First Lady Michelle Obama to Keynote CBCF(Congressional Black Caucus Foundation) Phoenix

First Lady Michelle Obama to Keynote CBCF(Congressional Black Caucus Foundation) Phoenix
2012-09-12
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The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) today announced that first lady Michelle Obama will deliver the keynote address at the Annual Phoenix Awards Dinner from 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 22 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The dinner concludes the Foundation's 42nd Annual Legislative Conference (ALC). Mrs. Obama is scheduled to address more than 3,000 expected attendees at the evening's event and marks the first time ever that a first lady has addressed the prestigious gathering.

The Phoenix Award symbolizes the immortality of the human spirit and an eternal desire to reach its full potential. Four distinguished individuals will receive the prestigious award:

U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr. will receive The CBCF Chair's Award. The award is presented to an individual whose work and accomplishments stand as a role model for the African-American community and the African Diaspora.

Writer, director George Lucas will receive The CBC Chair's Award. The award is presented to an individual who exhibits the highest standards of dedication, ability and creativity;

Representative Corrine Brown of Florida and the first African American Mayor of Charlotte, NC, the Honorable Harvey Gantt will each receive The Harold Washington Award. The award is presented to an individual who has contributed immeasurably to African-American political awareness, empowerment and the advancement of minorities in the electoral process;

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Open letter sent out about Red Tails

Open letter sent out about Red Tails
2012-01-12
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Friends & family

The Movie Red Tails that depicts the challenges and heroism of the Tuskegee Airmen during WWII will be in movie theaters January 20th. This movie is produced by George Lucas (Yes, the Star Wars and Indiana Jones George Lucas). George Lucas was on the Tom Joyner Morning show today and he discussed the challenges he had getting this movie into the theaters because he could not find anyone in Hollywood that would invest the marketing dollars to get it in theaters. The Hollywood investors said that they just didn't know how well an "all black action movie" would play to the movie going audience. As a result, Lucas, Oprah and Tyler Perry put up the remaining $35 million to get the film to the theaters. The total cost of the film is $100 million.

My challenge to all of us is to prove Hollywood wrong and let's get the word out to see a movie that shows the accurate history and determination of "real" American Heroes. Now, we will spend the money to see fictitious characters like Laura Craft, Indiana Jones, Luke Skywalker, Jason Bourne, James Bond and the likes. Let's go out and spend $300 million to see real American Heroes depicted in the movies! Vote with your dollars!

Thanks,

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