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Jamaican Woman Files for US Senate Against Gillibrand

Vivia Morgan, mother, activist, union member and former Mayoral Aide is the first Jamaican-American to run for the US Senate in American history.

Morgan file just under 25,000 signatures with the State Board of Elections to run as an Independent candidate for the US Senate against Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY). Morgan is running on the Anti-Prohibition party ticket of Kristin Davis who is running for Governor.

“The Democrats and Republicans have nominated all-white, largely male tickets” said Morgan” They do not represent New York. There ought to be at least one black face for state-wide office on the November ballot”.

Morgan is best known as the host of “The Vivia Morgan Show” on the Brooklyn Community Media Network which explored the impact of Caribbean art and music on the American Culture. Morgan lives in Brooklyn with her son, Negus Shawn Clark.Morgan worked in Mayor Rudy Giuliani administration in the Mayor’s Office of Film Production.

“I am gratified by the thousands of Jamaican American and West Indian voters as well as all New Yorkers who signed my petitions to get my name on the ballot ” said Morgan.

Vivia Morgan has a straight-forward platform- the Anti-Prohibition Party Platform, she opposes the current prohibition of marijuana.

“I want to legalize,regulate and tax marijuana. Marijuana is an harmless herb used for centuries. Alcohol is legal and does far more damage to people and society.” said Morgan.” Legalizing marijuana will bring millions in new taxes instead of asking us for more. I say tax pot not people”.

“New York is the marijuana arrest capitol of the United States” said Morgan’ “We are wasting millions arresting people for a non-violent, harmless crime.” said Morgan ” We could be using this money to educate and feed people”.

Morgan said as a member of the U.S. Senate she will sponsor legislation to legalize marijuana.” The drug war has failed” said Morgan” The people who choose to use weed must be free to do so– but must be prepared to pay a tax on it.”

“Legalizing Pot makes more sense than higher taxes on all New Yorkers”

To Lean more about Vivia Morgan’s campaign for the US Senate go to http://morgan4ussenate.com/home

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