May Day Melee - One Year Later May 8, 2008

WHO: Los Angeles Press Club and the Media Image Coalition

WHAT: Noted media professionals look back on that eventful immigration rally and discuss its impact on reporting immigration issues within the community; how we can prevent another one from happening; and the coverage of Latinos and immigration issues
in news and entertainment.

WHERE: Los Angeles Press Club
4773 Hollywood Blvd, L.A. CA 91311

WHEN: Thursday, May 8th
Doors Open @ 6:30 PM
Panel Discussion @ 7:45
Refreshments and Snacks will be provided.

Panelists
- Pepe Barreto, Entertainment Reporter, KMEX-TV
- Yareli Arizmendi, co-wrote screenplay and starred in "A Day Without a Mexican"
- Rick Nahmias, writer, filmmaker, and photographer, "The Migrant Project: Contemporary California Farm Workers"
- Laura Angelica Simon, award-winning writer and producer of "Fear and Learning at Hoover Elementary"
- A senior representative from the Los Angeles Police Department

Also participating: LAPC president Chris Woodyard, Cl
Adrian Dove, President, Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations
Robin Toma, Executive Director, LACCHR
Ray Bradford, President, Media Image Coalition

Please RSVP to:

MayDayRSVP@AFTRA.COM or 323.634.8263
Leave your Name, Contact Information, and Number of Attendees.
Los Angeles Press Club