Just like the drum; which has echoed from Mother Africa’s soil to US cotton fields. Communication has been expressed through the music & dance of our ancestors. It is the mission of IBBA to acknowledge and honor our responsibility to speak truth into the world.

IBBA Convention & National Conference of Black Mayors
June 4 - 8, 2008

8TH ANNUAL 2008 CONVENTION - SCHEDULE OF EVENTS



THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2008

1:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. Convention Registration
Hilton Riverside
5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. IBBA VIP Reception
Harrah’s Casino – Masquerade Room
7:30 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Conversation with Dr. Cornell West
“ Never Forget The Journey”
Hilton Hotel – Compass Room
Riverside Bldg


FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2008

1:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
 
Convention Registration
Hilton Riverside
6:00 P.M.– 9:00 P.M.  VIP Reception
Ray’s Over The River
31st Floor – The River Room
Inside World Trade Building


SATURDAY, June 7, 2008

** ALL SATURDAY’S EVENTS WILL RESIDE AT ** HILTON RIVERSIDE HOTEL

9:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. Convention Registration
12:00 noon – 1:00 P.M. Luncheon
River Room – Riverside Bldg
1:30 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. IBBA 2008 BROADCAST PANEL
Moderator: Mr. Tony Gray, President of
Gray Communications
Compass – Riverside Bldg
 
5:00 P.M.- 7:00 P.M. IBBA 2008 AWARDS RECEPTION
Sponsored by: Warner Bros
Performing Live: Warner Bros Recording
Artist - KEANTHONY
Riverport/Starboard Room



For Hotel Accommodations:
W Hotel – 1-877-Whotels
Rate: $ 149.00
**When calling please be sure to mention International Black Broadcasters “”
Association

Rob Neal, Executive Director
301 Humble Ave. Ste. 134
Hattiesburg, MS 39401

Phone: 601-545-7854
Fax: 601-450-0534
Email: robneal@ibbainc.com

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