to thankall, i want you all for bringing this information in this scientific matter to the forefront as is the only way that it is legitimized. since president obama has been in office, i have been calling for a race conversation. i don't know what to tell my children. i don't believe that. but to combat the systemic barriers and institutions that keep us at odds, i currently welcome a conversation that is open, on the table and honest so i can have some good working tools to create good citizens. you just wanted to thank all basically for having the conversation and i look forward to being in any part of it. >> that is a very important point. fostered --rtland it was called governing for racial equity conference. can tell, it was the first of its kind and it was designed for government officials and government workers and to create government that was equitable. more than 500 people attended from all over the country, including many mayors and elected officials. we can prompt their local governments and lead conversations that don't have to be had at the national level. we don't nee