i didn't learn about francis scott key until last year.that's part of the issue. we're not taught the history of african descendents to any depth of degree in our schools. and i'm a product of public education. and so what i do for a living is to put our memories and our histories and our stories out in the public realm because they're free, whether you're intentional about coming upon them or you come upon them accidentally. the learning is the same. and that learning is so vital to american history. i am so grateful to be able to participate in this because the impact of slavery on africa descent descendents is generationally. people say it was so long ago. but for me -- i'm 61 years old. my great grandparents were enslaved. my father's grandparents were enslaved. and so that history is not that far away, even though it looks that way on paper. the prints that held francis scott key existed in the park for a very long time, 133 years. and since 1976, or '77 -- '76, in its current location. even though francis scott key has been taken dow

the former artist dana king created monumental reckoning, to be installed where the statue of francis scottas toppled by protesters last year. he was a slaveholder, his writings disparaged african americans as inferior. dana king says her sculpture is a response to this legacy of racism. >> it represents the beginning of the system and business of slavery. we wanted to honor the original africans who were enslaved on that ship, and bound for virginia. >> king says her team will be creating 350 figures over the next five weeks. >>> tomorrow, gayle king will be speaking with michelle obama to talk about everything from her health initiative, to her reaction to the derek chauvin verdict, and what she thinks needs to happen at that moment in history. >> we are all breathing a sigh of relief over the verdict. but we all know that there is still work to be done. >> we need to talk about it more and ask fellow citizens to listen more, and to believe us, and to know that we don't want to be out marching. all those black lives matter kids would not rather worry about this, they are taking to the str

it will be in golden gate park where the statue of francis scott key was. the former anchor and artist says this is a response to key's legacy of racism. >> it represents the beginning of the system of slavery, the business of slavery. we wanted to honor the original africans who were enslaved on that ship and bound for virginia. >> she says her team will be creating 350 figures over the next five weeks. >>> 4:50. >>> still ahead, both a's and giants went for sweeps this weekend but yesterday's games had them just missing the mark. dennis has more in sports after the break. >>> let's take a live look outside before we head to break. we are taking a lookok at the e brbridge. >>> welcome back. it's 4:52 on this monday morning. i am tracking critical fire conditions, high fire danger with red flag warning in effect extended until 6:00 p.m. tuesday for areas in red. the north bay mountains, east bay hills and valleys due to dangerous fire weather conditions. peak winds with the offshore wind event especially in higher high elevations. 70s to 80s around the bay.

a former anchor, dana king, installed in the area of golden gate park where the statue of francis scott key once stood until it was toppled by protesters last year. key wrote "the star spangled banner." he was a slave owner. >> king says the art honors the first slaves brought to the united states in 1619. >> what we are trying to do with this monument, monumental reckoning is to create art so the history, the truths and the loss of african descendants can be realized. finally in a park that is for everyone. >> dana king says it took some time to get approval for the art insulation. there is still a lot of work to do. her team will create the 350 figures over the next five weeks and she has a go fund me page if you would like to contribute to the project and dana happy mother's day and happy grandmother's day. >> dana does spectacular stuff. >> like that hidden talent when she was working here you would see it behind-the-scenes. dana you are amazing. >> she is, indeed. >> and mr. peck is standing by with a graphic that has me mystifies. >> yes, and a proud connection to dana's story. >>

i didn't learn about francis scott key until last year.that's part of the issue. we're not taught the history of african descendents to any depth of degree in our schools. and i'm a product of public education. and so what i do for a living is to put our memories and our histories and our stories out in the public realm because they're free, whether you're intentional about coming upon them or you come upon them accidentally. the learning is the same. and that learning is so vital to american history. i am so grateful to be able to participate in this because the impact of slavery on africa descent descendents is generationally. people say it was so long ago. but for me -- i'm 61 years old. my great grandparents were enslaved. my father's grandparents were enslaved. and so that history is not that far away, even though it looks that way on paper. the prints that held francis scott key existed in the park for a very long time, 133 years. and since 1976, or '77 -- '76, in its current location. even though francis scott key has been taken dow

it features hundreds of statues featuring slaves around the statue of francis scott keys. >>> let's get about this shot we have a beautiful view of the beach. 60 degrees in santa cruz. 80 today. the wind s will make it up to about 20, 25 miles an hour. closer to home the winds will be gustier and coastal temperatures only in the 6o's. wide range today. stay tuned, my accuweather seven day forecast is next. >> thank you. >>> also next the giants celebrate willie mays90th birthday. could they top off with a win for the say hey kid and remain in first place we have the highlights in sports. ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ hey google, turn up the heat. ♪ ♪ ♪ receive a chargepoint home flex charger or a public charging credit. see you volvo retailer for details. i was hit by a car and needed help. see you volvo retailer i called the barnes firm. that was the best call i could've made. i'm rich barnes. it's hard for people to know how much their accident case is let our injury attorneys know he how much their accident cget the best result possible. how great is it that we get to tell everybody how liberty mutual

the installation features hundreds of statues representing slaves around where the statue of francis scottestors toppled that statue last summer. >>> let's get another check of the weather. >>> we were barely 40 degrees last hour. to the mid-60s's by the delta. low 50's san francisco, what a beautiful shot here. at the coast, it'll be windy with 60's but we are heading in to a fire danger elevated all weekend long. red flag warning us for the hills and the valleys. i will explain next. >> thank you. >>> also next the celebrate willie may's birthday. larry beale with the highlights in sports. the sleep number 360 smart bed on sale now! it's the most comfortable, body-sensing, automatically-responding, energy-building, dually-adjustable, dad-powering, wellness-boosting, foot-warming, snore-relieving, temperature-balancing, recovery-assisting, effortlessly life-changing... proven quality night sleep we've ever made. save up to $1,200 on select sleep number 360 smart beds and adjustable bases. plus, 0% interest for 48 months. ends monday dignity. it demands a rapid covid test, because we all d

the figures will surround the empty pedestal where of statue of francis scott key once stood.ote the lyrics to the star spangled banner and was a slave owner. protesters toppled his statue on juneteenth of last year. bay area singer songwriter and grammy winning artists. fantastically greedo is lau launching his own record label in oakland. label is called storefront records that it will be located in west oakland. the singer has launched a go fund me page to help raise money for the label at last check. that page has raised more than $22,000 fantastic. egreteau says he believes in reinvesting his success back into the community where he grew up. love that. he is so talented. all right, coming up next in sports. the giant celebrated willie mays birthday in fine style and the a's were right there with him celebrating in their own style. sports record market banias up next, then on the 11 o'clock news after more than a year, a popular san francisco roller rink is finally reopening will show you the sights from the church of eight wheels ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ vinyl room, you know, the

the installation features hundreds of statues representing slaves around where the statue of francis scott once stood. it was toppled last summer. >>> all right. let's get a check of the weather. >> we get our strong winds right around sunrise and that was about 30 minutes ago. this is mount tap. upper elevation winds gusting to 30 miles an hour. it's 56 at about 2,000 feet and that is where we have the gusty winds. we will detail the red flag warning when we come back. >> thank you. >>> also next the giants celebrate willie mays the 0th birthday. could they top off a night with a win for him and remain in first place we have the highlights in sports. majestic mountains... scenic coastal highways... fertile farmlands... there's lots to love about california. so put off those chores and use less energy from 4 to 9 pm when less clean energy is available. because that's power down time. . >>> just beautiful from our sutro tower camera. let's talk sports. the warrior also be back in action as they battle for playoff positioning just five games left in the regular season. they host the thunder

. >> will be is in a place and it will be installed in the area with a statue of francis scott key once stood until was toppled by protesters last year. he wrote the star-spangled banner and with the slaveholder and his writings disparaged african-americans as inferior. she said her help sure is a response to his legacy of racism in the art, she says instead honors the first slaves brought to the united states in 1619. >> it represents the beginning of the system of slavery and the business of slavery, cattle slavery. we wanted to honor the original africans who were enslaved on that ship. and they were bound for virginia. >> dana says it took some time for approval for the installation and there is still a lot of work to do. her team will be creating the 350 figures over the next five weeks. she also has a gofundme page if you would like to contribute to the projects. >>> still to come, san francisco street vendors venting and why some who hawk their wares at pier 39 said this particular part of the economy is making too big of a come back. >> little kids are getting hurt . i am not co

the figures will surround the empty pedestal worst at u of francis scott key once stood, he wrote ther spangled banner and was a slave odor. protesters toppled his statue on juneteenth of last year. four former minneapolis police officers are now facing additional criminal charges, this time from the justice department and the connection with the death of george floyd. court documents unsealed today alleged the four officers involved. violated floyd's constitutional rights when he died last may. these issues are not partisan i these are minnesota issues and mi, accountability and justice within our police departments, charges from the justice department come after all, four officers were previously charged by the state. eric shoven, who was convicted last month of second degree murder, third degree murder and second degree manslaughter employees. death was also named. in a second indictment related to a 2017 incident, the floyd family attorney says they're encouraged by the new federal charges and are eager to see justice served. we're heading into the weekend with warmer temperatures

francis, sunday on q&a. announcer: "washington journal" continues. host: taking your phone calls and your thoughts, and in the next 20 or 25 minutes or so of "the washington journal" with pennsylvania republican scotterry. he is a member of the foreign affairs, infrastructure committees. yesterday's vote on that commission, it was about that split your conference. it was 35 for the commission, 175 against. what side of that line did you fall on? guest: i voted no on the measure. i think it is an important topic, and unfortunately, though, it seems like the outcome was predetermined. i had some amendments on the bill. none of those were allowed to even be heard, much less voted upon. so i think there is an interest certainly from the american people, what i think there are a lot of folks -- myself included -- that feel there has been a lot of one-sided justice, unfortunately, over the last couple of years, and even with the january 6 event, and with the almost immediately following on impeachment that was rife with misinformation, and, you know, when the outcomes are predetermined and when the deck is stacked against finding the truth, i think that any kind of commission like that should be seeking