Dominated with the effects of spatial structural racism. I want to give a shoutout to the deal, who is the sponsor of this, generously supported by the kellogg foundation. We have just ended our fourth cohort which were celebrating. We will be announcing our fifth. But as a Capacity Building and fellowship Building Program that takes 25 or 30 individuals working at organizations dedicated to Racial Equity and takes a yearlong process of trying to develop skills, teach lessons, build capacity and build trust and fellowship that enables better collaboration in advancing Racial Equity. Thats the deal. Our other partner is pages bookstore. We introduce now susan murphy from pages bookstore. [applause] hello everybody. Thanks for coming. So yes, im susan murphy. I own pages book shop which is on grand river, right near where i am. Were so happy to be here tonight and have jody talk about the book. If youve not read the book, its an easy read, i think, because it is so engaging with the char
Their spirit continues today as america leads humanity into a new chapter of Space Exploration and scientific discovery. By combining the efforts of the u. S. Government with the leaders in private industry, we will reach new heights that until recently we could have only dreamt of. As chair of the National Space council, the Vice President is leading policy development to sustain u. S. Leadership in space and open doors to u. S. Private sector growth. The four president ial policy directives are sparking efforts to put americans back on the moon, unleash commercial use of of space, strengthen u. S. Space awareness, space Traffic Management, and stand up u. S. Space force within the department of defense. This administration is streamlining to better leverage u. S. Commercial space industry. And it is partnering with the commercial sector to ensure that American Companies remain World Leaders in space technology. Of particular note is artemis. Achieving the horizon goal of sending huma
Expanded to black History Month. We would like to thank our sponsors. They include the prince georges truth branch. Usa today. And the law and policy group. We would also like to thank all of those people who make black history happen all year round. The year of 2019 is special for many reasons. We will explore those reasons in two parts. Part i, well talk about the theme for black History Month this year, and that is black migrations. Our press event also includes a panel of scholars who will enlighten this occasion with their expertise on the 400 years of africanamerican perseverance and resilience triggered from that arrival of 20 africans in 1619. But first, if we have her here, were looking for the president of the National Press club, alison fitzgeraldcojak. If youll go get her. Who will come to give welcome in a few minutes. We are also honored to have the presence of dr. Loni g. Bunch iii. The founding director of the National Museum of africanAmerican History and culture, and
Here for black History Month. Now the association for the study of africanAmerican Life and history was founded by dr. Carter god win woodson i started as negro history week and now of course has been expanded to black History Month. We would like to thank our sponsors. They include the prince georges truth branch of u. S. A. Today and the law and policy group. We would also like to thank you all of those people who make black history happen all year round. The year 2019 is special for many reasons. We will explore those reasons in two parts. Part one will talk about the theme for black History Month this year, and that is black my grayings. Our press event also includes a panel of migrations, our press also includes includes scholars who will share their expertise on the 400 years of perseverance triggered by that migration. First, if we have her here, Allison Fitzgerald kojak. You will get her, she will come to give welcome in a few minutes. We are also honored to have the presence o
These welcome drew warned, associate director of policy, office of the Vice President of the United States. [applause] excited to speak to this. First off, i would like to say that space is a top priority of this administration. Through the leadership of the president we have seen remarkable progress in this area. The United States was founded by brave pioneers. Their spirit continues today as america leads humanity into a new chapter of Space Exploration. By combining the efforts of the u. S. Government with the leaders in private industry, we will reach new heights that until recently we could have only dreamed of. As chair of the National Space council, device resident is leading policy development to sustain u. S. Leadership in space and open doors to u. S. Private sector growth. The president ial policy are sparking efforts to put americans back on the moon, unleash commercial use of space, strengthen u. S. Based awareness, space Traffic Management, and stand up u. S. Based force