U.S.-Africa Policy
First Lady Laura Bush gave a speech titled, “Why Africa.” She talked about her recent trip to Africa and the President’s…
Actor and children’s literacy advocate LeVar Burton will discuss “Children, Personal Responsibility and Everyday Miracles.” He is currently… read more
Actor and children’s literacy advocate LeVar Burton will discuss “Children, Personal Responsibility and Everyday Miracles.” He is currently national co-chair with First Lady Laura Bush of PBS’s literacy campaign, “Share-A-Story” and national spokesman for the Children’s Miracle Network (CMN).
Each year CMN’s network of 170 hospitals treat 17 million children and provide more than $2.5 billion in charitable care. This is Mr. Burton’s 21st year as executive producer and host of the PBS children’s television series Reading Rainbow, which has earned him a total of ten Emmy Awards, five NAACP Awards and multiple nominations. close
First Lady Laura Bush gave a speech titled, “Why Africa.” She talked about her recent trip to Africa and the President’s…
Ms. Parton spoke about her efforts to improve youth literacy and other philanthropic activities undertaken by her Dollyw…
Mr. Patrick Stewart talked about acting, the theater and the “contract” between actors and audience. He is a famous Sha…
Brian Lamb, C-SPAN Chairman & CEO, spoke about the history and mission of C-SPAN, the Cable Satellite Public Affairs Net…