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Imagine the Possibilities
By Crecilla Scott
As I continue to take in this exhilarating, monumental moment in history, I find myself rejoicing, not only in this country’s extraordinary accomplishments, but also in the vast possibilities that await us.

Election Hangover
By Timothy Nevels
President-Elect Obama has proven we can honestly tell our children that they can be president one day too. It is with great pride that blacks folks everywhere can walk a little taller

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Now What?

Now that all of the champagne bottles have been opened, the tears have fallen and the celebration parties have ended, what do you plan to do now that Barack Obama has been elected President of the United States? Do you want to impact the world? Do you want to make a difference? If so, emPower magazine wants to talk to you. We are looking for writers and bloggers to talk about issues facing minority and low-income communities. We are also looking to collaborate with non-profit organizations. Please visit the submissions and about us pages to learn more.

Video

View Worthy: The Masculinity Project: Barack & Curtis —A short documentary film examining the contrasting styles of manhood exhibited by President Elect Barack Obama and Rapper/Mogul Curtis Jackson, aka 50 Cent.


View Worthy:
Slacker Uprising—
A movie of Michael Moore’s tour of colleges in battleground states during the 2004 election, with a goal to encourage 18-29 year olds to vote, and the response it received. Please note this documentary is a one hour and 40 minutes.

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