their skin but by the content of their character. i have a dream today. >> the march was successful in pressuring president john f. kennedy's administration to dmvr strong civil rights protections at the federal level. clearly these kinds of federal protections are much in need. texas is one step closer to passing a slough of new restrictions on voter access making it harder for people to vote despite months long opposition from democratic state lawmakers. but it's not just texas. according to brennan center for justice at least 18 states enacted 30 new voter suppression laws. the fight for voting rights continues today. 58 years later. and many would argue this time around american democracy itself is on the line. joining me now is nbc's tremayne lee on the ground in washington, d.c. thanks for joining me. how are preparations coming along this hour. >> thank you so much for having