Erica Williams talked about Campus Progress, an arm of the Center for American Progress. In her role as deputy director, she directs national campaigns on issues of interest to 18-27-year olds. Prior to joining Campus Progress, she was a field associate for the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights. She is also the founder and host of “Firestarters,” a monthly web cast interview program. Video clips were shown of the Reverend Al Sharpton, Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele, and Professor Cornel West at the State of the Black Union forum held February 28, 2009, in Los Angeles.