FTED: We Shall Overcome

Benjamin L. Hooks, discusses the Civil Rights Commission.

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FTED: We Shall Overcome The Open Mind

Premiered June 25, 1983

Executive Director of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Benjamin L. Hooks, discusses the Civil Rights Commission's evaluation of the Reagan administration and the President's response, which includes changing the commission nomination process.

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The Open Mind

Hosted by Alexander Heffner, The Open Mind is a thoughtful excursion into the world of ideas across politics, media, technology, the arts, and all realms of civic life. First broadcast in 1956, it explores challenges of the digital age, American politics and emerging issues. These conversations are a primary resource to the public, students, teachers, researchers, and archivists.