Greatness and charity for all. The reverend al sharpton from the National Action network held the breakfast this morning. Tom perez and American Federation of teachers president Randi Weingarten were among the speakers. Good morning, everyone. Good morning. May i ask that you take your seats so that we may begin. Again, good morning. I am Jennifer Jones austin, i am a board member for the National Action network, and i run a policy and advocacy organization, antiproperty policy Navigation Organization based in new york city. Every year on mlk day we gather to remember dr. Kings legacy, and to reflect and refocus on the work that we all, we all are doing to keep his dream alive and make it live here in america. In 1991, the National Action network was founded in the spirit and tradition of dr. King. Years, 26ince, 26 years plus, this Civil Rights Organization superbly led by its haser reverend sharpton, been a preeminent leader in the fight for civil rights. Again, i welcome all of you
Good morning everyone. Good morning. May i ask that you take your so that we may begin. So again, good morning. Im Jennifer Jones, austin board member for the National Network and i run a policy and Advocacy Organization poverty policy organization based in new york city. Every year, on mlk day, we gather heree to remember dr. Kings legacy. And to reflect and refocus on the work we all, we all are doing to keep his dream alive andp make it live here in america. In 1991, the National Actions network was founded in the spirit and tradition of dr. King andng ever since 26 years 26 yes plus, this civiles organization superbly led by its leadser reverend sharpton has been a preeminent leader in fight for civil rights. Again, iing with all of you this morning. As we prepare now, to break the nights fast, board member will come and bless the the food. And thenth well all watch to lt every voice video. Shall we pray gracious father and creator and sustainer of all thing hads. We come hereof th
Most polluted places in the u. S. Where developers are planning to build luxury highrises. We begin in ukraine a country moving ever closer to civil war. The military stepping up the offensive against prorussian he rebels in the east. The conflict is spreading to other parts of the country. In the east, seven european observers who were taken hostage more than a week ago have been freed. This comes a day after fire in the Southern City of odessa killed dozens of prorussian activists. Secretary of state john kerry currently in africa spoke with his russian counterpart in another effort to reduce tensions. There is no solution in sight. Paul brennan has the latest from the eastern city of it constaniovka. The burning cars and day bre which limited the streets were evidence of what looked like a day of heavy fighting between ukrainian soldiers and prorussia separatists. Vehicles and tires have become makeshift barricades set alight to try to keep the Government Troops at bay. Translator t
To oust clippers owner donald sterling. Hugs and relief in ukraine as seven european observers held by separatists are freed. It comes a day after fighting in the Southern City of odessa killed dozens of prorussia activists, many in a clash. Today the city held visuals to commemorate the dead. At this hour ukraine inches closer to civil war. The military is stepping up its offensive. The conflict is spreading to other parts of the country. Paul brennan has the latest from the eastern city of konstantinovka. Reporter burning cars and dabry were evidence of what looked like a day of fighting between ukranian soldiers and prorussian separatists. Vehicles and tyres became barricades, set alike to try to keep the Government Troops at bay. Theres a lot of victims from both sides, from the civilians and fighters. People who were going to work were insecured jurd. There were a lot of injured and dead. Shooting at buildings. A stockpile of petrol bombs were at hand. It didnt stop the vaps of ve
[indiscernible crowd noise] indiscernible crowd noise] indiscernible crowd noise] looking at downtown d. C. Just off the National Mall commemorating the march on washington for jobs and freedom led by Martin Luther king jr. On august 28, 1963. The anniversary itself is wednesday when another gathering is planned and president obama will be here. Well have live coverage on cspan and cspan radio of that appearance. If you missed any of the rally that just ended well show you ighlights from that rally. For those of us who are from the south, 50 years ago we received our marching orders hen the prophet dr. King jr. Quoted the prophet isiah, that have a dream. This is our hope. This is the faith that we go back to the south with. Those are our marching orders. This is the faith that we go back to the south with. Yes, the south where some are still trying to fight the civil war. Yes, the south. Where we are witnessing this vicious attack on Voting Rights and the blatant Voter Suppression by