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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
By Aaron Gould Sheinin asheinin@ajc.com
Denver — A pair of Georgia brothers, hoping to capitalize on the excitement surrounding Barack Obama’s bid for the White House have created and are marketing a commemorative wrist band they’re dubbing the “unity band.”
Hodari and Bakari Brooks, of Cobb County, created an organization called Kids Rock for Barack, which Bakari Brooks said is geared toward “engaging families in the political process by showing their support for Senator Obama.”
The idea, he said, is that Obama has engaged kids and young people in the process, “even though they’re not a voting bloc, he’s engaging them in the process. He understands they represent our future.”
Selling the wrist bands, which go for $4.99 each with discounts for large purchases, is an attempt, Hodari Brooks said, is to “inspire discussion.”
Hodari Brooks, an orthopedic surgeon, said it’s he and his three daughters relate to politics and each other.
Check out the Kids Rock for Barack Web site to buy one of the black and white wrist bands.
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