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		<title>NAACP &amp; Labor Groups Organize Protests Over Voter ID Laws</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:56:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sha Stimuli</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[NAACP Plans Nationwide Protest Over Voter ID Laws]]></category>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><span id="more-127055"></span>NAACP Plans Nationwide Protest Over Voter ID Laws</strong></p>
<p>The NAACP is teaming up with labor groups to make a change when it comes to laws passed for voters.</p>
<p>The protests are set to begin on December 10th, announced NAACP leader <strong>Benjamin Todd Jealous </strong>who is hooking up with <strong>Reverend Al Sharpton</strong> and <strong>U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel</strong> to attack what's being referred to as "voter suppression laws."</p>
<p>In case you want the specifics, News One reports, <strong>"the laws target low-income and minority voters by requiring specific types of photo ID to cast ballots, by reducing the number of early voting days and by instituting tougher laws on collecting registrations."</strong></p>
<p>So the protests are meant to alert the public of the tactics being used to get the minorities to vote less since the laws seem to target Hispanics, Blacks and the disabled.</p>
<p>It's a brilliant plan to keep another Black guy out of office but it's been going on for years so we'll see how this turns out.</p>
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		<title>Rev. Al Sharpton and Activist Erica Ford Lead Protest Against Violence</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:04:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Justin T. Stewart justinstewart</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Black America is in a state of emergency and it has come to a point where violence has escalated to an alarming rate and the youth seem to have lost a sense of direction which has only resulted in casualties.</p>
<p>A stand is being made by Rev. Al Sharpton as he will be pairing up with Hip Hop activist Erica Ford to lead a day of protest going against the outburst of violence.</p>
<p>It is being dubbed the “National Day Of Outrage."</p>
<p>Initiated by the National Action Network, this day will echo forever in time as the moment where the final strand of rope broke, in regards to patience, and Black America found a way to put their differences aside for just a day in order to work for a greater cause.</p>
<p>Taking place on November 23, the rally will feature Sharpton in Atlanta, Georgia and other rallies will take place across the country<span id="more-16023"></span> in major areas such as Los Angeles, Chicago, North Carolina, Boston, Cleveland and Philadelphia.</p>
<p>Speaking with <em>AllHipHop,</em> Sharpton opened up on how essential it is to finally be on one chord and rise together to put an end to the senseless violence.</p>
<blockquote><p><strong>"We must be just as vigilant against the shootings that are random, gang related or intentional because we are in a crisis state and too many lives are being forsaken. We've got to come together across all lines to fight this battle.”</strong></p></blockquote>
<p>While the Reverend mans the troops down in Atlanta, Ford will organize groups in New York.</p>
<p>Ford has continued to be a factor in restoring the order in the African-American community.  Her past work involved a program titled “Bury Da Beef” working with rap artists such as KRS-One, Tupac and many others.</p>
<blockquote><p><strong>“It takes a village to save a child,” Ford said. “The strength that breathes inside of us beats the madness of society. We achieve great success when we don't accept all the habits as normal behavior. Love your life.”</strong></p></blockquote>
<p>Along with Sharpton and Ford, the rally will also include those that were victims of gun violence as well as other activists, elected officials and citizens from the communities.</p>
<p>The movement will begin everywhere at 2 p.m. Eastern Standard Time and more information can be found at <a href="http://www.nationalactionnetwork.net/">www.nationalactionnetwork.net</a>.</p>
<p>The time has come to make a change.  It's time to rise and stand united as one.</p>
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		<title>Bill Clinton To Become A Sigma???</title>
		<link>http://hiphopwired.com/2009/07/09/bill-clinton-to-become-a-sigma/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:41:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dummyjordancalston</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The men of Phi Beta Sigma are hosting their National Conclave this week in New Orleans, Louisiana and according to sources within the fraternity, a vote by several members of the brotherhood will see some very influential men voted into their ranks very soon.  Former President and notorious philanderer William Jefferson Clinton was the first voted on; he won by a nearly unanimous vote. The other was the man with the prodigious perm, infamous rabble-rouser, Reverend Al Sharpton.</p>
<p>Leadership of Phi Beta Sigma have not officially confirmed this information as of yet, but the rumors hearken to familiar tones that were uttered nearly a year ago, when rumors surfaced that the distinguished ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha were preparing to induct First Lady Michelle Obama into their sisterhood. The rumors became truth when she was later given an honorary membership into the sorority, joining the ranks of a myriad of distinguished women and just one former First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt.</p>
<p>If former President Clinton becomes a member of Phi Beta Sigma he will become the first President of the United States to become a member of a historically Black Greek lettered organization.</p>
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