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Tenth District Congressman Donald M. Payne will hold two public forums - one focusing on minority access to the film and television industry, and the other on the teaching of African American history - in conjunction with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference.
The first forum, entitled Screen Politics: What “Rules” Apply for Getting Feature Films Made or TV Shows Aired? will be held at the Washington, D.C. Convention Center on Friday, September 23, 2005 from 2 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. in Room 147-A.
Panelists include Mr. Orlando Bagwell, Program Officer, Media Production, The Ford Foundation; Ms. Valerie Watts Meraz, Director of Program Acquisitions, Showtime Networks, Inc.; Mr. Gustav Heningburg, President, Gustav Heningburg Associates, Inc.; Ms. Carmen Joan Smith, Vice President, Talent Development Programs, ABC Entertainment Group; Dr. Ernest J. Wilson III, Member, Board of Directors, Corporation for Public Broadcasting and Professor, University of Maryland; Lisa Payne – Moderator, Proprietor, New Breed Film Production.
The second forum, African American History: How is it Being Taught in Your School District?, will also be held on Friday, September 23, 2005 from 4 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. in Washington, D.C. Convention Center Room 147-A.
Panelists include Monique Davis, Illinois State Representative, 27th Legislative District; Ms. Sandra Dungee Glenn, President, American Cities Foundation; Assemblyman William D. Payne, New Jersey State General Assembly, 29th Legislative District; and Ms. Karen Jackson -Weaver, Executive Director, Amistad Commission.
“We are fortunate to have such outstanding panelists sharing their expertise and ideas with us,” Congressman Payne said. “I encourage all interested parties to attend the forums and participate in what promises to be lively, thought-provoking discussions.”
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