[applause] the National Book awards are a huge part of that mission, and it is a thrill to be here with everyone tonight recognizing exceptional literature and increasing the visibility of books which are among the most powerful weapons we have against what has lately felt like an often hostile world. I think this past year has felt overwhelming and disheartening to many people. Its also felt exhausting for women, for people of color, for immigrants, for muslims, for the lgbtq community, for so many groups. To remain on the defensive in nearly every waking hour takes its toll. For some of us, books provide a welcome escape into someone elses world. For others they serve as a valuable resource for arming ourselves with indispensabling knowledge of history. But all books offer something we need so desperately right now; broadened perspective. Books allow us to view circumstances through the eyes of someone else. They cultivate empathy. They inspire action. They make us feel less alone an
Livestock, or mail for short. And youre in charge of everything there. Well, agriculture is life. Its the backbone of our economy. Its a huge responsibility for me. It is a h and youre the youngest member of president ghanis cabinet. Thats right. So no pressure at all. Well, that added responsibility because 75 of our population are youth, age 30 or below. 75 . 75 of our population. Wow. So that added responsibility that i have to do well. Yes, lot of pressure. So, because youre working with agriculture and i know that afghanistan is 80 agricultural and just because of all the wars and war problems in your country, you have a long way to go. And agriculture is the solution. Mmhmm. Without investing in agriculture, well not be able to have longterm stability. Like you said, agriculture is the backbone of our economy. 80 is engaged in agriculture, so thats the only way to go ahead with. Traditionally, in the past, for centuries, we have been involved with agriculture. And used to be, in
[inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] good evening friends. Welcome to the berkeley Hillside Club. The latest in a series of events produced by the wonderful folks at berkeley arts and letters. We are very privileged to have them as a regular contributor to our cultural events here. Evan is the boss and you have him to thank you and his volunteers to thank for all of these wonderful events. [applause] how many of you have been in this hall before . Fair number. That is good. How many of you have not and have not a clue what this place is . Okay, thats great because im good to take about 30 seconds to tell you about the berkeley Hillside Club. It was founded in 1895 women who were really concerned about the plan the city fathers has for laying a Great Organization and paving reading in and says, they got physically active. We think we probably need some more of that these days. They were able to get the city to turnoff the way it has and in large
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Her experience as a ged teacher at rickers prison. Rebcca solnit offer her opinion on changes in the feminist movement. This program contains language some may find offensive. [inaudible conversations] good evening, friends. The latest in the series of events produced by the friends at berkeley arts and letters. We are privileged to have them as a regular contributer to our cultural events. Evan is the boss and you have him and his volunteers to thank for all these wonderful events. [applause] how many of you have been in this hall before . A fair number. That is good. How many havent and havent a clue what this place is . Okay. That is great. I am going to take 30 seconds to tell you about the club. It was founded in 1898 by a group of berkeley women who were concerned about the plans the city fathers had for laying a grid over this thing and paving and grating. Instead they got active, civically active, we think we need more of that these days but they were able to get the city to tu