http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/5648 Elaine Jones'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) Sat, 25 May 2013 22:28:10 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=5648&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/5648 136 488 Head shot of {$person->name} Participants in Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 campaign for the Democratic Party presidential nomination discussed the campaign. They spoke about campaign experiences, Kennedy's message to the American people, civil rights issues, and his impact on the political process. John Seigenthaler moderated. Kathleen Kennedy Townsend made opening remarks. The forum "To Seek a Newer World: The Life and Legacy of Robert F. Kennedy" was sponsored by the Freedom Forum, Vanderbilt University, and the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial. It was held at the Newseum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205647-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205647-1 Wed, 28 May 2008 06:34:56 GMT March 16, 2008 marked the 40th anniversary of Robert F. Kennedy's announcement of his candidacy for president of the United States. Historical film footage from the 1968 campaign was shown. Colleagues, and journalist shared memories of the campaign and how it affected the nation. The panelists responded to questions submitted by audience members. Senator Edward Kennedy made closing remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204540-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204540-2 Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:10:21 GMT Marian Wright Edelman, founder and chairman of the Children's Defense Fund and an organizer of Dr. King's Poor People's March; Peter Edelman, aide to Robert F. Kennedy; and Elaine Jones, former president of the NAACP's Legal Defense and Educational Fund participated in the second panel of a forum titled "JFK, MLK, and RFK: 1960-1968." They discussed the years 1963 to 1968 as well as the continuing relationship between Martin Luther King, Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy concerning civil rights. The panelists also spoke about Reverend King and Senator Kennedy's growing opposition to the Vietnam War. Following their discussion, the panelists responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. NPR's Senior Correspondent Juan Williams moderated the panel. A brief video clip of Robert Kennedy's April 1968 speech on Martin Luther King, Jr.s death was shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189516-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189516-2 Thu, 24 Nov 2005 19:37:48 GMT Participants talked about the legacy of the decision in [Brown v. Board of Education] on the 50th anniversary of the landmark case. Among the topics they addressed were the state of race relations, current education policies, and the impact of the case on American society. They also answered questions from the audience. The event was held at the National Theater. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181853-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181853-1 Sun, 16 May 2004 00:00:07 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181618-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) National Press Club http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181618-1 Wed, 28 Apr 2004 22:17:37 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178371-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178371-2 Tue, 07 Oct 2003 20:48:15 GMT Participants spoke to reporters about a Supreme Court decision on Affirmative Action programs at the University of Michigan. The Court ruled in favor of admissions policy at the university's law school while striking down undergraduate policies that used a point system to evaluate applicants. Following their remarks they answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177151-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177151-1 Tue, 24 Jun 2003 04:24:34 GMT Panelists talked about affirmative action, including the case pending before the U.S. Supreme Court challenging the University of Michigan's affirmative action admissions policy. Following prepared remarks, the panelists responded to questions and comments from the audience. Representative Davis moderated the forum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175811-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175811-1 Sat, 29 Mar 2003 04:13:19 GMT Ms. Jones talked about community involvement in public education, improving education standards in minority communities, and legal issues involving education. Following her remarks she answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173774-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173774-1 Tue, 12 Nov 2002 09:03:27 GMT Mr. Donahue moderated a panel discussion about the state of civil liberties in America following September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Among the topics they addressed were governmental treatment of the Arab-American community, the range of executive authority in pursuing terrorists, law enforcement and treatment of detainees in terrorism cases, and potential judicial reactions to new regulations regarding civil liberties. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169022-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169022-1 Sun, 10 Mar 2002 05:02:06 GMT In a forum titled, "Where Do We Go From Here?: Chaos or Community? Black America's Vision for Healing, Harmony and Higher Ground," black leaders talked about African-American issues since the September 11 attacks. This event was sponsored by Tavis Smiley Presents. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168784-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168784-1 Sun, 24 Feb 2002 01:30:03 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166359-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166359-1 Sat, 29 Sep 2001 04:32:12 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165558-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165558-1 Wed, 08 Aug 2001 00:00:00 GMT Leaders of the legal community addressed the kickoff event of the American Constitution Society (formerly the Madison Society), a new national organization working to transform the legal debate from the classroom to the courtroom. The society was established to counter the conservative-leaning Federalist Society. Among the issues they addressed were constitutional interpretation and civil rights issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165426-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165426-1 Sat, 04 Aug 2001 22:50:31 GMT Panel members participated in a roundtable concerned with women's rights and affirmative action. They discussed whether affirmative action is still required in education, employment, and the law. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/110061-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/110061-1 Thu, 13 Aug 1998 14:01:00 GMT Civil rights leaders spoke on the future of civil rights and recommended ways to improve the social and economic conditions of minorities. Enforcement of civil rights and workers' rights were also discussed. Rev. Jackson's closing speech was on the democratization of capital. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/110057-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/110057-1 Sun, 16 Aug 1998 20:07:00 GMT Judges, lawyers, and law professors spoke about the future of the legal profession, and challenges facing it as the 20th century draws to a close. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/107895-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/107895-1 Fri, 26 Jun 1998 13:01:00 GMT Panelists discussed the events in 1963 that forced leaders to focus on the Civil Rights Movement. They talked about the continued segregation and discrimination against African-Americans, and how the efforts of Martin Luther King, Jr. and other civil rights activists helped make the country aware of needed change in regards to civil rights of minority groups. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/104990-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/104990-1 Thu, 31 Dec 1998 09:21:11 GMT Panelists discussed issues relating to racism and gender in society, which was part of the National Political Congress of Black Women's annual convention. Ms. Malveaux moderated the discussion. Following the panelists' discussion, they took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/91358-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/91358-1 Tue, 16 Sep 1997 09:28:00 GMT The SCLC held its 40th anniversary meeting and heard from panelists on the state of African-Americans in the United States. Mr. Gordon moderated the panel which focused on education and Mr. Lowery talked about the progress of the SCLC and the future of the civil rights movement. The panelists talked about issues of particular importance to them and then discussed those issues following their prepared remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/88425-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/88425-1 Wed, 06 Aug 1997 06:49:00 GMT William T. Coleman was the first black law clerk in the U.S. Supreme Court. He clerked for Justice Felix Frankfurter, after which he worked for the NAACP. In 1995 he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest U.S. civilian award. At a ceremony held in the U.S. Supreme Court courtroom, Mr. Coleman was praised by friends and colleagues and was presented with the Wickersham Award for exceptional public service and dedication to the legal profession. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79239-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79239-1 Sun, 23 Mar 1997 16:00:00 GMT After listening to the oral arguments, Rep. McKinney and plaintiff supporters and representatives of the state of Georgia, the defendant, talked to reporters. The Supreme Court heard arguments concerning the Georgia Supreme Court's new congressional districting plan which reduces the minority districts from three to one. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77221-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77221-1 Tue, 10 Dec 1996 01:00:00 GMT Professor Ogletree moderated this panel discussion on race and the law among judges, law professors and attorneys. They examined a wide range of issues, including the racial injustice within the U.S. justice system and the need for political as well as judicial solutions to it, and whether African-American judges and lawyers can be objective due to their unique experiences of discrimination. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77633-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77633-1 Sat, 04 Jan 1997 07:26:00 GMT The panelists examined the importance of maintaining and preserving affirmative action policy. Following prepared remarks, they took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67269-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67269-1 Sun, 24 Sep 1995 09:42:00 GMT The participants briefed reporters and answered questions about the support for a California initiative that would eliminate state affirmative action programs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/64748-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/64748-1 Wed, 26 Apr 1995 18:56:00 GMT The Supreme Court heard arguments in two cases involving alleged race-based congressional redistricting. The two cases concern Louisiana' s 4th district currently represented by Cleo Fields and Georgia's 11th district currently represented by Cynthia McKinney. They and others involved commented on the cases after the court session. The Court's decision is expected in July. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/64649-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/64649-1 Thu, 20 Apr 1995 04:43:00 GMT Secretary Cisneros and other administration supporters talked about the administration's proposal to reform the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The plan includes budget cuts, the elimination of 4400 jobs and the consolidation of sixty programs into three block grants dedicated to public housing, community development and housing subsidies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/64079-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/64079-1 Tue, 21 Mar 1995 07:39:00 GMT Ms. Jones talked about the legacy of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the civil rights movement. Dr. King would have celebrated his 66th birthday on January 15, 1995, but was killed in 1968 at the Lorraine Hotel in Memphis. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/62708-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/62708-1 Mon, 16 Jan 1995 17:57:00 GMT After arguing their case before the Court, attorneys talked about [Missouri v. Jenkins], a case which deals with alleged segregation in Kansas City Schools. Part of the controversy surrounds the plaintiff's use of test scores to show that the school reforms have not ended segregation. The origins of the case date back to the 1970s. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/62669-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/62669-1 Sun, 15 Jan 1995 06:39:00 GMT The panelists discussed the role of free speech in America, focusing on the point at which one person's right to freedom of speech conflicts with another's right to be free of harassment and discrimination and how the conflict should be handled by the law. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61729-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61729-1 Sat, 26 Nov 1994 16:38:00 GMT During a forum on criminal justice and the recently passed crime bill, the panelists discussed additional legislative steps which might be taken on the national and local level to reduce crime. The panel discussion is part of CBC's annual legislative conference. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60219-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60219-1 Sat, 17 Sep 1994 06:01:00 GMT Participants discussed crime legislation and the immediate and long-term effects it will have on legal issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/54075-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/54075-1 Mon, 31 Jan 1994 13:12:00 GMT Supreme Court nominee Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Attorney General Reno and other female lawyers spoke during a luncheon honoring recipients of the Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award sponsored by the American Bar Association Commission on Women in the Profession. Judge Ginsburg, scheduled to be sworn in as a Supreme Court justice on August 10, and the other recipients thanked their mentors and associates for the honor and spoke briefly on what receiving the award means to them. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/48272-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/48272-1 Wed, 11 Aug 1993 09:33:35 GMT Representatives of several civil rights and minority organizations spoke in a news conference to criticize the decision of President Clinton to withdraw the nomination of law professor Lani Guinier for the position of Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights in the Department of Justice. The president announced the withdrawal earlier in the evening in a news conference in the White House, and said that upon review of her legal writings, he found significant differences between his views and those she expressed in her writings. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/42111-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/42111-1 Fri, 04 Jun 1993 04:59:00 GMT The participants discussed the creation of a national service ethic in this country. This forum took place before Congress passed the National Service Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/51373-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/51373-1 Mon, 11 Oct 1993 22:37:00 GMT Three legal analysts discussed the nomination of Yale Law School professor Drew Days for the position of solicitor general by the Clinton administration. The solicitor general argues the case for the federal government in cases before the Supreme Court. The participants in the roundtable discussion spoke on Mr. Days' career and experience for the position. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/40816-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/40816-1 Sat, 22 May 1993 23:03:00 GMT The committee heard testimony on the nomination of Francis Keating for U.S. Circuit Judge in the 10th District. The committee questioned Mr. Keating, who is currently employed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and also heard from a panel of members of interest groups concerned with Mr. Keating's nomination and a panel of Mr. Keating's colleagues in the Department of Housing and Urban Development. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/27313-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/27313-1 Sun, 26 Jul 1992 16:41:00 GMT Two representatives of the NAACP commented on the confirmation hearings of U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Clarence Thomas to the Supreme Court following the day's session of the hearings. Ms. Jones said that while the NAACP expected Judge Thomas to defend his record in the hearings, the NAACP had not expected Judge Thomas to either express forgetfulness or deny his previous statements concerning civil rights. Ms. Jones said she had not expected Judge Thomas to metaphorically state, "apples are oranges or . . . pink is green." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/22553-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/22553-1 Fri, 13 Sep 1991 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Jones and Mr. Rodriguez talked about the first day of the confirmation hearings of Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas. Ms. Jones, who opposed the nomination, said that Mr. Thomas gave contradictory testimony, citing a specific example where Mr. Thomas denied having read a report and ignoring a ruling of the Supreme Court. Mr. Rodriguez, who supports the nomination, said that he was not concerned about these issues and that Mr. Thomas did well at the hearing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/31528-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/31528-1 Tue, 10 Sep 1991 19:24:00 GMT The NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, a separate organization from the NAACP, held a news conference to announce its opposition to the nomination of U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Clarence Thomas to the Supreme Court seat vacated by the resignation of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. The civil rights group said the nomination of the black judge would threaten civil rights already "under siege." The organization had researched the public record of Judge Thomas as a judge in the D.C. Court of Appeals and during his tenure as the head of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/20443-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/20443-1 Tue, 13 Aug 1991 16:58:00 GMT The committee heard testimony on S.250, the National Voter Registration Act of 1991. The second in a series of hearings on voter registration, witnesses included representatives of civil rights groups, election officials, and a voter registration organization. S.250, the "motor-voter" bill, would make voter registration possible through automobile license branches in connection with driver's license registration. With voter registration indicated on the driver's license, voters would not have to go through separate elaborate registration methods in order to vote. Opponents of the bill claimed the new voter registration procedures would be extremely costly to state and local governments, would increase the likelihood of fraud in voter registration, and would represent overreaching federalism encroaching upon the rights of local governments. Representatives of "Rock the Vote" described efforts to increase registration through music and advertising directed to youth. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18143-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18143-1 Tue, 28 May 1991 10:04:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10561-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10561-1 Tue, 09 Jan 1990 22:03:00 GMT The committee continues consideration of the nomination of William Lucas to the top civil rights position in the Justice Department. Rep. Conyers reappears before the committee to rescind his support of the previous day. He bases his action on the testimony given by Lucas the previous day in response to questions about the impact of civil rights court decisions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8452-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8452-1 Fri, 21 Jul 1989 16:30:10 GMT The survey conducted by Harris explores Americans' attitudes towards race. Specifically, the survey sought to accomplish three things: (1) to track the attitudes about race relations over time, (2) to learn more about the American underclass, and (3) to contribute to the debate over civil rights. The survey finds that while many blacks feel racism still exists, many whites do not. However, both favor policies to improve the conditions of the underclass. Also discussed, in considerable detail, is the actual conducting of the the poll. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5742-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5742-1 Thu, 12 Jan 1989 19:40:00 GMT The leadership of NAACP, National Organization of Women, National Women's Political Caucus and Leadership Conference for Civil Rights expressed their opposition to the nomination of William Rehnquist to Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Note: this program is incomplete. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/150251-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/150251-1 Mon, 28 Jul 1986 15:22:00 GMT