Important FYI-from R.B. Scott

(Please note that this will be broadcast live on cable channel 15--MUTV)

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Upcoming Satellite Seminar Series-The Museum of Television and Radio

November 2002

A three-part Seminar Series titled, Television and the
African-American Experience: Civil Rights and Beyond

Television & the African American Experience: Civil Rights and Beyond
is a three-part examination of who television has covered and
reflected Black history and culture over the past fifty years.  The
series will give leading scholars, authors, journalists, producers,
writers, and actors the opportunity for an open discussion of
important issues relating to African-Americans and the media.  All
seminars are from 7:30- 9:00 p.m. Eastern/4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Pacific

The series is sponsored by the Isabelle and Leonard Goldenson
Foundation and is offered free of charge to universities.  To
participate by satellite, visit the website at www.mtr.org or call
212-621-6723 for more information.

The first seminar is On the Front Lines: Television and
African-American Issues.  It will air this Wednesday, November 7.
Panelists will explore issues since the 1950s and 1960s and how
television news has interpreted such divisive events as the Rodney
King verdict and the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Clarence
Thomas.  In Person: Gerald M. B0yd, Benjamin L. Hooks, Nicholas
Katzenbach, Judy Richardson.

The second seminar, which will air on Wednesday November 14, will
discuss the social political, and historical influences that have
shaped depictions of African-American life from the outrageous
stereotypes of Amos 'n' Andy in the postwar era to the success of The
Cosby Show in the 1980s and the trend in recent years of burgeoning
networks concentrating on African-American-themed programming.
Panelists:  Topper Carew, Jannette Dates, Time Reid, Mel Watkins.

The final seminar will air Thursday, November 15 and will focus on
Bebopping, Hip-Hopping, & Slam-Dunking: The Influence of
African-American Endeavors in Music and Sports on Mainstream Culture.
This session will focus on the ways in which television has captured
and affected the evolution of jazz and blues; the influence of
hip-hop and rap culture on fashion and pop music; and the complex
social roles of such black sports figures as Jackie Robinson,
Muhammad Ali, and Michael Jordan.  Panelists: Harry Allen, Madison
Davis Lacy, Spike Lee

Each of the seminars will include live question and answer sessions
between panelists and the off site audience.