Cox Presents an Array of Exciting Black History Month Activities in February and Beyond

Cox Presents an Array of Exciting Black History Month Activities in February and Beyond

CHESAPEAKE, Va., Feb. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- At Cox Communications, African-American and other multicultural recognition activities do not happen just once a year. These efforts are part of the fabric of the company and its culture. So it is no surprise that for Black History Month, Cox is offering an extensive set of events and activities in support of Black History Month 2009. They are as follows:

February 23 Cox, HBO and the Urban League of Hampton roads
will host the Virginia premiere of HBO's Black
List at Chrysler Hall.

February 25; 10:30 Cox Connections Recognizes the End of Massive
a.m. & 4:00 p.m. Resistance, Cox Channel 11: Host Gary McCollum
speaks with members of the courageous Norfolk 17
and Lost Class of 1959. (Look for addition
airings on Cox 11 through March.)

February 21 and The Color of Change, Cox Chanel 11: This
February 28 at documentary chronicles the tribulations and
3:00 p.m. achievements of African American baseball
players, hosted by HBO's Bryan Burwell.

Each day in February Hot Ticket, Cox Channel 11: A sampling of
at 12:30 pm. Hampton Roads community events, lectures and
programs all focused on celebrating Black
History Month.

Coming this spring...

Spring 2009 Looking Back: The End of Massive Resistance In
Hampton Roads, Cox Channel 11: Coming soon, look
for a special documentary featuring members of
the Norfolk 17 and the Lost Class of 1959.

April 2009 Cox is partnering with the Urban League of
Hampton roads for its 19th Annual Whitney m.
Young Dinner. At the dinner, Cox will premiere of
premiere viewing of "Hampton Roads Black List.
"Hampton Roads Black List" is a locally-produced
documentary that showcases African-Americans who
are "firsts" and/or "barrier breakers" in the
areas of health, human services, education,
sports, as well as a number of other areas.
Participants were selected by the Urban League
of Hampton Roads, Inc. "Hampton Roads Black List"
comes on the heels of the February 23 Virginia
premiere of the HBO's "Black List Volume II," and
localizes the theme utilized in that documentary.

May 2009 Hampton Roads Black List, Cox Channel 11: In May
look for the Hampton Roads Black List featuring
local African Americans who have broke throughout
barriers to accomplish great things.

Look for special programming and events throughout February and beyond. For additional information, contact Felicia Blow at (757) 222-8432.

About Cox Communications:

Cox Communications is a multi-service broadband communications and entertainment company with 6.2 million total residential and commercial customers. The third-largest cable television company in the United States, Cox offers an array of advanced digital video, high-speed Internet and telephony services over its own nationwide IP network. Cox Business is a full-service, facilities-based provider of communications solutions for commercial customers, providing high-speed Internet, voice and long distance services, as well as data and video transport services for small to large-sized businesses. Cox Media offers national and local cable advertising in traditional spot and new media formats, along with promotional opportunities and production services. Cox Communications wholly owns and operates the Travel Channel. More information about the services of Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com, www.coxbusiness.com, and www.coxmedia.com.

Source: Cox Communications

CONTACT: Felicia Blow, APR, +1-757-222-8432, felicia.blow@cox.com, or
Leigh Woisard, +1-757-222-8496, leigh.woisard@cox.com, both of Cox
Communications

Web Site: http://www.cox.com/

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