Al Sharpton speaks out

This is tomorrow.

Also, I have to note I'm a little annoyed that the city this is taking place in isn't mentioned. Since the site I got it from BlackVoices.com is affiliated with the LA Times, I assume it's in Los Angeles.

Al Sharpton discusses race, national policy with journalists group

WASHINGTON, -- On Friday, April 11, the UNITY: Journalists of Color Mentor Program will partner with the National Press Club to hold a luncheon as well as an interview with the Reverend Al Sharpton, president of the National Action Network.

The forum, which will begin with lunch at 12:30 pm and conclude with an interview from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., is entitled, "American Dream or American Dilemma? A Discussion on Race, Ethnicity & Federal Policy in the 21st Century."

Both the luncheon and the interview will take place in the ballroom of the National Press Club (located on the 13th floor of the National Press Building - 529 14th Street, NW at the corner of 14th and F Street, next to the J.W. Marriott Hotel). Advance reservations should be made by telephoning (202) 662-7501. The cost of this luncheon event is $16 for National Press Club members, $28 for their guests and $35 for general admission.

During the interview, Reverend Sharpton will be asked to answer specific questions regarding his views on domestic federal policies (e.g., health, education, housing, economics / employment, civil rights) as they relate to people of color throughout the United States. The forum will be led by three young journalists from the UNITY Mentor Program: Glenn Jones, weekend anchor, WBBH-TV, Fort Meyers, Florida (who will serve as moderator); Royale Da, general assignment reporter and fill-in anchor, KBJR-News 6, Duluth, Minnesota; and Elisa Ung, staff writer, Philadelphia Inquirer.

Sharpton, who has been highly critical of both the Republican and Democratic Parties for failing to address issues that negatively affect working-class Americans, has made the reasoning behind his presidential campaign clear: "I am running for president to finally put the issues concerning most Americans on to the front burner."

While not necessarily endorsing the Reverend's candidacy, many Americans agree with Sharpton in regard to the importance of the issues on which he has chosen to focus.

posted by Prometheus 6 at 4/10/2003 11:08:35 AM |