On this 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington, Economic Policy Institute's Adewale Maye and Michael Tanner of the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity discuss policy solutions aimed at advancing racial equality.
2024 Republican presidential candidate Governor Doug Burgum (ND) delivered remarks and met with voters at a barbecue hosted by former Senator Scott Brown (R-MA) in Rye, New Hampshire. He discussed his policy disagreements with "Bidenomics," and shared his thoughts on the first Republican primary debate, which he participated in, calling it "political theater." The governor also took attendees' questions on various issues, such as education, fentanyl trafficking, and uniting the country. Governor Burgum used crutches during this event amid recently tearing his Achilles tendon while playing basketball with staff members.
Economic Policy Institute's Adewale Maye discusses his new research which found post-civil rights era legislation has largely failed to address widening racial disparities in wages, wealth, and homeownership for Black Americans.
Michael Tanner of the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity discusses his research on expanding economic opportunity, not reparations, to reduce racial economic disparities in the U.S.
Advocates gathered to honor the 60th anniversary of the "March on Washington" at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC. Speakers included public officials, businesspersons, entertainers, union leaders, clergy members, media personalities, and legal professionals. The Rev. Al Sharpton and the family of Martin Luther King Jr. headlined the event. The original March on Washington occurred amid the civil rights movement and was a protest against social inequalities facing African Americans. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech at the historic gathering. On this anniversary of that event, Martin Luther King III said, "I'm very concerned about the direction our country is going in, and it is because instead of moving forward, it feels as if we're moving backward."
A group of former Afghan government officials, including the former ministers for public health and education, joined the Wilson Center for a virtual discussion on the Taliban's governance following the U.S. withdrawal of troops two years ago. Several topics were addressed, including the Taliban's governing style, public health challenges, education, and the treatment of women and girls in the country. They also touched on the role of the international community and whether the Taliban will concede to international demands to create a more inclusive government.
Economic Policy Institute's Adewale Maye discusses his new research which found post-civil rights era legislation has largely failed to address widening racial disparities in wages, wealth, and homeownership for Black Americans.
Marc Morial, the National Urban League president, is among those speaking at a Georgetown University discussion on the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington.
"Hate must have no safe harbor. Silence is complicity. And we must not remain silent," said White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre as she began the press briefing addressing the shooting in Jacksonville, Florida. She was joined by Director of the Office of Public Engagement Stephen Benjamin who commemorated the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington and took reporter questions. Additional topics discussed included emergency preparedness for Tropical Storm Idalia, back-to-school, and Covid-19 vaccines.
Historian Richard Bell talks about Thomas Paine's popularity in 1776 after publishing "Common Sense" and his reputational decline after the American Revolution.
Grove City College president Paul McNulty taught a class about the development of the U.S. Constitution and what he believes are its main principles: republicanism, the separation of powers, and federalism. Mr. McNulty served as deputy attorney general in the George W. Bush administration from 2006 to 2007.
Marc Morial, the National Urban League president, joined a discussion with religious leaders, theologians, and civil rights advocates on the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington hosted by Georgetown University. A variety of topics were addressed, including the importance of the March and its impact on the civil rights movement, the state of civil rights in the world today, and the importance of economic and social justice. They also touched on the role of the Catholic church during the March on Washington and what they need to do today to advance civil rights and economic justice.
Michael Tanner of the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity discusses his research on expanding economic opportunity, not reparations, to reduce racial economic disparities in the U.S.
Historian Richard Bell talks about Thomas Paine's popularity in 1776 after publishing "Common Sense" and his reputational decline after the American Revolution.
Grove City College president Paul McNulty taught a class about the development of the U.S. Constitution and what he believes are its main principles: republicanism, the separation of powers, and federalism. Mr. McNulty served as deputy attorney general in the George W. Bush administration from 2006 to 2007.
2024 Republican presidential candidate Governor Doug Burgum (ND) delivered remarks and met with voters at a barbecue hosted by former Senator Scott Brown (R-MA) in Rye, New Hampshire. He discussed his policy disagreements with "Bidenomics," and shared his thoughts on the first Republican primary debate, which he participated in, calling it "political theater." The governor also took attendees' questions on various issues, such as education, fentanyl trafficking, and uniting the country. Governor Burgum used crutches during this event amid recently tearing his Achilles tendon while playing basketball with staff members.
