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November 21, 2009 Public Events
Public Events
Community Conversation: Bridging the Achievement Gap
Oakland, CA
(2008-03-17)
Students, parents, teachers and administrators gather to discuss solutions to one of the most challenging problems facing America: why blacks and Hispanics perform more poorly than whites and Asians on achievement tests. In this brainstorming session held at Mills College, a wide variety of voices share perspectives on the root problems and potential solutions.
A Day Without Immigrants
San Francisco, CA
(2006-05-01)
On May 1, 2006, people throughout the nation marched for the cause of immigration. This special one-hour live program chronicles that event through produced and live reports, in-studio expert analysis, and live call-ins.
American Association for the Advancement of Science - Dr. Lonnie G. Thompson
San Francisco, CA - 2007/02/18
(2007-02-20)
The AAAS held a free public forum in San Francisco featuring experts who spoke about the latest scientific findings on global climate change and what can be done about it. Ohio State University professor Lonnie G. Thompson spoke at the event. (Length: 30:55 - Recorded by Art Persyko)
San Francisco Town Hall on Poverty - Program
(2007-02-14)
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom visited the Whitney Young Community Center to discuss the issues facing the city's Bayview/Hunters Point District. In a lively, two-hour discussion, Newsom and dozens of the city's department heads talked with residents about issues ranging from affordable housing to redevelopment to violence. This half-hour program includes excerpts from that conversation. You can also hear the unedited hearing in our "Complete Archives."
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