. >> a >> on african-american women. this in the early 20th century. she describes the efforts on --alf of the death of other on behalf of other african-american women. she argues many of these doctors saw a connection between race and activism. >> good afternoon and welcome to >> today. aboutwe will be talking in medicine. we have spent quite a bit of time in her african-american history course this semester talking about the relationship between race and medicine. today we focus largely on black women in medicine. we will give the background how in the 19th cenutry like women laid the foundation -- black women laid the foundation for the work we will emphasize. black female physicians in philadelphia in a post-world war ii context. we will lay some of the groundwork first giving you greater context in the ways in which black women in the 19th century had a significant contribution to the development of you lived in medicine. -- of the practice of health and healing and medicine more broadly. most cancer prevention programs that were funded, operated

, in particular african-american women, did not get cancer. on april 6, 1946, she stated in "the philadelphia tribune" that it is necessary that mothers have adequate prenatal care in order to raise physically strong and free from disease. dickens employed this gender language of self-help rather than to accept some of those metaphors of war that had used -- that had been used in early metaphors of cancer. some of those i mentioned before, about fighting cancer, a radically to an cancer. she did not necessarily support that vision of trying to create -- eradicating cancer. she did not necessarily support that vision. she also suggested we not do screenings, but women should have periodic exams throughout the year to help reduce the rates of cancer among african-american women. throughout her career, she thought of her skills as a physician and as a surgeon as a definedactivism that nedican -- that defied african-americans' access to health care. in this landscape, it suggested that equitable outcomes were possible through many technologies. sh

they don't want to be serving with an african american. when we were doing research recently on the history of who had what office, in the house office building it turned out , that the place that oscar de priest was assigned was a bathroom. they ripped out the plumbing and turned it into an office for him. one has to wonder, did they choose that space because it could happen at the last minute and sidestep people objecting in advance because it will thought the bathroom was next door? it is definitely one of the things that but up from lots of primary source research where we learn the stories behind the stories. >> one other episode happens late in his career when a staffer, his chief of staff and a family member of the chief of staff are asked to leave the house restaurant and move to a segregated room where african americans could get lunch in an adjoining space. the priest objected to this unsurprisingly and defended his secretary, his chief of staff. and went after the chairman of what was then called the accounts committee in the ho

we get our first african-american woman. more specifically to the voting votersact which protects in districts where they have a hard time registering previously because of local laws and state laws and disenfranchisement. we have the first southern members elected since reconstruction. as the numbers of african americans in congress increase, one thing that this allows the core group to do is to create an issues caucus. in 1971, we have the formation of the congressional black caucus. dozenp of roughly a members at that point. it is able to exercise some awer as a voting block and as n organization that educates members on issues that are important to the black community nationally. the black caucus becomes involved very early on in things like opposing apartheid in south africa, building momentum to pass a federal holiday to commemorate martin luther king's birthday. it is operating at a legislative level. inside the institution, it is important to african-american members because it is doing things like getting them on to

in philadelphia, particularly african-american women. dr. helen dickens completed her medical education at the university of illinois college of medicine in 1933. she was the third black female graduate from the university of illinois college of medicine. for the next two years, she sought to gain clinical and internship and residency experience at provident hospital, i should do the image -- showed you the image of provident hospital. it is at provident hospital where she meets and has another intern there with her, dr. lealtad. the conditions for black women were filled with insurmountable. that sheo skilled delivered a healthy baby and a home without electricity at night, going to bed the window and conducting the entire birth by the glare of a street light. by the time dickens ally -- arrived, she often provided care for free. in some cases she may have received three dollars for treating five patients, but it was rare that you received any compensation for medical treatment. in 1941, she entered graduate medical school at the univer

the african dias bra -- the us african diaspora. and how much of this country was built on the premise of slavery and a full race of people that have been forgotten until recently. i think this is really an awakening and an opportunity not just for those of us that are here, but for our children and our children's children to get a complete history of america, where it came from, how it was created, and where it is going to go. >> what you think about the placement of the museum on the national mall? >> where else would it go and where else would you tell this important part of our history but on the mall? the smithsonian system has been used for so many years as an instrument of education and an instrument of the glory of america. the glory of america is that while it was built on slavery, it redeemed itself, recognized what it had done wrong, and decided to change. we are in the process of changing. that is the greatness of america. the ability to when it is going left, go right. to make itself liner with history and justice for a

an african zebra rug and african materials. you have the kind of chair, aching chair. it you also have a rifle and the pike as a way to say that violence will be met with violence. panther party, their notion was that they will do what needs to be done in order to force america to change. to be able to have this widget wonderful quotation that really does speak about the black panther party's commitment to their community, their desire notemand that police violently intimidate the african-american community, and the notion of the black panther being an animal that is strong and aggressive and able to defend itself. a really sent the message for many people that a nonviolent way of change was not enough to change america. when i came back to the smithsonian in 2005, shortly thereafter, katrina hit new orleans. one of the things that i as new orleansat was devastated, often the african-american community bore the brunt of much of that devastation. one of the things that i realized that was very important to us was to document that. as we thought about the things that wou

to ignore the fact that african-americans were lynched, african-americans were forced to drink out ofored water fountains, ride in the back of the bus, were enslaved in this country. and to compare it to the challenges of today, demonstrates a profound ignorance of history and an insensitivity to what we are going through at this very moment. so this is just not the kind of serious, thoughtful commentary on contemporary african-american community or contemporary race relations in this country. we expect more from our presidential candidates. >> at the congressional black caucus here over the weekend, president obama said he would consider it in his words a personal insult to his legacy if black voters across the country don't rally to get hillary clinton elected in november. will black voters, certainly younger, millennial black voters heed that warning from the president? >> i think millennials, african-americans, people from every walk of life, if they focus on the issues, if they focus on the policing challenges before us, the economic challenges before us, even in the wake of this

the gallery celebrates not only african-american equality, but african-american greatness.ause] note that ap but huge influence of my teenage years is honored here. the great chuck berry. or my baseball idol growing up in far west texas, the great willie mays. of course, something i never really mastered, but thurgood marshall could give good speeches. i am a fledgling painter. a struggling artist. i have a new appreciation for the artists whose brilliant works are displayed here. henry oswald tanner, charles henry austin. our country is better and more vibrant because of their contributions, and the contributions of millions of african-americans. of african-american history is complete or accurate without acknowledging them. is that all americans share a past and a future. by staying true to our injustice, righting we will be a greater nation for generations to come. i congratulate those who played a role in creating this museum. may god bless us all. [applause] >> ladies and gentlemen, stevie wonder. [applause] >> thank you so very much. i was born blind but blessed with

the african-americans brought to the cultural production. also, the culture -- it helps people grapple with discrimination. helps people find joy even amongst difficult times so that in essence this is a place of celebration. it's also a place that helps us understand how people believe in a better day when they shouldn't have believed in a better day. >> so to orient you around the fifth floor. it's the highest floor of the exhibition galleries of all the entire museum. there are four culture gallery on this floor for different visual arts gallery, which takes you through a journey through african-american and their production of art and how they contributed to the history of american art. there's a gallery called musical crossroads that also takes you on a journey through the different genres of music the african-americans to help produce. the moment they came as enslaved africans all the way up to the present day, there's taking the stage which looks at african-americans in theater and film and television and the long struggle for the con

an artistices from west african community. on this floor, there is a column that was the inspiration for this. if you were to look at it, you will see a three-tiered crown sitting on top of that column. it is carved in wood, but that was the first inspiration for the corona for this particular building. belowground and put 40% above ground, it allowed us to put three levels back into the corona. i think it is good. the other portion that i think was inspirational in terms of maintaining the idea of the monument grounds coming all the way through is the entire base of the building is grounds. and that is to make sure that you feel like the washington monument grounds continues right through the building, and all the way over to the 14th constitution. these great pillars really contain the structure and the core of the museum. everything else is supported from that. so when you look to the outside, and you see this wonderful corona and a structure that is there, it is basically coming off the top of the building through a vertic

respect the african-american vote. tell us what you want. >> reporter: he has talked about the problems that afflicts the african-american communities. he talks about violence, poverty, do you give him credit for addressing those issues, something that a republican nominee might not -- >> what i will say, trump opened up his mouth and he'll speak things that's hard core that politicians tip toe around. i'm glad he's bringing it to the table. don't put it under the table, deal with it and force the democrats to also deal with it. >> reporter: when he's talked about inner city and violence and the shootings we've seen in a number of cities, he says the solution is more police, more police is in the cities, more police in black communities, do you think that's the solution being on the ground and seeing the shootings happen, seeing people dying? >> you can't arrest your way out of this. police need to be around. we have the best police force in the nation. right here in detroit. number one chief of police, chef craig. we

you have all these different africans coming together and forming an african-american culture.inning to learn a language. wrestling with christianity. so you have this amazing moment of transformation. and as americans, we know slavery as a 19th century so much ofbut slavery, the patterns, origins -- large numbers of people ♪ >> we are back out on the national mall in front of the new national museum of african american history and culture. this is the smithsonian's newest museum, opening today. the actual ceremony is scheduled to get underway in 40 minutes and we will bring the entire thing to you, live. we are looking at the crowds on the mall. american history tv has been with the museum since the start, beginning with a congressional debate over its creation to the groundbreaking on the national mall. you can join the conversation on using # and twitter cspanhistory. right now, let's listen in and get a sense of what is going on but the crowd about the museum. ♪ >> again, you are watching american history tv as we continue our live coverage of the national museum of african

among african-americans, if you look just at african americans, it is higher. 48%. consumers which represent 50% of african-american our credit and physical me they have no records et al. at the major credit bureau. they are unlikely to be able to access credit on good terms and more likely to have to turn to high cost wealth stripping lenders in an emergency or for day-to-day expenses like fixing a car to get to work. we know financial emergencies are often unpredictable and unavoidable. a market that have the income or financial access, they have to be forced into higher cost on x and making these impossible decisions like choosing between food and paying for rent. immediateling with expenses, when consumers don't have the income or financial access they need, they are put significantt -- disadvantage if they want is start a business or buy a home. if they want to do anything to begin creating a cushion for long-term financial security. in other words, the very lubricants of opportunity began to evaporate. these barriers to an inclusive financial system are conseq

african community. actually on this floor, a column which is the column that was the inspiration for this and if you were to look at it, you would see a three-tiered crown sitting on top of that column. carved in wood, but that was the first inspiration for the corona for this particular building. and as we moved, 60% below ground, 40% above ground, it allowed us to put three levels back into the corona which during the competition we only had two levels. which i think was good. and the other portion of this that was inspirational in terms of maintaining the idea of the monument grounds coming all the way through is that the entire base of the building is glass. and that is to make sure that you feel like the washington monument grounds continue right through the building. and all the way over to 14th and constitution. so, there are these pillars that really contain the structure and the core of the museum. everything else is supported from that. so, when you look to the outside and see this wonderful c

obama economy. >> nearly four in ten african-american children live in poverty. 58% of african-american youth are not working. >> many democratic controlled cities are being overrun by crime and violence. >> last month was the deadliest july in a decade for the residents of the windy city. >> they could care less if it's an 80-year-old grandmother or a 5-year-old child out there. >> it has to really has to stop >> and the left is stoking racial tension. >> black lives matter. >> vote for donald trump. i will fix it. >> and donald trump is the only candidate promising to bring about real change. >> the democrats have taken advantage of african-americans. we will rebuild our inner cities and provide safety and peace to all of our citizens. >> and welcome to "hannity" tonight we're broadcasting from the civic center in cleveland heights, ohio. the home of darrell scott's church, the new spirit revival center. reverend scott is the ceo for the national diversity coalition for graciously allows us to use his area for the town hall. others were invited to attend as well. donald trump will joi

of who is african-american. to let them know that this is a possibility it's about being inclusive and you want to try to include everybody and exploring the possibilities. >> validation is really important. children are going through all different things in their lives. to be secure about who they are. validation is important. children have ulcers of experiences if they don't see their experience than they think their experience is not valid. there must be something wrong with them if everybody else's experience is written about but nobody is writing about their experience. i think it's important for the myriad of experiences of black people to be explored in books and all types because our children need that validation. in their lives have been respected. i grew up in a generation were children's books it was probably dick and jane and that was the image that was presented to you and to see yourself in a book i remember the first time i ever saw myself it was an aha moment. i can still remember the first time

>> and to african-americans, of course. you know, i want to go in there and see chuck berry's cadillac and i wanted to see my uniform. and other things like it. i've been into the museum a few times and a lot of of it was under construction then. it is going to be a treasure for african-americans but it isn't -- we didn't design it just for african-americans. >> but it's important to >> understand the struggle. i mean, i came into the army just after segregation ended and it was still a situation where i could go to ft. banenning georg and get my training but if i went outside of this it was sill segregated and i couldn't get a hamburger. we have come an extremely long way over the last half century of my public life but long way we see the problems. we shouldn't think it's over. but this is a symbol what can be achieved and how we have worked so hard for this long period of time to give african-americans the recognition they deserve and also to show our fellow americans of all races and denominations imaginable that this i

he did for african-americans.isten to this. >> our african-american communities are absolutely in the worst shape they've ever been in before, ever, ever, ever, you take a look at the inner cities, you get no education, you get no jobs, you get shot walking down the street. they're worse -- honestly, places like afghanistan are safer than some of our inner cities, and i say to the african-american communities -- and i think it's resinating -- because you see what's happening with my poll numbers with african-americans. they're going like high. >> first of all, that's not true. >> they are getting higher every day. >> they're not. >> how do you defend that, corey? >> if you talk about the south side of chicago -- >> that's an outlier. >> chicago doesn't happen in every single city. >> baltimore. >> that's like saying beverly hills. america will never be as rich as beverly hills and the crime rate will not be as high as it is in chicago. it's horrible what's happening in chicago, but that is an example people use as

late african. enslaved in the -- african. he thought in the civil -- american revolution. he carved it, we know a lot about it. on the other side of it, is this amazing symbol. the dove. and the word liberty. enslavedn of an african defining liberty in america is a very important piece for us. this is going to be one of those rare things that people are going to be surprised to see. keeping with this theme of the military experience, one of the things we know is that african-americans from the revolution or war and through afghanistan use the military as a way to prove their worth. this was never truer than during the civil war. two typesee here are of civil war soldiers. 1863, may know, by thousands of african-american became soldiers in the union army. he will be able to see that they had these images taken us away way to document and symbolize slave or of making a even being free but discriminated against, to be able to fight for freedom. one of the things that is so interesting of the little th

a lot of african-americans do.like, michelle, i am a former d.c.er and i worked for bill frist from tennessee. expanding that to washington, d.c., students. at least -- >> washington, d.c., gary, indiana, atlanta, georgia. >> we need to give donald trump credit to take the baby steps to listen and engage. he said and we heard on-air that he needs to listen. he need to hear what different communities need in terms of policy, and this is a challenge for republicans historically. >> one data point on donald trump, and that is today going to an african-american community, we'll see if there are more data points, no doubt. amy, michelle, eleanor. stay with us. >>> i want to take you to breaking news we've been watching, of course, today. that's hermine as hermine makes the way up the east coast. we're looking at the pictures at the moment from portsmouth, virginia. we'll keep an eye on that. we're seeing some flooding there in that area. we'll go to other reports -- other reporters stationed up-and-down the east coast a

african-americans. they're going, like, high. >> and of course, don, you know, i think a fact-checker out there might be snapping his pencil identiout there, one or two of them that. is not a fact check false that is a fact check ridiculous. obviously the american community has had periods of time in this country's history it was much worse than where it is right now. the civil rights era, jim crow era, slavery and so forth, so that just -- that kind of comment just falls under the category of hyperbole. donald trump is feeling very confident, less than one week before the first debate of hillary clinton. consider this tweet that he put out, he says hillary clinton is taking the day off again. she needs the rest. sleep well, hillary, see you at the debate. don he's sounding like a trash-talking prize fighter heading into a heavy-weight bout. the question is canny had tak h punch from hillary clinton? >> help me help you when it comes to african-americans. let's talk about this. it makes no sense what yo

i am an african american woman.t pains me because i see how we have come so far and regressed so much. i think obama did the best job he could do with what he had. i think he represented african-americans and represented all americans. white religion israel. i am an educated black woman in the inner-city. wedlock. out of hear the comments , and in thislers political climate race is real. i see older white german who give their comments in regards to how race is right now. it is hurtful. the last thing is about the protests. i'm sorry that white america does not like the way black america is protesting, but it is the way we protest. we have to come to a relation that -- realization that this is america. i'm here to say that race is real. the giant is awoken in the reality is we do have to address it. it would be so great if caucasians, whites, i don't know the correct way to address it, you have to be open-minded. it is changing. i think that it's the old era that believes that make america great again. what year was

in 2012, mitt romney got 2% of the african-american vote.kely that donald trump will not even get 1% of the african-american vote. i don't think you get a second chance to make a first impression. >> does he get credit for making the impression he did today? >> i don't believe that he does. he has got to rise above the comments made throughout this entire campaign. the alienation taken place with african-americans, muslims, women, he's made tons of statements about that that are hard to overcome at this point. >> quickly, what do you want to see next? we've got 30 seconds left. >> well, i just brief there's got to be a great debate of issues and policies. i think the two-party system allows us to have a true view of the actual issues facing us and we have not had that in this campaign yet. >> we have to leave it right there. bishop edgar, thank you for your time. >> thank you. appreciate it. >> thank you. >>> hello again, everyone. thank you for joining me. i'm fredricka whitfield. donald trump is touring african-american neighborhoods, incl

the galleries celebrate not only african-american equality, but african-american greatness.t help but note [applause] note that ap but huge influence in my teenage years is honored here, the great chuck berry. [laughter] o'er my baseball idol growing up in far west texas, the great willie mays. and of course, something i've never really mastered, the ability to give good speech, but thurgood marshall sure could. [laughter] some of you may know i have a fledgling painter. a struggling artist. [laughter] i have a new appreciation for the artist whose brilliant works are displayed here. you like henry also often, charles austin. our country is better and more vibrant because of their contributions, and the country regions of millions of african-americans. no telling of american history is either complete nor accurate without acknowledging them. the lesson of this museum is that all americans share a past and a future. i staying true to our injustice, righting and encouraging the empowerment of all, we will be a better generation. i congratulate those who played a role in creati

the national museum of african american history and culture opened yesterday on the national mall. we talk with african-american members of congress about the smithsonian's newest museum. >> congresswoman lee, can you tell us what the significance of this african-american history museum is to the country? rep. lee: this is really quite an exciting moment for the country. there are many important milestones that this museum is commemorating. it is important for the country to understand the history of african americans in the united states, and understanding the middle passage in africa, the history of slavery, the history of jim crow, the history of segregation, the history of institutional racism, all of the struggles that african americans have been through to build this country, and to see we are here now today. it is remarkable that the entire country will be able to understand the history, so we can become more unified and will move so freedom and equality and justice for all. we have a long way to go, but i think this museum is really going to help in terms of a quantum leap

i think the reality is most african-americans have come to know him from his attacks on the first african-american president, with his birtherism and his history. "the new york times" has a long, detailed story last week about trump industries and a history of housing discrimination that goes back 30 years. so i think there's a long record here and two months before the election, have never gone into discussions with black churches, this makes up something where he's far behind mccain's and romney's numbers of african-americans. >> two months before the election we're 19 days before the voting starts in some states and mr. trump is saying essentially never mind what i have said so far, i'm going to change. he's campaigned for 400 after announcing his candidacy and then said i've got some regrets. he didn't say what they were, but he said i have some regrets. he goes to the black church, reiterates standard republican -- the school choice and all the rest, but people are supposed to forget he's a birther, at least he was. five years ago, he sent out investigators to hawaii to investigate the presid

music, and african cultures.s these tours start, you see these diverging motivations. looking through the lens of a couple of these musicians we can get a better sense of the complexity that they brought to the table. the state department would have been perfectly happy of these guys going out there saying jazz is awesome, listen to our music. america is great. but they, the musicians, weren't willing to rest on that alone. the state department never really foresaw those connections with their roots these positions -- musicians would make. quick story on the top. here is louis armstrong, his first trip to ghana in 1956. first trip to africa. he traveled on a commercial tour in europe a decade before. but in 1956, louis armstrong goes to africa for the first time. he is playing with his band, he is playing for them. in the crowd he sees a woman who looks just like his mom. his mom died 20 years before. in the middle of the song he stopped playing and he goes over to her. he goes over to this woman who looks just l

the galleries celebrate not only african-american equality, but african-american greatness. note the influence, in my teenage years, is on a tear. the great chuck berry. idol, growing up in far west texas, the great willie mays. and of course, something i never really mastered, the ability to give a good speech, but thurgood marshall sure could. some may know that i am a fledgling painter, a struggling artist. i have a new appreciation for artist's beautiful work displayed here. our country is better and more vibrant because of their contributions and the conjugations of millions of african americans. no telling of american history would be complete nor accurate without acknowledging them. the lesson in this museum is the all-american share of past and a future by staying true to our rightinges, writing -- injustice, and encouraging the empowerment of all. we will be a greater nation for generations to come. i congratulate all played a role in this beautiful museum. may god bless us all. [applause] >> ladies and gentlemen, stevie wonder. [applause] mr. wonder: thank you so m

welcome from the smithsonian african-american museum. it was a century in the making. >> we'll show you key moments of history that are on display including a cabin that held more than a dozen slaves and a lunch counter stool from greensboro sit in for civil rights. chuck berry's cadillac honoring ground breaking figures in sports and music. >> plus our guests include several history makers. general colin powell, congressman john lewis and attorney general loretta lynch will help us explore this museum's role in telling america's story. >> we'll also have all of the other news of the day including the latest on hillary clinton's health but we begin this morning with a look at today's eye opener. your world in 90 seconds. >> there's phony strengths and real strengths. real strengths is leveling with the american people. >> a health scare shakes up clinton's campaign. >> the campaign knew on friday that she did have this pneumonia diagnosis. >> it's clear that she tried to hide this and this is going to hurt her certainly in the short-term

african-american president. you don't speak of it now, but when you think of small businesses in which hillary clinton is focused on, in the inner cities, creating businesses for those in the african-american communities, utilizing minority businesses that was all positive and something that hillary clinton talks about today. >> finally, again, i have about a minute left for this. i want to ask you to respond what dr. carson said about the release of the fbi files into the -- and to the e-mails. more than two dozen times in that interview with the fbi, hillary clinton said she could not recall, could not remember key events. it turns out she didn't have one blackberry as she told the press, it turns out she had 15. your response? >> my response is that it's clear. hillary clinton has gone through several hearings in congress. director say that there's nothing that she did that was criminal. >> he didn't say it was criminal. but he said it was negligent and extremely careless. >> that the secretary of state, if s

this comes as trump is trying to make out reach to african-americans in an african-american communitye reason why he's spoken to white audiences, because when he comes to black communities he is met with protests. it starts with donald trump questioning president obama's citizenship. questioning whether he was born in this country years ago. and it goes to what he said during this campaign. you know, dismissing the black lives matter movement and his latest out reach has been criticized by african-american leaders, you know, he said things like what do you have to lose, you have nothing to lose. you have no jobs, you have no schools. a lot of the african-americans here say that's not the reality. sure there is poverty, there are problems. but that is not by and large the overwhelming majority of african-americans who have no job and no poverty. >> it's important to note there are these intense protests outside of -- or in communities that are not majority black as well. this is not exclusive to majority minority communities. >> to what you're speaking to, jeremy, there was a sign i sa

you cannot appeal to african-americans, especially with something that targets african-americans, andis illegal and unconstitutional and then say things have never been worse, when things have ever been better. it does not make sense. >> statistically that doesn't make sense, but i can just say i went to the campaign asking this very question, how do you square outreach to african-american voters with saying that there should be stop and frisk and those, as you said, jeffrey, a more law and order things on the book, which has been code for going after african-americans, and the answer was, it all squares because what he's trying to -- the point he's trying to get across is that african-americans should be open to this because he's trying to make their communities safer. i'm not defending it, i'm not saying that he's right. i'm just saying this is the argument that he's laying out as to how these two things -- >> dana, what he doesn't realize is that not all african-american -- he's talking about certain urban areas in certain cities. the bulk of african-americans don't live there. man

and he's touring african-american neighborhoods. just a few minutes ago trump's visit started at a black church where his trip was met with firing protests before he even took the stage. inside a much different story, trump was warmly welcomed by the congregation. and he used the opportunity to stress cooperation and economic prosperity for the black community. >> nothing would make me happier and more fulfilled than to use what i have learned in business and in traveling all over the world, i've sort of seen a lot, to bring the wealth and prosperity and opportunity to those who have not had these opportunities before. and that's many, many people in detroit. when i see wages falling, people out of work, i know the hardships this inflicts. and am determined to do something about it. i will do something about it. i do get things done, i will tell you. some people have strengths, that's one of mine, i get things done. and i get things done for you. please know any that are hurting, things are going to turn around. tomorrow will be bet

obama economy. >> nearly four in ten african-american children live in poverty. 58% of african-american youth are not working. >> many democratic controlled cities are being overrun by crime and violence. >> last month was the deadliest july in a decade for the residents of the windy city. >> they could care less if it's an 80-year-old grandmother or a 5-year-old child out there. >> it has to stop. it really has to stop. >> and the left is stoking racial tension. >> black lives matter. >> vote for donald trump. i will fix it. >> and donald trump is the only candidate promising to bring about real change. >> the democrats have taken advantage of african-americans. we will rebuild our inner cities and provide safety and peace to all of our citizens. >> and welcome to "hannity" tonight we're broadcasting from the civic center in cleveland heights, ohio. the home of darrell scott's church, the new spirit revival center. reverend scott is the ceo for the national diversity coalition for graciously allows us to use his area for the town hall. others were invited to attend as well. donald trum

jose anderson: you had a group of african-american professionals, a group of african-american creativeom which houston and marshall could draw encouragement from the whole post-harlem renaissance era, and so that community actually helped to energize momentum for the legal campaign across the entire country. jose anderson: new york was an exciting place to be the headquarters for the campaign. in fact new york had plenty of race issues of its own. thurgood marshall: after a riot would break in harlem a code number would go out to all policemen in the 123rd street precinct - that's right in the middle of harlem. in the meantime all of the white policemen in harlem, where the riot is going on, just stand perfectly still. and don't use a weapon, don't use a gun, just stand there until you're replaced. and then these guys go out in these other cars, and the colored fella taps the white fella on the shoulder, he gets in the car. and it about, well less than an hour, there are all black cops there. so where is the race riot? the race riot is gone. and then walter white, roy wilkins and i wou

and enthusiasm, especially among african-americans, and young african-americans as well. jeff? >> they certainly do, they certainly believe it is a wake-up call to some of the young voters in particular who may not have been paying attention. c we saw others coming out rising up after donald trump made that very short statement here and they're saying look his acknowledgment that the president is indeed an american citizen does not undo all the damage he has done over the last five-plus years here. so don, i can tell you talking to people in this room, again, a moment of celebration, but also an urgent moment to get democrats and other voters to pay attention to this election. as we know it is tightening in battleground states and across the country. hillary clinton has enjoyed a lead coming out of the convention. that has fallen a bit. it is a very tight race. and we are just now nine days before that first debate here between donald trump and hillary clinton. so we say the stakes are high a lot. but don, it's true, the consequences of this election are steep. and that is what

it's an effort to delegitimize the most iconic african-american in the african-american history. let's also recall that donald trump demanded to see barack obama's transcripted from harvard. and it's not just a message to barack obama. let's be clear about that. it's a dog whistle to all americ americans and especially african-americans. if, indeed, barack obama is not intelligent, if, indeed, barack obama is not legitimate then you striving up the corporate ladder are striving to achieve something in a stake, how can you feel good about yourself as a sixth grader if you're an african-american? this is a dog whistle to all other americans who are not african-americans to say see, you're all right. don't worry about hiring that black woman or that black man because, after all, the most iconic african-american in history is, indeed, not worthy of the american dream. be clear, this is not just about degrading the reputation of barack obama. it's about degrading the american dream for all african-americans and as martin luther king jr. said, when there's injustice done to one of us,

. >> african-american communities have suffered under democratic control. >> african-americans are getting crushed by the obama economy. >> nearly four in ten african-american children live in poverty. 58% of african-american youth are not working. >> many democratic controlled cities are being overrun by crime and violence. >> last month was the deadliest july in a decade for the residents of the windy city. >> they could care less if it's an 80-year-old grandmother or a 5-year-old child out there. >> it has to stop. it really has to stop. >> and the left is stoking racial tension. >> black lives matter. >> vote for donald trump. i will fix it. >> and donald trump is the only candidate promising to bring about real change. >> the democrats have taken advantage of african-americans. we will rebuild our inner cities and provide safety and peace to all of our citizens. >> and welcome to "hannity" tonight we're broadcasting from the civic center in cleveland heights, ohio. the home of darrell scott's church, the new spirit revival center. reverend scott is the ceo for the national diversity c