Big news everyone!
I just got off the phone with United States Presidential Candidate Cynthia McKinney (Green), who has agreed to appear on our podcast, The Queens' Council, TONIGHT.
We will talk about Ms. McKinney's presidential candidacy, the future for black women in America, her statements concerning the Sean Bell case in NYC, reasons why black women should consider the Green Party, and more.
DO NOT MISS THIS ONE!
Ms. Cynthia McKinney's bio:
In just nine years, Cynthia Ann McKinney, Georgia's first African-American Congresswoman who was the only woman serving in the state's congressional delegation, has emerged as an internationally renowned advocate for voting rights, human rights and the strengthening of business ties between Africa and the United States. She is known as a passionate, intelligent, charismatic and effective member of the House of Representatives.
As a Georgia state legislator from 1988 to 1992, Congresswoman McKinney gained national attention because of her determined struggle for a fair and just reapportionment plan in Georgia. Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives by a decisive margin in 1992, McKinney has continued that struggle. Her new district, the Fourth Congressional District of Georgia, was redrawn as a result of recent US Supreme Court decisions challenging the constitutionality of the Voting Rights Act.
She was also a key member of the International Relations Committee, serving as Ranking Member on its International Operations and Human Rights Subcommittee.
The former Congresswoman was the House sponsor of the Arms Transfers Code of Conduct. This much-needed legislation, which aims to prevent the sale of US weapons to dictators, finally passed the House in June 1997.
Cynthia McKinney has also taken a leading role in promoting stronger diplomatic and economic ties with African nations. Former President Clinton invited Congresswoman McKinney to serve on the official American delegation to the inauguration of Liberian President Charles Taylor. In addition, former Pres. Clinton requested that McKinney attend high-level talks to open diplomatic ties with the new Democratic Republic of Congo. At the same time, she has assisted a number of Georgia-based companies in establishing and strengthening trade relations with African nations. (Source)
Read more about Green Party presidential nominee Cynthia McKinney here.
9 comments:
YAY! I am happy that you finally got her! It is time for people to know that there are more than three presidential hopefuls.
...and not to be nit-picking... but Spelman is only spelled with one 'L.'
Ha ha... thanks mari-djata for giving me her contact info!
No problem with the nitpicking... especially since it was a cut-n-paste job, :-)
Holy Shee***t, I'm listening to that!
See you there, brotherkomrade!
Again, I'm geeked about tonight's show! (Shecodes, I hope you saw the email that I sent to my network about tonight's show. Hopefully you will have some new listeners!)
@Brother Komrade
Bring some of the other socially-conscious brothas with ya!
Peace, blessings and DUNAMIS!
Lisa
I LOVED the podcast...
Congresswoman McKinney is the BOMB!!!
Great podcast! I didn't know so much about the green party.
@sassyj: Thanks for spreading the word. The more sisters who enter the dialogue, the better!
@blkseagoat: thanks, bro!
@miriam: don't worry, there are many people who think that the green party is only about 'tree hugging'.
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