Washington, DC [CapitalWirePR] September 23, 2009 – On September 24^th, 2009, IMPACT will bring together the most influential young politicos and professionals of color to honor emerging leaders during Preview ’09—a Red Carpet Affair.  This exclusive reception, held just blocks away from the White House at the St. Regis Hotel, will celebrate the contributions young professionals make to their communities and nation.

Each month IMPACT highlights young leaders excelling professionally while transforming their community.  The “IMPACT Leader of the Year” will be honored at Preview ’09 during the Annual Legislative Conference (ALC).  As these young African American professionals come to honor IMPACT leaders, new relationships will be forged and connections made to ensure that the pathway to excellence is available for every young African American to make an IMPACT.  More details below:

When:              Thursday, September 24, 2009

                        6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m

To RSVP your attendance, please visit: www.impact-dc.com

Where:            St. Regis Hotel

                        16^th and K Street NW

                        Washington, DC

Who:                Hosted by BET’s Jeff Johnson

    Young African American Politicos

                        Honorary co-chairs include:

    Senator Roland Burris

    Congressman Gregory Meeks

    Congressman Andre Carson

    Congresswoman Yvette Clarke

    Congressman Keith Ellison

    Congresswoman Marcia Fudge

For media inquires and press credentials please contact

Stephanie Young at stephanie@impact-dc.com or 202. 552.9137 or

Krista Strum at krista@impact-dc.com or 410.271.5858

About IMPACT:

Founded by a group of emerging leaders, IMPACT is an organization whose purpose is to: (1) enhance knowledge of the political and legislative processes; (2) foster civic engagement; and (3) enhance economic empowerment opportunities for other emerging leaders, ages 21 to 40. Whether these leaders have joined corporate America, CEOs of their own companies, work on Capitol Hill, lead non-profits, or are officials elected to lead their cities, states, or our Nation to greatness – Impact’s mission is to strategically link these leaders with one another to help accomplishing their goals. To that end, our primary means is to host a range of events in the following areas:

• CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

• POLITICAL INVOLVEMENT

• ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT

Stephanie Young

stephanie@impact-dc.com

202. 552.9137

Or

Krista Strum

krista@impact-dc.com

410.271.5858