POLITICAL PARTNERS FOR THE 2009 MEN'S HEALTH AND EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT
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THE 2009 MEN'S SUMMIT
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ABOUT THE 2009 MEN'S SUMMIT |
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The O Hotel is conveniently located near the event.
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The Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program has been supported from our state and federal legislators. The national success of our efforts can be attributed to in part to their unwavering support to addresssing health care disparities in African American Men both locally and nationally.
During the African American Men's Health and Empowerment Summit, our political partners will participate in a panel discussion about the new adminstration's health care policies and the impact they will have on the people living in Los Angeles. |
CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY MEMBER MIKE DAVIS |
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Assembly member Mike Davis is this year's co-host of the 1st African American Men's Health and Empowerment Summit. Mike Davis has been a friend and supporter of the Barbershop Program.
Assembly member Mike Davis was elected to serve the 48th District in November of 2006. Located in Los Angeles County, the district is home to a myriad of diverse communities including: Arlington Park, Athens, Chesterfield Square, King Estates, Koreatown, Lafayette Park, Magnolia Square, North University Park, University Park, Vermont Knolls, West Adams, West Park Terrace and Wilshire Center.
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CONGRESSWOMAN MAXINE WATERS (invited) |
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Congresswoman Maxine Waters is considered by many to be one of the most powerful women in American politics today. She has gained a reputation as a fearless and outspoken advocate for women, children, people of color and the poor. She continues to be a member of the House Committee on Financial Services and the Chairwoman of its Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
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CONGRESSWOMAN DIANE E. WATSON
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Congresswoman Diane E. Watson, born in Los Angeles, is a lifetime resident of California’s 33rd Congressional District, which includes Culver City, portions of the City of Los Angeles, and unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County.
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MAJORITY LEADER KAREN BASS (invited) |
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The Los Angeles Democrat became the 67th Speaker of the California State Assembly, catapulting a Democratic woman to the post for the first time in the state’s history. More |
ASSEMBLYMEMBER MERV DYMALLY
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Mervyn Malcolm Dymally, a California Democratic politician is currently a member of the California State Assembly after having come out of retirement in 2002 when Assemblyman Carl Washington was term limited.
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SENATOR MARK RIDLEY - THOMAS (invited) |
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Senator Mark Ridley-Thomas was elected to the State Senate in November 2006, after serving two terms in the State Assembly. He chairs the Senate’s Committee on Business, Professions and Economic Development.
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ASSEMBLYMEMBER CURREN D. PRICE |
Curren Price’s commitment and service to the 51st Assembly District began as a student at Morningside High School. In 1967 he was elected Morningside’s first African-American Student Body President. More
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