Gentlemen. We just completed the Film Festival showing im not sure negro by james baldwin. The keynote speaker spoke about that particular film and since he is the biographer, the most important voices. Herb boyd is a founder of the metro times and has an experience in launching at Wright State University now very extensive and in many ways like malcolm x. Having spoken at harlem and detroit. We are happy to have him and doctor reda the former director of studies at michigan State University and is currently professor of International Relations and african affairs. Shes written seven books, five in print and several Journal Articles on topics that include the comparative politics and relations of africa, corporate development. An exemplar for the studies excellent work if you havent seen it, though bookstore and of course now the book entered today we want a complete sellout of that book. Also the Award Recipient of the Outstanding Dedicated Service to the community by the association
World. Power lunch starts right now welcome to power lunch and welcome back to Tyler Mathisen im michelle carusocabrera. The dow is aiming for the first up day in five it was up triple digits and now higher by only five points and avis is soaring. The company is partnering with googles selfdriving car division and arconic, much more on this hour for power lunch. A report by the cftn says the merger with walgreens will probably get approval. Brian . Thank you very much new data showing in the first quarter, u. S. Property insurers had their biggest catastrophic losses since 1994s north ridge california earthquake. Losses totalling 7. 5 billion. And Warren Buffett investing 377 million and the Martin Shkreli jury trial selection some of the Major Technology names are taking a hit on the President Trump travel ban news. Well go to Hampton Pearson at the Supreme Court where the president is now weighing in as well hampton . Reporter how you doing, brian . We have the Supreme Court giving a
We will leave the ceremony at the white house to go to todays White House Press briefing by treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin and Principle Deputy sar Sarah Huckabee sanders just getting underway. Thank you. Today the Trump Administration is continuing its efforts against the government of north korea. Despite multiple u. N. Security council resolutions, imposing international sanctions, the government of north korea continues its nuclear and Ballistic Missile programs. Today treasurys Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has found the bank of dandong to be a Foreign Financial Institution of primary Money Laundering concern under section 311 of the usa patriot act. This bank has served as a gateway for north korea facilitating millions of transactions for Companies Involved in north Koreas Nuclear and Ballistic Missile programs. The United States will not stand for such action. This will require u. S. Banks to ensure that the bank of dandong does not access the u. S. Financial system d
Distinguished chairman, Ranking Member of the Homeland Security committee, congressman Benny Thompson of mississippi. Congressman thompson has been a champion for protecting the homeland of our country. And really has been a persistent advocate, dissatisfied sometimes in what has happened. Hell talk about that. But as we go into the fourth of july weekend, were here to talk about something, about our democracy. And what our founders sacrificed for us to be able to have the sacred right to vote. How that has been fought for over the years. For women, for the africanamerican community, for women later and what it means to have an assault on it by a foreign power. Before i yield to mr. Thompson, though, i just wanted to Say Something about the Health Care Bill. As you know, Mitch Mcconnell is postponing his very damaging, the vote on this bill and its a setback for them, but its not a victory for us. This is progress, in terms of exposing the bill for what it is. But more needs to be done
As with much of womens history, her story is generally relegated to second tier when talking about her husband, so it is a pleasure tonight to have william hazlegrove here to share his expert perspective and thoughts on her contributions to history. His new book is a look at her role after wilson suffered his debilitating stroke. This latest book is just one of 13 of his books. After his talk books will be , available to purchase and im sure he would be happy to sign them. Please be sure to connect with us through our website and social media so we can keep you uptodate on our Upcoming Events and exhibitions. We will be opening our latest exhibition on october 28. It is called evolving elections. It looks at the 1916 and 2016 elections. Which we will all be glad his history some. One of our most popular events, vintage game nights, is coming up. Please ask any of the staff who is here on how to get involved. Without further ado, william hazlegrove. [applause] mr. Hazelgrove thank you f