That these numbers and just the tremendous trauma that the black community in particular is facing in this moment. And perhaps that will make them take Racial Health disparities more seriously. Woodruff all that and more, on tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by moving our economy for 160 years. Bnsf, the engine that connects us. Fidelity investments. Consumer cellular. Financial Services Firm raymond james. Johnson johnson. Supporting social entrepreneurs and their solutions to the worlds most pressing problems skollfoundation. Org. The lemelson foundation. Committed to improving lives through invention, in the u. S. And developing countries. On the web at lemelson. Org. Supported by the john d. And catherine t. Macarthur foundation. Committed to building a more just, verdant and peaceful world. More information at macfound. Org and with the ongoing support of these institutions this program was made possible by the corporation for public broad
Perhaps people will see the that these numbers and just the tremendous trauma that the black community in particular is facing in this moment. And perhaps that will make them take Racial Health disparities more seriously. Woodruff all that and more, on tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by moving our economy for 160 years. Bnsf, the engine that connects us. Fidelity investments. Consumer cellular. Financial Services Firm raymond james. Johnson johnson. Supporting social entrepreneurs and their solutions to the worlds most pressing problems skollfoundation. Org. The lemelson foundation. Committed to improving lives through invention, in the u. S. And developing countries. On the web at lemelson. Org. Supported by the john d. And catherine t. Macarthur foundation. Committed to building a more just, verdant and peaceful world. More information at macfound. Org and with the ongoing support of these institutions this program was made possible by the
As well as me, this spring marks the 25th anniversary of her graduation from the law school. Its okay , tracey, you dont look it. I happened to be with professor meares for the john howard organization, a wonderful organization in chicago that works to improve the quality of illinois prison system. And one of the guests there told me that professor meares had just informed her that after earning her undergraduate degree from the university of illinois in engineering, she was contemplating going to law school. Being an engineering student she didnt know much about law school and without much thought she was tentatively planning to go to georgetown. But according to the story, the then dean of Chicago University law school gave tracey an offer, quote, she couldnt refuse. And so she ended up serendipitously in chicago and im pleased to say i was that dean. It was one of the best decisions i ever made as dean in terms of bringing people to the law school with the exceptions of hiring barac
Birth of our savior, jesus christ. An important part is remembering our fathers love. God loved us so much that he sent his son to earth, so that we may better understand that love. As we love and care for our families, strive to protect them, and no matter how grown our children get long for what is best for them, we can start to grasp the magnitude of gods love and reflect not only throughout the christmas season, but also every day. For many families this time of year is when children learn. Harity and service to others and realize that giving to others is always more important than receiving. For those of different faiths, including those who choose not to observe a higher power, or religious faith, the season is observed with many different traditions. The season as a reminder of our greatest american values, insured by our constitution. The freedom of religion. Spend the holidays of volunteering to serve others in our communities. The diversity of our celebration is part of the m
Appreciate the concern. Host thank you. Ronald davis thank you. Host thank you. [applause] [applause] congress on holiday recess, the cspan Network Features a full lineup of prime time programming. Monday night at 8 00, laura logan and other journalists who have risked their lives in the middle east. And celebrity activists from the entertainment world speak out on a variety of issues. Wednesday night, events from the archives featuring notable public figures who died in 2015. And on thursday, a look back at the year in congress. And on new years day my friday night at 8 00, Law Enforcement officials and activists explore the Justice System and its impact on minorities. Memoirs by tv, reporters, activists, and a former press secretary for the white house. And on tuesday night, books on economics and the economy. On wednesday, authors talk about science and technology. Thursday, discussions on isis and terrorism. And on new years day, friday night, several of our indepth. Rograms from t