November 9, 1992 - Ronald Walters, professor of political science at Howard University, speaking recently at Hamline University’s Justice for Everyone lecture series. Theme of this lecture was "Democracy, Diversity and Disparity: The Growing Urban Poor." Walters is the author of several books, including "Black Presidential Politics in America", and was a consultant to the Jesse Jackson presidential campaigns. Larry Osness, president of Hamline University, introduced Walters.
December 1, 1992 - William Donaldson, the chairman and CEO of the New York Stock exchange, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Donaldson’s address was on the topic of capitalism, entrepreneurship, and qualities for financial success. Following speech, Donaldson answered audience questions. Minnesota Meeting is a non-profit corporation which hosts a wide range of public speakers. It is managed by the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
December 4, 1992 - Morton Abramowitz, president of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Abramowitz’s address was on the topic of foreign policy issues facing new Clinton administration. Following speech, Abramowitz answered audience questions. Abramowitz was U.S. ambassador to both Thailand and Turkey. Minnesota Meeting is a non-profit corporation which hosts a wide range of public speakers. It is managed by the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
December 10, 1992 - James Bopp, founder and president of the National Legal Center for the Medically Dependent and Disabled, and general counsel for the National Right to Life Committee, speaking at "Ethics, Euthanasia and the Termination of Medical Treatment" conference, organized by the University of Minnesota Center for Bioethics. Bopp shares his view in addressing the issue of balancing the rights of parents and the interests of patients who are in a persistent vegetative state. He speaks on how hospices help both patient and family.
December 10, 1992 - George Annas, professor of law and medicine at Boston University, speaking at "Ethics, Euthanasia and the Termination of Medical Treatment" conference, organized by the University of Minnesota Center for Bioethics. Annas shares his view on debate of addressing the issue of balancing the rights of parents and the interests of patients who are in a persistent vegetative state. He speaks on patient rights.
December 18, 1992 - MPR’s William Wilcoxen reports on Dave Winfield signing to the Minnesota Twins. Winfield speaks at press conference about his desire to come back to Minnesota.
December 23, 1992 - Nothando Zulu, a renowned master storyteller and local educator, tells a story about the cat and the dog. This particular story talks about the principle of Imani, which is faith and the principle of cooperative economics.
January 1, 1993 - MPR’s Bill Wareham reports on police and community relations after recent Rodney King beating and murder of Minneapolis police officer Jerry Haaf. Keith Ellison, rally community leader; Sharif Willis, leader of United for Peace; Dave Dobrotka, Minneapolis Police Deputy Chief; John Laux, Minneapolis Police Chief; Gary Sudduth, director of Minneapolis Urban League; and Matthew Ramadan, executive director of Northside Residents Redevelopment Council, are highlighted.
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January 18, 1993 - An excerpt of columnist and journalist Carl Rowan speaking about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at annual King celebration held at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis.