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It s difficult to conceive of a world without her. not only a uniquely brilliant singer but her commitment to civil rights made her an indelible impact on the world. the reverend al sharpton joins us now. let s talk about that, her impact on world and impact on civil rights. i think one of the things i was talking to arlene, aretha s sister yesterday, and one of the things that she really wanted people to know about her was her commitment to civil rights. her father reverend cl franklin was to martin luther king and the march in detroit that led to the march in washington in 63 was where dr. king first talked about i have a dream. that was co-chaired by her father. so she literally grew up in the movement. she used to tell me all the time that in the last year dr. king s life, she did concerts with harry belafonte to raise money ....
Obama s inauguration. and last week she met with the president to commemorate the legacy of her husband 50 years after he was assassinated. joining me now is the widow of medgar evers and a civil rights leader in her own right, myrlie evers-williams. it s an honor to have you here tonight. thank you. you know, 50 years later we hear all about the celebration to the march on washington. uh-huh. but a lot of people don t understand the impetus to that march was what happened 50 years ago to your husband, the assassination of medgar evers really fueled the movement at that time. and even dr. king in the march in detroit about a week or so after the assassination of your husband paid tribute to him. i want you to watch this. before the victory for brotherhood is won, some will ....