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From the time of slavery right through to the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s there have been many great leaders who fought to break down racial barriers in America. On January 20, 2009 Barack Obama became the first African American to take the oath of office as President of the United States. On that day, the biggest racial barrier of all, the Presidency of the United States of America, was overcome. This program explores the important people and events that broke down the barriers that led to this major milestone in American history. In addition, students will learn about the life of President Barack Obama. The program explores the people and events that impacted his life. The program also discusses how Obama broke down barriers at Harvard University to become the first President of the Harvard Law Review and how he beat the odds to become the Democrats' Presidential Nominee. Students will come to understand that President Obama and the success of all the great civil rights leaders who came before helped to tear down racial and political barriers that existed in America for over 200 years. Viewers will learn that President Obama's election symbolizes America's promise of freedom and equal rights for every one of its citizens.
Was the Democrats' senatorial defeat in the 2010 Massachusetts special election a repudiation of Barack Obama? In this edition of the Journal, Bill Moyers sits down with Princeton University's Melissa Harris-Lacewell and journalist Eric Alterman to get their perspectives on the state of the nation a year into the Obama administration¡Xand on any lessons the Democrats should take from their defeat at the polls. Then, Moyers talks with Public Agenda's Jean Johnson and Scott Bittle, coauthors of Who Turned Out the Lights? Your Guided Tour to the Energy Crisis, about how the U.S. can power the nation's future. An essay honoring Haiti while skewering oversimplified explanations of why that country suffers so concludes the program.
Michele Obama Upfront This program contains a rare collection of the best speeches and interviews by First Lady Michele Obama. An Ivy League graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School, the attorney is one of the most sought after speakers in the world. Hear her messages that have inspired and influenced people all over. Capture a special part of history. THE BLACK AMERICAN EXPERIENCE covers 200 years of America's legacy. It has an interesting collection of history?s most influential and inspiring people.
This film/DVD uniquely investigates the grassroots campaign and unprecedented Internet strategy that combined to vault President Obama into the White House, featuring interviews with leading activists, artists, analysts, journalists, civil rights leaders and insiders.
The program begins with a brief history of the people who fought for civil rights and freedoms for all Americans, and explains how their efforts provided the possibility and opportunity that led to the election of President Obama. Students will learn how President Obama became the 44th president of the United States and the first African-American president in our country's history. His journey to the white house is a fascinating and inspiring story about having a dream and the freedom to pursue that dream. In many ways, President Obama's childhood was typical. He went to school, worked in an ice cream parlor during high school and played basketball. On the other hand, he had experiences much different from a typical child in America. He was the child of a multi-racial couple. When he was young, he lived in Indonesia for several years. Then he moved to Hawaii where his grandparents raised him. What events and experiences shaped his life? How did he become a hero of freedom for millions of people around the world? This captivating program chronicles Barack Obama's life through pictures, graphics, maps and archival footage.
Was the inauguration of Barack Obama a progressive moment? In this edition of the Journal, Bill Moyers talks with political columnist and blogger David Sirota and The Wall Street Journal's Thomas Frank about expectations of the new administration and what must be accomplished for Obama to be considered a progressive President. Then, Moyers sits down with Columbia law professor and Nation columnist Patricia Williams and Princeton University's Melissa Harris-Lacewell to discuss the significance of the election of Obama and what it means for the future. An essay presenting a post-inaugural reminder of democracy's shortcomings and the administration's challenges rounds out the program.
In this edition of the Journal, Bill Moyers sits down with Robert Wright, author of the bestseller The Evolution of God, to discuss why Wright thinks that a concept of God is imperative to a moral society and that whether God truly exists may not be as important as how the idea of God has changed over time. Moyers also speaks with Mary Sweeters, of Greenpeace USA, and Erich Pica, of Friends of the Earth, about why they believe President Obama is not doing enough to save the environment and what they think needs to be included in climate change legislation. An essay on insurers' efforts to steer healthcare reform legislation with big money¡Xto the detriment of patients and medical practitioners¡Xconcludes the program.
To commemorate Abraham Lincoln's bicentennial birthday, Bill Moyers sits down with Eric Foner, author of Our Lincoln: New Perspectives on Lincoln and His World, in this edition of the Journal to discuss the evolution of Lincoln's image from politician to icon. In addition, Moyers explores the question of how well journalism has responded to the task of getting to the truth and informing the public in an increasingly political media environment with PressThink blogger Jay Rosen and Salon.com blogger Glenn Greenwald. The program concludes with an essay on the need to channel the renowned empathy of Lincoln into political will that helps ordinary people caught in the undertow of America's economic meltdown.
More than six months into his term of office, President Barack Obama's labor and employment agenda is beginning to take shape. With the new legislation that was signed into law, the proposed legislation would create significant changes and executive orders that would affect many employers. This legislation is now being implemented. Our expert panel has its finger on the pulse of what is occurring in Washington and what may occur as the Administration moves forward. Listen to this discussion of how these changes may impact employers, workers and unions, including Employee Free Choice Act, the Paycheck Fairness Act, Arbitration Fairness Act, Employment Non-Discrimination Act, executive orders on prevailing wages and more!
After years of headline-grabbing workplace raids and undocumented immigrant detentions and deportations, President Obama promised a new approach to workplace immigration policies. Has he delivered? Our panel of immigration law experts for review of the most recent federal and state immigration developments and the compliance challenges now facing employers, employees, and unions. Topics will include:
What's the status of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced Form I-9 audits and the prosecution of employers who engage in unlawful hiring practices?
Will undocumented workers remain targets of ICE raids and what can advocates do to protect them?
What's the impact of the Maryland District Court's recent decision in Chamber of Commerce v. Napolitano on the E-Verify rule?
What is the E-Verify rule and what must federal contractors do to comply?
What are the latest developments concerning the government's 287(g) program which grants state and local law enforcement agencies federal immigration enforcement authority?
How should employers, employees, and unions deal with Social Security No-Match letters?
What specific skills enabled a young state senator to become, in the space of four years, President of the United States? This program reveals a set of methods and attitudes at the core of successful communication. Presented by renowned public speaking coach Richard Greene, the video incorporates passages from many of President Obama's finest speeches¡Xand uses these examples to explore tone of voice (varying volume, pace, pitch, and resonance); body language (improving eye contact, openness, and listening); verbal language (avoiding jargon and using sensory-specific words); message content (sharing feelings and heartfelt goals); and fluency in visual, auditory, and kinesthetic communication styles.
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Find out why there is so much controversy about Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Wright.
Watch the best speeches of Sen. Barack Obama. The Illinois Senator and Presidential candidate presents his plan that he says will give the American people a better standard of living. See why Obama has captured the attention and votes of millions of Americans during his campaign to become President. Also watch speeches of the Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Wright, who is Obama's former pastor. See why Wright received huge national media coverage for his views on racism in America.
Five years have passed since George W. Bush declared the end of major combat operations in Iraq. In this edition of the Journal, Bill Moyers interviews Christopher Cerf and Victor S. Navasky, cofounders of "The Institute of Expertology," about their latest book: Mission Accomplished!, a satirical analysis of so -called expert commentary on how the U.S. won the (ongoing) war in Iraq. In addition, media and politics expert Kathleen Hall Jamieson examines the contexts and subtexts of the 2008 quest for the Democratic nomination as the candidates bounce between Indiana and North Carolina, and Moyers reflects on the Reverend Jeremiah Wright and the controversy swirling around him.
Why does race still matter in politics today? In this edition, Bill Moyers gets perspective from Shelby Steele, author of A Bound Man: Why We Are Excited about Obama and Why He Can't Win and the Robert J. and Marion E. Oster Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution. Also on the program, the Annenberg Public Policy Center's Kathleen Hall Jamieson deconstructs word and image to sort spin from reality after the New Hampshire primary.
It was in Chicago, Barack Obama's adopted hometown, that the 24-year-old future President of the United States began a personal and political odyssey that would take him all the way to the White House. In this program, many of the people who have known Obama best since his arrival in Chicago offer their insights. Obama's work as a community organizer, his achievements at Harvard Law School, the writing of Dreams from My Father, his brief stints as a law professor at The University of Chicago and as a civil rights lawyer, and his meteoric political career are all discussed. The program ends with Obama's victory in the 2008 primaries and his speech on the issue of race in the wake of the Reverend Jeremiah Wright's controversial "God Damn America" sermon. Additional portions of Obama oratory are included throughout.
He changed history through the power of communication. In 2004, his name was unknown to 90% of Americans. Then, in one 16-minute speech, he mesmerized the world. In a mere four years, Barack Obama skyrocketed to the Presidency of the United States. How did he do it? Communication expert Richard Greene explores the 5 Secrets that ignited Barack Obama's campaign and rise to the top.
This series profiles distinguished African Americans who have achieved great success in their respective fields and provides us with glimpses into the power of the human spirit against seemingly insurmountable social conditions.
Watch the best speeches of Senator Barack Obama. This Illinois Senator and Presidential candidate presents his plan he says will make the nation better Americans. See why Obama has captured the attention of millions of Americans. Also features the Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Wright and see why he received huge media coverage for his views on racism in America.
Review
"... Inspirational viewing into the lives of great humanitarians..." - Jeffrey Weld, University of Iowa.
Bill Cross, the leading researcher in cultural identity, discusses the movements in society that contributed to President Obama's election: ethnic studies, women's studies, LBGT studies, growth of new immigrant communities, changes in "mainstream" youth culture, and the globalization of Hip Hop. Students and researchers learn about his new identity research including white identity development, enigmatic multicultural identity profiles, microaggressions, analyzing internalized oppression, and intersectionality. This DVD will lead help your students be on the cutting edge of identity development.
Part personal odyssey and part chronicle of diplomacy in action, this timely documentary follows Senator Barack Obama as he travels to the land of his ancestry. From South Africa to Kenya to a Darfur refugee camp in Chad, Obama explores the vast continent that is gaining increasing importance in this age of globalization.
The heart of the film is Obama's emotional homecoming to Kisumu, Kenya - his father's former home - where thousands of people turn out to greet him. In South Africa, we follow Senator Obama on a trip to Robben Island - the infamous prison where Nelson Mandela was jailed for 21 years. At a Darfur refugee camp in Chad, we see, through Obama's eyes, the devastating effects of genocide.
Throughout it all, Senator Obama narrates the film, giving his own perspective on the journey and the significance of Africa to U.S. interests.
Additional perspective is included through interviews with experts on African affairs as well as with U.S. political commentators.
Reviews
"Anyone who doubts Barack Obama's credentials on foreign policy should watch this new documentary."- Daily Kos