WILBERFORCE, OH – Central State University announced that Reverend Al Sharpton, founder and President of the National Action Network will speak at an open community forum on Thursday, September 18, 2014. The presentation will be held at 7 pm in the Paul Robeson Cultural & Performing Arts Center, Auditorium.

The theme for Reverend Sharpton’s presentation is: Voter Engagement Tour. His motivational and informative speech will include the importance of voting and the role students play as global leaders of the future.

He is currently the host of a daily television show on MSNBC that analyzes current political and social news and features the country’s leading newsmakers. ”PoliticsNation” with Rev. Al Sharpton airs at 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The presentation is open to the community.

About Central State University:

Founded in 1887, Central State University is an 1890 land grant institution that academically prepares students with diverse backgrounds and educational needs for leadership and service in an increasingly complex and rapidly changing world.

Central State U. press release