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Casts of STARZ’s Hit Series Power, Survivor’s Remorse, and Ash vs. Evil Dead, to Highlight Diversity in Media at the 46th Annual Legislative Conference

The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) to Serve as Co-Host

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Shrita Hernandez
202.263.2812
media@cbcfinc.org

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 8 a.m.—The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated (CBCF) will bring cast members of STARZ’s network hit shows Power, Survivor’s Remorse, and Ash vs. Evil Dead to its 46th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) to discuss the importance of diversity in media.

Please join talent from all three shows, who will share the trials and tribulations of being in the creative industry and provide some insights into what’s next for their characters.

The panel will take place at the Washington Convention Center Exhibit Hall, Theater Stage from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm.  The Exhibit Hall is open to the public.

WHAT:           ALC Exhibit Hall, Theater Stage

WHO:            

John Gibson, Director of Diversity and Multicultural Outreach, MPAA

Omari Hardwick, Actor, Power

Naturi Naughton, Actress, Power

Erica Ash, Actress, Survivor’s Remorse

RonReaco Lee, Actor, Survivor’s Remorse

Teyonah Parris, Actress, Survivor’s Remorse

Jessie Usher, Actor, Survivor’s Remorse

Ray Santiago, Actor, Ash vs. Evil Dead

WHEN:           11:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 16, 2016

WHERE:        Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Exhibit Hall, Theater Stage

            

To register for the ALC, visit cbcfinc.org/alc. For media registration or if you are a member of the media seeking credentials to events for reporting purposes, please visit http://bit.ly/2bGo3Dr.

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ABOUT THE ALC

The ALC is the leading policy conference on issues impacting African Americans and the global black community. The conference features more than 100 public policy forums on health, education, economic empowerment, the environment, and more. Signature events and features include the National Town Hall, Celebration of Leadership in Fine Arts, Community Breakfast and Health Fair, Gospel Extravaganza, Black Party, Prayer Breakfast, Exhibit Showcase, and the culminating event, the Phoenix Awards Dinner. This year’s theme, “Defining the Moment, Building the Movement,” will highlight social and political moments in American history that define the Congressional Black Caucus and the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc.

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