It has been eight days since coronavirus was declared a Global Pandemic and our way of life gets turned upside down the president signs a relief package which could include direct payment to americans. The first coronavirus case was diagnosed in the country fearly two months ago now the number of confirmed cases has escalated reaching more than 8,600. Those numbers are expected to spike as more tests become available. Two members of congress announce they tested positive for the deadly disease mario and ben mcadams announced they are selfquarantining as ventilator numbers reach a critical state, auto makers gm and ford are considering the same nike is donating more than 15 million to help support employees. The majority of donations will benefit relief efforts in oregon but boston and memphis will also receive support as well as some countries overseas in los angeles 50 grab and go food centers are helping to get a warm meal. It started afz schools were closed earlier this week country
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Smithsonian associates. To our members, im so glad that youre here. Its your support that makes events like tonights possible. And to the many of you joining us for the first time, equally warm welcome and an invitation to explore the wide range of programs we offer here at smithsonian associates. Before we begin, now is the perfect time to turn off your cell phone or anything else that might make noise during the program. Thank you for doing that. In february of 2016, a team of New York Times staffers discovered dozens of unpublished photographs in the newspapers archive. Some of these were published in a hugely popular multimedia series, unpublished black history. The monthlong series explored the history behind the photos garnering 1. 7 million views and thousands of comments from readers. Were thrilled to welcome tonight two of the authors involved with creating the book inspired by their discovery. Unseen unpublished black history from the New York Times Photo Archives which is av
Photographs in the newspapers archive. Some of these were published in a hugely popular multimedia series, unpublished black history. It explored the history behind the photos garnering 1. 7 million views and thousands of comments from readers. Were thrilled to welcome tonight two of the authors involved with creating the book inspired by their story, unseen, unpublished black history from the New York Times Photo Archives available for purchase and signing following the program. Darcy evely is a contributing photo editor at the New York Times and creator of the lively morgue. And rachel ellesworns writes about race and Race Relations as a contributing writer for the New York Times, author of american tapestry, ancestors of my shell obama published in 2012. Moderating this evening, rea el co combs. She also serves as the head of the museum earl w and ammanda Stafford Center for media arts. Please join me in welcoming them. [ applause ] i would like to echo laurens wonderful comments an