The New York Times hosted a virtual discussion with African American business leaders on race and economic opportunity. Speakers included former Xerox Corporation CEO Ursula Burns, Vista Equity Partners Founder and CEO Robert Smith along with Michael "Killer Mike" Render, a hip hop artist, entrepreneur and social activist.
The Weekly showcases an interview from Q&A with the Wall Street Journal's Jillian Kay Melchior. She talks about Antifa, a left-wing group that has used violent tactics to further their goals.
President-elect Joe Biden announced key foreign policy and national security posts, including Antony Blinken to be the nominee for Secretary of State and John Kerry as the new special presidential envoy for climate. President-elect Biden said his foreign policy and national security team will make Americans proud again and restore the reputation of the U.S. globally. Following the remarks, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris closed out the event with brief comments, saying the team announced "reflects the best of our nation."
The New York Times hosted a virtual discussion with African American business leaders on race and economic opportunity. Speakers included former Xerox Corporation CEO Ursula Burns, Vista Equity Partners Founder and CEO Robert Smith along with Michael "Killer Mike" Render, a hip hop artist, entrepreneur and social activist.
Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson and former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence Sue Gordon spoke national security threats against America and what policies President-elect Joe Biden might inact to address them. These threats include domestic terrorism, foreign disinformation and climate change. The Center for New American Security hosted this virtual conversation.
Journalist and author Elaine Weiss discussed her book, "The Woman's Hour," about the lead-up to the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution on August 18, 1920, that granted women the right to vote.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson participated in Question Time remotely and fielded questions from members in the House of Commons primarily on the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic. The prime minister, who was self-isolating at home after coming in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, answered questions on U.K.'s current lockdown, Scottish independence, and concerns that even with contact tracing measures, many low-income families cannot afford to self-isolate.
The Hill hosted a series of virtual interviews on race and gender equity issues. Among the speakers were Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-TX), Del. Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon (R-Puerto Rico), New York State Senator-elect Jabari Brisport (D) and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison (D). The Hill Editor at Large Steve Clemons moderated the event.
Journalist and author Elaine Weiss discussed her book, "The Woman's Hour," about the lead-up to the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution on August 18, 1920, that granted women the right to vote.
The Weekly showcases an interview from Q&A with the Wall Street Journal's Jillian Kay Melchior. She talks about Antifa, a left-wing group that has used violent tactics to further their goals.
Journalist and author Elaine Weiss discussed her book, "The Woman's Hour," about the lead-up to the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution on August 18, 1920, that granted women the right to vote.
