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Our World with Black Enterprise Special Edition: Barack Obama Makes History as First African American Nominee for U.S. President

DENVER-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2008 - Our World with Black Enterprise continues its in-depth coverage of the historic 2008 presidential election with a special edition from the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado. As Illinois Sen. Barack Obama becomes the first African American to accept a major party nomination for President of the United States, Our World is on the floor, inside the caucuses, and behind the scenes of the Democratic National Convention reporting the untold story while offering the unique perspective of major issues concerning African Americans.

Joining anchor Ed Gordon in Denver to provide an insider’s view of the unprecedented nomination are House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn; former Secretary of Labor Alexis Herman; Massachusetts Gov. Deval Partick; and House Ways & Means Chairman Charles Rangel.

“Not only is Barack Obama’s ascension as the first black nominee for the U.S. Presidency historic but Our World with Black Enterprise has made history as well,” says Derek T. Dingle, Editor-in-Chief of BLACK ENTERPRISE Magazine. “Our coverage of the Democratic National Convention represents the first time in the history of Black Enterprise that we provided our audience with televised coverage from the convention floor. We give them the sights, sounds and energy as well as exclusive interviews on Our World and BlackEnterprise.Com related to the most important presidential election of our time. Led by Ed Gordon and special correspondent Shon Gables, our political team provides the analysis our viewers need to make that critical decision on Election Day.”

Helping to cut through the rhetoric and provide expert analysis of the speeches and themes dominating the Democratic agenda are political pundit George Curry; economist, author and Bennett College President Dr. Julianne Malveaux; and radio host/CNN contributor Roland Martin.

As Sen. Obama accepts his party’s nomination for President in front of a stadium at its 75,000 capacity, Our World will be there to capture history. Newsweek contributing Editor Ellis Cose and Harvard Law School Professor Charles Ogletree will provide a distinctive unparalleled look at what it all means.

Our World with Black Enterprise will air its exclusive coverage of the Obama nomination in most major markets across the country, including New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Atlanta. Check your local listings or visit http://ourworld.blackenterprise.com for additional times, station information up to the minute video clips and additional content.

Our World with Black Enterprise is a weekly, half-hour television series that spotlights the contemporary African American experience. Hosted by Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist Ed Gordon, the nationally syndicated program features news, entertainment, roundtable discussions, and special interest stories about African Americans from all walks of life. The broadcast debuted in September 2006 and airs in major markets across the nation.

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