O’Brien’s production company, Starfish Media Group, shares stories about people through their successes and struggles — stories she notes haven’t always received media attention in the past.
Showing posts with label civil rights. Show all posts
Showing posts with label civil rights. Show all posts
2017-01-16
Soledad O’Brien: Sharing Stories That Fly Under the Radar
On this martin Luther King, Jr. day, we share this talk with Soledad O’Brien at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee, where she was honored with a 2016 Freedom Award, sponsored by FedEx.
2016-08-03
National Civil Rights Museum Names Soledad O'Brien Among Freedom Award Honorees
The National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis named Soledad O'Brien among its Freedom Award honorees.
O’Brien is chairman of Starfish Media Group and also works as a journalist and executive producer. O’Brien also worked with CNN, where she helped produce the documentaries “Black in America” and “Latino in America,” which show the trials, successes and complexities of being black or Latino.
The event will take place Oct. 20 at the Memphis Cook Convention Center.
2011-02-07
"Pictures Don't Lie" on CNN
Watch a video trailer for Soledad O'Brien's next CNN documentary. It's about Ernest Withers, the controversial civil rights photographer turned FBI informant.
"Pictures Don't Lie" will air Sunday, Feb 20 at 8pm EST.
"Pictures Don't Lie" will air Sunday, Feb 20 at 8pm EST.
2009-06-22
2009-06-18
Civil Rights Game This Weekend
The Civil Rights Game will be held this Saturday, June 20, between the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago White Sox at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.
The event showcases the efforts Major League Baseball has made to create a level playing field for players and fans from all races and backgrounds. For the first time in its three editions, the Civil Rights Game is being held at a big league ballpark during the regular season.
The event is billed as the Civil Rights Game, but there are two days worth of events both inside and outside of Great American Ball Park.
Saturday afternoon will be about saluting iconic people and personalities during the Major League Baseball Beacon Awards Luncheon at the Duke Energy Center in downtown Cincinnati. The Beacon Awards recognize individuals "whose lives are emblematic of the spirit of the civil rights movement."
The MLB Beacon of Life Award will be presented by Commissioner Bud Selig to Hank Aaron. Boxing great Sugar Ray Leonard will give the MLB Beacon of Change Award to the legendary Muhammad Ali. Comedian and television star Bill Cosby will receive the MLB Beacon of Hope Award from Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Gibson. The luncheon, which is sold out, will be hosted by CNN anchor and reporter Soledad O'Brien and former President Bill Clinton is scheduled to deliver the keynote address.
The Baseball and Civil Rights Movement Roundtable Discussion will be held Friday afternoon at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Moderated by renowned Harvard Law professor Charles Ogletree, the discussion will feature panelists like Reds great and Hall of Famer Tony Perez, basketball Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson and MLB Network analyst Harold Reynolds. Admission to the roundtable is free and it will also be streamed live on MLB.com from 4-5:30 p.m. ET. The Freedom Center, which tells the story of slaves and their quest for freedom, is just down the street from Great American Ball Park.
The event showcases the efforts Major League Baseball has made to create a level playing field for players and fans from all races and backgrounds. For the first time in its three editions, the Civil Rights Game is being held at a big league ballpark during the regular season.
The event is billed as the Civil Rights Game, but there are two days worth of events both inside and outside of Great American Ball Park.
Saturday afternoon will be about saluting iconic people and personalities during the Major League Baseball Beacon Awards Luncheon at the Duke Energy Center in downtown Cincinnati. The Beacon Awards recognize individuals "whose lives are emblematic of the spirit of the civil rights movement."
The MLB Beacon of Life Award will be presented by Commissioner Bud Selig to Hank Aaron. Boxing great Sugar Ray Leonard will give the MLB Beacon of Change Award to the legendary Muhammad Ali. Comedian and television star Bill Cosby will receive the MLB Beacon of Hope Award from Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Gibson. The luncheon, which is sold out, will be hosted by CNN anchor and reporter Soledad O'Brien and former President Bill Clinton is scheduled to deliver the keynote address.
The Baseball and Civil Rights Movement Roundtable Discussion will be held Friday afternoon at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Moderated by renowned Harvard Law professor Charles Ogletree, the discussion will feature panelists like Reds great and Hall of Famer Tony Perez, basketball Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson and MLB Network analyst Harold Reynolds. Admission to the roundtable is free and it will also be streamed live on MLB.com from 4-5:30 p.m. ET. The Freedom Center, which tells the story of slaves and their quest for freedom, is just down the street from Great American Ball Park.
2009-05-19
Soledad O'Brien in Cincinnati for Beacon Awards
Soledad O'Brien will serve as Mistress of Ceremonies for the Beacon Awards Luncheon, to be held at the Duke Energy Center in Cincinnati on June 20.
Major League Baseball announced that Bill Clinton will give the keynote speech, and during lunch, Muhammad Ali, Hank Aaron and Bill Cosby will be honored.
After the luncheon, the Reds will play the Chicago White Sox. This will be the first regular season Civil Rights Game after two pre-season Major League exhibitions in Memphis. The Gillette Civil Rights Game were developed "to pay tribute to all of those who fought on and off the field for equal rights for all Americans.
Proceeds from the Luncheon will benefit the MLB Urban Youth Foundation, the Cincinnati Reds Community Fund and the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.
Major League Baseball announced that Bill Clinton will give the keynote speech, and during lunch, Muhammad Ali, Hank Aaron and Bill Cosby will be honored.
After the luncheon, the Reds will play the Chicago White Sox. This will be the first regular season Civil Rights Game after two pre-season Major League exhibitions in Memphis. The Gillette Civil Rights Game were developed "to pay tribute to all of those who fought on and off the field for equal rights for all Americans.
Proceeds from the Luncheon will benefit the MLB Urban Youth Foundation, the Cincinnati Reds Community Fund and the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.
2008-05-16
Civil Rights Award Given to Soledad O'Brien
Soledad, Edward Norton & Patricia Rouse
PHOTO: http://flickr.com/photos/civilrights/
Each year, the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights presents the prestigious Hubert H. Humphrey Civil Rights Award, celebrating the legacy of the former vice president, senator and civil rights pioneer. Devoted to public service in the cause of equality, Hubert Humphrey's years of public service, leadership and dedication to equal opportunity changed the face of America. He was a tireless advocate who led the fight for passage of the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964.
The Award is the civil rights community's highest honor, saluting individuals or organizations that best exemplify Vice President Humphrey's legacy of "selfless and devoted service in the cause of equality." The annual dinner, LCCR's principal fundraiser, is noted for bringing together people from all walks of life — members of both houses of Congress, officials from the Executive Branch, business leaders, educators, attorneys and young people representing the next generation of civil and human rights advocates.
2008 marks the 40th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, a cornerstone of civil rights legislation.
Wade Henderson, president of LCCR, said "Representative Conyers’ advocacy for the Act and its amendments, Patricia Rouse's unflagging efforts to support fair housing, and Soledad O'Brien's pivotal role in telling the stories of Katrina's homeless make these honors all the more fitting. We have much further to go on the road to housing equality, and our honorees are among those who are leading
the way. Our nation's minorities, the poor and the disenfranchised have no stronger advocates than this year's Humphrey Awardees."
Soledad O’Brien is an anchor and special correspondent for CNN's Special Investigations Unit, delivering in-depth reports on current events and showing the human face of those affected by critical social and economic developments. Her highly acclaimed documentary of Martin Luther King offered fresh investigative insights regarding his writings and his life's work. Ms. O'Brien has been lauded for sharing with America the personal stories of people caught up in the aftermath of the Katrina hurricane and the related housing shortage; the Southeast Asia tsunami; and the contested vote counts of 2004. As CNN point-person during President George W. Bush's visit to Mexico, she delivered a series of eye-opening reports on conditions that are fueling the immigration crisis. Her objective and far-reaching coverage of topical issues has contributed to the dialogue over countless civil and human rights issues.
Representative John Conyers has served in the House since 1964, representing Michigan’s 14th District. A leader throughout our nation’s civil rights struggles and a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus, Representative Conyers has been a relentless voice for equality and equal opportunity. He has fought to protect working families, ensure equal pay for women and minorities, increase the minimum wage, address hate crimes and violence against women, and promote meaningful enforcement of the Fair Housing Act. A champion of health care reform, he is leading the fight to ensure that every American, regardless of income, employment status, or race, has access to quality, affordable health care.
Patricia Rouse, as the co-founder of Enterprise Community Partners, has been a tireless advocate for fair and affordable housing, paving the way for countless low-income families to move from poverty to the mainstream of American life. She was appointed by President George H.W. Bush to serve on the Commission on National and Community Service, has been a board member of the National Committee Against Discrimination in Housing and served on many Maryland and national boards of organizations dedicated to equality and opportunity in housing.
In the spirit of the Leadership Conference, she is a coalition builder, forging strong partnerships with diverse stakeholders to protect the poor, working class families, the homeless, the elderly and those displaced by natural disasters.
via http://civilrights.org/about/lccr/humphrey/about_dinner.html
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