POCAAN

Today, POCAAN stands with a heavy hearts as we grieve the brutal murder of 49 and the senseless shooting of many other this past weekend in Orlando FL. As an organization working tirelessly to promote equality for all, We are extremely saddened by this act of hate and yet we will not give way to fear and intolerance.

We pledge not only to pray for the victims and their families. We also stand even more determined to fight against all injustice, Inequality and especially the terror enacted upon the LGBTQ community because of homophobia, victimization and theological and religious ferocity.

Let this be an eye-opening reminder that attacks on any American, is an attack on all Americans. Regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation. The notion that “United We Stand” must one again become a fundamental value of equality and dignity that defines us as a country moving forward.

POCAAN Seattle

Central District’s shrinking black community wonders what’s next http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/central-districts-shrinking-black-community-wonders-whats-next/

Central District’s shrinking black community wonders what’s next The vibrant Central District was more than 70 percent black in the 1960s and early ’70s. Today, African Americans represent less than a fifth of the neighborhood’s population as the city’s tech boom raises the cost of living.

Knowing that Every Vote Counts! Please mail in or drop off your absentee ballot by tomorrow Monday, August 6th, 2012, to insure your vote gets counted on the August 7th! (WASHINGTON STATE)

If your ballot has already been mailed thanks & also take note of other important 2012 election cycle dates below.

Aug 7th: Primary Election Day

Oct 8th: Deadline to register to vote in General Election by mail or online

Oct 17th: General Election ballots mailed

Oct 29th: New voter in-person registration deadline for General Election

Nov 6th: General Election Day***


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GET OUT & VOTE!