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Independent Sector – Closing Plenary Luncheon – "A New Look at Race and Gender in Americ"

Round-table Discussion: Beyond Election 2008: A New Look at Race and Gender in America Moderator: Kalvin Taketa, IS Board Member and President/CEO, Hawai’i Community Foundation Panelists: Randall L. Kennedy, Michael R. Klein Professor of Law, Harvard Law School, Harvard University Sterling Speirn, President, W.K. Kellogg Foundation Luz Vega-Marquis, Secretary, Independent Sector and President/CEO Marguerite Casey [...]

Posted in 2008 Election, Conferences, Diversity, Non Profit, Racism

2008 US Presidential Election Results LiveBlog

Join me on this historic election night for voting results coverage! I will be a panelist with the Black Women in Europe liveblog coverage from Election Day locations throughout the Philadelphia area. I will give my take on the events and coverage from various polling locations in Philadelphia, as well as from the 5th Ward [...]

Posted in 2008 Election, Freelance, Media, Politics

Crazy Little Things Called Facts!

Although I never agreed with McCain’s positions, especially on issues that matter to me most, I used to have a fundamental respect for him as a human being. Somewhere along the way, he lost sight of the importance of allowing his core values to guide his actions! Please pass this video along!

Posted in 2008 Election, Media, Politics

Say What?

This current election makes me wish I could vote. Unfortunately I am not a citizen. Although I have had my green card for almost two decades, and am eligible to file the Certificate of Citizenship (as opposed to the traditional naturalization process), I have always chosen to remain a German citizen. Under no circumstances will [...]

Posted in 2008 Election