The Television Academy Foundation will present “The Power of TV: Homelessness in Storytelling” in partnership with KIA Motors America on Oct. 27.
The free, open-to-the-public virtual event will feature a panel discussion with on-screen and behind-the-scenes creative talent focused on how the media industry can raise awareness on the largely invisible—but growing—homeless youth community through authentic depiction in storytelling.
Panelists for the event include actress Lyric Ross (This Is Us), writer Kay Oyegun (This Is Us) and producer/writer Allison Davis (David Makes Man).
On any given day in America, it is estimated that over half a million people are experiencing homelessness, according to the National Alliance to End Homelessness. The health and economic impacts of COVID-19 on vulnerable populations will undoubtedly increase these figures.
The virtual event will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. (PDT). Admission is free; RSVP is required; space is limited. To register, visit TelevisionAcademy.com/power-of-tv/tickets.
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