Mayor Ras J. Baraka, National Action Network President and Founder Rev. Al Sharpton, and Panasonic Corporation of North America CEO Joseph M. Taylor will unveil the National Action Network Newark Tech Center on Thursday, September 22, at 10 a.m., at 400 Hawthorne Avenue, in Newark’s South Ward.  

The tech center will work to bridge the technological divide in America’s under-served inner cities by offering after-school enrichment opportunities for Newark students and community members at the old South Ward Boys & Girls Club. The center is a partnership between the City of Newark, Panasonic, and the National Action Network.

    Who:  

• Mayor Ras J. Baraka
• National Action Network President and Founder Rev. Al Sharpton
• Panasonic Corporation of North America CEO Joseph M. Taylor
• NAN – Newark Tech Center and National Action Network New Jersey Coordinator Rev. Steffie Bartley
• New Jersey National Action Network Chapter President and Metropolitan Baptist Church Senior Pastor Rev. David Jefferson, Sr.
• Dream Center Executive Director Keith Davis
• National Action Network Technology Director Lord Dowdell
• National Action Network General Counsel and Executive Vice President Michael A. Hardy
• Panasonic Corporation of North America Attorney Damien Atkins

What:             Will unveil the National Action Network Newark Tech Center.

When:             Thursday, September 22nd  

10 a.m.

Where:           400 Hawthorne Street

                        Between Clinton Place and Osborne Terrace

                        South Ward

Newark

MEDIA NOTE: Parking is available in nearby streets and lots.

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