tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post6933519835218970946..comments2024-01-30T11:14:25.598-05:00Comments on Electronic Village: Afrosphere Encourages Black Voter ParticipationAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-33503225259509165682008-01-22T06:29:00.000-05:002008-01-22T06:29:00.000-05:00Sojourner's Place - It is great to see another pow...<B>Sojourner's Place</B> - It is great to see another powerful blog for sisters coming to cyberspace. I look forward to watching the continued growth and evolution of <A HREF="http://sojournersplace.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">Sojourner's Place</A> over the coming weeks and months.<BR/><BR/>I hope you share your <I>village voice</I> often!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-76223662231874829202008-01-21T23:01:00.000-05:002008-01-21T23:01:00.000-05:00You might enjoy a new political Wikizine focuses o...You might enjoy a new political Wikizine focuses on the impact Black women voters will have on the 2008 Presidential Election!<BR/><BR/>"A Legion of Black Women Voters" is a venue throught which Black women may voice their opinions, ask questions, debate and make an informed decision. <BR/><BR/>No political candidate or party is endorsed by this 'zine - so feel free to be open and candid with your comments.<BR/><BR/>See you soon - and don't forget to drop me a line and a kudo!<BR/><BR/>Sojourner's Place, Proprietor<BR/><BR/>Wikizine: A Legion of Black Women Voters<BR/>http://www.zimbio.com/A+Legion+of+Black+Women+Voters<BR/><BR/>You can also access it from my blog: Sojourner's Place<BR/><BR/>http://sojournersplace.blogspot.com<BR/><BR/>A blog for professional African-American women just trying to survive being black in the workplace.SjPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03637955368291716153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-4735539575488463782008-01-18T14:58:00.000-05:002008-01-18T14:58:00.000-05:00Eddie - Thanks for the information. I think that ...<B>Eddie</B> - Thanks for the information. I think that I'll look for some link or website that provides this type of information. It might be useful for the PBV blog.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-38718054990737942232008-01-18T13:46:00.000-05:002008-01-18T13:46:00.000-05:00The rule for ex-offfenders being able to vote diff...The rule for ex-offfenders being able to vote differ from state to state. Some states will not allow them to vote (I think Florida is one) and some states require that a person be completely free of probation and parole. In Texas, a person must be off parole.Eddie G. Griffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13283895629656619113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-70584231160064858452008-01-17T16:20:00.000-05:002008-01-17T16:20:00.000-05:00Eddie - Thank you for taking time to share your vi...<B>Eddie</B> - Thank you for taking time to share your <I>village voice</I>. As an aside, if you come across information about voter registration that you think would be appropriate for <A HREF="http://proudblackvoter.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">Proud Black Voter</A> blog ... just pass it along and we will get it posted for posterity.<BR/><BR/>For example, I wonder if there are any exceptions to the rule about past felons not being eligible to vote?<BR/><BR/>peace, VillagerAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-7620871604717381542008-01-17T15:43:00.000-05:002008-01-17T15:43:00.000-05:00Again, let me say this is great. It is positive an...Again, let me say this is great. It is positive and encouraging... uplifting, even. Count me in. First chance I get, I'm post my badge.Eddie G. Griffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13283895629656619113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-23853025699655380512008-01-16T21:23:00.000-05:002008-01-16T21:23:00.000-05:00Kat - People of African descent ... probably the o...<B>Kat</B> - People of African descent ... probably the only qualifier that I should add is ... in America. <BR/><BR/>There are few non-Blacks that consider themselves of African descent in America. Unlike those of African descent in Africa where there may be many whites (Afrikaaners and such).<BR/><BR/>I hope that I've been responsive to your question and I appreciate the opportunity to think more about my blog's mission.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-39224732789907128682008-01-16T20:30:00.000-05:002008-01-16T20:30:00.000-05:00Greetings Villager, A question, please...when you ...Greetings Villager, A question, please...when you say that you use your blog as "a way to use cyberspace to uplift people of African descent" does that include people of African decent who are not black?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-40102318615177679952008-01-16T13:41:00.000-05:002008-01-16T13:41:00.000-05:00Kismet - You will need to get a Facebook HTML prof...<B>Kismet</B> - You will need to get a Facebook HTML profile box first, and paste the code in there. Here are the links you'll need:<BR/><BR/>The first is about the box, and the second one is where to get it on Facebook.<BR/><BR/>http://www.dotcomunderground.com/blogs/2007/11/26/facebook-html-profile-box/<BR/><BR/>http://www.facebook.com/apps/application.php?id=6004808738<BR/><BR/>Both of these links provided courtesy of Mrs. Grapevine!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-41691707484151434152008-01-16T06:39:00.000-05:002008-01-16T06:39:00.000-05:00Kismet - I don't know about the FACEBOOK version. ...<B>Kismet</B> - I don't know about the FACEBOOK version. Mrs. Grapevine created the various versions of the badge. I'll ask here about it...<BR/><BR/>Thank you for your support!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-86615344022441946062008-01-16T02:15:00.000-05:002008-01-16T02:15:00.000-05:00Hi villager,I have the badge on my blog (thanks, i...Hi villager,<BR/><BR/>I have the badge on my blog (thanks, it is a great idea!)<BR/><BR/>But I wanted to know--is there a FACEBOOK version I can pass along to those who are interested? Or will there be? <BR/><BR/>Either way, thanks again. I'm glad I can lend my support.Kismet Nuñezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17605124277457374528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-43846727299910977662008-01-15T06:21:00.000-05:002008-01-15T06:21:00.000-05:00Mrs. Grapevine - I'm getting old and my memory is ...<B>Mrs. Grapevine</B> - I'm getting old and my memory is leaving me. The part I'm clear on is that you put the idea into motion! Well done!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-78995817209665203452008-01-14T23:54:00.000-05:002008-01-14T23:54:00.000-05:00Thanks Wayne for giving me all the credit, but you...Thanks Wayne for giving me all the credit, but you are the one that initiated it with your comments on my blog, regarding voting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-14956018421190672172008-01-14T18:41:00.000-05:002008-01-14T18:41:00.000-05:00Woozie - Some things are important. Voter registr...<B>Woozie</B> - Some things are important. Voter registration in this particular year when we are selecting a replacement for George Bush is one of those years. Yobachi and I thought it worth the so-called risk.<BR/><BR/><B>Regina</B> - Outstanding! Please let us know if there is other information out there that you think we should be adding to the <A HREF="http://proudblackvoter.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">Proud Black Voter blog</A>!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-50458029697511371312008-01-14T18:29:00.000-05:002008-01-14T18:29:00.000-05:00Y'all put your phone numbers on the internet? Enjo...Y'all put your phone numbers on the internet? Enjoy the prank calls :)Wooziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11637072916156389703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-7324850145820868532008-01-14T14:34:00.000-05:002008-01-14T14:34:00.000-05:00Hi Villager,I have my badge posted on my blog and ...Hi Villager,<BR/><BR/>I have my badge posted on my blog and am currently talking to my children and nieces about posting the badge on their myspace pages.<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>ReginaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02537995627507688916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-29473137472255963682008-01-14T12:18:00.000-05:002008-01-14T12:18:00.000-05:00Mes Deux Cents - Oddly enough, the idea began with...<B>Mes Deux Cents</B> - Oddly enough, the idea began with Mrs. Grapevine simply sharing her <I>village voice</I> in one of my posts. She took the next step. Yobachi and I helped. However, the brainchild is hers. We're releasing it to the public today. It should be interesting to see where it goes from here...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-34611946142655995182008-01-14T10:54:00.000-05:002008-01-14T10:54:00.000-05:00Hi Villager,Mrs Grapevine sent me the link for the...Hi Villager,<BR/><BR/>Mrs Grapevine sent me the link for the badge last week, so I'm all set. I posted the badge this morning!<BR/><BR/>Thanks to you and Mrs Grapevine for putting this together.Mes Deux Centshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10697034868111011343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-72853652128142859292008-01-14T10:20:00.000-05:002008-01-14T10:20:00.000-05:00Yobachi - Good catch! I did make the correction. ...<B>Yobachi</B> - Good catch! I did make the correction. <BR/><BR/>I've shared the information about the campaign on both of my blogs along with AA Political Opinion, LinkedIn Business and AfroSpear Blogging While Brown. <BR/><BR/>I will send out press release to my media contacts later this afternoon.<BR/><BR/>This should be fun! Hopefully, we will educate and encourage a number of brothers and sisters to participate in the process.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-19401843487172020192008-01-14T09:58:00.000-05:002008-01-14T09:58:00.000-05:00Well constructed post villager.I'll just let you k...Well constructed post villager.<BR/><BR/>I'll just let you know though that you linked to the wrong grapevine journal. Here's the url for <B>Mrs</B>Grapevine: http://mrsgrapevine.com/Derrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09826229084154914693noreply@blogger.com