Atlanta, GA - PowerPAC (www.powerpac.org), a nonprofit advocacy organization committed to inclusion of underrepresented communities in the political process, held a townhall party at Sugarhill Lounge in Atlanta, GA to encourage young African American voters to turnout for the 2008 presidential primary on Tuesday Feb. 5. The Atlanta event is part of a six-week Get-Out-The-Vote initiative targeting eight Southeastern states, from Mississippi to Maryland, which collectively represent more than half the nation's black voters. The ground activities have been focused on the mantra to embrace hope and vote change in this historic 2008 Presidential campaign. A distinguished list of panelists includes legendary civil rights leader, Dr. Joseph E. Lowery, Atlanta City Councilmember, Caesar Mitchell, and the youngest elected official in Georgia, Rep. Alisha Thomas Morgan. There will be a musical performance by soulful songstress, Michaelyn Oby. WHO: PowerPAC, an advocacy organization committed to civic engagement and mobilizing underrepresented people into the political process. (www.powerpac.org)

Speakers included:
Kirk Clay, National Field Director for PowerPac
Rev Joe Beasley, Rainbow PUSH
Marcus Coleman, Atlanta Chapter President National Action Network
Rev. Markel Hutchins, civil rights activist

H.H.G.B would like to thank Lil Scrappy for his efforts.