LOS ANGELES, CA—JAN. 31, 2024—Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., is kicking off Black History Month by hosting "The Present State of Black America" panel discussion. The panel will include Angela Stanton King and a cadre of distinguished experts.

WHAT: "The Present State of Black America" Panel Discussion
WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 1 from 5 - 8 p.m. PT
WHERE: Artlounge Collective, 145 N La Brea #F, Los Angeles, CA 90036
SET UP: 4:30 p.m. PT if you need priority placement 
RSVP: Media must register with their name, outlet, title, and phone number to [email protected] and put BLACK HISTORY MONTH in the subject line

Panelists joining Kennedy include:

• Angela Stanton King, political spokesperson and founder of non-profit Auntie Angie’s House
• Ashley Bell, co-founder and general counsel of Black Bank Fund
• Cuttino Mobley, former NBA and current BIG3 player
• Dr. Eddie Long, Jr, radio personality, songwriter, author 
• Lionel "TJ" Tillman, author
• Shari “Truth Hurts” Watson, singer, songwriter and actress 
• Skipp Townsend, founder and CEO of 2nd Call, a violence reduction and reentry organization
• Quawntay "Bosco" Adams, cannabis entrepreneur

The panel will tackle a multitude of critical issues impacting the Black community, such as racial equity, justice reform, economic empowerment, and access to quality education. Set against the context of health disparities magnified by the Covid pandemic and the continued battle for voting rights, the panelists will also honor the cultural legacy of Black Americans while confronting pressing topics like mental health, environmental justice, the digital divide, housing challenges, the structure of the Black family, and the empowerment of the next generation.

The event is designed to catalyze a pivotal and expansive conversation about the strides made and the challenges that persist for the Black community.

Learn more at Kennedy24.com. Visit our press page here.

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