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We have put together the most amazing lineup for a media conference you have ever seen. Now is the time to register for the 2006 Allied Media Conference.
Allied Media Conference:
"From Truth To Power... because being right is not enough."
June 23-25, 2006
Bowling Green, Ohio
amc2006.org
Check out all of the muckrakers, organizers, filmmakers, radio DJs, hip hop heads, artists, wonks, geeks, and educators we're bring to Bowling Green, Ohio, June 23-25. The AMC is the leading gathering of mediamakers with a mission to move from truth to power, because being right is not enough. Get to know them at
amc2006.org/participants/presenters
When you look through these bios, keep in mind that these 60 amazing people are just the tip of the iceberg since there will be hundreds more people there (including you). For a list of all of the participating organizations, see
amc2006.org/participants
It's the whose who of what's what.
Want to know what we'll be getting into at the AMC? We'll be tackling the tough questions and teaching the critical skills – and we need you to be a part of it. Here's a small sampling of what's got us so excited for this weekend that's coming up really fast:
• Muckraking with a Mission: Investigative Reporting for Alt-Journos (presented by recent Polk Award winner AC Thompson)
• From West Coast Streets to the West Bank Beats: Understanding Imperialism and Struggle through Global Hip Hop (presented by Mark Gonzalez, who will also be performing)
• Practical Privacy on The Internet
• Reporting from the Immigrant Struggle (presented by keynoter Deepa Fernandes)
• Independent Media Responses to Katrina, past and future
• Is This What Democracy Looks Like? new models for media activism
For the complete list – to see just how hot a media conference can get – check out
amc2006.org/sessions
Do not wait! Register now! Reservations for the affordable and conveniently-located dorm rooms ends Friday, May 26. Free crash space is first come first serve. And we've just launched the AMC ride board.
Registration at
amc2006.org/register.html
Now is the time. Become a participant in the 2006 Allied Media Conference and help move this movement from truth to power.
Allied Media Conference:
"From Truth To Power... because being right is not enough."
June 23-25, 2006
Bowling Green, Ohio
amc2006.org
Hey you! Get at the AMC myspace:
myspace.com/alliedmediaconference