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Good morning. Day, we year on mlk gather here to remember dr. Kings legacy and reflect and focus on the work we all are doing to keep his dream alive and make it live here in america. In 1991, the National Action network was founded in the spirit and tradition of dr. King, and ever since, 26 years plus, this civil rights organization, superbly led by its leader, reverend sharpton, has been a preeminent leader in the fight for civil rights. Again, i welcome all of you this morning as we prepare now to break the nights fast. The board member will come and bless the food, and then we will all wat...

Good morning everyone. Good morning. May i ask that you take your so that we may begin. So again, good morning. Im Jennifer Jones, austin board member for the National Network and i run a policy and Advocacy Organization poverty policy organization based in new york city. Every year, on mlk day, we gather heree to remember dr. Kings legacy. And to reflect and refocus on the work we all, we all are doing to keep his dream alive andp make it live here in america. In 1991, the National Actions network was founded in the spirit and tradition of dr. King andng ever since 26 years 26 yes plus, this ...

Building bombers on the assembly line, today theyre building rail cars, improving traffic and creating jobs where they live. Thats just the start. We passed the nations largest housing initiative. We have the highest graduation rate. Thank you, i know have the distinct honor welcoming to the stage someone who has always stayed true to his ideas and values and learned to adapt to a changed political landscape. Hes stayed a proud progressive. Former democratic leader, cap chairman of the board and my friend, senator tom daschle. Please join me in welcoming him to the stage. [ applause ] thank yo...

Chairman of the board and my friend, senator tom daschle. To [applause] let me just say what a fantastic day this has been. Sen. Daschle we gather at an important time, a time when our country is facing one of the most challenging moments in history. A time when the pillars of our democratic republic are being tested. But the American People increasingly are refusing to sit idly by. They are reacting, they are responding, and yes, they are resisting. [applause] so this afternoon, we want to talk about the energy out there and how that energy is actually affecting policy in washington and acros...

Country. Failure to ensure that all people of the United States are treated equally allows a cull a culture of hate against some people in the United States to fester. This hate culture includes continuing physical assaults and murders committed against lgbt individuals, and particularly against transgender individuals. The events that transpired on june 12, it 2016, in orlando, florida, were a horrifying and tragic act of hate and terror that took the lives of 49 innocent individuals and injured 53 more. The victims were targeted because of who they were, who they loved or who they associated...