Gang Bangers Get Down With Voting In Compton

J-Banks · 10-13-2008, 02:02 PM

Gang Bangers Get Down With Voting In Compton
Published Monday, October 13, 2008 10:00 AM

By Chris Richburg

California rapper Eric 'Lil Eazy E' Wright Jr. was among a group of celebrities involved in launching a new voter registration campaign.

The My Hood Votes voter registration and education campaign kicked off on Saturday (October 11) as Wright and campaign founder and journalist Jasmyne Cannick registered Crips, Bloods and non-traditional potential voters throughout Compton.

The campaign received support from 93.5 The Beat FM as well as entertainers and community activists that included comedian/Radio Free 102.3 KJLH radio personality Guy Black, actress Terra Menyone from The Shield, The Foxx Hole w/Jamie Foxx co-host Felicia "The Poetess" Morris, Nation of Islam Minister and activist Tony Muhammad.

“My Hood Votes is us representing us. It's us going out and talking to each other the way that only we can about the importance of having some involvement in the political process,” Lil Eazy E told AllHipHop.com, admitting this will be the first time he has voted in an election.

“My pops loved Compton,” Lil Eazy continued. “I love Compton. This was the perfect opportunity to get it crackin' in my hometown with my family and take it into the streets.”

According to Cannick, My Hood Votes came about because of her personal dissatisfaction with Presidential hopefuls Barack Obama and John McCain as well as their running mates Joe Biden and Sarah Palin.

“Over the course of the presidential and vice-presidential candidate’s debates, it’s become crystal clear that both Democrats and Republicans are focused on one segment of the American population, the middle class. Hence, the absence of any mention of the word poverty, even though it is a way of life for more than 37 million people in this country,” Cannick said. “So while the candidates continue to be focused on the wealthy and middle class, in L.A., I've been focused on the hood.”

Created by Cannick, My Hood Votes is a grassroots education and mobilization campaign dedicated towards reaching non-traditional voters in underserved Black neighborhoods.

Since its inception, the campaign has partnered with rappers and entertainers in an effort to educate ex-felons on their right to vote.

The organization also reached out to nontraditional voters who aren’t influenced by elected officials or are not familiar with the happenings surrounding those running for local and national office.

As part of the launch, the Cannick, Wright and their celebrity supporters registered and educated would be and non-likely voters as they traveled throughout downtown Compton, registering hundreds of people.

“I think for me, registering a member of a Blood gang to vote shows the change that has been inspired in me and those in the community,” said Wright, who serves as the official spokesperson for My Hood Votes. “I say that because homeboy didn't have to register to vote and he didn't have to do it with me. He knew who I was and who my father was and he put all of that aside and we got down to business and he registered to vote. Now that's what it's all about.”

Over the next four years, The My Hood Votes will expand the campaign into a national effort.

My Hood Votes is currently based out of Southern California.

For details on the My Hood Votes campaign, visit .

Source: allhiphop

420cory420 · 10-13-2008, 04:37 PM

would they be as interested in voting if an African American wasn't running?
not racist at all, but i just don't see them being interested if it was two white guys running.

lomafame · 10-13-2008, 04:44 PM

its African American buddy , not American American lol! ^^^^

violence032 · 10-13-2008, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 420cory420

would they be as interested in voting if an American American wasn't running?
not racist at all, but i just don't see them being interested if it was two white guys running.

its not about being racist, but why would, they care if every other white president (except for cliton) has fucked them over. u had reagan and bush dats when shit was really fucked up, then cliton got niggas jobs n shit. and dis bush fucked shit up again, its about time we said enough to dis shit.

sicc2def · 10-13-2008, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 420cory420

would they be as interested in voting if an American American wasn't running?
not racist at all, but i just don't see them being interested if it was two white guys running.

would you care if it was two white guys running? You have no clue what the fuck you are talking about.. if this was a thread about the KKK coming out hard for McCain would you have still posted that bull shit. Why does it matter why they are voting as long as they are taking part in this and taking advantage of there rights. Mabye this is a start of gangs being about community again and not just drugs and guns..

420cory420 · 10-13-2008, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by sicc2def

would you care if it was two white guys running? You have no clue what the fuck you are talking about.. if this was a thread about the KKK coming out hard for McCain would you have still posted that bull shit. Why does it matter why they are voting as long as they are taking part in this and taking advantage of there rights. Mabye this is a start of gangs being about community again and not just drugs and guns..

i don't really give a fuck either way. i just think it is foolish to vote for someone just because of race. i truely believe that 99% of these "gang members" will vote for obama solely on his race. i think this whole thing is a mockery to america not caring about any facts. and you bring up a good point, if i seen a thread on here for the kkk doing the same thing for mccain i would definitely say the same shit.
what the fuck is any president going to do to help a fucking gang member or the kkk? not shit. they both are against law entirely.

420cory420 · 10-13-2008, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lomafame

its African American buddy , not American American lol! ^^^^

fixed, typin way to fast i guess

Cashvillian · 10-13-2008, 09:05 PM

A majority of those dudes truthfully believe Barack is the better choice and I would agree. I know he won't change the world over night, but I do believe in his policies more than I do McCain's.

MRKEYS21 · 10-13-2008, 10:55 PM

propz yo good read

SOUTH HARLEMITE · 10-14-2008, 01:55 AM

damn, i thought dem niggaz said that dey cant vote, but looks like dem westcoast niggaz got luck

10-13-2008, 02:02 PM	#1
J-Banks Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 21,015 Repped: 5,294 Repped 53,425 Times in 7,839 Posts Blog Entries: 1 Neg Reps: 53 Neg Repped at 93 Times in 86 Posts	Gang Bangers Get Down With Voting In Compton Gang Bangers Get Down With Voting In Compton Gang Bangers Get Down With Voting In Compton Published Monday, October 13, 2008 10:00 AM By Chris Richburg California rapper Eric 'Lil Eazy E' Wright Jr. was among a group of celebrities involved in launching a new voter registration campaign. The My Hood Votes voter registration and education campaign kicked off on Saturday (October 11) as Wright and campaign founder and journalist Jasmyne Cannick registered Crips, Bloods and non-traditional potential voters throughout Compton. The campaign received support from 93.5 The Beat FM as well as entertainers and community activists that included comedian/Radio Free 102.3 KJLH radio personality Guy Black, actress Terra Menyone from The Shield, The Foxx Hole w/Jamie Foxx co-host Felicia "The Poetess" Morris, Nation of Islam Minister and activist Tony Muhammad. “My Hood Votes is us representing us. It's us going out and talking to each other the way that only we can about the importance of having some involvement in the political process,” Lil Eazy E told AllHipHop.com, admitting this will be the first time he has voted in an election. “My pops loved Compton,” Lil Eazy continued. “I love Compton. This was the perfect opportunity to get it crackin' in my hometown with my family and take it into the streets.” According to Cannick, My Hood Votes came about because of her personal dissatisfaction with Presidential hopefuls Barack Obama and John McCain as well as their running mates Joe Biden and Sarah Palin. “Over the course of the presidential and vice-presidential candidate’s debates, it’s become crystal clear that both Democrats and Republicans are focused on one segment of the American population, the middle class. Hence, the absence of any mention of the word poverty, even though it is a way of life for more than 37 million people in this country,” Cannick said. “So while the candidates continue to be focused on the wealthy and middle class, in L.A., I've been focused on the hood.” Created by Cannick, My Hood Votes is a grassroots education and mobilization campaign dedicated towards reaching non-traditional voters in underserved Black neighborhoods. Since its inception, the campaign has partnered with rappers and entertainers in an effort to educate ex-felons on their right to vote. The organization also reached out to nontraditional voters who aren’t influenced by elected officials or are not familiar with the happenings surrounding those running for local and national office. As part of the launch, the Cannick, Wright and their celebrity supporters registered and educated would be and non-likely voters as they traveled throughout downtown Compton, registering hundreds of people. “I think for me, registering a member of a Blood gang to vote shows the change that has been inspired in me and those in the community,” said Wright, who serves as the official spokesperson for My Hood Votes. “I say that because homeboy didn't have to register to vote and he didn't have to do it with me. He knew who I was and who my father was and he put all of that aside and we got down to business and he registered to vote. Now that's what it's all about.” Over the next four years, The My Hood Votes will expand the campaign into a national effort. My Hood Votes is currently based out of Southern California. For details on the My Hood Votes campaign, visit . Source: allhiphop __________________ JBanksblog.com - check it out __________________

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420cory420 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 130 Repped: 4 Repped 8 Times in 5 Posts Neg Reps: 4 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	would they be as interested in voting if an African American wasn't running? not racist at all, but i just don't see them being interested if it was two white guys running. Last edited by 420cory420; 10-13-2008 at 08:31 PM.

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Cashvillian Veteran Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cashville, Ten-a-key Posts: 1,222 Repped: 20 Repped 94 Times in 46 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 6 Times in 5 Posts	A majority of those dudes truthfully believe Barack is the better choice and I would agree. I know he won't change the world over night, but I do believe in his policies more than I do McCain's. __________________

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lomafame Join Date: May 2006 Location: New York Posts: 941 Repped: 256 Repped 43 Times in 15 Posts Neg Reps: 50 Neg Repped at 4 Times in 4 Posts	its African American buddy , not American American lol! ^^^^

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MRKEYS21 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: DC Posts: 500 Repped: 101 Repped 0 Times in 0 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	propz yo good read

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SOUTH HARLEMITE Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: HARLEM Posts: 67 Repped: 0 Repped 0 Times in 0 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	damn, i thought dem niggaz said that dey cant vote, but looks like dem westcoast niggaz got luck