Despite the century that has elapsed our constitution still does not recognize or guarantee full protection of the law for women and gender minorities. Hj resolution 79 would bring us one step closer. The resolution removes the previous deadline set for ratifying the e. R. A. And will ensure that recent ratifications by nevada , illinois, in virginia are given full effect. The e. R. A. Offers a basic and fundamental guarantee, the equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex. Thats it. Very simple. In the years since it was passed by overwhelming majorities in the house and senate we have made Great Strides to secure that equality including through existing case law signed under the 14th amendment. The e. R. A. Would enshrine those principles and take the final step of ensuring that laws disadvantaging women and gender minorities are subject to the most rigorous form of constitutional scrutiny. In recent years w
Reverend register green served walter Memorial Baptist Church in northwest for more than 40 years. He says he applied some of kings philosophies to his own work. Turner sat down with green who said kings outlook had a big impact on his life. He was a freedom writer when he first met dr. Martin luther king jr. He tells me the day he got out of jail was the first time he met him. Looking back at that experience, it was one of the best things that happened to me. He remembers it like it was yesterday. He was a College Student preparing to study theology when he decided to become a freedom writer. Protesting segregation at rail and bus terminals in the deep south. The philosophy at this point is no bail, jail, no bail. He spent close to two months in the Mississippi State penitentiary because of it. This letter will probably relieve you. At 77 years behind bars to his parents. He and other freedom writers were invited to the Ebenezer Church to meet dr. King in atlanta. Martin luther king j
Police are telling people to avoid the area. People who live near youngville in napa county are allowed to return home tonight. Nbc bay area brought this story at 5 00 last night. The fire broke out and came dangerously close to homes and burned 60 acres before firefighters got a handle on it. The cooler temps today helping firefighters. Cal fire says the fire is 75 contained. Some other headlines this evening. The niners are shaking things up. This sunday Colin Kaepernick will take over as the starting kwab for the first time this season. The story well beyond the sports world. Nbc bay areas Michelle Roberts joins us now from[ 6 n levis stadium. Whats kaepernicks reaction . Reporter hes really excited about it. Head coach chip kelly says that kaepernick is healthy and ready to play and when we asked him about the ongoing protest of caber in this case during the national anthem, he says it hasnt been an issue and doesnt expect it to be an issue. It sucks. I dont like it. I dont like no
Dallas, officers here are understandably concerned. Thats something thats very alarming for members out on the street protecting the residents of the city. Any time we see a machine gun or start to see rifle rounds on crime scenes we go to, its very alarming. Reporter in the span of 16 hours, d. C. Police were shot at by suspects in two separate incidents. First an Early Morning shootout in southeast. Police say a gunman with hostages in this suv exchanged gunfire with officers. Later that day, congress was put on lockdown while in session as police were chasing two gunman in this car from southwest d. C. Into northwest near capitol hill. During the chase one of the suspects leaned out over the window of the car and shot at officers with a machine gun. Criminals can get guns. We know it. We have some of the toughest gun control measures here in the city. Were dealing with gun violence on a daily basis. Gun violence is members minds and knowing that when we come to a call for service or
This is a story kron4 has been following since it happened monday night. Thank you for joining us. Spencer blake is live in the san pablo leased department. What are investigators revealing at this hour . Reporter honestly, not much. We did have a conversation with the commander from the San Pablo Police department. He didnt want to go into too many details jeopardizing the investigation. 18yearold ilaysia mccoy was 7 months pregnant. Her sister created this go fund me page which is raising money for the shocked family who said she was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Im not going to go into details. Reporter but here is what the commander would tell us. . Re pi. Pm uw brought officers to 17th street where they found ilaysia mccoy street. A trauma center. Her baby did not survive either. The situation should not have happened. Someone is shot and killed and its tragic. C;n when that person. Talso pregnant is only the victim but her unborn child as ekwell. Reporter he did not have