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"One Person Can Make a Difference:" Getrude Matshe, To Speak at Cambridge College

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Getrude Matshe is an internationally acclaimed inspirational speaker and humanitarian. Based in New Zealand (though born and raised in Zimbabwe), she is described as a vibrant bundle of African energy whose zest and passion for life inspires everyone she meets. 17 Feb 2012 16:57 Africa/Lagos "One Person Can Make a Difference:" Getrude Matshe, Author and Activist, to Speak at Cambridge College on February 28, 2012 CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Cambridge College is proud to announce that Getrude Matshe, author, activist and founder of the Africa Alive Foundation, will speak at the College on Tuesday, February 28 as part of the College's celebration of National Black History Month. The event will be held at 1000 Massachusetts Avenue and will begin with a reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by Ms. Matshe's presentation at 7:00 pm. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111220/DC25676LOGO) Ms. Matshe's talk is presented in partnership wit...

Pelosi: 'Without a Federal Press Shield Law, Freedom of the Press is Threatened'

17 Oct 2007 01:08 Africa/Lagos Pelosi: 'Without a Federal Press Shield Law, Freedom of the Press is Threatened' WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor this afternoon urging Members to support H.R. 2101, the Free Flow of Information Act, which passed overwhelmingly by a vote of 398 to 21. Below are Pelosi's remarks: "Thomas Jefferson once wrote: 'Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost.' Freedom of the press, protected by the First Amendment has been a cornerstone of our democracy-one that we cherish and promote around the world. "A free press keeps our nation informed and holds those of us in government accountable. It is critical to freedom of speech and expression in our country. Freedom of the press is fundamental to our democracy and is fundamental to our security. "Speaking truth to power is as vital to our democracy today as it has...