8 1 2 months later president lincoln signed the emancipation proclamation which did not free all en slaved persons but sent a powerful signal. In the journey the emancipation proclamation has assumed a place among the greatest documents of human feereedom. Is story is one that would help to redefine freedom and eventually change the course of history. Both the proclamation and the d. C. Legislation represent a promise of hope, freedom and justice that continues to inspire and resonate with the american people, more than 150 years after its creation. Now its my pleasure to welcome the reverend thomas bowen to the stage. He is the director of the office of religious affairs and the executive office of the mayor, and the interim director of the Mayors Office of africanamerican affairs and the commission on fathers, men and boys. He serves as a liaison for the Faith Community in the District Of Columbia and he also provides support to the mayors interfaith council, please welcome the rever
In the Nations Capital and compensated owners for each former slave. The panel also talks about the influence the act had on the emancipation proclamation which was issued eight months later. On this day 157 years ago an act for the release of certain persons held to service or labor in the District Of Columbia became law. The d. C. Emancipation act ended slavery in washington, d. C. , freeing 3100 enslaved individuals. For the past year as war raged between the union and confederacy, opponents of slavery continuing to exist within the Nations Capital. Eight and a half months later, president lincoln signed the emancipation proclamation which didnt free all enslaved persons and sent a signal that slavery would no longer be tolerated. As a milestone, the emancipation proclamation has assumed the greatest documents of human freedom and the story is one that would help to redefine freedom and eventually change the course of history. Both the proclamation and the legislation have hope, fre
And our Conference Rooms and our hallways and the like. Reporter some hospitals have needed to expand someone to have two or three intensive care units. Kaiser says icu nurses who usually care for one patient have had to expand care for up to three patients at a time. As we continue to grow in volume, our concern is that we are not able to continue to expand and provide safe care. The biggest thing i hear from patients all the time is i didnt think i was going to get this. The hospitals release of this video sharing firsthand accounts from frontline workers detailing what they call their horrifying reality. Talking about doubling up on the rooms, tripling up on the rooms and i have never seen it like this. Is getting out of control. I am seeing people die alone. Therapeutic plea to the public as christmas and new years approach, dont share your air and stay home. It is going to be very small, keep it safe. All of our Christmas Plans were kind of canceled. We had a brunch and a bunch of
Is calling for a major change to the bill. One that fellow republicans have opposed. Good evening everyone, i am Frank Somerville. I am julie haener. In a video on twitter tonight, President Trump listed billions of dollars in federal spending that he says congress should cut immediately in favor of more stimulus. 700 million for reef fish management. 2. 5 million to count the number of amberjack fish in the gulf of mexico. They pass the 1. 4 trillion federals bending bill and the 900 billion Coronavirus Relief bill last night. The project list did by the president along to the spending bill, that would fund the federal government through september. The coronavirus bill includes loans for small businesses, and 300 per week in unemployment benefits, and a 600 check for most americans. President trump said that is not enough. Im asking congress to amend the bill and increase the ridiculously low 600 up to 2000, or 4000 for a couple. Statement President Trump did not specifically say if h
California is at 29. 3 . The bay area 9. 5 . Greater sacramento 16. 6, and San Joaquin Valley and Southern California, zero percent. Zero doesnt mean there are no beds available, but does mean that hospital staffs are being pushed to their limits in surge protocols. Absolute admiration and respect for our nurses asked to too more with less staff and less support. Its heroic. Reporter newsom said barring over the Southern California counties, most of the state is seeing hospitalizations start to plateau. He is worried a spike from Holiday Travel could change that. Its the same concern bay area experts have, and why they believe our stayathome order could extend past its expiration on january 8th. I think well be with this stayathome order the entire month, unfortunately. Because we havent still seen the christmas surge yet, and the u. S. Is even more temperaturing in terms of wants to celebrate. The governor again said the state could withhold discretionary funds from counties who dont