Tavis Smiley's "State of the Black Union" on C-SPAN this weekend

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Tavis Smiley's State of the Black Union 2009

Los Angeles

February 28, 2009

11am - 2:30pm ET & 4pm - 7:30pm ET

PBS Talk Show Host Tavis Smiley will host the 10th anniversary of the State of the Black Union on Saturday, February 28th at the Los Angeles Convention Center in California. This year's conference is titled "Making America As Good As Its Promise." Panelists will discuss the implications of the presidential election, the future of leadership in America, healthcare and the economy.

Panelists Include:

Cornel West, Princeton University Professor & Philosopher

Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr.

Reverend Al Sharpton

Earvin "Magic" Johnson

Marc Morial, National Urban League, President & CEO

Congresswoman Maxine Waters

Other panelists TBA...