Greetings CV Family-

It’s November, fall is in full swing with shorter days and the Holidays right around the corner. Everyone is back from Miami Carnival and preparing for New York’s long winter nights. Surely the pictures in our Event Review will warm you up as you reminisce about all the carnival fun in 2004.

Election season is over and the heated battle has left us with four more years. The nation saw a record turnout at the polls by young African Americans and that is due, in part, to the success of the ‘Vote or Die’ initiative sponsored by Sean ‘P. Diddy’ Combs. Black America saw its celebs wearing the ‘Vote or Die’ t-shirt on the street, on the stage, on the set, and at the polls. Russell Simmons, the NAACP, BET, MTV and many others also worked tirelessly to remind Americans of all backgrounds that voting is a right and responsibility; and if you don’t use it you will lose it! So for all those who recently got active, stay active, ‘cause you gotta be in it to win it!!

Reggae is celebrating the 25th anniversary of a hit making duo known as the ‘Riddim Twins’ this month. Sly and Robbie will be joining Reggae music veterans Jimmy Cliff and Bunny Wailer at the first annual Reggae Music Fest. Taking place at the Nassau Veterans’ Coliseum on November 14th , this concert is the first in a series of pay-per-view events being sponsored by Legendary Records. Also on stage will be chart toppers like Luciano, Tony Rebel, Maxi Priest, Half Pint, I Wayne, Jah Paul, and Supa Chile.

Finally, this month kicks off the 2004 Holiday season in all its hyper-spending and chaos. Try to keep it level and do one holiday at a time. For those of you who don’t do Turkey Day there is still a reason to celebrate. National Family Week is the third week of November, so talk to your parents, connect with your kids, relax with your mate, and celebrate your family!
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Teron Foster