Upcoming CAPtions shows focuses on “Continuing the Dream” and “State of the City” issues. All programs are broadcast on Comcast Community Access Channel 22.
Dr. Michael Eric Dyson was the keynote speaker at the 2012 Public Employees for Community Concerns Dr. King Celebration Luncheon. The CAPtions edition featuring his motivating address will be broadcast on Sunday, January 29th at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 1st at 7:00 p.m., and later again at Midnight. In addition to Dyson’s speech, a press conference held before the luncheon will be included in the broadcast.
Peoria Mayor Jim Ardis presents his annual “State of the City” address, touting accomplishments and challenges the city is facing in 2012. Also in the broadcast is an interview with 1st District Councilman Clyde Gulley, who gives his reaction to the speech, and discusses its relation to the 1st District. Gulley also mentions the challenges of the 1st District, and hints at his future plans in the 1st District.
The “State of the City” will be broadcast on Sunday, February 5th at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 8th at 7:00 p.m., and later again at Midnight.
“Continuing the Dream” concludes two weeks later with the Dr. King Commemorative Service and Awards. The speaker for that event is Rev. Samuel Duren, pastor of Zion Baptist Church, which hosted the event. Also in that program are awards to various community members who have shown leadership and commitment to the legacy of Dr. King.
This CAPtions will be broadcast on Sunday, February 12th at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 15th at 7:00 p.m., and later again at Midnight.
In summary, here is the upcoming schedule:
“Continuing the Dream” Part 1, with Michael Eric Dyson:
Sunday, January 29th 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 1st 7:00 p.m. and later at Midnight
“State of the City” with Mayor Jim Ardis and 1st Dist. Councilman Clyde Gulley
Sunday, February 5th 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 8th 7:00 p.m. and later at Midnight
“Continuing the Dream” Part 2, with the Dr. King Commemorative Service & Awards:
Sunday, February 12th 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 15th 7:00 p.m. and later at Midnight
CAPtions is produced by the Peoria Citizens Committee for Economic Opportunity, Inc. Media Services Department. It is funded in part by a grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.