But deadlocked on the most serious charge, firstdegree murder of jordan davis. Chante africanamerican dead over rap music. 12 of 16 president s owned slaves and many had slaves in the white house. This is not a history that we were taught, is not a history that is taught on the take about the president , the history of the United States. Clarence lusane on the black history of the white house. And former fcc commissioner Michael Copps on the proposed time Warner Comcast merger. Many times over the past year, they approve that. Then the competitor comes in and says we have to get bigger. It is day after day while consolidation continues and diversity and competition suffers. Up. Ll that and more coming welcome to democracy now , democracynow. Org, the war and peace report. Im amy goodman. Jury has convicted michael dunn of three counts of attempted murder for opening fire on a car of unarmed black teenagers over an argument over loud music at a gas station in jacksonville but the jury d
Part of our program tonight by calling us, sending its tweets, or posting a basic look what you have learned or questions about some of the history we have had on display during the past year. Them introduce the guests. Mayo, is responsible for putting together the first ladys exhibit. Nice to see you again. She was also one of four academic advisors for this entire series. Mcbride, sheita has become first lady scholar. She is on the board of the White House Historical association, our partners. A little later on, Richard Norton smith will be joining us. Ladies program on first and as that wraps up, he will be joining us at the table. Let me ask both of you about first ladies. Why are they interesting . I think because they present thatwindow of the past women could relate to, particularly women. I think womens history has been hidden for so long that this gave women the way in which they could access the past through the lives of the first ladies. I found it fascinating. Do these wome
So americans are not very reflective. That its wonderful to have love, but where is the interior of our soul . Do we think about where we fit in to the dysfunctions . The word that he wouldnt necessarily understand. But its one thats very owerful. When we distrust politicians are we really saying that we istrust ourselves . What is so great about the United States . We acknowledge these types of breakages between ourselves and the outcome of policy. He would say it does not fit very well, that we distrust institutions in a country we profess to love. Join me in thanking dr. Farrier. [captioning performed by national captioning institute] [captions Copyright National cable satellite corp. 2014] on the next washington journal, Kevin Kuhlman looks at how the Health Care Laws impacting Small Businesses round the country. Then Brian Moulton on samesex marriage. Demrt Obama Administration released its final Cybersecurity Framework report. Guidelines for companies to improve security. On tues
Today as a Public Service by your cable provider. Coming up in a moment, the final program in our first lady series with a look at their role and influence in history. Followed by ken ham and bill merits ofating the evolution and creationism. Then the bbc first correspondent jane little. She delivered the keynote address on medias coverage of religion. The first ladies worked to make the white house a family home. Tonight, on our series finale, we will look back at the lives of these women from Martha Washington to Michelle Obama, how the role of first lady has evolved, and how certain individuals have helped define the job. Good evening and welcome as we spend the next few hours wrapping up our yearlong series. What is going to be important about these final two hours is you. We hope that you will be a major part of our program tonight by calling us, sending us tweets, or posting on facebook what you have learned or questions about some of the history we have had on display during the
Of introducing what many people consider . The brightest jewels in the crown of a first lady historians of america, so starting with dr. Barbara perry. And while dr. Perry is walking up here. It should be noted that she just came out today with an article. In the publication the hill on first ladies in war and as as barbara said she she was inspired by the association. And she is the gerald bayless professor and director of president ial studies the university of virginias miller center. And currently serves on the board which we are very honored the board of directors of the White House Historical association. Joining her on stage our panelist. Dr. Diana carlin professor emerit of communications and many have called her the queen of communications at Saint Louis University and then we have dr. Catherine al gore who made a very fabulous statement earlier today in the session the president of the massachusetts historical society. And dr. Stacy cordary, which i understand is a british wa