Started this whole thing. In those days we were trying to do what we could to be part of the movement. The movement that was all the adults and then there was a whole bunch of youth were involved. Last sunday on a radio show i had a use spoken word artists that came on. [inaudible] all these adults in the program its a use for such a big part. Youve seen those old videos. When dr. King finally said, look, we need young people out here to oppose move this thing forward. So representing all the youths were involved in movement at this time i want to bring forth a young spoken word artist from youths these, ms. Monet boyd will be a piece representing young people. Monday, come forth. [applause] hi. My name is mono monet boyd. Im 16 years old. I go to El Cerrito High School and a been writing poetry since i was like 11 years old. It was a way for me to write down how i felt. [inaudible] what things i saw around. I even well when i get involved with youth speaks, an organization to have you
Girl. I wrote it because sometimes being dark skin is like a burden. As if its not okay to be dark skinned or to be lighter is better. So i hope i display that. I was told as a child never to dark skin with pretty white teeth. Because they allow [inaudible] usually good look when i grew up to be. See i am far from these things still put in this category not because of my ethnicity but literally the color of my skin. As if my god was not pleased with making. As if i should put my because the society and world around me should i buy substrate myself of my skin color to the color world can look upon [inaudible]. I promise i didnt ask for the skin i just wear it. When my friend said, i dont begin out if i was monet skintone. That night i sat in the mirror and wondered god would make me so darn [inaudible]. Ill be forgotten and the lights go off heres what the lolo stared at my own people. Why would he do that . I thought that i was was made in harmony made in the image of my god. Maybe i a
What kinds of things might you encourage tenants to do besides simply get tenants renters insurance and earthquake insurance, what else do you think tenants should do . I think its really important to know if they happen to be in the building where is the safest place for them to go when the shaking starts. If theyre out of the building, whats their continuity plan for connecting with family . They should give their Emergency Contact information to their resident manager so that the resident manager knows how to get in touch. And have emergency supplies on hand. The tenants should be responsible to have their extra water and flashlights and bandages and know how to use a toilet when theres no sewage and water flows down. And the owners of the building should be proactive in that regard as well. So, george, thank you so much for joining us. That was really great. And thanks to spur for hosting us here in this wonderful exhibit. And thank you for joining us g name is my name namely kelly
Felt. [inaudible] what things i saw around. I even well when i get involved with youth speaks, an organization to have youth speak. I put my pen and paper to life. I did spoken word and i was able to relate to others in my humble testimony. This piece im about to read for you guys is called dark skinned girl. I wrote it because sometimes being dark skin is like a burden. As if its not okay to be dark skinned or to be lighter is better. So i hope i display that. I was told as a child never to dark skin with pretty white teeth. Because they allow [inaudible] usually good look when i grew up to be. See i am far from these things still put in this category not because of my ethnicity but literally the color of my skin. As if my god was not pleased with making. As if i should put my because the society and world around me should i buy substrate myself of my skin color to the color world can look upon [inaudible]. I promise i didnt ask for the skin i just wear it. When my friend said, i dont
Three jays, jobs, justice and jubilee in my capacity as a public service. I will continue to ensure equal opportunity for all to compete in the public competitive contracting process. We will continue to fight for local jobs for those who can need jobs. We will continue to fight for justice for people who will serve despite their ethnic background, religion, Economic Immigration status and their government and their policies and process. As for jubilee,it gives me such joy that we just recently celebrated this historical victory of the samesex marriages in San Francisco is the first county Clerks Office in this state to say open california to perform ceremonies for samesex couples during our pride weekend. [applause] we can continue to celebrate these historical events diverse cultures inheritances that make San Francisco unique. 50 years ago dr. King i have a dream speech inspired and changed many lives. We as beneficiaries, of his legacy and of the civil right movement can keep his d