Like ours that witnessed the Police Killing of george floyd. The book is challenging and introspective. Its outraged and quiet and devastating. Early in the book ms. Rankin writes i was always aware that my value in our cultures eyes is determined by my skin color first and foremost. Claudia rankin is a poet, and essayist and playwright. She is a professor of poetry at yale, the new book is titled just us, an american conversation. And we find ms. Rankin at her home in connecticut. I really miss talking to you in person in front of a live audience. Im glad we could make this work. But i just have to say im really going to miss that, so welcome. Host thank you so much kerri for having me. Tell me how, in the before times, before the pandemic you imagined you would be traveling in talking about this book, in front of live audiences. You are right. What we are doing is not what i thought i would be doing. I thought that as close as could come to having conversations with different people
Has appeared in many areas. Hes from vermont and is a distinguished professor sociology the Graduate Center and the author of the bestselling for Peoples Movement regulating the poor and why americans dont vote with the late richard gaye. Please join me in using your zoom clap or heart reactions to welcome him to your living room. High everyone thanks for joining us. Fran can hear me with the thumbs up . Yes i can hear you hello everyone. Should we begin our discussion . Sure, sure. Jamie, why dont you begin by telling us a little bit about the book and especially about why you were inspired to work on it. Thanks for hosting this event ive had the pleasure of working with fran for a very long time ive always appreciated your support. So, this latest book, came out with an interest i had a very long time ago i guess about always having a political sensibility that the reduction of worktime is a public good. And should be a goal of social movements. And, it was not until i got to middleb
Villages this morning youll meet the trailblazing teacher who went from teaching history to making history. New week, new storm. We are tracking Tropical Storm zeta, which all but certain to become a hurricane by tonight. Early today starts right now good morning. Thanks for getting your week started with us. Im Lindsey Reiser good to be with you im Frances Rivera we are just over one week from election day in america. President trump is making three Campaign Stops in pennsylvania today while joe biden spent the weekend campaigning in the midwest and overnight 60 minutes aired their interviews with the candidates, including a sitdown with President Trump that was abruptly cut short after a combative back and forth. Do you think that your tweets and your name calling are turning people off no. I think i wouldnt be here if i didnt have social media but the media is fake and frankly if i didnt have social media id have no way of getting out my voice its not over till the bell rings. And i
President has been detained by Security Forces a 3 day state of emergency is in effect stratford has more from the capital bishkek and the parliamentary speaker in the last has announced that there will be no discussion of the state of emergency in this session however the state of emergency is active for the next 3 days starting from 9 oclock this evening which is just under an hour away from now and if parliament has not approved that state of emergency decree to extend it within 3 days then the decree becomes no void so as i say just does seem as if certainly lord order does seem to be returning. North korea has displayed what i believe to be previously unseen Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles that were unveiled adjourning a parade in marking the 75th anniversary of the Workers Party the World Health Organization has warned europe to take Decisive Action to curb soling corona virus infection rates its urging countries to limit large gatherings or expect tough lockdowns the top u.
Court and the chance to make the conversation and connection. A couple of housekeeping things before we get started. In your zoom webinar you can see and hear the speakers but they cant see or hear you. You can youre welcome to post your comments and your thoughts in the chat as we get going am great way to show your appreciation for the author and interact with fellow attendees. You have specific wees you want answered post the questions in the q a module at the bottom of the screen by clicking on the icon that looks like two speech balloons. We will be pulling question from the q a so we ask thats where you put them. Other comments are welcome in the chat. Love and praise nor authors. We are recording the event to look for the video or audio version on our social Media Channels later on. And importantly tonights book is available for sale from greenlight, and its a great way to show your support for both independent book stores leak greenlight and for authors like kerri. You can ordi