CNN Special: ”Black in America” Community Forum Presented by 100 Black Men of Greater Fort Lauderdale
FORT LAUDERDALE – The 100 Black Men of Greater Fort Lauderdale, in partnership with WHQT-FM 105 HOT 105 will host a Community Forum on July 24, 2008 to view and discuss the CNN documentary special: Black in America, The Black Man.
“Our expectation is that the documentary will be thought-provoking and spark much-needed dialogue regarding the roles of Black men in America,” said Dennis Wright, President of the 100 Black Men of Greater Fort Lauderdale.
As a result of the program’s content, Mr. Wright says, “It is not only appropriate for us to host this event; we feel it is our responsibility to do so as Black men and leaders of our community.”
The Black In America Community Forum is a free event and open to the public. Seating is limited and will be available on a first come basis.
The Black In America Community Forum will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2008 from 8:00pm until 12:00am at Dave and Buster’s restaurant in the Oakwood Plaza located in Hollywood, Florida (off the I-95 Sheridan-East exit).
There will be a panel of community leaders on hand to discuss the documentary.
Confirmed panelists include nationally renowned author, and nationally-syndicated radio host Michael Baisden from The Michael Baisden Show (heard locally Mon-Fri 3p-7p on HOT 105-FM) and Dennis Wright – President, 100 Black Men of Greater Fort Lauderdale.
The schedule for the Forum, invited panelists and the moderator are as follows:
8:00PM – 9:00PM
Panel Discussion regarding Black in America – The Black Woman and Family (airs Wednesday, July 23rd)
Moderator: Rodney Baltimore (Executive Producer, Hot 105)
Invited Panelist: Dr. Edwin Hamilton, MD – Family Practice, General Surgery
Dr. Delores Smiley, Ed.D. – Nova Southeastern University
Gerald Grant Jr. – AXA Advisors / Financial Planning
9:00PM – 11:00PM
View Black in America documentary – The Black Man
11:00PM – 11:45PM
Panel Discussion – Black in America – The Black Man
The Black in America Community Forum is hosted and presented by The 100 Black Men of Greater Fort Lauderdale Inc. and WHQT-FM/HOT 105 with sponsorship from Dave and Busters restaurant in the Oakwood Plaza, Hollywood, FL. This is a free event and open to the public. Seating is limited and will be available on a first come basis.
