Julius kahn playground. And i was disappointed and angered and, frankly, ashamed to learn that this playground honoured a man who was so hateful, so discriminatory and exclusionary and if it was left up to him, he wouldnt have wanted me playing in that playground and wouldnt have wanted my family here. I implore you to follow suit with the board of supervisors and San Francisco community and rename the playground. I dont personal have any opinions about what the name is, just not named after somebody who represented such racism and hate. Thank you very much. Thank you. Clerk is there any other Public Comment . Commissioner anderson. Thank you, Vice President. I really want to thank everybody for coming out here. I, of course, will support the removal of the name of julius kahn and the young lady who just spoke used a good wore, horrified. When i found out about the history of julius kahn, i felt that sentiment as well. Ive been a district 2 resident for over 25 years. That playground w
Chronicler of American Experience and Pulitzer Prize winning columnist timothy egan jims multiple books have inspired popular documentaries and have found their way into many classrooms. His book, the worst hard the author today is Pulitzer Prizewinning columnist timothy egan. His multiple books have inspired popular documentaries and a found their way into many classrooms. His book, the worst hard time, the untold story of those who survived the dustbowl, won the National Book award and inspired the ken burns film the dustbowl. His other books include program which to eternity. Tim was previously a New York Times opinion columnist and is a reporter who won a Pulitzer Prize for the series how race is lived in america. He is here with us to discuss his recent book, fever in the heartland, the plot to take over america and the woman who stopped him. It tells the story of a murderous conman in the 1920s and the woman who led to their downfall. Booklist calls it riveting. Please join me in
Reporter charlottes former mayor who admitted to taking bribes in office is halfway through his sentence. He pleaded guilty to a reduced victim charge today and was sentenced to a single day in jail to be served concurrently with his federal time. Cannon said little in court but stood briefly to address the judge. I want to thank you for the student. I hate to come here under these circumstances. But i want to apologize to the court for doing so and thank the court for undialinging indulging me. Reporter pat smile and another conviction on his resume. Now, admittedly, the states voter fraud case may not be as sexy as the for the agents finding him taking bribes but they felt it was important to bring the case to court, and patrick cannon told me he is reflecting on his future. More on that at 10 00. Jim bradley, channel 9 eyewitness news. We have been following the case since he was indict inside 2013 and a year later, he was sentenced to 44 months in prison after he pled guilt and is
Sacramento celebrated LGBTQ visibility and community with a Pride parade Sunday that also drew political protests from those who believe the queer movement hasn’t come far enough.
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