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Singer and actor Harry Belafonte, known as the “King of Calypso” for his artistic endeavors and as a social activist and an outspoken critic of the Bush administration, will speak Monday, Jan. 14, at 6 p.m. at Vanderbilt University’s Student Life Center. Prior to his speech, he will be available to the media from 5-5:15 p.m. The media availability will be the only opportunity to capture video. Cameras are prohibited at the lecture hall. Live video of the Belafonte’s lecture will be available on VUCast, www.vanderbilt.edu.news.
Belafonte’s lecture, which is free and open to the public, is the keynote address for Vanderbilt’s Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Series and part of the Chancellor’s Lecture Series. Seating is limited and is first-come, first-served. A reception precedes the lecture at 5 p.m.
WHAT: Singer and activist Harry Belafonte will be available to media prior to his lecture at Vanderbilt.
WHERE: Vanderbilt University Student Life Center, Lower Level, Rooms 1&2. The Student Life Center is located at 310 25th Ave. S.
WHEN: 5-5:15 p.m., Monday, Jan. 14
TAPING: A live Web case of Belafonte’s lecture will be available at www.vanderbilt.edu/news. However, no video of the presentation will be available after the speech and no additional cameras will be allowed in the lecture hall.
Media Contact:Missy Pankake, 615-322-NEWS
missy.pankake@vanderbilt.edu