I am recommending this for Granholm...good luck to her.
http://www.democrats.org/a/2006/09/dncs_black_cauc.php"National Committee Chairman Howard Dean and DNC Black Caucus Chair Virgie M. Rollins announced that the DNC will hold an African American Summit at the Marriott at the Renaissance Center in Detroit, Michigan, from September 22-24, 2006. The national summit will provide an opportunity for African American leaders across the country to gather to advance the Democratic vision for a new direction for America and discuss the importance of mobilizing African American voters for the upcoming mid-term elections.
DNC Chairman Howard Dean and DNC Black Caucus Chair Virgie Rollins issued the following statement:
"We are excited that the DNC's Black Caucus is bringing the summit to Detroit. This event promises to be a valuable opportunity to network and organize with prominent African American leaders and rank and file Democrats from around the country. Summit participants will discuss the need for an urban agenda and critical issues such as voting rights, minimum wage, jobs, economic opportunity, social justice, health care, and getting out the vote."
Speakers:
DNC Chairman Howard Dean
DNC Vice Chair Lottie Shackelford
Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm
Sen. Debbie Stabenow (MI)
Rep. John Conyers (MI-14)
Rep. Carolyn Cheeks-Kilpatrick (MI-13)
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18)
Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick
Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin
Former New Jersey Secretary of State Rev. Regena Thomas
Cornell Belcher, Brilliant Corners
Bishop David G. Evans, Pastor - Bethany Baptist Church
Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., Chair of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition
Latoia Jones, Executive Director College Democrats of America
Malia Lazu, Director of the Racial Justice Campaign Fund at Progressive Majority
Rev. Al Sharpton, National Action Network
Tracy Sturdivant, Vice-President of the White House Project
Rev. Romal Tune, CEO Clergy Strategic Alliances, LLC