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Panel / Forum
Your America: Democracy's Local Heroes with John Siceloff, creator of NOW on PBS
Date/Time
July 9 (Wednesday),
7:00 p.m.
Location
KCTS 9 Studio 401 Mercer St Seattle WA 98109
Sponsored by
KCTS 9
Renowned journalist and creator of NOW on PBS, John Siceloff, will talk about his book Your America: Democracy's Local Heroes and how civic activism among ordinary people is shaping communities across the nation. Also featured on the panel will be Rueben Martinez, MacArthur genius grant winner and Roberto Maestas from El Centro del la Raza for the NW perspective on civic activism.
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Join KCTS 9 for an engaging discussion with renowned journalist and creator of NOW on PBS, John Siceloff. Siceloff will talk about his book Your America: Democracy's Local Heroes and how civic activism among ordinary people is shaping communities across the nation.
Enrique Cerna, host of The New KCTS 9 Connects will moderate a discussion that will also feature Reuben Martinez, a California man who turned his barber shop into a book-lending outlet. Martinez's good work earned him a MacArthur genius grant for his incredible work in supporting literacy among Latinos in his community. Martinez was featured on NOW and in Siceloff's book. Roberto Maestas from El Centro de la Raza will also be on the panel to give the Northwest perspective on civic activism.
Tickets are free, but seating is limited. Light refreshments will be served. To reserve your seat, please call 1.800.362.6463.
Website for more info:
http://www.kcts9.org/events/civic-activism-discussion-featuring-john-siceloff-creator-now
Contact Person:
Erin Whitcomb
Contact Email:
ewhitcomb@kcts9.org
Contact Ph. Number:
206-443-4849
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