Panel discussion on progress and failures of Hollywood's portrayal of Black women

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From: The Black Professionals Newsonline March Calendar of Events‏

3/4/10 ..The Oscars are around the corner and Philadelphia native Lee Daniels’ gripping film Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire is winning acclaim for its tale of a young Black girl’s heartache and struggle living in the inner city. The Media Watch Committee of The Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists in conjunction with The Temple Association of Black Journalists is sponsoring a panel discussion consisting of some of the area’s well-known entertainment insiders, culture critics and activists to delve into the progress and failures of Hollywood ’s portrayal of Black women. Refreshments will be offered; Admission is free - Just in time for Women’s History Month!Moderator: Patty Jackson – Broadcaster, WDASPanelists:Rel Dowdell – Local Filmmaker, Writer, Director of “The Train Ride”Golden Girl – Broadcaster, Power 99FMAnnette John-Hall – Columnist, The Philadelphia InquirerKhalid Patterson – Co-Founder, The Minority Reporter Patrick Riley – Producer/Personality/Writer, NABJ A&E Task ForceCheryl Wadlington – Founder/Creative Director of EvoLuer Image ConsultantsFor more information contact Johann Calhoun at (215) 893-5741 or calhoun.philly@gmail.com or go online at www.pabjwatch.blogspot.com. For event updates, visit PABJ's facebook page. If you have any questions please feel free to give me a call.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Time:
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location:
Philadelphia Inquirer/Daily News Public Room
Street:
400 North Broad Street
City/Town:
Philadelphia, PAJohann CalhounCity EditorThe Philadelphia Tribune Work: (215) 893-5741Mobile : (215) 292-8568