Carson-Torrance Naacp, New Philadelhia Ame, and Laaawpac Partner to Inform and Educate Constituents of the 2nd Supervisorial District
Sentinel; Los Angeles, Calif. › August 24, 2009
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"We're all about educating and empowering our community and the general public," says LAAAWPAC president Jackie Hawthorne. "An informed voter is more likely to get to the polls and cast a ballot; that's empowerment." Olivia Verrett, president of the Carson-Torrance Branch NAACP says, "This is an opportunity for the community to get up close and personal with the candidates so they make an informed selection for the June 3rd Primary Election. There is a lot at stake and the electorate needs to fit the person to the job."
Funded completely by donations, the non-partisan organization raises money to support progressive African Americans running for public office, and sponsors candidates forums and other educational workshops.See the full content of this document
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Carson-Torrance Naacp, New Philadelhia Ame, and Laaawpac Partner to Inform and Educate Constituents of the 2nd Supervisorial District
The run for the seat being vacated by Yvonne B. Burke, promises to be the most hotly contested race for a Los Angeles...
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