Event Title:

Organization:

  Educational/Academia

  Atlanta

Start Date:

  11/20/2008

End Date:

  11/20/2008

Start Time:

  7:00 pm

End Time:

Event Info: 

  On the heels of the historic presidential election, Teach for America hosts a compelling conversation about Black Men and Education: A Discussion on the Pursuit of Excellence!

The Discussion: Teach For America presents a forum to connect communities and colleges in a conversation about the educational opportunities and challenges impacting African American men. We invite you to join us in an engaging dialogue with renowned speakers to explore solutions that will help our community and our country to reach their full potential.


BLACK MEN & EDUCATION
A DISCUSSION ON THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE

WHERE
Martin Luther King, Jr. International Chapel
Morehouse College
830 Westview Drive
Atlanta, GA 30314

WHEN
Thursday, November 20, 2008
7:00-9:30pm

Doors Open At 6:00pm


MODERATORS
TJ Holmes - CNN Anchor
Bryant T. Marks - Director, Morehouse Male Initiative


FEATURED PANELISTS
Michael Eric Dyson - Speaker and Author
Robert M. Franklin - President, Morehouse College
Kevin Powell - Activist, Author and Political Consultant
Stic.man - Hip Hop Artist of Dead Prez
Dominique Wilkins - Former Professional Athlete and Businessman


OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
There is open seating for this event, so please arrive early.
For more information call (212)-279-2080 ext. 202

Teach For America gratefully acknowledges FedEx for its generous support of our national diversity initiatives.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Location:

  Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel

Room:

Address:

  Morehouse College

Phone:

  (212)-279-2080 x202

City:

  Atlanta

State/Province:

  GA