The virginia Virginia Society on behalf of everyone is made today possible im honored to be the first to welcome you to the Virginia Museum of history and culture. applause im so thankful to see such a remarkable turnout today as we dedicate our father arthur ashe boulevard, we open our newest exhibition, together we mark the 400 anniversary of captive africans in english north america. Todays gathering is one of remembrance and reflection, it is also one of celebration. We are gathered on the front lawn of a very historic institution. In fact, this is the oldest Cultural Organization in the commonwealth of virginia, founded in 1831. For nearly 200 years, we have been collecting materials for the purpose of telling the story of this place. Some 14 million historical artifacts are housed within the walls behind me. We have much to be proud of. But we still have so very much we must do to be the state History Museum we all deserve. The one that represents all and welcomes all. applause d
For for some conversation for just few minutes because we do have the next event thats coming in in 15 minutes. Lets give dr. Katz, a round of applause. Thank you. Thank. Kerry is a journalist and journalist and Editorial Board member with the san antonio expressnews, where he is the first black metro desk journalist. He has covered local and National News events and social for more than three decades. Hes the author of clowns and rats scare me and most recently just published more finish lines. Two cross notes on race, redemption, hope. He lives here in san antonio. Please join me in welcoming cary clack. I know the best part of this is that kerry is going to share some stories with us so well get to that. I think pretty quickly on and talk a little bit about whatever wherever you want to take it. But i thought i would just open with that kind of broad question that starts with today and reaches back. The new collection, which represents a period of your career, if you could kind of t
Jesus Jesse Esparza tsai. We want to thank cspan tv. We want to thank all of you. And the author will be available for for some conversation for just few minutes because we do have the next event thats coming in in 15 minutes. Lets give dr. Katz, a round of applause. Thank you. Thank. Kerry is a journalist and journalist and Editorial Board member with the san antonio expressnews, where he is the first black metro desk journalist. He has covered local and National News events and social for more than three decades. Hes the author of clowns and rats scare me and most recently just published more finish lines. Two cross notes on race, redemption, hope. He lives here in san antonio. Please join me in welcoming cary clack. I know the best part of this is that kerry is going to share some stories with us so well get to that. I think pretty quickly on and talk a little bit about whatever wherever you want to take it. But i thought i would just open with that kind of broad question that start
Make purchases. Well thank we want to thank dr. Jesus Jesse Esparza tsai. We want to thank cspan tv. We want to thank all of you. And the author will be available for for some conversation for just few minutes because we do have the next event thats coming in in 15 minutes. Lets give dr. Katz, a round of applause. Thank you. Thank. Kerry is a journalist and journalist and Editorial Board member with the san antonio expressnews, where he is the first black metro desk journalist. He has covered local and National News events and social for more than three decades. Hes the author of clowns and rats scare me and most recently just published more finish lines. Two cross notes on race, redemption, hope. He lives here in san antonio. Please join me in welcoming cary clack. I know the best part of this is that kerry is going to share some stories with us so well get to that. I think pretty quickly on and talk a little bit about whatever wherever you want to take it. But i thought i would just
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