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Voter Turnout Increases by 5 Million in 2008 Presidential Election, U.S. Census Bureau Reports Data Show Significant Increases Among Hispanic, Black and Young Voters
July 20, 2009 - The U.S. Census Bureau reports that 5 million more people reported voting in the 2008 national election than in the 2004 national election. Black youth showed the greatest increase, "Blacks had the highest turnout rate among 18- to 24-year-old voters — 55 percent, an 8 percent increase from 2004."
Download the information on the Census Bureau website, and learn how you can become more civicly engaged with Black Youth Vote.
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Alliance for Children and Families: Civic Engagement
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MacArthur Foundation Series on Digital Media and Learning
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Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement
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