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Actually, ive written a lot about race and media and also have, i interviewed taraji p. Henson for the smithsonian, so weve got a little bit many common here. [applause] so our esteemed guest, the daughter of a nasa scientist and english professor . Yes. Virginia native. You worked in Investment Banking . That was my first job. Wow. Out of high school. And also had a magazine for expats in mexico. Inside mexico . Yeah. Started working on Hidden Figures in 2010. Wow. And became a New York Times number one best seller, spawned a movie that was oscarnominated. Margot lee shetterly, everyone. [che...

Professors talk and recently we did an interview with desousa. Now we have casey, why are you not hear the professor . Caller well, i need assistance and im physically disabled so i was unable to get connected with someone. But i am watching. We are glad you are watching. Caller i am reading two books for the second time and i am enjoying them all over again. The book of the books are young adult selections. The first book is called the hate you give randy thomas. The second one is called. [inaudible] because i am a middle school librarian, im really enjoying this book because they both have t...

[inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] me i have your attention. Please take your seats. The presentation is about to begin. There will be a question and answer time at the end of the presentation. You can go to one of the two microphones and line up for a question for you to begin i like to, tv critic for npr. [applause]. How you doing . Thanks so much for joining us here. As was said im a tv critic for National Public radio, so i should be talking to an author. Actually, i have written a lot about races and media and interviewed for the smithsonian so we have a bit in common her...

[inaudible conversations] may i have your attention, please. Please take your seats, the presentations about to begin. Before we get started, id like you to be aware there will be, most likely, a question and answer period at the end of the presentation. When its time, youll be able to go to one of the two microphones on either side of the stage. Id like to introduce a tv critic for npr. [applause] how you doing . Thanks so much for joining us here. We really appreciate it. As was said, my names eric, and im tv critic for National Public radio so, of course, i should be talking to an author. [...

My name is kristin king and im the manager here and i want to thank you all for joining us this evening. A couple notes before we begin. First and foremost, the book is available for purchase in the bookstore and will be available after the event and in addition there will be a signing. Second, we have a really fantastic fall lineup coming at all six of our busboys and books location this fall. Theres an event signup list being passed around on a clipboard, so feel free to add your name and email address. Thank you again for joining us and without further ado join me in welcoming and he and do...