a portion of monday's event. [ horns ] [ applause ] >>> ladies and gentlemen, please welcome phylicia rashad. [ applause ] >> morning. it is indeed an honor and a privilege to welcome all of you here today for this groundbreaking ceremony of the smithsonian national museum of african-american history and culture. this is a milestone. this is a milestone movement, not only for the smithsonian, but for the united states. today, we took the first step in creating an iconic building that will house something too amazing and wonderful. a museum with the power to change heart and mind and ultimately the nation. and your being here today speaks to your support of this one spectacular effort. creating this museum has captured the attention of government, private citizens and is drawn in the commitment of corporate america, community groups and school groups. and today, we salute this undertaking with extraordinary music and inspiring speakers, all in celebration of this moment and the american spirit. [ applause ] ♪ >> ladies and gentlemen, the president of the united states and mrs. michelle obama.

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the event will be hosted by actress and director phylicia rashad who many will remember from the causey show. congressman john lewis from georgia will be speaking here today. he is the congressional leader spearheading the project. the project will cost about $500 million. congress has appropriated half of that money and the rest coming from donations from companies like target, american express, and private donors like oprah winfrey. the entire ceremony starts at 10:00 this morning. president obama will be speaking. it is close to the public, but we will have a complete wrapup on abc 7 news this evening. >> thanks so much. 6:36 grendell, 42 degrees. >> still ahead a study about women and heart attacks. 7 is on your side with why it could change the way doctors diagnosed the deadly disease. >> metro's top five. the new list of the busiest stations. >> another look outside as we a check on >> welcome. it is 6:39 on wednesday february 22. it's been tough on the traffic side. started with a broken down tractor-trailer at the marine base, 95 now gone. everybody is spreading out upstream. n

[applause] [applause] >> ladies and gentlemen, please welcome phylicia rashad. [applause] >> good morning. it is indeed an honor and privilege to welcome all of you here today for this ground- breaking ceremony of the smithsonian national museum of african-american history and culture. this is a milestone. this is a milestone moment, not only for the smithsonian but for the united states. today, we take the first up in creating an iconic buildings that will house something truly wonderful. a museum with the power to change hearts and minds and ultimately, the nation. your being here today speaks to your support of this spectacular effort. creating this museum has captured the attention of government, private citizens and has also drawn on the commitment of corporate america a community groups, and school groups. today, we salute this undertaking with extraordinary music and inspiring speakers all in celebration of this moment and the american spirit. [applause] ♪ ladies and gentleman, the president of the united states and misses michelle obama. [applause] pleas

we also talk about the parallel success of her sister, actress phylicia rashad, who many remember aslaire huxtable. >> it must be very good to enjoy the success you both have had and to be supportive of one another. >> felicia is my best friend. our mom taught us success for one is success for the whole family. so every kudo she gets, i feel like it's mine too. >> she invited us to her santa monica home. face to face with debbie allen next. >>> all right, it's not unusual to see the name debbie allen in the credits on a television screen, in a stage playbill or dance production. the tony and grammy award-winning entertainer does it all. debbie allen's career spans nearly four decades. it may seem like a piece of cake, but allen tells me face to face staying relevant is a survival skill. >> thanks for inviting us into your santa monica home. >> it's nice to see you up close and personal. i see you on tv all the time. >> but i see you more. everyone sees you more because you're handling so much. i mention your name, debbie allen, and people say choreographer, director, producer, actres

. >> ladies and gentlemen, please welcome phylicia rashad. [applause] >> good morning. it is indeed an honor and privilege to welcome all of you here today for this ground- breaking ceremony of the smithsonian national museum of african-american history and culture. this is a milestone. this is a milestone moment, not only for the smithsonian, but for the united states. today, we take the first step in creating an iconic building that will house something truly wonderful. seum with the power to change hearts and minds and ultimately, the nation. your being here today speaks to your support of this spectacular effort. creating this museum has captured the attention of government, private citizens, and has also drawn on the commitment of corporate america, a community groups, and school groups. today, we salute this undertaking with extraordinary music and inspiring speakers, all in celebration of this moment and the american spirit. [applause] ♪ ladies and gentleman, the president of the united states and misses michelle obama. [applause] please remain standing for the p