http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/15494 Melanie Campbell's recent appearances from the C-SPAN networks en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Thu, 23 May 2013 08:07:22 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=15494&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/15494 136 728 Head shot of {$person->name} The Reverend Al Sharpton moderated a discussion with three generations of civil rights leaders on the state of the movement and its future. They discussed a range of issues including gun violence, youth incarceration, voter ID laws, economic equality, and the role of African-American clergy in the civil rights movement. This was part of the National Action Newwork's annual convention, held at Harlem's First Corinthian Baptist Church. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312084-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312084-1 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:18:53 GMT Panelists talked about racial profiling, gun violence and advancing the civil rights movement in the aftermath of the killing of Trayvon Martin. Moderator Al Sharpton also interviewed the mother of Amadou Diallo and the former fiancée of Sean Bell who were both killed by New York Police Department officers in separate incidents. He also took questions from audience members, some of whom shared their personal stories involving police brutality and racial profiling. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305451-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305451-1 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:03:28 GMT Panelists talked about the get-out-the-vote efforts and election issues close to women in 2012. Among the topics they addressed were the issue of reproductive rights in the presidential campaign, and other social issues. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305199-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305199-2 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 06:23:59 GMT Activists talked about their concerns and recommendations for the 2012 elections. Topics included political power, voting laws, redistricting, and past elections. This program was part of the 102nd annual NAACP Convention. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300734-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300734-1 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:18 GMT African-American civil rights, political leaders, and youth advocates discussed their accomplishments from the past year in dealing with civil rights, education, unemployment, and political power for African Americans. They mentioned current events such as 2012 budget negotiation; the Obama administration agenda; the military's Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy; and recent uprisings in the Middle East. This program, part of the 20th annual Nation Action Network Convention, is a continuation of program identification number 298945-1. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298945-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298945-2 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:55:48 GMT African-American civil rights, political leaders, and youth advocates discussed their accomplishments from the past year in dealing with civil rights, education, unemployment, and political power for African Americans. They mentioned current events such as 2012 budget negotiation; the Obama administration agenda; the military's Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy; and recent uprisings in the Middle East. This program, part of the 20th annual Nation Action Network Convention, is continued in program identification number 298945-1. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298945-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298945-1 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:02:06 GMT Education Secretary Arne Duncan was the keynote speaker at the breakfast hosted by Reverend Al Sharpton's National Action Network on Martin Luther King, Jr's legacy and the future of civil rights in the U.S. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297548-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297548-1 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 01:02:24 GMT The National Action Network held a "Reclaim the Dream" rally at Dunbar High School in Washington, D.C. Speakers included Reverend Al Sharpton, Education Secretary Arne Duncan, Urban League President and CEO Marc Morial, and radio and TV host Ed Schultz. Speakers emphasized civil rights issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295233-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295233-1 Sat, 28 Aug 2010 19:44:00 GMT African American leaders spoke to reporters about a meeting with Commerce Secretary Gary Locke. about efforts by the 2010 U.S. Census to address the issue of undercounting of Blacks. Among the issues addressed were educating the Black community to participate in the census, and advertising, media and financial commitments and other resources that can be used to tackle this issue. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290742-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290742-1 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 04:20:11 GMT The National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) convened their First Annual 2008 National Black Women's Town Hall Meeting at their headquarters. After opening remarks by Dorothy Height, the Landmark of Greatness Award was presented to Barbara McKinzie. Blanche Williams moderated two panels. Among the issues addressed were health care, education poverty, economic and labor concerns, and enforcing community standards. The first panel included Faye Wattleton, Julianne Malveaux, Daphne Valerius, and Sheryl Huggins-Salomon. The second panel included Eleanor Hinton-Hoytt, Jane Smith, Melanie Campbell, Tricia Bent-Goodley, and Avis Jones-DeWeever. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206362-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206362-1 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 15:52:41 GMT Melanie Campbell, who is participating in today's National Black Women's Town Hall Meeting, hosted by the National Council of Negro Women, talked about what black women are considering as they participate in the presidential election later this year. Earlier this year in the "State of Black America" report, Ms. Campbell wrote that health care and economic issues are very important for black women in deciding how they will vote. Ms. Campbell also responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206011-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206011-4 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:03:47 GMT Moderated by Professor Walters, panel members discussed the importance of extending the Voting Rights Act of 1965, some provisions of which expire in 2007. Among the issues they addressed were current strengths and weaknesses of the Act, the likely impact on minority groups and immigrants of a failure to reauthorize the legislation, redistricting procedures, and election procedures used to define eligible voters. After their presentations the panel members answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192790-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192790-1 Fri, 02 Jun 2006 11:35:52 GMT Black leaders spoke to reporters about the urgency to stabilize, repair, and rebuild areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina. They criticized the media's change of focus to looting and vandalism rather than the desperation of the people. They also called for American businesses and citizens to help their fellow citizens saying, "The people are not refugees, they are American citizens." They then answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188659-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188659-1 Sat, 03 Sep 2005 00:55:15 GMT Participants talked about the history and legacy of the 1964 Voting Rights Act, race relations in the U.S., the impact of the act on voter participation and political activism, the pace of social progress, and long-term future of racial diversity. They also answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188415-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188415-1 Wed, 10 Aug 2005 16:02:26 GMT Panelists talked about voting procedures in the 2004 elections. Among the topics they addressed were voter registration, the operation of voting machines and new technologies, rules for counting provisional ballots, and handling of absentee ballots. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184734-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184734-1 Thu, 09 Dec 2004 21:27:34 GMT Black leaders and representatives of get-out-the-vote organizations discussed black voters and the 2004 election. Topics included the increased number of young voters, possible disenfranchisement of minority voters, the NAACP's efforts to make sure all votes counted. Mr. Jackson encouraged the efforts to gain young voters and to make sure that all black voters' votes are counted. Mr. Morial participated by telephone. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184322-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184322-1 Fri, 05 Nov 2004 02:36:52 GMT Witnesses testified about the use of electronic voting machines, potential errors or manipulation of the election results, and recent problems in using newly acquired computerized voting machines. They also talked about probabilities of error, requiring paper records of votes for backup purposes, and the reliability of various technologies. Following the panels the commissioners made remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181700-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181700-1 Thu, 06 May 2004 04:40:28 GMT Ms. Campbell talked about the launch of Unity 04', a new program to encourage African-Americans to register to vote and know their voting rights. She responded to telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179894-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179894-4 Sat, 10 Jan 2004 14:02:32 GMT Officials held a news conference to talk about the Unity '04 Campaign. The campaign was designed to be a voter registration, voter education, and get out the vote effort. After the news conference, the officials responded to questions from reporters. Then Ms. Malveaux moderated a panel discussion about issues of concern to the African-American community. Following opening remarks, panelists responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179800-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179800-1 Tue, 06 Jan 2004 18:01:44 GMT Participants talked about the legacy of the civil rights movement and Martin Luther King, Jr. at a rally to mark the 40th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington in which Dr. King gave his "I Have a Dream" speech. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177883-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177883-1 Sat, 23 Aug 2003 18:54:23 GMT Participants talked about levels of voter turn out in the 2002 midterm elections among the African-American community and the impact that black votes had on election results. They also answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173813-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173813-1 Sat, 16 Nov 2002 18:48:16 GMT Participants talked about voter turnout in the African-American community, problems with treatment of the community in several Florida counties, and other issues facing black voters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161067-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161067-1 Fri, 08 Dec 2000 05:01:14 GMT Thousands gathered on the national mall to renew their commitment to family solidarity and to advocate a number of causes. In a lengthy speech Mr. Farrakhan spoke about a variety of issues including the general election, recent violence in the Middle East, abortion, class divisions, and morality. The rally also included a marriage ceremony for several participants. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159790-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159790-1 Tue, 17 Oct 2000 01:54:03 GMT The panelists discussed reasons for low voter turnout among African-Americans. After their prepared remarks, Mr. Parr served as moderator for general discussion and audience questions. Congressional Black Associates is a nonpartisan organization of congressional staff members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159709-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159709-1 Fri, 13 Oct 2000 02:13:45 GMT Forum participants explored the reasons for political apathy amongst young Americans. They discussed whether this signified a problem for society, and how politicians and others could engage Generation X. They also responded to audience questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/158065-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/158065-1 Mon, 10 Jul 2000 06:03:24 GMT The panel discussed the problems of racism and sexism on college campuses. Mrs. Norton is former chairperson of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12816-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12816-1 Sat, 23 Jun 1990 12:40:00 GMT