November 06, 2003 – New York, NY –
Court TV and Cable In The Classroom, along with esteemed organizations including the United Nations Department of Public Information, the Anti-Defamation League, Operation Respect, Survivors of the Shoah Visual History and the We Are Family Foundation, join forces in celebration of the “International Day of Tolerance” through a live webcast to be held at The United Nations in New York.

On November 17 at 1:00 PM ET, Al Roker will host “We Are Family: Educating Our Children For A Safer World,” an event that will inspire and educate the world’s youth on the importance of unity and diversity. This unprecedented live webcast of song and motivation will be available to over 190 countries through the support of the partner organizations and through www.courttv.com/SaferWorld and www.wearefamilyfoundation.org.

On November 10, the “We Are Family: Educating Our Children For A Safer World” Resource Guide will be available to parents, educators and all caring adults to download. Participating organizations have contributed important education lessons and activities for students that address the issue of diversity. With the support of the nation’s leading education associations, these resources, addressing Pre-K, elementary, middle and high school students will be available through the Court TV and We Are Family Foundation websites.

Hosted by NBC’s Al Roker, Mrs. Nane Annan, lawyer, artist and wife of United Nations Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, will open the event that will feature live musical performances by music world legends and luminaries Peter Yarrow of “Peter, Paul and Mary” and songwriter/producer Nile Rodgers of “Chic.” Mattie J. T. Stepanek, a 13 year-old best selling author, poet and peacemaker, will play a special role at the event. His amazing story of living with muscular dystrophy has inspired millions of children and adults worldwide.

Court TV – The Investigation Channel™, is the leader in the investigation genre, providing a window on the American system of justice through distinctive programming that both informs and entertains. Court TV telecasts trials by day and high-profile original programs like Forensic Files® and popular off-network series like NYPD Blue® in the evening. Court TV is 50% owned by Time Warner, and 50% owned by Liberty Media Corp. The network is seen in almost 80 million homes. (www.Courttv.com or AOL Keyword: Court TV)

Cable in the Classroom leads the cable telecommunications industry’s commitment to education – to improve teaching and learning for children in schools, at home, and in their communities.

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Contact:
Carole Shander (212) 973-2629
or
Lee Tenebruso (212)973-2841