4 - April 20, 2016 www.charlestonchronicle.net The Chronicle POLITICAL CORNER 8 in 10 Say Presidential President Obama to meet with music royalty to Candidates Must Take a discuss criminal justice reform, My Brother’s Keeper Stand on Social Security By Todd Johnson day is to strategize additional ways for the artists to raise President Obama is enlisting awareness on the two issues, as Basic Threshold for the help of some music heavy- which the administration has weights to come up with creative made a high priority. ways to push criminal justice re- This isn’t the first time Obama Leadership in New AARP form and bolster his My has received some help from Brother’s Keeper initiative. some of hip-hop’s finest. He in- Common, J. Cole, Busta vited Kendrick Lamaer to the Survey of Likely 50+ Voters Rhymes, Ludacris, Wale and White House last fall. The rap- Chance the Rapper are among per cut a PSA for My Brother’s the rappers who will attend the Keeper and encouraged his mas- Many African American voters dissatis!ed meeting Friday afternoon, ac- sive fan base to help the initiative cording to an administration of- by taking mentorship seriously. with their retirement savings ficial. Back in February, Alicia Keys The president launched My posted a YouTube video urging Brother’s Keeper last year, say- House Speaker Paul Ryan to USNewswire - In a new lead. With so many older voters ing the success and uplift of vote on criminal justice legisla- AARP survey released today, 8 undecided, candidates who fail young men of color will be his tion. Busta Rhymes has talked in 10 say that taking a stand on to tell voters where they stand “mission” for the “rest of his life.” about reforming the nation’s Social Security is a basic on Social Security do so at Earlier this month, New York prison system on his Instagram threshold for Presidential lead- their own risk." became the first state to officially account. President Barack Obama ership. The survey of likely vot- For African American voters, adopt the program. White House Senior Adviser Keeper Chair Broderick John- the meeting Friday. ers age 50+ also shows nearly 63 percent of the survey takers The purpose of the meeting Fri- Valerie Jarrett and My Brother’s son will also be in attendance at 40% are dissatisfied with their think it is essential for presiden- retirement savings and nearly tial candidates to lay out their half of voters worry they won't plans to update Social Security be able to achieve their finan- for future generations. This cial goals over the next five was true across party lines, as Congressman James Clyburn Presents Posthumous years (49%). 4 in 10 (40%) still 78 percent of Democrats, 76 don't know for certain which percent of Republicans, and 77 party's presidential candidate percent of Independent voters Distinguished Alumni Medallion to the Late Reverend they'll choose in the 2016 gen- want to see a plan. It was also eral election. true for both African American "Almost every African Ameri- and Hispanic/Latino voters, Clementa Pinckney at National 4-H Congressional Breakfast can voter aged 50+ said leader- with 87 percent of African ship is a very important quality Americans and 83 percent of WASHINGTON, D.C. – On event provided an opportunity Congressman Clyburn joined more youth with hands-on expe- in a president," said Edna Hispanic/Latino voters want- Wednesday, April 13th, Con- for 4-H to share stories of 4-H 14 other Senators and Represen- riences so they are equipped to ing to see a plan in action. Ad- lead for a lifetime. Kane-Williams, AARP's Vice gressman James Clyburn youth impact with members of tatives, many of whom are 4-H President of Multicultural ditionally, 83 percent of all showed his support of 4-H at the Congress and to thank them for alumni, to discuss the impact 4- Nearly 300 people attended the voters said it was very impor- their continued support of 4-H H has had on their lives, careers breakfast, including, Coopera- Markets. "Laying out a plan to third annual 4-H Congressional make Social Security finan- tant that the government take Breakfast on Capitol Hill. The programming and learning. and in their districts. The break- tive Extension leaders, USDA action on Social Security. fast came on the heels of 4-H an- representatives, 108 4-H youth cially sound and adequate is a nouncing its Grow True and a number of honorees and test of how the candidates will Leaders campaign, which is de- special guests including signed to engage young people Grammy award-winning music and rally the nation to provide star, Jennifer Nettles. THE CHARLESTON BRANCH NAACP will hold its monthly General Membership Meeting at 6:30 pm on Thursday, April 28, 2016 in the fellowship hall of Morris Brown AME Church, 13 Morris Street. Those present will welcome and engage in dialogue with Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg as he helps us to celebrate the Charleston Branch’s 99th year of serv- ice to the community. Chartered in 1917, the Charleston Branch is the oldest and one of the largest and most diverse NAACP Branches in South Carolina. All members of the NAACP Jennifer Pinckney with Congressman James Clyburn and Jennifer Sirangelo, President & CEO of the National Jennifer Pinckney and Johnetta Pinckney, wife and sister and all citizens with an interest in freedom, fairness 4-H Council, accepting the Distinguished 4-H Alumni of the late Senator Reverend Clementa Pinckney with and justice are welcome and encouraged to attend. Medallion on behalf of her husband, the late Senator Congressman James Clyburn, Senator Tim Scott, Deon Reverend Clementa Pinckney. Legette and Thomasena Tyler.