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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   THE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK OF THE URBAN LEAGUE OF EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS HOSTS CANDID CONVERSATIONS Roxbury, MA – August 20, 2014. It is election season for Massachusetts residents. There are so many important issues that need to be addressed. Whether it be violence in the community, education, the economy, or green energy, everyone needs to be heard. For the first time, the Young Professionals Network of the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts (YPNULEM) is hosting a series entitled “Candid Conversations”. During this series, the community has the opportunity to speak to candidates directly and learn how each candidate stands on issues that matter the most to them. All are welcome to attend. Some of the participating candidates include Corey J. Allen, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Gloria Fox, Althea Garrison, and more. These candidates are running for seats that represent various cities and neighborhoods throughout Suffolk County and the Gubernatorial seat. As such, YPNULEM encourages everyone to come out and speak to their respective candidate or current elected official in a comfortable and welcoming environment. Light refreshments will be served. This event is supported by the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts and the Guild of the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts. Dates: August 27^th, August 28^th, September 4^th Time: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Location: 88 Warren Street, Roxbury 02119 Contact Information For more information contact us at ypnulem@ypnulem.org. You can also follow us online on all social media outlets: Facebook: Young Professionals Network of the ULEM Twitter: @YPNULEM Instagram: @ypn_ulem   About the Young Professionals Network of the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts The Young Professionals Network of the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts (YPN-ULEM) is a chapter of the National Urban League Young Professionals and is one of over sixty-four chapters nationwide. Celebrating fourteen years of service, YPN-ULEM, a 501(c)(3) organization, is an all-volunteer auxiliary group which supports the Urban League Movement through volunteerism, philanthropy, and membership development. The mission of the Young Professionals Network of the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts is to build community, promote personal and career development, and cultivate a welcoming, inclusive environment in Greater Boston for young people of color between the ages of 19 to 40.