Truth branch of asalah, usa today, and the law and policy group. We would also like to thank all of those people who make black history happen all year round. The year 2019 is special for many reasons, and we will explore those reasons in two parts. Part one will talk about the theme for black History Month this year, and that is black migrations. Our press event also includes a panel of scholars who enlightened this occasion with their expertise on the 400 years of africanamerican perseverance and resilience triggered from that arrival of 20 africans in 1619. But first, if we have her here, were looking for the president of the National Press club, Allison Fitzgerald cojack, who will come go get her who will come to give welcome in a few minutes. We are also honored to have the presence of dr. Lonnie g. Bunch iii, the founding director of the National Museum of africanAmerican History and culture and also a centennial ray of light. Thank you. Thank you, dr. Bunch. Thank you for your o
Will she make history tonight or will donald trump pull off an upset in the race for the white house after one of the most divisive campaigns in modern u. S. History . When mexico sends its people, they are not sending their best. They are not sending you. They are not sending you. They are sending people that have lots of problems and they are bringing those problems. They are bringing drugs. They are bringing crime. They are rapists, and some, i assumeme, are good people. E. Amy andnd voters are not just deciding the president ial race. The u. S. Senate is up for grabs and possibly the house. We will be live for the next five hours in this democracy now special, bringing you Election Results from around the country and voices you wowont hear anywhere else. All that and more, coming up. ,is is democracy now democracynow. Org, the war and , peace, and the presidency. Juan polls have just closed in georgia, indiana, kentucky, south carolina, vermont,t, and virginia. We a are likelely ju
You will be part of really making this nation that great again but as great as it can become and the continued pursuit of greatness. Id like to thank mark mario, all of our panelists, sponsors and you for attending the morning session. Lets not leave this discussion in the room but take it to the power and use it for the greater good of our brothers and sisters who are disproportionately and adversely affected by the criminal Justice System. President obama pledged more than two hundred inmates a few days ago and most of them were black or brown. He understands the system as it is now working but hes on his way out. We must continue his momentum to right the wrongs that created this lopsided Justice System in the first place. Get ready. This is going to be a bumpy ride no matter who succeed. With that i bid you all audios and pleas enjoy the remainder of your day. I hope to see you all tonight at the gala and see you in the trenches when the convention is over, thank you. [applause]. T
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