Journalists covering the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Charlotte are invited to attend a Sept. 2 brunch and roundtable discussion featuring data and analysis of trends and issues influencing Southern politics and the future of the region.
Sunday, Sept. 2
11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The Charlotte Observer auditorium
600 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, N.C. 28202
(Three blocks from the Charlotte Convention Center)
Journalists covering the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Charlotte are invited to attend a Sept. 2 brunch and roundtable discussion featuring data and analysis of trends and issues influencing Southern politics and the future of the region.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Journalism and Mass Communication sponsors this free event, with the Charlotte Observer as host. "The South and Presidential Politics 2012: Red States and Purple States " features scholars and commentators from the University along with special guests Judy Woodruff from PBS NewsHour and Scott Keeter from the Pew Research Center.
For additional information, visit jomc.unc.edu/RedStatesAndPurpleStates
Media Parking: Spaces are available in the lot behind the Charlotte Observer building, which can be accessed from Church Street.
Space is limited. Please RSVP by noon Friday, August 31 by visiting http://go.unc.edu/n3XFa
Broadcasters, videographers and photographers: Audio feeds will be available and broadcast-quality lighting will be in place for the event.
Event hosts:
- UNC-Chapel Hill School of Journalism and Mass Communication (Dean Susan King, Professor of the Practice Ferrel Guillory)
- The Charlotte Observer
Special guests:
- Judy Woodruff, senior correspondent, PBS NewsHour
- Scott Keeter, director of survey research at the Pew Research Center
UNC-Chapel Hill faculty:
- Hodding Carter, professor of public policy and leadership
- Peter Coclanis, professor of history; director, Global Research Institute; co-editor, "A Way Forward: Building a Globally Competitive South"
- Kareem Crayton, associate professor of law
- Jacquelyn Hall, professor of history and director emeritus, Southern Oral History Program
- Gene Nichol, professor of law; director, UNC Center on Work, Poverty and Opportunity
- Jesse White, adjunct professor of government and former executive director, Southern Growth Policies Board
UNC-Chapel Hill School of Journalism contacts:
Kyle York, (919) 966-3323, sky@unc.edu
Michael Penny, (919) 843-2573, mpenny@email.unc.edu
UNC-Chapel Hill News Services contacts:
Karen Moon, (919) 962-8595 (office), (919) 218-2467 (cell), karen_moon@unc.edu
Rob Holliday, (919) 843-6322 (office), (919) 259-2193 (cell), rob_holliday@unc.edu