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DR. JANIS C. BROOKS

"PASSIONATE ABOUT HELPING PEOPLE!"


Attributes

Visionary: 

  • Founded the first “Black Lives Matter Organization” in North Versailles in 1990. The name of the Non Profit was “Citizens to Abolish Domestic Apartheid, Inc.” The organization rebranded 3 years ago.

Forerunner: 

  • First Black woman to be a candidate for Congress in South Western PA.
  • First person in the State of Pennsylvania to survey individuals on the “Hyper Sensitivity Pesticide Registry.”

Strength / Tenacity: 

  • Co-founded the Black Student Union at Clarion University. 
  • As a student filed a “Racial Grievance” against Clarion resulting in the desegregation of the University. 
  •  Because of my candidacy, I personally was threatened and funding for nonprofit was threatened. 
  • At a Democratic Endorsement Event, a Notary refused to notarize my petitions.
  • Prevented from speaking at various events and was verbally assaulted at a democratic endorsement event. 
  • Was denied access to speak at numerous democratic events.
  • Lack of public acknowledgement while non-minority candidates were acknowledged.
  • Was placed in a corner, in the back, at the kitchen door at a Democratic event. Democratic lead stopped by the table to attempt to taunt me.
  • Registered voters were instructed not to sign my petitions.

Community Advocate:

  • Prevented Allegheny County from taking historic African American land in Crestas Terrace by “Eminent Domain.”
  • Founded the organization “Concerned Black Parents of East Allegheny” to address the racial and educational discrimination in the school district in North Versailles, PA.
  •  Presented numerous policy papers.
  • Filed a complaint with the State Department of Education concerning disparate treatment of minority students.
  • Spoke against Fracking in the Black community.
  • Prepare meals for children, families, and senior citizens.
  • Provided masks and holiday gifts for children, families, and senior citizens.
  •  Provided Holiday Gift Baskets for needy families.
  • Served as a point of contact for five churches and Children and Adults Developmental Agency Programs for toy distribution from Toys for Tots.
  • Racial & Social Justice Activist:
  • Attended the March on Washington as a child.
  •  Race Relations Lead for 3rd Army/Germany. 
  • Founded in 2006 and pastored the Church Of Inclusion International Ministries (COIIM).
  •  Community Speaker
  •  Developed a PowerPoint Presentation on “The Negative Effects of the Use of Militarization Methods by the Police.” 
  •  Received awards for community activism.
  •  Community Health Deputy. CADAprograms is collaborating with the East Allegheny School District, The Resilience Project, and UPMC to offer a COVID vaccine clinic. Special emphasis on the elderly disabled including the blind, children with illnesses and those without transportation. Areas identified for services but not limited to are: N. Versailles, Braddock, North Braddock, Clairton, East McKeesport, Homestead, McKeesport, Turtle Creek, Pitcairn, and Wilmerding

Women’s Right’s Activist: 

  •  Planned and implemented the first statewide conference on Environmental Illness (Chemical Sensitivity). Chemical Sensitivity disproportionately impacts more women than men.  Conference was held at the University of Pittsburgh.
  •  Is a member of: the United Nations (NGO) Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). 
  • A member of The United Nations National Council of Women of the United States. 
  •  Presented a paper at a parallel event at the United Nations entitled “A Strategic Plan for Gender Equality in Agribusiness in the Nations.” 
  •  Member of the League of Women Voters


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