Honored to have all of you here. [applause] as we host our first Congressional Black Caucus annual legislative conference and brain trust on Foreign Policy. This years discussion will focus on the continent of africa, the challenges it faces and its future as a rapidly growing continent. Our theme is our africa, our future. Which coincides with and takes its inspiration from the 60th anniversary of the african union. Celebrated this year. We are having this conversation at a time of tremendous challenges but also tremendous opportunities for the people of africa. Africa is dealing with the growing threat of the climate crisis. With severe drought, famine reimaging the horn of africa the increasing instability. But africa is also undergoing a tremendous Economic Growth. The center for international internationaldevelopment projecn african countries will be among the 15 Fastest Growing economies over the next five years. Improving Education Systems increase trade are already improving th
Good afternoon everyone. I am congresswoman i am truly honored to have all of you here. [applause] as we host our first Congressional Black Caucus annual legislative conference and brain trust on Foreign Policy. This years discussion will focus on the continent of africa, the challenges it faces and its future as a rapidly growing continent. Our theme is our africa, our future. Which coincides with and takes its inspiration from the 60th anniversary of the african union. Celebrated this year. We are having this conversation at a time of tremendous challenges but also tremendous opportunities for the people of africa. Africa is dealing with the growing threat of the climate crisis. With severe drought, famine reimaging the horn of africa the increasing instability. But africa is also undergoing a tremendous Economic Growth. The center for international internationaldevelopment projecn african countries will be among the 15 Fastest Growing economies over the next five years. Improving Ed
She questioned the superintendents raise. Stop resisting. I am not. You just pushed me to the floor. Who was in the wrong . All that, plus james franco fights back against new Sexual Harassment claims just days after winning a golden globe. The shortage making this years flu season even more dangerous. And today exclusive skating star, Ashley Wagner joins us for her first live interview since not making the olympic team. To get those scores, im furious. Does she have regrets . And could she still realize her Olympic Dreams. Today, january 10th, 2018. From nbc news, this is today, with Savannah Guthrie and hoda kotb, live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. And good morning, everybody. Welcome to today. Thank you so much for being with us on a wednesday morning. Were very happy to have Ashley Wagner right here in our studio. Right over there, by the way. Shes always outspoken. Were going to hear what she has to say a week after that controversial decision. Absolutely. Lets get to our t
Superintendents raise. Stop resisting. I am not. You just pushed me to the floor. Who was in the wrong . All that, plus james franco fights back against new Sexual Harassment claims just days after winning a golden globe. The shortage making this years flu season even more dangerous. And today exclusive skating star, Ashley Wagner joins us for her first live interview since not making the olympic team. To get those scores, im furious. Does she have regrets . And could she still realize her Olympic Dreams. Today, january 10th, 2018. From nbc news, this is today, with Savannah Guthrie and hoda kotb, live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. And good morning, everybody. Welcome to today. Thank you so much for being with us on a wednesday morning. Were very happy to have Ashley Wagner right here in our studio. Right over there, by the way. Shes always outspoken. Were going to hear what she has to say a week after that controversial decision. Absolutely. Lets get to our top story, though. T
She questioned the superintendents raise. Stop resising. I am not resisting. Who was in the wrong . All that, plus james franco fights back against new Sexual Harassment claims days after winning a golden globe. The shortage making this years flu season even more dangerous. And today, exclusive skating star, Ashleigh Barty wagner joins us for her first live interview since not making the olympic team. You can get those scores, i am serious. Does she have any regrets . And is there a chance she could still realize her olympic dream in today, wednesday, january 10th, 2018. Announcer from nbc news, this is today with Savannah Guthrie and hoda kotb, live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. Good morning, everybody. Welcome to today. Its 7 00 a. M. On the west coast. We are glad tf you with us. We are glad to have Ashleigh Barty wagner with us. Interesting to see how she is feeling. She is never shy about speaking out. So it will be nice to hear what she has to say a few days after that mom