Author Eugene Robinson to Moderate Discussion on Race, Education and Culture in America
Pulitzer Prize winning editor and author Eugene Robinson to moderate discussion on race, education and culture in America
Dr. Michael Eric Dyson and Rep. Mike Honda among noted panelists
WASHINGTON—A noted scholar, author, acclaimed film producer and member of Congress will join members of the National Education Association for a thought-provoking discussion on race, education and culture in America during the Association's Annual Meeting and Representative Assembly in San Diego, Calif., next month. The forum, sponsored by NEA's Minority Community Outreach Department, will feature The Washington Post Associate Editor Eugene Robinson, Georgetown University Professor Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, critically acclaimed film producer Moctesuma Esparza, U.S. Rep. Mike Honda of California and author Bill Mills; NEA Vice President Lily Eskelsen will represent educators in the discussion.
WHO: Dr. Michael Eric Dyson – noted author and scholar
Lily Eskelsen – vice president, NEA
Moctesuma Esparza – award winning film producer
Rep. Mike Honda – chair, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus
Bill Mills – author and Olympic gold medalist
Eugene Robinson – associate editor, The Washington Post
WHAT: Forum to discuss race, education and culture in America
WHEN: Thursday, July 2, 2009, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: San Diego Convention Center
111 Harbor Drive
Meeting Room 6A (Upper Level-S/West End)
San Diego, CA 92101
To request media credentials, please call (202) 822-7823.
For more information and a full listing of scheduled events:
www.nea.org/annualmeeting
CONTACT: René Carter
(202) 822-7494, jrcarter@nea.org
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3.2 million elementary and secondary teachers, higher education faculty, education support professionals, school administrators, retired educators and students preparing to become teachers.
