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Congress only has four working days left. Will republicans come together and do their jobs . We are talking to senator, raphael warnock, about why some republicans want to shut it down, and what role the senate can play before time runs out. Plus, i sat down with rap star, quavo, when he came to the Nations Capital this week. How he turned the trauma of witnessing his own nephew getting shot and killed, into activism against gun violence that plagues communities across the country. And, autoworkers expand their strike to plants in 20 states. A contract talks now with two of the big three automakers. How that is likely to impact you, and high stakes for the u. S. Economy. Im symone sanderstownsend, and i have something to say. We are a week away from a government shutdown. The House Of Representatives has gone home. Yeah, yall, the clock is ticking. The pressure is on. But they are getting nothing done. Lets review. Representatives left town after the House Republican majority failed not once but twice to even begin debate on their own military funding bill. Six House Republicans voted against the measure. This was a death blow to any legislation in a majority. Republican objections, largely centered around Government Spending and additional assistance to ukraine. Keep in mind, people, funding is separate from a continuing resolution that would provide the government with short term nondefense funding. Heres what embattled republican speaker, Kevin Mccarthy, told nbc news a few hours ago regarding that floor. Should americans expect a shutdown . No. Listen. Thats on the first. We still have a number of days. Im just an optimistic person. But i think there are few people that want to take it all down. Right . For different reasons. For different reasons. I just do not believe 99. 9 of the republicans want that. Mccarthy expects the next votes to take place on tuesday. Even if mccarthy makes enough concessions to appease his critics in the house, the bill is dead on arrival in the senate. Why . Because republicans are once again trying to draft our Service Members into their culture wars. The latest Defense Appropriations Bill has patched poison pills targeting genderaffirming care. Activities supposedly promoting critical race theory, immigration, and even drag shows. Come on yall. Never mind that the u. S. Military has supported drag shows on a base since world war ii. This week has proven once again that House Republicans cant be relied on to fund the government. The democratic majority leader, chuck schumer, in the senate, is hoping that the senate can pick up the slack. Schumer is taking a procedural step to allow the senate to create a short term stopgap bill. This is if the house doesnt pass something on their own. Heres what the senator said when he announced the move on the floor. We must work in a bipartisan fashion to keep our government open. Avoid a shutdown, and avoid inflicting unnecessary pain on the American People. This action will give the senate the option to do just that. This all comes as the senate is dealing with another shakeup. Several lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are calling for the resignation of democratic senator, bob menendez. The senator and his wife were indicted on bribery charges, Involving Hundreds Of Thousands of dollars in cash, and gifts, on friday. Menendez has temporarily stepped down as chair of the Foreign Affairs committee. While the process unfolds. But, has rejected calls for his resignation. And has promised that he, quote, is not going anywhere. This week is a reminder that even when the stakes are urgent. Congress often moved too slow. On a host of other issues, including Gun Safety Reform. While the Democratic House and Senate Passed a significant Gun Safety Legislation last year, hopes of further progress dont stand much of a chance in this republican house. This week, President Joe Biden announced the office of Gun Violence Prevention. Which aims to offer solutions and support to communities experiencing gun violence. He is joined by democratic congressman, maxwell frost, the youngest member of congress. Frost made waves with the very first bill he introduced this year. A bill to establish an office of Gun Violence Prevention, the office that biden made a reality and an executive order. Joining me now to Talk Congress and beyond, democratic senator from georgia. And everybodys favorite reverent, reverend raphael warnock. Welcome sir. I do think your everybodys favorite reverent. I just think democrats, republicans, all. Everybodys always well with the church. There we go. Before we get to all of the things happening on the hill, and the government shutdown, i do want to ask you about senator bob menendez. The governor of new jersey has called on his resignation, including as well as other State Officials in new jersey. Senator fetterman just a while ago called on his resignation. What about you . Well, listen, those of us who were elected to serve in high office, i see it as a public trust. Its something i take very seriously. We ought to conduct ourselves with integrity. We will watch and see how this plays out. You dont think Senator Menendez should resign at this point . Im squarely focused on the people of georgia. I do think that they are and not smart people in new jersey to figure out who should represent them. All right, lets talk about Senator Schumer. Explain the measure, basically, that Senator Schumer is employing. The house passed a bill to fund the faa. Senator schumer has already did the motion, filed closure to change the language a little bit. And the house does not do their job, this will be the mechanism by which the senate tries to fund the government. Is this going to work . I can tell you this. As i move around the state of georgia, ordinary people scratch their heads. Watching what is unfolding in washington d. C. They are trying to figure out how to take care of their families, how to advance their prosperity, and their wellbeing. I think this chaos that we are witnessing right now, it is just one example of what happens when politicians, center the politics, rather than the people. These folks have clearly decided that they are short term political gains are best served by government shutdown. Theyre somewhat praying for a shutdown, if you will. This is chaos, at a time when people need us to do the peoples work. You know, senator warnock, theres all this recent polling, it tracks public trust in government, do they look at the white house . Members of congress, the supreme court. Just in government across the board is low. Lamar can people out there talking to people in the streets, and communities, we even feel like just elected officials at large arent getting anything done. How are democrats differentiating themselves here . Because when folks to the polling, its everybody in congress its low. Everyone in congress is not getting things done for the American People. Its not just the republicans. Look, there is a kind of suspicion out there, not just in politics, but institutions across the board. I think that this is a moment when we need folks who are focused not just on their games, but focused on the covenant that we have with one another as an American People. I got involved with politics not because im in love with politics. Days like this, i dont like politics very much. But i tolerated because every now and then, you get a chance to do something that is transformational. When i look at the work that we were able to do last congress, im proud of the people of georgia for setting me to represent them. It gave us the narrowest of margins. With that margin, look what we accomplished. We passed the American Rescue plan. And in that piece of legislation, not only did we support our cities, and our Small Businesses in the midst of a pandemic. Weve expanded the child tax credit, something that i think we ought to make permanent. Because it would cut Child Poverty 40 to 50 . What could be more important than that . We passed a border bipartisan infrastructure bill. We passed the largest investment in veterans in a generation. And, we passed the first Gun Safety Bill in 30 years. It is saving lives. But not nearly enough. Thats why my panel discussion, that you were on earlier this week, was focused on this issue. Lets talk about the panel discussion. This is, for folks that dont know, this week is the annual legislative conference. The Congressional Black Caucus foundation. I moderated your panel, it was about gun violence. Quavo was on that panel, a rapper, but someone who has been personally affected by gun violence. Greg jackson was a participant in the panel, as well as congresswoman, lucy mcbath. Now, congress has, i dont think anybodys of the belief that congress is this particular congress, given the house, the dynamics in the house, is going to do anything on gun violence. Do you think the actions from the white house are going to be significant enough to give some relief to communities of color across the country . Im proud of congressman frost, he represents a young generation that is pulling all of us to task on this issue. I joined with several of my colleagues, we sent a letter to the white house urging the president to pull all the levers with his executive authority, that he could help. Im glad to see this first ever white house for office on gun safety. Its significant. The it is a significant move. I look forward to seeing the work that will come out of that. But that doesnt let congress off the hook. That is certainly the point. We need to pass meaningful common sense Gun Safety Legislation. Symone, as divided as the countrys, or as much as we like to talk about how deeply divided the countrys, heres the thing, according to a fox news poll, forgive me for saying that on msnbc. I dont say it often. But they said that 87 of americans believe that we ought to pass something that deals with background checks. Universal background checks. So that is people on the left and the bright. It is quite extraordinary when 87 of americans agree on anything. I mean, that is well above 50 . Yet, we havent been able to get any movement on this in the congress. Ill tell you what that tells us. The folks who are watching ask how is it that we cant get movement on something where theres that much agreement . Its because into many instances, the peoples voices have been squeezed out of their own democracy. Theyve been placed, replaced by dark money. By the outsides impact of these corporate voices, in our politics. Partisan and racial gerrymandering that paralyzes us. It is the reason why im focused on gun safety, to be sure. But in real sense, i think our inability to move so far is indicative of a democracy problem. So we need to pass the freedom to vote act. You said something this week that i want to read for people. You said that for progress on this issue, Gun Safety Reform has to be separated from what do you call cultural war issues. Unpack that for folks. I think that there are folks who are engaged in the politics of division. People who have no vision, traffic weve got to take the Gun Safety Debate out of the culture wars. We ought to at least be able to move on the things around which there is general agreement among americans. Weve got to look at this issue, really, the way weve looked at other safety issues. Why is the gun issue any different than, say, seatbelts, at a different time . Im showing my age now. But i remember growing up as a kid, i had really good responsible parents. I dont know that we wore seatbelts in the 70s. I dont remember hearing that much about car seats. You are younger than me. I was alive in the 70s. Thanks simone. Nowadays, we look back at those times, and were like, how could we . I think that years from now, our children, and our grandchildren are going to look back at these times, and they are going to ask us what were you doing when that this slow rolling tragedy of American Carnage was unfolding . Because this doesnt happen all over the world, in other countries that arent engaged in war. We can do better than this. I was on the floor of the senate when my own shoe children were on lockdown. I remember that, your words on the floor were moving. We here on msnbc played your comments in its entirety. I think it really gripped the nation. But senator, before i let you go, i really want to get your response to what is happening with the United Auto Workers. Theres expanded to strike has come to georgia. Chrysler workers in mauro, georgia, are now on strike. Do you have any plans to join them on the picket line . I am always in solidarity with workers. I resist this idea that somehow youve got to either be pro business or pro worker. Thats a ridiculous divide, in my thinking. We need businesses to thrive. Heres what i think, contrary to those again who engage in these kinds of culture wars. People dont mind working. Stop attacking workers. Stop what they dont mind working. They just want to participate, they want to enjoy some of the prosperity that they are creating for others. They want a livable wage. They want to be able to take care of their families. They want to have health benefits. They want dignity. Otherwise, they are alienated from their work. Im in solidarity with the workers. I understand historically, the power of collective bargaining in this country. And im hopeful that at the end of the day, the folks who are at the head of our big automakers, will make a lot of cars in georgia, by the way, theyre proud of what were doing there. And those who represent labor will be able to come together and stand in a place that makes sense. So in short, in solidarity, want to end the strike. No answer yet though if you are going to the picket line. I am always in solidarity with the workers of georgia. Look, i came to the senate as somebody who comes from an activist tradition. We will see whats necessary. The peoples pastor. Reverend senator, raphael warnock, thank you very much for coming in today. Thank you. Good to be with. You appreciate your time. Folks, up next, President Biden is going to make some labor history next week. The president is planning to walk the picket line in michigan with striking auto workers who have now expanded their striking ways that were more directly impact consumers. We just talked about it with senator warnock. My Political Panel is with me next to dig into what exactly is at stake. But first, our bestie is here. Richard lui, with todays other top news stories. Richard, what is going on out there . Simone, good day to you. Something that were watching for, Tropical Storm ophelia battering north carolina. Soaking rains and powerful winds. The Storm Making Landfall early this morning. Forecasters warn here, a potentially lifethreatening floods in maximum sustains of 70 miles an hour. A filly expected to move into virginia this weekend. Heading to the u. S. Mexico border today, that visit comes after a Border Community declared a oneweek State Of Emergency due to the number of people crossing the border from mexico. The president of honduras will join secretary to discuss the countrys cooperation on this crisis. And former president , jimmy carter, and first lady, rosalynn carter, made a rare appearance in public at the Plains Peanut festival in georgia. This comes as the oldest living former president prepares to turn 99 years old, october 1st. Jimmy carter was famously a Peanut Farmer before he became the countrys 39th president. He entered hospice in february. And rosalynn was diagnosed with dementia in march. More simone for you, after this break. Rsv can severely affect the lungs and lower airways. But im protected with arexvy. Arexvy is a vaccine used to prevent lower Respiratory Disease from rsv in people 60 years and older. 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Michigan firm estimated the first week of thislimited stand abstract 1. 6 billion dollars in economic losses confident in the midwest. Thats billion with a bag. They tive all 143,000 workers walked off the job it could cost upwards of Five Billion Dollars in ten days. And then there is the impact on striking workers uaw has a strike fund to support them, but it would only replace a fraction of their lost wages. With all of that and mind, President Biden heads to Michigan On Thursday To Quote Unquote join the picket line. They strike has challenged President Bidens pro Union Position and that could undercut his campaigns focus on economic gains if it drags on. Meanwhile, former president trumps isnt the opportunity to pull focus from the second Republican Debate on wednesday. He plans to appear with uaw workers in detroit instead, as if he was going to the debate anyway. What that, i want to bring in my panel. Allstar political strategist to break it down, Shermichael Singleton, host of the Shermichael Singleton show on sirius xm. Campaign fit jonae wartel, recently director of the 2020 georgia runoff. Jonae how do you think senator warnock . Did he was fantastic, shout out to my home state senator. I think he brought to the forefront what needs to be discussed in the competition about the shutdown. The reality of it is, congress has a job to do and that to keep the government open. And the fact there has not been a true bipartisan effort to do that is really expected but also just wild. And i think the reality of the matter is, the senator showed some leadership here but congress is in mayhem. Kevin mccarthy cant get a hold of his own party, he cant get anything done, they have blocked efforts to hear spending bills that will keep the government open. And theyre not really trying to work towards this. I mean, saying were going to work towards this and doing the work is a different story. Its like so many split strange happening this week. Shermichael, congress is in a show i cant call, i cant name it on tv, but you know what im talking about. And youve got this president ial campaign happening on the republican side of the aisle. This primary. Do you think Donald Trumps tactic, thats what it is, its a Tactics Union workers on wednesday. Do you think this is gonna be effective . Hes been critical of the union. And the uaw specifically. He has a pass and sub members are concerned about trump he smirked in this moment in recognizing michigan as a state he would need to return back to the white house. And i think placating to working has people is smart, particular Working Class white individual, specifically Working Class white men. So if that is a part of the calculus, i would argue eaten effects. That i want to touch on quickly the government shutdown. It is, in my opinion, absurd that Matthew Gaetz and a handful of others are holding hostage the entire congress. Speaker mccarthy, who i know his team effort will, has raised more money than any of speaker in the past. Has done more for three consecutive terms to help republican members get elected and challenger candidates get elected. Hes amazing candidates were they are. And despite all of these things, these folks know, simone, nothing they want to put it will passed the u. S. Senate. None of it. So why hold hostage the entire country . Its going to prohibit our ability to pay or vets. Its going to prohibit our ability to pay for government workers. Who were doing the job to americans rely on. Let me just say this. I want to address the White Working Class men in a second. But theyre holding it hostage because Speaker Mccarthy is allowing him to. And i get he raced all this money, i dont understand why detail is between the legs. I dont understand why it took 15 hours to become speaker when it was something he wanted to do for a while. I understand how he goes off and start an Impeachment Inquiry after he said on September 1st he wont go do what he did and matt gaetz still goes to the floor and disrespects him. I dont get. It and, symone, this is what my opinion republicans into really behind the speaker and check these folks. They have to check them. These guys are the number three most powerful individual in washington, d. C. , and his being pelt hostage by someone like Matthew Gaetz from florida who doesnt care about anybody else but himself. Its policy on that. Well, you know, jonae, i feel like a lot of people, first of all democrats, ive spoken to a lot of Democratic House members and they are going to sit back. Democrats, they always talk about democrats in disarray, democrats are all on board and its the republicans that are ransacking the house. So i dont think theyre going to get any help from democrats. Republicans are going to have to come to the democrat members. But because of this issue of the economy, though, i do think that there have been huge gains made in the economy. But it doesnt necessarily feel this way for a lot of people in various places. Youve got this track on top of. That the uaw strike has the disastrous effect for, i can just, somebody was helping me out this week, one of my interns, her copper glen the other day, got in an accident. And she said, i dont know about the parts, ive got to work monday. So, jonae, do you think this will be a problem for democrats as we go into 2024 . I think democrats have to do what is always done, be clear about what theyre doing on behalf of the American People working to put solutions. And i think that in any case, the strike is something they have to take head on when theyre out on the campaign trail. They cant run from it. They have to say, here is how we as democrats have been fundamental of the economy is growing, that the economy is getting stronger and the president is doing his job to make that happen. I think the reality of the economic messaging is that democrats, as well as President Biden, at the top, have to make sure that Economic Issues are central on the campaign trail. Right . They cant run from them, they cant avoid them. They have to make sure that when people have questions about the strike, they have answers. Right . And for messaging strategy on the republican side, there just to be thinking democrats and throwing up their hands, theyre all over the place. They have no Message Discipline about this. And i think thats going to be the difference this cycle between democrats and republicans. Interesting, because republicans usually have the message of discipline. A do you think democrats are going to stand with workers, then they should be on the picket line. I want to about Senator Menendez. We have not heard from many members of the u. S. Senate. We heard from senator fetterman, who has called on Senator Menendez to resign. Some of her or an accent outlet jersey people handle their business, but im watching. What do you think on this . Because democrats want to have the moral high ground, if you will, when it comes to corruption, going into the 2024 election, given who folks believe will be the republican nominee, donald trump, fourtime indicted, just a mess. 91 counts. Criminal, allegedly. But democrats then have to have the same energy, when it happens internally, in the democrats. Absolutely, yes. I think the reality of the matter is, the judicial system in our countrys front and center. We say this with the trump and, basically all the things hes facing. So the reality is, if we believe in justice, if we believe in the laws as democrats, everyone must be held to the same standard, the reality of the matter is, theyve got to let this process run its course. Whatever the final verdict after we do all the factfinding and all the evidence is laid bare. Whatever that outcome might be, i think democrats but to be okay with it, right . Thats the reality of the matter. I would say again, he has the Presumption Of Innocence until proven guilty. I will, at the last on this occurred, he won by 12 points, symone. He did, but this is different than the last time. What is being alleged in the and argument about Senator Menendez is that he took money in exchange for giving information. Right. To foreign and im not a Defense Attorney here, but i would argue one could make the case he acted in, within his job title. Calling the department of agriculture, a senator can do that. Asking the white house to appoint a different attorney, a senator candidate. The question is, did he do it for the money and gold bars . Thats up to the jury to decide. Okay, all right. Let the Judicial Process Beat what it is. Little brought its course. We will know the truth and we have to stand behind. It will leave it there. Shermichael singleton, jonae wartel, thank you all for coming in. I appreciate your time. No, i dont go powers like that. Thank you all for coming. House speaker Kevin Mccarthy had a call with his caucus and few hours ago. He says the call was to work on avoiding a government shutdown. But it is looking more and more like democrats will have to step in and pick the adults in the room, i dont think theyll help the. Up next, colorado Congressman Joe Neguse is here. Hell join me to talk about what democrats could do to prevent an economic catastrophe if the republicans wont. He republicans wont so you only pay for what you need. Thats my boy. 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There needs to be a realization that you are not going to get everything you want. Just throwing a Temper Tantrum and stomping your feet, frankly, not only is it wrong, its just pathetic. After many members went home for the weekend, the Republican Caucus scheduled call for saturday afternoon, to discuss the plan for next week. But with little progress made, the shutdown just seems inevitable. Democrats like representative, adam schiff, have called out their republican colleagues for appearing to cave to former president trumps demands that his party shut down the government to defund his criminal prosecutions. But, even if that is the goal, the Justice Department created a contingency plan, all the way back in 2021, that, quote, Criminal Litigation will continue without interruption as inductive it es s to the safety of human life and the protection of property. Democratic congressman from colorado, joe neguse, joins me now. He also serves as the chairman of the democratic policy and communications committee. Congressman, thank you for being here. Do you think that your republican colleagues in the House Of Representatives are caving to Donald Trumps demands to shut down the government . Do you think thats really what they are doing . Definitely, without a doubt. First, let me say, i heard your conversation with reverend warnock, i also wasnt alive in the 70s. Its great to be on a host firm our generations. Thank, republicans have capitulated at every turn since Speaker Mccarthy first struck the gavel, as youll recall, and unprecedented 15 rounds of voting over the course of a week and a half. This most recent example of chaos and dysfunction in the house is reflected of that same preference of his, and the Republican Caucus, to ultimately kowtow to the former president. To follow his directive, and when he says shut it down, what are they do . Shut it down. Thats unfortunately what we are living through right now. Lots of strategists and folks out there will say, oh, what can democrats do . But, my read on it is that democrats are not going to extend in all of branch to help the republicans. Is that correct . Are you all willing to work with the republicans if they come to you . Of course. I would say democrats want to govern. We are here to ultimately be the peoples business, of course, keeping the government up and running is a critical importance. Any one of the republicans whom you just showed on the program could easily, today, pick up the phone and work with democrats to pass a continuing resolution, and keep the government up and running. They have chosen not to do that. They are in disarray. This week, just by way of example, and i know you know this, symone, youve worked on these issues for so long. More rule votes failed in the last six days in the House Republican House Of Representatives then in the last 20 years. It gives you a sense of just how dysfunctional the house of Republican Caucus has become. Rather than working with the House Democratic caucus, Speaker Mccarthy has chosen to capitulate to the farright wing of his conference. Its unfortunate, and its going to have devastating consequences for the american public. So, the Problem Solvers Caucus has released a framework to keep the government open. Were going to put it up on the screen. Republican represents what is party that privatized would just work with democrats to avert a shutdown. My mind is like being blown here. I dont understand. The catastrophic devastation that we will be visited upon families. Im thinking of people that are waiting, that weight on and depend on their check to come. If the government shuts down for thousands of government workers, that check will not come. Thats right. What is going to happen here . I share your frustration. One of the most frustrating aspects of all of this is you have people like the individual whom you just referenced, he could easily, again, work with democrats to pass a continuing resolution. He has chosen not to. We are seven days away from a shutdown that would have A Billion Dollar impact on our economy. You have everyone from Border Patrol officers, to our men and women in uniform, who would go without a paycheck. It is devastating, and yet, they continue to talk as so called moderates, and arent willing to actually walk the talk when it comes to taking these votes. That, i think, is deeply unfortunate. It is a small but vocal minority in the House Republican caucus that is seemingly holding Speaker Mccarthy hostage. Is there any inkling that republicans are willing to get behind Speaker Mccarthy, and stick it to that small majority, and work with them . I see no indication of that. To the extent that past is prologue, we have seen this movie before. We saw it four months ago, as you covered extensively, during the debt ceiling crisis. Manufactured by their own invention, brought us to the brink of potential catastrophic default. There were many opportunities for Speaker Mccarthy to pull back for socalled moderates in his caucus to pull back, instead, they pushed forward. Look, weve got seven days to go. Its time for the grownups, for serious people to step forward in the House Republican caucus, and work with the House Democratic caucus. With our partners in the senate. By the way, Senate Republicans and democrats, House Republicans are on an island of their own. I fear for the consequences. Fear for the consequences. We will be watching for the sake of the American People. I hope something gets accomplished. Congressman, joe neguse, thank you very much for coming in today. I appreciate your time. Up next folks, the man who made fox news finally steps down. 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In a memo to employees, murdoch said in part, quote, the battle for the freedom of speech and ultimately the Freedom Of Thought has never been more intense. Selfserve Room Bureaucracies are seeking to silence those who would question their providence and purpose. Elites have open contempt for those who are not members of their rarefied classed. Most of the media is in cahoots with those elites, peddling political narratives rather than pursuing the truth. What . This is gaslighting at its best. Aside from recruitment of being a multibillionaire, which puts him in an elite and rarefied classed, following his announcement to step down, many have reflected on how he, himself, allowed fox news to negatively influence American Politics for decades. How he himself was in cahoots with bureaucracies that were not about small d democracy. And perpetuated lies, deceit, and division. It seems the 92yearold thanks to a forgotten about the role fox news played and pushing Conspiracy Theories and lies about the 2020 election. Lies contributing to a toxic political atmosphere that led to the assault on our Nations Capital on january 6th. Fox news agreed to pay the Dominion Voting Systems nearly 800 million to rate avoid a trail and the companys election lawsuit, about how the company knowingly promoted lies about the 2020 election. Folks, our democracy is in fact under attack. The damage to our democracy is real. And Media Companies have a role to play in it, and under report murdaughs rain fox and its the measurable impact on the damage done to democracy. It is, i mean, come on. It does remain to be seen how murdaughs son, and the successor, will run the network. But when it comes to mr. Murdochs legacy, we will never be gaslit. Up next, folks. 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Our conversation focused on black and brown communities disproportionately affected but this Public Health crisis. Following that discussion, i got the opportunity to slip them with two of the panelists, rapper and now gun safety advocate, quavo, as well as greg jackson, now the new Deputy Director of the account violence prevention office. Both have powerful personal stories about Gun Tragedies that impacted their lives and inspire us to work. I feel like im turning this negative right now into a positive. Im turning his loss into a win. In order to do that, ive got to stand up. Standing up and turning pain into power. A key message that was amplified through the stories of Grammy Nominated rapper and now Gun Violence Prevention advocate, quavo. Along with Community Texas Fund Executive director, greg jackson. Both men suffered from traumatic experiences that are all too common in our country. Quavo witnessed the murder of his nephew, takeoff, in november of last year. Takeoff was a fellow member of the Rap Group Migos and his tragic death changed quavos life. This is a stage at never thorne bay on. At the same time, im here for the cause. This is just what im dealing with is, im learning from it. And greg jackson is a Gun Violence Survivor who was shot in 2013. The bullet hit two arteries. And so, i never forget that feeling of being on the concrete, bleeding out and being alone and just wondering, is this it . You know, is this it . And i remember a voice that just said, no, youve got more work to do. And thats what i held onto in those moments. I remember the tv above my hospital bed his News Coverage of congress, and they were talking about gun violence. This was a few weeks after sandy hook. And all i could say it was the excuses, the lack of action from congress. The people who are being paid, sent to washington to work for us. They were making excuses about why they couldnt take action nearly costing my life. The to join forces after quavo and his family love Rocket Foundation in honor of takeoff. Its typical purpose. When i met him, he was, like bro, ive been shot. It is striking to me that there are two black men sitting here leading the charge on raising awareness, but also changing what is happening to communities on this issue. You think about what we went through. Its not rare, its really common. We just havent had folks out there are telling our stories. And we havent hit both private off to step out and fight at the level that quavo was doing and frankly ive been doing for the last ten years. And ill be honest, when i started telling my story and advocating they were a lot of times i was the only pregnant in the room. Talking about across the avalon in texas. But also seeing the medias seem to only focus on mass shootings. You know, and what was happening in the suburbs and not looking at what was happening in our communities every day. The Rocket Mission committed to investing 2 million for Community Violence and prevention organizations, including organizations like the Community Justice action fund. All while pushing for a change and of course action. What is just one thing you really want people to know out there, about this additional worker doing . Because its not like you are not repping anymore, your tropic music, right . Im still on the. Mike youre still on the mic. I just, saying, i dont want that lost image to beat make ryan on the camera, or me screaming, or upset, or looking for retaliation. I dont want that less taste in your mouth to see me either the day it happened. I dont want that. I promise im not myself. I realize ive got guys like rag, i realize that congress is trying to pass laws, i see there is a whole bunch of kids that raised their hands that was in gun violence, around it or seeing it. So just being that ultimate later. Like, i love sports. On kind of like that mascot for everybody. Gonna come out there, be like that quarterback who will play the touchdown. So honored to be hands on. You know, im an nba fan, so i told quavo hes more like the point guard. But thanks to quavo and greg jackson for sharing their stories with us and for their activism. Thank you out there for watching symone on this saturday. Im symone sandra townsend, and be sure to join me tomorrow because ill be joined by Congresswoman Emilia Sykes from ohio, and were going to discuss the dysfunction on capitol hill with government shelton deadline just days away. Well also be talking with rap duo and tiktok sensation fly anna boss. You might know them from the farright videos like this one, where they run straight at the camera while hitting every lyric. I even got in on the phone and read my own video after guest hosting the 11th hour one night. All of that is coming up tomorrow at four pm eastern, right here on msnbc. 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