The most popular programs for the Minorities Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1147 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 18 May 2013 15:10:50 GMT President Obama made remarks at the the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's annual legislative conference. He focused on the state of the economy and his jobs plan before Congress. He also responded to criticism from some members of the caucus that they were "getting tired" of inaction on unemployment by admonishing the audience to "Take off your bedroom slippers, put on your marching shoes. Shake it off. Stop complaining, stop grumbling, stop crying." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301747-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301747-1 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Author and radio talk show host Tammy Bruce was interviewed about her life, career, and writings. She discussed her self-identification as an openly gay, pro-choice, gun owning, pro-death penalty, voted-for-President Bush progressive feminist. She also responded to audience telephone calls and electronic mail. Video clips from August 19, 2006, were shown of her radio show. At the age of 27, Ms. Bruce was the youngest person ever elected president of the Los Angeles chapter of the National Organization of Women (NOW) and served from 1990-1996. She also served two years on the national board of directors. With the "Tammy Bruce Show" (1993-1998) on KFI-AM 640, she was the first openly gay women in the country to host a show on mainstream talk radio. Her editorials and commentaries on social issues have been published nationally and internationally in a wide variety of magazines, newspapers, and on television and radio programming. Ms. Bruce is also a Fox News Channel political analyst, and served on California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's transition team. Ms. Bruce is the author of [The New Thought Police: Inside the Left's Assault on Free Speech and Free Minds] (2001), [The Death of Right and Wrong: Exposing the Left's Assault on Our Culture and Values] (2003) and [The New American Revolution: Using the Power of the Individual to Save Our Nation from Extremists] (2005). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193300-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193300-1 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Attorney General Holder talked about lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights issues. He talked about the Obama administration's pro-equality successes including the Justice Department Civil Rights Division's work with local law enforcement on LGBT discrimination, and filing the first indictment under a federal hate crimes law. He also reminded the lawyers that much work needed to be done, and challenged them to use the current "momentum" to win equal rights. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307727-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307727-1 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT A panel of three federal judges heard arguments in the [Perry v. Schwarzenegger], the Proposition 8 (or the California Marriage Protection Act) case. The 9th Circuit heard an appeal of an August ruling by U.S. District Judge Vaughn R. Walker, who presided over a trial that found the ban on same-sex marriage to be unconstitutional. The first hour of the hearing lawyers addressed issues of legal authority, or standing. The second hour addressed the merits of the appeal. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296911-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296911-1 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Participants spoke about the state of the black union at an event titled "We Count! The Black Agenda Is the American Agenda." They focused on challenges facing the African-American community and the nation, the question of whether America was in a "post-racial" era after the election of President Barack Obama, and the future of race relations. They also responded to questions from the audience. Portions of Minister Farrakhan's remarks were lost due to technical difficulties. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292635-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292635-7 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Civil rights activists, lawmakers, scholars, and policy analysts gathered to discuss their thoughts and insights on the challenges facing African-Americans. Raymond Brown moderated a question and answer session with the panelists. Topics included the economic stimulus package, perceptions of black youth, and personal accountability. The program included a video message sent the previous day from President Barack Obama. Mr. Smiley introduced his book [Accountable: Making America as Good as Its Promise], published by Atria. This conclusion to the [Covenant] trilogy is a handbook with which the community can evaluate the successes or failures of its political leaders and of itself. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284355-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284355-1 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mike Mullen testified on the potential repeal of the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy barring openly gay and lesbian service members. In their testimony they outlined plans to conduct a year-long review which would recommend policy changes on which Congress could act. In the interim, Secretary Gates said the military would enforce the existing policy "in a more humane and fair manner." "This is a test" http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291857-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291857-1 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Obama delivered the keynote address at the 13th annual Human Rights Campaign national dinner. He praised the work of the campaingn on behalf of civil rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgerder (LBGT) Americans and thanked them for thir support during his presidential campaign. He aslo acknowledged frustrations with the pace of government action, but urged persistance in the fight for recognition of LBGT families, passage of hate crimes legislation, ending discrimination in the workplace and military, as well as extending the benefits of marriage through repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289399-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289399-1 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT African-American activists spoke out against proposed gun control laws at a news conference in response to concerns shared by black conservatives that proposed legislation in the Senate would restrict their ability to defend themselves, their property and their families. They were also concerned that the proposed gun control legislation put too much power in the hands of politicians, and called for a serious national dialogue about the impact of gun control on the black community. The responded to questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311127-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311127-1 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Matthew Shimura's video, [The Constitution and the Camps: Due Process and the Japanese-American Internment], was the grand prize winner in C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam documentary contest. He is a ninth grader at Punahou School in Honolulu. The local cable company was Time Warner. C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam video documentary contest was a national competition in which middle and high school students produced a documentary focusing on the significance of any provision of the U.S. Constitution. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304715-27 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304715-27 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama delivered an address on race and politics. In an attempt to calm the turmoil surrounding controversial comments by his former pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, Obama rejected Wright's comments but said that Wright had inspired his Christian faith and has been his spiritual guide for nearly 20 years. He talked at length about historical issues of racial division, black grievances, and white resentment while emphasizing that progress has been made in racial reconciliation. Senator Obama spoke at the National Constitution Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204469-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204469-1 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representatives John Dingell, Keith Ellison, and Frank Wolf testified at a Homeland Security hearing on the threat of radicalization among U.S. Muslims. Democratic Congressman Keith Ellison became emotional during his testimony as he recalled a Muslim American first responder who died on September 11, 2001 but was suspected of involvement in the terrorist attacks after his death. Congressman Ellison is the first Muslim American elected to Congress and denounced the hearing warning that it could increase suspicion of law enforcement in the Muslim community. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298377-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298377-1 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Michelle Alexander talked about her new book [The New Jim Crow]. The book is about the incarceration of young black men and how difficult it is for them to rebuild their lives while on parole or probation. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The death of former Secretary of State Alexander Haig was announced at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292183-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292183-6 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Supreme Court heard oral argument in [United States v. Windsor], the challenge to the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). At issue was whether the Court had jurisdiction to rule on the federal government's case, and whether the House Republican leaders as defenders of DOMA had Article III "standing" to pursue their appeal. After arguments on jurisdiction, issues of the constitutionality of section III of DOMA were addressed. Lawyers argued over the requirement in the law that limited the definition of marriage to a union between a man and woman, thus denying federal spousal rights to same-sex marriages conferred on couples in states where the practice had been made legal. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311686-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311686-1 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama hosted a reception for LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) Pride Month. In his remarks he spoke on gays in the military, the Defense of Marriage Act, and other topics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287350-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287350-2 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292885-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292885-6 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Christian, Jewish, Muslim and other religious leaders spoke to reporters and answered questions about attitudes toward Muslims in the U.S. They also talked about the country's reaction to a proposed Islamic Cultural Center in Manhattan. At the start of this event, a joint declaration was released outlining religious leaders' concerns about interfaith relations and anti-Muslim bigotry in the U.S. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295331-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295331-1 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Leaders in education, public policy, religion, and black communities discussed the role of the African-American vote in the 2008 presidential election. Topics included the possible election of African-American Democratic candidate Barack Obama to be president; the effects of the presidential election on the social, political, and economic future of African-American communities; and the mortgage crisis and the U.S. economy. The rebuilding of parts of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina was discussed and survivor Herreast Harrison described her experiences and the ways in which she helped others. In the last portion of the forum Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton spoke to the audience about health care, education and her thoughts on her candidacy. She then was questioned by Tavis Smiley. Senator Clinton was the only presidential candidate to accept the invitation to address the forum in person. "The State of the Black Union 2008: Reclaiming Our Democracy, Deciding Our Future" took place in the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Conference Auditorium in New Orleans. This event was sponsored by Tavis Smiley Presents and moderated by Mr. Smiley. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204090-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204090-2 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Angela Rye, talked about her role in developing legislative and political strategy for the Congressional Black Caucus, which she said is often referred to as the "conscience of the Congress," and that it advances the causes of people that don't have a voice. She described a 2012 Detroit caucus forum she attended in which the crowd was angry and vocal about unemployment and economic issues. She named voting rights and job creation as the caucus' top priorities for the year. She reminisced about growing up in Seattle, and her parents' influence on her decision to become a lawyer. In addition, she talks about the federal government's contract procurement process and offered advice to minority entrepreneurs. Angela Rye has been with the Congressional Black Caucus since January of 2011. Prior to that she was counsel to the House Committee on Homeland Security. She is a graduate of the University of Washington and the Seattle University School of Law. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306191-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306191-1 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Author and political scientist Charles Murray spoke about American cultural values and economic disparity. He said that over the last half century, America had developed not only a new lower class but a new upper class. He said these developments were not linked to America's evolving ethnic composition, but to the erosion of American exceptionalism. He described the evidence for these claims in terms of America's non-Latino white population from 1960 to 2010. He also responded to questions from the audience. "The State of White America" was the April 2011 Bradley Lecture. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298817-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298817-1 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Past and present elected officials, Congressional Black Caucus members, civil rights leaders, noted clergy, and other dignitaries attended the funeral of Rosa Parks, who died October 24, 2005 at age 92. Reverend Jesse Jackson delivered the eulogy, while other participants, including former President Bill Clinton, paid tribute to Ms. Parks' legacy as a civil rights leader and her life as an example of perseverance. In often rousing remarks, participants also talked about the current state of race relations, the plight of minority groups in America, and the aspirations of the black community. The church had a capacity of 4,000 people, and was one of Detroit's largest. Several soloists and choral groups of local and national renown performed at the ceremony. Rosa Parks was later entombed in a mausoleum in Detroit's Woodlawn Cemetery. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189704-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189704-1 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Los Angeles County sheriff and Islamic community representatives testified at a House Homeland Security hearing on the threat of radicalization among U.S. Muslims. Chairman Peter King defended the controversial hearing and pushed back against critics saying that there was nothing un-American about the hearings despite their focus only on a religious minority. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298377-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298377-2 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Taylor announced the publication of the foundation's report called "The Color of Crime: Race, Crime and Violence in America." The findings included the fact that, of the approximately 1.7 million interracial crimes committed in the U.S. each year, 90 percent are committed by blacks against whites. The report also found that racial prejudice is not part of the profiling police use in making traffic stops. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the media. The foundation studies race relations in the U.S. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/124103-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/124103-1 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Judge Vaughn Walker spoke about the history of cameras in the courtroom. He focused on precedents set by the Ninth Circuit over the past 20 years, reaction to several highly publicized trials, as well as his consideration of televised coverage of [Perry v. Schwarzenegger]. Judge Walker authorized Internet broadcast of arguments in the case before the U.S. District Court and was later overturned by the Ninth Circuit and the Supreme Court. The case involved a constitutional challenge to California's Proposition 8 which changed the state constitution to disallow same sex marriage. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298109-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298109-3 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke about the need for comprehensive immigration reform and criticized Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney for opposing the DREAM Act. He received standing ovations from the Latino audience when he spoke about health care reform and when he defended his decision to stop deporting certain undocumented youth. He made his remarks at the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) annual conference. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306740-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306740-1 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT African-American Republican leaders held a forum to discuss the black community and the conservative movement. Topics included unemployment in the African-American community and ways to bring more people of color to the Republican Party. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303830-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303830-1 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Sullivan talked about his recently published book, [Virtually Normal: An Argument about Homosexuality], published by Alfred A. Knopf. It focuses on the debate over the "normalcy" of being homosexual and how this affects the role of homosexuals in U.S. society. He also talked about his career in journalism and the discrimination he has faced. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66925-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66925-1 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Sojourner Truth bust was unveiled in the Capitol Visitor Center Emancipation Hall. She is the first black woman to be honored with a bust at the U.S. Capitol. Sojourner Truth was born into slavery in 1797. She escaped in 1827 and became a leader in promoting the abolition of slavery and women's voting rights. Cicely Tyson re-enacted Sojourner Truth's most famous speech, delivered to a women's convention in 1851. The prelude was sung by Lomax Spaulding, Dorinda Clarke Cole and Yolanda Adams. After the presenation of the colors, Yolanda Pelzer sang the national anthem. Students from the Ron Clark Academy also performed. The program opened with a video clip of Nell Irvin Painter being interviewed on the "Writings of Sojourner Truth" program on April 30, 2001. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285528-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285528-1 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Leaders in education, public policy, religion, and black communities discussed the role of the African-American vote in the 2008 presidential election. Tom Joyner led a question-and-answer session with the panelists and audience members. Topics included the possible election of African-American Democratic candidate Barack Obama to be president; the effects of the presidential election on the social, political, and economic future of African-American communities; and the mortgage crisis and the U.S. economy. Jonathan Demme and Katrina survivor Rev. Melvin Jones talked about the Demme-produced documentary, "The Right to Return," about rebuilding New Orleans. Rev. Jones and his church members also helped others. "The State of the Black Union 2008: Reclaiming Our Democracy, Deciding Our Future" took place in the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Conference Auditorium in New Orleans. This event was sponsored by Tavis Smiley Presents and moderated by Mr. Smiley. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204090-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204090-1 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Jefferson Keel talked about Native American issues at the eighth annual State of Indian Nations address. Following his remarks Senator Murkowski (R-AK) spoke about Native American issues. Mr. Keel and Ms. Pata answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297729-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297729-1 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Imam Rauf talked about his efforts to build an Islamic center near the site of the September 11, 2001, World Trade Center terrorist attacks. In his remarks he said that he was surprised and saddened by the controversy that erupted around the plan and also said he is working to find a solution that will allow the center to open and diffuse the tension. After his opening remarks he was interviewed by Mr. Haass and responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295432-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295432-1 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Walter Williams discussed his libertarian views. He described growing up in a housing project and the segregation he confronted in the Army in 1959. The John M. Olin Distinguished Professor of Economics at George Mason University, he shared the origins of his teaching endowment from the Olin Foundation and talked about his rigorous expectations for students. He argued that it is "academically dishonest" for professors such as himself to share personal political views in the classroom. He shared his views that Social Security has no "constitutional authority" and is also a bad deal for Americans because the rate of return is very low and it redistributes money form those who have less to those who have more. He also aruged that Americans should be allowed to sell their own organs as an issue of private property rights. He told how he came to be a substitute host for the nationally syndicated Rush Limbaugh radio show. Mr. Williams has written 10 books and has a syndicated weekly column. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304675-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304675-1 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT John Boyd talked about Senate action on the settlement of long-standing racial discrimination claims by African-American farmers against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Mr. Boyd also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. In a 1999 class-action lawsuit, a federal judge ruled that the USDA was guilty of discrimination against black farmers. These claims stem from that decision, as over 70,000 farmers have not received their share of money from the 1999 settlement. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294905-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294905-4 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Tavis Smiley moderated a discussion on the challenges facing the U.S., including energy independence, job creation, the economy, education, and health care reform. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297473-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297473-1 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Civil rights activists, scholars, and policy analysts gathered to discuss their thoughts and insights on the challenges facing African-Americans. Tavis Smiley moderated a question and answer session with the panelists. Topics included President Barack Obama and the effects of the new administration on the social, political, and economic future of African-American communities. Mr. Smiley also talked about his book [Accountable: Making America as Good as Its Promise], published by Atria. The program also included the video message from President Barack Obama. "The State of the Black Union 2009: Making America as Good as Its Promise" was the 10th anniversary event and held in the Los Angeles Convention Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284355-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284355-2 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Maryland First Lady Katie O'Malley spoke about bullying in schools and various prevention programs. In her remarks she talked about the state's anti-bullying initiative, and spoke about the challenges for youth coming out as gay. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307455-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307455-3 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Professor Morrison won a Pulitzer Prize and was the first black American woman to win a Nobel Prize in Literature. She is a professor of humanities at Princeton University. She discussed her writings, her life, and the craft of writing. She responded to audience telephone calls and electronic mail. Her books include: [Sula], [Song of Solomon], [Beloved], [The Bluest Eye], [Paradise], [Tar Baby], [Jazz], and [Playing in the Dark: Whiteness and the Literary Imagination]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162375-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162375-1 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Melissa Harris Perry talked about the history of race relations in the United States, comparing race relations through history with current racial politics. Topics included the tea party movement, raising the debt ceiling, and the 2010 health care law. In her remarks she talked about African-American characters in popular culture, including the book and movie [The Help]. After her speech, she answered written questions submitted by audience members. The talk, "Reconstruction Lessons: Current U.S. Racial Politics and the Lessons of the Civil War," was the year's final Chautauqua Amphitheater Lecture. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301205-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301205-1 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Sherif Girgis and Andrew Koppelman debated same-sex marriage. Mr. Sherif argued against same-sex marriage, saying the issue was not about equality but rather what marriage is and the reasons states are involved in the question. He said "marriage is fulfilled by the bearing and rearing of whole new children." Mr. Koppelman made his case in favor of same-sex marriage by refuting Mr. Sherif's thesis. Following their prepared remarks they answered questions from moderator Richard Fallon and audience members. Sherif Girgis is the author of [What is Marriage? Man and Woman: A Defense], and Andrew Koppelman wrote [Defending American Religious Neutrality]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310722-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310722-1 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Republican House Homeland Security members and three witnesses spoke to reporters about the committee's hearing on radicalization in the U.S. Muslim community. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298377-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298377-5 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Officials from domestic and international groups testified about autism. Among the topics they addressed were international efforts to increase awareness and understanding of the disease, limited public health resources in developing countries, and public health policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299777-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299777-1 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Celebration of Life Service for Dr. Dorothy Height's life story was told through stories, videos, photos and readings shared by her many friends and colleagues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293224-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293224-1 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Events surrounding the funeral of Coretta Scott King were shown. Ms. King's casket arrived at the Georgia State Capitol Rotunda in Atlanta. Members of the public paid respect to the civil rights leader and wife of Martin Luther King, Jr. Coretta Scott King died on January 30, 2006 after suffering a stroke and a mild heart attack. The public viewing was held in the rotunda until 8 pm EST. The funeral was to be held at noon EST at the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Lithonia, Georgia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191064-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191064-1 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, also known as the U.S. Helsinki Commission, held a hearing on the plight of Coptic Christians in Egypt and the political future of the country. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300653-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300653-1 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Beals discussed her book, [Warriors Don't Cry], which details her experiences as part of the first integrated class of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. The author recalls how she and eight other black teenagers integrated the school as a result of the [Brown v. Board of Education] segregation case decision. President Eisenhower had to enforce integration in the school with National Guard troops in September 1957. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61780-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61780-1 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Nell Irvin Painter, American history professor emerita at Princeton University, presents a history of white race theory, an 18th century notion created by Northern Europeans that assigned the ideal of beauty to Caucasians. Ms. Painter reports on the importation of these ideas to North America, championed by Ralph Waldo Emerson in his book, [English Traits], who defined Americans as Anglo-Saxon and deemed others "guano races." The author examines American's fear of immigrants evidenced in the beliefs of Henry Ford to Theodore Roosevelt and opined in news publications such as the [Saturday Evening Post]. Nell Irvin Painter discussed her book at Politics & Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292704-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292704-1 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified for and against legislation that would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act, the 1996 law signed by President Clinton that bars federal recognition of same-sex marriages. Proponents of the Respect for Marriage Act focused on the numerous benefits denied to legally-married same-sex spouses. Opponents focused on the issues of religious liberty, child welfare, and the potential impact on state laws. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300613-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300613-1 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Coverage of the Million Man March included open phones segments, live crowd shots, interviews with rally participants on the Mall, and speeches by African-American men from all walks of life, ending with a 2-1/2 hour speech by march organizer Minister Farrakhan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67630-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67630-1 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT In February 1973, Oglala Lakota Indians and members of the American Indian Movement seized and occupied the town of Wounded Knee, South Dakota. For the next few months hostilities ensued, resulting in both Native American and U.S. officials' deaths. Russell Means, an Oglala Sioux activist, was indicted on charges related to the event but was never convicted. Next on American History TV, Mr. Means speaks about his experiences at Wounded Knee as well as the history of Native Americans in the U.S., specifically his personal struggles with the American government. Russell Means is also a film and television actor and has published an autobiography titled, [Where White Men Fear to Tread]. This hour and twenty minute program was hosted by the Center for Western Studies at Augustana College. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306499-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306499-1 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT A C-SPAN school bus crew toured the site of the Tuskegee Human and Civil Rights Multicultural Center and learned about the Tuskegee syphilis study. Portions of President Clinton's May 16, 1997 apology for the U.S. Public Health Service's forty-year study were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168001-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168001-1 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT