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Little Miss African American Scholarship Pageant Announces Nationwide Registration as Jay Leno Gives a Nod to the Pageant on The Tonight Show

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Los Angeles – It was 1993 when actress/ choreographer caught the vision that she would positively impact the lives of aspiring little African American girls, instilling in them a strong sense of self-esteem and purpose. She produced her very first Little Miss African American Scholarship Pageant and has never looked back. Today, twenty years later, […]
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Atlanta News

Lillian Lewis, wife of Congressman John Lewis remembered: “Good night and see you in the morning”

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ATLANTA – ( ByArit Essien) – “Compassionate yet compulsive.” “A work horse, not a show horse.” “A woman who did not just come and occupy space…” Described for her many attributes, both charming and impressive –though she found comfort in being a life partner and confidant behind the scenes, Lillian Lewis, 73, an outspoken civil rights activist […]
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Former High Ranking Member of the Gangster Disciples, Harold “Noonie G” Ward Drops New Book and Re – Releases DVD Narrated by Kanye West and Common

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Chicago – As street gang violence in Chicago rages out of control, law keepers and politicians continue to toil with solutions. A generational saga, not many can relate to the back-story causes that rest at the root of this very tragic dilemma. With history dating as far back to the influence of the original gangster […]
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Black Women’s Roundtable Unites a Diverse Group of Women Leaders and Organizations in Support of United Nations Ambassador Susan Rice

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Washington, DC – A diverse group of women leaders and organizations have joined forces with the Black Women’s Roundtable (BWR) to launch a campaign to express their unequivocal support of United Nations Ambassador Susan Rice and to encourage senate and congressional leaders to treat the esteemed public servant with respect. In addition to signing on […]
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7 Things You Need to Know to Prepare the Family to Vote in 2012

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1. VERIFY your Registration Status & Your Poll Location BEFORE Election Day by calling your Board of Elections, 1-866-MYVOTE1 or visit ww.unityvoterempowermentcampaign.org. 2. Be sure to TAKE PROPER ID TO VOTE. Check ID requirements for your state in advance at www.costoffreedom.info. 3. VOTE EARLY or Absentee Ballot if you know you will be out of […]
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Yo! Philly Votes Launched- Ushahidi-powered App Will Be Deployed on Election Day to Protect the Vote

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Contact: Faye Anderson @andersonatlarge Philadelphia, PA – Yo! Philly Votes, a web-based platform to crowdsource election protection, was launched today in Philadelphia, the birthplace of our democracy. “Yo! Philly Votes empowers ordinary Americans to protect the vote,” said Faye M. Anderson, project manager of the citizen-led initiative. “The Department of State continues to run misleading […]
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Vivica A. Fox Lends her Voice to Help Get Out The Vote

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Actress, producer and businesswoman Vivica A. Fox is helping to urge people to get out and vote early or on Election Day. The Hollywood actress, known for her beauty and style, wanted to do her part to help motivate the community to vote. The recordings are being used as radio PSAs and ROBO calls to […]
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Florida Churches are Marching the Souls to the Polls for the First and Only Sunday of Early Voting

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Hoping to send a strong message that will resonate nationwide, a coalition of non-partisan organizations have joined forces to conduct a massive march comprised of over 200 congregations “Marching Souls to the Polls” on the first Sunday of early voting in Florida, October 28, 2012. The Florida Coalition on Black Civic Participation, Unity 12 Voter […]
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Black Youth Vote! Hustles Hard to Keep the Swagger Going with iThink2012 Campaign

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Washington, DC – Determined to keep the swagger going among their peers, Black Youth Vote! (BYV!), the youth program of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (NCBCP), is hustling hard as they transition their iThink 2012 Campaign efforts from voter registration to voter education and mobilization for the last days of the 2012 Presidential […]
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