"CALL TO CONSCIENCE" 2005 BLACK HISTORY MONTH WEBCAST
The 2005 Black History Month Celebration of Black History, Women and Labor was a two-day event that took place in Tacoma, WA at the Pantages Theatre February 21st and 22nd and was be the largest event of its kind in the nation this year. You can watch each speaker individually via our MUSICA webcast.
Monday the 21st was the premier of the "Black Composers" film featuring Quincy Jones, Isaac Hayes and more along with a live jazz legends performance featuring Hubert Laws, Todd Cochran and Bennie Maupin. There was also a tribute to the late Ossie Davis in film music and words.
Tuesday February 22nd was the Main event. Opening remarks by United States Senator Maria Cantwell, keynote speakers included Chuck D rapper/activist, live video feed from United States Senator Barack Obama, Danny Glover actor/activist, Arianna Huffington author/activist, Naomi Tutu international peace activist, Dominique Dawes Olympic Gold medalist/President of the Womens Sports Foundation and Bill Fletcher CEO of TransAfrica Forum. Master of Ceremonies was Clear Channel Community Affairs Director/Host of KUBE 93's StreetBeat Tony B.
View the whole event here.
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View on-demand clips for this past event by speaker: