For Immediate Release
January 09, 2008
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Anthony Jackson
The Marome Agency
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anthony@maromeagency.com
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO ASK THE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES ON JANUARY 15TH?
Democratic Party, MSNBC, 100 Black Men of America and Debate Partners Urge Americans to submit potential questions for The Nevada Democratic Presidential Candidates Debate
( BLACK PR WIRE) Miami, FL (January 8, 2008) Sponsors of the Jan. 15th Nevada Democratic Presidential Candidates Debate are asking Nevadans to submit potential questions for the debate to be held at Cashman Center in Las Vegas. All concerned Americans can submit suggested questions at www.januarydebate.com or on the 100 Black Men website at www.100blackmen.org.
The debate, which is co-sponsored by 100 Black Men of America, Inc., the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, IMPACTO, the African American Democratic Leadership Council and the College of Southern Nevada, will include issues important to communities of color and will be telecast live by MSNBC at the Cashman Center in Las Vegas on Tuesday, January 15 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm Pacific Standard Time.
This is a historic occasion, as the communities of color seek clarification and insight from the Democratic candidates as to issues that concern our communities, Bobby L. Hall, President, 100 Black Men of South Florida.
It will be the second presidential debate in Nevada’s history. Nevada, the second state in the nation to hold a presidential caucus and the first in the West to host an early window nominating contest, was chosen as an early state in part to its 40 percent minority population.
“This is an incredible opportunity to question the Democratic presidential candidates in front of a
national audience — submit your questions now to www.januarydebate.com,” said Nevada
Democratic Party Chair Jill Derby. “In a race that is too close to call, the Democratic debate on
Jan. 15th could prove to be one of the most influential of the cycle.”
The debate likely will touch on issues including economic opportunities, education, access to health care, and immigration, though any question can be submitted.
In addition to mentoring, tutoring and funding annual scholarships, the 100 remains diligent in investigating and responding to the education crisis that exists in many of our communities. The alarming rate of drop-outs for black children and the disproportionate number of them being placed in special education classes or classified as ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) or ADH (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a key issue the 100 would like to see addressed.
The 100 defines economic development and empowerment as the ability of individuals and communities to have and pursue dreams that result in wealth creation and ultimately perpetuate the establishment of mechanisms that yield generational wealth. Any candidate running for the highest office in our country must believe that every American has a right to the American dream, which starts with jobs that offer respectable compensation and quality benefits, home ownership and access to capital for entrepreneurial ventures. Exporting jobs instead of retraining U.S. workers represents an abdication for a nation by our leadership.
The 100's Health & Wellness focus involves the whole community and person: physical, emotional/psychological and spiritual and includes education on topics needing more government focus such as: youth violence, domestic violence, and the preponderance of black children who are being diagnosed with behavioral issues. Our initiatives are aligned with three objectives:
•Increase public awareness regarding health issues which disproportionately impact the black community.
•Increase awareness and expand knowledge among black people regarding current research, therapies and practices which have demonstrated efficacy in the treatment of illnesses that disproportionately affect black people.
•Helping to shape public policy regarding the local, state and national health policy impacting the black community.
"There are glaring disparities in economic opportunities, education and access to health care that must be addressed by our next American President," said Albert Dotson, Jr., Chairman of 100 Black Men of America, Inc. "Statistics show us and our daily lives remind us that these increasingly critical issues can no longer be ignored by our nation's leaders. This opportunity and partnership allows us to ask the tough questions affecting our nation to the Democratic Presidential candidates and actively engage our respective communities in the democratic process."
About 100 Black Men of America
100 Black Men was founded as an organization in New York City in 1963. The national organization, 100 Black Men of America, Inc. began with nine chapters in 1986 as a national alliance of leading African American men of business, industry, public affairs and government with a mission to improve the quality of life for African Americans, particularly African American youth. Today, under the direction of Albert E. Dotson, Jr., the organization has 106 chapters, and growing, in the United States, England and the Caribbean. Members represent a myriad of professions including corporate executives, physicians, attorneys, entrepreneurs, entertainers, elected officials, professional athletes, educators and men from numerous other professions that have created an international coalition focused on creating educational opportunities, promoting economic empowerment, addressing health disparities and creating positive, nurturing mentoring relationships. To learn more about the 100, visit www.100blackmen.org.
About 100 Black Men of South Florida, Inc
The 100 Black Men of South Florida, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization that provides health & wellness, economic development, education and mentoring programs to children and their families. For more information on the 100, please visit www.100blackmensf.org.
About the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Founded in 1979, the USHCC actively promotes the economic growth and development of Hispanic entrepreneurs and represents the interests of more than 2.5 million Hispanic-owned businesses in the Untied States that generate more than $380 billion annually. It also serves as the umbrella organization for 200 local Hispanic chambers in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Bolivia and Uruguay. U.S. Census data shows that there are 26.8 million businesses in the United States. It is projected that, in 2008, there will be 2.7 million Hispanic-owned businesses in the U.S. generating more than $388 billion in annual revenue. By 2010, Hispanic-owned firms will represent 1 out of 10 businesses in the U.S. and generate over $465 billion a year in revenue. To learn more about the chamber, go to www.ushcc.com.
About IMPACTO, a nonpartisan committee affiliated with the Las Vegas Latin Chamber
IMPACTO is the political action committee affiliated with The Las Vegas Latin Chamber, which promotes the interests of more than 1,390 members, as well as Nevada’s 7,000 Hispanic-owned businesses and 400,000 Hispanic residents. Since its inception in 1976, its mission has been to develop, advance and promote Hispanics and small businesses, and to enhance the economic, political, social, educational and cultural interests of Hispanics in Nevada.
About the African American Democratic Leadership Council
Democratic elected officials established this group in July to organize the African American community not only for the Jan. 19th caucus but for the presidential election in 2008. The group immediately launched “iCare, iCan, iCaucus,” which reaches out to African American voters through their churches, radio stations, community centers, telephones, mailboxes and even the businesses they frequent. Leaders of the group hope to build a database of African American voters to help turn Nevada “Blue” in 2008.
About CSN
Founded in 1971, the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is Nevada's largest institution of higher education and the fourth-largest community college of its kind in the nation. CSN operates in over 50 locations including 3 main campuses and 11 learning centers in four counties covering 42,000 square miles. With student success as our number one priority, CSN educates over 70,000 students annually, over 51% minority, in over 100 fields of study offering more than 200 degrees and certificates. Our mission ensures that we serve the diverse needs of the residents of Southern Nevada by responding to the educational needs of the communities and businesses within the CSN service area.
About MSNBC
Built on the worldwide resources of NBC News, MSNBC defines news for the next generation with world-class reporting and a full schedule of live news coverage, political analysis and award-winning documentary programming -- 24 hours a day, seven days a week. MSNBC's home on the Internet is msnbc.com. Msnbc.com delivers a fuller spectrum of news. Drawing on its award-winning original journalism, NBC News heritage, trusted sources and Microsoft's advanced technologies, the site presents compelling, diverse and visually-engaging stories on the consumer's platform of choice.
Nielsen/NetRatings reports more than 29 million unique visitors for October 2007, making msnbc.com the number one TV news site, ahead of ABC, CBS, and Fox News combined.
Members of the media can get more information about MSNBC and its programming on msnbc.com or the NBC Universal Media Village Web site at www.nbcumv.com.
The debate, which is co-sponsored by 100 Black Men of America, Inc., the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, IMPACTO, the African American Democratic Leadership Council and the College of Southern Nevada, will include issues important to communities of color and will be telecast live by MSNBC at the Cashman Center in Las Vegas on Tuesday, January 15 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm Pacific Standard Time.
This is a historic occasion, as the communities of color seek clarification and insight from the Democratic candidates as to issues that concern our communities, Bobby L. Hall, President, 100 Black Men of South Florida.
It will be the second presidential debate in Nevada’s history. Nevada, the second state in the nation to hold a presidential caucus and the first in the West to host an early window nominating contest, was chosen as an early state in part to its 40 percent minority population.
“This is an incredible opportunity to question the Democratic presidential candidates in front of a
national audience — submit your questions now to www.januarydebate.com,” said Nevada
Democratic Party Chair Jill Derby. “In a race that is too close to call, the Democratic debate on
Jan. 15th could prove to be one of the most influential of the cycle.”
The debate likely will touch on issues including economic opportunities, education, access to health care, and immigration, though any question can be submitted.
In addition to mentoring, tutoring and funding annual scholarships, the 100 remains diligent in investigating and responding to the education crisis that exists in many of our communities. The alarming rate of drop-outs for black children and the disproportionate number of them being placed in special education classes or classified as ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) or ADH (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a key issue the 100 would like to see addressed.
The 100 defines economic development and empowerment as the ability of individuals and communities to have and pursue dreams that result in wealth creation and ultimately perpetuate the establishment of mechanisms that yield generational wealth. Any candidate running for the highest office in our country must believe that every American has a right to the American dream, which starts with jobs that offer respectable compensation and quality benefits, home ownership and access to capital for entrepreneurial ventures. Exporting jobs instead of retraining U.S. workers represents an abdication for a nation by our leadership.
The 100's Health & Wellness focus involves the whole community and person: physical, emotional/psychological and spiritual and includes education on topics needing more government focus such as: youth violence, domestic violence, and the preponderance of black children who are being diagnosed with behavioral issues. Our initiatives are aligned with three objectives:
•Increase public awareness regarding health issues which disproportionately impact the black community.
•Increase awareness and expand knowledge among black people regarding current research, therapies and practices which have demonstrated efficacy in the treatment of illnesses that disproportionately affect black people.
•Helping to shape public policy regarding the local, state and national health policy impacting the black community.
"There are glaring disparities in economic opportunities, education and access to health care that must be addressed by our next American President," said Albert Dotson, Jr., Chairman of 100 Black Men of America, Inc. "Statistics show us and our daily lives remind us that these increasingly critical issues can no longer be ignored by our nation's leaders. This opportunity and partnership allows us to ask the tough questions affecting our nation to the Democratic Presidential candidates and actively engage our respective communities in the democratic process."
About 100 Black Men of America
100 Black Men was founded as an organization in New York City in 1963. The national organization, 100 Black Men of America, Inc. began with nine chapters in 1986 as a national alliance of leading African American men of business, industry, public affairs and government with a mission to improve the quality of life for African Americans, particularly African American youth. Today, under the direction of Albert E. Dotson, Jr., the organization has 106 chapters, and growing, in the United States, England and the Caribbean. Members represent a myriad of professions including corporate executives, physicians, attorneys, entrepreneurs, entertainers, elected officials, professional athletes, educators and men from numerous other professions that have created an international coalition focused on creating educational opportunities, promoting economic empowerment, addressing health disparities and creating positive, nurturing mentoring relationships. To learn more about the 100, visit www.100blackmen.org.
About 100 Black Men of South Florida, Inc
The 100 Black Men of South Florida, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization that provides health & wellness, economic development, education and mentoring programs to children and their families. For more information on the 100, please visit www.100blackmensf.org.
About the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Founded in 1979, the USHCC actively promotes the economic growth and development of Hispanic entrepreneurs and represents the interests of more than 2.5 million Hispanic-owned businesses in the Untied States that generate more than $380 billion annually. It also serves as the umbrella organization for 200 local Hispanic chambers in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Bolivia and Uruguay. U.S. Census data shows that there are 26.8 million businesses in the United States. It is projected that, in 2008, there will be 2.7 million Hispanic-owned businesses in the U.S. generating more than $388 billion in annual revenue. By 2010, Hispanic-owned firms will represent 1 out of 10 businesses in the U.S. and generate over $465 billion a year in revenue. To learn more about the chamber, go to www.ushcc.com.
About IMPACTO, a nonpartisan committee affiliated with the Las Vegas Latin Chamber
IMPACTO is the political action committee affiliated with The Las Vegas Latin Chamber, which promotes the interests of more than 1,390 members, as well as Nevada’s 7,000 Hispanic-owned businesses and 400,000 Hispanic residents. Since its inception in 1976, its mission has been to develop, advance and promote Hispanics and small businesses, and to enhance the economic, political, social, educational and cultural interests of Hispanics in Nevada.
About the African American Democratic Leadership Council
Democratic elected officials established this group in July to organize the African American community not only for the Jan. 19th caucus but for the presidential election in 2008. The group immediately launched “iCare, iCan, iCaucus,” which reaches out to African American voters through their churches, radio stations, community centers, telephones, mailboxes and even the businesses they frequent. Leaders of the group hope to build a database of African American voters to help turn Nevada “Blue” in 2008.
About CSN
Founded in 1971, the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is Nevada's largest institution of higher education and the fourth-largest community college of its kind in the nation. CSN operates in over 50 locations including 3 main campuses and 11 learning centers in four counties covering 42,000 square miles. With student success as our number one priority, CSN educates over 70,000 students annually, over 51% minority, in over 100 fields of study offering more than 200 degrees and certificates. Our mission ensures that we serve the diverse needs of the residents of Southern Nevada by responding to the educational needs of the communities and businesses within the CSN service area.
About MSNBC
Built on the worldwide resources of NBC News, MSNBC defines news for the next generation with world-class reporting and a full schedule of live news coverage, political analysis and award-winning documentary programming -- 24 hours a day, seven days a week. MSNBC's home on the Internet is msnbc.com. Msnbc.com delivers a fuller spectrum of news. Drawing on its award-winning original journalism, NBC News heritage, trusted sources and Microsoft's advanced technologies, the site presents compelling, diverse and visually-engaging stories on the consumer's platform of choice.
Nielsen/NetRatings reports more than 29 million unique visitors for October 2007, making msnbc.com the number one TV news site, ahead of ABC, CBS, and Fox News combined.
Members of the media can get more information about MSNBC and its programming on msnbc.com or the NBC Universal Media Village Web site at www.nbcumv.com.
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