We will go on with the program from there as listed in your book. Might we bow in a word of prayer. Eternal god, we come to you today as humbley as we know how just to say thank you. We thank you for this day and this occasion that brings us together and we ask today that you would consecrate our hearts, our hands and our heads that we might make this world a better place. We gather today in the midst of unique and unprecedented times times of great challenge and times of tremendous difficulty and, god, we ask that your hand will continue to guide the leadership of this great nation, continue to lead and guide the National Action network and all those concerned about peace, justice, and equality. We thank you for the life, legacy, and witness of your servant who we honor today, the reverend dr. Martin luther king jr. Help us to discern your will and seek your direction as we endeavor to confront the challenges of our day. As we remember him, we remember the lives of all those who have
Focusing on racism and the impact on communities. This is one hour. Good afternoon, and welcome to the city club of cleveland. I am a junior at hawkins school. Thank you very much for coming to see our panelists today. The goal of the council is identical to the city club. It is to host conversations, debates, and discussions that empower us to further understand the world around us and the people that comprise it. I am pleased to introduce our form entitled a conversation on race. As i want freedom just as you. In many ways freedom has been granted to races of people subjected to oppression throughout our nations history. There is a difference between freedom and liberty. Freedom being a state of being and being able to make decisions without external control perhaps being guaranteed by government. Liberty can be different. It is freedom granted by society and the world around us. In light of the recent deaths of Michael Brown and others we wonder how far we have come. Many racist law
Some news this morning, u. S. District judge yesterday temporary halted the president immigration executive order and his how the ap is reporting. On monday district judge in texas issued a temporary injunction giving a coalition of 26 states time to pursue a lawsuit that aims to probably stop the order to that will go to the president orders that could spare more than 4 million 4 Million People who were in the u. S. Illegally from deportation to the statement the white house said mondays ruling wrongly prevents the presence of lawful commonsense policies from taking effect at the Justice Department will appeal a federal judges ruling according to the white house. Some reaction from capitol hill. John boehner released a statement that reads in part hopefully Senate Democrats who claim to oppose this executive overreach will not let the senate began debate on the bill to fund the Homeland Security department. House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi has another take on the judges decision s
The speaker pro tempore the chair the prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. Chaplain conroy let us pray. Gracious god, we give you thanks for giving us another day. In this moment of prayer, please grant the members of this peoples house as they meet with their respective constituents. The gifts of wisdom and discernment, but in their words and actions theyll do justice, love with mercy and walk humbly with you. We ask, as well your blessing upon those who are especially impacted by the Severe Weather Winter Weather in this city and throughout so much of our country. May those who work to address the needs of the weak and vulnerable at times like this know they do your work. May all that is done this day be for your greater honor and glory. Amen. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to section 2a of House Resolution 100, the journal of the last days proceedings is approved. Please join me in the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of
Are you cautious . Who is with you . Whats the mood . Where are you . And he said philonise and i are in the courthouse. He said the family has faith that Derek Chauvin will be found criminally liable for killing george floyd, and, again, thats from ben crump, the family attorney, and as has been reported earlier, philonise george, the brother of george floyd will be in the courtroom when the verdict is ruled and hes there now with the family attorney and the family attorney, i would imagine together, and they are cautiously optimistic considering the time that it took the jury to deliberate, wolf, and come up with a verdict that its going to be at least in their favor, not exactly sure how they are going to rule on all the charges but there you go, thats the latest from the family and the attorney, wolf blitzer. Well be checking back with them all the time. Sara sidner, just managed to reconnect with you. First of all, tell us where you are and tell us what youre seeing. Reporter all