Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr., U.S. Congressional Candidate for District 23 (FL), Salutes Black History Month

West Palm Beach, FL, February 03, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr., U.S. Congressional Candidate for District 23 in Florida, praises the many accomplishments of African-Americans in this Nation. "The brave actions of Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Mary Mcleod Bethune, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Secretaries of State Colin Powell and Condoleezza Rice have led to the creation of a better America... and of course, there are many more African-Americans who have contributed positively towards the establishment and maintenance of our great Nation," states Dr. Thorpe. It is Dr. Thorpe's firmest promise to remain diligent in cultivating the next generation of heroic leaders within the African-American community and beyond.

"In light of the mounting negative pressures being placed on our youth and on our communities, I ask you to join me in creating a new generation of role models, leaders, and thinkers," states Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr. Dr Thorpe further elaborates by underscoring the need to build upon the multiple past achievements that we honor during Black History month. "African-Americans must not be lulled by the soft bigotry of lowered societal expectations, nor should we rest on the laurels of accomplishments by those who preceded us," explains Dr. Thorpe.

In keeping with the celebratory tone of Black History month, Dr. Thorpe is upbeat about his role in continuing the tradition of outstanding African-American contribution to the broader American society. By providing a pathway to the American Dream process, Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr. moves onward to create 'A New Day, A New Way!" for the People of U.S. Congressional District 23, Florida, and beyond.

Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr. is a Congressional Candidate for Florida's 23rd District. Categorically, Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr. is the right man at the right time as people yearn for positive change in Florida's 23rd Congressional District. Dr. Thorpe's candidacy is anchored by the basic tenets of compassion, respect, and honesty. Dr. Thorpe encourages you to support his P.E.A.C.E. platform. The election of Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr. to Congress will signal "A New Day, A New Way!" for the people of Congressional District 23 (FL).

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