http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/52923 Omar Wasow's recent appearances from the C-SPAN networks en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Wed, 22 May 2013 16:39:27 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=52923&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/52923 136 488 Head shot of {$person->name} Juan Williams moderated a discussion on the structure of black, Latino, American Muslim, Indian, and Asian families in the U.S. This program was part of an Aspen Institute symposium on the state of race in the United States. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298953-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298953-2 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:31:42 GMT Omar Wasow is a Ph.D candidate in African American Studies and Government at Harvard. In 1999, he co-founded BlackPlanet.com, a social networking site. He has appeared on Oprah, Martha Stewart, and the Today Show to explain how to use new technologies. His television work on Oprah led to a 12-part series called "Oprah Goes Online." In 2003, Omar Wasow helped found a charter school in Brooklyn. He is the recipient of the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship and the Rockefeller Foundation's Next Generation Leadership Program. In 1995, [Newsweek] named him one of the "fifty most influential people to watch in cyberspace." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290172-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Q&A http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290172-1 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 01:00:17 GMT Leaders in education, public policy, religion, and black communities discussed the future impact of African Americans on Western culture, the United States' global image, and the social, political, and economic future. They also talked about political and community organizing, as well as public policy concerns. The State of the Black Union 2007: Jamestown, America's 400th Anniversary, was titled "The African American Imprint on America" to commemorate the 400th anniversary of America at Jamestown, Virginia. Entertainment and introductory portions of the afternoon events are not included. This event was sponsored by Tavis Smiley Presents. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196530-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196530-2 Sun, 11 Feb 2007 08:22:18 GMT Mr. Wasow spoke from New York City about technology and the digital divide between users of new technology and those without access to it. Mr. Wasow was the Internet analyst for NBC as well as the executive editor for the website Blackplanet.com. He also responded to telephone calls, faxes, and e-mail from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186048-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186048-2 Fri, 25 Mar 2005 13:05:43 GMT As part of the Detroit Educational Summit the panelists talked about the effects of illiteracy, segregation, incarceration and poverty in urban areas. They also talked about ways to develop and empower urban areas. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172255-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172255-8 Mon, 26 Aug 2002 20:42:49 GMT Participants talked about the growth and commercialization of the Internet and how freedom of speech affects the content of Internet communication. Among the topics addressed were the problems of anonymity, censorship, and regulation. After their comments they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/118300-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/118300-1 Tue, 12 Jan 1999 02:06:00 GMT Panelists talked about the impact online services and online journalism will play in the 1998 elections. This was part of a seminar on journalism and the Internet hosted by the Freedom Forum. Following their discussion, panelists answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/98553-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/98553-1 Sun, 11 Jan 1998 17:22:00 GMT