Street Team '08: SiaNyorkor_NJ
 
 
 
   
 
"He who asks questions, can avoid no answers." - An African Proverb
Why I’m Here

A West African Princess by ancestry, a native Hoosier by birth, a shop-a-holic Jersey girl by choice, this Emmy Award-Winning Television Journalist is always live at 5 with a smile, striving to get it right…introducing, Sia Nyorkor.

 

As a child of the 80s and teen of the 90s, MTV was literally, "my so-called life"!  It was the only place where I could get my daily fix of music, news and pop culture.  So you can only imagine that I am THRILLED to be a part of this team!

 

I am an African-American in every sense of the word. Born to immigrant parents from  Liberia,  West Africa, I am truly a product of the American Dream.  We made it but there is still much to do.  I am passionate about life, my peoples and my community.   I enjoy books, culture and intelligent conversation so drop me a line and let's talk!  I am here to connect with other socially conscious people and I hope that you are too.

 

Peace and Blessings.

 

 

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In Her Shoes @ Jubilee

I was talking to voters in Hoboken, when I couldn't help but stop in Jubilee shoes for the sale. Check out my new video to see what I'm talking about.

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Kean College Democrats Work It Out

Kean University College Democrats were hard at work today.  President, Aruna Matthews says "Today our main focus is gettting out the vote-making sure EVERYONE gets to the polls." 

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Last Call...It's A Wrap!
It's been one helluva ride. Who knew that when we started this journey, we'd get here so quickly? New Jersey Correspondent Sia Nyorkor reflects on some of the best...
Tags: New Jersey   Choose Or Lose   Knight Foundation   Street Team '08   Sia Nyorkor...
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by  SiaNyorkor_NJ on november 12, 2008
 
   
 
Election Reaction: New Jersey Rushes Times Square
When the media outlets called the election for Senator Barack Obama, New Jersey residents hopped on buses, trains and ferries to rush Times Square with the thousands...
Tags: Election Day   Choose Or Lose   Times Square   Reactions   Street Team '08...
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by  SiaNyorkor_NJ on november 08, 2008
 
   
 
In Her Shoes @ Jubilee
New Jersey Correspondent, Sia Nyorkor, stumbles on a unique sale while talking to voters in Hoboken, NJ.
Tags: vote   New Jersey   Election Day   Choose Or Lose   Street Team '08   Sia Nyorkor...
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by  SiaNyorkor_NJ on november 04, 2008
 
   
 
NJCU Students Speak
Students from NJCU in Jersey City, NJ were up early to tell me why they voted.
Tags: youth   vote   New Jersey   Election Day   Choose Or Lose   Street Team '08...
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by  SiaNyorkor_NJ on november 04, 2008
 
   
 
I Just Voted and I'm Feeling Like...
I just voted...
Tags: vote   New Jersey   Election Day   Choose Or Lose   Street Team '08   Sia Nyorkor
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by  SiaNyorkor_NJ on november 04, 2008
 
   
 
In The Voting Booth
Shhh...it's a secret!
Tags: vote   New Jersey   Election Day   Choose Or Lose   Sia Nyorkor   Stree Team...
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by  SiaNyorkor_NJ on november 04, 2008
 
   
 
On My Way To Vote!
On my way in to cast my vote!
Tags: vote   New Jersey   Election Day   Choose Or Lose   Street Team '08   Sia Nyorkor
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by  SiaNyorkor_NJ on november 04, 2008
 
   
 
Sneak Peek: Are You Ready?
Here's an example of how I'll keep you informed on Election Day.
Tags: New Jersey   Election Day   Choose Or Lose   communication   Street Team '...
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by  SiaNyorkor_NJ on november 02, 2008
 
   
 
Real Talk: Conversations about Race and Voting
Students from Rutgers University got the conversation going as they passionately discussed Race and Voting this election cycle.
Tags: youth   voting   New Jersey   Choose Or Lose   race   Latino   class   African...
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by  SiaNyorkor_NJ on october 24, 2008
 
   
 
Wall Street vs. New Jersey's Main Streets
Everyone's been talking about what's going on with Wall Street...but what about Main Street? How have you been affected? New Jersey Correspondent Sia Nyorkor...
Tags: New Jersey   Choose Or Lose   Economy   Street Team '08   Sia Nyorkor   Trenton...
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by  SiaNyorkor_NJ on october 20, 2008
 
   
 
'McCain' and 'Obama' Duke It Out On Campus
21-year-old seniors from Columbia University duked it out on the 7th anniversary of September 11, while Senators John McCain and Barack Obama spoke about volunteeerism...
Tags: Barack Obama   Choose Or Lose   John McCain   9/11   volunteerism   first amendment...
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by  SiaNyorkor_NJ on september 28, 2008
 
   
 
Kickin' It with the New Jersey College Republicans
Some of New Jersey's Young College Republicans gather at Chairman, Terence Grado's crib to watch Senator John McCain accept the Republican nomination for President...
Tags: New Jersey   Choose Or Lose   John McCain   Republican   Street Team '08   ...
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by  SiaNyorkor_NJ on september 28, 2008
 
   
 
A Sight For Sore Eyes: John McCain Poster
The first John McCain poster I've seen in New Jersey!
Tags: campaign   New Jersey   Choose Or Lose   John McCain   Republican   support...
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by  SiaNyorkor_NJ on september 11, 2008
 
   
 
NJ DNC Delegate: Maysoon Zayid
Muslim Comic Maysoon Zayid is on her way to the DNC...to crack some jokes, catch a husband and oh yeah, support her man, Barack Obama.
Tags: youth   comedy   Muslim   New Jersey   Choose Or Lose   Senator Barack Obama...
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by  SiaNyorkor_NJ on august 25, 2008
 
   
 
At Home in Chicago with Obama...UNITY Journalists Get it First
Young Journalists of color at the UNITY '08 convention in Chicago covered Senator Barack Obama's first address since returning from Europe and the Middle East.
Tags: journalism   Choose Or Lose   diversity   Chicago   Senator Barack Obama   ...
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by  SiaNyorkor_NJ on july 29, 2008
 
   
 
Chicken Bone Beach
New Jerseyans gather @ Chicken Bone Beach, the historical land site in Atlantic City, NJ where African-Americans were socially restricted in the 1900s-1950s because...
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by  SiaNyorkor_NJ on july 17, 2008
 
   
 
Unite For Change Saturday
Barack Obama volunteers in Ewing Township, New Jersey gathered to unite for change.
Tags: change   Community   New Jersey   Barack Obama   Choose Or Lose   Volunteers...
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by  SiaNyorkor_NJ on july 08, 2008
 
   
 
You Say Tomatoes...
Street Teamer Sia Nyorkor dishes about the latest food scare from her local Farmer's Market.
Tags: New Jersey   Choose Or Lose   health   Media   organic   Street Team '08   Sia...
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by  SiaNyorkor_NJ on june 17, 2008
 
   
 
NJ Primary Day
New Jersey voters head to the polls for the second time this year...check out what the Chairman of the NJ College Republicans has to say about the day.
Tags: politics   youth   primary   New Jersey   Choose Or Lose   John McCain   Street...
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by  SiaNyorkor_NJ on june 06, 2008
 
   
 
Special Gift for Special Kids: Nintendog
Students at the New Jersey Library for the Blind and Handicapped receive a special gift during the American Sign Language Story Hour.
Tags: Disabilities   New Jersey   Choose Or Lose   library   Street Team '08   Sia...
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by  SiaNyorkor_NJ on may 20, 2008
 
 
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ACLU-NJ
The ACLU of New Jersey works to defend liberty throughout our state. We are involved in litigation and advocacy on behalf of individuals, and we lobby on scores...
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by  DoctorJay on october 22, 2008
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Street Team '08
Get the latest on local politics and the presidential elections from MTV's band of 51 state-based youth journalists.
Tags: elections   politics   primaries   campaign   Choose Or Lose   obama   Democrat...
by  thinkMTV on september 03, 2008
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WE ARE THE CHANGE!
A THiNK group which aims to begin a "wave of change" in the world by changing within ourselves first and then lending a little something to those around us. Simple...
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by  dynamicteens on june 30, 2008
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We Have Voices Too!
This is a group for people who are not old enough to vote or you just want to speak your opinion. You can speak your mind on who you think should be our next prez...
Tags: elections   politics   Barack Obama   Presidential Election   John McCain   ...
by  aaubucho2661 on june 03, 2008
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YO! MTV Raps
YO! MTV Raps revolutionized the music game by introducing the masses to a new art form rising from the streets; rap music. This show provided a platform for powerful...
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by  thinkMTV on march 24, 2008
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Stop Stereotyping By Faith
A group for those of all religious backgrounds and faiths, even atheists and agnostics, to stand together. We're not here to judge people by whether they worship...
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by  alaskadani on october 11, 2007
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ServiceVote
ServiceVote is Youth Service America’s campaign to engage young people in the political process, beginning with voting. Building on the significant recent growth...
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by  ServiceVote on december 21, 2007
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Street Team X+Y
This is a PRIVATE group for the Choose or Lose Street Team '08 REPORTERS ONLY for behind-the-scenes strategizing. PLEASE DO NOT REQUEST MEMBERSHIP, we are all already...
Tags: generation   street team
by  shelbinator on december 18, 2007
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Darfur is Dying
In the region of Darfur in western Sudan, a genocide is occuring. Each day civilians face prospects of human rights abuses.
Tags: sudan   africa   genocide   human rights   refugees   torture   divestment   ...
by  thinkMTV on september 03, 2008
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It's Your (Sex) Life
Being in control and smart about the choices you make in your life - and that includes about sex - is what think: IYSL is all about. Get more information about...
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by  thinkMTV on september 03, 2008
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MySpace/MTV Presidential Dialogues
MySpace and MTV give the Presidential candidates one last chance to answer your questions live.
Tags: politics   candidates   debates   election   president   vote   2008 election...
by  thinkMTV on september 03, 2008
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No more discrimination
We can change the way people think about obesity and how they portray it.Discrimination towards obese people has to change and we might help.
Tags: life   obesity   perspective   Self respect
by  neidaliz on september 30, 2007
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How Can We Stop Genocide in Darfur?
This groups intention is to bring together anyone who has thoughts on how we can stop the genocide in darfur...and stop it now! we are looking for real discussion...
Tags: darfur   sudan   genocide   human rights   peace   violence   Janjaweed
by  pete on september 17, 2007
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Young People Speak Out
Get Heard
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by  thinkMTV on september 20, 2007
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Do Something
Young people changing the world is what we're about. Join this group to find out what's going on at DoSomething.org
Tags: volunteer   do something   grants
by  Do Something on september 25, 2007
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AmeriCorp VISTA
"AmeriCorps*VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) provides full-time members to nonprofit, faith-based and other community organizations, and public agencies...
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by  jeffinomaha on october 12, 2007
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