the loop around and straight past the white house as they make their way to the national mall. and then in addition to that there is another group gathering at freedom plaza washington. focused on d.c. statehood. joining a rally and concert taking place at the foot of the lincoln memorial. we re going to hear throughout the day here in washington from a whole array of civil rights leaders and activisting including, of course, the reverend al sharpton, reverend william bar bour and ben crump, the d.c. mayor, as well as many other civil rights activists including the brother of george floyd speaking in just a few hours. and in addition to the focus here on voting rights and enfranchisement, we re seeing other progressive causes also going to be making their case here on the streets today in washington, including d.c. statehood, including a $15 minimum wage, even gun victims gun violence victims making their case for stricter