Service to America Summit

Participants talked about various ways local broadcasters serve their community. Mr. Mfume spoke about the importance of diversity in… read more

Participants talked about various ways local broadcasters serve their community. Mr. Mfume spoke about the importance of diversity in broadcast programs and different viewing habits of minority groups. News broadcasters then spoke about violence in news programming and coverage of local stories involving violence and hostage taking. Mr. Witt then talked about news coverage of disasters and the impact that local coverage can have on relief efforts. All participants also answered questions from the audience. close

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  • Barbara Cochran President Radio-Television News Directors Association
  • Dwight Ellis Vice President National Association of Broadcasters
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Service to America Summit

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Program ID:
157640-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Forum
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Jun 12, 2000 | 10:01am EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Jun 13, 2000 | 3:41am EDT | C-SPAN 1

Airing Details

  • Jun 12, 2000 | 10:01am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Jun 12, 2000 | 10:13am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Jun 12, 2000 | 5:54pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jun 12, 2000 | 10:28pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jun 13, 2000 | 3:41am EDT | C-SPAN 1
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