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Veteran Civil Rights Attorney, Fred D. Gray, Sr. Shares Insights withCarmen M. Carter, Founder & CEO, Multicultural Women's Council, Inc. Civil Rights - Past, Present, and Future
HOUSTON, TEXAS - On Wednesday, May 9, 2007 at noon (CST) Veteran Civil Rights Attorney, Fred D. Gray, Sr. shares insights into the Civil Rights Movement with Carmen M. Carter, Founder & CEO, Multicultural Women's Council, and Host, InsideDiversity - The Power of Intelligence ä "Live" Internet Talk Radio Show on the VoiceAmericaT Network. Attorney Fred Gray, Sr. is a nationally renowned civil rights attorney who has been at the forefront of changing the social fabric of America regarding civil rights, segregation, discrimination, and generally in improving the national judicial system.
"The fundamental tenet of the American ethos is premised on history, and as organizations continue to create a climate free of discrimination and bias, a lesson on civil rights is imperative," said Carmen Carter . "So a journey back in time is not only appropriate, but necessary to bridge the divide, and further transform the nation to one of inclusion", said Carter.
About Attorney Fred Gray
Fred D. Gray, Sr. grew up in Montgomery , Alabama but had to leave the state to complete his education because blacks could not attend law schools in Alabama . He returned in 1954 and became only one of two black lawyers in the city. He was as he wrote, determined to destroyed everything segregated that he found. He did not have to wait long when his friend the late Rosa Parks was arrested in 1955 for violating a segregated seating ordinance on a Montgomery bus. At the age of 26, the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was chosen to lead the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and 24 year-old Fred Gray, Sr. became his, and the "movement's" lawyer. Over the four decades since, Gray has won scores of civil rights cases in education, voting rights, transportation, health, and other areas. He represented the Freedom Riders, Selma to Montgomery Marches , Victims of the Tuskegee Study, and many more (Gray 2002).
About InsideDiversity - The Power of Intelligence T talk radio show with host Carmen M. Carter
InsideDiversity - The Power of Intelligence Ô is a radio talk show airing live on the internet each week. Host Carmen Carter is committed to providing a platform for practical education and thought-provoking dialogue about diversity initiatives, and the implications for the communities where we live and work. Each week embark on a journey to confront the lack of knowledge as Carmen collaborates with a diverse group of experts to share insights, and intelligent solutions to workplace issues, with a focus on cultural competence and challenges facing women. Host, Carmen Carter takes you where few people dare to explore, as you learn the "real deal" about diversity like never before! Listeners are welcome to call in and share their thoughts and insights as well. InsideDiversity - The Power of Intelligence Ô airs weekly on the VoiceAmericaT Network www.voice.voiceamerica.com Wednesday's at 10am PST, 12pm CST and 1pm EST. For more information please visit www.insidediversity.info Sponsorship/Advertising opportunities are available--contact Brandy J. Jackson Executive Producer at brandy.jackson@modavox.com to find out more.
About VoiceAmericaT Network
Modavox is the leading producer and distributor of online, talk radio content, streaming approximately 250 hours of live programs and scheduled replays weekly on its Modavox VoiceAmericaT Network ( www.voiceamerica.com ).
Modavox is an industry leader in networked audio and video solutions for Live and On-Demand Internet Broadcasting and Syndication; Content Management and Delivery; and Disabled Accessibility. Through its proprietary Modavox CentralT, StreamSafeT, WebcastWizardT, and Stream SyndicateT products, Modavox delivers content straight to computer desktops and portable devices streaming media; facilities enterprise collaboration for online meeting, event management, enterprise communications and distance learning; offers digital rights management to syndicate content to Internet-enabled devices; and provides internet accessibility for the handicapped.
About Multicultural Women's Council, Inc.
Multicultural Women's Council, Inc. headquartered in Houston , Texas is a 501(c) 3, non-profit, inclusive resource and networking organization. It was established to bring together women of diverse racial, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds in an effort to bridge the divide and improve the lives of women around the world. MWC encourages membership from individuals, organizations, and corporations throughout the United States and around the world.
For more information please visit web site at www.multiculturalwomenscouncil.org Carmen M. Carter, an international conference speaker is available for interviews. Photos may be requested.
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