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NBJC Celebrates Martin Luther King Day by Co-Sponsoring Tonight's Presidential Debate

21 Jan 08 12:00 AM CST


 

 

  

 

 

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NBJC Co-Sponsors Presidential Debate

Monday
January 21, 2008 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
NBJC Celebrates Martin Luther King Day



By Co-Sponsoring Tonight’s

Presidential Democratic Debate

    

In celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's 79th Birthday, America’s only national Black LGBT civil rights organization, The National Black Justice Coalition will co-sponsor tonight's Democratic Presidential Debate in Myrtle Beach, SC hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus Institute and CNN.

Statement from
Jasper Hendricks,
NBJC Director of Field Operations and Political Affairs:

NBJC's historic and visible presence at tonight's debate alongside the Congressional Black Caucus Institute is proof that we are continuing to realize Dr. King’s dream where all people are able to liveopenly, honestly and with equal access to all rights afforded us as citizens of the United States.

Statement from
H. Alexander Robinson,
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BJC Chief Executive Officer:

As both an heir and the product of the civil rights movement, we humbly stand as a new generation of champions for human rights grounded in the principles of Dr. King.  As a black and openly gay civil rights organization, we too have a dream of equality for all people regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation or gender.

Presidential Debate Details:

Tonight's presidential debate will be aired nationally on CNN 8pm E.T.  NBJC will provide a full analysis of the debate along with pictures of the night’s events on Tuesday. 


   

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Contact Info
The National Black Justice Coalition
202-319-1552

 

 

 

 

 

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