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- President Obama makes a statement about Trayvon Martin, his death, and the verdict in the court trial for the man accused of killing the Florida teenager. Obama says "Trayvon Martin could have been me 35 years ago," as he explains his opinion on the case and the ruling suggesting that, "the African American community is looking at this issue through a set of experiences and a history that doesn't go away." Held in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-07-19T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- In this address Reagan calls for a balanced budget, increased support for Central American rebels, an experimental outer space missile defense system, the return of school prayer, the outlawing of abortion, and introduces two symbols of the American dream, 21-years-old Vietnamese refugee, Jean Nguyen, a senior at West Point and 79 years old "Mother" Clara Hale, founder of Harlem's home for drug-addicted infants.
- Date Issued:
- 1985-02-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1969-01-14T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- An interdisciplinary panel composed of Michigan State University faculty participates in a discussion entitled, "A world on the move : refugees, migrants, and immigrants". Panelists describe their research, teaching and writing efforts and explore the current situation of international refugees and immigrants and the dangers and challenges they face in leaving their home countries. They also discuss the reasons for migration around the world, the receptions immigrants often receive in coming to many countries and the economic advantages and disadvantages for countries welcoming immigration. Panelists are Anna Pegler-Gordon, James Madison College, David Thronson, College of Law, Sophia Koufopoulou, Department of Sociology, Stephanie Nawyn, Department of Sociology, and Johanna Schuster-Craig, College of Arts & Letters. Cynthia Jackson-Elmoore, dean of the MSU Honors College, convenes the session and moderates questions from the audience. Part of the series "Sharper Focus/Wider Lens" sponsored by the MSU Honors College. Held in the MSU Student Union.
- Date Issued:
- 2017-02-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Muskie tells of 50 presidential vetoes of social legislation for the American working and impoverished citizen.
- Date Issued:
- 1976-07-13T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1974-01-30T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- An interdisciplinary panel composed of Michigan State University faculty members participates in a discussion entitled, "A continent of challenge and resilience: Africa in the 21st century." Panelists describe their individual research and discuss international aid, sustainable economic and agricultural development, epidemic control, natural resources management and land use, and modern political systems blending with traditional leadership models. Panelists are: Saweda Onipede Liverpool-Tasie, Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics, Veronique Theriault, Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics, Terrie Taylor, Department of Osteopathic Medical Specialties, Leo Zulu, Department of Geography, Environment and Spatial Sciences, and Carolyn Logan, Department of Political Science. Cynthia Jackson-Elmoore, dean of the Honors College, convenes the session and moderates questions from the audience with the help of John Beck, professor of Human Resources and Labor Relations.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-09-24T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1966-01-12T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- In this installment of "Welcome to Kalamazoo" Dr. Willis Dunbar interviews Rev. Ellis Marshburn, the migrant supervisor of the Home Missions Council of North America, about migrant labor in Michigan. Marshburn discusses when and where migrant labor is used in Michigan and goes into detail about the living conditions facing migrant workers. Marshburn also talks about his work with the Home Missions Council and the need for more action to improve conditions for migrant laborers.
- Date Issued:
- 1951-03-23T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection