Blaxploitation Film Star Wants You To Vote Chaka

As we all head into the homestretch in the mayor’s race, there’s one always-important election factor that, so far, hasn’t really been in play much: Celebrity endorsements. Sure, we’ve all seen Michael Nutter with Vince Papale, but, c’mon, that’s Vince Papale.

Well, hellllo, Chaka Fattah, who do you have?

Mayoral Candidate Chaka Fattah will be joined by Shaft star Richard Roundtree when Fattah is endorsed by United Steelworkers Local 404 tomorrow at the union’s headquarters. The union has 1,000 members locally. Fattah and Roundtree will appear at several other events throughout the day.

Just wait ’til Dwight Evans gets endorsed by Fred “The Hammer” Williamson and Bob Brady exhumes Russ Meyer to ask for his support. Full Fattah release below.

Fattah and Steelworkers Bring Endorsement Star Power “Shaft” star Richard Roundtree joins Fattah for endorsement, tour

PHILADELPHIA, PA –Mayoral Candidate Chaka Fattah will be joined by Shaft star Richard Roundtree when Fattah is endorsed by United Steelworkers Local 404 tomorrow at the union’s headquarters. The union has 1,000 members locally. Fattah and Roundtree will appear at several other events throughout the day.

WHO: Mayoral Candidate Chaka Fattah, United Steelworkers Local 404, and film star Richard Roundtree, who is best known for his role as Shaft.

WHAT: Press event celebrating the endorsement of Mayoral Candidate Chaka Fattah by United Steelworkers Local 404.

WHEN: Monday, April 23rd – 2 p.m.

WHERE: United Steelworkers Local 404, 1505 West Allegheny Avenue, Philadelphia

INTERVIEW: Chaka Fattah will be available for interviews.

PUBLIC SCHEDULE FOR FATTAH AND ROUNDTREE: Monday, April 23rd

12:15 PM Haddington Senior Center - 5331-41 Haverford Avenue (54th and Haverford) Fattah and Roundtree will meet and greet seniors.

1:20 PM Career & Academic Development Institute — 1225 Vine St. This is a school for young adults who have faced challenges such as violence, pregnancy, or disciplinary problems while completing their high school career.

4 PM Adolescent Violence Reduction Partnership – West Philadelphia Community Center — 35th and Haverford.

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