06/24/2014 Primary Elections: Warren Christopher candidate for Maryland congressional seat.

Here at African American Reports we have reached out to African American candidates involved in state primaries tomorrow, 06/24/2014.

One candidate is running for a seat in the US House of representatives in Maryland. His name is Warren Christopher.

Here is a brief statement from Mr. Christopher to African American Reports as to why voters in Maryland's CD4 should support him.

WARREN CHRISTOPHER FOR CONGRESS

Will FOSTER PARTNERSHIPS AND RELATIONSHIPS TO SECURE FEDERAL FUNDING for our District – seniors, veterans, woman, education, and small businesses. Lobby to serve on the House Armed Services Committee, Veteran Affairs Committee and/or Committee on Homeland Security.

Will work to lower corporate tax rate and eliminate special interest loopholes.

Will work to CREATE JOBS, ACCESS TO EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FOR ALL to meet the demands of industry; focus on innovation as a cornerstone of economic development.

Will WORK WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LEADERS.

Will INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO IMPACT THE 4TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT and our country –TECHNOLOGY IN EVERY CLASSROOM AND A COMPUTER ON EVERY DESK.

Close the healthcare gap; disparities amongst the underrepresented.

Will DELIVER 1ST CLASS CONSTITUENT SERVICES and never ignore the people of the 4th Congressional District.

A LEADER working with federal, state and local officials to implement solutions to the foreclosure crisis, closing the pay gap for women and securing paid sick leave; SECURE LOW INTEREST RATE LOANS AND PRIME COTRACTS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES.

Will PROTECT AND DEFEND ALL VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES’ Benefits and COLAs (cost of living allowances).

06/24/2014 primary election: Greg Holmes candidate for Maryland congressional seat

Here at African American Reports we have reached out to African American candidates involved in state primaries tomorrow, 06/24/2014.

One candidate is running for a seat in the US House of representatives in Maryland. His name is Greg Holmes.

Here is a brief statement from Mr. Holmes to African American Reports as to why voters in Maryland's CD4 should support him.

Hi, My name is Greg Holmes. I am a lifelong resident of Prince George's County. I'm a Christian, husband, dad and mentor.

I am running for Congress to give our community a competitive edge and the opportunity to vote for economic prosperity, job creation, and high academic standards. These issues transcend race and economic background and I will champion them as your Congressman. This is the moment we vote for the change we seek. Please vote Greg Holmes for US Congress. Marlo Holmes, Treasurer.

Greg Holmes

Candidate for Congress

Maryland’s 4th District

Greg Holmes website: http://www.gregholmes.org/

06/24/2014 Primary Elections: Aisha Braveboy, Dem candidate for Maryland Attorney General

Here at African American Reports we have reached out to African American candidates involved in state primaries tomorrow, 06/24/2014.

One candidate is running for Attorney General of Maryland. Her name is Aisha Braveboy. Here is a brief statement from Aisha Braveboy as to African American Reports as to why Maryland voters should support her.

If elected, Aisha would be the first African American Attorney General in Maryland history, the second black woman in U.S. history to serve as a state attorney general and only the 4th black person in U.S. history to serve as a state attorney general. Read a statement from Aisha Braveboy explaining to voters why they should vote for her.

Voters should vote for me because of my unique policy focus and record of independence. Preserving wealth and economic opportunity will be the top priorities of my administration as Maryland Attorney General. The two largest sources of wealth for Maryland families are their jobs and their homes. I will prioritize enforcing our wage laws so that women receive equal pay for equal work and will protect home values in communities affected by foreclosure by targeting mortgage companies that engage in illegal housing practices. I am independent and would do what is right regardless of the political consequences. For example, a federal judge recently ruled that Maryland was committing discrimination against its historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in violation of the U.S. Constitution. As Attorney General, I would not defend the state while it is committing discrimination against Maryland’s HBCUs.

Aisha Braveboy has been endorsed by the AFRO American Newspaper. Read that endorsement here: AFRO’s Primary Endorsements for Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Maryland - See more at: http://www.afro.com/sections/news/Baltimore/story.htm/?storyid=83031#.U5oruO3fCcc.twitter

Aisha's website: http:www.aishabraveboy.com

Rep. Rangel, 84, tries humor to fend off younger challengers

It was Rep. Charles Rangel's turn to speak in a debate against two rivals hoping to end the New York Democrat's 44-year congressional career. Instead of addressing the audience, though, the 84-year-old Rangel casually picked up his phone, pretended to take a call and mocked his opponents in a folksy, conversational voice as they sat seething beside him.

It was classic Rangel, using humor and hubris while trying to undermine his much younger and less experienced challengers: State Sen. Adriano Espaillat, 59, and the Rev. Michael Walrond Jr., 41, a Harlem pastor. But the audience laughter that Rangel drew for his make-believe phone chat may not translate to voter support, which Rangel sorely needs if he is to overcome threats in Tuesday's primary.

In a double dose of bad news for Rangel this week, the New York Times on Thursday endorsed Espaillat, who ran against Rangel in 2012; and Mayor Bill de Blasio pointedly refused to endorse anyone, denying Rangel the powerful mayoral nod that he had enjoyed under former Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg.

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'Central Park 5' Win $40 Million From NYC For False Convictions

New York City has reportedly agreed to pay $40 million to settle with five men who were falsely convicted of the 1989 rape and beating of a jogger in Central Park, a case that drew national attention.

The five black and Hispanic defendants, who became known as "The Central Park Five," were found guilty in 1990 as teenagers for the attack on a white woman. They served from six to 12 years before their convictions were overturned in 2002 when evidence came to light that another, lone perpetrator was responsible.

Read more: 'Central Park 5' Win $40 Million From NYC For False Convictions