June 2009
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Minn. court rules for Franken in Senate fight
The Minnesota Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered that Democrat Al Franken be certified as the winner of the state’s long-running Senate race, paving the way for a resolution in the seven-month fight over the seat. The high court rejected a legal challenge from Republican Norm Coleman, whose options for regaining the Senate seat are dwindling. [...]
AARP moves to Increase black, Latino membership
Pharoh Martin, NNPA National Correspondent – As the American population continues to brown, an increasing number of organizations are making calculated strides in an effort to ensure that the diversity of their membership mirrors the diversity of the nation. One such organization is AARP, the premier advocacy group for older Americans. The largest of its [...]
81% of African Americans Support Climate Action
Timothy B. Hurst, Red, Green & Blue – Based on the results of a recent survey, the Commission to Engage African Americans on Climate Change (CEAC) has issued a set of legislative principles aimed at advancing the interests of people of color in the climate debate. According the survey, more than three quarters of African [...]
New trends, Important Thoughts: don’t miss our coverage of the Personal Democracy Forum in NYC: Part 2
Lauren Coleman, Punch Media Group, Inc. – A woman from the audience asks about how young people of color are using technology. And as Rospars and McKinnon stumble around the answer after a bit Rasiej acknowledges the elephant in the room regarding lack of people of color in attendance (and I guess on these panels?) [...]
Fans gather for Apollo Theater’s Jackson memorial
Fans began gathering hours early for a public tribute to Michael Jackson on Tuesday at Harlem’s Apollo Theater, the fabled venue that helped make a 9-year-old Jackson a star. Thousands were expected to pay their respects at the theater, which planned to let them in 600 at a time to listen to his music, watch [...]
