If you are concerned that our democracy and your community are being underserved by the state of today’s media, then you should join us for this informative half-day summit.

 Saturday, March 21, 2009

11:00am to 5:15pm, with reception to follow

Occidental College in Los Angeles, CA
Mosher Auditorium in the Norris Hall of Chemistry

Keynote Speaker

Dominique DiPrima

Dominique DiPrima is host of the early morning talk radio show The Front Page on Los Angeles radio station KJLH 102.3-FM. Ms. DiPrima is also producer of the program.

Ms. DiPrima spent three years as a co-host of The Steve Harvey Morning Show on KKBT-FM, and in limited syndication. She served as one of “Harvey’s Angels” interviewing celebrities, and providing fuel for Harvey’s humor. In addition she was the News Director/Anchor for the show. Dominique is a talk radio veteran, with a stint as Host and Producer of her own talk show Street Science with Dominique DiPrima for almost nine years on 100.3-FM The Beat. Street Science with Dominique DiPrima tackled topics of relevance to the Beat’s primarily African American and Latino 18-35 year-old audience. She also served as Community Action Director at the Beat, building the department into an unprecedented large activist arm of the radio station, and working closely with grassroots community organizations. Street Science… earned Dominique an L.A. Weekly “Best of L.A.” award, and a Gracie Award from the American Women in Radio and Television among many others.

   Panel Discussions

• How do local media help or hurt our communities?
• How can we participate in media to affect local social change?

Panelists

Brad Friedman, BradBlog.com
Linda Milazzo, Widely published journalist and teacher
Anthony Samad, Syndicated columnist- Black Commentator, LA Progressive
Mario Solis-Marich, The Mario Solis-Marich Show KTLK AM1150

Moderated by Tanya Acker, Political Analyst (CNN, MSNBC, FOX)

Sample Breakout Sessions:

 - Citizen journalism/Internet: You Be the News or U B the News
- Using Social Networking to get your message out
- Not being heard? Start your own story
- Breaking the Digital Divide: Internet for Everyone
- Saving LA Public Access
- Indigenous Media

 Sign up to attend today so that you can:

• Gain and share knowledge/experience

• Network with local activists

• Learn how today’s media environment affects what we know — and what we don’t

• Get tips on how to make your message heard

• Find out ways to bring about change.

 Tickets are $15 in advance / $20 at the door / $10 for students (with valid ID) and youth (18 and under).  If you register online in advance and pay at the door, the cost will be the $15 advance price.

Sponsored by California Common Cause, the Center for Media Justice and the Urban and Environmental Policy Institute (UEPI) at Occidental College.

Co-sponsored by:  Access Humboldt * Alliance for Community Media, Western Region *  California NOW * Center for Creative Voices in Media * Center for Governmental Studies * CWA Local 9000 * Courage Campaign * Dick and Sharon’s LA Progressive * Free Press * Future of Music Coalition * LA Alliance for a New Economy * Leadership Conference on Civil Rights Education Fund * Little Tokyo Service Center * Mashable.com * Media Alliance * Media and Democracy Coalition * National Alliance for Media Arts & Culture (NAMAC) * National Hispanic Media Coalition * San Diego Campaign for Progressive Radio * Valley Democrats United * Velvet Revolution * AfterDowningStreet * SmirkingChimp * OpEdNews * CODEPINK

We have just learned that Stacy Taylor of AM1700 will be broadcasting his afternoon show live from our Party, making this his first Listener event since the demise of KLSD Progressive Radio some 18 months ago.

We’re inviting KLSD alums, AM1700 listeners, Barack Obama supporters, candidates, journalists, and progressives from all over the county to join us for conversation, food and drink before, during and after the debate.  We’ll also have a live internet broadcast from Trophys, recording the reactions and opinions of the many attendees, courtesy of Walter Davis.

We have reserved the large enclosed patio at Trophys for the debate party but SEATING IS LIMITED.  If you want to join our extravaganza, with 6 TVs on the patio all tuned into the debate, you must pre-register.

$20.00 gets you dinner (4 menu choices) and bottomless non-alcohol beverage, (includes tax and tip).  There is a large, no-host bar next to the patio, and seating will also be available in the restaurant itself.  This will be THE place to be in San Diego County on this historic night, especially with the Stacy Taylor Show being aired right up to the debate, interviewing local candidates and politicos right on the spot.

RSVP asap to reserve your spot on the patio:  Sign up at www.actblue.com/page/DebateWatch.  Questions?  contact Martha Sullivan at marthasullivan@mac.com or 858 945-6273.

Trophys is located in Hazard Center, 7510 Hazard Center Dr., Suite 215, San Diego, CA 92108

The four menu choices are:

1.  Tostada Grande Chicken Salad

2.  Pasta Marinara-Vegetarian Red Sauce with Angel Hair Pasta and Garlic Bread

3.  French Dip Sirloin Sandwich w/cole slaw and fries/chips

4.  Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich (on a bun) w/cole slaw and fries

Tuesday, September 23rd, 5:00 to 6:45 pm. Democratic Professional Club meeting. Just back from the Democratic Convention, Jon Elliott, political commentator and talk show host, will speak about this year’s nominating process, where we go from here, and San Diego’s new progressive radio; he will also answer questions. Appetizers and Beverages will be served. Non-members $10.00. RSVP to Gail Butler ggdbtlr@yahoo.com. At the home of Pat Zaharopoulos at 4250 Sierra Vista, in Mission Hills (off Fort Stockton Drive) 92103.

San Diego County

Mega

Community Coalition Summit

Join leaders in San Diego’s Progressive Community as we unify for common causes.

When: Sunday 21 September 2008 @6:00 P.M.

Featuring: Our Public Information Campaign

Where: Joyce Beers Community Center San Diego, CA 92103 map

1090 Vermont Street – Ralph’s Shopping Center, Next to Aladdin’s Mediterranean Café

1.5 blocks north of University Ave.

The San Diego County Community Coalition: http://progressiveconcerns.meetup.com/5/

SD Mega Coalition Blog: http://sdmegacoalition.blogspot.com/

Wednesday, September 24th, 7:00pm.

The future of the nation was hanging by a chad.

HBO Films presents

“RECOUNT: The Story of the 2000 Presidential Election”

Two-time Oscar®-winner Kevin Spacey leads an outstanding cast in this illuminating, highly entertaining film that pulls back the veil on the headlines to explore the human drama surrounding the most controversial presidential election in U.S. history.
http://www.hbo.com/films/recount/

When: Tues Jul 29 at 6:30pm

Where: Lestat’s West Showroom (adjacent to Lestat’s Coffeehouse)
3343 Adams Ave (@ Felton), San Diego CA 92116
( 5 block east of 30th ) (map)

All ages welcome. Admission is Free. For information, call
619.282.0437

Lestat’s Coffeehouse is open 24 / 7 / 365

* Derek Cressman: Assistant Director of Election Reform, Common Cause Sacramento
* Deborah Seiler: County of San Diego, Registrar of Voters

It should be a good talk, and there will be plenty of time to ask questions.

More info…

You won’t want to miss this opportunity to hear Steve Lopez speak. He has a new book out based on the columns he wrote about an accomplished violinist who also happens to be homeless. A California native, Lopez is the author of three novels and his new book, “The Soloist: A Lost Dream, An Unlikely Friendship, And The Redemptive Power of Music.” The book is based on columns Lopez wrote for The Los Angeles Times about his friendship with a downtown Los Angeles musician.

More info….

There a Stacy Taylor Listener Party is planned for Dussini’s Mediterranean Bistro, 275 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101. map But, the date (originally July 10th), had to be rescheduled.

More details will be posted as they become available