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so we re right back on pace with our program. and the next gentleman who is about to speak, it s such an honor that he s here. i grew up reading about this guy in history books, and just being blown away by the work that their organization was able to accomplish. i think a lot of times when people think of the black panther party ac they see these tough guys with a military berets and the leather jackets and thinks. but what many people don t understand is they were out there putting together programs to eject people and give them breakfast before school. they had their own ambulances and paramedic system set up, and they really out there to help the community to protect their community. so it s such an honor that today mr. bobby seale, one of the cofounders of the black panther party is here today. [applause] i was blown away talking to them on the phone, just knowing that he s up there in age, and i read about it in my history books. he still so sharp with the stori ....
is brought to you today by your cable or satellite provider. and now on booktv, we are live with author, journalist and history professor herb boyd, professor boyd who teaches at the city college of new york and writes a column for new york amsterdam news is of the author or editor of many books including autobiography of a people, and his latest black k detroit: a people s history of self-determination. host: author herb boyd with us on this independence day weekend. professor boyd, what is july 4 me deal? guest: it means the same thing what it meant to frederick douglass, you know. while you can have the general celebration and everything, we have a different perspective from the african-american community. this was a long history to understand exactly the distinction in terms of the celebration for one community and the kind of lack of observers on the other part of the community. what does it mean to people who have a history of bondage, history of segregation, ....
thing what it meant to frederick douglass, you know. while you can have the general celebration and everything, we have a different perspective from the african-american community. this was a long history to understand exactly the distinction in terms of the celebration for one community and the kind of lack of observers on the other part of the community. what does it mean to people who have a history of bondage, history of segregation, a history of jim crow is him. you have to understand that kind of sensitivity that might be distinct from one community to another. obviously when you start talking about this history of this country and the role of african-americans in terms of providing that celebration, that s a whole other question. because we been in the forefront of the so-called battle for freedom, justice and liberty in this country from day one, from day one. going back to chris come in terms of the so-called boston massacre, since that moment, and you can look at it ....
and it was hard to get people back in or whether we weren t just on the ball. that is very important future. dr. clancy, we found veterans who died of drug toxicity reported hallucinations and subsequently died by suicide and reported homicidal thoughts. are these improved outcomes you are referring to? no, they are not mr. chairman. in response to the report ba noted it would conduct reviews and develop a plan to determine and address the fact is contributing to coding variances. this was to be completed by march 2015. has this been completed? it is in progress. we are not completed yet. i will also add in addition to that i have been meeting inspired by it by the gao report and at their feet back with dr. kudler and others to figure out the veterans we think are struggling the most with mental health disorders that we should be targeting to make sure that they are getting the best possible care. thank you. when do you think that report will be done? i will ....
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