Dr. Meta This is a commendable initiative and we hail and salute your vision. Count me as an enthusiastic supporter of the project. I am zealous to be a part of it. I definitely have some referrals. We will talk some more soon. Cheers and best wishes in all your endeavors. Please keep in touch. ________________________________ From: "Carstarphen, Meta G." <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] Sent: Wed, November 24, 2010 11:58:51 AM Subject: All Things Africa Colleagues, I am in the planning stages of a speakers' series proposed for Spring 2012 that will focus on African issues and Africa in the media. I am wondering if anyone has any recommendations for the following topics experts: * human trafficking *micro-businesses (on the Continent) and strategic business opportunities between U.S. & Africa *future of African media -- radio? newspapers? social media sites? new media? * natural resources and geopolitical implications * image of Africa in the media -- stereotypes or realism? I also am interested in any referrals for work by African-born filmmakers for a mini-film festival.... Thanks for chewing on this while you enjoy your Thanksgiving break! Sincerely, Meta Meta G. Carstarphen, Ph.D., APR Graduate Director--Gaylord College of Journalism & Mass Communication University of Oklahoma 395 W. Lindsey Blvd-Room 3120B Norman, OK 73071 PH: (405) 325-5227 * FX: (405) 325-7565 Gaylord Family Professor & Associate Professor