In the last fifty (50) years there have been some remarkable Black men who have run for Mayor of the city of Pittsburgh civil rights leader attorney Byrd Brown, activist pastor Rev. James Simms, and former Courier columnist and long-time political advocate for our community Louis Hop Kenrick.
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Today we are presented with another unique Black man, State Representative Ed Gainey now in his sixth (6) term as representative of the city’s East end neighborhoods. A powerful voice for Pittsburgh’s Black and working-class people he has been a familiar presence and voice for social justice. He has demonstrated and spoke of his commitment to help the families, children, and neighborhoods of all Pittsburghers.
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Alone among those Black men who sought the office of mayor he has an extensive record of serving in elected office and by gaining the endorsement of the Democratic party he has gained a position that is unequaled and offers a chance to realize decades old dreams of Black political achievement.
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In this historical moment it is time to step up!
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PLEASE JOIN US IN SUPPORTING ED GAINEY FOR MAYOR
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List in Formation
- Randall Taylor Organizer Penn Plaza Support in Action Coalition
- Rev Johnnie Monroe Co-Convener W. Pa Black Political Assembly
- Paulette Davis
- Lisa J Gonzalez
- Brenda Tate Chair Allegheny County Democratic Committee Black Caucus
- Mark Brentley former Pgh School Broad Member
- Jackie Hill 2nd Chair Allegheny County Democratic Committee Black Caucus
- Chuck Frazier 13th Ward Democratic Chair
- Tawana Cook Purnell
- Terrell Thomas
- Ginger Underwood Democratic Committee Women
- Rev Mike Smith
- Carlotta Black
- Betty Pickett
- Ronald Saunders Chairman, National Black Political Caucus
- William ‘Jack’ Simmons Esq.
- George Moses
- Louis Hop Kendrick, Columnist, former County Councilman
- Claire Cohen MD
- Rick Adams Co-Convener W. Pa Black Political Assembly
- Luther Sewell Talk Magazine Action Group
- Roxanne Sewell Talk Magazine Action Group
- Rich Phipps Treasurer W. Pa Black Political Assembly
- Darcel Madkins African American Leadership Association
- Carl Redwood
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To lend your name to this effort email your approval to the theradioactivist@prodigy.net
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Black Assembly-Action POB 5119, Pittsburgh Pa. 15206
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