recognized i want to start by asking you what is the historical significance of juneteenth as the day that celebrated or the day that's remembered of african american slavery and in the united states i think many. classes across the country you know we kind of believe that it was always the emancipation proclamation when lincoln did that actually and of slavery but. important day for the celebration because it really recognized when slavery truly undercorrect well. it's a phrase correctly juneteenth is a puerto rico a combination a jew and and a several days to happen during juneteenth the day that most commonly recognized is the day when general major general gordon granger was issued general order number 3 and texas in galveston texas and that was after they were sent there to reinforce to board a shore force from the french army which was coming back from mexico at the ballot bowl. and when they were forced by a storm to land in galveston the soldiers there knows that slavery hadn't really taken effect the freedom knows had been issued and general granger issued orders general numb

and on juneteenth this week reparations took center stage in washington d.c. for the 1st time in over a decade congress actually held a hearing on the subject of reparations thanks to house resolution 40 which and reports calls for a commission to study and develop reparation proposals for african-americans including a formal apology by the u.s. government for the perpetration of gross human rights violations and crimes against humanity on african slaves and their descendants here in the u.s. there are few words or ideas that truly put the political status quo and to the quite like the idea of reparations take senate majority leader mitch mcconnell who dismissed the idea telling reporters i don't think reparations for something that happened 150 years ago for whom none of us currently living are responsible is a good idea we've tried to deal with our original sin of slavery by fighting a civil war and passing landmark civil rights legislation we've elected an african-american president. yeah yeah as you can see our water is nothing exposes the racial and polit

there was juneteenth. it was a close run decision. these decisions about posthumous work are always close run decisions. there are pros and cons and we learned that. i think there have been a number of posthumous additions published lately or in the works. so i said i will do that and we had been working some on all of these manuscripts and narratives, and particularly we are puzzling over the computer -- the printouts and adam did lot of special and important work with the computers, the disks and research into what kind of computers ellison had and when he bought them and what the capacities were and so on. what i said and i did at times regret saying this in print, basically promising and committing to bringing out it -- another edition of not the totality, there too many variants of too many episodes but bringing out the other narratives in a scholarly edition. that is what adam and i set out to do and that is what 3 days before the shooting is. it has six narrative is. part i has book ii, a manuscript which was part of juneteenth

"juneteenth." that was to reassure himself and the world i am on it. i am on it. later, ralph and others talked about the fire as if it destroyed most of the book and he had to put it together again and it was poignant in the last published interview on the occasion of his birthday in 1994, he was turning 80. he talked about the fire. he talked about the fire as if it had been absolutely devastating and crippling in every way, especially in terms of what he had lost. but then, he goes on to say i am working every day and there will be something very soon. what did invisible man say about ambivalence in the book? >> the last question, i am going to put you on the spot. "juneteenth." this is a book filled with wonderful narratives, variations, very strong in the book that you published as "juneteenth." would ralph ellison have been well served to do that himself? is that the book that you think was begging to be free? and secondly, do you have any second thoughts about having done it? >> let me start

in oakland the juneteenth in the town celebration starts at noon.chmond the juneteenth parade and festival will begin at nickel park later in the morning. berkeley will hold its festival tomorrow. >>> 8:17. and steve paulson, i think maybe a little cool isn't bad for festivals when it's really hot, it's kind of hard to -- >> alameda county fair all that, 77 beats 105. >> i would agree. >> plenty of low clouds in place. boy, i go from one extreme to the other. that's exactly what happened this week and the low clouds not only are they pack, drizzle is there, extensive fog bank. the water temps are cold. doesn't matter if you get a north-northeast breeze or an east breeze, which is what we had on monday and tuesday when temperatures were rocking up, including the coast and san francisco. if you are heading to the monterey peninsula, i think you know what it's going to be like. with this kind of fog bank in place, not much change. a couple people told me they had clearing around 1:00, 2:00 and then the fog comes back in. temps are not that warm. 53 in

juneteenth in the town celebration is saturday, east center. vallejo's first annual juneteenth festival is saturday. richmond's june tonight parade is saturday. and berkeley, the juneteenth festival will fill five blockings of the alcatraz corridor on saturday. also, you can find all the fun at the alameda county fairgrounds until july 7th. farther north, it is all weekend long. complete with a pirate encampment. swimming mermaid. and children's area. in the north bay, the tiburon classic car show will highlight autos built before 1975. it kicks off sunday at sig mund recreation grove in sacramento. or head to the north beach festival this weekend. features entertainment. italian street painting. arts and crafts and food. in sports. a's are home. and that is your weekend watch. >> thank you, rosemary. >>> time is 4:49. sal is right over there. how does the commute look so far, sal? >> looks pretty good. i think sometimes on fridays, people don't go with the same sequences. some go home. maybe some people have a sports hangover today. you know w

. >>> juneteenth was celebrated around the bay area this weekend. checked out the art, clothing and julie booths set up along the alcatraz and adeline corridor. juneteenth commemorates the day in 18xas and the emancipation o the african americans in confederate states. >> it means us getting out here celebrating our heritage, our culture and just coming together as a community having fun. it's not just for african americans. it's for everybody. >> san francisco, san jose, oakland and richmond all held juneteenth celebrations yesterday. the official american holiday is this wednesday, june 19th. >>> several lucky fathers were treated to a bay cruise out of jack london square in oakland today to celebrate fathers day. >> coming to you straight from the bay. happy father's day! >> drink in hand and sun on face, kevin wiley was ready to celebrate the special day honoring dads. >> father's day, my day, my day, yeah, my day. >> yes, it is. the three urcruise took the bay bring, to the cove and san francisco back to oakland, plenty of music, laughter and c

some rks at both games afterak weekend plans check out juneteenth in the park. our own marcus washington will be out there emceeing. there will be some great music, beautiful weather. we're reaching into the midon, don't forget aboutat's when tho start to warm up. we'll be in the mid 80s inland. and so you can take your dad outside, go to the park or just enjoy some time out there before those temperatures heat up. we're going to see some mid 90s back in the forecast inland for next week. and for san francisco still kind of foggy and cloudy to start but we'll get a little sun during the afternoon hours and keeping the temperatures cool. a little more sun on sunday. that's when we reach the upper 60s and then 70s back early next week. a lot to do here around the bay area, anoushah and marcus, looking pretty good in the weather department. >> thanks, kari. >>> especially with the little ones. i'm talking about baby sharks. the reason it outo ♪ >> you know it too well, marcus. >>> first happening now, the notre dame cathedral will host its first mass this weekend s

. >>> a juneteenth really drew a crowd in san francisco today in support of equity for black city andcounty workers. people gathered for the rally outside city hall, taking a stand to them racist and discriminatory practices in city departments against black workers. black city workers received disciplinary dismissals at a rate 2.5 times higher than other workers and are paid less. juneteenth commemorates the do 19th announcement back in 1865 of the abolition of slavery in texas and the emancipation of enslaved black people. >> on this juneteenth, a contentious hearing on reparations for slavery was held today on capitol hill. this issue could potentially play a big role in the 2020 presidential election as lawmakers fall along party lines on the issue. fox reporter, ellison barber has more from washington, dc. >> we are here to acknowledge the term wrong in history. >> reporter: for the first time ever, lawmakers on capitol hill had a hearing to discuss reparation. senator booker is just one of the many witnesses who testified . >> we have not truly grappled with racism and white sop

lemon, 46 states recognize juneteenth as a holiday. it happen? >> i think it would be tremendous and i think it should be. let me read something to you. >> please. >> this is one of my favorite books. this is a letter to his nephew and it was on the 100th anniversary it will be hard. you come from sturdy. men who picked cotton and built railroads. you come from a long line of great poets. one of them said the very time i thought i was lost my dungeon shook and my chains fell off. it talks about the country celebrating the freedom of the 100 years too soon. we cannot be free until they are free. to the people o ppposed to reparations and talking about slavery. god bless you. that's where we are. 154 years we're celebrating the emancipation proclamation. 154 years too soon. there are people opposed to it being a marbnational holiday an against reparation. we'll talk about that on the show. >> is there any good argument in your mind for opposing it as a national holiday? >> yes. there is. i can understand where people are coming from. as

this historic hearing on juneteenth.ou are actually speaking at exactly the same time. that hearing coleman aided three days -- culminated three days of the poor people campaign, picked up from the last year of dr. martin luther king's life as he let the poor people's campaign. democracy now! was there on monday at the trinity university when dr. barber and dr. list bill harris questioned nine presidential candidates about this issue of the connections of poverty and racism saying this issue of extreme poverty was not raised once and one of the presidential debates of 2016. can you talk about this trajectory from slavery to what we're describing today? >> yes. i think in this moment, one of the reasons why this -- all of these questions that may have been off the table in 2016 or off the table in 2008, it is not were not raising them. it is not that people were not making a point. i think in reaction to what is going on to this country right now, people are much more open. and in terms of poverty and race in this country

lemon, 46 states recognized juneteenth as a holiday. it a national holiday. senator sanders says yes. will it whap? what does it mean if it does. >> i think it would be tremendous. let me ready something to you. >> please. >> one of my favorite books. a letter to his nephew on the 100th anniversary of the emancipation proclamation. he's telling him about his life. it will be hard, james, but you come from sturdy peasant stock. picked cotton and built railroads. you come from a long line of great poets. one of them said the very time i thought i was lost my dungeon shook and my chains fell off. and so -- and it goes on to talk about the country celebrating the 100 years of the freedom 100 years too soon because we cannot be free until they are free, meaning the people who are discussing these issues now and who are opposed to reparations and who are opposed to talking about slavery. then he says, god bless you and godspeed. i feel like that's where we are now. 154 years celebrating the emancipation proclamation, in many senses 100 years

this wednesday is june 19th or juneteenth.nown celebration commemorating the emancipation of the last remaining slaves. on that day in 1865, major general gordon granger landed in galveston, texas to announce the end of civil war and that all who were slaves were now free. this good news was bittersweet because two-and-a-half years before that announcement, president abraham lincoln had signed the emancipation proclamation. it's still not clear why there was a delay in getting the word ex but despite the confusion and shock, made it newly freed men, 250,000 women, and children turned that day into a celebration. in 1980, juneteenth became an official holiday in texas. in other parts of the country, the holiday is sometimes called emancipation day, freedom day and black independence day. >> when we return. sloths are slow, sleep all day, but can their leisurely approach to life save the planet? dale's little girl is heading to college. luckily, her dorm is about 10 minutes from a hotel by wyndham. ashley's meeting all her in-la

. >>> a juneteenth rally was in support of equity for black city and county workers, people left thety hall saying they are taking a stand to get racist and discriminatory practice is any part against black workers. black city workers received disciplinary dismissals at a rate 2 1/2 times higher than other workers. and, that they are paid $87,000 less. >> we want to make sure that there is equity in hiring here in the city and county of san francisco. we want to make sure there is equity in hiring in all sectors of employment here in the city. we want to make sure that people know that we exist and we are going to continue to exist. >> the juneteenth crime rates the june 19th, 1865 announcement of the abolition of slavery in texas and the emancipation of enslaved black people. and today, the hearing on reparations for slavery was held on capitol hill. the issues can play a role in the 2020 presidential election as lawmakers follow along party lines on this topic. allison barber has more from washington, d.c. >> were here to acknowledge the terrible wrong it history. >> reporter: for

many black americans are also marking juneteenth, a cultural holiday commemorating the emancipation ofves in america. >>> a syrian refugee is under arrest in pittsburgh for allegedly plotting a terror attack. he planned to bomb a christian center. they claim the 21-year-old suspect named mustafa mousab alowemer was inspired by isis. he entered the u.s. as a refugee nearly three years ago. court papers say he allegedly provided a 10-point plan on bombing the church to an undercover fbi employee. he is expected to make a court appearance tomorrow. >>> racist, violent, misogynistic social media posts led the philadelphia police force to take action against dozens of officers. 72 members of the department are now on administrative duty as part of an investigation into offensive online comments by officers. a not-for-profit journalism organization brought the posts to light. injustice watch found thousands of controversial comments from current and former officers nationwide. >>> you heard us talking about it at the top, a $500,000 lottery ticket has come between a north carolina woman and

councilman tom dunn wrote a comment juneteenth is celebration, lching is not. councilman josh seal is also in hot water after making a comment about a esburg pride proclamation writing everyone is equal. identities don't help. last night members of the community on both sides this issue spoke out at a council meeting. >> people are really scared right now. and you had an opportunity to do something respectful and you . failed >> and all of a sudden groups and individuals are coming in and telling you, you don't know how to run your town. >> councilman dunn and steal come ed our invitation to on camera. >>> it's time to slap rules on the electric scooters zipping around the district. they're proposing some en requirem they say would make the roads safer for everyone, rules such as no scooters between 10 and 9 and 4 in the morning establishing a hot line for illegal parking. cutting the sidewalk speed limit to 6 miles per hourle increasing the street speed limit to 15 mis per hour. they also want to re ire payment to cover property damage. >> a lot of it makes se

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. >>> communities across the bay area today celebrated juneteenth to commemorate the announcement ofslavery in the u.s. >> abc 7 news was in san francisco for the city's 69th annual juneteenth festival. trolley rides, classic car show, food, dance, and music filled fillmore street between golden gate avenue and geary boulevard for this year's event to celebrate african-american culture. >>> in the east bay, communiies coming together for the people at town center. there was library music, dancing, food, free health screenings and more than 70 exhibitors. guests took home a goody bag full of fresh fruit provided by kaiser. >> the weather held out for all of it. >> beautiful. i love the fog. we'll have it tonight too. >> that's it for abc 7 news at 6:00. we'll see you right back here at 11:00. ...6, 7, 8 ♪ ♪ ♪ big dreams start with small steps... ...but dedication can get you there. so just start small... start saving. easily set, track and control your goals right from the chase mobile® app. ♪ ♪ chase. make more of what's yours®. [music] [music] >> tracy sellers: hey, everybody. welco

juneteenth, up to 75. the weather will be perfect.o out there and see marcus dance at plaza de cesar chavez at 12:00. alameda county fair happening in pleasanton. it will be a nice one. that kicks off with a cattle drive-through downtown pleasanton. as we make plans, head to pebble beach for the u.s. open, it will be cool and foggy at times. clearing up for the afternoons. we'll talk about today's temperature trend coming up in three minutes. >>> okay. sounds like a plan, kari. thank you. coming up, a major reversal by bart's board. the decision yesterday the transit agency's board decided to meet again about a fare increase later in the day. we'll tell you their decision, next >>> plus, are you ready for father's day? some people are like what? it's on sunday. >> i forgot about father's day. >> always the fathers. >> i know. >> the perfect gift to give your dad. no, it is not all power tools. 5:44. stick around. you don't want to miss it. you're watching "today in the bay". compare comcast business to your current provider. my curren

councilman dunn wrote a comment "juneteenth is a celebration. lynching is not." >> it leaves us feeling as if we lives atter, as if bla don't matter. it laevds us feeling lynched. >> reporter: equality loudoun is upset about a comment made in a leesburg pride proclamation. dunn was not there but council member thiel wrote in the spot reserved for dunn's signature "everyone is equal. identities don't help." >> we've had murders of transgender women of color in d.c. people are really scared right now. and you had an opportunity to do something respectful and you il fa. >> reporter: but other members of the community defended the councilmen for speaking their minds. >> and all of a suddenroups d individuals are coming in and telling you you don't know how to run your town. >> reporter: council members dunn and thiel both declined our requests for comment on camera. the naacp and equality loudoun says they will continue the fight to hold those councilmene rnsible for their actions and their words. reporting from leesburg, chris gordon, news >>> a co

abc news in san francisco for the annual juneteenth festival.ey rides, music, dance, between fillmore boulevard. it was called a celebration of african-american culture. >>> in the east bay a juneteenth celebration entitled, communities coming together for the people. there was live music, food, free health screens and more than 70 kpirters. guests also took home a goody bag full of fresh fruit provided by kaiser. >>> all right. so you may the know the way to san jose thanks to dionne warwick. a new song paying tribute to the capital of silicon valley. when it comes to marketing san jose, pop music probably doesn't come to mind. ♪ san jose ♪ ♪ >> this track by singer songwriter grace kelly trying to change that. >> ting to bring the joy it's brought me. >> she decided to write a song and smard it with team san jose, the city's marketing group. executives there loved it. >> i was trying to comprehend how a song i wrote in a bathroom literally was then going to have a whole production team and they wanted to make a music video. >> each year they p

." >>> juneteenth was celebrated through the bay area this weekend. in berkeley hundreds of people checked out the art, clothing and julie booths set up along the alcatraz adeline corridor. juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 slavery ended in texas, but it's also celebrated as the emancipation of enslaved african americans from the confederate states. e states. >> it means us getting out here and celebrating our heritage, our culture and just coming together as a community having fun. it's not just for african americans. sco, san jose, oakland juneteenth celebratfiiocial american holiday this wednesjune19th. >>> several lucky fathers were celebrated with a bay cruise in oakland today. >> straight from the bay, happy father's day! >> drinks in hand and sun on face, kevin wiley was ready to celebrate the special day honoring dads. >> father's day, my day, my day, yeah, my day. >> yes, it is. the three hour cruise took them under the bay bridge and back to oakland. there was plenty of music, laughter and, of course, champagne. >>> well, a lot of exci

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. >>> thousands of people to show up at the juneteenth festival. it's always a lot of fun there.will happen from noon to 7:00 p.m. at phruz de cesar chavez saturday. the headliner is grammy award-winning singer faith evans. there will be a lot of fun for kids as well. activities. s.t.e.m. program, it is the oldest commemoration of slavery in the u.s. i had fun. there is me again. i had a lot of fun. that's what you're going to do. dance all to the fun. >> are you going to bust out with the dance moves? >> it's a lot of fun. if you're in the san jose area, you don't mind driving to it, make sure you come out. it is a lot of fun. >> there will be one in san francisco as well. last year it was hot. it will be cooler this year in the south bay reaching into the mid-70s. inland valleys 80s. and keeping the 60s for the coast. on sunday, we have father's day. if you're taking dad out to the park, going golfing, out for dinner, reaching into the low to mid-80s from the bay to the inland areas. going to juneteenth in the park, if you want to see marcus or hear faith sing, it will be in th

the house testimony coincides with juneteenth. natalie brand is live in washington with more on that story. >> reporter: this hearing was so crowded that dozens had to watch from an overflow room. expert testimony range from academics to actors. the crowds wind through the halls, examining reparations for slavery. from democratic contender bore a poker cory booker. >> i think we're onto something. and it's going to be continuation of a long needed discussion. >> reporter: the concept dates back to just before the civil war when the federal government promised but never delivered 40 acres and a mule to former slaves. >> it's good for the soul of a person, and the nation to set things right. :if we paid reparations today we would only divide the country further. >> reporter: wednesdays panel was the first congressional hearing on this topic. one that is gaining traction on the campaign trail. an essay called the case for reparations called out the senate majority leader for his comments, saying that no one alive is responsible for w

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. >>> today is juneteenth, a day that commemorates the 1865 announcement of the abolition of slavery in texas and the emancipation of slaves. today in san francisco, outside city hall, a rally was held in support of the city and county's black workers. speakers say they wanted to condemn discriminatory practices. >> we want to make sure that there is equity in the city and county of san francisco. we want to make sure there is equity in hiring in all to exist. >> according to sei to you, blacworkers receive disciplinary dismissals at a rate 2.5 higher times than others. >>> lawmakers on capitol hill discuss slavery reparation reformation reparation. a contentious topic addressed from the first time in more than a decade. >> it is an issue that could potentially play a role in the 2020 presidential election . >> we are here to acknowledge the term wrong in history. >> reporter: for the first time in more than a decade, lawmakers on capitol hill held a hearing to discuss reparation. actor, danny glover, and new jersey senator hopeful cory booker are some of the witnesses who testified

keith back on the campaign trail on a most significant anniversary today is juneteenth it commemorates june 19th 865. the abolition of slavery these are local political activists and they're coming on the parade to get people in this community fired up about voting and at the halls of their efforts a young muslims playing their part trying to get congressman keith ellison the 1st muslim in congress reelected. oh good spirit nice to see you keith ellison is a charismatic politician who's keen to get young muslim started in politics well you know we're just have a going out here you know keith introduces me to his intent. would you say just sort of young muslims living in other parts of the world even think being a muslim in america is a very tough thing and such are i mean there's advantages there's disadvantages we definitely have a lot more opportunity is that it's kind of difficult going up any different especially where i'm from it's a stance and the only muslim in my school dealing with some of my high school so that's definitely a challenge but once you get past that you know you

juneteenth is the celebration, lynching is not. josh steal is in hot water after making a lees burg pride proclamation writing everyone is equal, identity don't help. people are really scared right now and you had an opportunity to do something respectful and youfailed. >> all of a sudden groups and individuals are coming in and telling you, you don't know how to run your town. >> councilman dunn and steal declined our invation to comment on cerera. >>> sco riders could be dealing with some new rules in the district very soon. >> lawmakers laying out some changes for riders here. news 4egan mcgrath has more on this proposal. megan, good morning. >>ll a right. sorry we're having trouble with megan's microphone. >> we're all in this thing together so we ne to know how to live together. >>> for several years neighbors in dupont circle have en complaining that someone is stealing flowers from their garden. >> now there is surveillance video of a recent theft. take a look. you can see a mhere walking up to the stairs of the house. he gr

>>> today is juneteenth celebrating the end of slavery of america. all slaves are free.ongress is forming a committee to look at the idea of this. between 1619 and 1865, about 4 million people brought to what became the united states in the trans atlantic slave trades. they and their descendants fuelled the nation's economy especially in the south. labor was free. >> the people originally promised 40 acres and a mule. andrew johnson over turned the agreement of the former slaves holder. reconstruction ended prematurely in 1877 and through the 20th century, black people were be died voting writes and black veterans were denied gi bill benefits and black families denied housing. in 2016, afternoon, medium america's network. that means that half of all families have network and houses or whatever asset ths they got. >> take a look at this. white american income, $171,000. ten times the median of black family. this is according to the federal reserve. >>> black homeowner ship tipped down a little bit, two-points after years as you can see of a very little variation. white ho

. >>> the 38th annual juneteenth festival. >> you can see right here there will be a lot of food and fun taking place from noon to 7:00 p.m. at plaza decesar chavez saturday. this year's headlinerst is grammy award-winner faith evans. and it is the s.t.e.a.m. it is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery here in the united states. to get the tickets and the information for that, go over to nba bay area.com. go to my facebook page. always a good team. >> you get the assignments. and your face on a poster. >> with faith evans. >> that's what happens when you're a celebrity. >> i'm just kidding. coming up on "today in the bay", nbc bay area responds. >>> from rv repairs to online retail returns. i'm consumer investigator chris chmura. nbc bay area responds, next. >>> but first, happening now, the man accused of killing 51 worshippers at two mosques in new zealand in march is pleading not guilty to all charges. the gunman party by video link and entered his plea through lawyers this morning. the trial will begin may 4th next year. the shooting was the wors

.roclamation and were freed that day, juneteenth, there were two historic hearings on capitol hill. was around poverty and extreme racism in this country that was led by the reverend barber. hearing, the a first in 12 years come on reparations. the leadoff speaker was ta-nehisi coates. the next morning we spoke to him come the critically acclaimed writer, about joe biden's comments. >> joe biden says that he is been involved in civil rights is intact career. joe biden opposed busing and bragged about it. in the 1970's, joe biden is on the record as being to the right inactually the new democrat the 1990's on the issue of mass incarceration. wanted more people sentenced to the death penalty, wanted more jails. so i am not surprised. this is who joe biden is. there's a saying, somebody shows you who they are, believe them. this is who joe biden's. amy: ta-nehisi coates when on to say joe biden should not be president. "the new york times" says wall segregation was most in the composer seek him in 2016 it was for liberal states that black children were most likely to attend intensely s

that's where you will be able to go out and check out marcus at the juneteenth in the park.chavez, it will be in the low 80s. it will stay there as we go throughout the day. nice weather for juneteenth this year. at 2:00, when the music begins, it will be in the upper 60s. so perfect weather. and a nice spot to enjoy that sunshine. as we check out the pebble beach forecast for the u.s. open, it's going to be in the mid-60s for friday and saturday. sunday, just slightly warmer, reaching 68 degrees. nice weather all around. more on the hot temperatures in three minutes. >>> thanks, kari. u.s. women's soccer team scores 13 goals against thailand. the impressive win is creating controversy. what some folks are saying next. >>> president trump has more hints about the so-called secret agreement with mexico. we will show them to you. >>> tonight game 7 of the stanley cup finals. boston bruins versus st. louis news. winner takes all. watch it right here on nbc bay area. that's tonight at 5:00. we'll be right back with more news for you. 5:41. >>> good wednesday morning. right now a

. >>> happening today, the 69th annual juneteenth festival in san francisco. oldest celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the united states. today's festival will be on fillmore street between golden gate avenue from 11:00 until 6:00 and the parade starts at 11:00 this morning and there will be juneteenth celrations jose. still ahead on abc 7 mornings. impossible burger or bust? how a plant-based burger shortage is putting a strain on fast food companies across the country. as we head to break, the time right now is 5:37. we're taking a live look outside from the walnut creek camera. lisa argen will have your full accuweather forecast luckily, her dorm is about he10 minutesollege. from a hotel by wyndham. ashley's meeting all her in-laws, and she's about 10 minutes from a hotel by wyndham. jeff is flying to... oh never mind. but hey, 10 minutes from a wyndham. he's having the best. day. ever! and he's about... 10 minutes! 10 minutes... from a hotel by wyndham. with over 6,000 hotels across the country, a great hotel by wyndham is closer than you thin

as many people today have been on juneteenth. calling out for the vice president to acknowledge his words were harmful and hurtful. >> that means no apology. >> no. >> what do you make of the defense of the original vote rights act and his work he's done with civil rights? >> again, i don't understand why he needs this lesson. i know you know this. when he says almost jokingly remember he was mocking a southern accent when he said it. they didn't call me boy. they called me son. they call young white man son is because these racists can see in him themselves. the reason why they call black men boy, was an attempt to establish the other. to dehumanize and degrade. for him not to understand this and why people would take a deep offense to the way he used and dredged up this awful language, and this is the thing that we need leaders that can bring us to more healing and more understanding. we all say in politics things we regret or didn't come out right. the fact he's not apologizing. >> and correct him. in his remarks. part he says

one is accused of making inappropriate comments about juneteenth, the other about pride month. >> the a and members of the community are now demanding they be held accountable. the trouble started when the rg lees b council celebrated the end of slavery with a proclamati proclamation. councilman john steal is in hotk water after ming a comment about a lees burg pride proclamation everyone is equal. identity don't help.ar >> people really scared right now and you had an opportunity to do something respectful and you failed. >> and all of a sudden groups and individuals are coming in and telling you, you don't know how to run your town. >> councilman dunn and steal declined our invitatioto omment on camera. >>> 6:33 we go back into the co ewstrict ser riders could be dealing with some rules very soon. >> lawmakers are laying out some changes for riders here. news 4 megan mcgrath is live on 14th street in northwest with more the proposal. what are we talking about here, megan? >> reporter: well, we're talking about changes in the rules bauds of the popularity here., noalk around the city

. >>> the 69th annual juneteenth festival in san francisco.he oldest celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the united states. today's festival will be on fillmore street between golden gate avenue from 11:00 until 6:00. there will also be juneteenth celebrations in oakland and san jose today. still ahead on abc 7 mornings. impossible burger or bust. how a plant-based burger shortage is putting a strain on fast food companies across the country. but first as we head to break, here's a live look outside from the san mateo bridge camera. lisa argen wil and who doesn't love bacon. from bacon-bacon, to turkey bacon, to jill who brings home the bacon. looking sharp jill! in fact, we support all you out there bringing home the bacon. that's why a-a-r-p is here to help you find work, stay competitive where you are, cheese! or switch careers we're even turning dream jobs into like, real-life awake jobs. so go get your slice and let a-a-r-p help. take on today and every day with a-a-r-p. >>> there are reports of meat-free hamburger shortages.

whether i'm running for president or not, as many people have been, on juneteenth, no less, calling out for the vice president to acknowledge that his words were harmful and hurtful. >> so that means no apology from you. >> no. >> he said you should apologize. what do you make of his defense of the original voting rights act and all the work he's done with civil rights, as he said? >> well, again, i don't understand why he needs this lesson. and i know you know this. when he says almost jokingly, remember, he was mocking a southern accent when he said that. "they didn't call me boy, they called me son." the reason they call a young white man son, these segregationists, these racists could see in him themselves. the reason why they would call black men boys was an attempt to establish the other, to dehumanize, to degrade them, and for him not to understand this and why people would take a deep offense to the way he used and dredged up this awful language, and this is the thing that we need leaders that can bring us to more healing and more understanding. we all say in politics things tha

. >> huge lines at capitol hill on juneteenth which commemorates the end of slavery.he author of the bill hopes the get a vote on the house or soon. >> i am a peacemaker when it comes to getting legislation done. there is ill on both sides. this is not a republican or democratic issue. >> what i catch. you're looking at a fisherman in new jersey who had a very close encounter with a great white shark. when it first happened he immediately thought of the movie jaws. luckily no one was hurt in this version. >> back in the bay area elton john is at it has added september 13 two his tour. tickets to the new show go on sale next friday. >> tomorrow women's world cup fever it's the bay area. you can see team usa take on sweden at a free watch party at sue bierman park in san francisco. that starts at noon. >> elizabeth, thank you for that. speaking of soccer, why you may soon see this bay area teen on the world cup stage. details on her huge award. ♪ ♪ ♪ this is how driving should feel. the tech-advanced nissan leaf. the best selling electric vehicle of all time. this is ni

it coincides can juneteenth today. they will talk about a propral to ceate a group to look into how reparations could be done. after the hearing the aclu will host a forum to the continue discussion about ref rations on m street northwest at 1:00 p.m. and is opened to the public. >>> a program that is a big part of summer in the district will get a big boost today. the city is pushing $1.75 million to extend the mary and barry summer youth employment program. re yalbouzer will make the announcementtoday. the money going to the program today is just part of a larger commitment to keep the progrago ng through 2030. >>> it's 4:06 now. d.c. council member jack evans is defending himself once again. >> evans, who is also chairman of the metro board, is facing allegations of using hispo itical position for personal gain. in a letter sent by the chairman of metro's ethics committee,t outlines serious allegations against evans who is also the focus of a separate federal es invgation. the letter makes clear the ethics board cou

my country, and i rise today because we are celebrating and commemorating, to a certain extent, juneteenth, when general granger arrived in galveston when he announced to the slaves, if you will, they have been freed. pursuant to the emancipation proclamation. i am pleased that general granger did this. i'm pleased because liberation is a wonderful thing. nobody should be enslaved. but i am also concerned that that liberation has not completely obliterated the bigotry that ensued after the liberation. in this country, we still suffer from bigotry, hatred, xenophobia, hobia, all of the unliness that can cause people to receive less than the american dream that others receive. and here in this country today, we in the house of representatives have a unique opportunity to do something about bigotry in our country. we have an opportunity to do something about a president who has now been above the law for some 63 days, 63 days since the mueller report was presented to the public, 63 days above the law since the mueller report. my contention is he's been above the law since he fired mr. comey,

still ahead, two local town councilmen under firefor comments they made about each other about juneteenthnd pride month. >>> plus caught on camera, a local homeowner says this man stole flowers from the yard. but this isn't the first time the complaint has been made in this neighborhood. okay, chuck, bringhe on the . >>> yes, indeed. if you have a gardening work or yard work to do today, get it done as early as possible. it's comfortable outside this morning. but it's going to be another sizzler later on in the day today. if you want to add scolor,me of the best things to grow, butterfly >> announcer: "news 4 today" starts now. >>> good morning,e. everyon i'm eun yang. >> i'm molette green in for aaron this morning he is on assignment in miami for the democrati debates, let's begin with a check on your forecast and commute.m dave frowtop is in for melt sa molleis morning, but we begin with storm team 4 logist chuck bell. listen, i know it was 90 degrees t sterday, but i thought is gorgeous. >> it was. humidity fell away yesterday.s that wagood news. and it's going to stay away for the nex

i rise to join my friends and colleagues in celebrating juneteenth, 150 yeeg ago on june 19 -- 150 years ago on june 19, 1865 texas became the last state in the u.s. to abolish slavery. this represents both the checkered past of our nation, as well as our progress in rise above it. abraham lincoln issued the emancipation proclamation and it took effect on january 1, 1863, throughout all the formerly confederate states two years later texas was the last stop on the road to the abe ligs of slavery in america -- abolition of slavery on america on june 19, known as juneteenth. on a day like juneteenth we encourage everyone to come together and celebrate this occasion to recognize not what makes us different from one another, but what we all have in common. all that we share. the love of freedom and individual rights that we are one people. there's still more to be done. a lot of progress has been made the last 150 years and we'll continue to make that together as a society. yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the chair lays before the house the following personal requests. the clerk: leave

war had ended and all remaining slaves in texas were free it's an event celebrated to this day as juneteenthactor danny glover and writer that me hisi coates will testify on capitol hill before a house subcommittee on reparations >>> dog owners know it's hard to resist the puppy dog eyes. a woman says her dog waffles smiles when she pets his paws and then gets serious when she stops. so if you have any examples like this of your pup, here's a chance to share them with us on facebook or in the meantime nbc's gadi schwartz explains the science behind puppy dlike you could red like when you look at those little face that's say hey, you goi didn't eat tha this and it turns out there is some evolutionary science behind these puppy dog eyes and it has to do withr eyebrows a new study by a team of evolutionary psychologists showing dogs have perfected the after the eyebrow raise, developing stronger muscles above their eyes than their cousins the wolf, whose same facial muscles are pretty weak and over centuries of breeding humans have subconsciously favored dogs with expressive eyes and while you

. >> on the same day as juneteenth. >>> a syrian refugee is under arrest charged with plotting to attack a local church. prosecutors say the isis inspired plot included an explosive device strong enough likely to kill many people in the surrounding area. fbi agents searched the suspect's apartment yesterday. 21-year-old mustafa mousab alowemer came to the u.s. from syria in 2016. the pastor of the church is thanking law enforcement. >> i'm grateful that nothing did happen, and i'm grateful we're able to show that god covered us and protected us and that people are still alive and able to hug their children and loved ones. >> the person spoke to an undercover fbi employee about the plot and it comes as the number of terrorism cases being handled by agents is on the rise with more than 5,000 open terrorism cases. >>> now to the fast-moving investigation into the david ortiz shooting. prosecutors say the alleged assassin shot ortiz by mistake. police are now revealing who the intended target was and why some of the suspects are wanted by authorities right here in the u.s. this morning, a bo

it was the first hearing on this issue in a dozen years, and it came on the anniversary of juneteenthich commemorates the end of slavery in the u.s. ed o'keefe has more on this. >> this is a very important hearing. it is historic. it is urgent. >> reporter: new jersey senator and presidential candidate cory booker spoke today in favor of paying reparations to the descendants of slaves. >> we as a nation must address this persistent inequity or we will never fully achieve the strength and possibility. >> supporters packed the hearing room, making their opinions known. >> the reason for that -- >> listen, wait a minute. >> and they jam the hallways hal outside. >> i asked my boss for the day off to take care of family business. i got on a plane in two days and flew to washington d.c. i'm quite excited. >> the bill would not have the government start cutting checks to african americans, it would merely establish a commission to discuss the idea. >> why should the federal government bear responsibility for economic and social damages to the descendants of slaves. >> because the federal go

let's talk about reparations and also most importantly the historical and cultural importance of juneteenth and what that means for the u.s. as we start watching the hawks.