Contact: Julia Pollard - 301 238-4826
www.enoughisenoughcampaign.com MEDIA ADVISORY NATIONALLY SYNDICATED RADIO HOST, MICHAEL BAISDEN TO JOIN ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! CAMPAIGN RALLY AT BET EXECUTIVE’S HOUSE Washington D.C. – Rev. Delman L. Coates, Organizer of the Enough Is Enough! Campaign will hold a press conference regarding the Campaign for Corporate Responsibility in Entertainment movement @ 2:00 p.m. EDT on Saturday, September 29, 2007 during the rally outside the home of BET CEO Debra Lee. The rally begins at 1PM.
WHO:Rev. Delman L. Coates Ph.D., Campaign Organizer,Enough Is Enough Campaign supporters
WHAT:For the third consecutive week protesters will demonstrate outside the Washington DC residence of Debra L. Lee, Chairman and CEO of Black Entertainment Television Networks. With nationally syndicated radio talk show host Michael Baisden voicing his support and intent this week, and noted activist Dick Gregory joining the Enough is Enough Campaign last Saturday, campaign supporters are more determined than ever to hold their ground until a change is made in the way media portrays Blacks and people of color. They will also be joined this week by a bus from New York City.
WHEN:Saturday, September 29, 2007, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EDT
WHERE:Outside the home of Debra L. Lee, BET Networks Chairman and CEO
2800 McGill Terrace, N.W.
Washington, DC 20008
WHY:Community leaders along with people of conscience and concern are protesting the commercialization and marketing of negative and derogatory images of black men and women in the entertainment industry. This movement recognizes the power of media and entertainment corporations to shape American attitudes, opinions, behaviors, and even policies by and about people of color.
Contact: Julia Pollard
301 238-4826
