Blackpolicy.org Primary Election Coverage On Xm Radio A Hit

Jan. 6, 2008 - PRLog -- BLACKPOLICY.ORG PRIMARY ELECTION COVERAGE ON XM RADIO A HIT
Experts to also Launch Monthly Column in Washington Times in January

(Washington, D.C.) - Blackpolicy.org, a flagship media project of the Center for African American Policy at the University of Denver is providing cutting-edge political analysis to major Internet, radio and print media news sources.  Blackpolicy.org experts provided key evening coverage and analysis of last night's historic Iowa Caucuses on XM Radio Channel 130, the fresh new political news channel called "P.O.T.U.S. '08" which covers the 2008 Presidential race 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  

Watching the Iowa results unfold, Blackpolicy.org Chief Editor Charles Ellison, Senior Fellow at the CAAP and co-host of the weekly Blackpolicy.org XM radio show; joined XM Radio Anchors Joe Mathieu, Rebekah Montgomery and Tim Farley in Des Moines, Iowa with a prominent roundtable of political experts from publications such as Politico and Politicsmagazine (formerly Campaign & Elections).  Throughout the night, Ellison provided LIVE, play-by-play analysis of events on teh ground in Iowa, from polling results to candidate speeches.

Blackpolicy.org's presence during XM's very first all-night special election coverage marks the recent success of the website's efforts, also complimenting its weekly show on XM Channel 130 known as "Blackpolicy.org LIVE" broadcasting every Thursday, 1:30pm - 2pm ET.  Blackpolicy.org Publisher and CAAP Executive Director Peter Groff and Ellison serve as co-hosts on a cutting-edge half-hour of raw political talk.  The show has interviewed some major players in the political arena, including: Presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama's campaign manager David Plouffe; Rep. Willam Lacy Clay (D-MO); Washington Times Editorial Page Editor Deborah Simmons; activist Jeff Johnson; Iowa State Rep. Wayne Ford (D-IA), founder and co-chair of the Iowa Brown & Black Forum and many others.

In addition, Groff & Ellison will expand their popular bi-weekly political report into the pages of the Washington Times, launching a new monthly political column on Thursday, January 10, 2008.

Blackpolicy.org combines:

- SUNDAY NITE TALK, a weekly online broadcast on critical topics;
- Blackpolicy.org LIVE, every Thursday, 1:30pm - 2pm on XM Radio Channel 130
- The Groff/Ellison Political Report, a bi-weekly reflection on current politics;
- Frequent online polls measuring the pulse of the community;
- Cutting-edge analysis on a wide-ranging array of critical public policy matters;
- The latest information, polling data and status of Black state, federal and local elected officials.

Blackpolicy.org is a recognized and reliable source of perspective, analysis and information on African American political maturity in the 21st century.

ABOUT BP.ORG

The University of Denver Center for African American Policy (CAAP) is a unique blend of academics, public policy, community and public service. The Center was formed to encourage public discourse and increase the flow of information on issues, policies and trends affecting African Americans. The goal of the Center is to work for and achieve a positive change in the present and future lives of African Americans through academics, the arena of public discourse, community and public service. For additional information visit: www.blackpolicy.org.

To schedule an interviews, request quotes or comments, appearances and or speaking engagement opportunities with Blackpolicy.org's members - Senator Peter Groff and Charles Ellison, please contact Syieda Penn, Pastiche Group at 202-829-1752 or syipenn@pastichegroup.com.

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