The Hip Hop Caucus?

For whatever reason (and believe me, that reason truly escapes me), I received the following e-mail this weekend. I'd just like to say: WTF? The Hip Hop Caucus? Would anyone venture to guess what color is the "color of change?" I gotta tell ya, boys and girls. I find this offensive, racist, political, self-serving, and plain old-fashioned stupid. Think I might miss the march, but it'll be interesting to see if this gets any play in the MSM.

Dear Friend,
This is Rev. Lennox Yearwood from the Hip Hop Caucus. You may also remember me from Russell Simmons' Hip-Hop Summit Action Network. I am humbly reaching out to you because we find ourselves at a critical juncture in history, and we need your help!

In the wake of Katrina, our government turned its back on a whole group of our people--tax-paying Americans who were left to die--and they're still being left behind today. With this in mind, I am inviting you participate in a major march in Washington, D.C. next Tuesday, March 14th, led by the Hip Hop Caucus, and the other organizations comprising the Gulf Coast Renewal Campaign. We will protest the continued FEMA evictions, call for the protection of voting rights for those who've been displaced, and call on Congress to pass legislation to restore the lives of those who were left behind to die during Hurricane Katrina.

Get Involved!

If you're in or near DC, please join us on Tuesday (details are below). If you're outside the area or can't make it, that doesn't mean you can't get involved and make a difference. You can plug-in online and join ColorOfChange.org, a partner in the Gulf Coast Renewal Campaign. ColorOfChange.org is using the Internet to build an online movement to empower all of us, and in particular black folks, to make sure our people don't get left behind again. To join ColorOfChange or read the ColorOfChange pledge, click here: http://colorofchange.org/h2c.html.

Tuesday, March 14th: March & Rally

Tuesday promises to be an energizing and historic event. We will join political and civic leaders, celebrities, and most importantly, survivors of Katrina and Rita from around the country who've been displaced from their homes. There will be speeches, music, and the ability to connect with others who want to do more to make sure the needs of the survivors are addressed. Here is the schedule for Tuesday. You can get updates and details at http://katrinamarch.org.

1-2 p.m. Press Conference, Rayburn House Office Building, Rm 2237
2-3 p.m. March for Justice from the west front of the Capitol to the White House (Closest Metro - Capitol South)
3-Midnight Rally, Protest and Vigil at Lafayette Square Park


Thank you so much for your time, and thank you in advance for doing your part to help--we appreciate all efforts. Together, we can take care of each other, hold our government accountable and make the injustice visible.

God Bless,
Rev. Lennox Yearwood
President and CEO
Hip Hop Caucus
http://www.hiphopcaucus.org