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Julius Becton joined the segregated US Army in 1943. And over a professional life spanning six decades, he blazed a path for African American officers in the U.S. Military, retiring with the rank of Lieutenant General. And he went on to lead major government agencies, universities and the D.C. Public School system. He joins Kojo to discuss his career and public service.
Julius W. Becton, Jr., Lt. General, US Army (retired); CEO and Superintendent, DC Public Schools (1996-1998); and author of "Becton: Autobiography of a Soldier and Public Servant (Naval Inst. Press)
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It's an annual ritual for our region's film buffs: racing from theater to theater to catch as much of Filmfest DC as possible. This year's festival showcases both epic and deeply personal stories -- films that will take viewers from the plains of Mongolia to the streets of Santiago. Join Kojo as we hear about some of the films and speak with two local filmmakers showing their work at this year's event.
Anthony Gittens, Director, District of Columbia Commission on the Arts and Humanities; and Director,Washington DC International Film Festival
Shirin Ghareeb, Assistant Director of the Washington DC International Film Festival, DC Commission on the Arts
Nina Gilden Seavey, Producer and Co-Director, "The Matador"
Lindsey Christian, Co-writer, Producer and Director, "Jazz in the Diamond District"
It's been more than fifteen years since the nation of Somalia had a functioning government. This week, the United Nations warned that more than 2.5 million Somalis face a major humanitarian crisis due to violence raging in the capital of Mogadishu and the worst drought in decades. We get an update the situation in the region, a place the United States left more than 15 years.
Stephanie Bunker, Spokesperson, United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Andebrhan Giorgis, Senior Adviser for The Africa Program, International Crisis Group
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Graduation season is near, and local universities are scrambling for big-name speakers that generate buzz and impress parents and alumni. But every year, some selections invite controversy and news headlines. We discuss the competition among universities for blue-chip speakers, plus the annual rite of student protests over speakers with opposing world views.
Jeff Selingo, Editor, Chronicle of Higher Education
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