commissioner linda richardson is with us also. of the things that is significant -- i mentioned that reverend dyson is the first woman ordained in the baptist church in san francisco, in 1982. it is also very significant that this year -- we should also be aware this is the 160th anniversary of three of the leading religious institutions in the african american community. the zion church, of bethel, and third baptist will all be celebrating their 160th anniversary this year. these churches were established two years after san francisco was established. thank you for joining us. [applause] the other thing i would like to speak briefly on is the fact that we celebrate black history month annually. black history month was started under the auspices of the association for the study of african american life and history. it was designed as a time when we highlight the contributions and roll african americans have played in society in general, and the world at large. recently, there was a movie that was screened that i have the privilege

commissioner linda richardson is with us also.icant that this year -- we should also be aware this is the 160th anniversary

we have the vice president, but commissioner, the fire commissioner, linda richardson, the director of treasure island, the former commissioner carol, the city administrator, amy brown, the first woman in that position. the city purchaser on the mayor's staff. if i miss you, please see me. we would be happy to announce she. thank you for joining us today. [applause] >> i would also like to thank our table sponsors and all of our incredible volunteers. thank you for all of the hard work putting this together. [applause] now we're going to start our awards presentation. the organization of the year award goes to the family violence prevention fund, esther is the executive director, and the family violence prevention fund, a quick description, works to prevent violence within the home and the committee to help those whose lives have been devastated by violence, because everyone has the right to live free of violence. for more than three decades they have work to end violence against women and children around the world. please join me in welcoming her. she's the director of the family viol

with the all-out blaze forming minutes after linda richardson spotted trouble. >> i asked the kids to go to the back of the bus. >> reporter: and she guided the six elementary school kids safely away. >> i was scared. >> definitely. my parents were worried. >> reporter: when outside, they looked back to see just how closely they came to disaster. this emotional reuninontook place with the kids she saved. >> most people think she's the hero. >> no, you are. you did what i asked you to do. >> i think our bus driver saved our life. >> reporter: for "good morning america," mark greenblatt, abc news, new york. >>> from stone-faced to sobbing. the star lacrosse player on trial losing it in the courtroom. what provoked it? does it help our hurt the defense. >>> and blue debut. what the proud parents have to say about the first gorgeous photos. >>> and i venture into a cage with two of the cutest mans alive. why their cuteness is a liability. ethan allen brings you new looks from the 5 signature lifestyles. with special pricing on select furniture and a terrific savings offer on accessories a

with the all-out blaze forming minutes after linda richardson spotted trouble. >> during the time whenhe smoke was arising, i did ask the kids to go to the back of the bus. >> reporter: and she guided the six elementary school kids aboard safely away. >> we walked, maybe, like, a half a block up the street, away from the bus. >> i was scared. >> definitely worried. >> i gotta say, a lot. my parents were worried. >> reporter: when outside, they looked back to see just how closely they came to disaster. this emotional reunion took place with the kids she saved. >> most people think she's the hero. >> no, you are. because y'all followed what i asked y'all to do. >> i think our bus driver saved our life. >> reporter: for "good morning america," mark greenblatt, abc news, new york. >> that kid is great and so is she. >>> coming up here on the broadcast, from stone-faced to sobbing. the star lacrosse player on trial for allegedly killing his ex-girlfriend. losing it in the courtroom. what provoked it? does it help our hurt the defense? >>> and blue debut. the big reveal for beyonce and jay-z