Ted Turner, Media Mogul

Ted Turner visited Duke University's Fuqua School of Business. This was a real treat, as the Mass Media and Society class read "Media Man", a book about Ted Turner. Hearing about Ted Turner from Ted Turner really assisted in providing context, and perspective about what the students read. This presentation included McNeil-Lehrer's Judy Woodruff on the team interviewing Mr Turner.

John Greene, V.P. CBC

John Greene is the Vice President of Special projects at Capitol Broadcasting Company In Raleigh. Mr Greene spoke to the combined classes of Mass Media and Society, Professional Development, and Music Industry. Mr. Greene was the first speaker in a series "The Business of Show". The mission of "the Business Of Show" is to expose students to the career opportunities in media, entertainment, and sports industries on the business side. The series is an joint project between NCCU's Mass Communications Program, School of Business, and Music Industry program.


JohnGreene coordinated the move to High Definition Television(HDTV) by the Capitol Broadcasting group. He's a former 'news guy', and is a former news director. He shared how exciting the transitions have been. in television specifically, and media in general, during his tenure with CBC.


The students heard about the history of Capitol Broadcasting and it's relation to the growth and development of the media industry. Greene outlined the big investment CBC made in HDTV, and explain why the new arena is 'New Media'. He encouraged the students to aquire and develop skills take advantage of the changes in the media industry.

Mike E & AfroFlow

Mike E, Rapper/Spoken Word Artist/Visionary/Businessman/Motivational SPeaker, shared many of his experiences and insights with students, and members of the North Carolina Central University community.

MiKe E delivered powerful mesages to the students, and Eagle Community including an interesting way to think about the dangers of smoking. Mike E's performance was sponsored by the American Cancer Society. This clip is used with the permission of the artist, and his management. All copyrights are reserved by Mike E.

Byron Hurt, Filmmaker Activist

Byron Hurt screened his film "Beyond Beats and Rhymes" during his visit to NCCU as part of the Lyceum Speaker series. THe visit was sponsored by The Lyceum Program, with marketing support from the HipHop Initiative and the Triangle Association of Black Journalists.


More than 400 NCCU students streamed into the B.N. Duke auditorium for this engaging project. WTVD 11 ABC's Anthony Wilson hosted the event and moderated the engaging Q&A session following the screening.

Click here to download "The State of Things" on WUNC regarding the issues highlighted in 'Beyond Beats & Rhymes" 11.07.06

Trevy McDonald, Ph.D., Publisher/Author

Dr Trevy McDonald shared her "Masterminding" approach to the she undertakes. Dr McDonald encouraged students to follow their dreams and step out with faith to pursue them. She shared how the resources were there for her each time she would start a project.

Cassandra "Sandi" Freeman, Executive Editor, TRIBES

Tribes Magazine co-founder and director of marketing/public relations, Cassandra "Sandi" Freeman visited the MMS calss October 26th. TRIBES is the brainchild of her partner Leslie Cunningham.



Sandi shared the vision Leslie shared with her. The story of the growth and development of the magazine is as interesting as any story in the mag.

TRIBES started as a local magazine to highlight local artists in the Triangle, then grew on the strength of the stories.

Tamara Gibbs, Anchor/Reporter

Tamara Gibbs, anchor/reporter WTVD 11 ABC, visited the Monday-Wednesday Mass Media/Society.

Nerissa Williams, Journalist & Screenwriter

Ms. Williams is an Emmy Award winning Anchor/Reporter. She's worked most notably in Charlotte and Seattle. Nerissa is a screenwriter recipient of the ABC writers development project award. She volunteered with the 2006 "Full Frame Documentary Film Festival".



She shared her story of growth through opportunities with the students. They heard about the twist, turns, and challenges associated with even 'award-winning" careers.

HipHop's Dana Dane: One Man's Perspective

Dana Dane visited NCCU for the the formal announcement of the University's HipHop initiative.

Dane is a HipHop legend, and one of it's pioneers. He shares with NCCU students how HipHop has shaped his life.

Emily Gunter

Obituaries are a good way to see how peole lived. Writing your own obituarry is a good way to force you to think about how you want to live.

Emily Gunter shares some insights with students as to how they can design their lives, then live them.

Mass Media Society

This is the masterblog for Fall 2006 classes. Your blogs are your voice to the world.

Contribute to them as often as you'd like. The Blogroll is listed on the side for everyone in the class.

Read and respond to your classmate's blogs, and tell your friends about them.