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The United States World War I Centennial Commission marked the opening of the National World War I Memorial in Washington, D.C., with a video tribute and flag-raising ceremony to honor the…

Joe Biden was officially nominated for the presidency on day two of the Democratic National Convention. Due to social distancing guidelines put in place in response to the ongoing coronavirus…

Former Senator Carol Moseley Braun (D-IL) talked about her early political career before her 1992 election to the Senate. She was the first African American woman U.S. Senator. Ms. Braun also served as…

On the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Boston, MA, party leaders, former presidential candidates and others spoke about Senator John Kerry’s candidacy and building on the unity and…

Nelson Mandela was honored by American leaders for his effort to promote racial equality in South Africa. They praised him for continual work for freedom and the end to apartheid. For his…

Panelists talked about the prospects for an increase in the number of women elected to public office in the 2012 elections. They also responded to questions from the audience.

Seven of the nine Democratic presidential candidates debated a variety of domestic and foreign policy issues. Paul Anger moderated the debate. The candidates responded to questions from Mr.…

Chicago mayoral candidates Migeul del Valle, Gery Chico, Carol Moseley-Braun, and Rahm Emanuel debated various issues.

Chicago mayoral candidates Gery Chico, Miguel del Vall, Carol Moseley Braun, and Rahm Emanuel debated various issues.

Kim Bottomly, Wellesley College President, former Senator Carol Moseley Braun, Amy Goodman, and college educator Susan Douglas, discussed the state of the feminist movement. They talked…

Committee members questioned Supreme Court nominee Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg during the third day of her confirmation hearings. In thirty minute rounds of questioning, senators questioned…

Historians, participants, and spectators talked about the significance of the debates, especially the sixth debate in Quincy, Illinois. Telephone lines were also opened for viewer comments. Professor Splaine…

In a portion of debate which began at about 9:45 a.m. and ends with Senator Byrd’s remarks at noon, Senators debated H.R. 3396, legislation that would define marriage as the union between…

The U.S. Senate continued consideration of the Family and Medical Leave Bill.

Prior to confirmation hearings for Judge John Roberts, a compilation of Senate Judiciary hearings on the nomination of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was shown. Justice Ginsburg’s testimony…

After remarks by Delores Tucker, chair of the Political Congress of Black Women, the speakers discussed ways to regain Democratic votes in the 1998 elections and beyond, and enumerated the…

Ms. Braun, an alumna of The University of Illinois, gave the 2004 commencement address. She discussed lessons she had learned during her tenure as Ambassador to New Zealand, and the…

Ambassador Moseley Braun announced that she would withdraw from consideration for the Democratic presidential nomination ad pledged her support to Governor Dean.

The Iowa Brown and Black Coalition Presidential Forum at the Polk County Convention Center was shown courtesy of MSNBC. Eight of the nine Democratic presidential candidates debated various…

Three of the nine Democratic presidential candidates debated a variety of domestic issues. Mr. Alan moderated the debate. The candidates responded to questions from Mr. DePuyt, Mr.…