News - August, 2004

Young People 18-24 Targeted in Get-Out-the-Vote Drives Only 42 percent of eligible young people, ages 18 to 24, voted for president in 2000.   (8/22/2004) Class of '08 Arrives at Howard "There is no such thing as an uninvolved, quiet Howard student,� President H. Patrick Swygert told students. Others offered advice on countering stress.  (8/22/2004) Unity Exceeds Expectations Registration surpasses 8,100  (8/10/2004) Unity Conferees Hear Tips on Telling Good Stories Succeeding also means knowing how to sell the idea to editors  (8/10/2004) Time Warner CEO: View from a Black Man at the Top "Racism is the pre-eminent fact of life in America," but blacks need to learn how to let some things slide.  (8/10/2004) Black College Wire's radio report from Unity Howard University senior and Black College Wire reporter Chantel Harley has an overview of the newsmakers at Unity 2004, along with participants' reactions. Broadcast outlets may use this clip free of charge as long as the Black College Wire is credited.  (8/9/2004) NABJ's "Emerging Journalist" Is Eager for More Theola Labb� covered Iraq, now she's eager for further adventure   (8/7/2004) Bush Opposes "Legacy" College Admissions At Unity conference, president says the most pressing voting issue is turnout.  (8/7/2004) Powell Insists War in Iraq Was Justified �We have gotten rid of a horrible dictator and a regime that suppressed its people,� the secretary said.  (8/5/2004) Kerry's News Event Also a Campaign Event Some media professionals felt out of place as their colleagues expressed themselves in ways that are taboo in the newsroom.  (8/5/2004) Unity Opens With Drumbeat for Diversity Amid the sparkling lights and blaring music, onlookers danced, clapped, cheered and used drumsticks that were passed out as noisemakers.  (8/5/2004) These Students Are Primed for Convention One is going despite having found a job; another has 100 copies of her clip packet, and 10 to 12 pairs of shoes.   (8/3/2004) 7,000 Journalists in D.C. for Unity Bush, Kerry to appear at event where Unity president hopes journalists of color will "become an even stronger force to be reckoned with.�  (8/3/2004)