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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 18, 2009

HIGHLY NOTEWORTHY, LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD-WINNING THESPIAN,

E. P. MCKNIGHT

PERFORMS

“I QUESTION AMERICA”

A Broadway Style One Woman Play

McKnight chronicles Ms. Hamer’s Legacy from the cotton fields to the Halls of Congress……A Mesmerizing Historical Journey….

Premiering at Univeristy of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida @ 7:00PM on March 11, 2009

"Educating Using the Arts"

Recently appeared in Hawkeye College, Loras College, William Woods University, Burbank Library, Brentwood Library, Mary O’Keefe Theatre, and in Miami-Dade County, FL - The 2nd Bi-Annual Urban Theatre & Entertainment Festival/Awards (UTEF) kicking-off a Celebrity Gala hosted by Singer and Actresses Melba Moore and JoMarie Payton. *Opening Night Featured Performance*
I QUESTION AMERICA (By E. P. Mc Knight - Los Angeles, CA)
Sponsored in part by The JEBA Companies, Hyatt Regency - Miami, FL

This powerful production is the story of Fannie Lou Hamer and educates the community about the accomplishments of this history maker.

Theatergoers are in for a mesmerizing journey into the life and times of this driven heroine during the Civil Rights Movement when noteworthy stage, motion picture and television actor E.P. McKnight, presents her powerful, nationally touring one-woman historical play I Question America at the Fannie Lou Hamer High School, Bronx, New York February 15, 2005 7:00PM. Funded by the Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School in recognition of African American History Month.

During this jubilant and captivating journey through time, McKnight brings to life on stage, the lives of many characters that interacted with Ms. Hamer’s journey through early childhood, youth and adulthood. I Question America celebrates Ms. Hamer’s ability to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles and achieve her life’s callings with her undaunted faith, belief in herself and The Civil Rights Movement.

McKnight most recent TV credit are Passion, ER, film credit are The Zodiac, Rat Race along with Whoopi Goldberg, Cuba Gooding Jr. and many other famous stars. Rat Race and The Zodiac are currently on DVD.

Once An Again, television series, last episode depicted McKnight as a prominent figure in that particular episode. Her performance was noteworthy per the Director from watching the Dailies. Her performance lends much credibility to her acting talent and ability. www.iquestionamerica-fannielouhameri.com. Other sites: www.myspace.com/epmcknight, www.youtube.com/nikaoimani, www.lulu.com/epmcknight

NEWS

Press Release March 22, 2006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

HIGHLY NOTEWORTHY, LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNING THESPIAN,
E. P. MCKNIGHT PERFORMS    "I QUESTION AMERICA”--An Acclaimed Broadway Style Play
THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY MAINLY DURING MARTIN LUTHER KING CELEBRATIONS, AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH, HER STORY MONTH, BLACK FAMILY WEEK AND SOME SPECIAL EVENTS.

"I QUESTION AMERICA" HAS VISITED APPROXIMATELY TEN STATES AND WITH A FEW MORE TRAVELS TO NEW LOCATIONS PENDING.

Ms. McKnight chronicles Ms. Hamer’s legacy from the Cotton Fields to the Halls Of Congress A Mesmerizing Historical Journey. . .
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University of Maryland Eastern Shore premieres "I Question America" Mach 9, 2006.   Theatergoers are in for a mesmerizing journey into the life and times of this driven heroine during the Civil Rights Movement when noteworthy stage, motion picture and television actor E.P. McKnight , presents her powerful, nationally touring one-woman historical play I Question America at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore March 9, 2006 7:00 PM . Funded by the Student Service Center of UMES in recognition of African American History Month. McKnight proclaims "It is an honor to have been asked by UMES to be included on their list of events celebrating Black History Month their new Theatre Wing for the faculty & student body and the local community. She is thrilled to be their second production of Solo Performances. Although my show has toured extensively on the east and west coast, she has received numerous considerations for new Venus across the Country and is considering traveling Abroad in the near future. It is especially heartwarming to perform my show in many new Venues that are not close to home. February 2004 performance was a special delight at the Rust College, Holly Springs, Mississippi because this was near Ms. Hamer’s roots. February 2005, Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom School, Bronx, New York remains a favorite, and I am thrilled to have been asked back for repeat performances.

To attest to the popularity of "I Question America" Ms. McKnight has been recently booked to perform at the following locations: FirstStage Company, Bahi Center, NoHo Arts & Theatre Festival, First Baptist Church of North Hollywood's Juneteenth Celebration.

During this jubilant and captivating journey through time, McKnight brings to life on stage, the lives of many characters that interacted with Ms. Hamer’s journey through early childhood, youth and adulthood. I Question American celebrates Ms. Hamer’s ability to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles and achieve her life callings with her undaunted faith, belief in herself and The Civil Rights Movement. McKnight most recent film credit was Rat Race along with Whoopi Goldberg, Cuba Gooding and many other famous stars. Rat Race is currently on DVD.

Recently, appeared on ER. Once An Again, Television Series, last episode depicted McKnight as a prominent figure in that particular episode. Her performance lends much credibility to her acting talent and ability.    McKnight recent completed a film shoot, "The Line". Soon to premiere at film festival across the Country. Pending film project: "Without Consent".

McKnight is also a motivational speaker, poet, writer, published author and teacher. As a writer and published author, Ms Mcknight works also include “Words ‘N’ Action, “Catch The Spirit” a play about the legacy of Ms. Bessie Coleman, which debut in Paterson, New Jersey, “Drama ‘N’ Action, a how to book, “EP’ism--Oops”, comedic slips of everyday life, The Introduction & The Revelation..

As a motivational speaker and poet, she is featured weekly at the Bahi Center, Encino, California to a diverse audience. Past speaking venues ranged from churches, private functions & the Women's Oasis Group. McKnight is also the founder/organizer of The Coldreading Bootcamp Group for actors training.