Powell to the People!

Kevin Powell, one of the seven strangers picked to live in a house and have their lives taped for MTV’s first season of The Real World New York, is about to find out what happens when people stop being nice and start being real – he’s campaigning for a seat in New York’s 10th Congressional District in Brooklyn, http://www.mtv.com reports.

"I want to use my voice, in Washington, D.C., on a national stage, in a way that affirms our humanity, not denies it," Kevin said, a departure from how he was known to use his voice back in RW days. "It is time for new leadership, a new generation, to push us forward, and I want to be a part of that wave of fresh ideas, of new visions, for these times, for the 21st century."

Campaign issues of importance to Kevin include improved access to health care, advancements in education, economic growth and financial literacy. Details are available on http://www.KevinPowell2006.com. No word on whether or not artsy Norm will develop campaign materials or if Andre’s band Reigndance will play at fundraising events.