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Donkees

(31,468 posts)
Sat Apr 9, 2016, 05:54 PM Apr 2016

=*= LIVE @ NOW: Bernie with Spike Lee, Nina Turner, Erica Garner, Harry Belafonte 4-9-16 =*=

Last edited Sat Apr 9, 2016, 06:34 PM - Edit history (1)



You are cordially invited to a “Community Conversation with Senator Bernie Sanders” hosted at the Apollo Theater in partnership with the Manhattan Young Democrats, Young Democrats of America Black Caucus, the Urban Male Leadership Academy of BMCC and other local and national organizations.

You will have the opportunity to hear Senator Sanders address issues of economic disparity, minority youth, affordable housing and other topics important to the community. The event will feature a panel discussion featuring Senator Sanders, Harry Belafonte, Erica Garner and former Ohio state Senator Nina Turner. The panel will be moderated by Spike Lee. The event will also feature special musical guest Jhene Aiko.

Saturday, April 9
Doors open at 4:00 pm

NY Community Conversation
Apollo Theater
253 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027
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=*= LIVE @ NOW: Bernie with Spike Lee, Nina Turner, Erica Garner, Harry Belafonte 4-9-16 =*= (Original Post) Donkees Apr 2016 OP
nevermind - wrong event lol jillan Apr 2016 #1
LIVE NOW Donkees Apr 2016 #2
What timing... SoapBox Apr 2016 #3
He's the ENERGIZER BERNIE! in_cog_ni_to Apr 2016 #7
I love how he is so in touch with the audience. He hears everything they say and answers LiberalArkie Apr 2016 #4
This is FANFREAKINTASTIC! Harry Belafonte! in_cog_ni_to Apr 2016 #5
Belafonte: Hillary Who? We have been there and done that. SO good. LiberalArkie Apr 2016 #6
That was perfect! :) in_cog_ni_to Apr 2016 #8
Nina Turner <3 Donkees Apr 2016 #9
I feel sorry for the Hillary people tonight. This "Community Conversation" is perhaps LiberalArkie Apr 2016 #10
This message was self-deleted by its author imari362 Apr 2016 #11
Wow - that got a bit intense. But as usual, Bernie never gets rattled. He knows how to deal with DiehardLiberal Apr 2016 #12
THOSE are the kind of people that make me worry for Bernie's safety and in_cog_ni_to Apr 2016 #15
Incredibly moving conversation by all... Awknid Apr 2016 #13
Beautifully put - thanks! So glad I didn't miss this. DiehardLiberal Apr 2016 #14

SoapBox

(18,791 posts)
3. What timing...
Sat Apr 9, 2016, 06:35 PM
Apr 2016

I was just coming to ask about this.

Also just saw that he and Jane went to see Hamilton...how the heck does the man do all of this.

in_cog_ni_to

(41,600 posts)
7. He's the ENERGIZER BERNIE!
Sat Apr 9, 2016, 06:58 PM
Apr 2016

He makes me tired just chasing down the YouTube channels he's suppose to be on!

PEACE
LOVE
BERNIE

LiberalArkie

(15,730 posts)
10. I feel sorry for the Hillary people tonight. This "Community Conversation" is perhaps
Sat Apr 9, 2016, 07:21 PM
Apr 2016

the best thing I have seen on TV for many years and they are so biased that they would not stoop low enough to watch it.

Response to Donkees (Original post)

DiehardLiberal

(580 posts)
12. Wow - that got a bit intense. But as usual, Bernie never gets rattled. He knows how to deal with
Sat Apr 9, 2016, 07:54 PM
Apr 2016

heat. We need him!!!

in_cog_ni_to

(41,600 posts)
15. THOSE are the kind of people that make me worry for Bernie's safety and
Sat Apr 9, 2016, 08:14 PM
Apr 2016

TPTB, of course. The Secret Service was ON GUARD too, as he was shaking hands.

That was a very tense situation , but Bernie and Symone diffused it nicely.

That was a great event, but for the final question.

PEACE
LOVE
BERNIE

Awknid

(381 posts)
13. Incredibly moving conversation by all...
Sat Apr 9, 2016, 07:56 PM
Apr 2016

Nina made us jump, Harry put us in awe, Erica made us cry, and Bernie made us proud.

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