March on Washington News Conference
Participants talked to reporters about planned events to mark the 1963 March on Washington and honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. They also responded to questions from the reporters…
67 viewsParticipants talked to reporters about planned events to mark the 1963 March on Washington and honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. They also responded to questions from the reporters…
67 viewsParticipants 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.
68 viewsPanelists discussed various issues of concern to the black community such as racial profiling, the impact of the 2000 elections, the outcome of the Million Family March, policy toward Africa…
457 viewsProfessor Walter discussed African-American issues and what significance they have on the campaign. He mentioned also how African-Americans have a similar agenda much like the majority of Wh…
38 viewsDuring a simulcast of the Madison and Company radio talk show, guests and callers talked about the undecided presidential election.
173 viewsAfter remarks by members of Congress, panelists debated African-American issues, both conservative and liberal, in the 2000 presidential election. They also answered audience questions.
290 viewsThe 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. Congr…
230 viewsParticipants talked about reasons to provide reparations to descendents of African slaves.
1,291 viewsPanelists discussed the impact of the Super Tuesday primary elections, what lies ahead for the general elections, and other issues in black politics. Topics included the 1994 change to Repub…
135 viewsA panel at the Close Up Foundation talked about the definition of the alternative press and its function in society. They mentioned ethnicity, ideology, and emphasis as important factors in …
109 viewsAt a panel on urban growth issues held at the National Press Club scholars and civic experts released a series of polls on attitudes of Americans. The findings showed that sprawl has joined …
163 viewsThe National Urban League announced its report, The State of Black America 1999: The Impact of Color-consciousness in the United States. The report examined racial disparities in income, we…
310 viewsParticipants discussed the impeachment proceedings being conducted in the House of Representatives. They believe that the American people do not support impeachment and are ready to move on …
58 viewsMr. Walters and Mr. Frey discussed a newly released study, "New Demographic Divide in the U.S.: Immigrant and Domestic Migrant Magnets". They were members of the panel that released the repo…
43 viewsShelley Kossak and M. Faith Mitchell talked about the efforts of the Population Resource Center to raise awareness and provide information about population issues. William Frey explained cur…
55 viewsChester Crocker, Former Assistant Secretary Of State for African Affairs, and Ronald Walters, Constituency For Africa, Vice President, talked about President Clinton’s agenda for his Africa…
46 viewsA number of domestic and foreign leaders talked about the politics of blacks abroad. They talked about the difficulties they face in dealing with race, class and the community. The forum was…
24 viewsThe professors and Sen. Kennedy talked about issues of race in regard to the Constitution. The participants gave prepared remarks on President James Madison, education, the Memorial Fellowsh…
332 viewsReverend Jesse Jackson, Founder and President of the Rainbow/ Push Coalition, and representatives of several other minority organizations, including the National Coalition For Homelessness &…
96 viewsAfrican-American participants and experts on the U.S. legal system reflected upon their experiences in law education and practice. They also spoke on the utility of the law for the African-A…
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