Saturday 10 October 2009

UGANDANS IN THE DIASPORA CELEBRATED THEIR INDIPENDENCE IN PRAYER AT THE WESTMINISTER ABBEY LONDON






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US president Obama wins the 2009 Noble Peace Prize





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Dear Friend,

Operation Black Vote is the leading non - partisan political campaign organisation in the UK for Black and Minority Ethnic groups. We would like to invite you and a guest to attend our event: ‘Celebrating Black History Month 2009’, which is to be held on Thursday 29th October 2009, at Friends House, 173 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BJ. Please arrive at 18:30 for presentations and performances followed by networking reception.

The focus of this event is to celebrate Black History Month by recognising the work and achievements of all our historical icons from Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela to the recent election victory of President Barack Obama. We aim to inspire the younger generation of Londoners to take a real interest in politics. Motivating young people to understand and appreciate the importance of civic engagement is a huge but crucial challenge; they being part of the ‘Obama Generation’ can make a significant difference to the politics of tomorrow and with your support this can be fully recognised.

It will include speeches from Government and Party officials, political activists and campaign organisations. With a keynote address from OBV Director Simon Woolley This event is sure to capture the attention of politicians and Londoners alike.

For further information, queries or to confirm your place please contact Aisha Hassan or Jyoti Bhojani; E: http://uk.mc245.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=aisha@obv.org.uk / http://uk.mc245.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=jyoti@obv.org.uk or T: 0208 983 5474/60

This event is free and spaces are limited so RSVP early. Only successful RSVP’s will be contacted.

Please RSVP by Monday 26th October 2009

Yours faithfully,

Aisha Hassan
Voter Registration Co-ordinator