Black Women Team up to Energize Voters of Color Goal Remains to Mobilize and Leverage Power of Black Vote
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VOL. 52, NO. 01 • OCTOBER 20 - 26, 2016 Africa Now OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH Page 17 Black Women Team up to Energize Voters of Color Goal Remains to Mobilize and Leverage Power of Black Vote By D. Kevin McNeir bilize and leverage the power of the WI Editor Black women’s vote. And make no mistake, they have Black women, all leaders in their their teams out early each morning respective cities and communities, until late at night in key battle- recently participated in a roundta- ground and southern states with ble tele-press conference where they one primary message: vote! addressed final efforts to get people The Black Women’s Roundtable, excited, energized and ready to vote the intergenerational women and in the upcoming election. girl’s empowerment arm of The They describe their efforts as National Coalition on Black Civic part of a voter crusade that recog- Participation (NCBCP), launched nizes the power of the “sister vote” its national multi-media campaign in this current “state of emergency” and a series of regional activities that continues to assault Blacks in earlier this year, aimed at building America, particularly Black wom- voter enthusiasm and getting out en. In addition, they say they re- the Black vote on Tuesday, Nov. main committed to joining forces across generations in order to mo- BWR Page 46 PRESIDENT OBAMA VISITS BANNEKER HIGH SCHOOL Banneker Academic High School received a visit Monday morning from President Obama, as Ifunanya Chuk- wu Azikiwe introduced the president to the audience for what is likely his last speech on education as his final term winds down. / Photo by Shevry Lassiter Is God Dead? Certainly Not Says Fred Hammond Organization Seeks to 'Stomp Out' Bullying Gospel Legend and Friends Prepare for District Praise Fest By Stacy M. Brown said they believe Americans lack need to continue emphasizing the WI Senior Writer kindness in the way they treat one importance of kindness, which is By D. Kevin McNeir another. The survey detailed the at- critical not only to youth character WI Editor A large majority of teenagers titudes of teenagers between 13 and development, but kindness can also hold a very pessimistic view of the 17 as it pertains to the country's be- make a positive, lasting impact on Sometimes life can seem over- United States, with 88 percent say- havior and the effect it has on bully- our world today." whelming – from incomes that ing that they believe the country ing among their peers. STOMP Out Bullying advocates fall short of one’s monthly expens- is lacking kindness, according to The survey is being highlighted for teaching more empathy and es to wayward children who refuse a new survey released by STOMP throughout October, recognized kindness among a diverse popula- to do the right thing. Out Bullying, the leading national as National Bullying Prevention tion of students in schools to create But when gospel legend Fred bullying and cyberbullying pre- Awareness Month. a positive culture, stronger com- Hammond and a few of his friends vention nonprofit organization for "Whether at school, in front munities and more student leaders, swoop down on the District next young children and teens. of a computer screen or on digital Ellis said. month, they promise an evening Nearly all teens — 96 percent devices, bullying and cyberbully- Earlier this month, schools where those who believe in God — said they believe today's lack of ing are unfortunately more pres- throughout the District and in as well as people simply seeking kindness affects the way teenagers ent than ever before," Ross Ellis, Maryland, including Baltimore, treat other teenagers. Further, 91 founder and CEO of STOMP Out alerted students and others about encouragement will get more than 5 Fred Hammond / Photo courtesy of percent of the teenagers surveyed Bullying, said in a statement. "We HAMMOND Page 33 Universal Attractions Agency BULLYING Page 11 Celebrating 51 Years of Service / Serving More Than 50,000 African American Readers Throughout The Metropolitan Area Is Everywhere! The CoLumn By Dr. Charles Vincent & “Mickey” Thompson Vincent CBC Foundation Phoenix Awards Dinner (46th Annual Legislative Conference) The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Phoenix Awards Dinner awarded four Phoenix Awards. CBCF Chair award went to Robert Smith (Founder & CEO Vista Equity Part- ners) & The Emanuel Nine . The Barbara Jordan Phoenix Award went to The Hon. Marcia Fudge. The CBC Found- ers Phoenix Award went to the Hon. Charles Rangle and the Trailblazer Phoenix Award went to the Hon. Hillary Clinton. A special tribute award was presented to Alma Rangel by the Tonya Veasey (wife of Cong. Marc Veasey). Trevor Noah The Trailblazer Phoenix Awardee Hon. Hillary Clinton (Host the Daily Show) & Kelly Rowland (Singer/Actress/Song President Barack & Michelle Obama Writer.) were co-Emcees. President Barack Obama provided the Keynote Address. A. Shanise Washington (Pres. & CEO of the CBC Foundation) presented the Recognition of Leader- ship Programs. Musical selections provided by JoyAnne Am- ani Richardson Joy Reid (MSNBC) with Atty. Regina Dillard Atty. Amy Goldson (right) with her daughter Erin (State Farm Insurance Companies) Tribute & Award Winners The Rangels Atty. Kim Keenan with hubby Council Member At-Large Anita Bonds with Above Left - Muriel Bowser (DC Mayor) and Valerie Jarrett, Sherry Washington, & Gayle King (CBS Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton The Attorney General the Honorable Lo- guest Morning News Anchor) retta Lynch A. 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