tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72749049986988477692011-12-06T05:08:43.577-05:00a blog for the next generation of black leadership.Jordan Michael Thierryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17336540971563602051noreply@blogger.comBlogger821100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274904998698847769.post-77980203106331694622010-04-15T12:34:00.002-04:002010-04-15T12:40:23.395-04:00

THURSDAY, April 15 (Tax Day)There’s still time…so fill out and mail back your census form TODAY!After the 2000 Census, the Census Bureau was able to return $305 million in savings to the federal Treasury because mail rates exceeded expectations — a move the Census Bureau would like to repeat in 2010...Mail back your 2010 Census form and help save taxpayer money:For every 1 percent increase in the

Kellibrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18036714158800232998noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274904998698847769.post-14431151971266270532010-04-07T13:30:00.001-04:002010-04-07T13:31:23.941-04:00

Please see the blog below on White House.gov on “Working to Make Our Recovery More Inclusive”http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/04/06/working-make-our-recovery-more-inclusive Also, here is a great story in the Atlanta Journal Constitution by Cynthia Tucker – please read & share bothhttp://blogs.ajc.com/cynthia-tucker/2010/04/07/8187/Obama’s American agenda benefits black America, too7:30 am

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By BET.com and staffhttp://www.bet.com/News/News_Health_Boy_Makes_Medical_BreakthroughTony Hansberry II, a 14-year-old, African-American high school freshman, has developed a surgical stitching technique that can ease post-surgery complications and lessen the chance of errors among physicians, Black America Web reports.Tony Hansberry has been working with Bruce Nappi, the administrative director

Kellibrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18036714158800232998noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274904998698847769.post-20593746119190412192009-03-31T09:12:00.001-04:002009-03-31T09:12:42.875-04:00

PRESS RELEASEFor Immediate ReleaseContact: Brandon Wallace 202.271.7409Email: wallace.motley@gmail.comMarch 31, 2009Motley Management LLC.Make Moves, Make Memories, Make a Difference.VIOLENCE SURVIVORS UNITE TO SUPPORT VICTIMS OF THE CARTHAGE, NORTH CAROLINA NURSING HOME MASSACRE AND THE BRUTAL MURDERS IN MILTON, MASSACHUSETTSThe William Kellibrew Foundation and ROOT Inc. (Reaching Out to

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News ● U.S. House of Representatives EDUCATION & LABOR COMMITTEECongressman George Miller, ChairmanAdvisory for Wednesday, March 18, 2009Press Office, 202-226-0853NATIONAL SERVICE NEWSTOMORROW – House to Vote on Legislation to Expand Service and Volunteer Opportunities for StudentsLegislation Answers President Obama’s call for Americans to ServeWASHINGTON, D.C. – Tomorrow, the U.S. House of

Kellibrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18036714158800232998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274904998698847769.post-88130227343518190752008-12-11T09:52:00.004-05:002008-12-11T09:57:30.320-05:00

Things are certainly winding down here at Black Youth Vote, but that is only the beginning. After the Black Youth Vote Civic Leadership Training Conference held in November, participants helped to give direction to the future of the program as well as enlist themselves in the preparation of preparing recommendations to the Obama transition team/administration and the 11th Congress. We are

Kellibrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18036714158800232998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274904998698847769.post-53594978542391552462008-12-03T07:05:00.002-05:002008-12-03T12:18:17.662-05:00

Last night was the most amazing night of my life. After 24 years of trying to make sense of my mother and brother's deaths, I finally came to the conclusion that their deaths meant peace for the entire world starting with peace in my own local community.The entire day of Tuesday, December 2, I simply could not wait until 8:00 p.m. when I was to start the "Victims and Survivors for Peace Sleep

Kellibrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18036714158800232998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274904998698847769.post-15153319027884630862008-11-21T10:47:00.002-05:002008-11-21T11:01:41.633-05:00

The Post Black Youth Vote! Civic Leadership Training Conference Teleconference had 12 attendees discussing, planning and organising. The agenda involved introducing new ideas conceived since the conference, going over volunteer assignments in the areas of building and maintaining a strong foundation and infrastructure, gearing up for an external campaign to brand and expand Black Youth Vote! and

Kellibrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18036714158800232998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274904998698847769.post-1461431956522493432008-11-14T11:13:00.004-05:002008-11-14T12:05:41.676-05:00

William Kellibrew: Let’s get right down to business. Young people are dealing with the question, “We voted, now what?” What do you suggest might be next steps to voting in this especially historic election?Kevin Powell: Wow! I think that young people have to really make voting and civic participation as natural as breathing and brushing their teeth. You know, someone said that the local elections

Kellibrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18036714158800232998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274904998698847769.post-83787081476430325512008-11-04T23:34:00.002-05:002008-11-04T23:37:30.941-05:00

Black Youth Vote! would like to officially Congratulate Senator and President-elect Barak Obama. If we ever thought about giving up Senator Obama reminded us tonight that giving up is only something that can be discarded. We must claim and define ourselves. Thank you Barak for your unwavering lesson.

Kellibrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18036714158800232998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274904998698847769.post-62551972858618161622008-11-04T20:11:00.002-05:002008-11-04T20:19:20.452-05:00

Tonight is certainly the night. Over 60 people are gathered here tonight at the National Council for Negro Women where Black Youth Vote!, a program of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation is holding our Command Center to monitor and support the staff and volunteers who are working on the ground. Most importantly, we are helping to protect the vote. There is so much to be

thethinkkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12474407547194120700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274904998698847769.post-37674454068534374782008-11-04T13:07:00.001-05:002008-11-04T13:12:00.032-05:00

NCBCP: Have you voted?RobDee: yesNCBCP: Great, how was it?RobDee: It was a beautiful thing. The reason it was is because I know I'm voicing my opinion and it could be beneficial to my desires.NCBCP: Awesome! Any other message?RobDee: Anyone who has a belief in whatever it is in life should not be afraid to satnd for it. We're in the land of democracy and it should be utilized to the fullest!

Kellibrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18036714158800232998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274904998698847769.post-57778221547469505232008-11-04T12:48:00.002-05:002008-11-04T12:51:37.181-05:00

Here is a conversation I had with a voter in Arkansas over Instant Message on Black Planet.NCBCP: Have you voted?Shyne: yes last friday as a matter of fact. NCBCP: great how was it? Shyne: it was great no problems voting i did see alot more young african american voters out voting early. :)NCBCP: that is an awesome story!

Kellibrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18036714158800232998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274904998698847769.post-54391165422405020082008-11-04T12:36:00.001-05:002008-11-04T12:36:58.007-05:00

Calls are pouring into the voter assistance hotline, 1-866-MYVOTE1. The top five hot spots are Cook County (Chicago), Illinois; Harris County (Houston), Jefferson County (Birmingham), Broward County (Fort Lauderdale) and Orleans Parish (New Orleans).

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Yvonne Scruggs Leftwich reported from Florida that St. Petersburg is experiencing issues around vandalism. Car and home windows displaying Obama stickers or signs are being broken. Sheila Tyson reported from Alabama that in Birmingham lines have been long since the polls opened at 7AM. She also reported that voters who recieved thier absentee ballots after 5:00PM yesterday. They were told by poll

Kellibrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18036714158800232998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274904998698847769.post-29687872287196846522008-11-04T12:35:00.001-05:002008-11-04T12:35:58.843-05:00

Yvonne Scruggs Leftwich reported from Florida that St. Petersburg is experiencing issues around vandalism. Car and home windows displaying Obama stickers or signs are being broken. Sheila Tyson reported from Alabama that in Birmingham lines have been long since the polls opened at 7AM. She also reported that voters who recieved thier absentee ballots after 5:00PM yesterday. They were told by poll

Kellibrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18036714158800232998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274904998698847769.post-23365394322572701222008-11-03T15:09:00.002-05:002008-11-03T15:27:03.393-05:00

This election has certainly turned out to be one of the most historic elections we have on the books. For instance, the campaigns have raised record amounts of contributions and for the first time a nomination for an African-American man for the democratic spot and a femail for the Republican Vice President spot. The dynamics are historic and we just dont have to sit idly by and watch. We can

Kellibrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18036714158800232998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274904998698847769.post-66990699782180387892008-10-30T17:11:00.002-04:002008-10-30T18:03:58.780-04:00

I cannot begin to tell you how busy it is at Black Youth Vote! We have been working tirelessly to prepare for our upcoming Post-Election Press Briefing on 12th November, 2008 at the National Press Club. We will have Jeff Johnson from B.E.T. who will moderate, Rev. Yearwood, Hip Hop Caucus, Kemba Smith, Kemba Smith Foundation, and many more young activists and mobilizers who will talk about the

Kellibrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18036714158800232998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274904998698847769.post-5845177444175194522008-10-23T09:10:00.003-04:002008-10-23T09:18:37.080-04:00

12 Days To Go!It's crunch time and the Election of the century and possibly of all time is nearing on 4th November. We are pressing hard here at the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation. Part of our GOTV efforts are focusing directly on what you need to know before you go to the polls. You may have heard these before, but as I was reading The Shock Doctrine by Naomi Klein, I could

Kellibrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18036714158800232998noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274904998698847769.post-73580993167057502442008-10-22T09:15:00.002-04:002008-10-22T09:23:59.220-04:00

Please Save-The-Date for the upcoming Black Youth Vote! Civic Leadership Training Conference in Washington, D.C. this November 13 - 15 as we deal with post-election issues and of course, a brand new president of the United States. No matter who that is, we are going to have to hold him or her accountable -- anything can happen to John McCain and Palin could also be the next president. The

Kellibrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18036714158800232998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274904998698847769.post-40902079004741123942008-10-16T07:58:00.003-04:002008-10-16T08:05:53.047-04:00

Bow Wow finished his Walk Across America Tour in Hartford, Connecticut yesterday. His 15 city tour included Washington, D.C., New York, Boston, Orangeburg, Richmond, Philly, Charlotte, and had a great launch in Atlanta at the CNN Center. Black Youth Vote! was on hand to vigorously support the launch and the overall tour. Thanks to the amazing partnership with Bow Wow, Black Youth Vote!

Kellibrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18036714158800232998noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274904998698847769.post-43359207193138368602008-10-10T09:05:00.000-04:002008-10-10T09:07:09.280-04:00

Kellibrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18036714158800232998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274904998698847769.post-71528763934180349642008-10-09T09:18:00.002-04:002008-10-09T09:39:05.827-04:00

Bow Wow is in Charlotte for a radio interview and will be in Greensboro, North Carolina at 12 Noon in the Student Center on the campus of North Carolina A&T. We will then visit Bennett College for Women at 2:00 p.m. Bow Wow is kicking off his pledge phase of his Walk Across America Tour for those who already registered. Bow Wow is asking that you do several things for your pledge commitment.1)

Kellibrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18036714158800232998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274904998698847769.post-66034818963585615742008-10-08T10:27:00.002-04:002008-10-08T10:33:02.904-04:00

Black Youth Vote! is definitely busy throughout the United States. Jeff Johnson Birmingham, Alabama on October 6 and it was a great success. Jeff received a presidential welcome from the crowd there and from BYV! coordinators. Our hats are off to Sheila and LaTosha for leading the effort in Alabama. Bow Wow will restart his campaign across America tomorrow by visiting Bennett and North

Kellibrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18036714158800232998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274904998698847769.post-3359806080744726852008-10-06T10:55:00.002-04:002008-10-06T11:05:22.887-04:00

The anticipation to Bow Wow's performance at BayFest was felt even in the hotel where we stayed. What we didn't know was that there were over 10,000 screaming fans waiting for Bow just two blocks away. When Bow took the stage his fans screamed to the top of their lungs and I hadn't seen anything like it from my direction. Bow wanted me to record his entire show while on stage. He performed

Kellibrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18036714158800232998noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274904998698847769.post-9659498858303471542008-10-05T07:37:00.002-04:002008-10-05T08:06:20.399-04:00

I knew when we reached the 2nd Street Festival in Richmond it was going to be an historic walk. This festival had the remininsce of Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald. Their mark was indellibly left on 2nd Street and the city of Richmond. Bow Wow arrived at approximately 11:45 a.m. Things were just getting started. We actually made it earlier than the festival opened. Bow's mission was to

Kellibrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18036714158800232998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274904998698847769.post-33884647512173386502008-10-04T08:10:00.003-04:002008-10-04T08:27:33.852-04:00

Wow! That's all I have to say. From the moment we arrived in Philly, the city was on full notice. Bow is consistently getting his message across that registering is not only important, but simply a civic duty. He continually mentions that he is 21 and a first-time voter. As the National Black Youth! Coordinator I could not agree with him more. The more I spend time with him helping to

Kellibrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18036714158800232998noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274904998698847769.post-32900162870324422712008-10-03T08:19:00.003-04:002008-10-03T08:38:10.329-04:00

Claflin and South Carolina State University was simply amazing. Thanks to so many people on our team who made our visit to these two universities a success. On the Black Youth Vote! side, thanks to Deven Anderson, BYV! Coordinator in North Carolina. He is a graduate of SCSU and did not hesitate to help us out by contacting all of his friends and confidants to make sure we arrived with support

Kellibrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18036714158800232998noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274904998698847769.post-15237049793254425072008-10-03T07:32:00.005-04:002008-10-03T08:10:08.913-04:00

It's Will Kellibrew again. Obviously, some of this trip we cannot walk. We had a pretty good ride so far. We left Atlanta, Georgia around 1:00 a.m. and we are moving right up the road. Now, we are in Raleigh, North Carolina with the Bow Wow team. Bow just happens to be slightly sleep right now, but getting rest because Philly is going to be simply busy. A few minutes ago, a few of us woke

Kellibrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18036714158800232998noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274904998698847769.post-13456092993922549592008-10-02T18:26:00.004-04:002008-10-02T18:50:25.707-04:00

This is William again with Black Youth Vote! I have a special guest with me. Actually, I am his guest. We are on his tour bus as a part of his Walk Across America Tour. We just left Claflin University and South Carolina State University where Bow Wow walked both campuses to influence his peers to register to vote, protect their vote by understanding the laws and then Vote! So, I will proceed

Kellibrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18036714158800232998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274904998698847769.post-36194864275961665942008-10-02T10:22:00.002-04:002008-10-02T10:38:25.708-04:00

Kellibrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18036714158800232998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274904998698847769.post-89764458931303219482008-10-02T06:14:00.003-04:002008-10-02T06:46:57.445-04:00

Wow! What a turn out! Black Youth Vote! Georgia knows how to organize. I must say that I was truly impressed with LaTosha and Helen for turning up the heat and mobilizing here in Atlanta. This is my first time organizing on this level for any election. These veterans showed me a thing or two. My hat goes off to them. For those who do not know, LaTosha and Helen represent the National

Kellibrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18036714158800232998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274904998698847769.post-17264451686242731372008-10-01T07:48:00.003-04:002008-10-01T08:23:17.435-04:00

Today is the first leg of Bow Wow's Walk Across America Voter Registration Initiative. He will begin his walk in Atlanta, GA on October 1st, Walk Across America will take Bow Wow and other citizens who are excited about the 2008 elections to cities across the United States in an effort to encourage people, especially the youth, to participate in the contests happening this November and the

Kellibrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18036714158800232998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274904998698847769.post-3736867415729278402008-09-30T08:16:00.003-04:002008-09-30T08:33:27.754-04:00

Alright BYV! This is my first post. I will keep it short and sweet. This is Will Kellibrew, your brand new BYV! National Coordinator. Special thanks to Melanie and Lisa for bringing me on board to serve the ultimate cause - influencing our youth ages 18 - 35 to make a difference by registering to vote, protecting their vote and voting on Election Day 2008 and Beyond! Today, Atlanta could not

Kellibrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18036714158800232998noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274904998698847769.post-57404165780297702052008-04-28T11:54:00.001-04:002008-04-28T11:56:09.757-04:00

Supreme Court upholds photo ID law for voters in IndianaBy MARK SHERMAN – 51 minutes ago WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled Monday that states can require voters to produce photo identification without violating their constitutional rights, validating Republican-inspired voter ID laws.In a splintered 6-3 ruling, the court upheld Indiana's strict photo ID requirement, which Democrats and

Jordan Michael Thierryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17336540971563602051noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274904998698847769.post-10582712621209254172008-04-21T10:50:00.001-04:002008-04-21T10:52:04.516-04:00

Rap power to voteBy DAMON C. WILLIAMSPhiladelphia Daily Newswilliadc@phillynews.com 215-854-5924JUST AS THE MTV generation helped rock the vote two decades ago, organizers of yesterday's "National Hip-Hop Team Vote Campaign" hope the rap generation has the same impact on the current political landscape. The Hip-Hop Summit Action Network, which has led youth voter drives in the city before, hopes

Jordan Michael Thierryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17336540971563602051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274904998698847769.post-59329446794854263092008-04-18T15:18:00.002-04:002008-04-18T15:36:25.170-04:00

The PA primary is in 4 days y'all!! (April 22)Black Youth Vote had a debate watch party on Wed. april 16, in Pittsbugh and in Philly, and the turn out was off the chain. More folks that we expected showed up, to watch the debates and throw in their own 2 cents/sense on the issues and the election. BYV is also passing out literature throughout the week, in the form of bookmarks, providing the 5

Jordan Michael Thierryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17336540971563602051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274904998698847769.post-72614289032787547882008-04-18T15:17:00.000-04:002008-04-18T15:18:12.333-04:00

First team of African-American debaters to win a national championship honored in Annapolisby Simone JohnsonBaltimore TimesOriginally posted 4/18/2008 Towson University students win the Cross Examination Debate Association's 2008 National TournamentThe first team of African-American debaters to ever win a national debate championship was honored by Governor Martin O'Malley this week. Towson

Jordan Michael Thierryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17336540971563602051noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274904998698847769.post-52857734328459686892008-04-09T18:13:00.003-04:002008-04-09T18:17:26.541-04:00

Living the Dream – Our History, Heritage and Hope Perhaps you have heard that there is a presidential election taking place in a few months. From Fox News and CNN to bossip.com and urbanconservative.com, every news outlet and self-proclaimed journalist has an opinion about this year’s elections. Oftentimes the key issues being discussed are the Iraq War, economy, healthcare and education; the

Jordan Michael Thierryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17336540971563602051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274904998698847769.post-26648989986652799372008-04-07T10:34:00.003-04:002008-04-07T10:45:08.449-04:00

Welcome to the Black Youth Vote 2008 BLOGSPOT! My name is Diallo Brooks, and I am the Co-Chair of the Black Youth Vote! Advisory Board. My sista in the struggle, BYV! Co-Chair Chancee Lundy, will be blogging on Saturday, April 12th to close out our official 12th Anniversary of Black Youth Vote!/BLOG LAUNCH WEEK. BYV! came to be a program of the National Coalition On Black Civic Participation in

Jordan Michael Thierryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17336540971563602051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274904998698847769.post-77232336065077644512008-03-19T00:54:00.005-04:002008-03-19T04:59:51.319-04:00

As I sat there listening to Barack Obama's speech on Tuesday, I realized about 10 minutes into it, that I would remember this event for a very long time, possibly the rest of my life. It was an historical moment in politics--I think that goes without saying. But as an "80s baby", it was truly my first experience witnessing a major political figure engage in the politics of race in America--while

Jordan Michael Thierryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17336540971563602051noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274904998698847769.post-29195576418627125162008-03-06T20:57:00.000-05:002008-03-06T20:57:51.227-05:00

Two days before the "Texas Two Step," nearly 150 Dallas residents were able to participate in a community forum at Paul Quinn College sponsored by Black Youth Vote! At the community forum held on March 2nd, attendees were motivated and called to action with inspirational messages brought forth by Carl B. Mack and Jeff Johnson. Residents were able to speak directly with their city councilman

LuvSeekerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03999038883697789392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274904998698847769.post-84999107051093604702008-03-03T14:07:00.000-05:002008-03-03T14:09:29.620-05:00

Jordan Michael Thierryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17336540971563602051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274904998698847769.post-19893706654490347022008-03-03T13:41:00.004-05:002008-03-03T14:03:23.490-05:00

Black Youth Vote! Takes Part in the March Against Student Voter Disenfranchisement in Prairie View, Texas .check out the videos! Black Youth Vote! Texas – Protecting the Vote http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlh03PMr63cBlack Youth Vote! Texas – Power in numbers http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvDAiWWuvRg&feature=relatedCongressman Al Green marches with PVAMU students http://www.youtube.com/watch?

Jordan Michael Thierryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17336540971563602051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274904998698847769.post-17303860229112588802008-02-11T17:43:00.000-05:002008-02-11T17:52:54.343-05:00

Black Youth Vote! Sponsors Screening of CHICAGO 10 in Washington DC!7:00pmFebruary 19, 2008,Gallery Place TheaterIn partnership with Participant Productions, Black Youth Vote! offers a special screening and discussion of the new release CHICAGO 10. With a special post-discussion led by Stefanie Brown, NAACP College and Youth Division Director.Limited seating is available, so get there early!RSVP

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MEDIA ADVISORYFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: Jan. 28, 2008Contact: Edrea Davis: 818.613.9521/202.659.4929BLACK YOUTH VOTE! JUSTICE SPEAK OUT FEATURING BET’S JEFF JOHNSON , V-103’S MISS SOPHIA AND REP. ALISHA THOMAS MORGANForum seeks to motivate Black youth to vote in the upcoming primary Atlanta, GA – After successfully galvanizing young voters for the South Carolina primaries, the National

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(From the New Orleans Agenda) NEW ORLEANS -- Officer Nicola Cotton was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a rape suspect in a parking lot off of Earhart Boulevard. She had responded to the location after being informed by dispatch that the suspect was there. As she attempted to put a handcuff on the man, who was twice her size, he pulled away and began to struggle. During the struggle she

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BE THE CHANGEBlack Youth Vote! Presents…The Justice Speak Out!A 3-City National Tour Sponsored by theNational Coalition on Black Civic ParticipationFeat. Jeff Johnson aka “Cousin Jeff” from BET’sJeff Johnson’s Chronicles, Rep. Bakari Sellers (Dist. 90),and Chancee Lundy, National Co-Chair of Black Youth Vote!South Carolina State University “On the Plaza”Adjacent to the KWG Student

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(fresh from the Washington Post)Friday, December 14, 2007; Page A25Anti-Racial-Profiling Bill Is Introduced on the HillA black congressman who alleges that he was racially profiled by Chicago police last month pushed yesterday for legislation that would ban the practice.Rep. Danny Davis (D-Ill.) called racial profiling "one of the most sinister issues that exists in American life."In November,

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Here is the link to the album!http://picasaweb.google.com/jmthierry/BlackYouthVote2007CivicLeadershipConference

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Urban Radio Aids in Getting Black Women Registered for Sister Study – But More NeededDate: Sunday, October 28, 2007By: Jackie Jones, BlackAmericaWeb.comThe Sister Study, a national study that is examining the impact environment and genes may have in getting breast cancer, is nearing its goal of getting 5,000 black women to participate, but more are needed.The study needs 50,000 women by the end

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Genarlow Wilson released Georgia Supreme Court rules his sentence was cruel and unusualBy TAMMY JOYNERThe Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionPublished on: 10/26/07 Genarlow Wilson walked out of prison a free man today, ending a case that drew national umbrage over a state law that mandated a long sentence after the youth had consensual sex with another teen.Wilson was released about 5:30 p.m. from the

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPBH57BWhpE

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http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/08/AR2007100801324.html?hpid=opinionsbox1Which Black America?By Eugene RobinsonTuesday, October 9, 2007; Page A17 What do Fox News polemicist Bill O'Reilly, nappy-headed radio jock Don Imus, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, the leading Republican presidential candidates, the National Urban League, the NAACP and much of the

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http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/years/2007/1002071jena1.html

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(USA TODAY)By Abbey Brown, The (Alexandria, La.) Town TalkJENA, La. — Thousands made the journey to Jena on Thursday to show their support for the "Jena Six." While the day may have remained peaceful during the rallies, the days since have been anything but.First, it was the two teens who were arrested Thursday night after driving a pickup through downtown Alexandria, where ralliers had gathered,

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    Hundreds of concerned people of all races came out yesterday for the JENA 6 Rally on Capitol Hill. The speakers were inspirational and captivating. The rally in Jena went well also from what I hear, and now we must continue our fight to include the injustices happening all over America, in addition to the Jena young men. Black Youth Vote is committed to seeking social justice for all, and

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Fla. Voter Registration Law ChallengedBy DAVID ROYSE TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A voter registration law wrongly barred thousands of Florida residents from taking part in the 2006 election and should be thrown out, the NAACP and others said in a federal lawsuit filed Monday.The law prevents voters from registering if their driver's license or Social Security information doesn't match what is on the

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In Chicago, civic leaders vow to stay focused on 'Jena 6'By Antonio Olivo | Tribune staff reporterSeptember 16, 2007Black community leaders in Chicago on Saturday sought to keep the spotlight on the racially charged "Jena 6" case in Louisiana a day after a state appeals court there threw out a felony conviction against one of the teen defendants.Both Rev. Jesse Jackson and Rev. Al Sharpton

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(AP) JENA, La. A state appeals court on Friday threw out the only remaining conviction against one of the black teenagers accused in the beating of a white schoolmate in the racially tense north Louisiana town of Jena. Mychal Bell, 17, should not have been tried as an adult, the state 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal said in tossing his conviction on aggravated battery, for which he was to have been

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(CNN) -- Two U.S. soldiers whose signatures appeared on an op-ed piece in The New York Times critical of the war in Iraq were among seven Americans killed in a truck accident outside of Baghdad, family members said Wednesday.Iraqi National Security Adviser Muwaffaq al-Rubaie said Wednesday he will support 2008 decrease in U.S. troops. Staff Sgt. Yance Gray and Sgt. Omar Mora were members of

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Details Emerge in W.Va. Torture CaseBy JOHN RABY and TOM BREENThe Associated PressTuesday, September 11, 2007; 11:15 PMBIG CREEK, W.Va. -- For at least a week, authorities say, a young black woman was held captive in a mobile home, forced to eat animal waste, stabbed, choked and repeatedly sexually abused _ all while being peppered with a racial slur.It wasn't until deputies acting on an

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Rev. Lennox Yearwood, Jr., is a minister, community activist, and one of the most influential people in Hip Hop political life. A powerful and fiery orator, Rev. Yearwood works diligently and tirelessly to encourage the Hip Hop generation to utilize its political and social voice. He currently serves as President of the Hip Hop Caucus in Washington, D.C. The Hip Hop Caucus is a national,

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Visit www.KalamazooNeedsMOORE.com, and help Black Youth Vote's most dedicated leader become elected to her City Commission! Kalamazoo, Michigan needs Stephanie Moore because she brings a voice of social justice, racial and gender equality, and community upliftment to all of her projects. Stephanie has worked with Black Youth Vote! and the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation for years

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Public Housing residents from around the country have just taken over the Housing Authority of New OrleansNEW ORLEANS, LA (8/31/07) -- Public Housing residents from around the country have just taken over the Housing Authority of New Orleans (HANO). The public building that they have occupied has been surrounded by the National Guard, the New Orleans Police, including a SWAT team. It is now two

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Greetings All—please circulate the attached widely and encourage your networks to make the calls on Wednesday, August 29th. Other versions will come to you separately for a sustained call movement. 8/29/05 – 8/29/072 Years That Will Live In Infamy----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2 Years After Katrina, People Are Dying of

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Please contact Jordan at jmthierry@gmail.com for more information, or call the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation at (202) 659-4929.

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DEEP SOUTH CENTER for ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE .........Press Release .....Job PostingsSeeking Two ProfessionalsPosition: Executive AssistantDillard University a historically black, church supported, liberal arts institution, invites applications and nominations for the position of Executive Assistant.Dillard University seeks an experienced Executive Assistant. This position is responsible for

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College tuition, both private and public, has been increasing at an alarming rate in the last decade. College nowadays, is becoming out of reach to millions of folks, especially low and medium income Black people. Check out www.collegeaffordabilityconcernsme.org or www.usstudents.org to learn more about the issue, and support the College Cost Reduction Act of 2007 by calling your elected

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PRESS RELEASE FROM THE CBC H.R. 3162, the Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act (the CHAMP Act) will reauthorize an additional 5 million eligible children access to quality health care. August 2, 2007FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Keiana Barrett at (202) 226-8119 WASHINGTON , DC - "Our children are our most precious jewel. As a proud mother and grandmother, I believe every child,

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(http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=12257721&ft=1&f=5)Auto Workers Union Preps for Detroit Showdown by Frank Langfitt According to the 2007 Harbour Report, which surveys automaker productivity, Japanese automakers continued to outpace their American counterparts in efficiency in 2006. One telling statistic: pre-tax profits per vehicle. While Nissan, Honda and Toyota all earned

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(1) CALL FOR RESUMES -- Thanks for the responses so far! Anyone looking to work on Capitol Hill, especially recent college grads looking to break in at the entry and lower levels should send their resume, cover letter and writing sample to Marcus.Mason@gmail.com Thanks. (1) Senate General Counsel (2) Senate Senior Policy Advisor (3) House

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Congessional Black Caucus: Press Release - April 23, 2007

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Change made on day jury was to be pickedBy Howard Witt | Tribune senior correspondent June 26, 2007 HOUSTON - The district attorney prosecuting a racially charged beating case in the small Louisiana town of Jena abruptly reduced attempted-murder charges Monday against a black high school student accused of attacking a white student, drawing cautious praise from civil rights leaders who contend

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Congressman Bob Filner Gives Rangel's Second Chance Act Big BoostCharles BenninghoffJuly 18, 2007 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Rehabilitated Project announced that Congressman Bob Filner (D-CA) has agreed to become a cosponsor of H. R. 623, the "Second Chance Act for Ex-Offenders of 2007", a bill before Congress authored by Charlie Rangel (D-NY). He made the announcement by sending a sponsor letter to

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Black Youth Vote! 2006 Conference

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