. >> the firm is based in many ways on the work of debra willies, reflections in black her groundbreaking book. i was also very much aware that there was kind of other narrative that was going on, as well, in which black people were constructed post slavery and before the end of slavery as something other than human. and it was part of the marketing of photographs and memorabilia, and stereotypes that now would be considered declassy. but they are still haunting us in terms of the way in which we might see ourselves, in terms of ways in which we might see others. >> tonight at 8:00 eastern and pacific on c-span's q&a. this year c-span is touring cities across the country exploring american history. next a look at our recent visit to corpus christi, texas. you're watching american history tv all weekend, every weekend, on c-span 3. >> 70 miles of a barrier island with beach, bay, coastal prairie. we're located just about 25 minutes from the city of corpus christi, texas. this island traditionally started out being used by native-american tribes seasonally, and they would come here during n

. >> this was based in many ways on the work of debra willis. the groundbreaking book about black photographers and very much aware of this other narrative that is going on as well in which black people were constructed, opposed slavery and before the end of slavery. as something other than human. it was part of the marketing for photographs and memorabilia and stereotypes. now would be considered passe but in many ways they are still in terms of the way we invite to see ourselves. .. >> as president obama's special assistant and personal aide. booktv continues on monday with all five of the nom

. >> the film is based in many ways on the work of debra willis reflections in black. i was also very much aware that there was this kind of other narrative that was going on as well in which black people were constructed post slavery and even before the end of slavery as something other than human. and it was part of the marketing of of as and memorabilia and stereo types that now would be considered declasse but in many terms are haunting us in territories of the awe might see ourselves or others. >> sunday night at 8 tile eastern and pacific on q&a. >> january of 2014 the first retail marijuana stores opened in colorado following the passage of landmark legislation to legalize recreational marijuana use. one year layer a panel looks at the local state and national impact of decriminalizing recreational marijuana and offers advice to other states passing similar laws. this h is just under two hours. [applause] [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2015] >> thank you all for being here. i startled myself with my voice coming through so forgive me. let me

. >> the film is based in many ways on the work of debra willis reflections in black.i was also very much aware that there was this kind of other narrative that was going on as well in which black people were constructed post slavery and even before the end of slavery as something other than human. and it was part of the marketing of of as and memorabilia and stereo types that now would be considered

. >> debra willis groundbreaking book about black photographers and also very much aware there is this other narrative that was going on as well in which black people were constructed post slavery and before the end of slavery as something other dan human. it was part of the marketing of photographs and memorabilia and now would be considered passe but still kind of haunting us in terms of the way in which we might see ourselves, the way in which we might see others. >> sunday night at 8:00 eastern and pacific on c-span q&a. c-span2 providing live coverage of the u.s. senate floor proceedings and keep public policy events and every weekend booktv for 15 years the only television network devoted to nonfiction books and authors. c-span2 created by the cable-tv industry and brought to you as a public service by your local cable satellite provider. watch us in hd, like us on facebook and follow us on twitter. .. again, waiting for the start of the house armed services committee meeting on the threat of isis. should get underway in a moment as soon as the ranking member of rights. the house

. >> willie steve burke along with debra furness put tes statements out and there was no fact that stevet. there were speculations in the building that brian actually might not get hit with that tough of a suspension as he got hit with yesterday. >> that might not happen because steve burke liked him personally so much steve burke showing what a lot of great leaders show which is the organization first and it's protecting my people first and even if i have to make a tough decision about somebody who is close to me i've always got to keep in mind that it's nbc news and it's the people that work here who are his number one priority. >> i don't think it's any secret that britain an steve have a pretty good and close relationship. he called his actions inexcusable. his harsh language in the news division deborah burnett said things along the same line and said things are unacceptable which of course it is. even if you are brian williams there is no exception. >> all right. so here it is. we will lay it out for you what happened. nbc news decided yesterday to suspend brian williams as managin