Race Relations Discussion Tomorrow With Maya Angelou: How Have We Changed Since 9/11?

10/23/2002

From: Chris Lisi of the National Conference for Community and Justice, 202-828-9751 or lisic@fleishman.com

News Advisory:

Sanford Cloud Jr., President and CEO of The National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ), and Dr. Maya Angelou, author and social activist, will participate in a panel discussion tomorrow, regarding the state of discrimination in America post September 11.

In addition, NCCJ will launch a national anti-discrimination public service campaign and present public opinion research on the change in intergroup relations since September 2001.

WHAT: -- Panel discussion about the state of discrimination post September 11 -- Launch of national anti-discrimination public service campaign -- Release of public opinion research findings

WHO: -- Dr. Maya Angelou, Author and social activist -- Sanford Cloud Jr., President and CEO, The National Conference for Community and Justice -- Matthew C. Blank, President and CEO, Showtime Networks Inc. -- Ed Gordon, Host of BET's Tonight with Ed Gordon -- Lisa Parmelee, Ph.D, Editor and Assistant Director, The Roper Center for Public Opinion And Research

WHEN: Thursday, October 24, 2002 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. EST

WHERE: National Press Club First Amendment Lounge 529 14th Street, NW Washington, DC

Individual interviews with Sanford Cloud Jr., President of NCCJ, and other panelists are available. Direct all inquires to Diane Powers at 202-682-2322 ext. 23 or dpowers@nccj.org

An executive summary of the research findings will be made available at the panel discussion and at www.nccj.org the morning of the event.

------ For 75 years, The National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ) has been dedicated to fighting bias, bigotry and racism and promoting understanding and respect for all persons. Formerly known as The National Conference of Christians and Jews, NCCJ today serves more than 60 regions in 34 states and the District of Columbia. It strives to make communities more inclusive and just through its advocacy, conflict resolution and education initiatives with news media and advertising, government and faith leaders.