Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
With the departure of Mary Frances Berry from the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, both supporters and detractors are predicting a new era for this often controversial body. We examine the future goals of this commission under a new generation of civil rights leaders.
Guests
- Abigail Thernstrom Vice-Chair (R), United States Commission on Civil Rights; and Senior Fellow, Manhattan Institute
- Gerald Reynolds Chair (R), United States Commission on Civil Rights; also former Assistant Secretary of Education for Civil Rights
- Wade Henderson Executive Director of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights; and Counsel to the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights Education Fund
- Michelle Bernard Senior Vice President, Independent Women's Forum
- Tom Perez Councilmember (D) and Chair, Montgomery County Council; former Deputy Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights; and former Director of the Office of Civil Rights at the Department of Health and Human Services
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