News » You’re Invited to Access Tucson’s Annual Bash..

Mark down on your calendar Thursday, April, 12th from 6pm-9pm. The event is Access Tucson’s Volunteer Recognition and Annual Meeting.

Begin the evening at 6pm in Studio A as part of the audience for a live, televised panel: Building Free Speech Protecting the Future of Media Democracy. This program was developed by Access Tucson 5 years ago as a part of a nation-wide effort of community and independent media organizations to address media and free speech issues.

The majority of America’s news and entertainment is now commercially produced, delivered and controlled by a handful of media giants, and this corporate consolidation has dangerously limited media competition and maximized corporate profits rather than promote the public interest.

Obviously, we believe that the public has a right to well-funded national public television, local public access channels, community radio, affordable internet access and media that reflects the voices and people of the community.

Access Tucson televises the hour-long program, live, with a studio audience and viewers who are encouraged to submit questions.

This year’s panelists include:
Michael Chihak, Editor and Publisher of the Tucson Citizen;

Kevin Kemper, UofA Assoc. Prof in Journalism. Teaches “Law of the Press” among other courses.

Michael Mulcahy, Award-winning film and video maker whose work focuses on the complex intersection of private choices within the realm of public society. Assoc Prof at UA.

Moderator; Cynthia Dickstein, Freelance writer published most frequently in the Boston Globe; New England Soc. of Newspaper Editors; Director of Foreign Exhanges/Member 1984-2005. Access Tucson Board of Directors.

Immediately following the panel, head for the lobby and conference room to mingle with your fellow members and producers. Talk about the issues, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, the announcement of newly elected board members and special recognition for Access Tucson volunteers!

Cynthia Dickstein, Michael Chihak, City Council Member Karin Uhlich, Michael Mulcahy, Kevin Kemper