America’s Next Chapter Is there a brighter future for the next generation?
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WELCOME TO AMERICA’S NEXT CHAPTER: IS THERE A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR THE NEXT GENERATION? Thank you for joining us today for what we believe will be a thought-provoking conversation about the future promise of America. Today’s event is about your children’s children and the consequences of our current government’s actions on their lives. I genuinely hope that our nationally broadcast conversation with some of the country’s most prominent thinkers will encourage you to consider how you can become a “change agent” to help make America better. Some believe that America has blown numerous opportunities over the past decade to be greater. America has not taken the lead on a vast cooperative effort domestically or internationally to combat terrorism and lay the groundwork for a more peaceful world. America has not secured our best talent to rebuild historic cities with major renovations, and America has not as yet corrected, by drastic means if necessary, the faults in our economic system. The questions are easy: How does each American do his or her part to help us escape the reliance on fossil fuels? Are we becoming more and more accustomed to a sense of helplessness, i.e., Katrina and the Gulf oil spill? How do we rebuild cities with empty homes and no jobs? When does economic recovery really happen? Have we become a nation that is good at destroying things, i.e., school programs, health services, libraries—and the salaries that go with them—as states and cities face their worst cash squeeze since the Great Depression? The answers, like democracy, are hard. We have some work to do, my friends, and our journey to a brighter future begins now. We hope that today’s conversation will provide the information you need to wrestle with and evoke change. Thank you for joining us. Here’s to a day full of enlightenment, encouragement, and empowerment for us all. Keep the Faith,
Tavis Smiley
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Event Schedule January 13, 2011
Sneak Preview: America I AM: The African American Imprint Welcome Dr. Steven Knapp, President, George Washington University Introduction of Tavis Smiley Neal Kendall, Executive Producer, Tavis Smiley on PBS Introduction of Panelists Conversation Closing Remarks
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Moderator Tavis Smiley Tavis Smiley is currently the host of Tavis Smiley on PBS, The Tavis Smiley Show and co-host of Smiley & West both distributed by Public Radio International (PRI). Smiley also hosts the PBS prime-time specials Tavis Smiley Reports. In 2011, Tavis will mark his 20th anniversary in broadcasting. In addition to his radio and television work, Smiley has authored 14 books. His memoir, What I Know for Sure: My Story of Growing Up in America, became a New York Times bestseller, and the book he edited, Covenant with Black America, became the first nonfiction book by a Black-owned publisher to reach #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. He is also the presenter and creative force behind the awardwinning America I AM: The African American Imprint. This traveling museum exhibition is touring the country for four years, celebrating the extraordinary impact of African American contributions to our nation and the world through rare artifacts, memorabilia, and multimedia. Smiley’s most gratifying accomplishments are rooted in his passion to inspire the next generation of leaders. The Tavis Smiley Foundation, a nonprofit organization, was established to empower America’s youth. Since its inception, more than 6,000 young people have participated in the foundation’s leadership training workshops and conferences. His communications company, The Smiley Group Inc., is dedicated to supporting human rights and related empowerment issues, and serves as the holding company for various enterprises encompassing broadcast and print media, lectures, symposiums, and the Internet. Smiley’s achievements have earned him numerous awards and honorary doctorate degrees, including one from his alma mater, Indiana University.
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Maria Bartiromo
Panelists Maria Bartiromo is the anchor of CNBC’s Closing Bell and host and managing editor of the nationally syndicated The Wall Street Journal Report with Maria Bartiromo, which was also recently rated the most-watched financial news program in America. In 1995, Bartiromo became the first journalist to report live from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on a daily basis where she covered breaking news for the network’s unscripted and fast-paced business morning program, Squawk Box.
She has written weekly columns for BusinessWeek and Milano Finanza, as well as monthly columns for Individual Investor, Ticker, and Reader’s Digest magazines, and she has been published in the Financial Times, Newsweek, Town and Country, Registered Rep, and the New York Post. Her most recent book, The Weekend That Changed Wall Street, was released by Portfolio/Penguin in September 2010. Bartiromo graduated from New York University, where she majored in journalism and minored in economics. She now sits on the Board of Trustees of NYU.
David Brody David Brody is CBN News’ chief political correspondent and an Emmy Award—winning veteran news journalist who has interviewed many prominent national figures during his career of nearly 25 years. In 2008, he followed the American presidential race. His recent one-on-one interviews have crossed the ideological spectrum. They include Barack Obama, Sarah Palin, Hillary Clinton, John McCain, Tim Kaine, Michael Steele, Harry Reid, Rudy Giuliani, Mike Huckabee, and Mitt Romney. Brody’s political blog, The Brody File, has been featured in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and the Washington Post. Brody also offers weekly political analysis for CNN and has appeared frequently as a roundtable Panelists on NBC’s Meet the Press. Brody has worked as news director at ABC affiliate KRDO-TV in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and has produced special projects, stories, and shows in the major markets of Washington DC (WUSA-TV) and Denver (KUSA-TV). He also won an Emmy Award for producing the top newscast in Colorado Springs in 1989. He joined CBN News in 2003.
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John S. Chen
Panelists John Chen has served as chairman, chief executive officer and president of Sybase, Inc. since November 1998. He is recognized as a technology industry leader and corporate turnaround specialist. Under his leadership, Sybase has become a highly profitable company that has grown from a leading enterprise-class database provider to the largest publicly traded software company specializing in data management, data integration and enterprise mobility. Mr. Chen graduated magna cum laude from Brown University, receiving a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. He also holds a master of science degree from California Institute of Technology, an honorary professorship from Shanghai University, an honorary doctorate from the City University of Hong Kong, and an honorary doctorate in business administration from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
Mr. Chen is active in the community, serving on the board of the San Francisco Symphony. He currently serves as the chairman for the Committee of 100.
David Frum A former speechwriter for the Bush White House—credited with coining the phrase “axis of evil”—David Frum is a bestselling author, with titles that include The Right Man and Comeback: Conservatism That Can Win Again. He also contributes to the New York Times and Wall Street Journal editorial pages and is the founder of FrumForum. The Canadian-born journalist recently left his position as a fellow at the conservative American Enterprise Institute after criticizing GOP strategy on the health care reform bill.
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Arianna Huffington
Panelists Arianna Huffington is the cofounder and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post, a nationally syndicated columnist, and author of 13 books including her most recent book, Third World America. She is also co-host of Left, Right & Center, public radio’s popular political roundtable program. In May 2005, she launched The Huffington Post, a news and blog site that has quickly become one of the most widely read, linked to, and frequently cited media brands on the Internet. In 2006, she was named to the TIME 100, TIME magazine’s list of the world’s 100 most influential people.
Originally from Greece, she moved to England when she was 16. She attended Cambridge University where, at 21, she became president of the famed debating society, the Cambridge Union. She graduated with an MA in economics.
Maria Teresa Kumar Maria Teresa Kumar Executive Director/Co-Founder of Voto Latino: Named by PODER Magazine as one of the most notable 20 U.S. Hispanics under 40 years old, Maria Teresa Kumar is the founding Executive Director of Voto Latino. Maria Teresa created and directed Voto Latinos’ 2006, 2008, and 2010 civic engagement campaigns, all of which have garnered awards and praise from both the public and private sectors. Maria Teresa is currently an MSNBC political contributor, and serves as a frequent guest speaker at national conferences focusing on social entrepreneurship and Latino issues. She has also appeared on CNN’s AC 360 and American Morning, NPR, Telemundo and CNBC, and recently authored a chapter for Lifetime Network CEO Andrea Wong’s book Secrets of Powerful Women. She serves as a founding board member for both the Latino Leaders Network and Poder PAC. Kumar holds a Bachelors degree in International Relations from the University of California at Davis, and a Masters degree in Public Policy from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.
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Dana Milbank
Panelists Dana Milbank writes about political theater in the nation’s capital. He joined the Washington Post as a political reporter in 2000, after two years as a senior editor of The New Republic and eight years with the Wall Street Journal. He is also the author of three political books: Tears of a Clown (Doubleday, 2010), Homo Politicus (Doubleday, 2008), and Smashmouth (Basic Books, 2001). He lives in Washington DC with his wife and daughter.
Cornel West One of America’s most provocative public intellectuals, Cornel West has been a champion for racial justice since childhood. His writing, speaking, and teaching weave together the traditions of the black Baptist Church, progressive politics, and jazz. The New York Times has praised his “ferocious moral vision.” Currently the Class of 1943 Professor at Princeton University, West burst onto the national scene in 1993 with his bestselling book, Race Matters, a searing analysis of racism in American democracy. Race Matters has become a contemporary classic, having sold more than half a million copies to date. In West’s long-awaited life story, BROTHER WEST: Living and Loving Out Loud, he offers a compelling exploration of the heart behind the brilliant mind. Themes include faith, family, philosophy, love, and service. West has published 19 other books and has edited 13 texts. West is co-host of Smiley & West from Public Radio International (PRI).
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We would like to thank our corporate partner, Nationwide, for supporting our efforts to Enlighten, Encourage, and Empower™! Without their partnership, we would not be able to provide events such as America’s Next Chapter free to the public.
Special thanks to The Smiley Group, Inc. Team Daniel Arredondo
Rhonda Nelson
Jeremy Berry
Vonda Paige
Tommy Caprio
Denise Pines
Danny Davis
Shaiya Rahman
Dawn Fong
Rachel Reynoso
Carolyn Fowler
Raymond Ross
Thomas Freeman
Vanessa Rumbles
Neal Kendall
Leshelle Sargent
Sharon Lee
Vanessa Smith
Kimberly Logan
Stephanie Storey
Eugenia Marshall
Patrick Thomas
Kimberly McFarland
Darryl Wesson
Jackie Murray
Joe Zefran
Thank you to our media partners.
Special thanks to our event host, George Washington University Lisner Auditorium.
Cover Art Illustration & Graphic Design Darryl Donnell Wesson Jr. / www.darryldesignz.com
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