Lawrence: Tennessee Three invoke MLK at the place where he was assassinated
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- Опубліковано 5 сер 2024
- The Tennessee Three held a rally outside The Lorraine Motel in Memphis where Dr. Martin Luther King was assassinated 55 years ago. MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell explains why, to quote state Representative Justin Jones, “something is changing” after state Representative Justin J. Pearson is reinstated to the Tennessee House of Representatives.
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#msnbc #tennessee #mlk
Remember the Lorraine Motel. MLK will ALWAYS be a world hero. You "CAN'T EXPEL HOPE".
Remember how opposed he was to race?
And, you can't erase the cry that people have the right to their life
@@sashasabbeth6836 exactly...look at all the mass killing created by the GOP answering to the NRA instead to American citizen...
You can't take dignity and compassion away either!!
@@kathleenaustin327 Race is always the first thing a racist sees. It's also the first thing a Democrat sees. That's no coincidence. Kings dream is DEAD.
Dear Tennessee legislators thank you...by your hateful, bigoted, racist action...you've just elevated three voices to national notoriety.
Wait ❗️. They aren’t notorious ‼️ which is bad. Jesse James was notorious
The Tennessee 3 are freedom fighters
And made the rest of the country realize exactly what will happen if we allow the hateful GOP to continue leading us..they must be voted out
And I hope to Republicans breaking the laws of their state when not even counting the votes in committees. The Republican chairman just asks for voice votes and before sometimes before even finished bangs the gavel and makes a ruling on whether it will go to the floor of the House for debate. It is so blatant that only Republican bills go and never Democratic bills. And again the law if a member requests a roll call vote it must be done. But they say with their supermajority no.
@@kimberlycrichton2932 yeah well "Notoriety commonly refers to the state of being famous for a negative reason, but it can also be used more generally to refer to the state of being well-known for something."
The latter in reference to the "Tennessee Three"
OMG so true 👍. Those 2 brilliant young men might have never been heard of. Quite possibly they are around the world 🌎
This is fantastic news. The world is watching. It is inspiring to see good people stand against evil.
You mean evil stand against America.
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Nobodies above the lsw
@@jefe2098
The democrats make up their own laws.
I really appreciate a literate commentator with a sense of history.
I so agree!
I also agree!
Where
@@jefe2098Keep looking 😂
We need the calm, clear gravity that Lawrence brings to the events happening at this time. Thank you Lawrence.
I admire the Tennessee Three! Thank you from Idaho!
Keep fighting in Idaho.
Who doesn't?
And respect.
And to Gloria Johnson for her unwavering support for her colleagues and for speaking the truth!
And we all know what white supremacy think of white women that befriend African Americans.
Prayers for protection of the Tennessee Three and their families🙏👁
Do yourself a favour and forget the prayers - they've never yet worked to protect anyone from harm.
They shouldnt be allowed in the house again thats a disgrace
I feel sorry for this country when these young people when they grow up
@Thomas Croft , do yourself a favor and quit placing yourself in the delusional position of dictating to anyone on anything. People pray to find hope, peace, and a spiritual connection to the Almighty. Just get off of your "I'm Almighty, and I know what is best for you" soap box.
@@jefe2098is a MAGA hat Putin Bot-Butt Troll ⚠️ 📢 Support for trump is a moral failing. We need to accept that there are bad citizens.
Really Proud of Representative Jones and Pearson for their Courageous actions this last Week!! Millions of Americans and people around the World are Proud of you also!
courageous.....hahahaha
mlk would not be happy about where the dems have gone.
@Bill Barr yep courageous. Something you would know nothing about
thnx n kudos from Berlin
@@shannonsmith9979 yep, i guess bringing a bullhorn into house floor session tops my tours of Iraq and Afghanistan.
you clowns use words as if you actually know their meaning.
Thank you Lawrence. Your eloquence brings light to the unbounded eloquence of the past. May it truly bring change and stop this present madness called MAGA
I will say to the Tennessee Three , "Good Trouble" as the late great John Lewis would say, you proved Good Trouble was well worth it! A great In Memoriam for MLK !
I was moved..how humiliating what these young men went through..so happy to see the whole community stand together..❤❤
I wouldn't even call it "humiliating" because there was no humiliation involved. To me, it's just straight up "infuriating", and it reflects in how these fine young men's constituents just reinstated them with a fury. 🔥
Their own initial actions are the reason they were removed.
It was not these three legislators who were humiliated, it was the "good old boys" of the legislator, who by their own actions were the one who were humiliated.
@@user-yh5lj8yh6f that's okay because now look how LOUD their voices are now.
Republicans are the ones humiliated. Even those in the comment section.
Humiliated and running scared.
“Things are changing” young people are standing up to be heard.
Absolutely... And they're showing up just in time to create another historical sea change in America too...
most young people do not have a clue
@@bosatsu76 you clowns assume that the change is for the better and that you magically hold some morale high ground.
@@BillBarr4President when children are being murdered in their schools you better believe they have a clue as to what's going on. To think otherwise shows one's ignorance.
The majority of our young people are on top of this. I can guarantee
they are getting tired of this whole mess. They know our Government
is leading us down a dark hole.
Scotland is so proud of these rising angels. We stand with the Tennessee Three! 🏴🇺🇸
Thank you from NY!❤
Thank you and to Justin and Justin - please stay safe and vigilant. White light and prayers to you.
MLK is smiling from heaven enjoying the fruits of his amazing endeavor for justice.
He was a republican. He supported gun rights.
The NRA was founded to help protect us from the white man.
who says he's in heaven?
@@BillBarr4President how is feel to be a white minority???
@@BillBarr4President He would have more chance of being in heaven than a bigot
@@BillBarr4President You have the wrong person, I wasn't talking about William Barr
I have a copy of that letter. My mother saved everything published by Dr. King and anything related to Dr. King.
Im very proud of thr two Representatives, Jones and Pearson
we will probably find out that they touch little kids
"Justice too long delayed is justice denied," I remember that letter well. It is an iconic bit of literature and the basis for all that Dr. King stood for. And Dr. King's legacy is in wonderful hands today in Tennessee with the two Justins doing a Denzel from Glory and picking up that banner from a fallen comrade's hands to continue the fight. Those white supremacists in the Tennessee Legislature are still fighting the Civil War more than a century and a half after it ended. Someone needs to explain to them that they lost and the South has never "risen again". Nor will it.
I have rarely felt more moved than I have in the last few days as I have watched events unfold in Tennessee. I hope and pray for the safety, wisdom and strength of these courageous legislators, and of the people they represent. You do not stand alone. ✊
Tennesseans threw out the two Justins. Remember Tennesseans put them back in.
The ones who threw out the duly elected Justins out, are elected Republicans! The Justins were elected by the majority of Tennessean voters! At least this is the story I read! Mostly, that those elected officials thought they had the right to trash the people's vote! Good thing that Tennessee stood up for their vote! 😊❤n
I am so proud of both Justin and Justin! They set an example of what it means to fight for what is right and just. Lawrence, thank you as always for your wonderful way of bringing us the truth!
"Hope is created everyday."James Baldwin
Thank you, Mr. Pearson…you and the others are giving me HOPE. NEVER STOP! I believe!
I’m so proud of these guys ! All the Tennessee 3. I’m glad Johnson stood up with the Justins!!!
Power to the democrats & democracy!
We will prevent democracy from winning.
OMG Lawrence, thank you for teaching this. You are a valuable voice that we all need to hear.
Your commentary, facial expression, voice , body language and manner of expressing brought tears to my eyes. Thanks a trillion. Keep on informing the world.
OK Nancy! Do you have a man purse as well?
This afternoon, I listened to the letter Dr. Martin Luther King wrote while jailed that evening. CHILLS and TEARS followed by more tears for America. . . . .my heart hurts.
i am calling BS
I also was in tears. It seems like yesterday.
@@BillBarr4President the BS is YOU
@@BillBarr4President You should call a doctor.
@@Ucantcometowpminelvyoursathome why?
Congratulations Justin Jones and Justin Pearson. We must vote to remoras many Republicans from our government as possible.
so you are in favor of a one party state and country.... i figured as much
@@BillBarr4President we are the movement. We are the future. You're scared of progress, coward.
@BillBarr4President Your name says it all, doesn't it? "Bill Barr for President" indeed! What he did for Trump was criminal! There are 28 states that have Republican legislatures, while only 2 have majority Democratic ones, the rest are split. You people would be perfectly overjoyed to have all legislatures majority Republican, but probably would never admit it.
@Bill Barr is a MAGA hat Putin Bot-Butt Troll ⚠️ 📢 Support for trump is a moral failing. We need to accept that there are bad citizens.
The democrats are the ones that put MLK in jail.
I'm an old white guy who came of age in So Cal during the Civil Rights struggle so I saw events unfold on the nightly news, but since then, the more I have read of the events and what individuals suffered trying to fight for their rights, the more respect I have for these giants of our history. To see some states now trying to suppress the teaching of this history in our schools, really makes my blood boil.
God is almighty, l'm so glad God doesn't see like man 👨 see, Jesus is a rock in a weary land shelter in times of storms, God wants us to love our neighbors like he loves us, Some Republicans will tell the truth on their sick 🤮 bed 🛏, God will judge one day ,They will look God in the eyes and tell a lie have mercy on their soul, love 😍 you keep praying 🙏 for unity, Melodies form heaven rain down on this world....
This brought tears to my eyes. Good luck guys keep bucking the system for the good of all instead of the selfish racist Republican lack of care...
Thank you for sharing this with the world.
These Two Men are giving me Malcom X and Martin Luther King vibes History will repeat itself their was an injustice but peace and Justice sits within these two Justins we are living an Historical Moment make every moment memorable ❤
yawn.... not everything is about race.
all we have learnt is that certain people think that they are beyond reproach
@@BillBarr4President So says the racist. We've learned that certain people think they are above the law & beyond reproach for the last 8 years.
@@BillBarr4President BWAHAHAH You sure do Cry a Lot 4 a MAGAt
As I was listening to Justin Pearson speak, I was thinking that he sounds like Malcolm X. Justin Jones reminds me of Dr. King. I'm old enough to remember these men, and hearing these men speak. These 2 men will bring change to Tennessee. Welcome change.
@@BillBarr4President are you beyond reproach
I can’t express how happy I am about these gentlemen being reinstated! This was an unthinkable thing to do in the first place, and I did not believe it would be resolved quickly or at all. I am so glad Kentucky didn’t give us another black eye to match the one we got from throwing these men out of the House over decorum! It’s not really over until these three social justice heroes receive a public apology from those who sought to silence them. It’s easy to feel hopeful when I see passionate young adults who won’t settle for less than they know is possible! They have my attention and my votes!!
I’m so grateful they have been reinstated and their voices have been lifted up for the country to hear, but the situation hasn’t been resolved. The republicans who expelled them are still the, still racist and still outnumbering democrats in the Tennessee legislator. But the eyes of the country, the world, are really watching them now and I hope that helps bring change.
@@stellashepherd3229 I agree 💯 %
Lawerence is the best ! Love love how he puts it all together to deliver history and facts
pearson a star that has become super nova. i hope to see him in the oval office soon.
The Letter from Birmingham was required reading in Jr.High in the 60-70's in Oregon. History is there to be learned from not repeated stupidly over and over.
That was Critical Race Theory being done 50 years ago ‼️ It’s amazing and mind blowing that in today’s classroom certain people don’t want the contributions of blacks and other minorities taught in the classroom. Is America’s history so cruel and ugly that they don’t want their forefathers cruelty and oppression know by their offsprings of today.
Yeah, the schools only need to teach it. It ain't the 60/70's anymore. What a mess our country is in.
Today, the Republicans would call it "woke" and ban it from ever being read. A society that doesn't learn from their past are doomed to repeat it. Republicans are determined to bring back the racist Jim Crow Era because "Make America Great Again"?
Power without love is reckless and love without power is merely sentimental.
-MLK, Jr. May we someday find balance. ☯️
We the elderly people are so proud of these 3 people we wish that some more young people would run for congress we pray that david hoggs run for congress he is another young man that is working hard for gun control he was in a school shooting 5yrs ago and still fighting for jutice majorie Taylor green ran behind this young man with threats saying that she carry a gun is a disgrace
She's DESPICABLE
Trump and his Maga base have divided your country. Vote these divisive forces out for good in 2024!
I saw the video as it happened! It made me want to run and throw up in the bathroom! The media should should run it at least once a day for ever! America should never forget people like Marjorie Taylor Green! This young man survives a school shooting and this monster attacks him on a sidewalk saying he is a liar and that there was no shooting at his school! And on top, tells him she has a gun in her purse! She has to win the prize for the most despicable two legged creature in the world! Media! Please run the video today and everyday! I wish the world media would also show what America has!
I was 9 yrs old when MLK was murdered. I remember my late father taking me with him during the marches here in Memphis. I was a little to young to fully understand what the significance of the protest were.
Today, watching these young voices rising brings tears to my eyes. I will be with them physically and in spirit, and yes I have contributed to their political funds. If the Trump's of the world can grift over anything, I can support the cause that these young men are standing for.
These young men are fighting for OUR lives. 🙏🏻🙏🏼🙏🏾
In my whole life of 63 years I have never been so proud of any politicians. These 3 people have are the current faces of change. I’m hopeful that this is the spring board to cause the common sense gun laws to become a practice of every state in the US.
I am a white woman and truly believe everyone should be treat the same, no colour is better than another and we must never ever return to the days of segregation and mis-treatment of black people. I applaud the Tennessee Three.
i sorry but three is no place for you in the Democratic party. they believe that everyone needs to be treated based on the the color of their skin, what is between their legs, what gender they identify and what gender they fancy.
From a distant shore.
Something is changing ... decency is gathering momentum.
"We shall overcome" MLK " We will never stop fighting" The TENNESSEE 3
Amen 🙏🏿!
Soul food to my ears!.. Gumbo Justins Greatness and the Tennessee Sweet Potato Queen!... I love y'all!... Soo Grateful!!!
It warms my heart and gives me hope to see good people that care. Sam Cook,"it's been a long" , long time comin but a change is gonna come, oh yes it will." We need some heros not tyrants.
Thank you for reading Dr King's letter.
These young men fill me with pride. AMANDLA
Justin & Justin got the national spotlight put on them by Tennessee Republicans, and people like what they see! They are 2 fighters with huge leadership potential.
Please keep bringing these kinds of conversations to the forefront! We need journalism to empower the people! Thank you for being a voice Lawrence O’Donnell
Thank you, Lawrence. This is golden. 🕊
Thank you for your intelligence and historical context, so poignant now. I must read Dr. King's letter. I was not aware of it. The Tennessee Three have momentum and Justin Pearson is a charismatic leader! I love him!!!!
I read that letter while I was a student decades ago. I was so impressed that I have never forgot MLK's letter. He was a brilliant man and his Birmingham letter highlights his intellect.
Thank you, Lawrence 👍👍👍👍
Jones, Johnson and Pierson are in the right place at the right time! Bravo!
Thank you God 🙏🏿🙏❤❤
Hopefully, these two fine 'Justins'
will be Nominated and Awarded
the Nobel Peace Prize for their
tremendously brave struggle &
sacrifice for protecting the Lives
of a Whole Generation of the up
and coming Americans. Now, that
would be 'Justice!' :-) 👍 ✌️ 🖖
I wish this segment was longer so that the conversation with the guest could be seen and heard.
Rep. Justin Jones: TN GOP’s abuse of power has backfired. The video is on MSNBC, posted about 15 minutes ago.
Thank you Lawrence for always bringing up Dr. Martin Luther King and the violent 1960's. We need to be vigilant and more involve in our government by denouncing senseless killings in our communities, schools, churches, etc. I am proud of the young adults, students, teenagers, etc. in Tennessee for leading the protests and marches against gun violence. Thank you again Lawrence, for your TV podcasts and giving us the forum to speak out.
I READ THAT LETTER IN COLLEGE LOVED IT .❤
$160,000 in 1963 is equivalent in purchasing power to about $1,573,019.61 today . We read the letter from the Birmingham jail in 8th grade in the vastly majority white suburban school I attended in upstate NY. Desatan would love for Florida students never be exposed to it.
How I wish MLK lived a full life. MLK was an emminentally logical, theological and sensitive man, and society has lost a great man long before his time. RIP MLK.
MLK is smiling in his grave that the two Justins keep on fighting for everyone’s rights.
They are fighting against my rights.
One Never Tires to hear the eloquence of the voice of an activist. Especially that of Civil Rights.
It was a disgraceful time back then, and still is.
But...Larry....How will the kids know how to behave and protect themselves once they get to prison, if we don't militarize their kindergartens?!?
Young Men please be careful America is harsh on our kind.😢.
Thank you.
Some real politicians coming up now
Very well told! Thank you.
Gop finally seeing what the definition of WOKE is in TN ... WOKE up Black Power!
Whew. So glad to read this courageous, accurate statement by MLK. THANK YOU.
Most people really don't know the history of how far black people have come to be in a free and just society
Thank you for sharing quotes from this letter
VOTE November 2024
Bring everyone with you
Correction: vote in the primaries in summer of 2024. That's just as important. The reason that so many elections offer us just a choice between bad and worse is that people don't participate in the choosing of candidates in the first place.
Vote Democrat until these Repubs are OUT!
Wow that's crazy
Schools with armed guards equals Jails
If a crazy person wants to shoot school kids and the schools have guards, they would just wait till the kids were going in or leaving. So yes, schools would become jails cause the kids would be scared to go in or out.
Brian Tyler Cohen in Spanish. Passion intellectual. My Spanish lesson. Priceless
"Without struggle there can be no progress:" Frederick Couglass... March on friends -- YES! Ultimaltely we will overcome... And many thanks to MSNBC... To O'Dennell in particular🙏❤
These 3 heroes will lead out country back to dignity, what Trump, Greene, Gaetz, Boebert, McCarthy, Graham......... on and on, have nearly destroyed. Their time is up, thank God.
Time for a return to a decent country. As a white woman from Atlanta, I am greatly inspired and grateful for their courage and intelligence.
What does the color of your skin have to do with your comment?
Nearly destroyed,? They are like the sty on your finger,😮you think you got it all out, but a little bit starts inflaming your finger with pus all over again! In 2016 the pus started flowing again here and abroad, after it seemed like it eased off! Look at Russia, in his old age, its leader wants to conquer the world like his predecessor! And already some are taking sides and singing praises to him!
Letter From Birmingham Jail is one of the most brilliant pieces of writing ever - I studied it and was stunned at its brilliance. It's included in MLK's book, Why We Can't Wait and that book is a must read for everyone in my opinion.
Once again, thank you for elevating what is really important and contesting what is wrong.
Hooray for Shelby .County in TN. Reinstating Justin Pearson is the Corret thing to do.
I was a teenager during much of the Vietnam War. I believe we would still be fighting in Vietnam if it hadn't been for the protests in the streets. When your government refuses to act in a moral, responsible manner it is our duty as citizens to protest. I still believe that at my advanced age.
One hundred and sixty thousand dollars bail for "parading without a permit"?!?
I hope this woke up the national media that its time to set aside "red state/blue state" dichotomy. These three reps--from Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville--are just as progressive as any supposedly out of touch coastal representative in Los Angeles or New York.
Our Blue cities in Red state are on the front lines of these fights and their people need support and protection the most.
Rep. Gloria Johnson is a force for good.
Pearson is going to be the next famous Civil Rights leader, watch and see
That wouldn't surprise me one bit. I love listening to him. He reminds me of Dr. King.
Uvalde ended the "good guy with a gun" strategy, IMO.
The struggle continues!
Universal human rights.
United we stand!
I read Dr. King's letter at least once a year on his birthday.
The fight is not over. We are a multicultural and multigenerational coalition. As for me and my family, we are with you. God bless this nation and the Tennessee Three.
I love how they're already a forgotten prop!
God bless the young people to emerge victoriously and to carry on the movement to achieve a more perfect Union.🇺🇲🧑⚖️🙏
Really glad to see how this turned out. Truly a win for democracy. :)
I really hope that Tennessee becomes a turning point for this Country and we can show the world we are still a democratic government and our vote will always count!
@@jetta2134 Well put!
Something is Changing indeed.
Something's changing in TN? Maybe now they've realized that the Confederacy is dead and buried for good and can't be revived.
Beautiful interview ❤
"JUST" is IN their first NAMES!!!
Great correlations
Yes indeed ❤much blessings to you and your family!
Nice we White Sister (very brave)..my BROTHERS we may never meet but I uplift you in Prayers...I feel a new shift in the Spirit and realities!❤😊