They have come to washington to commemorate the 50th0th anniversary of Martin Luther kings big civil rights march of 1963. We are lgbt activists and think it is important to be here as a Progressive Coalition to support progression. T Unfinished Business . B yes. Absolutely Unfinished Business. People got complacent. Acen ever since the decision came down about voter rights act we are right back where we started before freedom marchers in 60s. And anybody who says differently is diluting themselves. Il we wanted to shareut thise experience with her. Ce w why is that important . I think, you know, as she is growing older now, she is able to understand and see the importance what one life makes. A t as recent as 1970, i have phone up to the restaurant to order food and asked to go around to the back to place my order. Our mission is a continuing mission. It was never complete untile every single soul in this planet on this globe has equality. Ity. So, again, the big event, there are many
Good to have you with us. There may be more evidence of what appears to be a chemical weapons attack last week in damaskas. Three hospitals supported by the International Humanitarian group say victims started pouring in wednesday exhibiting neuro toxic symptoms. Medical staff say they treated 3600 patients in a time span of just three hours of those patients, medics say 355 people died. Wednesday nights attack has prompted president obama to discuss potential military options in syria. The new president of the Syrian National coalition has called for an International Military intervention in syria. The Syrian Government denies it launched the attack and has released this footage right here. State tv says at this evidence after chemical attack. Earlier today we spoke with Sophie Delaney in new york. She described what medical staff in syria have been seeing. The symptom with been reported about are symptoms including some blurred vision, some headaches, and in the most severe cases, so
King, jr. s i hai have a dream speech. Thanks for being with us. New evidence that chemical weapons are being used in syria has prompted a flurry of global diplomatic activity. Secretary of state john kerry has spoken with his syrian counterpart and other Foreign Ministers in the region about what appears to be a major chemical attack in syria. Three hospitals in damascus supported by the International Humanitarian group, doctors without borders, say victims began showing up on wednesday said to be exhibiting neuro toxic symptoms. Medical staff say they treated 3600 patients of those patients, medics say at least 355 people died, including at least one doctor. The u. N. s tom disarmament chief, angela cain is in syria. She is asking for access to the site of wednesdays alleged attack. The state Department Says secretary of state john kerry received assurance from frio county syrian Army Commanders that they would insure the safety of u. N. Investigators. While t. Syrian families who lo
Metropolitan police, United States secret service, park police and other entities as well as Public Safety entities. The partnership that we have established to create a pretty robust plan has been in the works for many months and while i cannot go into detail about those about the security plan, please know we have trained extensively to address any issues that may come up during the day. Thank you. Thank you, officer. I appreciate that. As someone that did communications before heading back to the Campaign Last year, the officer had the easiest job because he can say im not allowed to say that. That is the main day, monday, couple of other events we wanted to highlight. Saturday is a big day for us, two traditions that were started in 2009 by the first family, national day of service and kids inaugural childrens concert. The national day of service will be taking place across the country, events in all 50 states and a large event down here on the mall. Chelsea clinton has joined us a
Marching to change history. A day when the voices of the movement echoed across america. We are of a massive moral revolution. How long can we be patient . We want our freedom and we want it now. A call to action and a call for peace. The words that inspired a people, a nation, and the entire world. Free at last, free at last, thank god almighty we are free at last. Tonight, a special twohour edition of politicsnation. The march on washington. The dream continues. Good evening. Im al sharpton live from the Lincoln Memorial here on the national mall. 50 years ago hundreds of thousands of people stood where i am. Right now watching history. Millions more watching at home seeing the leaders of the Civil Rights Movement, call for justice and equality. Powerful speeches and powerful music from singers like lahalia jackson, bob dylan. Tonight well hear those voices. Well also hear from congressman john lewis. I talk to him today from the exact spot on the Lincoln Memorial where he spoke 50 y