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Day one of the 2016 Democratic National Convention included first lady Michelle Obama, 2016 Democratic presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT), and immigration advocate Astrid S…

Former President Bill Clinton spoke at a rally for his wife’s campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination. Former President Clinton spoke about the historic nature of this election a…

At the 33rd Annual Convention of the National Conference of Black Mayors a roundtable discussion was held called “Lessons I’ve Learned: Leadership from a Mayors Perspective.”

Former Denver Mayor Wellington Webb talked about his autobiography, Wellington Webb: The Man, the Mayor and the Making of Modern Denver, published by Fulcrum Publishing. He described his thr…

Democratic leaders, including former Presidents Carter and Clinton, spoke about the 2004 election campaign, Democratic Party values, and building a united front to elect Senator Kerry. Senat…

Mayors talked about emergency preparations, emergency response infrastructure, and information coordination in the event of a disaster or terrorist attack. This event took place on the openi…

At the National Conference of Black Mayors, participants talked to corporate executives about the importance of public and private partnerships at the local level. During their remarks they …

Candidates, officials and others spoke to delegates about the Democratic agenda. They also approved reports from several committees and approved the party platform.

Local and national leaders talked about the new economy and its implications for government and business. Vice President Gore delivered a campaign speech that focused on the friendly economi…

Participants gathered to promote equality and equal rights for members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered community. Among the issues addressed were same sex unions, hate crimes…

Secretary Bill Richardson and others spoke to the National Conference of Black Mayors about the impact of the 2000 census on black communities. They stressed the importance of all citizens c…

President Clinton and members of Sane Alternatives to the Firearm Epidemic (SAFE) spoke about gun safety and efforts to require child safety locks on all new guns. President Clinton said tha…

Secretary Slater spoke briefly about legislation to increase the research and development appropriations for transportation. Mayor Webb introduced the president and enumerated the kinds of a…

Mayors and Administration officials talked about their efforts to improve gun safety in America. They focused on local efforts regarding litigation against gun manufacturers. They also talke…

Mayor of Denver, Wellington Webb, called on presidential candidates to work closely with mayors around the country to build platforms addressing several urban issues including better gun con…

Elected officials and religious leaders spoke in favor of stricter gun controls and against gun violence. Among the issues they addressed were school violence and loopholes by which gun show…

Surrounded by police officers, President Bill Clinton announced a new gun “buyback” program that would provide $15 million to local police to purchase and destroy firearms. He also called on…

Mayor Webb of Denver, CO discussed a March on Washington by mayors, police chiefs, and religious leaders to put pressure on Congress to enact more stringent gun control legislation. He also …

Participants spoke about local and state solutions to various domestic problems. They focused on academic achievement and various mentoring and funding programs that have enabled children to…

Participants discussed various issues about African-Americans and the cities in which they live. They urged the federal government to give federal funds directly to the cities so that the mo…