Topics included Media Coverage of ferguson every chokehold verdict. The and the chokehold verdict. Welcome to the present club for a very timely discussion on coverage of race in america. How will we doing and how can we do better. This program has been planned jointly by the National Press club and the local press club. Tonight is historic because of how we came together this evening as partners to discuss the very issue that once divided the organizations race. The 107th president of the press club. I want to know if you presence of john hughes, the 108th president acknowledged the presence of john hughes, the 108th president. One of the highlights of my year as president was to be invited to speed in this very room speak in this very room for the 70s anniversary of the press club that was formed by africanamerican journalists in a time they were denied membership in the National Press club. Africanamerican journalists and communicators have been active members since 1955 and we are
Mr. Walker thank you for allowing us to lead with an important piece of legislation. We celebrated the life of Martin Luther king junior. We now have the opportunity to act upon one of the greatest gin justices of our time. All across america, vulnerable young men, women children and entire families are being victimized. These human beings are being seen as a commodity valued for the profit they can return. We must not remain sigh lept but rather respond. Victims can be hidden in plain sight. However, we know that the United States is considered a leading destination of human traffickers. It is a top source of income for organized crime and involves more than half the street gangs. From our big cities to small towns this industry is here and unless we move quickly, it will be here for some time. It is growing and must be eradicated. Officers and prosecutors and non profit groups are on the front lines of this battle and pleading for our help. We hear your voices. Most importantly, we h
York chokehold burtis good evening and welcome to the press club for a very timely discussion on race coverage in america. How are we doing . How can we do better . This program has been plan to jointly by the National Press club and the Capital Press club. Tonight is historic because of how we came together here this evening as partners to discuss the very issue that once divided our two organizations. Race. The 107th president of the press club, i want to acknowledge the presence of the 108th president of the is club who took office last week. Thank you for being here. One of the highlights of my year was to be invited to speak in this very room at the 70th anniversary celebratory awards meeting of the cap patel press club captial Capital Press club. African american journalists have been members of the national is club since 1950 five, and were proud that many have been in leadership positions over the years. I also am proud, very proud thats one of our newest members is the preside
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