CBC Petition

Dear Friend,

Voters in places like Atlanta, Brooklyn, St. Louis, and Inglewood have made clear their choice for president: Barack Obama. So why are some members of the Congressional Black Caucus threatening to use their power as "superdelegates" to undermine those votes and nominate Hillary Clinton?

Voters should decide elections--not politicians. And members of the Congressional Black Caucus should amplify the political voice of their constituents, not silence it. I've joined ColorOfChange.org in demanding that the CBC to listen to the voters; let's tell them to vote with the people, not against us:

http://www.colorofchange.org/superd/?id=1391-248868

Voters in almost all the districts represented by the CBC have chosen Obama, helping him win more delegates than Clinton. But only some delegates vote based on the results of primaries. A fifth of the delegates that will vote at the convention -- and decide the nomination -- are "superdelegates" that can technically vote however they like, regardless of what the voters say. These super-delegates are members of Congress, senators, governors and Democratic party insiders. In a contest this close, they have the power to overturn the will of voters, and decide the outcome.

In 2000 and 2004, CBC members stood up to defend the rights of Black voters that had been disenfranchised. It would be a disgrace for its members to now undermine the votes of Black people in their districts. Rarely have Black voters across the country been so unified behind a particular candidate; if CBC members vote against their constituents, it will diminish the power of Black voters in a historic election that could result in our country's first Black president.

It will take courage and conviction for CBC members to break with back-room politics and stand up for democracy. But we must demand it. Please join us:

http://www.colorofchange.org/superd/?id=1391-248868

Thanks.

Greetings people, it's been a while since I last posted. First, let me get it out of the way, im sorry for being late; Happy CENTENNIAL to he OH SO PRETTY ladies of Pink & Green; ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC. This is really a serious matter! *wink* For you who dont know the awesome HERstory of AKA; black greek letter organizations in general, you should check out http://www.aka1908.com/centennial its awesome!! And it will give you an idea of the struggle all of the orgs faced during the time of their inception. Also, to the ladies of ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INC. Happy Founders Day to you as well!!

So, what been up with me? Not a whole lot. I've been really busy with work and Delta. As for work, well, the coworker that had been out is gone again. Tragically, this time its because of her fathers death. He actually got attacked by a bull and because he's elderly, he didnt recover. He passed on February 14th; Valentines Day... my birthday. It was a very joyous day anyway, but then this happened. It hit close to home because the anniversary of my fathers death was yesterday, February 16th. Its been 3 yrs now and it seem like yesterday he was just here. My mom, sister, and I, along with her hubby and my niece went out to brunch today; it was pretty nice.

On a lighter note, my chapter is going thru intake and well, its been busy and we havent really started yet. Also, the NPHC is going forward with our first Greek picnic and they made me the chair.. i sware, its meeting after meeting. Sometimes im so tired, i come in a go straight to bed. I havent even had time to study for my GMAT test that im scheduled to take in April; im scared to death too! Its been a while and well, i guess i just question my ability to do well. Anyway, thats about it for now. Im really just tired of typing.. Holla

Yes We Can!

One word.. AMAZING!!! What are you waiting for.. BARACK THE VOTE!