African-American women in politics

Statement by White House Senior Advisor and Chief Spokesperson Symone Sanders on Vice President Kamala Harris's Conversation with Partnership for Central America Leaders Ajay Banga and Jonathan Fantini Porter

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Monday, September 6, 2021

The Vice Presidentshared her vision for the Root Causes Strategy and the Call to Action she announced in May, updates from her trip to Guatemala and Mexico in June, and discussed ways to continue working together.

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  • The Vice Presidentshared her vision for the Root Causes Strategy and the Call to Action she announced in May, updates from her trip to Guatemala and Mexico in June, and discussed ways to continue working together.
  • In addition, they also discussed her trip to Singapore and Vietnam.
  • The Partnership forCentral Americais a non-profit organization created in response to a Call to Action by Vice PresidentKamala Harris, in her role overseeing diplomacy towards the Northern Triangle andMexico.
  • Partnership members will make significant commitments to help send hope to the people of the region and sustainably address the root causes of migration by promoting economic opportunity.

Washington, DC Mayor Bowser First to Recognize Clean Energy Week 2021

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser has issued a proclamation recognizing September 20-24, 2021 as Clean Energy Week in the District of Columbia.

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser has issued a proclamation recognizing September 20-24, 2021 as Clean Energy Week in the District of Columbia.
  • Washington, DC is the first to formally recognize National Clean Energy Week (NCEW) 2021 .
  • Last year, Mayor Bowser along with more than half of the nation's governors signed proclamations officially recognizing Clean Energy Weeks in their states.In her proclamation, Mayor Bowser cites that in2020, the District of Columbia employed more than 13,000 people in the clean energy and energy efficiency sectors and has consistently ranked among the top clean energy cities in the United States.
  • National Clean Energy Week (NCEW), described by POLITICO as "a veritable who's who of the Clean Energy World," is an annual awareness week to recognize the value of clean energy including abundant job opportunities, economic growth, energy independence, consumer choice, lower energy prices, and a cleaner environment.

Clark Atlanta University Welcomes Vice President Kamala Harris To CAU And Accepts The White House COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge

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Friday, June 18, 2021

ATLANTA, June 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Vice President Kamala Harris and other top officials paid a visit to Clark Atlanta University (CAU) and the Atlanta University Center today as part of the Department of Health and Human Services "We Can Do This Bus Tour" and to issue the COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge.

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  • ATLANTA, June 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Vice President Kamala Harris and other top officials paid a visit to Clark Atlanta University (CAU) and the Atlanta University Center today as part of the Department of Health and Human Services "We Can Do This Bus Tour" and to issue the COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge.
  • Harris acknowledged Clark Atlanta's president George T. French Jr., the presidents of other Atlanta University Center colleges, AUC students, and other special guests during the tour stop at CAU.
  • "It is an absolute honor to meet and welcome Vice President Kamala Harris to our beautiful campus during the "We Can Do This Bus Tour" and to accept the COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge.
  • Vice President Harris' overall role is to learn more about Clark Atlanta University's COVID-19 efforts.

Hollywood Celebrates the Caribbean

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021

LOS ANGELES, June 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In celebration of Caribbean-American Heritage month, the Government of Barbados in association with the Caribbean Heritage Organization and the Shirley Chisholm Cultural Institute are pleased to present the 2021 CaribbeanLensInternational Virtual Film Festival -Where Hollywood Celebrates the Caribbean on Thursday, June 10 and Friday, June 11 10am 3pm PT/1:00pm 6:00pm ET.

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In celebration of Caribbean-American Heritage month, the Government of Barbados in association with the Caribbean Heritage Organization and the Shirley Chisholm Cultural Institute are pleased to present the 2021 CaribbeanLensInternational Virtual Film Festival -Where Hollywood Celebrates the Caribbean on Thursday, June 10 and Friday, June 11 10am 3pm PT/1:00pm 6:00pm ET.
  • The CaribbeanLens International Film Festival is where Hollywood celebrates the Caribbean.
  • Conserve and celebrate the rich and diverse contributions of the Caribbean and its people to the international society.
  • Support and nurture existing and emerging creative talent in the Caribbean through academic scholarships, mentorship and promotion of Caribbean films and filmmakers, theater and dance.

Chicago Auto Show Details New Outdoor Street Fest Element To 2021 Special Edition Show

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Monday, June 7, 2021

CHICAGO, June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), producer of the Chicago Auto Show, detailed a brand-new element to the upcoming special edition show, July 15-19 at McCormick Place: an outdoor street fest featuring today's latest vehicles, food trucks, local brews and music.

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  • CHICAGO, June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), producer of the Chicago Auto Show, detailed a brand-new element to the upcoming special edition show, July 15-19 at McCormick Place: an outdoor street fest featuring today's latest vehicles, food trucks, local brews and music.
  • "What a great combination of the Chicago Auto Show's first street fest and the city's historic Motor Row District," said Alderman Pat Dowell.
  • "The Chicago Auto Show street fest is a prime example of the cooperation extended to us."
  • A general ticket to the indoor portion of the Chicago Auto Show (West Building) also grants access to the outdoor evening street fest along Indiana Avenue.

The Roanoke College Poll: McAuliffe and Herring Hold Comfortable Leads for Governor and Attorney General

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Friday, June 4, 2021

Terry McAuliffe and Attorney General Mark Herring hold strong leads in the races for the Democratic nomination for governor and attorney general in Virginia, each registering 49% support from likely voters in Tuesday's primary election, according to The Roanoke College Poll.

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  • Terry McAuliffe and Attorney General Mark Herring hold strong leads in the races for the Democratic nomination for governor and attorney general in Virginia, each registering 49% support from likely voters in Tuesday's primary election, according to The Roanoke College Poll.
  • Jennifer Carroll Foy trails McAuliffe with 11%; Sen. Jennifer McClellan has the support of 9% of likely voters, while Lt. Gov.
  • Jay Jones is far behind Herring with 20% of voters saying they will vote for him for attorney general.
  • "To the surprise of few, McAuliffe and Herring appear headed for victory on Tuesday," said Dr. Harry Wilson, Senior Political Analyst of the Roanoke College Poll.

Tobin Entertainment Presents A Conversation with Stacey Abrams, a National Speaking Tour with a Twelve City Schedule

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Monday, May 17, 2021

b'SAN ANTONIO, May 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --TOBIN ENTERTAINMENT presents political leader, voting rights activist, entrepreneur, and NYTimes bestselling author, Stacey Abramsin anational speaking tour, A Conversation with Stacey Abrams.

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  • b'SAN ANTONIO, May 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --TOBIN ENTERTAINMENT presents political leader, voting rights activist, entrepreneur, and NYTimes bestselling author, Stacey Abramsin anational speaking tour, A Conversation with Stacey Abrams.
  • Designed around worldwide and national events, as well as questions from the audience and community, this conversation with Stacey Abrams aims to inform and empower.\n"People tend to remember the first time they heard Stacey Abrams speak, and it\'s easy to see why."
  • TIME Magazine\nAbrams\'New York Timesbestselling book Lead from the Outside: How to Build Your Future and Make Real Change , is a personal and empowering blueprint for outsiders who seek to become the ones in charge.
  • Our Time is Now is ablueprintto end voter suppression and chronicles a chilling account of how the right to vote and the principlesof democracy have been and continue to be under attack.

Black leaders, business owners call out Stacey Abrams and demand dialogue with corporate America about the diversity of opinions in the Black community

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021

"Stacey Abrams doesn\'t actually care about making it easier for Black people to vote; she only cares about making it easier for Democrats to vote.

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  • "Stacey Abrams doesn\'t actually care about making it easier for Black people to vote; she only cares about making it easier for Democrats to vote.
  • "\nThe press conference participants said Abrams has deliberately misled people about numerous provisions of the Election Integrity Act such as voter ID requirements, electioneering restrictions, and early voting rules to fit her preconceived talking point that the law is "Jim Crow in a suit and tie."
  • "Frankly, it\'s insulting that corporate leaders were so willing to go along with her narrative of Black helplessness, and it\'s patronizing that they thought they were advancing the interest of Black voters by opposing this common-sense effort to ensure free and fair elections for all Georgians.
  • "\nSpeakers at the press conference also pointed out that the rhetoric by Stacey Abrams and President Joe Biden directly influenced the MLB\'s decision to move the 2021 All-Star Game out of Atlanta.

Black Small Business Owners, Alongside BAFBF, Challenge Stacey Abrams' Misleading Comments On Election Integrity

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Monday, May 10, 2021

b'ATLANTA, May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --A coalition of Black business owners is holding a press conference on Tuesday, May 11 at 10:00 a.m. in the Georgia State Capitol Rotunda.

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  • b'ATLANTA, May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --A coalition of Black business owners is holding a press conference on Tuesday, May 11 at 10:00 a.m. in the Georgia State Capitol Rotunda.
  • The group will call out corporate leaders for treating far-left activist Stacey Abrams as the de facto spokesperson for all Black people, and demand that corporate executives meet with them to hear their perspective before taking sides in political debates.\nPress conference to correct the record about the views of Black Americans about Stacey Abrams and the Georgia Election Integrity Act and demand that corporate leaders recognize and respect diversity of opinion within the Black community.\n'

Capital Impact Partners Awarded $1 million to Manage the Newly Created Nourish D.C. Fund by Mayor Muriel Bowser

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Thursday, May 6, 2021

b'ARLINGTON, Va., May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser awarded Capital Impact Partners $1 million to manage the newly announced Nourish D.C. Fund.

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  • b'ARLINGTON, Va., May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser awarded Capital Impact Partners $1 million to manage the newly announced Nourish D.C. Fund.
  • "\nThrough the Nourish D.C. Fund, Capital Impact will work with a coordinated collaborative of technical assistance providers and lenders with deep roots in the District to support an equitable D.C. food system.
  • Our leadership in delivering financial and social impact has resulted in Capital Impact being rated by S&P Global and recognized by Aeris for our performance.
  • Headquartered in Arlington, VA, Capital Impact Partners operates nationally, with local offices in Austin, TX; Detroit, MI; New York, NY; and Oakland, CA.