E-mail a friendSeptember 24, 2007
Former VP nominee and HUD secretary Jack Kemp comments on what the GOP should be doing to reach out to voters of color. Emmy-winning actor Joe Pantoliano talks about his film project, Canvas, and his advocacy for open discussion on mental health.
Jack Kemp
Jack Kemp
Jack Kemp's diverse career encompasses pro football, politics and business. He played 13 years in the AFL and was recognized by Sporting News as one of the Top 50 Quarterbacks of All Time. Transitioning into public service, he represented New York in Congress for 18 years, served as HUD Secretary and was tapped as the VP candidate on the '96 GOP ticket. The L.A. native is founder and chair of Kemp Partners, chairs Habitat for Humanity's "More than Houses" campaign and serves on the Howard University Board.
Joe Pantoliano
Joe Pantoliano
Joe Pantoliano is one of today's best character actors. He has more than 100 film, TV and stage credits, including the features, Risky Business, The Matrix—in a role written exclusively for him—and Bad Boys 1 and 2, and the small screen's The Handler and an Emmy-winning turn in HBO's The Sopranos. He also penned Who's Sorry Now, a memoir about his New Jersey childhood. His latest project is the film Canvas, billed as a compassionate and humanistic portrayal of schizophrenia.