13 wonderful years and i applaud her and wish spellman well. the second response i have is safety is the number one concern for all the institutions we all work together with the more powerful people in the city to make the surrounding environment a lot safer when you do not feel safe you cannot learn. we understand that. the third response i have is i am quite proud about the offense is we will make in the area of security because we just hired a new police chief. and her name is valerie dalton. she was working for the atlanta police department and assumed a the position there and we got her away from there now she is a police chief at morehouse college the first time we have had a woman and i could not be prouder. she is absolutely the best choice we could have made. she just are a couple of weeks ago and we're already benefiting from her presence so i think your question about security will get the best investments of positive force right now from our new police chief justice see that change at and around our house college including spellman

we are cross the street from spellman. it is a coed indicational environment. i'm a graduate of morehouse and disproportionate number of my classes were spellman women there. we focus on the african-american male. we've been well rewarded for that focus having distinguished graduates as martin luther king jr. obviously, and then spike lee, my classmate, jeh johnson, secretary of homeland security my classmate, martin luther king iii, my classmate, robert mallett, former secretary of commerce, deputy secretary of commerce in my class. so we have a number of distinguished men who have made an impact across the world. morehouse's value proposition could not be clearer and on my watch it's going to get a lot better, too. >> host: the president of morehouse college joining us as we talk a look at historically black colleges and universities. he's on our c-span bus in atlanta today visiting with the college. if you want to ask questions we divided the lines on two fronts, 202-748-8000, if you attended an hbcu. 202-748-8001 for all others. if you want to send us e-mai

>>host: water the changes you want to see with changes that spellman -- at spelman? >> we want them to think critically of social issues of all kinds think of criminal-justice system in particular that increases the likelihood weather driving while black those issues are of critical a part -- importance and daily lives but think about what are the public policy issues and what role they can play as the choice to change the world and how they themselves can make a difference through public policy or the simple act of voting which is so critical to understand. >>host: we are talking to beverly daniel tatum president of spelman college. but this is the 50th anniversary of dr. king's march in selma and added all female university can explain that leadership of the civil rights movement in the '50s and today? >> there is a wonderful book called undaunted by the fight mitt by a former professor at spellman college that chronic -- chronicles the role of the women in the civil-rights movement and we know that has been under estimated not told as widely as the men that we kno

she came to morehouse and spellman and gave some talks to my black psych class.ferguson popped off, we were talking to her and she said it would be inauthentic for her to cut a record that was looking at ferguson for maybe a typical way, kind of pushing back and all that stuff, and she was looking at her personal agency and what she could do. what she did, in columbus circle, she was part of a hug station. so she just gave hugs to people who needed a hug. that is profound, right? seemingly insignificant, perhaps, but profound. she really sick afterwards. she didn't say she wouldn't do it again. but those type of stories, there's a couple more here i'll try to go through. the trials of muhammadmuhammadali? anybody see this? i would suggest you see it. it's on netflix. muhammad ali is a hero to me and to many folks. the interesting thing about this is it shows the political stand he took and the repercussions of that political stand, which we kind of are able to romanticized but it goes into the specifics of it. the more important thing, though, is it looks at his

and that includes spellman.e will speak with ahead of spelman tomorrow on this program at 9:15. columbia, south carolina. mark is up next. caller: high, pedro. great show today. and thank you, dr. wilson, for taking my call. i was surprised that these colleges are not around anymore. right now, south carolina is facing -- south carolina state is facing $100 million deficit. and they are talking closing the school for one year. is that a good idea? or are we about to use -- lose another historically black college? thank you. guest: there is a lot of disruption in higher education right now, today. so i think what is happening at south carolina is happening in a number of places where there is a lot of stress. where there is this kind of stress and the larger environment, it is going to take some leadership, some effective leadership, to make a difference. i want to say this about that. i do think that the hbcu sector is going to experience some shrinkage. i have been saying that since i was at the white house and

students who complete medical school, including number three in the nation right behind howard and spellman in the number of african-americans who go on to pursue and complete phd's and stem disciplines and we also produce the highest number of pharmacists throughout the country. with that there is a strong focus on stem and also on the kind of regular experiences research experiences really saying that i am proud of for this one year. and so if you think about it we are at 3000 students now and we have been at this since the start of this fine university. including that we have the distinction of being number one of students in the medical profession. and i also say that it really gives a i think and underscoring of how much work needs to be done as it relates to minorities being prepared for stem disciplines. >> i have a question about historically black colleges, so my question is what is the college's outreach towards other races and is it not racist in 2015, also since we are trying to achieve the goal of not having anything related to race what is the outreach to european americans or

spellman was founded in 1881 not many years after the end of slavery.t said, we have been an inclusive community. when we think about the important role of native people and the education they need, i am pleased to say it is part of our history represented at spelman as well. host: eight twitter follower has a question for you. how much of your current budget is dedicated to stem majors compared to humanities? guest: i cannot give you exact dollars, but of the 2100 students we have, roughly one third have chosen to major in stem fields. at biology is one of the most popular majors. about roughly a third of our faculty is in the stem field representing. one could extrapolate perhaps a third of our budget. the reality is, it is important for us to offer excellence across the curriculum. we want her to find factory and curriculum available to her. host: let's go to louisiana. good morning, joyce. caller: good morning. i just want you to touch on the idea of why there is a need for traditional black colleges. i know that most of the black professors were al

went to hampton university, followed by fisk morehouse spellman, florida a&m, and today we conclude artwork with not only a visit, but speaking with the president of the campus. we are in new orleans where the c-span bus finds itself today. on board the bus and taking a look at historically black colleges and university, is the provost and senior vice president of academic affairs at xavier university. dr. fletcher, thanks for joining us. >> can we start with your job as provost. if i understand it correctly what is your job specifically for an academic pursuit at david -- xavier university? >> i am provost and senior vice president of acumen of affairs. the provost title was given for greater support for being a key advisor on not only academic goals and issues, but operational issues. in addition to that, it provides me the opportunity to serve as the primary coordinator of the work of all the vice presidents here on the campus to make sure that we are laser focused on the goals that we have established here and what we need to achieve strategically. in addition to that, it provides the o

the context of that population of african descent but there are not very many white students at spellman right now. >> one piece of breaking news. democrats have decided to hold their national convention their 2016 convention in philadelphia. that's going to be the week of july 25. of course the week before july 18-21, republicans are holding their 2016 convention in cleveland. the news on the democratic convention just out this morning. back to the phones. aaliyah attended a historically black college or university. >> caller: good morning. thank you for having me on the show. i am an alumnus of spelman college. i want to thank you for all your work on behalf of spelman women. i think in the last 13 years we've seen the efforts to rally the alumni around the school. and we're going to miss you a lot. i recently gave birth to twins, one of whom is a daughter. and i hope that she follows in her mom's footsteps in 18 years and enters the gates of spelman. where do you see the future a different environment for when my daughter isattendee? >> it's hard to project because so much is changing

-- behind howard and spellman in the number of african-americans in stem disciplines.here is a strong focus on stem but it is also a strong focus on the kind of curricular experiences, research experiences that we give to our students that we stand proud of and understand that that helps to create the unique brand at xavier. it is odd. if you think about it, we are at 3000 students now. we have never been higher than 4000 students since the start of this fine university. how unique it is that with only 3000 students and all the colleges and universities, that we had the distinction of being number one in the placement of students into medical professions. i do not say that -- i not only say that as a point of pride but i say it because it gives an underscoring of how much work needs to be done as it relates to minorities being prepared for stem disciplines. pedro: from middleburg, new york. jeff is up next. caller: i have a question. you would not use the term historically white colleges. you would be accused of discrimination. my question is, what is the college's out

this tuesday will be in fisk university followed by moore house college and spellman college in atlanta. >> historian and author of victoria kastner of william randolph herself. her story "herself castle" about reconstructing the estate in california. the author hosted this event in november of 2000. >> now pleased to introduce to you victoria kastner. she has a master's degree with an emphasis with architectural history from california in santa barbara. in her book "hearst castle," she tells the untold story and the 28 years of a relationship between hearst and architect julia morgan. victoria chronicles the victorian hill top. the slides tonight are beautiful of it. not only do we view the hill top but the pools and the astounding collection of fine arts and antiques. sprinkled throughout her book are stories of the famous parties that are hosted at the hearst castle. and with his companion movie star marian davies and their celebrated guests which all combine together to bring to life meeshgs most glamorous country home. please join with me in welcoming victoria kastner. >> very glad

as the dockworkers continues through a so far nine-month gridlock consultant firm curt spellman estimatesd cost retailers as much as $7 billion this year. $37 billion in 2016 thanks to the increased cost of transport and sales due to stocks. a shutdown but, of course, it seems much worse and wider reaching with more than half of the nation's imports. the national retail federation manufacturers estimate a ten-day shutdown could cost the economy more than $2 billion per day. michael, john idle, said the additional transportation cost hasn't been a material impact on financials yet, but warning that it could take a hit as cost rise going forward. it ships in east coast which has extended transit time by three to ten days. supply chain strategist frank says retailers may be a near-term winner. they have built in the cost of air freight into that -- so sthe don't feel the hit. back to you. >> thank you very much. >> joining us now on the cnbc newsline, susan anderson, vice president of fbr capital market. susan, when you look at the rye tail companies that you -- are there any in particular t

washington journal, we'll be at fisk university in nashville, followed by morehouse college and spellman college in atlanta. >>> with live coverage of the u.s. house on c-span and congress on c-span 2, here on c-span three we show you the most relevant public affairs events. on weekends, c-span3 is the home to american history tv. the civil war's 150th anniversary, visiting battlefields and key events. american artifacts to discover what artifacts reveal about america's past. history buk shelf with the best known american history writers. the president dernscy looking at the policies and legacies of the k3457bder in chief. our new series, real america, features archival government and educational films from the 1930s through '70s, c-span 3, watch us in hd like us on facebook and follow us on twitter. >>> senator tim scott of south carolina hosted a forum earlier today in capitol hill. the event focused on the importance of school choice and educational opportunities for parents and children. the first panel of the day, features louisiana governor bobby jindal, and republican conference c

on wednesday meet with the president of morehouse college in atlanta and on thursday visit spellman college in atlanta and talk with daniel tatum. >> president obama and german chancellor merkel repeated no decision has been made on whether to represent arm the ukrainian government. they also took questions on iran, israel and u.s.-german relations. >> good morning, everybody please be seated. as always it's a great pleasure to welcome my close friend and partner, chancellor angel merkel, back to the white house. angel has been here many times but this visit is a chance for congratulate her on cho achievements. angel is one of germany's longest-serving chancellors. perhaps more importantly this is my first public opportunity to congratulate angel and germany on their fourth world cup title. as we saw in rio, angel is one her team's biggest fans. our u.s. team, however, gets better each world cup so watch out in 2018. germany is one of our strongest allies so whenever we meet it's an opportunity to coordinate closely on a whole range of issues critical to our shared security and prosperity.

in thursday, we will speak with the president of spellman college. >> posted an event on school choice. here is part of that. >> most of k-12 education is driven by states and communities. there is a question of how much the federal government should be involved. i wonder how that comes to the school choice conversation. what role, if any, should the federal government be playing in supporting school choice or is that a state and local conversation? >> i'm someone who believes the best decision for education will always come at the local level. it really is with local school boards parents and community. that is for the best decisions are going to come. reauthorization of the elementary and secondary education act, it was at one time termed no child left behind, is up for reauthorization. it is overdue. this new congress here in 2015 believes that moving forward on some education priorities needs to be at the top of the list for this congress. and it is going to be done in a way that is empowering local communities to make those decisions. as you mentioned, there is a limited role for

joining us now, our "closing bell" exchange karen cavanaugh, mark spellman from alpine funds, eric ristman from russell investments, ron wiener from rdm financial group and our very own rick santelli. okay. let's kick off then with -- let's go to karen first. karen, what is this for? is this all about greece do you really think? >> no. i think we worry a lot about greece and it's a throwback to 2011 where we were worried about contagion, but right now greece is a small part of the eurozone economy. it's not really about greece. there are a lot of other worries investors are worried about. we're in the middle of a sustainable economic expansion. it's driven by accommodative federal policy central banks around the world are accommodative. liquidity isn't drying up anytime soon. earnings are coming in better than ever. corporate earnings we have about three-quarters of them reporting so far. we have growth of over 4%. and it's just normal volatility. that's part of getting back to normal. markets are volatile. >> i find it interesting, ron, given that backdrop that was just laid out and korch

during washington journal we'll be at fisk university in nashville followed by morehouse college and spellman college in atlanta. >>> back now to senator tim scott's daylong academic forum for keynote remarks from former education secretary rod paige. he talks about universal school choice and the need to tie choice to economic reform. his remarks run about 35 minutes. >> well, let me start my introductory remarks about dr. rod paige. what an amazing life. if you listen carefully you'll at least have a glimpse of why i'm excited about having dr. paige present to you today. the son of a school principal and librarian, dr. paige. now, this is going to be the longest introduction in the history of man. i want you to know three things. a school principal a librarian that produces a doctor, does that not speak to the power and the necessity of education. he rose from humble roots in segregated smalltown mississippi all the way to the united states department of education. as secretary of that department paige championed student achievement and employed best of breed solutions to raise standards of