(Fort Lauderdale, FL) Representative Alcee L. Hastings (FL-23) will be participating in the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) "For the People" Jobs Initiative event on August 22 at 6:00 p.m. in Miami, Florida. Fellow South Florida Representative Frederica Wilson (FL-17) is hosting the town hall meeting on August 22nd as well as a jobs fair on August 23rd.

The CBC has been bringing town halls and jobs fairs to cities during the month of August as part of the "For the People" Jobs Initiative, which seeks to address the current jobs crisis in the United States. The town hall will feature major public figures, including Members of Congress, on Monday evening. Over 100 employers, both local and national, will be participating in the jobs fair on Tuesday. Both events are free and open to the public.

"Make no mistake, job creation remains our number one priority. Unfortunately, there continues to be major racial and economic disparity that continues to go unaddressed in the broader discussion of job creation and economic recovery. That is why I am so pleased that the CBC has launched this initiative and is bringing these opportunities to South Florida to help tackle the pressing issue of unemployment and underemployment, especially in minority communities. This initiative puts boots on the ground to help people get back on their feet in these most difficult economic times," said Congressman Hastings.

"From day one, my focus has been jobs, jobs, jobs," said Congresswoman Wilson. "Unemployment in South Florida is no longer a crisis, but an epidemic. It's time to take matters into our own hands and provide real opportunities for people to get back to work."

DETAILS:

WHO:    The Congressional Black Caucus

WHAT :  Town Hall Meeting

WHEN:   Monday, August 22, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.

WHERE: Mt. Hermon AME Church (17800 NW 25th Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL 33056)

WHO:    The Congressional Black Caucus

WHAT :  Jobs Fair

WHEN:  Tuesday, August 23, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Registration starts at 8:00 a.m.)

WHERE: James L. Knight Center, Downtown Miami (400 SE 2nd Avenue #3, Miami, FL 33131)

For more information on the CBC "For the People" Jobs Initiative, including registration information, please visit: http://thecongressionalblackcaucus.com/issues/jobs-initiative/.

Media interested in attending are asked to contact Mahen Gunaratna at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it /(202) 225-4506 or Trenae Floyd at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it /(305) 690-5905.

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