See/Hear the Millions More Movement
Greetings reggaelink.com crew,
We know of many people who wished to be able to be at Washington D.C. today for the Millions More Movement, but were not able to physically attend, so we are pleased to inform that you can watch and listen to the Millions More Movement on cable TV. Wyclef Jean got everyone's attention with a powerful performance!
C-Span is airing the live broadcast right now on tv and online, until about 5 p.m. CT today, and will re-air the program in its entirety at 7:00 p.m. CT/ 8:00 p.m. ET. In Houston, Time Warner Cable, it's on channel 56.
To find the C-Span channel in your area, visit this link, and enter your ZIP code to begin:
http://tv.yahoo.com/lineup/?co=us&type=n&title=millions+more+movement&search=true
Spread the word.
07:00 PM CT (re-air)
Millions More Movement Morning
The Millions More Movement will commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Million Man March on the National Mall. The theme of reparation, repair, rebuilding, reconstruction and renewal of the black community will focus on what black people can do internally for self-repair and renewal and an external focus on the responsibility of the government.
The morning portion of the program includes a dedication to the victims and survivors of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, speeches on the goals of the movement, identification of areas of development in the black community, and the presentation of a covenant pledge of action.
Speakers:
Jackson, Jesse, Founder and President, Rainbow/PUSH Coalition
Williams, Anthony, Mayor-D, Washington, DC
Wilson, Mary, Minister, Union Temple Baptist Church
West, Cornel, Professor, Princeton University, African-American Studies
Sharpton, Al, Presidential Candidate, Democratic Party
Morial, Marc, President and CEO, National Urban League
Walters, Ronald, Professor, University of Maryland, College Park, Government
Smiley, Tavis, Talk Show Host, PBS
Barry, Marion, Councilman, D, Washington, DC
Alacorn, Richard, President, Cuban National Assembly
Sheila Jackson Lee, House of Congress Rep - D, Texas
P.J. Patterson, Prime Minister, Jamaica
Russell Simmons, Founder, Def Jam Records
Jim Jones - The Diplomats (performance)
Wyclef Jean - (performance)<-- must see
Doug E. Fresh, Rapper/Activist
Erykah Badu, Singer/Activist
Chuck D, Rapper/Activist
11:01 PM CT (est.) (re-air)
Millions More Movement Afternoon
The Millions More Movement will commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Million Man March on the National Mall. The theme of reparation, repair, rebuilding, reconstruction and renewal of the black community will focus on what black people can do internally for self-repair and renewal and an external focus on the responsibility of the government.
The afternoon portion includes a keynote address by Minister Farrakhan, a tribute to Dorothy Height, speeches on youth and elder perspectives, and remarks on cultural development.
Speakers:
Farrakhan, Louis, Minister, Nation of Islam
Belafonte, Harry, Entertainer
Height, Dorothy I., President Emeritus, National Council of Negro Women
We know of many people who wished to be able to be at Washington D.C. today for the Millions More Movement, but were not able to physically attend, so we are pleased to inform that you can watch and listen to the Millions More Movement on cable TV. Wyclef Jean got everyone's attention with a powerful performance!
C-Span is airing the live broadcast right now on tv and online, until about 5 p.m. CT today, and will re-air the program in its entirety at 7:00 p.m. CT/ 8:00 p.m. ET. In Houston, Time Warner Cable, it's on channel 56.
To find the C-Span channel in your area, visit this link, and enter your ZIP code to begin:
http://tv.yahoo.com/lineup/?co=us&type=n&title=millions+more+movement&search=true
Spread the word.
07:00 PM CT (re-air)
Millions More Movement Morning
The Millions More Movement will commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Million Man March on the National Mall. The theme of reparation, repair, rebuilding, reconstruction and renewal of the black community will focus on what black people can do internally for self-repair and renewal and an external focus on the responsibility of the government.
The morning portion of the program includes a dedication to the victims and survivors of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, speeches on the goals of the movement, identification of areas of development in the black community, and the presentation of a covenant pledge of action.
Speakers:
Jackson, Jesse, Founder and President, Rainbow/PUSH Coalition
Williams, Anthony, Mayor-D, Washington, DC
Wilson, Mary, Minister, Union Temple Baptist Church
West, Cornel, Professor, Princeton University, African-American Studies
Sharpton, Al, Presidential Candidate, Democratic Party
Morial, Marc, President and CEO, National Urban League
Walters, Ronald, Professor, University of Maryland, College Park, Government
Smiley, Tavis, Talk Show Host, PBS
Barry, Marion, Councilman, D, Washington, DC
Alacorn, Richard, President, Cuban National Assembly
Sheila Jackson Lee, House of Congress Rep - D, Texas
P.J. Patterson, Prime Minister, Jamaica
Russell Simmons, Founder, Def Jam Records
Jim Jones - The Diplomats (performance)
Wyclef Jean - (performance)<-- must see
Doug E. Fresh, Rapper/Activist
Erykah Badu, Singer/Activist
Chuck D, Rapper/Activist
11:01 PM CT (est.) (re-air)
Millions More Movement Afternoon
The Millions More Movement will commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Million Man March on the National Mall. The theme of reparation, repair, rebuilding, reconstruction and renewal of the black community will focus on what black people can do internally for self-repair and renewal and an external focus on the responsibility of the government.
The afternoon portion includes a keynote address by Minister Farrakhan, a tribute to Dorothy Height, speeches on youth and elder perspectives, and remarks on cultural development.
Speakers:
Farrakhan, Louis, Minister, Nation of Islam
Belafonte, Harry, Entertainer
Height, Dorothy I., President Emeritus, National Council of Negro Women
What CAN YOU do to make a difference?
What WILL YOU do to make a difference?
Also see "A Special Message from Farrakhan" about today's gathering:
http://www.reggaelink.com/2005/10/special-message-about-millions-more.html
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