State of the Black Union - today on CSPAN

[Jeanette in FL]

State of the Black Union will be televised on CSPAN 1 starting at 11am. The annual forums presented by Tavis Smiley are very educational and inspirational. Below is the scheduled panalist for today’s 10th annual program. I have enjoyed these programs every year. Just wanted to give a heads up for anyone interested in watching today.

Making America As Good As Its Promise I

Time: 8:00 am
Hosts:
Tavis Smiley
Tom Joyner

Moderator:
Raymond M. Brown

Invocation:
Della Reese

Welcome:
Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas

Panelists:
The Honorable Maxine Waters
Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu
Peter C. Harvey
Michelle Singletary
Stephanie Robinson, Esq.
Dr. Michael Eric Dyson
Les Brown
Rev. Dr. Iyanla Vanzant
Tricia Rose, PhD
Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.
Marc Morial
Prof. Charles J. Ogletree Jr.


Making America As Good As Its Promise II

Time: 1:30 pm
Moderator:
Tavis Smiley
Co-Host:
Tom Joyner

Welcome:
Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa

Panelists:
Dr. Emilie M. Townes
Erica L. Williams
Dr. Cornel West
Randal Robinson
Na'im Akbar, Ph.D.
Van Jones
Lani Guinier
Dr. Julianne Malveaux
Michael Steele
Danny J. Bakewell Sr.
Rev. Al Sharpton
Karen Bass

Benediction:
Bishop Charles E. Blake

To Watch on the Internet: http://www.broadcasturban.net/webcast/sobu2009/#

[wndycty]

1. The afternoon session should be good. . .MICHAEL STEELE!

LOL

[Jeanette in FL]

2. Michael Steele vs.

Dr. Cornell West and Rev. Sharpton. Should be very interesting, indeed.

[peacetalksforall]

3. Whoeee! I was just going to say the same thing. West and Steele would be

something. West and Sharpton with Steele should be interestng. Perhaps everyone knows Steele doesn't have a chance against that panel and they will take it easy on the guy.

[Jeanette in FL]

4. It is just starting

Always a wonderful program

[VenusRising]

5. Yay for Iyanla!

I just love her, and haven't seen her around in a while. It will be nice to hear her insights.

Thanks for the heads-up!