Wednesday, May 14th-- Once again, City Hall was the home to protesters and freedom preachers. On one side, S.O.S preached for scholarships for students. On the other, Danny Glover, actor and activist, was glorified for his work to demand equal rights. No one would be silenced, and to Danny Glover's appreciation, the right to free speech was exemplified, not denied.

And the root for this public outcry for Mr. Glover?

Earlier, Tom Fitton, president of Judicial Watch, and others demanded MCI to remove Glover as one of their spokesman. Those like Fitton pointed Glover's remarks towards the president as the reason for this public execution.

Which brings us back to City Hall.

Throughout the event, students from PS 12 held up a banner saying, "We love you, Danny Glover". The crowd excitedly proclaimed their agreement. Speakers and politicians preached the works of Danny Glover until there was simply nothing left to say. After it was all said and done, a plaque in Glover's name was read.

Some of the key speakers involved were Councilman Bill Perkins, Kiss FM's own Bob Slade, James Mtume, and Bob Pickett and representatives for Mr. Glover. But this wasn't just a day for Danny Glover--this was a day for everyone. Like one of the speakers emphasized, "Danny Glover today, you tomorrow!"

When Councilman Perkins stepped up to the podium, his message was one more harsh. Perkins spoke about the discrimination and hardships of minorities in America. His words pierced through the crowd and left a resounding message that Glover's work is not done. And even for Danny Glover, the fight has just begun because "he's still treated like a nigger."

And when Mtume of Kiss FM stepped to the stage, the image of equality entered the air. Mtume, the voice of radio, left these words with the crowd, "Left wing, right wing, it's all on the same bird."

This day started as a celebration of Danny Glover's achievements. It was supposed to be a rally for Mr. Glover. It quickly turned into an inspirational proclamation of our duty. We were torch bearers and activists by simply standing there and listening. As one speaker put it, "Danny Glover might be Ms. Glover's son, but he's our brother". Now, we are family as well.