National Election Town Hall Meeting Expected to be Filled with Hopeful Obama Supporters. Black Lawyers (BLFJ) Endorse Obama

    Washington, DC, September 25, 2008 /24-7PressRelease/ -- BLFJ Endorsement of Senator Barack Obama: "The impending economic collapse that began on Wall Street will have a tremendous negative impact on the Black Community, particularly the poor. Whenever America suffers as a whole on this level, the Black community is certain to face even harder times. As a result, Senator Barack Obama is the best choice available for President of the United States. Though we do not agree with Mr. Obama on a few important domestic and international issues, we find him by far the better choice for the Black Community and for America at large in November. The fine example of an Obama first family, originating out of our community, is a priceless sight for a people saddled with families in crisis. Black men, often maligned in society, are given a fresh facelift by the success of Senator Obama. On the key issues of the economy, education, health care, and civil rights-clearly Senator Obama is the most progressive of the two candidates and may initiate better policies toward Africa.

Of course, we would prefer to see more attention paid to the millions incarcerated, political prisoners, racial profiling, police brutality and a litany of socio-economic problems that keep inner cities and Black areas in general constantly struggling to gain its equilibrium. But we can not look for a President Obama to solve all the problems in our community. Merely casting a vote for Senator Barack Obama is an immature expression of our political obligation towards our self-determination. The Black Community must leverage increased unity and power on this electoral system in order to see measurable results from this process. Black Leaders, Black Lawyers, Black Organizations and new class of champions must emerge to give new meaning to the historic struggles of the past by rising to this historic occasion. As Obama rises, we must rise with him in a self-determining way.

The Supreme Court makeup, Federal Judicial appointments, the direction of the Justice Department, important decisions on international law and human rights are all at stake here. We pray that the legal mind and moral sense of Senator Obama will prevail and set America on a new course."

Black Lawyers For Justice (BLFJ) Is a progressive legal and political advocacy group which seeks complete constructive change in the power and legal relationship between Black peoples and The United States of America. The BLFJ network includes Lawyers, Judges, Investigators, Clerks, Law students, Activists, scholars and other committed persons who share in common this noble ideal. BLFJ founder Malik Shabazz, Esq, is well known for his legal victories, lectures, and organizing skills.

National Election 2008
Emergency Town Hall Meeting

Black Lawyers For Justice (BLFJ) issues endorsement of Senator Barack Obama

When: Thursday September 25th at 6:00pm
Where: Greater New Hope Baptist Church
816 8th St NW Washington DC (8th and Hst NW Redline
China Town Metro)
Contact: (202) 638-4480 or [email protected]

Town Hall meeting addressing:

1. The Impending Economic Collapse
and the 2008 Presidential Election Choices

2. Barack Obama's Historic Election Bid

3. Other Important Election Year Issues
Relevant To The African American
Community

Featuring Black Attorneys and Black Leaders

Black Lawyers For Justice has convened this mass meeting to inform the public and allow extensive questions and answers. The larger goal is to cement relationships in the Black political/ activist arena that could achieve significant results in the near future.

Contact:
Malik Shabazz, Esq.
Black Lawyers For Justice

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