Radio One, Inc. along with the Respect my Vote Campaign is planning to
register more than 50,000
eligible persons in one day during the "One
Vote” National Registration Drive.
Radio One, Inc. is
interested in helping the community at large participate in a civic duty
that all Americans should participate in. Regardless of party
affiliation, Radio One, Inc.
wants to reach out to the communities it serves and this initiative will
make sure that happens.
Voting is the most fundamental of all our rights. It empowers each
citizen with the ability to change their government. Radio
One, Inc. is encouraging all Americans to vote and to fully
realize the American Dream by playing an active role in our political
process.
Who:
Radio One-DC
Stations
What:
One Vote
Day – Voter Registration Drive
Where:
Baltimore,
Washington DC, Philadelphia, Richmond, Atlanta, Cincinnati,
Raleigh/Durham, Houston, Dallas, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Columbus,
Detroit, Cleveland and Charlotte
When:
September 30th,
2008, 6AM – 9PM
Why:
To help the
community realize the American Dream
Radio One, Inc. (www.radio-one.com)
is one of the nation's largest radio broadcasting companies and the
largest radio broadcasting company that primarily targets
African-American and urban listeners. Radio One owns and/or operates 53
radio stations located in 16 urban markets in the United States.
Additionally, Radio One owns Magazine One, Inc. (d/b/a Giant Magazine) (www.giantmag.com),
interests in TV One, LLC (www.tvoneonline.com),
a cable/satellite network programming primarily to African-Americans and
Reach Media, Inc. (www.blackamericaweb.com),
owner of the Tom Joyner Morning Show and other businesses associated
with Tom Joyner.