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Little Rock, Arkansas, residents looked back to 1958 and 1959, sometimes called the “lost year,” when the Arkansas governor closed the public schools to block desegregation.

Former Bill Clinton presidential campaign staffers talked about their work for their candidate. Topics included his impact on the Democratic Party and African-American voters, and President …

Mark Gearan, White House Communications Director, spoke about the nomination of Joycelyn Elders to become U.S. Surgeon General. He talked about the controversies surrounding Ms. Elders and t…

The opening speeches for the Democratic National Convention. There were brief technical difficulties at the beginning of the program.

Speakers addressed the national delegates.

The Democratic National Convention continued with reports from party officials and the election of officers.

Panelists spoke about the growing role of Black Americans in Southern politics. The panelists argued that Blacks played a more significant role in the election of public officials, and there…

Guests spoke to attendees on a variety of topics affecting southern states.

Mayor Lottie Shackelford talked about the city of Little Rock and hosting the Southern Legislative Conference.