May 2013 Primary Candidates Forum , May 15, 2013

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Inviting you to attend our exciting forum

Very Important to Us and everyone in our community

Especially all Formerly Incarcerated & Convicted People

May 2013 Primary Candidates Forum

Location: African American United Fund

2231 N. Broad Street

Date: Wednesday – May 15, 2013

Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Let’s continue what President Obama has started. That is if we do not
ACTIVELY participate in elections, your interest will not be heard or
considered. We (FIC&IC) are 350,000 strong as formerly convicted
people. Why are we having political and legal problems? Come out and
be a part of this movement for equal civil and human rights.
Questions & Answers

For additional information contact

Wayne Jacobs (c) 215-668-8477 or (o) 267-325-0335

Voter Education Committee Members:

African American United Fund, Grand’s As Parents, Institute for the Development of African American
Youth, Frator Heru Institute, Entertainment & Development Corporation, Men United for a Better
Philadelphia, Ethical Humanist Society of Philadelphia, and Greater Caucus of the I.C.W.A.D,

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