Progressive Democrat Issue 58: SOME GOOD MEDIA

We talk a lot about what is wrong with the media these days. But I also try and publicize what is RIGHT about the media, though usually it is not mainstream media. So I have highlighted things like Media Matters, Salon.com and CurrentTV. Now I want to highlight a new show with some promise.

A friend of mine, Chris Owens, is a co-host of a brand new program (started this month) called "Inside the Congressional Black Caucus." Chris is son of Brooklyn Congressman Major Owens (one of the few who voted AGAINST the Patriot Act and AGAINST the invasion of Iraq), is running for Congress himself, and is a brother of a member of the Cosby Show cast. Below is Chris' announcement (slightly belated) of the airing of this new show. Check it out!

It is my pleasure and honor to announce the launch of "Inside The Congressional Black Caucus", a one-hour public affairs program, making its debut on the CoLoursTV network this Sunday, December 18 at 9:00 am.

ICBC will be bringing information about the 43 members of the Congressional Black Caucus and their work to the American people. Yours truly [Chris Owens] is the Executive Producer of ICBC as well as one of the hosts.

The first two episodes of ICBC will feature presentations by CBC members and special guests made during the 2005 Annual Legislative Conference this past September. And, as we all would expect, the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina is the primary topic.  These first two episodes (aired on 12/18 and 12/25) will repeat on 1/1/06 and on 1/8/06.

ICBC is a joint production of the Black Education Network, Inc., and Coppin State University (Baltimore, MD). As many of you know, ICBC is a show some nine years in the making.

We are proud to bring you an excellent and entertaining program that will soon be a great current affairs and educational program available on different networks.

CoLoursTV is currently carried on Dish TV (Channel 9407) as well as some Comcast and Adelphia cable systems. Check the cable schedule in your area. If you cannot get CoLoursTV where you live, call your cable carrier and tell them "I want my ICBC!"

I apologize for the short notice. Your feedback on the show is encouraged (commentary@icbc.tv).

Please check out the show if you get the chance.