The Apollo Theater will present the second event in its newly launched Apollo Uptown Hall series with a free viewing party of the second presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney on Tuesday, October 16th at 7:30pm. Prior to screening the presidential debate, there will be a panel discussion with several respected political analysts, who will discuss issues important to the community, followed by a Q&A with the audience. The panel includes Esther Armah (WBAI-FM), Herb Boyd (The New York Amsterdam News), Michael Brendan Dougherty (The American Conservative), Mark Riley (WWRL 1600 AM), William Tucker [The American Spectator], and Armstrong Williams (SiriusXM’s The Power). The panel will be moderated by Christina Greer (Fordham University, Political Science Assistant Professor). Those interested can register in advance at apollotheater.org.
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Following the panel discussion, Black Enterprise Business Report Correspondent Shannon Lanier will lead the Q&A session, inviting the audience to participate in the dialogue. Black Enterprise will also cover the second of 3 presidential debates between President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney on Twitter, with respected writer and political blogger Zerlina Maxwell leading our Presidential Debate discussion. Follow us at @blackenterprise and use the hashtag #BEDebate2012 whenever you tweet.
Preceding the event, there will be live entertainment from soul jazz violinist/vocalist, Charisa the Violin Diva, as well as music provided by RhythmAndSoulRadio.com’s DJ, The Legendary Chris Washington.
“Since its inception, the Apollo Theater has served as a “town hall†for local community residents as well as people from all across New York City,â€Â said Jonelle Procope, President & CEO of the Apollo Theater. “This has been demonstrated by the huge turnout and response to events such as the Bradley-Gore presidential debate and viewing event(s) during President Obama’s election campaign, and our first Apollo Uptown Hall event, ‘Vote Like Your Life Depends On It.’ The Apollo is also a kind of organic gathering place for people at historic moments in African-American culture, as when thousands of people flocked to the Theater when Michael Jackson and James Brown passed away. Apollo Uptown Hall is a natural extension of the role we have always played, and creates a platform for us to more regularly engage the community in conversations that matter.â€
For more information, contact Nina Flowers, Apollo Associate Director Marketing & Communications, at 212-531-5334.