History of slavery and jim crow laws. In an unprecedented threehour report, nbc news presents, the American Revolution of 63, a study of s quest for negro equality. Here is nbc news correspondent frank mcgee. Frank there comes a time when man seems is life is being altered forever, that an old order is dying in a new one the new ones being born. For some, the moment arrives when a deed of new dimension sets the hour apart, for others, when words are spoken more sharply. Later, but still suddenly, it seems men are saying and doing things they have never said or done before. Then we know we are experiencing a revolution. But we cannot say, though hell store ins will try though historians will try, when it began. We know that autumn does not begin with the turning of the leaves, but earlier, on some afternoon when a shadow passes over the fields, and it is no longer in summer. So did the American Revolution in63, begin in birmingham 1955, or in montgomery, or in 1954 with the Supreme Cour
Report, nbc news presents the American Revolution of 63. Here is frank mcgee. There comes a time there even comes a moment in the affairs of for some, the moment arrives when a deed of new dimension sets the hour apart, for others, when words are spoken more sharply. Later, but still suddenly, it seems men are saying and doing things they have never said or done before. Then we know we are experiencing a revolution. But we cannot say, though hell store ins will try though historians will try, when it began. We know that autumn does not begin with the turning of the leaves, but earlier, on some afternoon when a shadow passes over the fields, and it is no longer in summer. So did the American Revolution of 63, begin in birmingham in 1955, or in montgomery, or in 1954 with the Supreme Court decision, or in 1863 with the proclamation. Some of its roots reach back to 1776, even back to the year 52, when the apostle paul said god has made of one blood all nations of men to dwell on the face
As we expected. Heres a look at a cloudy sky where it is 51 degrees. Pretty mild this morning. Mid 40s to 50s and sun and clouds with mid to upper 50s at the coast. Near 60 at noon for our bay and inland neighborhoods and then mid and even a few upper 60s possible at 4 00 and a very comfortable evening mid50s to about 60. Reggie . Mike, thank you. You know, the last thing you want right now is to have essential workers showing up to work because they feel like they cant miss their pay even if they get sick. Well, now some major bay area cities are providing some relief. Abc 7 News Reporter Julian Glover is live for us in san jose. Julian . Hey, good morning, reggie. Yeah, this is really another tool in the tool box to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. The idea is to give essential workers like you mentioned enough sick leave. An additional two weeks off so if they do come in contact with the coronavirus or they have it themselves, they dont have to worry about missing a paycheck
Ruth robbins. It is a pleasure to welcome you here tonight for the program. Before we get started just a couple of quick things. If you have electronic devices, now is a good time to turn them off. As usual, there is no photography and no filming. Also, if you are wondering what the equipment is in the back of the room, it is cspan. So show your nicest smile, brush her hair, get ready in case you get a cameo. And when we get to the q a part, there is a microphone in the back of the room and we will let you know when it is time. You will just line up there to ask you questions. It is always worthwhile revisiting the documents but set us apart from british rule and created the framework for our government. Tonight our guest speaker kermit , roosevelt, explores these documents and shares interpretation of their meaning and relevance. Professor roosevelt teaches constitutional law at the university of pennsylvania law school. He was born and raised in d. C. And attended Harvard University
Using a device containing thc. The fdas new alert. Caught on camera, baby smuggling arrest. The American Mother now in custody accused of trying to sneak a newborn past security in her carryon. Airplane s the American Airlines mechanic facing charges. Investigators say he intentionally damaged a airplane before it was about to take off. And serena slam. Serena williams steamrolled her way into the u. S. Open finals overnight and this just in, duchess meghan reportedly on her way to new york to prove shes best friend serenas biggest fan. Breaking news bulletin from Michael Strahan, Meghan Markle is on the way to new york. Good morning, america. What a win last night for Serena Williams. Boy, she is steamrolling. Yes. Shes about to make history if she wins on saturday. It will be her 24th grand slam which will tie her for the most ever and when she was asked about how she felt about making it to the finals, she said, quote, i dont expect too much less. I love her. Shes on fire. We will b