FMCRC Chair To Demonstrate Against Chairman Ben Bernanke In Washington D.C.
Planned Hunger Stike: January 5, 2010
Contact: Al Pina
(941) 284-0688
814 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Suite 210 Coral Gables, Fl 33134
Message To Florida Minority Community: "I made a promise to many of you that I would no longer engage hunger strikes as a mechanism of protest due to my health. I am sorry to tell you that I now have to break this promise. The Federal Reserve Board of Governors in Washington D.C. (Chair Ben Bernanke) continue to ignore your voices in spite of the continued growth of poverty and unemployment in our communities that have been the direct result of their policies. They attempt to relegate our communities and businesses to the Federal Reserve Board of Atlanta that is nothing more than a bank board room. I will not allow Mr. Bernanke to ignore your voices and cries in Florida any longer. You (Florida Minority Communities) are the future of our great nation but must have access to resources and tools to become the architects of your destiny. I will work with leaders to ensure your voices are heard" Al Pina, Chair-FMCRC
Copy of Certified Letter Sent To FRB Chairman Ben Bernanke:
November 20, 2009
Federal Reserve System
Board of Governors
Chairman Ben Bernanke
20th & "C" Streets, NW
Copy:
Honorable Barney Frank Honorable Chris Dodd
Chair Chair
House Financial Services Committee Senate Banking Committee
2252 Rayburn Bldg 448 Russell Building
RE: Hunger Strike against Chairman Bernanke Set for January 5, 2010 at
“Compassionate Capitalism- It is not a matter of fairness; it is a matter of economic survival for there is no greater asset than that of human capital”
Dear Mr. Bernanke:
We have made several requests for your attention to the economic concerns of the underserved minority communities of
The economic distress of minority communities may be one of the most pressing issues facing
With the emerging global economy, resources will become more limited in scope and nature for minority communities and businesses.
The ability of minority communities to access resources and develop the ability to counter rising unemployment is critical to not only the health of minority communities and businesses in
Because of your continue lack of willingness to come to
Minorities account for over 40% of
There is no doubt that there must be a complete paradigm shift in your view of community revitalization of inner cities. Data conclusively links the overall economic health of all major metropolitan areas to job creation within their surrounding inner cities. This is not more evident than in
The Global economy will forever change the face of this nation. Minorities are the future economic soldiers who will serve to continue to ensure that the values of our country are multiplied that will in turn ensure we as a country remain strong and the global economic leader for centuries to come. But you as the Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board System must ask yourself are the minority communities and businesses properly prepared to meet this challenge of becoming a major contributor to the gross domestic product of our country.
This is not a minority issue but a national issue that presses directly to the future of this great country of ours. . How many scientists, teachers, doctors, engineers and so on has this country lost because of loss of hope and dreams? Whether we as a country want to see the future or not, it will not stop the fact that minorities will make up over 50% of the population in years to come in such states as
Again, it is our hope that I do not have to launch such a demonstration on January 5th but that you will come visit
We thank you for your consideration on this very important issue. If there are any questions or concerns, please contact myself at either (813) 598-6361 or (941) 284-0688. We thank you for your leadership on this matter.
Cordially,
Al Pina
Chair
www.fmcrc.org
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(941) 284-0688
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Department of the Treasury
Ms. Sheila Bair Secretary Timothy Geithner
Chairwoman 500
Room MB-6028
Roger Campos (President, Minority Business Roundtable), Aracely Panameno (Director, Latino Affairs-Center for Responsible Lending) John Gamboa (Greenlining Institute) Roger Campos (President, Minority Business Roundtable) David Lizarraga (Chairman, United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce) Greg B. Macabenta (National Chairman, National Federation of Filipino American Associations) Winnie Tang (President- Organization of Chinese Americans, South Florida Chapter) Elaine Black (President-Liberty City Trust) Ron Frazier (Chairman- BAC Funding Corporation) Joy Bruce (Founder-President/CEO, NANAY Inc.) Raul Espinosa (President- Fairness In Procurement Alliance) Reggie Clyne Esq. (Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr., Bar Association) Orson Aguilar (Director, Greenlining Institute) Johnson Ng (Executive Director, United Chinese Association of Florida) Val Dagani (Founder, Filipino American Coalition of Florida) Doug Mayorga (President, Florida Minority Chamber of Commerce) Rolando Sanchez-Medina, Esq. (President, Cuban American Bar Association) Nydia Menendez, Esq. (President, Puerto Rican Bar Association) Jorge A. Mestre, Esq.(Hispanic National Bar Association) Kerth J. Conze, Esq. (President, Haitian Bar Association) Jay Kim, Esq. (Asian Bar Association) Dr. Rubio Arnesto (President, Cuban American Publisher’s Association) Sylvia Alvarez (President, Housing & Education Alliance) Tomas Lares (Coalition of Latino Central Florida Faith Based Organizations) Glorious J. Johnson (Council Member, City of Jacksonville) Dr. Bessie Fletcher (President, Mothers & Daughters Inc.) Vicente Rodriquez (Hispanic Publishers Association) Raphael Cosme (La Prensa Orlando) Debra Reyes (President, Neighborhood Lending Partners) Dorothy Hughes (President, Gateway Economic Empowerment Coalition) Maria Benton (President, Spain in Jacksonville) Eddie Stanton (President, Mad Dads Inc.) Romeo De La Paz (Chair, Filipino American Foundation)
Asian American Chamber of Commerce-Jacksonville (Dr. Mel Carbonell, President)
Filipino American Coalition of
Fil-Am Council of
Asian American Federation of
NANAY, Inc (Bennie Trinidad, Exec Vice-President & COO)
NANAY
QBIS Group, Inc. (Eva Bruce, Chair person & CEO)
Cambodian American Community Services - (Jadranko (Jay) Gogalija, Government Affairs Financial Matters Program Director)
Fil-Am Political
Asian American Heritage Council (Karen Nguyen, President)
A-Major Multimedia (Andrew Jeng - Vice-Chair)
Organization of Chinese Americans -
Council for Filipino American Organizations (CFAO),
Bataan Corregidor Memorial Foundation, Osceola Co. (Pedro I
Bayanihan International Ladies Assoc., Seminole Co. (Julieann Cruz - President)
Filipino-American Assoc. South Orange &Osceola Co, Osceola Co. (Erlinda Rodas-President)
Filipino American Veterans Assoc., Orange Co. (Angel Salvador-President)
Gawad Kalinga Orlando, Orange Co. (Rainer Guevarra-Coordinator)
Ilonggo Assoc., Orange Co. (Jeanette O'Meara-President)
Knights of Rizal, Orange Co. (Alex de Guzman-Commander)
Ladies for Rizal, Orange Co. (Naty Ordona, DMD-President)
Philippine American Chamber of Commerce, Orange Co. (NV Bouffard-President)
VisMindaLuz Assoc. Orange Co. (Nena Adonay-President)
80-20 Educational Foundation (Edward Lin, Director)
NANAY Health Center Inc (Badette Llurba, Chair)
Philippine American Federation of
Philippine American Cultural Foundation of
Han Foundation
United Chinese Association of