[bfsa] Neighborhood Canvassing Update

[Dr. Akpadock]

Hi All:
What I'm going to say here is a personal perception and interpretation 
of the BFSA's Race & Politics Forum's discussion titled: *"The 
Political, Social & Cultural Impact of Barack Obama's Candidacy"*where 
President-elect Obama is seen as a */candidate. /*What is he a candidate 
for?

The */title as is,/* in my opinion, would have been suitable when he was 
still running for Democratic party nomination, and later for presidency. 
However, now that he is */signed and sealed for history, a/* 
/*president-elect,*/ the idea of discussing his candidacy is outdated, 
and quite frankly, after the facts! To many outside observers, people 
may give lots of interpretations to the use of the word "candidacy" 
including, but not limited to, BFSA's naivety to fact that he is a 
*/president-elect /*after all.

While realizing that hindsight is always 20-20, and the cat is already 
let out of the bag, I */strongly/* suggest a modification of the title 
to read "The Political, Social & Cultural Impact of Barack Obama's 
presidency [on the Black community]"

Frank

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Frank Akpadock, Ph.D.
Senior Research Associate/Regional Scientist
Center for Urban & Regional Studies
Youngstown State University
Phone: (330) 941-1406
Fax: (330) 941-1527
E-Mail: fakpadock at ysu.edu


Hasheen Wilson wrote:
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> Dear Membership,
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> On Thursday, November 20, 2008 the BFSA will be hosting the Race & 
> Politics Forum "The Political, Social & Cultural Impact of Barack 
> Obama's Candidacy" at 6:00 p.m. in the Debartolo Hall Auditorium (Rm. 
> #132). 
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> Several colleges and media venues have been made aware of this event.  
> However, I believe that it is important that we reach all  segments of 
> our community, especially those who might more likely fall victim to 
> apathy and complacency.
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> For this reason, Sonja Williams, has volunteered to coordinate a 
> neighborhood canvassing effort to reach everyday citizens, 
> specifically targeting the public housing areas.  On this *Saturday, 
> November 15, 2008, at 9:45 am*, we will meet in the  Beeghly College 
> of Education lobby.  We will distribute the literature and volunteers 
> will depart to their assigned locations.  We anticipate canvassing 
> from 10:00 am -- 12:00 pm.
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> If we receive enough volunteers we could probably cut the time to one 
> hour.  I believe the message of this forum needs to reach everyone; 
> the volunteering of your time will help advance the agenda of change, 
> while improving our community.
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> Please contact Sonja at 330-941-2132 or via email at 
> sawilliams01 at ysu.edu <mailto:sawilliams01 at ysu.edu> if you are able to 
> volunteer all or part of the time. 
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> Also, visit the YSU portal group and view Message Board Topics for a 
> list of proposed questions for the forum. Take advantage of the 
> opportunity to post you own questions to be considered for the forum 
> but don't wait too long tomorrow is the last day we can edit before 
> submitting to the moderator.
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> Thank you in advance for your participation in this worthwhile endeavor!
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>                 Sincerely,
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> Hasheen Wilson
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>                 BFSA, President
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>                 "Exercising Our Voice, Influencing Change"
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