Death toll from September 11th, 3,103 people in this country died yesterday. The gut punch comes when you realize that Many Americans have almost gotten used to Reading Numbers like that. Actually, four days in the past week have ranked among the deadliest days in this countrys history, ever. The pearl harbor attacks that killed 2,400 people will forever be remembered and described as a day that will live in infamy, as proclaimed by fdr, and in the aftermath of September 11th, president george w. Bush asked for prayers for all of those who grieve for the children whose worlds were shattered that day. Yet today, 3,000 families wake up wondering what life looks like now, today, without their loved one beside them. And we wait for the president or really anyone to acknowledge the somber occasion in any way. No reference to the death toll or to the virus, for that matter, on Donald Trumps twitter field. Instead, tweet after tweet after tweet about the election he lost in the most secure el
Sworn in. Finds he spends the weekly where you get your podcasts. Previously, on american artifacts, tour guide eric finley took us from the safe slave market to africa town founded by captives of the slave ship clotilda up next in part two, we pick up the story after the civil war with mr. Finley describing how African Americans established businesses on the north side of town. This is the first African American mortuary in the state of alabama. They originally opened in 1880s. They built this building in the 1900s. But the real story is mrs. Allen. She started a private school directly behind us in the 1880s. It was called the Josephine Allen institute. Because in the 1800s before the emancipation proclamation, it was against the law for africanamericans to be educated. After the emancipation proclamation, schools started opening everywhere. She opened one to educate young africanamericans. This family actually came to mobile, from virginia. They were never slaves, they were elite. T
Todays conversation and to have this chance to speak with dr. Rice. I have to start on a personal note though because we are living in such a stressful time. How are you doing . How are you holding up . Where are you right now . Well, i am in california, and i am doing just fine. Like most, quote, knowledge workers, i am able to work from home. I did hear a funny line the other day, im not sure whether im working at home or living at work. But im finding this a time when i am actually pretty productive. Im able to do almost everything remotely. Im trying to keep up my exercise routine. Im practicing the piano so i can wrestle choppin to the ground. Ive just become director of the hoover institution. But frankly the time off the road, not on airplanes, allowed me to make a smooth transition. All in all, that plus keeping in touch with friends and family by zoom or by text, its really quite okay. Its quite okay. Well, condy rice, 2020 has been and i have to say first of all, it sounds li
Plus how one person helping to test a new vaccine is dealing with side effects. And a song for change. Country superstar maren morris drops a Surprising New song overnight with a powerful message. How it was partly inspired by black lives matter. Cannot wait to hear it. First, heres todays eye opener. Its your world in 90 seconds. President trump and Melania Trump have tested positive for covid19. The president said theyll begin their quarantine immediately. All of this comes after hope hicks, one of President Trumps closest aides, also tested positive. People from the military or from Law Enforcement and they come over to you and they want to hug you and they want to kiss you. You get close and things happen. Its had a Ripple Effect on the stock market all around the world. The house of representatives passed a 2. 2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill. The opposition is almost guaranteed in the senate. Lets come together. Find our common ground. More evacuations in Northern California
Students who brought the lawsuit. Welcome to the special presentation celebrating the 50th anniversary of a important milestone in u. S. History and for First Amendment rights. We are joining you live from the auditorium of the state Historical Society in iowa and we are in des moines. With us today are more than 200 students from schools across this state, we are joined online by students in classrooms across the country. Say hello everybody. applause in december 1965 mary beth and john tinker along with their friend Chris Eckhart wore black bands to school to protest the war in vietnam they were sent home and suspended from school. The students were told they couldnt return to school until they agreed to end their protest. Through their parents, the Students School sued the School District for violating their right to free expression. Culminated in the Supreme Court decision 15 years ago on february 24th, 1960, nine the court ruled seven to two that students do not shed their Constit