Steve Harvey, right, broadcasts his Steve Harvey Morning Show April 16 live from Malcolm X College, in conjunction with the U.S. Census Bureau.
Comedian and radio personality Steve Harvey broadcasted his syndicated morning show Friday from Malcolm X College. Harvey partnered with the U.S. Census Bureau to spread awareness about the importance of filling out and returning forms for the 2010 Census. Friday was the last day to return census questionnaires via mail.
The bureau reported that as of April 1, Chicago had one of the lowest rates of mail participation. Here, the participation rate so far is 36 percent. Nationally, 50 percent of households have mailed back their forms.
Harvey joins a list of big names the Census Bureau enlisted nationwide to help encourage participation in the decennial event.
The packed Chicago crowd got a glimpse of how Harvey’s morning show is produced. The bestselling author of Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man provided comic relief and incorporated audience members in the live broadcast. The actor/comedian fielded questions on and off the air. Representatives from the U.S. Census Bureau were also on hand to answer questions and distribute census packets.
Chicago native and Lewis-Kortez Group music artist Dave Hollister serenaded the crowd with his hit,One Woman Man. He also assisted singer Willie Clayton on their latest release, We Both Grown from Hollister’s upcoming album, Love, Romance, and Respect.
Harvey concluded the live broadcast imploring the community to come together to help make a difference.
“It’s the everyday person that’s out there making the biggest difference. … We have got to do something. It is time for men to step up. Make a difference, do the right thing, and teach the principles of manhood. You will make a major difference,” Harvey said.
After the program, Harvey signed autographs and copies of his books.
The Census Bureau has said that, historically, a portion of the Black community goes uncounted in the census each time the count comes around. The results of the census play a huge part in determining how resources get divided amongst communities, according to the agency.
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