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Civil rights leaders talked about race and poverty in the United States. They focused many of their remarks on Dr. Martin Luther King’s beliefs and teaching regarding poverty. Other topics…

Economist Julianne Malveaux talked about her life and career and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the economic recovery, the presidential…

Tavis Smiley moderated a forum on women, children and poverty in the U.S. Speakers included CNBC’s Suze Orman, Labor Secretary Hilda Solis, Pulitzer Prize winning author Sheryl WuDun. and…

Authors talked about their books on African-American economic history. They responded to questions from members of the audience. “Black Wealth Past and Present: The Politics of Black Wealth” was…

The veteran White House correspondent explores the long history of black service in the home of the president of the United States. From the slaves who built the house to generations of…

Richard Lui moderated a panel of government officials, activists, and activists on minority education issues. Topics included the measurement of student achievement and business community…

Participants spoke about the state of the black union at an event titled “We Count! The Black Agenda Is the American Agenda.” They focused on challenges facing the African-American community and the nation,…

Experts from the corporate and business world talked about methods to survive and thrive in the current economic climate. They focused on minority business ideas and community-based…

Civil rights activists, scholars, and policy analysts gathered to discuss their thoughts and insights on the challenges facing African-Americans. Tavis Smiley moderated a question and answer session…

Bev Smith and Charles Ogletree moderated a panel of African American leaders and academics who spoke about the 2008 presidential election, the significance of President-Elect Obama’s victory, and the potential…

The National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) convened their First Annual 2008 National Black Women’s Town Hall Meeting at their headquarters. After opening remarks by Dorothy Height, the…