Barack Obama Urges Young Black Men to Take Responsibility

Democratic Presidential Nominee Fields No-Holds-Barred Questions from Urban Station Listeners in Exclusive Interview with Clear Channel Radio

Clear Channel Radio (OTCBB:CCMO): WHAT: U.S. Senator and Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama answers tough, no-holds-barred questions from listeners of Clear Channel Radio urban-format stations around the country, including his thoughts on potentially becoming President at a time when the nation is embroiled in uncertainty at home and abroad.

During the exclusive, 15-minute interview, Senator Obama urges young black men to take responsibility for their lives offering, “We are the masters of our own fate,” while also discussing his plans for creating jobs and improving education to enhance opportunities. He also offers his thoughts on how “to make sure the $700 billion in bailout money trickles down to the average American.”

WHO: Senator Barack Obama and Ed Gordon, host of Our World with Black Enterprise.

Ed Gordon is an Emmy Award-winning broadcaster and journalist known for his lively and informative on-air interaction with newsmakers from world leaders to celebrities, including President Bill Clinton, Senator John Kerry, and Oprah Winfrey. Gordon is host of the nationally syndicated TV show, Our World with Black Enterprise, and is a contributing correspondent for CBS’ 60 Minutes. He distinguished himself as host of BET Tonight, anchor of BET News, and creator of his one-on-one interview series, Conversation with Ed Gordon.

WHEN:
The exclusive interview airs today – Tuesday, October 21, 2008 – at 2 p.m. eastern.

WHERE: On more than 25 Clear Channel Radio stations across the country and on-demand on Clear Channel Radio station Web sites.

Contacts

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