ADVISORY, Oct. 24, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) --
WHAT: The Houston Association of Black Journalists and Rice
University are sponsoring an open forum on the mass
media's coverage of the African American community.
High-profile incidents involving African Americans,
including Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick, the
Jena 6 and former Texas Southern University President
Priscilla Slade have been the focal points of
international and local mass media coverage in recent
months. How has it played out? Has the coverage been fair
and balanced? What are your thoughts? A distinguished
panel of attorneys, media representatives and civic
leaders will discuss these and other issues at this
HABJ-Rice University sponsored forum.
The seminar is free and open to the public. Seating is
limited. Please register online at
http://www.portofhouston.com/habj.html
WHEN: November 1, 2007; 7-9 p.m.
WHERE: Rice Memorial Center on campus of Rice University
2100 Main Street, Houston Texas (Entry 20 from Rice Blvd.)
For directions logon to http://www.rice.edu/maps/maps.html
WHO: Distinguished panel members include:
* Attorney and Former U.S. Rep. Craig Washington
* Attorney Rusty Hardin
* KCOH radio talk show host Michael Harris
* Deric Muhammed of Millions Movement More Ministry
* Sonceria "Sonny" Messiah-Jiles, Houston Defender
publisher
* Kim Davis, senior news producer, KPRC Local 2 News
CONTACT: Bridgett Holden-Joe 713-498-0552 bhjoe@scprelations.com
or Freddie Willis freddie.willis@chron.com
HABJ is an organization of journalists, students and media-related professionals that provides quality programs and services to and advocates on behalf of black journalists in Houston and the surrounding area. The organization was founded in 1986 and is the largest organization of journalists of color in Houston. HABJ is an affiliate of NABJ, the National Association of Black Journalists. For more information, visit: www.habj.org, email houstonabj@hotmail.com, call (713) 221-3220 or write to Houston Association of Black Journalists. P.O. Box 565 Houston, TX 77001-0565.
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