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Bits n’ Pieces. . . New Frontier Democrats extends deepest sympathy to the family of the Hon. Stephanie Tubbs Jones, whose untimely passing was a shock to all of us. She was the Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus and a real leader in every sense of the word as evidenced through her life and service. . . Rev. Jewett L. Walker, Jr. managed the successful campaign of Dr. Mildred “Bonnie” Hines who made history when she became the first female Bishop elected to serve in the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church and the first Bishop elected from the West Coast. . .What an exciting time to be alive with Barack Obama as the Democratic nominee for President of the USA! On September 4, the Obama Campaign opened its West Los Angeles Office at 3619 Motor Avenue, 2nd Floor, to long lines of supporters including John Frierson. We’re fired up and ready to go beat the Republican Ticket of McCain/Palin. . .Kudos to Sen. Mark Ridley-Thomas on receiving the Vernon E. Jordan, Jr. Legislative Advocacy Award from the Greater Sacramento Urban League. The presentation took place during the League’s annual State of Black America 2008 Legislative Reception. . .Speaker Karen Bass has reappointed John Frierson to the California Athletic Commission for a term ending June 2011. He previously served 5 years on the Commission before his term ended in 2006. . .Happy Belated Birthday greetings to Rosa Russell who had a rousing celebration at Club Dynasty last month with lots of dancing, dominoes and her favorite game “bid whist”. . .Embracing the Promise, Realizing the Vision is the theme of the 38th Annual Legislative Conference of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, which is scheduled for September 24 -27, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in D.C. Dr. Deborah LeBlanc will facilitate a Business Women’s Roundtable on Wednesday, September 24, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Four Seasons Hotel (Lounge). RSVP: lblncl@aol.com . . .President Doris LaCour’s “Tee Divas & Dudes” Golf Club held its annual fundraiser on August 16, “Blast to the Past”, which benefits the Western States Scholarship Fund and Junior Golfers. Several NFD’ers joined in the festivities: Rose Mary Spriggs (who is an Officer), Al & Barbara Boudeaux, Martina Ford, Joan Jackson (dancer extraordinare), Geneva Cox, Julie Cox, and Jo Ann Williams. . . |
BAPAC (Black American Political Association of California) will hold its 30th Annual State Convention at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel October 3 – 5, 2008, and its Political & Religious Hall of Fame Awards Banquet on Saturday, October 4, 7:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. President Percy Pinkney has announced that noted actor and humanitarian Danny Glover will be the Emcee and honorees are BAPAC Legends: The Honorable – Maxine Waters, Diane E. Watson, Mervyn Dymally, Yvonne Brathwaite-Burke, Willie Brown, Jr.; Bishop H. Hartford Brookins and Alice Huffman. For information: (626) 578-0161. . .“You know, they said this day would never come. They said our sights were set too high. They said this country was too divided; too disillusioned to ever come together around a common purpose. But, at this defining moment in history, you have done what the cynics said we couldn’t do.”
– Barack Obama, January 3, 2008.
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