Possible and i would note it is under attack today and has been under attack since the enactment by the Supreme Court as well as by individuals who do not favor the advancement of African Americans and other people of color in the country. So, it is good to be here tonight to acknowledge the 50 anniversary and commemorate and acknowledge people in the community who day in and hout u out outsides of the glare of the spotlite work to the advance civil rights and move forward and claim tire rights in our society. So move toog the presentations, as a human rightss commission 2015 hero awards i would like to note all tonight recipient will receive [inaudible] from nancy pulosea and mark [inaudible] and the student receiving awards tonight are receiving financial awards through caryn chi so congratulations in advns to all of you and well move to the presentations themselves. First well deal with award for individual leadership in Voting Rights. The first award is given to faith petric and it
National Independence Day Parade canceled for second year in a row
National Independence Day Parade canceled again
The National Independence Day Parade has been canceled for the second year in a row, but it may not be for the reason you expect.
WASHINGTON - For the second year in a row, the National Independence Day Parade has been cancelled – but maybe not for the reason you’d expect.
In a Thursday afternoon release, the National Park Service blamed logistics and planning limitations for the cancellation, saying, The marching units that travel across the country to participate in the parade have not had the necessary 8 to 18 months to organize, rehearse and fundraise before making the trip.