They understood race discrimination, that was odious. But most men at that time thought that the law was riddled with genderbased distinctions but they operated in the womens favor. Like, a woman did not have to serve on a jury if she did not want to. So that was a benefit. Eavesdropping reflected curiosity. I think that is what drew me. Charlie a rare conversation with Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Justice Sonia sotomayor. As you know, the Supreme Court kicked off its term with only eight Supreme Court justices. Today, we hear about the court and the love of law from two justices. Let me begin and take note of the fact that they are both written books. Sonia sotomayor, my beloved world. Justice ginsburg, my own words. It is a compilation of speeches and essays she has written. I want to start with this. Looking back on your life, Justice Ginsburg, thinking even though it was incorporated in speeches, what was that like for you, to put your own life in focus . How was that . Justice ginsburg
My parents thought that teaching would be a good occupation from me. Women were not welcome as doctors, lawyers, and engineers. I realized i was facing an audience that did not know what i was talking about. They understood race discrimination, that was odious. But most men at that time thought that the law was riddled with genderbased distinctions but they operated in the womens favor. Like, a woman did not have to serve on a jury if she did not want to. So that was a benefit. Eavesdropping reflected curiosity. I think that is what drew me. Charlie a rare conversation with Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Justice Sonia sotomayor. The Supreme Court kicked off its term was only eight justices after the death of antonin scalia. Tonight we hear about the court and the love of law from these two justices. Let me take note of the fact they have both written books. Sonia sotomayors book, my beloved world. Justice ginsburgs book, my own words. It is a compilation of speeches she has written. I want to
Tv,ext on American History former law clerks to Supreme Court Justice Thurgood marshall examine his legacy. He served from 1967 to 1991. Panelists, including Supreme Court Justice Elena kagan, remember that time working for the first African American member of the court and discuss his opinions on landmark cases. We recorded this at the u. S. Second Circuit Court of appeals in new york city. It is about two hours. Today is a special day. In theus are here Thurgood Marshall u. S. Courthouse to celebrate an american hero, Thurgood Marshall, whose memory this magnificent courthouse is dedicated, in this courthouse where he served on the Second Circuit. We welcome our cspan audience to our proceedings as well. Our gathering is at the intersection of two initiatives which have engaged the court of the Second Circuit the last two years. Initiatives which i had the privilege of proposing and which have taken life because of the creative and dedicated work of remarkable colleagues of the bench
Celebrating its sesquicentennial, 150 years, founded in 1867, a university that originally started with nine students in the basement of the sharp street Methodist Episcopal Church, now celebrating 150 years and has nearly 8000 students. It is a history and a legacy that is tied to historically black colleges and universities. In 2017, there are nine historically black colleges and universities that will celebrate their 150th anniversary, and these are Morgan State University in baltimore maryland, Howard University in d. C. , johnson c. Smith in north carolina, barber scotia in north carolina, talladega alabama, Saint Augustine in north carolina, alabama State University in alabama, fayetteville State University in north carolina, and Morehouse College in georgia. In 1867, these nine historically black colleges and universities formed the largest concentration of any historically black college and university established in any single year. 1965, the Higher Education act of 1965 formal
Celebrating its sesquicentennial, 150 years, founded in 1867, a university that originally started with nine students in the basement of the sharp street Methodist Episcopal Church, now celebrating 150 years and has nearly 8000 students. It is a history and a legacy that is tied to historically black colleges and universities. In 2017, there are nine historically black colleges and universities that will celebrate their 150th anniversary, and these are Morgan State University in baltimore maryland, Howard University in d. C. , johnson c. Smith in north carolina, barber scotia in north carolina, talladega alabama, Saint Augustine in north carolina, alabama State University in alabama, fayetteville State University in north carolina, and Morehouse College in georgia. In 1867, these nine historically black colleges and universities formed the largest concentration of any historically black college and university established in any single year. 1965, the Higher Education act of 1965 formal