Participants talked about the legacy of the decision in Brown v. Board of Education on the 50th anniversary of the landmark case. Among the topics they addressed were how the decision was re…
505 viewsIn the first panel of an afternoon session titled “State of the Black Union 2005: Defining the African American Agenda,” Tavis Smiley moderated a discussion on framing a contract or covenant…
3,767 viewsFormer White House Counsel Abner Mikva and Judge Shirley Abrahamson from the Wisconsin Supreme Court spoke about the status of the judiciary as an equal branch of the federal government thro…
104 viewsOne year after Justice Kennedy asked the American Bar Association for recommendations on the state of federal sentencing and incarceration in U.S. prison, the Justice Kennedy Commission rele…
104 viewsJustice Anthony Kennedy helped to dedicate the ABA’s new headquarters in Chicago, an event delayed one day by the funeral of President Ronald Reagan, who appointed Justice Kennedy to the Sup…
126 viewsAs part of an oral history project conducted as he retired, Justice Blackmun conducted a tour of his chambers on July 7, 1994 and spoke about his experiences on the court. Mr. Archer ta…
205 viewsFormer Mayor of Detroit Dennis Archer talked about legal issues, including military courts, attorney-client privilege, minorities in the legal profession, sentencing guidelines, and his own …
54 viewsMr. Archer talked to reporters about the future agenda of the American Bar Association. Among the topics he addressed were sentence guidelines, legal needs of service members, affirmative ac…
35 viewsPanelists spoke to students about the impact of television cameras in the courtroom. They also talked about potential coverage of future Supreme Court proceedings. Following their remarks th…
121 viewsOn day two of the American Bar Association House of Delegates meeting, the delegates voted on various reports and elected officers and members of the board of governors. Chairman James Cheek…
296 viewsAt the annual house of delegates meeting of the American Bar Association, Robert Hirshorn, the group’s outgoing president, addressed the group. The event also featured a speech by William We…
158 viewsParticipants talked about local responses to terrorist threats and attacks. Among the issues they addressed were funding local response efforts, coordinating resources and information, and l…
34 viewsParticipants talked about homeland security issues and the role of local and state government in maintaining safety and security.
96 viewsPanel discussion hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation about election reform. Participants include Reps. Richard Gephardt (D-Missouri) and Charles Rangel (D-New York) as well a…
110 viewsNewly appointed administration officials spoke about their departments and their agenda for the next few years. Among the topics they addressed were the relationship between federal and loca…
42 viewsFollowing introductory remarks from Mayor Archer, Secretary Thompson spoke about the need for better health care, community development, and poverty reduction.
57 viewsThe general session of the winter meeting of the Democratic National Committee was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer. Speeches were made by the general and national chairs. A v…
95 viewsThe executive committee discussed the 2002 congressional and gubernatorial races and handled administrative matters.
196 viewsTelephone lines were open for viewer comments on news of the day including environmental policy. Mr. Archer by via telephone also talked about headline news stories.
89 viewsAfter the conclusion of the national convention, the Democratic National Committee held a business meeting. DNC officers and others praised the success of the convention and talked about the…
182 views
