POLITICAL ROUND UP: STATE OF THE BLACK UNION / LAMBI FUND UPDATE / ROMNEY UPDATE

Some of the most influential thinkers, entertainers, and political leaders of our time gather each year to discuss the State of the Black Union during February. Presented annually by Tavis Smiley Presents, the symposium was created to educate, enlighten and empower America by bringing people together and engaging them in thoughtful dialogue, leading the way to constructive action. This year’s event, “State of the Black Union 2008: Reclaiming Our Democracy, Deciding Our Future”, hosted by Tavis Smiley will commence in New Orleans Feb. 22 and 23 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The symposium will provide a national forum for leading black educators, social scientists, business leaders and clergy to discuss economic empowerment, the development and rebuilding of communities, as well as continues support of communities devastated by Hurricane Katrina. On Sat., Feb. 23, Smiley will host a conversation with 24 noted politicians, educators, social scientists, business leaders and clergy from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. live on C-SPAN. Visit Covenant with Black America for more information. SOURCE OF THIS STORY