President Johnson named Rowan as director of the U.S. Information Agency in 1964-65. Rowan, a syndicated newspaper columnist since 1965, has done award-winning television documentaries on drug abuse, the Constitution and racial warfare in Africa. The World of Justice Thurgood Marshall, was published earlier this year. Rowan has received 44 honorary degrees. The event is one of the highlights of the UNCF's annual campaign for its 41 member colleges and universities.
Reporters are welcome to cover Rowan's dinner speech.
Excerpts from the speech may be broadcast in news reports only. Reporters interested in attending the dinner should contact James L. Allen at the UNCF office in Columbus at 221-5309. All documents are the responsibility of their originator.