CONTACT: Rachel Fulkerson Program Director The Friends of the Minneapolis Public Library 612-630-6174 EVENTS FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Black History and the Media: Making the Invisible Visible In celebration of Black History Month, The Friends of the Minneapolis Public Library and The University of St. Thomas are partnering with Star Tribune columnist Syl Jones to produce an exciting program, "Black History and the Media." This program will examine the media representation of African Americans and explore the role journalists play in shaping our society's perceptions of past and current culture. Please join us in the historic community discussion. Black History and the Media: Making the Invisible Visible Wednesday, February 26 at 6:30 PM 1000 LaSalle Avenue, Minneapolis Campus, University of St. Thomas Thornton Auditorium (Room #260 in Terrence Murphy Hall) Star Tribune columnist Syl Jones will lead an all-star panel discussion about the media's role in representing and misrepresenting African Americans and other people of color. Participants will discuss the difficult issues facing journalists of color, the power of the media to set political and social agendas, and how the media will need to change as the "browning of America" continues. Additional panelists will include: Fox News Anchor Robyne Robinson, Pioneer Press Columnist Ruben Rosario, Minnesota Public Radio's Brandt Williams, and Pioneer Press reporter Hannah Allam. Black History and the Media: Syl Jones Live! Thursday, February 27 at 7:00 PM East Lake Library, 2727 East Lake St. Minneapolis Join award-winning playwright, Star Tribune columnist, and communications consultant Syl Jones at the East Lake Library for an irreverent fast-paced discussion. Topics will range from his often-humorous encounters with readers to the impending war with Iraq, from the mainstream media's treatment of black athletes like Randy Moss to coverage of police brutality and the prison system. Event co-sponsors include: The Friends of the Minneapolis Public Library, The University of St. Thomas Department of Journalism and Mass Communications, the Whalen Symposium and Media Ethics, General Mills Foundation and Xcel Energy TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Send all posts in plain-text format. 2. Cut as much of the post you're responding to as possible. ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
