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. Day, we year on mlk gather here to remember dr. Kings legacy and reflect and focus on the work 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, and ever since, 26 years plus, this civil rights organization, superbly led by its leader, reverend sharpton, has been a preeminent leader in the fight for civil rights. Again, i welcome all of you this morning as we prepare now to break the nights fast. The board member will come and bless the food, and then we will all watch the lift every voice video. Shall we pray . The creator,er and we sustainer of all things, come here this morning on this king day to tell you thank you, to tell you how much we love you, how much we appreciate you for all youve done for us. We ask, lord god, our jeffrey everyngs upon this day , person we have gathered, for every server that is about to prepare and serve us our breakfast, we pr
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A subject that illuminates the american experience. It in a way that is worthy of the smithsonian and worthy of the culture im trying to explore. What would it be called . Been Natural Museum of africanAmerican History and culture. Ill figure out a shorter name. Was legislation introduced by john lewis and sarah, they came up with the name. A decade ago it would have been a debate. Is africanamerican . Black american . Is it just history . Is it just culture . Lets make it an inclusive museum. , favoriteur personal thing about the africanamerican culture . The optimism and the humor. What i want to do when i create a museum is i always struck at getting at that point where you were not old enough to sit with a old men who its in the backyard and hear stories, that you would sneak in and here. I would love the stores of watching Jackie Robinson play at what it was like to north new jersey. Then they would just laugh. Sadnesser the story trivial a sense of optimism and belief that all th
Checked for chlorine before they can return. The Obama Administration confirms that a counter operation for terrorism killed two innocent hostages held by al qaeda and one was an american doctor. Karen travers live from washington with the full story. Reporter good afternoon rick. A very strong statement from the family of dr. Warren winestein, they say that the people that took him captive are responsible for his death but had criticism for the u. S. Government, the support and assistant over the 3. 5 years since he was taken captive was inconsistent and disappointing. A sobering announcement from president obama, we believe that a u. S. Counter terrorist operation targeting an al qaeda compound in the pakistan border region accidentally killed warren and geovany this past january. Warren a doctor and geovany an italian aid worker were held there. Its a true but bitter truth in the war generally and the fight against terrorists specifically mistakes sometimes deadly mistakes can occur