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Ilyasah Shabazz, daughter of the late civil rights activists Malcolm X and Betty Shabazz, discussed her coming of age memoir, Growing Up X, published by One World. It details her childho…

Members of the Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, Restructuring and the District of Columbia heard testimony concerning the social impact of music with violent themes. Raymo…

After remarks by Delores Tucker, chair of the Political Congress of Black Women, the speakers discussed ways to regain Democratic votes in the 1998 elections and beyond, and enumerated the s…

Civil rights activist and U.S. ambassador-designate to Jamaica Shirley Chisholm spoke to a meeting of black women on her agenda for U.S. foreign policy concerning countries in the Caribbean.…

Civil rights activists spoke from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the 30th Anniversary March on Washington entitled, “Jobs, Justice and Peace.” The march, whose participants suppor…

Participants talked to reporters about a campaign to include Sojourner Truth in a monument to the women’s suffrage movement in the U.S. Capitol. Following their remarks they answered questio…

After remarks by members of Congress, panelists debated African-American issues, both conservative and liberal, in the 2000 presidential election. They also answered audience questions.

Thousands gathered on the national mall to renew their commitment to family solidarity and to advocate a number of causes. In a lengthy speech Mr. Farrakhan spoke about a variety of issues i…

Participants discussed many issues associated with race and gender, including rap music, religion, education, and ways in which black women can affect politics. They stressed that the Africa…

Panelists discussed issues relating to racism and gender in society, which was part of the National Political Congress of Black Women’s annual convention. Julianne Malveaux, Radio Talk Show …

Carol Moseley-Braun, the first African-American in the U.S. Senate, spoke to a luncheon gathering. She examined how progress by African-American women is nonlinear as obstacles and challenge…

Attorney General Reno spoke at the national conference of the National Political Congress of Black Women. She outlined the Clinton administration’s support for ensuring diversity in educatio…

During the newspaper roundtable of the Washington Journal, C. Delores Tucker and Wayne LaPierre talked about current news stories of interest to them and took viewer calls.

Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes a…

After meeting with Erskine Bowles, representatives of women’s, labor and other groups talked to reporters. They stressed their support for President Clinton’s Secretary of Labor nominee, Ale…

During a luncheon speech for the National Political Congress of Black Women, Senator Carol Moseley-Braun D-Illinois, spoke about the the proper size and scope of the federal government.

Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with newsmakers, journalists and legislators; and viewer comments by telephone, f…

The NPCBW gave awards to six African-American women who have shown leadership in government or community service. Honorees such as Energy Secretary O’Leary addressed African-American women’s…

Vice President Al Gore spoke about issues affecting African-American communities, including education, the role of government and other topics.

Panelists discuss the status of African-American women and how their position in society can be advanced. They also take questions from the audience.