1. What’s Your Cause?
Social Media Use in the 2012 Elections
Presented by the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies
Partners: BET Networks, Black Youth Vote, Howard University School of Communication, IMPACT, National
Action Network, NAACP, National Urban League, Politic365, Rainbow PUSH, Respect My Vote! Coalition
As the 2012 election approaches, come hear how you can use your Facebook and Twitter
networks to get involved. Hear experts, social activists and celebrities discuss how they use
social media for cause-related action and use that knowledge to BE A PART OF HISTORY!!!
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
11:00 am—1:00 pm
Howard University
Armour J Blackburn University Center
Voter Registration, 10:00 am—1:30 pm
Speakers:
JEFF JOHNSON, PRESIDENT AND CEO, JEFF’S NATION (MODERATOR)
Matthew Barnhill, Executive Vice President, Corporate Market Research, BET Networks
Michael Blake, Campaign Strategist, Barack Obama.com (invited)
Stefanie Brown, National Field Director, NAACP
Jeneba Ghatt, Managing Partner and Founder, The Ghatt Law Group LLC
Kristal High, Editor in Chief, Politic365
Janaye Ingram, DC Bureau Chief, National Action Network
Kimberly Marcus, Director of African American Outreach, Democratic National Committee (invited)
Lenny McAllister, Politic 365 Contributor and Conservator Commentator (invited)
Jessica Reeves, Marketing and Partnership Manager, Voto Latino
Adam Sharp, Manager, Government & Politics, Twitter
Jamal Simmons, Principal, The Raben Group & CNBC Political Commentator
Rev. Lennox Yearwood, President and CEO, Hip Hop Caucus