CBC and Ministers to Hold Vote Summit. On Wednesday, May 30 at the Renaissance Hotel in Washington DC, the Congressional Black Caucus and the Conference of National Black Churches will merge for a summit detailing education efforts related to voter registration. CBC Chairman Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO), who is also a a United Methodist pastor, will speak to the group. He commented on
Rep. Cedric Richmond (D-LA) “It has become increasingly evident that the civil rights that many shared their blood, sweat and tears fighting for years and once again in jeopardy — for example our scared right to vote,” said Richmond.
“On May 30th the Congressional Black Caucus will be bringing hundreds of pastors here for a faith leaders summit. It’s the Congressional Black Caucus in conjunction with the Conference of National Black Churches. We will equip the Black pastors with knowledge they need going into the election season that can both prevent them from getting into trouble by damaging their IRS standing while at the same time allowing them to receive the most up to date information from the Justice Department on what they can legitimately do,” said CBC Chairman Emanuel Cleaver. “Many pastors have been scared in to believing that they can not say anything,” he added. see http://www.thecnbc.org/emberdev/events/national-consultation/
This will be a great Summit and Unity of The CBC and Black Ministers.This is exactly what is needed Continuity and Collaboration in The Black Community.We must get out the vote!
National Latino Groups Works Toward Strategy,Action…Chicago:…The uncertainty surrounding the economic and political climate of The U.S. did not stop representatives from several Key Latino Organizations from meeting in The Windy City to discuss the needs of their[50.5]million booming population…Latino Leaders plan to continue to push for policy,political and social changes to address issues critical to their communities. In the U.S. and Latin America Migrant and Immigrant Rights,building Latino organizing power,effective civic engagement and environmental justice,were just a few of The Plenary and Workshop Sessions scheduled during the[3]day event…”We have been able to Develope and Analyze the Situation and Challenges Latino Communities face at The local,State and Federal Level but also come up with Specific Strategies that we believe will actually have an impact not only at The State Level but at The Federal Level,”MS.Sanbrano said.”So we felt that it was important for States like California,Illinois and New York to put foward Policy that would incorporate and Recognize The Contributions of Undocumented Immigrants in Their States and as we speak we are working to introduce a ballot initiative in The State of California.”She said…”This year we will do the same thing…”We’ll Analyze especially within the Context of a National Election what is going to be the best way for Latinos to show The Power of Our Vote,”said MS.Sanbrano…
National Latino Groups Work Toward Strategy,Action…Chicago…Other National Conveners include The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund, Labor Council for Latin American Advancement, The Hispanic Federation and League of United American Citizens…The importance of Unity was Stressed as well…”Unless we’re United and have One Common Agenda we’re always going to be Fighting Really Against The Grain…”Said Jose Calderon president of The Hispanic Federation…”Not only in terms of The Latino Community,but we have to have a Very Collaborative and Very Inclusive Approach to work with all of the Communities that are Marginalized and Oppressed Across The Nation.”…Added MR. Calderon.