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St. Pete Times: The women behind the men who would be Florida's senator
www.tampabay.com/news/politics/national/article1112189.ece Florida's Senate race is about four men elbowing each other in a fierce bid to join the most powerful legislative branch in the United Sta
Today on The Black Scholars Index...
Today, The Black Scholars Index features Dr. Wanda Thomas Bernard. She is a distinguished scholar, social worker, and storyteller in Nova Scotia. http://www.blackscholarsindex.com/2010/07/dr-wanda-t
My Brother
Dear Friend, For as long as I have known Kendrick Meek, he has always been the one to stand up when others sat down. But, now he is counting on us to stand up for him. With less than four weeks
Attend the Texas Southern University Career Fair
It is that time of year again! Our annual Career Fair is scheduled for September 30, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the Texas Southern University Recreation Center. We look forward to seeing you once again and thank you for supporting our recruitment efforts. Career Fair Registration: You will now be able to register for the Career Fair online using our TigerConnect system. Upon completion of registration, additional information, including directions, parking instructions, campus
Kendrick Meek Announces 'Real Dem Express' Bus Tour Across Florida
MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. -- U.S. Senate candidate Kendrick Meek announced today that he and his campaign will embark on the 'Real Dem Express' tour across Florida, a 10-day bus tour that will kick off in O
Today on The Black Scholars Index...
Today, The Black Scholars Index features Dr. Aqua Cooper, a African-Canadian Scholar, Author, Poet. Thanks to our twitter follower @MsRRReid for the suggestion! http://www.blackscholarsindex.com/2010
Harris-Stowe Celebrates the First Anniversary of its Early Childhood Center
Harris-Stowe State University will celebrate the one-year anniversary of its state-of-the-art William L. Clay, Sr. Early Childhood Development/Parenting Education Center (ECC) on August 4, 2010, at 6
Rust College Stefen White among the winners of National Essay Competition
Recently, The Executive Leadership Council and The Executive Leadership Foundation announced that over 2800 AA undergraduates from across the country competed in their “2010 Award for Excellence in Business Commentary National Essay Competition.” Rust College’s own, Stefen White was named 6th place winner for this year. The ten African-American undergraduate students from across the nation were vying for scholarship awards that include cash distributed among the winners, an internship at a
HBCU Radio Online: Visiting Africa
SHOW AIR DATE: Friday, July 23nd, 2010: On this week's show, we interview a couple of HBCU students who won a trip to Africa via Coca Cola's Open Happiness Tour in which 21 students from 12 HBCUs were able to make the trip. The Coca-Cola "Open Happiness Tour", a 5 day excursion, was a video contest that sought creative and inspirational answers to the question provided by Coca Cola. We will talk with them about their trip, attending a World Cup match, and also their reaction to meeti
Florida Alliance of Planned Parenthood Affiliates Endorses Rep. Kendrick Meek
The Florida Alliance of Planned Parenthood Affiliates, the political and advocacy arm of Planned Parenthood in Florida, today announced its endorsement of Rep. Kendrick Meek for the U.S. Senate. “
St. Pete Times: White House isn't backing Crist, party chief says
http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/stateroundup/white-house-isnt-backing-crist-party-chief-says/1108221 Among the great unanswered questions this year is whether Charlie Crist would caucus with
Florida Times-Union: Meek emphasizes 'city of commerce' in campaign
With the Aug. 24 primaries approaching, candidates are making the rounds. Jeff Greene, the billionaire real estate tycoon who's stormed into the U.S. Senate race in recent months, is scheduled to m
Oprah Winfrey hands out $10,000 checks to magazine publisher employees
Oprah Winfrey is feeling generous yet again. Last month, according to a new story by Perez Hilton, the talk-show queen made a pit stop at Hearst Publications -- who put out her monthly O Magazine -- and gave everyone a number of gifts, regardless of how long the staffer had worked there: * A new iPad (great for tech geeks) * A leather suitcase with their initials engraved in them (great for people who like suitcases) * A check for $10,000 (great for everyone) What's the
Lady Bearcats Volleyball squad adds southwestern flare for 2010 season
Rust College added more versatility with the last addition to the 2010-11 Lady Bearcat’s volleyball Squad. The Lady Bearcat’s volleyball program added Olivia C. McKinsey of Farmington, New Mexico o
Florida Senate Race: Kendrick Meek, The Real Dem, Launches New Video
MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. - Today, James Carville announced in an email to Kendrick Meek's online community the release of a new video showing that Kendrick Meek is the only real Democrat in Florida's U.S.
Hampton, Saint Aug's and Langston boast top HBCU programs in 2009-10
Hampton University, Saint Augustine's College and Langston University are the top HBCU athletics programs based on the final standings of the 2009-10 Learfield Sports Directors' Cup. Hampton was ta
Fox: Meek promises fight for middle class
http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/dpp/news/local/hillsborough/meek-promises-fight-for-middle-class-07092010 TAMPA - Polls of potential voters in the race for Florida's U.S. Senate seat put former Florid
Harris-Stowe to Hold Groundbreaking Ceremony for Second Residence Hall
Four years from the date in which Harris-Stowe State University opened its first residence hall — the Rev. Dr. William G. Gillespie Residence Hall and Student Center - it is proud to announce the grou
Kendrick Meek Blasts Governor Crist for Waiting Until Day 80 of Oil Spill to Call Special Session
MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. -- Kendrick Meek released the following statement regarding Governor Crist waiting until the 80th day of the oil spill to call a special session on a consistutional amendment block
Palm Beach Post: Meek speaks in west Delray Beach, gets endorsement of Democratic leader
By ANDREW ABRAMSON Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Updated: 9:26 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, 2010 Posted: 8:49 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, 2010 Kendrick Meek has a message to Florida Democrats: If he's the p
Kendrick Meek Campaign Raises Over $1 Million from 7,000-Plus Supporters
MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. -- The Kendrick Meek campaign raised over $1 million from more than 7,000 supporters in the fundraising quarter that ended on June 30 Of the 7,000 supporters, 85% gave $100 or
39 Local Leaders In Communities Across Florida Endorse Kendrick Meek
MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. -- The Kendrick Meek campaign announced 39 new endorsements from local leaders across the state today. Over 250 elected leaders in the state have endorsed Kendrick. "I have a d
Senate candidate Meek says wars need public focus
http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/2010-07-06/story/senate-candidate-meek-says-wars-need-public-focus With more than 1 million Floridians out of work, U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek said on the U.S. Senat
Kendrick Meek Responds to Department of Justice Lawsuit Against Arizona Immigration Measure
MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. -- Kendrick Meek released the following statement in response to the Department of Justice filing a lawsuit against the recent Arizona immigration measure: "I strongly oppose th
Meek Campaign Unveils Countdown Clock Until Jeff Greene Files His Personal Financial Report
MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. -- The Kendrick Meek for Florida campaign unveiled a clock on its website (http://www.kendrickmeek.com/) counting down the days until Jeff Greene must file the personal financial r