ms. alexander, to be in your presence. i just want to say that -- >> thank you. >> -- and i have a question for you both as well. after i read your book, "the new jim crow," i gasped and i was mobilized. and i realized that it was the most important book that i have ever read in my life. and so the beautiful words that you wrote for sister burton apply to you. you are harriet tubman as well, and i just have to tell you that i thank you so much. [applause] >> thank you. >> the courage, the love, the passion and the intellect that you have that you bring to such a sensitive issue that is literally destroying our community, you are a blessing. >> yes, she is. yes, she is. >> my question for both of you, and that is where do you draw two very strong ladies, where do you draw your strength and courage from? >> thank you. >> so i lost a son. and in that space in loss, the love was still there. so that love of my son goes out, and that void is filled. so i've had 300 kks since i lost kk. 300 of the women have been reunited with t