Rev. Barber scolds Gov. Lee, delivers a fiery call to action during Nashville's MLK Day event

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https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2019/01/21/rev-william-barber-mlk-day-speech-nashville-gov-bill-lee/2607922002/


Barber's speech contrasted some of the policy stances of Gov. Bill Lee, who was also onstage.

JASON GONZALES | NASHVILLE TENNESSEANUpdated 8:28 p.m. EST Jan. 21

Nashville's Martin Luther King Jr. celebration was headlined Monday by a fiery and sometimes adversarial speech by civil rights leader The Rev. William Barber II, calling for leaders to not just love King's legacy but act.

Barber's 50-minute long speech, in front of thousands who marched to TSU's Gentry Center, rallied the audience in support of a bevy of issues that broadly included equality for the poor, better treatment of immigrants, universal health care and a call against restrictive voter laws.

But his speech also stood in contrast to many of the stances of another high-profile speaker in attendance — Gov. Bill Lee, who was seated just behind him. Lee is believed to be the first governor to attend the celebration in the event's 30-year history.

"I am not fussing at you, I am saying it is time to put down the partisanship and do what is right," Barber said, turning to look at Lee and other elected officials behind him.

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2. Love Rev Barber

Always telling it like it is. Not hiding behind " the word"
And a fierce fighter for the ordinary man. Just like Jesus would.
I'm non religious. But its amazing to me that there are so many " Religious right" folks - but they are not concerned with the things that Rev Barber speaks out and fight for.

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4. He is

the REAL deal for sure. I’ve seen him speak in person. Wow..

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3. I really admire and respect Rev. Barber

He is a true man of G-d

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5. Rev. Barber is the embodiment of Truth.