Bringing together The Church, The Gospel Industry and Black Hollywood, Vote With Authority will mobilize the African American Christian Voting population to vote in the 2008 presidential election by providing factual information about all major candidates to ensure that voters make well-educated decisions and to identify the prospects who mirrors their values and concerns;
To encourage voters to cast a vote they can believe in.
OUR OBJECTIVE
Vote With Authority will strive to increase voter turn-out in the general presidential election to a minimum record high of 15% response among all registered African American voters in all parties; simultaneously to drive voter registration and form a national prayer circle for God-led government.
KEY ISSUES
Voter Rights
Voter Lethargy/Suppression
Healthcare: HIV/AIDS
Environmental Education: Going Green
Freedom of Speech
Immigration Practices/Civil Rights Violations/Racism
Remembering Katrina,Jena 6,
The War
The Mortgage Crisis
AND MANY MORE
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Movies
MARY MARY ENDORSES BARACK OBAMA IN THIS VIDEO FEATURING THE VOICES OF THE FUTURE
BARACK OBAMA GOSPEL CONCERT SERIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA
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Television
Books
DATES TO REMEMBER
(WATCH DEBATES ONLINE AT MySpace.com/mydebates)
VWA '08 God, Gospel and Government in Nashville, TN
Aug., 16, 2008
Democratic National Convention, Denver, CO
Aug. 25, 2008 - Aug. 28, 2008
Republican National Convention, St. Paul, MN
Sep. 1, 2008 - Sep. 4, 2008
First Presidential Debate,
Sep. 26, 2008
Vice-Presidential Debate, St. Louis, MO
Oct. 2, 2008
Second Presidential Debate, Nashville, TN
Oct. 7, 2008
Third Presidential Debate,
Oct. 15, 2008
Election Day
Nov. 4, 2008
Inauguration Day
Jan. 20, 2009
VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINES PER STATE
Alabama Fri, Oct. 24
Alaska Sun, Oct. 5 (postmark by Sat, Oct. 4)
Arizona Mon, Oct. 6
Arkansas Mon, Oct. 6
California Mon, Oct. 20
Colorado Mon, Oct. 6
Connecticut Tues, Oct. 21
Delaware Sat, Oct. 11
District of Columbia Mon, Oct. 6
Florida Mon, Oct. 6
Georgia Mon, Oct. 6
Hawaii Mon, Oct. 6
Idaho Register at Polls
Illinois Tues, Oct. 7
Indiana Mon, Oct. 6
Iowa Fri, Oct. 24 (or on Election Day at polling place)
Kansas Mon, Oct. 20
Kentucky Mon, Oct. 6
Louisiana Mon, Oct. 6
Maine Tue, Oct. 21 (or on Election Day at polling place)
Maryland Tue, Oct. 14
Massachusetts Wed, Oct. 15
Michigan Mon, Oct. 6
Minnesota Same Day Registration at polling place
Mississippi Mon, Oct. 6
Missouri Wed, Oct. 8
Montana Mon, Oct. 6 (or same day at elections office)
Nebraska Fri, Oct. 24 (mail by Fri, Oct. 17)
Nevada Tue, Oct. 4 (or in person until Oct. 14)
New Hampshire Same Day
New Jersey Tues, Oct. 14
New Mexico Tues, Oct. 7
New York Fri, Oct. 10
North Carolina Fri, Oct. 10
North Dakota N/A
Ohio Mon, Oct. 6
Oklahoma Fri, Oct. 10
Oregon Tue, Oct. 14
Pennsylvania Mon, Oct. 6
Rhode Island Sat, Oct. 4
South Carolina Sat, Oct. 4
South Dakota Mon, Oct. 20
Tennessee Mon, Oct. 6
Texas Mon, Oct. 6
Utah Mon, Oct. 6 or in person Tue, Oct. 28
Vermont Wed, Oct. 29
Virginia Mon, Oct. 6
Washington Sat, Oct. 4 (or until Mon, Oct. 20 in person)
West Virginia Wed, Oct. 15
Wisconsin Wed, Oct. 15 (or on Election Day at polling place)
Wyoming Can register at polls Listing from Rock the Vote
VOTE EARLYEarly voting is permitted in 31 states. DOn't hesitate to vote early if you don't have to wait until Nov. 4! View the listing at http://www.declareyourself.com/voting_faq/why_wait_.html.
BEWARE OF VOTER FRAUD
West Virginia Secretary of State Betty Ireland released a list of precautions citizens should take to avoid becoming a victim of voter fraud.
* If you are approached by a group or individual asking you to register to vote, keep in mind that if you have already registered, you don't need to register again.
* If you register to vote using a form from a third party, fill out and sign the form yourself. Don't allow someone else to sign your name on the form.
* Do not give out your voter registration information over the phone.
* If you receive notice from your county clerk that your registration status has changed, call the county clerk's office immediately and let them know the change was not made by you.
* If you are voting for the first time, and haven't verified your name and address with your county clerk, state law requires that you do so at the polls.
WHO'S WINNING?
Find out which candidate is leading in the election! Electoral maps, political updates and more available at electoral-vote.com.
YOUR VOTING CHECK LIST:
1. Make sure you are registered to vote! If you are not, register right here online. Voter registration ends in most states 30 days prior to the election. Go to www.declareyourself.com to find out the registration deadline in your respective state.
2. Tune in to the first live Presidential debate on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 on the campus of the University of Mississippi to be aired live on CNN.
PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE SCHEDULE
* September 26: Oxford, Mississippi
* October 7: Nashville, Tennessee
* October 15: Hempstead, New York
* Vice presidential debate: October 2, St. Louis, Missouri
3.Voter fraud still abounds. Be aware and be on the lookout for any of the tricks that will interfere with your vote being cast. Report any incidences of voter fraud to the fraud hot lines on a local or state level.
4.BUDDY UP! Take a registered friend or family with you to the poll. If you know someone who needs transportation to the polls offer them a ride. Walk, crawl, limp. . .whatever you must do on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2008, make sure you make it to the polls to exercise your 14th Amendment right to participate in this historic election.
OUR CHILDREN HAVE A VOICE TOO. . .
Who I'd like to meet: GET INVOLVED
First and foremost--IF YOU ARE 18 OR OLDER REGISTER TO VOTE! Harambe'! (Swahili for let's pull together). Add your voice and energy to this effort by volunteering on our tour route. Participate by spreading the word and getting involved in our online polls and discussions.
UPCOMING ELECTION EVENTS IN YOUR AREA
Email activities and events in your area to us to be posted on our myspace page: mediamindedpro@yahoo.com.
IMPORTANT LINKS
Vote Smart: http://www.votesmart.org/
TYLER PERRY SAID HE NEVER VOTED UNTIL NOW!
The well-known Writer/Director confessed in an e-mail addressed to his fans that he never felt moved to vote until now. He vents his frustration with the current administration in an excerpt from the e-mail below:
"Our country can’t take another 4 years of this. I
have never been a political person. I have lived in Atlanta for 15 years
and have never registered to vote. I had never been moved to. I know the
press is going to tear me apart for telling the truth here but, whatever!
I just turned 39 (smile).
I, like a lot of people, thought that it wouldn’t matter if I voted or
not. They were going to do what they wanted to do anyway. That was so
irresponsible of me, and I’m ashamed to even say it. But the truth of the
matter is, a lot of people feel the same way that I do. I have to tell
you, I WAS SO WRONG! Please get registered to vote. WE can change this
country. People are starving and hungry and I heard John McCain say that
the economy was in good shape. WHAT?!! Yeah it’s in great shape if you’re
rich, but what about the people who are not rich? That’s the attitude that
we must get rid of."
May I pray for you? Father, may my friend be lifted, gifted, never sifted. A man's gift makes room for Him, Your Word has spoken. I decree right now there be doors open to use their gift to advance the Kingdom. May there be strength, unity, over flow, increase...increase in breakthroughs, and increase in health, finances, as they seeks to do your will. Flood their house with favor. Let their community know their God. Help them, I pray, to walk, not wander...stand, not stumble...step, not stray...be blessed, not depressed...not stressed, not worried, not laden with unnecessary loads...help them to be focused. Amen! Let it be SO!
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