I Need Your Help!

By Keith Boykin
June 8, 2004 12:02 AM

I will be formally announcing my campaign to be the American Candidate on NATIONAL TELEVISION tonight, Tuesday, June 8, 2004 at 6 p.m. at the New York Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Community Center.

This is one of the most important things I have ever done in my entire life. It's an extraordinary opportunity to reach MILLIONS of people with an important message of change and a plan for a new America. That's why I need your support. If people don't show up, our voice will never be heard.

"American Candidate" is a new reality TV show on Showtime in which 12 contestants compete in a series of tests during a simulated presidential campaign. My partner Nathan is serving as my campaign manager, and I believe we will be the first black gay couple ever to appear on reality TV.

The first test is the campaign announcement. The two candidates with the least number of participants at the campaign rally will face elimination. The producers of the show will count attendees based on the number of people who pass through the entrance between exactly 6-7 p.m., so come even if you can only stay for a minute (literally). YOU DO NOT HAVE TO STAY FOR THE ENTIRE EVENT. WE DO NEED YOU TO PASS THROUGH THE ENTRY DOOR BETWEEN 6-7 P.M.

The New York LGBT Community Center is located at 208 W. 13th Street (b/n 7th Avenue and Greenwich), in New York City.

I look forward to seeing you there. I really, really need your support. Thanks.

Keith Boykin

Comments

I'll be there.

Posted by: mr at June 7, 2004 10:20 PM

The Advocate
Tuesday, June 8, 2004

Gay activist Keith Boykin kicks off simulated presidential run
on new reality show American Candidate

Black gay activist and author Keith Boykin has been selected to be on Showtime's new television reality show American Candidate. Boykin is working with his partner, Nathan Williams, as his campaign manager. Together they will be the first black gay couple ever to appear on reality television.

http://www.advocate.com/new_news.asp?ID=12687&sd=06/08/04

Posted by: Keith Boykin at June 7, 2004 10:57 PM

Good, Bad or Indifferent, WE, me and you fellow commentor, fellow brother and sister NEED to be there!

Hate on me tomorrow, let's do this TODAY!

Posted by: Troy at June 8, 2004 01:04 AM

I will be there, Keith, you can count on me!

Posted by: Troy at June 8, 2004 08:27 AM

Good luck, Keith! As I said in your post about you not wanting to write here anymore, you ought to use your blog to promote your efforts. Now that you are "campaigning," let me point out that Howard Dean revolutionized the use of blogs to rally both grassroots campaign activism as well as the largest Democratic fundraising records in American history. Don't discount the importance of your blog as a powerful communications tool in your campaign.

Posted by: Christian Grantham at June 8, 2004 10:16 AM

Hey Keith,

I went on the American Candidate site and read your profile. I was able to click on a tab to support you. Also there are email cards I was able to send to my friends to support you as well. Since I'm in ATL. I won't be able to attend the rally.

My Best to you and Nathan!!!

Posted by: kevin at June 8, 2004 10:49 AM

Were I in New York, I would most certainly be there.

Posted by: Terrance Heath at June 8, 2004 09:36 PM

I was made aware of your call for support just today - June 9. Let me know if there is anything else I (we) can do. Good luck

Posted by: Chris at June 9, 2004 09:43 AM