MEDIA ADVISORY
October 1, 2008
Media Contact: Michael Corby 904.632.3310

FCCJ welcomes journalist Roland S. Martin to Scholars’ Roundtable

Award winning journalist, author and political commentator will address students, faculty, community members on religion and politics

What:	Roland S. Martin: On Religion and Politics presented by Florida Community College Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning and by the FCCJ Faculty Senate
When:	Oct. 7, 6:45-8:15 p.m.
Where:	Florida Community College South Campus Nathan H. Wilson Center for the Arts 11901 Beach Blvd.
Cost:	Tickets are free but limited; first-come, first-served and picked up in advance at Downtown Campus, Rm. C-101; Kent Campus, Rm. G-149; North Campus, Rm. E-235; South Campus, Rm. U-202; Deerwood Center, Rm. C-2328

Details: Florida Community College at Jacksonville continues its speaker series, the Scholars’ Roundtable, with award-winning journalist, author and commentator Roland S. Martin. He has won more than 20 professional awards for journalistic excellence, including a regional Edward R. Murrow Award from the Radio Television News Directors. Martin is a commentator for TV One Cable Network; host of "The Roland S. Martin Show" on WVON in Chicago; a commentator on CNN, appearing on a variety of shows, including The Situation Room, Anderson Cooper 360 and Lou Dobbs Tonight. Martin has appeared numerous times on MSNBC, FOX News, Court TV, BET Nightly News, BBC News, National Public Radio, The Word Network, America's Black Forum, American Urban Radio Networks, the Tom Joyner Morning Show, and NPR's News and Notes.

Media Note: Media cameras and recording devices are welcome at the 6:45 p.m. speaking engagement. Mr. Martin will have limited media availability while in Jacksonville but updates will be sent if opportunities become available. Pre-event telephone or e-mail interview requests from media may be directed through Michael Corby or by calling 904.632.3310.