Make a film about the American Flag, because it was thought that i might bring fresh vision to a familiar sight. Here, in this room, i began my work, it would take me back in time and place to that late fall day when i arrived in new york city. To leave one life and come into another creates a moment of abrupt break. Behind you is the iron curtain, youve broken through it. The long waits in the refugee camps, the long lines for processing, the endless paperwork, the daily disappointments, the fears you wont let into your new country. Then, suddenly, its all over, you have arrived at john f. Kennedy airport. All of you is open to every sensation and every sensation my first thought was that i had been put down in a brilliant part of colors, mostly of red and white and blue. It did not occur to me that these were the colors of my new flag. They were just brilliant, they were everywhere. On vehicles, on buildings, against the sky itself, in the close the people war. On that initial day, i
Dont like what they represent. Lots of powerwashing happening in golden gate park. Workers removing graffiti from pedestals that once held statues. Friday night a group of several hundred people tore down a statue of Frances Scott key who wrote the National Anthem and was a known slave holder. Cera is accused of committing atrocities against native americans. The statue later doused with red paint. The bust of Ulysses Grant was also brought down. Vandalism. Some park visitors had a lot to say. Its shameful. Its horrible. Its a sign of mob violence. It needs to stop. Police say the crowd turned on officers, and began throwing objects at them. Then, took off running. Im not sad. Statues like this tend to make heroes of people, without any real conversation about what they the full picture of what they did in their lives. Owning slaves, for example. Mayor london breed acknowledged pain felt in the country, rooted in a history of slavery and oppression. In a statement, she said every dolla
Stay well and keep it golden. In Sonoma County more places are reopening this weekend like gyms, bars and indoor dining, but with modifications. Indiana oakland where Police Confirm an uptick in illegal fireworks activity. The first full day of summer. Tomorrow well find warmer weather moving on in. Well have the details in the accuweather forecast. Abc news at 11 00 starts right now. Announcer building a better bay area for a safe and secure future, this is abc 7. On november third, you dont have the gutsst trump, do you . You dont have the guts to vote against trump . President trump holds his First Campaign rally in more than 100 days. Thanks so much for joining us. Many of the president s supporters lined up for days to get into the rally in tulsa, oklahoma but the crowds were thinner than expected. Reporter President Trump pressed ahead with a rally in tulsa, even after six members of his advanced team, including two secret Service Agents tested positive for covid19. And the numbe
Public comments are available on each item on the agenda channel 26 and sfgovtv are streaming the number on the screen. Each speaker is allowed two minutes. Opportunity goes to speak during the Public Comment are available by calling 4156550001. 146 3191053 then pound pound. You will hear the meeting discussions you will be muted. When your item comes up dial star 3. Call from quiet location and speak clearly and slowly and turndown your television or radio. The budget and finance committee. Email will be forwarded to supervisors and included as part of the official file. Items acted upon today will appear on the agenda february 2 unless otherwise stated. Thank you, mr. Chair. Thank you. Today we have a full budget and finance committee agenda. Thank you for being brief. Please call items 1, 2, 3 together. 1. Authorizing the Mayors Office of housing and committee to Submit Application to the allocation committee. 2 residential Revenue Bonds in paamount not to exceed 90 million for 1151
Is my distinct privilege to be the first Maryland Governor to begin a state of the state address buying saying madam speaker. Just put in the applause applause mister president , up laughs , members of the General Assembly, and distinguished guests, it speaks to the greatness and diversity of our state and to the. The progress that we have made together that a young lawyer from Baltimore City, an African American leader from Baltimore County and a republican businessman from Prince George are all here before this General Assembly having been chosen to lead our great state at the dawn of this new decade. This is possible because of those who came before us, selfless leaders like George Washington who resigned as commander of the continental forces just a few steps down the hall in our old senate chamber, Frances Scott key who in the future of a fledgling nation was in doubt penned the words that continue to inspire us today, and trail blazers like Harriet Tuchman and frederick douglas,