that you submit a 750-word draft op-ed, to be considered for a full scholarship. Our policy is to scholarship up to 40% of participants in any seminar. Scholarship slots are often filled well in advance, so if you are in need of a scholarship please contact us as early as possible. We very much hope you’ll be able to join us.

]]> http://actsoffaithblog.com/op-ed-project-writing-to-change-the-world/comment-page-1#comment-1241 Ananda Wed, 29 Jul 2009 19:55:05 +0000 http://actsoffaithblog.com/op-ed-project-writing-to-change-the-world/#comment-1241 thanks for sharing info about the op ed project. like gina, i attended the op ed project session at blogher (1st one - on claiming your expertise). it was really helpful. i am still marinating on the things katie orenstien (excuse any spelling errors) talked about. i'm really excited that gina is cooking up some great things for the near future. many blessings, ananda thanks for sharing info about the op ed project. like gina, i attended the op ed project session at blogher (1st one – on claiming your expertise). it was really helpful. i am still marinating on the things katie orenstien (excuse any spelling errors) talked about. i'm really excited that gina is cooking up some great things for the near future. many blessings, ananda

]]> http://actsoffaithblog.com/op-ed-project-writing-to-change-the-world/comment-page-1#comment-1240 ActsofFaithBlog Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:25:00 +0000 http://actsoffaithblog.com/op-ed-project-writing-to-change-the-world/#comment-1240 Khadijah: Yes I will post more of these types of organizations as I hear about them. It costs $300 but I'm sure some big corporation would be willing to sponsor lower income women to participate.me: I really appreciate you letting me know that you've been encouraged reading this blog. We're having some serious conversations that cause people discomfort so I'm glad to know they're not dragging everyone down.gem2001: Oooh you have lots of great ideas I am certain! I can't wait to see what you come up with next. I definitely like the idea of the PAC. Khadijah: Yes I will post more of these types of organizations as I hear about them. It costs $300 but I'm sure some big corporation would be willing to sponsor lower income women to participate.me: I really appreciate you letting me know that you've been encouraged reading this blog. We're having some serious conversations that cause people discomfort so I'm glad to know they're not dragging everyone down.gem2001: Oooh you have lots of great ideas I am certain! I can't wait to see what you come up with next. I definitely like the idea of the PAC.

]]> http://actsoffaithblog.com/op-ed-project-writing-to-change-the-world/comment-page-1#comment-1238 g-e-m2001 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:33:21 +0000 http://actsoffaithblog.com/op-ed-project-writing-to-change-the-world/#comment-1238 I actually participated in both of The Op-Ed workshops at Blogher09. In fact, when I launch whatever it is that I launch, still mulling, one component of the entity would be a team of Black women that cranked out op eds on a regular basis, that would be all that they would do. Whenever I hold, whatever it is i am going to hold, still mulling, in addition to workshops on establishing PACS, and 501c3, c4, 527s etc, I want to include the op-ed workshop. I actually participated in both of The Op-Ed workshops at Blogher09. In fact, when I launch whatever it is that I launch, still mulling, one component of the entity would be a team of Black women that cranked out op eds on a regular basis, that would be all that they would do. Whenever I hold, whatever it is i am going to hold, still mulling, in addition to workshops on establishing PACS, and 501c3, c4, 527s etc, I want to include the op-ed workshop.

]]> http://actsoffaithblog.com/op-ed-project-writing-to-change-the-world/comment-page-1#comment-1235 me Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:42:14 +0000 http://actsoffaithblog.com/op-ed-project-writing-to-change-the-world/#comment-1235 This is such a great idea. I have received such encouragement and enlightenment since I began reading your posts. I thank you from my heart, for your words and your work on our behalf. This is such a great idea. I have received such encouragement and enlightenment since I began reading your posts. I thank you from my heart, for your words and your work on our behalf.

]]> http://actsoffaithblog.com/op-ed-project-writing-to-change-the-world/comment-page-1#comment-1231 Khadija Wed, 29 Jul 2009 05:26:53 +0000 http://actsoffaithblog.com/op-ed-project-writing-to-change-the-world/#comment-1231 I like practical, <strong>actionable</strong> ideas like the Op-Ed Project! Thanks for mentioning it.Peace, blessings and solidarity. I like practical, actionable ideas like the Op-Ed Project! Thanks for mentioning it.Peace, blessings and solidarity.

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