Good morning everyone. Good morning. May i ask that you take your so that we may begin. So again, good morning. Im Jennifer Jones, austin board member for the National Network and i run a policy and Advocacy Organization poverty policy organization based in new york city. Every year, on mlk day, we gather heree to remember dr. Kings legacy. And to reflect and refocus on the work we all, we all are doing to keep his dream alive andp make it live here in america. In 1991, the National Actions network was founded in the spirit and tradition of dr. King andng ever since 26 years 26 yes plus, this civiles organization superbly led by its leadser reverend sharpton has been a preeminent leader in fight for civil rights. Again, iing with all of you this morning. As we prepare now, to break the nights fast, board member will come and bless the the food. And thenth well all watch to lt every voice video. Shall we pray gracious father and creator and sustainer of all thing hads. We come hereof th
Being here today as part of the remarkable event as you know press is turning 100 this year and this month we have partnered with u of i library in order to kick off a year filled with workshops, panel, exhibits and more. Todays panel is a particularly important one. Lorrie mathison current director is joined by her two predecessors in this position willis to add Historical Context to this event ill share with you that the university of Illinois Press had six directors. In its 100 years and only four of those served in the fulltime capacity. So the reflections that we hear today encompass nearly 50 years of the presses history. It is my pleasure to introduce our moderator for todays panel dr. James d. Anderson. Ill stand on this. Dr. Anderson currently serving as dean of the school of education. Hes held other key leadership roles during his nearly 50year tenure at the university of illinois including head of the department of education policy organization, and leadership. Dr. Angder s
University press have only six directors and its 100 years and only four of those served in a fulltime capacity. So, but reflections that we hear today encompasses 50 years of history. It is my pleasure to introduce the moderator for todays panel, doctor james anderson. Doctor anderson serves as the dean of the school of education and has held leadership roles during his nearly 50 year tenure at urbanachampaign including serving as the head of the department of education policy organization and leadership. Doctor anderson was selected in 2016 as the unified president ial fellow and is known internationally as the groundbreaking scholar in the history of education and School Achievement in the u. S. Hes a member of the National Academy of education and is a professor of history of American Education and endowed member on the campus. Hes also served on the faculty board of the University Press during each of the tenures of the panelists today and we thank him for being here to lead us th
Book tv is back live in austin for the second day of the texas book festival. Over the next three hours you will hear them discuss Sexual Assault on campuses. The first the professors Carol Anderson on racism in america. This is a book tv on cspan two. [indiscernible] welcome to the 26th annual texas book festival we appreciate you coming out in support of all of our authors and just in general great literature. A few housekeeping things. President and ceo in a gentle reminder for you to please silence your cell phone or turn them off. After our session here the authors will be signing books. And remember when you buy a book at the festival you support the author the festival in the local independent bookstore. Its mission is to support low income schools in texas. For your purchases they go very long way. And then you have the book drive going on its running a book drive to raise money to help rebuild the libraries affected by hurricane harvey. A donation of 15 and the foundation will
Well, there is simon cowell. He said something that made melbe so mad she got up and walk. Look at that. And she leaves. Now, i think she was serious. I think she was really mad. Because he said something nasty about her marriage. Which certainly has not gone well. Okay. Well, another celebrity photo leak. This time, tiger woods, lindsay vaughn, theyre the victims. Well, how theyre fighting back, this morning. Now, hole on. Are they still together . No, no, no, but still blinking up pictures when they were together. They did one of my no nos, took a naked picture every themselves . And now it is time for all of us to see from throwing water to Water Bottles, we will show you what bloggers are putting out there this is the secret for better skin care so we will put this trend to the test. Basically, empty Water Bottles. Cupping Water Bottles on your face. It doesnt hurt. The person who doesnt have to do it always says that. Well do it on karen. First im hearing about it, excited about.