Charter communitions, along with these Television Companies come support cspan2 as a public service. Welcome again to the 16th National Black writers conference. My name is Erica Buddington and as you for of langston league, a consulting curriculum from the specialize in cultural affirmative Chuck Schumer materials and writing for latenight segment called how to begetter . Speaking of how we got here, we are all here for a roundtable discussion entitled the souls of black folk telling our stories. Todays roundtable title is taken from w. E. B. Du bois Landmark Book the souls of black folk and in this regard todays speakers will discuss how their work speaks to the publics expense of black people throughout the African Diaspora through fiction, poetry, drama and acidic each writer featured here today will illustrate the ways in which his or her work speak to the complex experiences of black people in the literature and beyond. I i know at the 16th National Black writers conference, but
17 years. He is still recovering from an injury back in october and has not played since. Still, lewis is likely to return to the field for sundays game against the colts but that could be his last home game. He will definitely be missed in baltimore. He had a great career but 17 years is a long time to play football. That is a long time. Probably been beaten up a little bit. Ready to take it easy. We still have more ahead, answered, traffic and all your top stories. Fox 5 morning news continues right now. Right now. President obama now back in hawaii with his family to finish out their annual year end vacation. President rejoined the first lady and his daughters yesterday and spent the day enjoying a round of golf and then speaking on the phone with new Jersey Governor Chris Christie regarding aid for victims of Superstorm Sandy. Mr. Obama also signed the fiscal cliff deal into law last night using an auto pen, a device that copies his signature. First family is scheduled to return to
Saturday said it strained cred yulty that they even briefed the british officials about it and never provide the information to mr. Trump. Nancy pelosi has succinctly put it, all roads lead to putin. Joining me is malcolm nance the author of the plot to betray america, Jennifer Ruben and Charlie Savage from the New York Times and one of the reporters who broke this huge story. He is also the author of power wars. Charlie, i want to reiterate for our audience Kayleigh Mcenany issued a statement and here is what it said. The United States receives thousands of intelligence reports a day and theyre subject to strict scrutiny. While does the u. S. Does not routinely comment on the the chief of staff can all confirm that neither the president or the Vice President were briefed on the alleged russian intelligence. This does not speak to the that does not seem credible that something of this importance would not be told to the u. S. Commander in chief that the soldiers under essentially his c
Demonstrations calling for changes in policing. Hundreds of protesters were on the streets of the city of atlanta, highways were blocked, a restaurant in the upper right corner there of the screen burned. Police used tear gas on demonstrators to clear the crowds. This was over the killing of this man you see here, Rayshard Brooks. A 27yearold African American who was shot and killed by an Atlanta Police officer. He was shot in a fast food parking lot friday night after a struggle with police and within the past 24 hours, the officer who shot him has been fired, his partner is on administrative duty and the Atlanta Police chief has stepped down. This is coming in the context of this national, really global moment, but here in the u. S. , about policing specifically and were covering all the angles of it. Were going to start with cnns Dianne Gallagher who is in atlanta following the shooting in the city and the subsequent protest. Dianne, i understand the protests wrapped up just a few h
Down at a golf course near the Santa Monica Airport after this distress call from pilot Harrison Ford. 53178. May day. Witnesses say ford appeared to navigate away from homes before crash landing. Golfers immediately went over and helped the 72yearold actor out of the plane. Emergency responders arrived shortly afterward. Assistant l. A. Fire chief patrick butler. They found a singleengine plane aircraft that had had a medium to high impact on the ground with one male victim who at the time was conscious and breathing. Reporter witnesses said ford was bleeding from the head was alert and talking. He suffered basically some moderate trauma, and he was alert and conscious. Reporter ford started his movie career as a swashbuckling space pilot but began Flight Training in earnest in the 1990s nch hes been collecting and flying modern and vintage airplanes ever since. Cbs news aviation and Safety Consultant Sully Sullenberger has flown with ford. Im sure hes flun out of that particular airp