Transparent and we can really go along and seeing what is happening at our sites, knowing that teachers and administration, students and families are not getting the support they need and can easily assume that is because we are not funding appropriately. And so, i think ultimately, this conversation is it is about the Police Department and what we as a School District want to have as far as the relationship with them. And what that really means to people. But its also about the overall just structure that we have that allows for these scenarios to play out. This is happening at our sites, at school sites and i need to be educated to understand they as Authority Figures perpetuate similar instances that cops are doing outside on the streets. Its not at the same level, but its still targeting black and brown kids and still taking them out of our classrooms and suspending them and kicking them out of our schools because of the Power Dynamics that were seeing cops dont know how to deal wi
City. Power to the people reporter speaking your mind versus staying safe. Black lives matter reporter its a delic ampde decision they must weigh. Mace, tear gas. It doesnt do any good. You know, what we really need is reform. Reporter after police used chemicals to disperse crowds in at least four bay area cities. San jose, walnut creek, santa rosa and oakland, where jennifer lee was hit with a flash bang. The next day, it blistered over, you could see the sparks went off of my back. Reporter today the San Francisco council announced the right to demonstrate chemical agents that should not be used in war time, where its banned or on our own population. Reporter now the call to ban the use of tear gas gained traction when doctors began speaking out saying it using it on protesters during a pandemic could enduce coughing and relisa new wave of covid19. If you want to go ahead and ban it, that is fine. Let it be known, we didnt use any of it in San Francisco. Reporter tracy mccray said t
Be able to breathe. Rest in power. George floyd was buried today in houston. Tonight the tributes across the bay area to a man whose death sparked a global movement. Good evening. And thanks for being with us. Im raj mathai. George floyd prompted the movement, but among the questions now, will that passion and widespread push for racial quality continue in the months to come . We begin tonight with nbc bay areas ian cull in san jose. Reporter three weeks ago, not many knew his name. But tonight in cities across the country and world, people are gathering to honor the life of george floyd 15 days after his death. And here in downtown san jose. This memorial is more of a like a starting idea that we can do more than just protest. Reporter vigils spanning to italy and france on this day george floyd was buried. The 46yearold was a father of three kids, and his death has awoken a global fight against racial injustices. No justice, no peace reporter demonstrations, protests, millions raisin
Present. Supervisor stefani. Present. Supervisor walton. Present. Supervisor yee. Mr. President. All members are present. Thank you. Please join me in the pledge of allegiance. Place your right hand over your heart, please. I pledge allegiance to the flago f america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Thank you. On behalf of the board i would like to acknowledge the staff at sfgovtv who record each meeting and make the transcripts available to the public online. What i would like to do is before we go to communications, and before we get into our special order at 2 00 p. M. , i would like to at least say a word or two. Before we get started i want to acknowledge George Floyds funeral today and thank the city family, particularly m. T. A. , for halting all Public Transit from 12 00 to 12 08 p. M. To acknowledge the wrong that happened to mr. Floyd and to the many other black and brown individuals in our country. C
Regional call has been set up for later this week to talk about the issue, get people together to come up with some solutions and discuss the problem. Here is video of the nightly display. No one is quite sure why this is happening, if it is just quarantine boredom or just knowing that they will likely not be caught. Another theory is that with so many official fireworks shows being canceled, maybe those fireworks have made to the market. Whatever the reason, residents are saying it seems to be getting worse and more wide spread. One Oakland City Council member says he is noticing it in his neighborhood. It is almost like at 9 00 p. M. , it is everybodys turn to let it hang loose and shoot up fireworks, firecrackers, sounds like bombs going off. And they last all throughout until 2 00 in the morning. Reporter Oakland Police admit they have so much going on withcod19, fireworks has not been aen issue thn issue to cra and catching people in the act is tough. If you would like to particip