Hampton University News February 18, 2014 HU Explores Media and the Modern American Family National leaders from media, entertainment, politics and education will convene on Hampton University's campus for the annual Conference on the Black Family, March 19 to March 21. The three-day conference, titled "Essentially Black: Media and the Modern American Family," and coordinated by HU Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications, will explore how the convergence of race and ethnicity, nontraditional relationships, and media-coverage across multiple platforms are together impacting the modern family. Topics explored will also include crime and gun violence, and health & wellness. "We are bringing prominent leaders and media personalities together to focus on some of the most provocative and vexing issues facing families today," said Brett Pulley, dean of the Scripps Howard School. "The face of the modern American family is changing, and with the voices we're bringing to campus to discuss this evolution, it will be an exciting gathering. Add in the live entertainment, and this year's conference has a lot to offer everyone." Black Entertainment Television (BET) co-founder Shelia Johnson, CEO, Salamander Resorts will deliver the opening keynote and other featured guests and speakers include Michelle Miller, Correspondent, CBS News; Marc Morial, President, National Urban League; Dr. Ian Smith Author & Journalist; Byron Pitts, Chief National Correspondent, ABC News; Chris Broussard, NBA Analyst, ESPN; Tina and Harold Lewis, producers of the television reality show, "Preachers of L.A."; Michael V. Roberts, media entrepreneur; and some of HU's own outstanding faculty, including Professor April Woodard, former correspondent at "Inside Edition" and BET. Also, there will be a night of entertainment with comedy from Willie Brown & Woody, and a special musical performance from After 7, featuring Kevon Edmonds, brother of singer Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds. Since 1978, when HU President Dr. William R. Harvey recognized a need for consistent and formal dialogue concerning the African American community, the HU Conference on the Black Family has provided an annual forum for people to come together to discuss important issues concerning the Black Family. Full registration prior to March 9 is $75 for general admission, and $55 for military and seniors. After March 9, full registration is $95 for general admission, and $75 for military and seniors. For more information, tickets to events, or full registration, click here<http://events.hamptonu.edu/cbf/> or call (757) 727-5405. SANDRA M. PHOENIX Executive Director HBCU Library Alliance sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> www.hbculibraries.org<http://www.hbculibraries.org/> 800-999-8558, ext. 4820 404-702-5854 Skype: sandra.phoenix1 1438 West Peachtree NW Suite 200 Atlanta,GA 30309 Toll Free: 1.800.999.8558 (LYRASIS) Fax: 404.892.7879 www.lyrasis.org<http://www.lyrasis.org/> Honor the ancestors, honor the children.