March 11, 2015For More Information:David Glisczinski, WPT publicist, [email protected] Waldinger, WPT producer, [email protected] Special "Here and Now" Will Explore Race and Social JusticeGuest panel includes Madison Police Chief Mike Koval, Boys & Girls Club of Dane County President and CEO Michael Johnson, YWCA Madison CEO Rachel Krinsky and Christ the Solid Rock Baptist Church Rev. Everett D. MitchellIn the wake of the officer-involved shooting death of Tony Robinson, Wisconsin Public Television's news and public affairs program Here and Now will broadcast a special panel discussion 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 13 to further explore race and social justice in Madison and in communities throughout Wisconsin.On the program, community leaders in Madison will discuss the broader issues of race relations and law enforcement following Robinson's death. Panelists include Madison Police Chief Mike Koval, Boys & Girls Club of Dane County President and CEO Michael Johnson, YWCA Madison CEO Rachel Krinsky and Christ the Solid Rock Baptist Church Rev. Everett D. Mitchell. Anchor Frederica Freyberg will moderate the discussion.This episode of Here and Now airs 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 13 on Wisconsin Public Television and live on the Web at wpt.org. Wisconsin Public Radio will simulcast audio from the program statewide on its Ideas Network and News and Classical Network.WPT is a service of the Educational Communications Board and University of Wisconsin-Extension.Wisconsin Public Television is a place to grow through learning on WHA-TV, Madison; WPNE-TV, Green Bay; WHRM-TV, Wausau; WLEF-TV, Park Falls; WHLA-TV, La Crosse; and WHWC-TV, Menomonie-Eau Claire. -END-
Release Date: Wed, Mar 11, 2015
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