"Last week European markets fell sharply by three to four percent and that created a domino effect in global equity markets.

VOA: standard.2010.05.17

"In recent years, too many financial firms have put taxpayer money at risk by operating hedge funds and private equity funds and making riskier investments to reap a quick reward.

VOA: standard.2010.01.21

During this period, Hooks helped articulate the group's positions on racial equity in hiring and school admissions and the creation of a national holiday to honor the late Martin Luther King,Jr.

VOA: standard.2010.04.16