Good afternoon, good morning. If we could all get settled and all get seated in. Good morning. My name is marisa williams, and on behalf of the African American Historical Society id like to welcome you to our 2018 black History Month kickoff celebration. This Years National ill wait. This Years National theme as established by the association of the study of African American history is African Americans in times of war. This theme honors those African Americans who have fought in wars dated as early as world war i. It also recognizes those African Americans who have been iconic and revolutionary in the struggle for skbru struggle for justice in america. Now as a Planning Committee we decided to expand on the National Theme and say African Americans in times of war are a resilient spirit. Since coming to america, African Americans have had to embody a sense ofri sill yep see in order to succeed. From wars over seas to the struggle of daytoday life in america, African Americans have had
We will talk to him about the film that made some in hollywood very nervous. Good afternoon. Welcome to the lead. Im jake tapper live in new york. Those stories ahead but we begin with some breaking news in the world lead concerning the socalled taliban five. You may recall those are the five individuals that the Obama Administration traded last year for captured american Sergeant Bowe bergdahl. We are now learning that at least one of these men has returned to a life of terrorism. The swap was controversial at the time for many reasons, including allegations that bergdahl deserted his post plus the fact the swap was done without notifying congress as required by law. And now this. Cnns Barbara Starr is breaking this story right now on the lead. She joins us live from the pentagon. Barbara, what happened . Reporter good afternoon, jake. Several u. S. Officials now confirm to me that they do indeed suspect that one of the five detainees has returned to militant activity. Heres what we k
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