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George Washington University to Host Panel Discussion Featuring PBS’ Tavis Smiley, Jan. 12

EVENT:

George Washington University will host Tavis Smiley, host of “Tavis Smiley” on PBS, in a discussion focused on how to restore prosperity in America. This symposium, featuring a distinguished panel of guests, will focus on a recently released white paper from Indiana University on how poverty is changing in America.

PANELISTS:

• Majora Carter, urban revitalization strategist, Majora Carter Group

• Barbara Ehrenreich, author, “Nickel and Dimed“

• Vicki B. Escarra, president and CEO, Feeding America

• Michael Moore, American filmmaker

• Suze Orman, personal finance expert

• Jeffrey Sachs, poverty expert; professor of health policy and management, Columbia University

• Tavis Smiley, host, “The Tavis Smiley Show” and co-host of “Smiley & West” from Public Radio International (PRI)

• Cornel West, professor and author, Princeton University

WHEN:

Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012; 6:30 – 9 p.m.

WHERE:

George Washington University

Lisner Auditorium

730 21st St., NW, Washington, D.C.

Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro (Orange and Blue Lines)

RSVP:


This event is free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open at 5 p.m. All attendees must register to attend. Media must register with Leshelle Sargent at lsargent@tavistalks.com or 646-484-4963. All media must register in advance or on site with identification.