Hard at work this week in ways that you might not even realize. From floridas governor stripping voters of their election voices, to a Supreme Court justice who is at the collapse were put on blast again. And also, a twice indicted former president looking for a special legal treatment just because he is a candidate. Why saying our democracy is in crisis is actually an understatement. Plus, the extent of the devastation from those Deadly Wildfires in hawaii is becoming clear today. We will have a live update from nbcs Steve Patterson in maui. I am symone sanderstownsend, and i have something to say. Breaking news out of georgia. Fulton County District attorney fani willis is expected to present her case on Donald Trumps president ial election interference to a grand jury starting monday. Now, according to the Atlanta Journalconstitution, the paper is reporting at least two witnesses have been given their 48hour notice. And they will appear before the grand jury on tuesday. We will be d
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
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Sisters. From the faith that the dark past have brought us. We will, we will, we will march on. Until victory is won. I welcome you on behalf of the Congressional Black Caucus foundation. You have at the 47th annual legislative conference, a conference you could not afford to miss and be reminded and still i rise. I welcome you again and delighted that you have come for the focus of todays discussion is fighting the systemic destruction of our civil rights, it is very timely, it is urgent and i am confident that well have a productive discussion. Early this morning, i was account one of our missions for homeless men here in washington, d. C. Along with the Congressional Black Caucus foundation spouses. I said to them, we must live with hope, but when you see individuals where the system has failed them, where there is no future, then you know that we have to stand in the gap. I did not leave them with that thought. They are deserving of dignity like everyone else, but when you deny a m