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National and Local Groups Host D.C. Candidates Forum at Dr. Dorothy I. Height Building

August 19, 2010

Fenty, Gray, and Alexander Intensely Debate Education, Women and Youth Issues

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, August 17, 2010, the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (NCBCP) co-hosted a historic forum at the Dorothy I. Height Building at the NCNW Headquarters attended by D.C. residents, candidates for Mayor and candidates for Chair of the City Council. Several candidates participated, including Mayor Adrian Fenty, Chairman Vincent Gray, Leo Alexander, At-large Councilmember Kwame Brown, and Vincent Orange.

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