Progressive Democrat Issue 61: POLITICAL RELEVANCE IN THE MEDIA

I plugged this a few weeks back, but it is also appropriate to mention it in the context of political relevance and the legacy of Martin Luther King, jr. The Congressional Black Caucus is an example of how far we have come since Martin Luther King, jr.’s time. And now there is a TV program on CoLoursTV focusing on the Congressional Black Caucus.

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 an excerpt from Chris' announcement from last month 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…on the CoLoursTV network Sunday[s]…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.

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!"

Please check out the show if you get the chance.