Hip Hop Activist Accepts VP Slot to Run w/ Cynthia McKinney

JULY 9th, 2008

Today Rosa A. Clemente released the following statement:

"I am honored and excited to accept this invitation to run with
Cynthia McKinney. Cynthia McKinney is a hero to me and many others
across this country and around the world for her courage in standing
up to George Bush while the Democratic Party establishment caved.

"This campaign is the opportunity the Hip-Hop generation has been
working for. This is our time to address the issues affecting our
communities ? rising unemployment, the high cost of food and housing,
a lack of quality public education and access to higher education, the
prison-industrial complex, and unaccountable corporate media. These
issues are not being addressed by either the Republican or Democratic
nominee. "I choose to do this, not for me, but for my generation, my
community and my daughter. I don't see the Green Party as an
alternative; I see it as an imperative. I trust that my Vice
Presidential run will inspire all people, but especially young people
of color, to recognize that we have more then two choices. Together,
we can build the future we've been wanting."

Hip-hop artist M1 says, "I've never voted in the Presidential
election; I've never felt strongly enough about a candidate to.
Knowing that Rosa Clemente is down with Cynthia McKinney's run, I feel
that now is the greatest opportunity for the Hip-Hop community to put
our collective strength and power to the test and vote for someone who
represents who we are and what we stand for."

For more info visit:

www.rosaclemente.com