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The greensboro lunch counter. I am sure that we will hear more about her. A perfect fit for the king day awards, because of her Lifelong Service and commitment to justice and equal opportunity. We were delighted to present her with the award. Unfortunately, she could not join us, but we do have someone who knows her well to accept the award on her behalf. Here we have david cox president of the National Also see asian of employees. [applause] well, good morning, brothers and sisters. You know th...

Have a bone in my body, i will not fail my son. I promise him im going to fight stand for him and speak for him because he is no longer there to speak for himself. This is something we demand. We paid a horrible price to be here. [indiscernible] that eric garner was killed. I am so sorry for that. Michael brown, im sorry that it has to end like this. But this is not the end because of the sea of people who said we who stood up and said we need justice. We cannot close the book. We have to carry ...

This race. It was a tough race. He had the latest technology. In 2013 he said he was going to bed the most campaign ever. Campaign ever. Years to mark we wereof q a, running run show from each. Now, the reverend al sharpton and the National Action network of a protest, and rally in washington, d. C. They are addressing racial violence and protest. The march began at Freedom Plaza in Downtown Washington and ended new the u. S. Capital, where speakers outlined the legislative agenda for congress. ...

Anybody to hire veterans. The rate of unemployment for veterans has been higher. I had the chance in rhodesville, michigan, to meet with veterans Vietnam Veterans some months ago. And i was deeply troubled by the high rate of unemployment for those Vietnam Veterans. This country has not done an adequate job in terms of making sure that veterans have a real opportunity to work. That is the tribute that we must provide its more than a tribute its an obligation to those who have served this nation....

Increasing the soils viability and helping with the you get he more plants the bigger and the more roots backhe more carbon you put in the soil. Out did a wonderful project in california. Of land great plots and returned dry grasslands back to viable land and they in turn that by putting one year f commercial dairy maneuver spreading it out over the field, increased by 40 their carbon return to the soil. You find the Big Industrial d you hink that the waste is a huge problem. If its all confined...

One of the mentors of reverend sharpton, reverend jesse jackson. We try to live up to the meaning of that name the house of justice. Every saturday, we hold a community rally that is broadcast throughout the nation, both on internet and on radio. We make sure that people can come there, that are looking for help, they need assistance, that are looking for referrals. We hold a monthly legal might in order to give people in our community and affordable way to get direction on some of the legal cha...

The river party only lasted a few weeks, though. We did what any river loves would do. We floated it. By canoe, paddle boards. And eventually by foot crossing the shallows. I believe this is the colorado. Generally the real colorado has no water in it. But as you can see, its a pretty nice river right now. It looks amazing. Usually this part of the river is completely dry. Its sand. It has been many years like that. On may 7, after nine, 13hourlong paddling days we crossed 90 miles of the delta ...

Show me what democracy looks like. Democracy looks like show me what democracy looks like. This is what democracy looks like no justice no peace no justice no holidays no justice no holidays no justice no holidays [indiscernible] we wont stop we can stop we wont stop wwe cant stop a killer cop. Or a jail block. We cant stop we wont stop a killer cop. Or a cell block. Show me what democracy looks like this is what democracy looks like hey, hey these killer cops got to go. Hey, hey, ho, ho, these ...

Environmental reviews of the project have consistently found that the keystone xl pipeline will have no Significant Impact on the environment. Let me repeat that no significant environmental impact. In fact, the review says that if we dont build the pipeline canadian oil will still find its way to market by rail, requiring 1,400 tanker cars every day on our railroads to move the same volume of oil. A lack of Pipeline Capacity is already causing congestion on the tracks, which is delaying shipmen...

A live look at the Martin Luther at the Martin Luther king junior memorial on in washington, d. C. The holiday was signed into law by Ronald Reagan and was celebrated by all states inure to thousand. Crowds gathered her early this morning for a reef laying ceremony and remarks from jeh johnson. We will show you battle ceremony this evening at 7 00 p. M. Eastern. Today at 12 30 p. M. , coverage of the annual National Action network rockfest honoring Martin Luther king jr. Which will feature the r...