America is at a critical crossroads in its history — economically, politically and culturally. With so much at stake and so many complex social issues being debated today, the Town Hall will bring together a panel of esteemed leaders in key sectors to explore how America’s increasingly diverse population can heal its divisions and emerge stronger and more united. The event was inspired by USA Network’s community affairs program — Characters Unite — which focuses on combating prejudice and promoting tolerance, as well as by a new Tom Brokaw documentary — American Character Along Highway 50 — set to premiere in January 2010 on USA.
CHARACTERS UNITE AWARD
ABOUT THE AWARD
As part of its Characters Unite community affairs campaign, which focuses on combating social injustices and bridging cultural divides, USA Network created the Characters Unite Award to recognize an individual who has made a significant difference in efforts to fight discrimination, champion civil rights and increase respect. Nominations for the 2009 Award were submitted by the Characters Unite NGO partners. The award winner will receive a $10,000 grant from USA Network to donate to his/her project or related nonprofit organization and will be featured on Charactersunite.com.
WINNER!
Brian Jeffrey
High school English teacher,
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Brian Jeffrey, an English teacher at Los Osos High School in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, co-founded Socially Together and Naturally Diverse (STAND) after witnessing the racial divisions during lunchtime on his school’s campus. STAND clubs have created a safe place where students can celebrate their diversity and confront racism, sexism and homophobia and have spread across the country. He also created a group called Socially Together and Naturally Diverse, United Performers (STAND UP), which performs a play, “Experiences,” that combines satire and drama to deal with prejudice and stereotyping.
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