Patrick Deneen argued that America needs a new elite that champions the interests of ordinary Americans. He was joined by Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH), Heritage Foundation president Kevin Roberts, and Washington Post columnist Christine Emba. This event was hosted by the Intercollegiate Studies Institute and held at Catholic University in Washington, DC.
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Annette Gordon-Reed recalled the announcement of the end of slavery in Texas on June 19, 1865. This was a virtual event hosted by the Free Library of Philadelphia.
Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) spoke about his life and political career and offered his thoughts on America's future. The American Enterprise Institute in Washington, D.C., hosted this program.
Ilyon Woo chronicled the enslaved couple William and Ellen Craft's escape to freedom with Ellen posing as a wealthy, disabled white man traveling with William as "his" male slave.
Manhattan Institute fellow Heather Mac Donald argued that the pursuit of racial equity by progressives is leading to mediocrity in American businesses and institutions. This event was hosted by the Manhattan Institute in New York City.
Washington Post reporters Robert Samuels and Toluse Olorunnipa ("His Name was George Floyd"), historian Kerri Greenidge ("The Grimkes") and author Ellis Cose ("Race and Reckoning") discussed slavery and race in American history. This event was part of the 2022 Miami Book Fair.
Filmmaker Michael Pack, who served as CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media under President Donald Trump, talked about his book "Created Equal," about the life and career of Justice Clarence Thomas. The book is based on dozens of hours of interviews with Justice Thomas and his wife, Ginni. This interview was conducted at FreedomFest, an annual libertarian conference held this year in Las Vegas.
Nick Tabor traced the history & impact of nearby industries on Africatown in Alabama, a community established by the last slaves brought to the U.S. in 1860. He reported on the conditions of the community up through today with some direct descendants of the founders of Africatown still residing in the community. He was interviewed by White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council Vice Chair Catherine Flowers.
Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Riley argued that the policies during the Trump administration improved the economic lives of black people. He was interviewed by Trump Administration former Acting Chairman of the Council on Economic Advisers Tomas Philipson.
Clark Atlanta University professor Daniel Black looked at racial tensions in America through a collection of essays. The Atlanta History Center hosted this event.
Julio Rosas, senior writer for Town Hall, talked about his coverage of Antifa during the protests that took place in the summer of 2020 and argues that the mainstream media failed to report on how destructive they were. During this virtual event, Mr. Rosas was interviewed by radio talk show host Larry O'Connor.
Rev. Otis Moss, successor to Jeremiah Wright as senior pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, spoke with Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) about overcoming the political & spiritual challenges of today.
Manhattan Institute senior fellow Rafael Mangual argued that defunding the police and introducing more leniency in the criminal justice system would disproportionately harm black and brown Americans. This virtual event was hosted by the Manhattan Institute in New York City.
Yale University professor David Blight discussed a series of short biographies from Yale University Press that illustrate the concept of African American identity.
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Annette Gordon-Reed recalled the announcement of the end of slavery in Texas on June 19, 1865. This was a virtual event hosted by the Free Library of Philadelphia.
Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) spoke about his life and political career and offered his thoughts on America's future. The American Enterprise Institute in Washington, D.C., hosted this program.
Ilyon Woo chronicled the enslaved couple William and Ellen Craft's escape to freedom with Ellen posing as a wealthy, disabled white man traveling with William as "his" male slave.
Manhattan Institute fellow Heather Mac Donald argued that the pursuit of racial equity by progressives is leading to mediocrity in American businesses and institutions. This event was hosted by the Manhattan Institute in New York City.
Washington Post reporters Robert Samuels and Toluse Olorunnipa ("His Name was George Floyd"), historian Kerri Greenidge ("The Grimkes") and author Ellis Cose ("Race and Reckoning") discussed slavery and race in American history. This event was part of the 2022 Miami Book Fair.
Filmmaker Michael Pack, who served as CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media under President Donald Trump, talked about his book "Created Equal," about the life and career of Justice Clarence Thomas. The book is based on dozens of hours of interviews with Justice Thomas and his wife, Ginni. This interview was conducted at FreedomFest, an annual libertarian conference held this year in Las Vegas.
Nick Tabor traced the history & impact of nearby industries on Africatown in Alabama, a community established by the last slaves brought to the U.S. in 1860. He reported on the conditions of the community up through today with some direct descendants of the founders of Africatown still residing in the community. He was interviewed by White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council Vice Chair Catherine Flowers.
Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Riley argued that the policies during the Trump administration improved the economic lives of black people. He was interviewed by Trump Administration former Acting Chairman of the Council on Economic Advisers Tomas Philipson.
Clark Atlanta University professor Daniel Black looked at racial tensions in America through a collection of essays. The Atlanta History Center hosted this event.
Julio Rosas, senior writer for Town Hall, talked about his coverage of Antifa during the protests that took place in the summer of 2020 and argues that the mainstream media failed to report on how destructive they were. During this virtual event, Mr. Rosas was interviewed by radio talk show host Larry O'Connor.
Rev. Otis Moss, successor to Jeremiah Wright as senior pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, spoke with Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) about overcoming the political & spiritual challenges of today.
Manhattan Institute senior fellow Rafael Mangual argued that defunding the police and introducing more leniency in the criminal justice system would disproportionately harm black and brown Americans. This virtual event was hosted by the Manhattan Institute in New York City.
