For the first time since the Civil Right's Era black celebrities have returned to the political frontlines in force.
Not since the civil rights movement, when stars like Sidney Poitier, Harry Belafonte and Sammy Davis Jr. led marches and protest rallies, have so many black Hollywood denizens actively engaged in the political process.
In his bid for the presidency, Barack Obama has engaged a new cadre of African-American celebrities, drawn to his campaign's themes of change, hope and cooperation.
"This election is very important to my future, my children's future and the future of all Americans," says actress Sheryl Lee Ralph. "That is why I am deeply committed to using whatever power that I bring as a celebrity to support Obama's candidacy, because I sincerely believe that his vision will make a difference in the direction of America."
At the Democratic National Convention in late August, Denver's Invesco Field was packed with black Hollywood A-listers such as Oprah Winfrey, Forest Whitaker, Danny Glover and Chris Rock, publicly showing their support for Obama's historic candidacy. On the campaign trail, actors Kerry Washington, Rosario Dawson and Hill Harper have been traveling the country to promote voter registration and canvass voters to make sure they get to the polls on Election Day.
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In his bid for the presidency, Barack Obama has engaged a new cadre of African-American celebrities, drawn to his campaign's themes of change, hope and cooperation.
"This election is very important to my future, my children's future and the future of all Americans," says actress Sheryl Lee Ralph. "That is why I am deeply committed to using whatever power that I bring as a celebrity to support Obama's candidacy, because I sincerely believe that his vision will make a difference in the direction of America."
At the Democratic National Convention in late August, Denver's Invesco Field was packed with black Hollywood A-listers such as Oprah Winfrey, Forest Whitaker, Danny Glover and Chris Rock, publicly showing their support for Obama's historic candidacy. On the campaign trail, actors Kerry Washington, Rosario Dawson and Hill Harper have been traveling the country to promote voter registration and canvass voters to make sure they get to the polls on Election Day.