Rock for Barack in Raleigh
Published: Sat, Nov. 01, 2008 12:30AM
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closeRALEIGH -- Emmy Award-winning comedian Chris Rock will host a "Vote for Change" rally for Sen. Barack Obama at Shaw University today.
The event starts at 3 p.m., with Rock expected to speak at about 3:45 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Shaw officials said Rock will encourage citizens to vote early for Tuesday's general election if not on Election Day itself. Saturday voting hours have been extended until 5 p.m.
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Rock, 43, rose to stardom as a player on Saturday Night Live, then starred in numerous films including "New Jack City," "Nurse Betty" and "Head of State." He created the acclaimed series "Everybody Hates Chris" and has actively campaigned for Obama.
Shaw University is located at 118 E. South St. in downtown Raleigh. The rally will be held at the intersection of South and Wilmington streets.
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