Democratic National Committee:African American Summit 2006 http://www.democrats.org/ en http://a9.g.akamai.net/7/9/8082/v001/democratic1.download.akamai.com/8082/images/20050710_donkeylogo.jpg Democratic Party Podcasts http://www.democrats.org Copyright 2008 Tue, 03 Oct 2006 11:59:28 -0500 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=4.01 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss DNC African American Leadership Summit A Success This past weekend the DNC's Black Caucus hosted a successful African American Leadership Summit in Detroit, Michigan. The summit had over 400 participants from all over the country who attended the conference which focused on issues important to the African American community. "Our Voices, Our Values, Our Votes" was the theme of this year's summit, which brought together Democratic activists, state Party staffers, elected officials, candidates for office and DNC members.

On Friday the summit kicked off with in-depth presentations and panels outlining the Democratic agenda and the DNC's 50 state partnership program which is rebuilding the party from the ground up in all 50 states and territories and in every community. Participants heard from DNC Chairman Howard Dean and others about the Democratic message and how leaders could take this back to their communities.

On Saturday a town hall meeting addressed important issues such as voting rights, and mobilizing the Democratic base. Later that day in intensive training workshops, DNC staff covered critical topics including voting rights, faith outreach, surrogate training, Election Day operations and voter file management.

Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean issued the following statement:

"The African American Leadership Summit was a successful event which reached out and demonstrated our ongoing commitment to the African American community. I was excited by the enthusiasm of all attendees to get involved in the party not just through GOTV, but by running for office and actively delivering the Democratic message. Historically the African American community has been at the forefront of electing Democratic candidates because we represent the interests of all Americans, but we will not take their votes for granted. Democrats will continue to build on the success of this summit by working with all communities in order to create a new direction for America."

Democratic National Committee Black Caucus Chairwoman Virgie Rollins issued the following statement:

"This year's African American Leadership Summit was a stellar event, from the participants to the speakers. One of the most productive aspects of the summit was the interactive dialogue in which participants were able to ask questions and have their voices heard by key leaders within the Party. This successful summit is just the first of many to come which will continue to engage the African American community on the vital role it plays within the Democratic Party. I am confident that participants left the summit with a renewed sense of urgency and actions items to take back to their local communities."

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DNC Chairman Howard Dean
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DNC Chairman Howard Dean
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18) introduces Democratic candidate for Minnesota's 5th District Keith Ellison

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DNC Chairman Howard Dean
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Congressman John Conyers (MI-14), Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Rev. Jesse Jackson, and Black Caucus Vice Chair Ken Foxworth with youth panelists.

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]]> http://www.democrats.org/a/2006/10/dnc_african_ame.php http://www.democrats.org/a/2006/10/dnc_african_ame.php African American Summit 2006 Tue, 03 Oct 2006 11:59:28 -0500 DNC's Black Caucus Hosts 2006 African American Leadership Summit National Committee Chairman Howard Dean and DNC Black Caucus Chair Virgie M. Rollins announced that the DNC will hold an African American Summit at the Marriott at the Renaissance Center in Detroit, Michigan, from September 22-24, 2006. The national summit will provide an opportunity for African American leaders across the country to gather to advance the Democratic vision for a new direction for America and discuss the importance of mobilizing African American voters for the upcoming mid-term elections.

DNC Chairman Howard Dean and DNC Black Caucus Chair Virgie Rollins issued the following statement:

"We are excited that the DNC's Black Caucus is bringing the summit to Detroit. This event promises to be a valuable opportunity to network and organize with prominent African American leaders and rank and file Democrats from around the country. Summit participants will discuss the need for an urban agenda and critical issues such as voting rights, minimum wage, jobs, economic opportunity, social justice, health care, and getting out the vote.

"This November, Democrats will offer a new direction for America that will reverse the failed policies of the Bush Administration and Washington Republicans. The African American community has witnessed firsthand the Bush Administration 's long record of failure and incompetence, from the failed federal government response to Hurricane Katrina to under-funding of public education, cuts to small businesses and community development funds, and declining incomes, higher poverty levels and the loss of health care coverage for many African Americans . At next week's summit, we will engage African American leaders on the critical role African Americans will play in the fight to bring real and much needed change to our country."

Featured speakers include:

DNC Chairman Howard Dean
DNC Vice Chair Lottie Shackelford
Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm
Sen. Debbie Stabenow (MI)
Rep. John Conyers (MI-14)
Rep. Carolyn Cheeks-Kilpatrick (MI-13)
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18)
Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick
Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin
Former New Jersey Secretary of State Rev. Regena Thomas
Cornell Belcher, Brilliant Corners
Bishop David G. Evans, Pastor - Bethany Baptist Church
Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., Chair of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition
Latoia Jones, Executive Director College Democrats of America
Malia Lazu, Director of the Racial Justice Campaign Fund at Progressive Majority
Rev. Al Sharpton, National Action Network
Tracy Sturdivant, Vice-President of the White House Project
Rev. Romal Tune, CEO Clergy Strategic Alliances, LLC

For more information visit: http://www.dnc.org/a/communities/african_americans/ ]]> http://www.democrats.org/a/2006/09/dncs_black_cauc.php http://www.democrats.org/a/2006/09/dncs_black_cauc.php African American Summit 2006 Thu, 14 Sep 2006 13:19:19 -0500 The 2006 African American Leadership Summit Register for EventDowload Flyer The 2006 African American Leadership Summit, "Our Values, Our Voices, Our Vote," sponsored by the Democratic National Committee and the DNC's Black Caucus, will be held on September 22-24 in Detroit, Michigan at the Detroit Marriott at Renaissance Center. Prominent Leaders and activists in the African American community will come together to discuss the Democratic message, the Black Agenda, and other important topics, and train for communications, getting out the vote and faith voter outreach heading into the November elections.

You can register for the conference here. Students may be eligible for scholarships.

Download the 2006 African American Leadership Summit flyer here.

You can view a tentative agenda here.

For more information please contact Simone Ward, Deputy Director of the American Majority Partnership at 202-863-8150 or wards@dnc.org.

]]> http://www.democrats.org/a/2006/08/the_2006_africa.php http://www.democrats.org/a/2006/08/the_2006_africa.php African American Summit 2006 Sun, 20 Aug 2006 11:18:01 -0500 The 2006 African American Leadership Summit Register for EventDowload Flyer The 2006 African American Leadership Summit, "Our Values, Our Voices, Our Vote," sponsored by the Democratic National Committee and the DNC's Black Caucus, will be held on September 22-24 in Detroit, Michigan at the Detroit Marriott at Renaissance Center. Prominent Leaders and activists in the African American community will come together to discuss the Democratic message, the Black Agenda, and other important topics, and train for communications, getting out the vote and faith voter outreach heading into the November elections.

You can register for the conference here. Students may be eligible for scholarships.

Download the 2006 African American Leadership Summit flyer here.

You can view a tentative agenda here.

For more information please contact Simone Ward, Deputy Director of the American Majority Partnership at 202-863-8150 or wards@dnc.org.

]]> http://www.democrats.org/a/2006/08/the_2006_africa.php http://www.democrats.org/a/2006/08/the_2006_africa.php African American Summit 2006 Sun, 20 Aug 2006 11:18:01 -0500 Tentative Agenda Friday 12:30 PMRegistration

2:00 PMWelcome and Introductions: “Inside” the DNC
Speaker: Virgie M. Rollins/Rev. Leah Daughtry

2:15 PMBuilding Connections: Political Briefing
The 50 State Partnership Program
Speaker: Pam Womack, Political Director

2:30 PMMessage Matters: Communications Strategy and Polling Briefing
Speaker: Karen Finney and Cornell Belcher

3:30 PMIssues Briefing: Affirmative Action, Voter ID, and Workers Rights
Invited Speakers: Bill Lucy, Bill Lynch, Tina Abbott, Jimmy Settles, Leon Lynch, Hartina Flournoy, Chris Owens and Vernon Watkins

5:00 PMOpening Plenary Sessions: The Democratic Message
Speaker: Governor Howard Dean and Lottie Schackelford, Vice-Chair

6:00 PMMayoral Welcome Reception
Speakers: Gov. Howard Dean, Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, Virgie Rollins Invited Speakers: (Governor Graholm, Sen. Stabenow, Rep. Conyers & Rep. Cheeks-Kilpatrick)

8:00 PMDinner (On Your Own)

Saturday 8:30 AMContinental Breakfast

9:00 AMTown Hall Meeting: “The Black Agenda”
Panel: The Clergy, Social Justice, and “Our” Agenda
Invited Speaker(s):Rev. Jesse Jackson, Rev. Sharpton, Kamala Harris, Julian Bond, and Rev. Romal Tume

Panel: “Passing the Microphone” An Intergenerational Discussion
Invited Speaker(s) Joe Leonard, Jehmu Greene, Malia Lazu, Tracy Sturdivant, LaToia Jones, and Rev. Yearwood

12:00 PMBreak

12:30 PMLunch with Special Guest Star Jones Reynolds and other invited guest
Other Special Invited Guest: Mayor Shirley Franklin, Dr. Cornell West, Corey Booker

2:00-6:30 PMTraining Session/Breakout Sessions: Parag Mehta/Sandi Jackson

Surrogate Training for On-Air Video, Radio, and Print
Invited Speaker: Bev Smith

Voting Rights: Election Protection
Speaker: Greg Moore

Faith Voters Outreach
Speaker: Rev. Romal Tume, and Leslie Brown

GOTV/Election Day Operations
Speaker: TBD

6:30 PMDinner (On your Own)

Sunday
 9:30 AM Next Steps and Action Items/Closing Ceremonies

10:30 AMDepart for Service/ Adjourn

11:00 AMOption 1: Attend Greater Grace Temple Morning Service (Optional)

12:00 PMOption 2: Michigan State Party Canvassing Opportunities TBD

2:30 PMClosed Session: DNC Black Caucus Executive Committee]]> http://www.democrats.org/a/2006/08/african_america_5.php http://www.democrats.org/a/2006/08/african_america_5.php African American Summit 2006 Thu, 17 Aug 2006 13:23:20 -0500