Found this while surfing the Memphis Flyer website… there will be a convention called The National Conference For Media Reform in downtown Memphis the weekend of January 12-14. They have some big-name speakers lined up, including Jane Fonda, Bill Moyers, Jesse Jackson, and Phil Donahue. The major topics include media policy; media literacy, critique and accountability; independent and noncommercial media; civil rights, social justice and the media; and media reform activism.
The conference is open to anyone with an interest in the subject matter. It’s kind of expensive to attend – the regular registration fee is $195. However, bloggers can apply for credentials which will get them in for $75, and there are also volunteer opportunities and scholarships available.
Here’s a complete list of topics and speakers. They also have a blog which is where they post updates about the conference.
Don’t know if I’ll go, but if anyone planning on attending the conference is reading this, I’ll be happy to answer any questions you have about Downtown Memphis. Just e-mail ’em to me.