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we frame cecil's the wright. reverend cecil williams, workable. his arrival here and in the 50's and he's immediately open up the doors of the sanctuary. 2, 2 women to poor folks to workers, 2 black folks to brown folks too early. organizers. on and on. and that work just that door just kept opening wider and wider and we continue to do that work. i think the genius of of robin williams is that he knew that there would always be someone coming in each generation. beyond crack. now there's fentanyl, but we know that we need to be here because he taught us that someone else is going to come. we'll need our services. we'll need our spiritual support. we'll need our social justice support and we'll need our social services as well so that work continues on. >> can you talk a bit about your personal relationship? yeah, was a larger than life figure. i was an intern here while completing my given the seminary and got a chance to work with him as a interred and he was he was just amazing. and when i became senior minister, i went to him and i said cecil,
we frame cecil's the wright. reverend cecil williams, workable. his arrival here and in the 50's and he's immediately open up the doors of the sanctuary. 2, 2 women to poor folks to workers, 2 black folks to brown folks too early. organizers. on and on. and that work just that door just kept opening wider and wider and we continue to do that work. i think the genius of of robin williams is that he knew that there would always be someone coming in each generation. beyond crack. now there's...
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cecil williams was a man woven into the fabric of san francisco. his church became a refuge for people society left behind, and williams was instrument #58 in turning glide memorial church into a name heard around the world. the reverend served as pastor of glide for 60 years before he retired. he didn't just command the pulpit, he was a champion for people who needed the help the most, turning glide into a world renowned nonprofit, helping hundreds of thousands of people in the process. he's also known for stepping up in the aftermath of crisis. >> right on. right on. i love you too. we got to struggle with it tomorrow, and i won't -- that's the point, we got to do what? we got to do what? we got to do what? . >> pull together. >> that's it, we got to pull together, yeah. >> this is san francisco, no matter how much turmoil, we always seem to straighten it out. >> they think i'm sometimes the miracle worker, and i'm not. i'm just like they are. >> that was video from back in 1989. mr. williams died today, according to his loved ones. our lauren to
cecil williams was a man woven into the fabric of san francisco. his church became a refuge for people society left behind, and williams was instrument #58 in turning glide memorial church into a name heard around the world. the reverend served as pastor of glide for 60 years before he retired. he didn't just command the pulpit, he was a champion for people who needed the help the most, turning glide into a world renowned nonprofit, helping hundreds of thousands of people in the process. he's...
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and no giant stood taller than cecil williams. supervisor matt dorsey, salesforce ceo marc benioff calls williams a true legend, saying, quote, he taught us that we can and must be better. his impact on our lives and our city is immeasurable. thank you, cecil for everything. may the 1st who brings peace bring peace to all and finally, a tribute at oracle park tonight with the reverend's photo on the big screen before the giants game. as you can see there. so many people remembering cecil williams for his kindness and generosity. he died at the age of 94. testimony will continue tomorrow in the hush money trial of former president donald trump. the former publisher of the national enquirer will be back on the witness stand. prosecutors say david pecker schemed with trump's former fixer, michael cohen, to influence the election by concealing negative information about trump. the former president is accused of arranging a $130,000 payment to adult film actress stormy daniels to keep her from revealing their alleged affair. right befo
and no giant stood taller than cecil williams. supervisor matt dorsey, salesforce ceo marc benioff calls williams a true legend, saying, quote, he taught us that we can and must be better. his impact on our lives and our city is immeasurable. thank you, cecil for everything. may the 1st who brings peace bring peace to all and finally, a tribute at oracle park tonight with the reverend's photo on the big screen before the giants game. as you can see there. so many people remembering cecil...
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and no giant stood taller than cecil williams. supervisor matt dorsey, salesforce ceo marc benioff calls williams a true legend, saying, quote, he taught us that we can and must be better. his impact on our lives and our city is immeasurable. thank you, cecil for everything. may the 1st who brings peace bring peace to all and finally, a tribute at oracle park tonight with the reverend's photo on the big screen before the giants game. as you can see there. so many people remembering cecil williams for his kindness and generosity. he died at the age of 94. testimony will continue tomorrow in the hush money trial of former president donald trump. the former publisher of the national enquirer will be back on the witness stand. prosecutors say david pecker schemed with trump's former fixer, michael cohen, to influence the election by concealing negative information about trump. the former president is accused of arranging a $130,000 payment to adult film actress stormy daniels to keep her from revealing their alleged affair. right befo
and no giant stood taller than cecil williams. supervisor matt dorsey, salesforce ceo marc benioff calls williams a true legend, saying, quote, he taught us that we can and must be better. his impact on our lives and our city is immeasurable. thank you, cecil for everything. may the 1st who brings peace bring peace to all and finally, a tribute at oracle park tonight with the reverend's photo on the big screen before the giants game. as you can see there. so many people remembering cecil...
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and there was a lot of suspicion about cecil williams. i'm going to tell you, it's not like he had a halo around his head all the time. uh- we have to remember that when the symbionese national army radicals, kidnaped patty hearst, he acted or tried to act as a go between for a deal to get her released. it included a food giveaway in the tenderloin that brought a lot of repercussions from people saying, hey, that's not the way you do things. but cecil was sort of consistent on that, and he did blend those things. when you went to glide and you would cover glide and cecil, you were always sitting there going, okay, how does this really work? and it did work by bringing the money down to the hood. that was as simple as it. and everybody was always looking and checking to see if the money was being spent very well. and there was never any questions about that raised. so he ran a clean operation. and i have to say, that's not something you always see. and in a town that was known for people who go up and go down, cecil managed to maintain bot
and there was a lot of suspicion about cecil williams. i'm going to tell you, it's not like he had a halo around his head all the time. uh- we have to remember that when the symbionese national army radicals, kidnaped patty hearst, he acted or tried to act as a go between for a deal to get her released. it included a food giveaway in the tenderloin that brought a lot of repercussions from people saying, hey, that's not the way you do things. but cecil was sort of consistent on that, and he did...
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this is what she says about the man, cecil williams. she says that he was the conscience of our san francisco community. he spoke out against injustice and he spoke for the marginalized. he led with compassion and wisdom, always putting the people first and never relenting in his pursuit of justice and equality. his kindness brought people together and his vision changed. our city and the world. what he created at glide memorial church, she says, along with his partner janice mirikitani, saved and transformed countless lives. and she goes on to say mayor london breed that their impact will never be matched. but it is a hearreaking day for san francisco, as so many people in that city have been touched by cecil williams himself and real by the fantastic work of the ide morial foundation and that church, just a pillar there in the tenderloin world renowned for all of the work that it has done. we will continue to follow the death of reverend cecil williams, right here on the floor and throughout the rest ( ♪ ) you made a cow! actually i
this is what she says about the man, cecil williams. she says that he was the conscience of our san francisco community. he spoke out against injustice and he spoke for the marginalized. he led with compassion and wisdom, always putting the people first and never relenting in his pursuit of justice and equality. his kindness brought people together and his vision changed. our city and the world. what he created at glide memorial church, she says, along with his partner janice mirikitani, saved...
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san francisco community activist reverend cecil williams. he's passed away he is one of the most influential leaders in san francisco's history. after 60 years, the spiritual leader he stepped away from the church to focus on his family and his health. williams accepted the position as pastor back in 1963. he grew the congregation to 10,000 people and became a well- known activist from issues to rights, homelessness during the a.i.d.s. crisis we just spoke with former san francisco mayor billy brown. >> by then the tenderloin had become what it is today, which means church wouldn't work. cecil understood how to make the church work with that group of people working within the church. >> he made that church work and he made the community work around that we will hear more from mayor willie brown about cecil williams, the legacy more that coming up on our 6:00 news. >> the unified school district our story of bullying we broke last week. to me truly independent. the school board members calling for a third-party independent investigation into
san francisco community activist reverend cecil williams. he's passed away he is one of the most influential leaders in san francisco's history. after 60 years, the spiritual leader he stepped away from the church to focus on his family and his health. williams accepted the position as pastor back in 1963. he grew the congregation to 10,000 people and became a well- known activist from issues to rights, homelessness during the a.i.d.s. crisis we just spoke with former san francisco mayor billy...
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cecil williams died at home today. the 94 year old was the foundation of glide memorial church in san francisco's tenderloin for 60 years. good evening everyone. >> i'm mike mibach and i'm julie
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the reverend cecil williams, who died today at the age of 94. threats against two bay area high schools, causing some scary moments for students and families, and the alameda county district attorney announces a review of dozens of past death penalty cases amid accusations of prosecutorial misconduct. >> this is ktvu, fox two news at 730. >> and good evening, everyone. i'm heather holmes. we begin tonight with that late news today that cecil williams has died. a look at the remarkable contributions now he made to san francisco in his mission to uplift the most vulnerable in our society. crystal bailey is here now with reaction. crystal. well reverend cecil williams spoke out against injustice, leading with compassion and kindness to pursue equality for people from all walks of life. >> now the faith based activist pastored and grew glide memorial methodist church in the tenderloin, known for providing resources to marginalized communities and people in need. he fought alongside angela davis and the black panthers for social justice, even if it m
the reverend cecil williams, who died today at the age of 94. threats against two bay area high schools, causing some scary moments for students and families, and the alameda county district attorney announces a review of dozens of past death penalty cases amid accusations of prosecutorial misconduct. >> this is ktvu, fox two news at 730. >> and good evening, everyone. i'm heather holmes. we begin tonight with that late news today that cecil williams has died. a look at the...
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. >> of glide, co-founder cecil williams who has passed away. good evening. i'm vicki liviakis. i'm ken wayne. williams, of course, led the church for 6 decades just recently passing the torch to doctor gina from are clyde released a statement saying he passed away at his home in san francisco, surrounded by his friends and family. he was 94 years old for sara stinson joins us now live from the glide in san francisco tonight with more. sara. >> that's right. i'm live here in the sanctuary of glide memorial church where they've actually open this up to anyone and everyone who just wants to sit here and remember the late in great reverend cecil williams. take a look. they put pictures up on the stage. they are trying their best to make sure that people can come in here and look at photos and really just remember him and his legacy. as you said, robin williams who passed away peacefully today at 94 years old, we're told he was surrounded by family and friends. he co-founded glide. this is in the heart of the tenderloin. it's a spot that people go to when they know they can. need he
. >> of glide, co-founder cecil williams who has passed away. good evening. i'm vicki liviakis. i'm ken wayne. williams, of course, led the church for 6 decades just recently passing the torch to doctor gina from are clyde released a statement saying he passed away at his home in san francisco, surrounded by his friends and family. he was 94 years old for sara stinson joins us now live from the glide in san francisco tonight with more. sara. >> that's right. i'm live here in the...
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marvin cecil williams really reshaped this congregation. how do you believe that he was able to attract so many people and get so much support for those really important causes? >> it's a combination of being eye level with those who are most marginalized. and and eye level with those with the most privilege, and bringing them eye level to each other. so when you're in glide memorial church, you don't know if you're sitting next to a billionaire or someone who is on their last supper, you know? and his gift was the ability to bring people together through prayer, through music, through art, through culture, through mutual understanding, through the understanding that we're all in recovery from something. so he was able to democratize spirit and bring us all together and raise our voices together through music, through activism and through art as well. and that's his genius is the ability to bring folks together. so we're all in recovery together. >> obviously, we know that reverend williams was a mentor to you. can i ask what what do you th
marvin cecil williams really reshaped this congregation. how do you believe that he was able to attract so many people and get so much support for those really important causes? >> it's a combination of being eye level with those who are most marginalized. and and eye level with those with the most privilege, and bringing them eye level to each other. so when you're in glide memorial church, you don't know if you're sitting next to a billionaire or someone who is on their last supper, you...
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williams the pioneer and longtime pastor at glide memorial church . >> cecil, however, was dramatically different from any other pastor. please his legacy goes well beyond just african-american civil rights movement and poverty and those issues to really address some of the core issues of what became san francisco, modern san francisco. >> his influence and impact still resonates across san francisco. the legendary reverend broke down barriers and gave a voice to the voiceless. >> he was a champion of the homeless community and a supporter of the lgbtq+ community, as well . the comp legation is celebrating the legacy he leaves behind. pete suratos begins our coverage in the city. >> reporter:, members of the church are remembering the life of church cofounder, reverend cecil williams. he died today at the age of 94 and they push forward his legacy as a church community, one day at a time. the pictures in front of the church, providing a snapshot of church cofounder, reverend cecil williams, san francisco icon, to serving the san francisco community. specifically, those in need. >> disbe
williams the pioneer and longtime pastor at glide memorial church . >> cecil, however, was dramatically different from any other pastor. please his legacy goes well beyond just african-american civil rights movement and poverty and those issues to really address some of the core issues of what became san francisco, modern san francisco. >> his influence and impact still resonates across san francisco. the legendary reverend broke down barriers and gave a voice to the voiceless....
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as he mentioned we were talking about reverend cecil williams over the decades becoming one of the more influential figures here in san francisco history with folks here at the church we will have more on the passing of reverend cecil in our later show. >> it's all about san francisco to find so much about the city for so long within the hour we also spoke with the former san francisco mayor willie brown you remember cecil williams for his work in the city and their friendship. >> cecil however, was dramatically different from any other pastor. he had 39 different programs he was running. they would build housing for people to live in. they put together a school for very small children and they would raise that school up to the rooftop, so there would be no problem about safety for kids on the streets. and then cecil invited all of us. they helped cook and when they would help cook, it meant we would have equipment. he literally created a kitchen. >> in a statement today the mayor reflected on reverend william st. cloud, reverend cecil williams was the conscience of our san francisco co
as he mentioned we were talking about reverend cecil williams over the decades becoming one of the more influential figures here in san francisco history with folks here at the church we will have more on the passing of reverend cecil in our later show. >> it's all about san francisco to find so much about the city for so long within the hour we also spoke with the former san francisco mayor willie brown you remember cecil williams for his work in the city and their friendship. >>...
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cecil williams, he's always into something. he's always doing something. my theology, basically, it's in the doing. it's in the doing that. you know, me in san francisco, jana katsuyama, ktvu, fox two news and we will continue to follow more reaction in the city and around the nation to the death of cecil williams. >> we will have more coverage coming up on the news at 730, as well as the 10:00 news today. >> the u.s. supreme court heard arguments in a groundbreaking case on homelessness. the justices will decide whether cities can fine or arrest people for sleeping in public spaces. the cases from grants pass, oregon, where people face escalating penalties for sleeping outside with a lack of shelters. a federal appeals court classified the law as cruel and unusual punishment. advocates who rallied outside the court this morning agree. >> can you imagine anything more cruel and unusual than throwing somebody in jail for using a blanket in the middle of the freezing winter? >> some legal analysts say it appears the court's conservative majority is leaning t
cecil williams, he's always into something. he's always doing something. my theology, basically, it's in the doing. it's in the doing that. you know, me in san francisco, jana katsuyama, ktvu, fox two news and we will continue to follow more reaction in the city and around the nation to the death of cecil williams. >> we will have more coverage coming up on the news at 730, as well as the 10:00 news today. >> the u.s. supreme court heard arguments in a groundbreaking case on...
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how do you think reverend cecil williams would want to be remembered? >> you know, that's a really good question, because i think that everybody who came in contact with him has their their memories of him. i think that one of the things that, you know, he was very humble. that was something when i was talking to him in november and i said, wow, look at all of this. you know, you're on nob hill at the masonic temple. all of these people are here for you. and he said, you know, well, this is just what he was doing. and i think that that sense of humility was something that was really amazing in him. >> for somebody who did so much his love, his kindness, no matter what, just seemed to always bring people together. a true san franciscan jana katsuyama with us live tonight. there in the newsroom. gianna. thank you. >> well, san francisco mayor london breed speaking on the passing of williams in a post on x, she wrote in part, reverend cecil williams was the conscience of our san francisco community. he spoke out against injustice and he spoke for the margi
how do you think reverend cecil williams would want to be remembered? >> you know, that's a really good question, because i think that everybody who came in contact with him has their their memories of him. i think that one of the things that, you know, he was very humble. that was something when i was talking to him in november and i said, wow, look at all of this. you know, you're on nob hill at the masonic temple. all of these people are here for you. and he said, you know, well, this...
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and no giants stood taller than cecil williams, salesforce ceo marc benioff called williams a true legend, saying, quote, he taught us that we can and must be better. his impact on our lives and our city is immeasurable. thank you. cecil for everything. may the 1st who brings peace being priest to all and a tribute at oracle park last night. >> you see it here, the reverend. the reverend's photo on the big screen before the giants game. so many people remembering his kindness and generosity and glides. president says memorial plans are still being arranged for more on any public events and the life and legacy of the reverend cecil williams, just head to abc seven news.com. >> good morning to you tuesday morning. and boy what a cool down yesterday. just 59 in half moon bay 60 in san francisco. and today that marine layer is firmly entrenched along the coastline. there is a system offshore here that is allowing for that big cool down. and then another one is going to reinforce that by the end of the workweek. it is 54 right now in danville. so with the blanket of clouds, you can see tempera
and no giants stood taller than cecil williams, salesforce ceo marc benioff called williams a true legend, saying, quote, he taught us that we can and must be better. his impact on our lives and our city is immeasurable. thank you. cecil for everything. may the 1st who brings peace being priest to all and a tribute at oracle park last night. >> you see it here, the reverend. the reverend's photo on the big screen before the giants game. so many people remembering his kindness and...
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we would not be who we are as a city and a people without the legendary cecil williams." we were there as williams celebrated his 90th birthday in 2019. ♪ happy birthday to you ♪. >> it was a celebration of 90 years of a life spent serving the less fortunate. when he first arrived at the tenderloin in 1963, the reverend cecil williams was seen as a radical and later a civil rights leader and eventually a humanitarian. his church became a refuge for the people society left behind. >> that's why he built the church and he'd do what he'd do. you understand? because he wants everybody to know that there's somebody out there that cares. >> along the way reverend williams has become a celebrity himself exalted by the rich and powerful, but his wife and church co-founder says he has never lost sight of his mission. >> he's always kept his feet on the ground. he's never elevated himself above anybody else. he's always told everybody you have power and he uses his power in order to empower others. >> over the years as reverend williams started to slow down, others carried on t
we would not be who we are as a city and a people without the legendary cecil williams." we were there as williams celebrated his 90th birthday in 2019. ♪ happy birthday to you ♪. >> it was a celebration of 90 years of a life spent serving the less fortunate. when he first arrived at the tenderloin in 1963, the reverend cecil williams was seen as a radical and later a civil rights leader and eventually a humanitarian. his church became a refuge for the people society left behind....
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cecil williams died at home today. the 94 year old was the foundation of glide memorial church in san francisco's tenderloin for 60 years. good evening everyone. >> i'm mike mibach and i'm julie julie haener williams is being remembered for his wisdom and compassion and as a major support to the community. ktvu is betty yu joins us now in studio with a look at the legacy he leaves behind. betty. >> julie. for more than half a century, williams was a revolutionary reverend. he was considered the backbone of glide and arguably san francisco's most influential religious leader. >> i see soul ktvu last caught up with williams on christmas eve at glide signature holiday celebration, where volunteers serve thousands of those less fortunate. >> that afternoon in the tenderloin glides holiday jam benefit concert in november celebrated the 94 year old, who retired earlier last year as ceo of the foundation. this is just the beginning. every day is the beginning. >> every hour is the beginning. >> williams became pastor of glide
cecil williams died at home today. the 94 year old was the foundation of glide memorial church in san francisco's tenderloin for 60 years. good evening everyone. >> i'm mike mibach and i'm julie julie haener williams is being remembered for his wisdom and compassion and as a major support to the community. ktvu is betty yu joins us now in studio with a look at the legacy he leaves behind. betty. >> julie. for more than half a century, williams was a revolutionary reverend. he was...
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my friendship with cecil williams. >> in valuable him for me. it will never end. >> brown says he worked with williams and doctor martin luther king junior in the 60's during the civil rights movement before williams helped open the church. merry christmas to you. the reverend was known for making everyone feel like family opening the church doors to all making the institution. one of the most liberal churches in america, 2 women to poor folks to workers. >> 2 black folks to brown folks too early. organizers. >> on and on and many say williams was not the same after the passing of his wife in glide co-founder, janice america, tony in 2021. there. >> many times that he would. audibly and sonically just whale just thinking about not being with her i think also he showed. that he have to keep going. >> in december, glad mark 60 years and williams passed the torch to a new ceo doctor gina, from are mister white says glide will continue to keep the legacy of reverend williams alive for decades to come. we can grieve. >> and mourn, but we can't lose s
my friendship with cecil williams. >> in valuable him for me. it will never end. >> brown says he worked with williams and doctor martin luther king junior in the 60's during the civil rights movement before williams helped open the church. merry christmas to you. the reverend was known for making everyone feel like family opening the church doors to all making the institution. one of the most liberal churches in america, 2 women to poor folks to workers. >> 2 black folks to...
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my friendship with cecil williams. >> in valuable him for me. it will never end. >> brown says he worked with williams and doctor martin luther king junior in the 60's during the civil rights movement before williams helped open the church. merry christmas to you. the reverend was known for making everyone feel like family opening the church doors to all making the institution. one of the most liberal churches in america, 2 women to poor folks to workers. >> 2 black folks to brown folks too early. organizers. >> on and on talk to him laugh and joke feel like i was many say williams was not the same after the passing of his wife in glide, co-founder, janice america, tony, in 2021. there. >> many times that he would. audibly and sonically just whale just thinking about not being with her i think also he showed. that he have to keep going. >> in december, glad marks 60 years and williams passed the torch to a new ceo doctor gina, from are mister white says glide will continue to keep the legacy of reverend williams alive for decades to come. we can
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the reverend cecil williams died yesterday. he was 94 years old. >> number four today to say today, a state senate committee will consider a proposal that would change the way. third party airport security screening companies like clear operate. clear allows you to essentially skip tsa lines by paying to verify your identity. if the bill becomes law, companies like clear would be banned at california airports unless they operate their own security lines. >> number five starting out with the low clouds and fog. a bit breezy that breeze increases throughout the day. low 60s in the city, low 70s inland with some sun. >> and number six. taking a live look at our san mateo bridge camera. traffic is sluggish on westbound 92, and in the distance you can see chp along the center. divide assisting caltrans with maintenance drive time for the toll plaza to foster city is 16 minutes, and number seven you can get paid $1,000 to watch nine nine star wars films. >> financial advisor website finance buzz is looking for a wookie rookie to watc
the reverend cecil williams died yesterday. he was 94 years old. >> number four today to say today, a state senate committee will consider a proposal that would change the way. third party airport security screening companies like clear operate. clear allows you to essentially skip tsa lines by paying to verify your identity. if the bill becomes law, companies like clear would be banned at california airports unless they operate their own security lines. >> number five starting out...
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my friendship with cecil williams. >> in valuable and for me. it will never end. >> brown says he worked with williams and doctor martin luther king junior in the 60's during the civil rights movement before williams helped open the church. merry christmas to you. the reverend was known for making everyone feel like family opening the church doors to all making the institution. one of the most liberal churches in america, 2 women to poor folks to workers. >> 2 black folks to brown folks too early. organizers. >> on and on and talk to him laugh and joke and feel like i was many say williams was not the same after the passing of his wife in glide, co-founder, janice america, tony, in 2021. there. >> many times that he would. honorably and sonically just whale just thinking about not being with her i think also he showed. that he have to keep going. >> in december, glad marks 60 years and williams passed the torch to a new ceo doctor gina, from are mister white says glide will continue to keep the legacy of reverend williams alive for decades to co
my friendship with cecil williams. >> in valuable and for me. it will never end. >> brown says he worked with williams and doctor martin luther king junior in the 60's during the civil rights movement before williams helped open the church. merry christmas to you. the reverend was known for making everyone feel like family opening the church doors to all making the institution. one of the most liberal churches in america, 2 women to poor folks to workers. >> 2 black folks to...
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my friendship with cecil williams. >> in valuable him for me. it will never end. >> brown says he worked with williams and doctor martin luther king junior in the 60's during the civil rights movement before williams helped open the church. it was supposed to be just a methodist church. >> but it really was not just a methodist church. it literally was a village. >> activists, merry christmas to you. >> the reverend was known for making everyone feel like family opening the church doors to all making the institution. one of the most liberal churches in america, 2 women to poor folks to workers, 2 black folks to brown folks too early. organizers. >> on and on and talk to him laugh and joke and feel like i was many say williams was not the same after the passing of his wife and glide co-founder janice mayor in 2021. there. >> many times that he would. honorably and sonically just whale just thinking about not being with her i think also he showed. that he have to keep going. >> in december, glad mark 60 years and williams passed the torch to a new
my friendship with cecil williams. >> in valuable him for me. it will never end. >> brown says he worked with williams and doctor martin luther king junior in the 60's during the civil rights movement before williams helped open the church. it was supposed to be just a methodist church. >> but it really was not just a methodist church. it literally was a village. >> activists, merry christmas to you. >> the reverend was known for making everyone feel like family...
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reverend cecil williams was the co-founder of glide memorial church. he died peacefully surrounded by his family and friends in his san francisco home today. he was 94 years old. annemakovec is here with more on his life and reaction to his passing. >> reporter: he was known as the heart and soul of san francisco. glide called him the minister of liberation, he was an author, social activist and true community leader. he used the terms, radical inclusivity and unconditional love. he was a champion for the poor and marginalized. glide offers wraparound services for the home expls feeds anyone hungry hot meals every day of the year. thanksgiving is a big celebration there and reverend williams always a staple. here he was in 2016. >> engaged in unconditional love. >> we had to dig into our archives for this one. he had his own show called "vibrations" right here on kpix back here in the '80s. >> you are going to love this. i bet you will make another request for this show, you watch, you watch. here we go. it focused on how to tell the story of the black
reverend cecil williams was the co-founder of glide memorial church. he died peacefully surrounded by his family and friends in his san francisco home today. he was 94 years old. annemakovec is here with more on his life and reaction to his passing. >> reporter: he was known as the heart and soul of san francisco. glide called him the minister of liberation, he was an author, social activist and true community leader. he used the terms, radical inclusivity and unconditional love. he was a...
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. >>> tributes continue to pour in for a bay area legend, reverend cecil williams. the longtime social activist yesterday at the age of 94. williams was known for his compassion and support to his community and san francisco's tenderloin. he was instrumental in turning glide memorial church into a name heard all around the world. we went to glide memorial to talk to his friends and admirers about the legacy he leaves behind. >> two rose back will always be where reverend cecil williams sat every sunday for church , as recently as easter sunday. he would rejoice with his congregation. >> i walked into the church for the first time on an easter sunday. i think that i came to the right place at the right time to get what i did not even realize i needed at that time. >> dennis smiles when he thinks of williams, even hours after his passing. >> that is the thing when i think of him. think of light, i think of love. i think of support, generosity. i can just go on and on. >> it is a sign of the unconditional love the reverend offered, a signature of his that defined the i
. >>> tributes continue to pour in for a bay area legend, reverend cecil williams. the longtime social activist yesterday at the age of 94. williams was known for his compassion and support to his community and san francisco's tenderloin. he was instrumental in turning glide memorial church into a name heard all around the world. we went to glide memorial to talk to his friends and admirers about the legacy he leaves behind. >> two rose back will always be where reverend cecil...
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we would not be who we are without the legendary cecil williams." williams wife and co-founder of glide died in 2021. they married in 1982 and together they were rough the biggest power couples in bay area history. cecil williams had taken more of a back seat role at glide in recent years as he grew older, but his influence was always present and his legacy will not be forgotten. >> so many of us had the opportunity to meet reverend williams throughout the years, reporting on the many food drives that he did and all the community events he did. i know you had a chance to interview reverend williams. what do you remember about working with him? >> his presence was just always a staple, thanksgiving celebrations, parades and everything. you knew where he was and he just had this presence and this comfort and aura around him, really an amazing man. >> had such a warmth and kindness about him always to anybody who came up to him, pretty remarkable. thank you. as anne mentioned, reverend williams worked with the poorest of san francisco and that was a bi
we would not be who we are without the legendary cecil williams." williams wife and co-founder of glide died in 2021. they married in 1982 and together they were rough the biggest power couples in bay area history. cecil williams had taken more of a back seat role at glide in recent years as he grew older, but his influence was always present and his legacy will not be forgotten. >> so many of us had the opportunity to meet reverend williams throughout the years, reporting on the...
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and this is left by the reverend cecil williams. this place has been readied for this moment, that we knew to come right here. >> minister marvin k. white, we appreciate your time. you've made -- you all, glide memorial, has made such a big impact in this community. thanks for your time on this night. have a good evening. >> thank you so much, sir. >>> we're going to take a short >>> welcome back to "nbc bay area news tonight." we have an update now on a story that we first broke last week. a school district supervisor accused of bullying his employees. tonight there is a new call for an independent investigation. this is happening at the antioch unified school district. employees say not only are they being mistreated by their boss, but that the superintendent is turning a blind eye to his bad behavior. we're talking about maintenance director ken turnage. among the allegations, he's accused of putting an employee's desk -- you see it right there -- on the roof. today the antioch superintendent, stephanie anello, is calling for a t
and this is left by the reverend cecil williams. this place has been readied for this moment, that we knew to come right here. >> minister marvin k. white, we appreciate your time. you've made -- you all, glide memorial, has made such a big impact in this community. thanks for your time on this night. have a good evening. >> thank you so much, sir. >>> we're going to take a short >>> welcome back to "nbc bay area news tonight." we have an update now on a...
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. >> cecil williams. >> from the area's local news station. you're watching the kron. 4 morning news at 7. good morning and thanks for joining us on a tuesday. i'm sorry and i'm james and looks like going to another blustery tuesday. today. the winds sticking around. yeah. and it was gusty yesterday for sure. so more that today, john, more of it and cooler temperatures today. those winds of change yesterday. >> has this big switch up in our pattern occurs from what has been warm and summery feeling kind of weather to what is about to be a cooler than average and to the month ahead of us. we're we're sitting this morning. we have a lot of cloud cover out there. skies will clear out today, but we are going to be a lot cooler than yesterday was no fog in radar. currently, we are seeing winds, though, in pacifica and vacaville in excess of 20 miles per hour. and that cool ocean air sweeps in across the region today and having that cooling effect for all of us today, the very warmest. it's only low 70's for your daytime highs. current temperatures
. >> cecil williams. >> from the area's local news station. you're watching the kron. 4 morning news at 7. good morning and thanks for joining us on a tuesday. i'm sorry and i'm james and looks like going to another blustery tuesday. today. the winds sticking around. yeah. and it was gusty yesterday for sure. so more that today, john, more of it and cooler temperatures today. those winds of change yesterday. >> has this big switch up in our pattern occurs from what has been...
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glides renowned co-founder and minister reverend cecil williams has died. he was 94 years-old. cecil led the church for 6 decades just recently passing the torch. >> to doctor gina from are blind, releasing a statement saying he passed away in his home in san francisco, surrounded by his friends and family. we're going to have much more on his life and legacy. coming up on kron, 4 news at 6. >> a street takeover of dirt bikes yesterday in oakland ended with one person having to go to the hospital. oakland police say about 50 bikers drove through several areas of the city causing safety hazards as they went. trump for us. rob nesbitt joins us now in studio with details. >> you'll often hear them before you see them. the cell phone video shows dirt bikes and atv's taking over parts of bellevue and grand avenues in oakland sunday popping wheelies and weaving through traffic just after 01:00pm around 50 dirt bikes were seen circling lake merritt, some riding on the sidewalk, driving in the opposite direction of traffic. and even turning public parks into their own personal playgrou
glides renowned co-founder and minister reverend cecil williams has died. he was 94 years-old. cecil led the church for 6 decades just recently passing the torch. >> to doctor gina from are blind, releasing a statement saying he passed away in his home in san francisco, surrounded by his friends and family. we're going to have much more on his life and legacy. coming up on kron, 4 news at 6. >> a street takeover of dirt bikes yesterday in oakland ended with one person having to go...
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my friendship with cecil williams. >> in valuable and for me. it will never end. >> brown says he worked with williams and doctor martin luther king junior in the 60's during the civil rights movement before williams helped open the church. merry christmas to you. the reverend was known for making everyone feel like family opening the church doors to all making the institution. one of the most liberal churches in america, 2 women to poor folks to workers. >> 2 black folks to brown folks too early. organizers. >> on and on talk to him laugh and joke feel like i was many say williams was not the same after the passing of his wife in glide, co-founder, janice america, tony, in 2021. there. >> many times that he would. audibly and sonically just whale just thinking about not being with her i think also he showed. that he have to keep going. >> in december, glad marks 60 years and williams passed the torch to a new ceo doctor gina, from are mister white says glide will continue to keep the legacy of reverend williams alive for decades to come. we can
my friendship with cecil williams. >> in valuable and for me. it will never end. >> brown says he worked with williams and doctor martin luther king junior in the 60's during the civil rights movement before williams helped open the church. merry christmas to you. the reverend was known for making everyone feel like family opening the church doors to all making the institution. one of the most liberal churches in america, 2 women to poor folks to workers. >> 2 black folks to...
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we are now hearing from so many people about the impact that reverend cecil cecil williams had on their lives, and last night, glide memorial church in san francisco held a celebration in honor of his life. >> and ktvu is amber lee was there and talked to church members about his loss for the sake of my life. >> the voices of the glide ensemble rang out in the church sanctuary in san francisco's tenderloin, just hours after its visionary founder and pastor, cecil williams, died monday afternoon. a man known for giving a voice and extending a helping hand to those who need it the most. >> this man of joy, this man of second, third and fourth chances. >> a brief ceremony honoring williams, led by glide senior pastor marvin white, who was chosen by williams himself to help carry out his legacy of serving the community. white described williams as a mentor. >> if you're not a church of action, then you're not doing the work. but he did it with the idea that glide would become the center of the city for marginalized people. >> former san francisco mayor willie brown described himself and his
we are now hearing from so many people about the impact that reverend cecil cecil williams had on their lives, and last night, glide memorial church in san francisco held a celebration in honor of his life. >> and ktvu is amber lee was there and talked to church members about his loss for the sake of my life. >> the voices of the glide ensemble rang out in the church sanctuary in san francisco's tenderloin, just hours after its visionary founder and pastor, cecil williams, died...
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my friendship with cecil williams. >> in valuable and for me. it will never end. >> brown says he worked with williams and doctor martin luther king junior in the 60's during the civil rights movement before williams helped open the church. merry christmas to you. the reverend was known for making everyone feel like family opening the church doors to all making the institution. one of the most liberal churches in america, 2 women to poor folks to workers. >> 2 black folks to brown folks too early. organizers. >> on and on talk to him laugh and joke and feel like i was many say williams was not the same after the passing of his wife in glide, co-founder, janice america, tony, in 2021. there. >> many times that he would. honorably and sonically just whale just thinking about not being with her i think also he showed. that he have to keep going. >> in december, glad marks 60 years and williams passed the torch to a new ceo doctor gina, from are mister white says glide will continue to keep the legacy of reverend williams alive for decades to come.
my friendship with cecil williams. >> in valuable and for me. it will never end. >> brown says he worked with williams and doctor martin luther king junior in the 60's during the civil rights movement before williams helped open the church. merry christmas to you. the reverend was known for making everyone feel like family opening the church doors to all making the institution. one of the most liberal churches in america, 2 women to poor folks to workers. >> 2 black folks to...
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choir held a rehearsal tonight to prepare for the memorial for cecil williams. the beloved pastor died monday at the age of 94. williams was a longtime social justice activist here in the bay area, but he was known worldwide for leading the tenderloin neighborhood church. memorial plans are still not finalized. for more on any public events and the life and legacy of reverend cecil williams, head to abc seven news.com. >> oakland's popular horn barbecue plans to reopen this friday, but in a new downtown lotion. the restaurant is vingrom its mandela parkway location in west oakland to eighth street near washington street, where owner matt horn's other restaurant, maddie's old fashioned, is located. horn says said recently he would not reopen the mandela parkway restaurant after it was burglarized and gutted by a fire back in november. in today's social media post, horn thanked the community for its unwavering support for friday's reopening starts at 11 a.m. >> two oakland basketball teams are celebrating state championship wins. oakland's tech boys team and oakla
choir held a rehearsal tonight to prepare for the memorial for cecil williams. the beloved pastor died monday at the age of 94. williams was a longtime social justice activist here in the bay area, but he was known worldwide for leading the tenderloin neighborhood church. memorial plans are still not finalized. for more on any public events and the life and legacy of reverend cecil williams, head to abc seven news.com. >> oakland's popular horn barbecue plans to reopen this friday, but in...
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my friendship with cecil williams. >> in valuable and for me. it will never end. >> brown says he worked with williams and doctor martin luther king junior in the 60's during the civil rights movement before williams helped open the church. merry christmas to you. the reverend was known for making everyone feel like family opening the church doors to all making the institution. one of the most liberal churches in america, 2 women to poor folks to workers. >> 2 black folks to brown folks too early. organizers. >> on and on and talk to him laugh and joke and feel like i was many say williams was not the same after the passing of his wife in glide, co-founder, janice america, tony, in 2021. there. >> many times that he would. honorably and sonically just whale just thinking about not being with her i think also he showed. that he have to keep going. >> in december, glad marks 60 years and williams passed the torch to a new ceo doctor gina, from are mister white says glide will continue to keep the legacy of reverend williams alive for decades to co
my friendship with cecil williams. >> in valuable and for me. it will never end. >> brown says he worked with williams and doctor martin luther king junior in the 60's during the civil rights movement before williams helped open the church. merry christmas to you. the reverend was known for making everyone feel like family opening the church doors to all making the institution. one of the most liberal churches in america, 2 women to poor folks to workers. >> 2 black folks to...
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my friendship with cecil williams. >> in valuable and for me. it will never end. >> brown says he worked with williams and doctor martin luther king junior in the 60's during the civil rights movement before williams helped open the church. merry christmas to you. the reverend was known for making everyone feel like family opening the church doors to all making the institution. one of the most liberal churches in america, 2 women to poor folks to workers. >> 2 black folks to brown folks too early. organizers. >> on and on and talk to him laugh and joke and feel like i was many say williams was not the same after the passing of his wife in glide, co-founder, janice america, tony, in 2021. there. >> many times that he would. honorably and sonically just whale just thinking about not being with her i think also he showed. that he have to keep going. >> in december, glad marks 60 years and williams passed the torch to a new ceo doctor gina, from are mister white says glide will continue to keep the legacy of reverend williams alive for decades to co
my friendship with cecil williams. >> in valuable and for me. it will never end. >> brown says he worked with williams and doctor martin luther king junior in the 60's during the civil rights movement before williams helped open the church. merry christmas to you. the reverend was known for making everyone feel like family opening the church doors to all making the institution. one of the most liberal churches in america, 2 women to poor folks to workers. >> 2 black folks to...
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choir held a rehearsal tonight to prepare for the memorial for cecil williams. the beloved pastor died monday at the age of 94. williams was a longtime social justice activist here in the bay area, but he was known worldwide for leading the tenderloin neighborhood church. memorial plans are still not finalized. for more on any public events and the life and legacy of reverend cecil williams, head to abc seven news.com. >> oakland's popular horn barbecue plans to reopen this friday, but in a new downtown location. the restaurant is moving from its mandela parkway location in west oakland to eighth street near washington street, where owner matt horn's other restaurant, maddie's old fashioned, is located. horn says said recently he would not reopen the mandela parkway restaurant after it was burglarized and gutted by a fire back in november. in today's social media post, horn thanked the community for its unwavering support for friday's reopening starts at 11 a.m. >> two oakland basketball teams are celebrating state championship wins. oakland's tech boys team and
choir held a rehearsal tonight to prepare for the memorial for cecil williams. the beloved pastor died monday at the age of 94. williams was a longtime social justice activist here in the bay area, but he was known worldwide for leading the tenderloin neighborhood church. memorial plans are still not finalized. for more on any public events and the life and legacy of reverend cecil williams, head to abc seven news.com. >> oakland's popular horn barbecue plans to reopen this friday, but in...
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glad memorial church co-founder reverend cecil williams passed away yesterday at the age of 94. he was a pioneer in san francisco who leaves behind a vast legacy. "today in the bay"'s ginger conejero saab is live for us in the city this morning. he was truly a man who was really a life force for a lot of folks who just didn't have the voice. >> reporter: absolutely, marcus. reverend cecil williams was a beloved leader in his community, as well as a pioneer in san francisco. he died at the age of 94 yesterday, but his legacy will live on, as the community that he served for decades continues to fight its battles. let's take a look at that service that reverend williams gave to his community. williams took over glide church in 1963. it became known for welcoming hippies, drug users, transgender youth and other marginalized people of the tenderloin. a year later, williams helped create the council on religion. in the '70s glide was central to the anti-war movement. in the '80s, williams led marches and gave voices to those impacted by the crack cocaine epidemic. glide was the first
glad memorial church co-founder reverend cecil williams passed away yesterday at the age of 94. he was a pioneer in san francisco who leaves behind a vast legacy. "today in the bay"'s ginger conejero saab is live for us in the city this morning. he was truly a man who was really a life force for a lot of folks who just didn't have the voice. >> reporter: absolutely, marcus. reverend cecil williams was a beloved leader in his community, as well as a pioneer in san francisco. he...
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williams leader, reverend cecil williams. >> williams died yesterday at the age of 94. he led san francisco's glide memorial church for more than 60 years. in addition to being the church's spiritual leader, he took on a number of social justice issues head on. he was a civil rights pioneer and fought for equal treatment for people of color and the lgbtq community, as well as those who were homeless and left behind by society. >> what we see is a people that needs love, a people that need also to say to each other, i care. i will be with you. i'm not going to give up on you. >> under his leadership, the membership of glide memorial church grew to more than 10,000 and its foundation became the largest provider of social services in san francisco. we're hearing from many people about the impact that reverend williams had on their lives. >> ktvu is amber lee takes us to a celebration at glide memorial church last night in his honor for the sake of my life. >> the voices of the glide ensemble rang out in the church sanctuary in san francisco's tenderloin, just hours after i
williams leader, reverend cecil williams. >> williams died yesterday at the age of 94. he led san francisco's glide memorial church for more than 60 years. in addition to being the church's spiritual leader, he took on a number of social justice issues head on. he was a civil rights pioneer and fought for equal treatment for people of color and the lgbtq community, as well as those who were homeless and left behind by society. >> what we see is a people that needs love, a people...
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>>> tributes continue to pour in for bay area legend reverend cecil williams. the longtime pastor and social activist died monday. known for his compassion and support to his community in san francisco's tenderloin, williams was instrumental in turning glide memorial church into a name heard around the world. the reverend s■erved s astor f glide memorial church for 60 years before retiring. he was a champion for people who needed help the most. feeding the poor and hungry and turning glide into a world famous nonprofit. helping hundreds of thousands of people. well, he's also known for stepping up in crisis. like in the aftermath of the deadly loma prieta earthquake that threw the city into absolute chaos. >> right on, right on. right on. >> who loves you. >> i lofty. >> that's the point. we got to do what? we got to do what? we got to do what? pull together. >> we got to pull together. yeah. [ applause ] this san francisco no matter how much turmoil it's in, you always see them straighten it out. they think i'm sometimes the miracle worker and i'm not, i'm j
>>> tributes continue to pour in for bay area legend reverend cecil williams. the longtime pastor and social activist died monday. known for his compassion and support to his community in san francisco's tenderloin, williams was instrumental in turning glide memorial church into a name heard around the world. the reverend s■erved s astor f glide memorial church for 60 years before retiring. he was a champion for people who needed help the most. feeding the poor and hungry and turning...
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reverend cecil williams died today at the age of 94. that's according to glide. >> he passed away in his san francisco home, surrounded by family and friends. williams was at the helm of glide for 60 years. he was widely respected on the national level as a leader for civil and human rights. mayor london breed has already reacted to the news, calling williams the conscience of our san francisco community, who spoke out against injustice. >> that is so true in so many ways. we have all interviewed him many, many times over the years, and abc seven news reporter lyanne melendez has as well. and uh. what a time to reflect on on a man who just was had such gravitas. >> yes, absolutely. >> charisma. >> and he was a champion of all people in san francisco and in the bay area. really. he defended so many people and very active during the civil rights movement, and also a champion for those within the lgbt community. you know, and i remember going to his house several times, and we all remember the thanksgiving days where we spend time with the
reverend cecil williams died today at the age of 94. that's according to glide. >> he passed away in his san francisco home, surrounded by family and friends. williams was at the helm of glide for 60 years. he was widely respected on the national level as a leader for civil and human rights. mayor london breed has already reacted to the news, calling williams the conscience of our san francisco community, who spoke out against injustice. >> that is so true in so many ways. we have...
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>>> gianna, tributes continue to pour in for bay area legend reverend cecil williams. known for his compassion and support to his community in san francisco's tenderloin, williams was instrumental in turning glide memorial church into a name heard around the world. the reverend served as pastor of glide memorial church for 60 years before retiring and he was a champion for people who needed help the most. feeding the poor and hungry and turning glide into a world famous nonprofit helping hundreds of thousands of people. also in crisis like the aftermath of the deadly loma prieta earthquake that threw the city into chaos. >> i love you. too. right on. we got to struggle with it tomorrow and i want -- that's the point. we got to do what? we got to do what? we got to do what? >> pull together. >> we got to pull together. yeah. [ applause ] this san francisco no matter how much turmoil it's in, you always seen it straighten it out. >> they think i'm sometimes the miracle worker and i'm not. just like they are. >> our lauren toms went to glide memorial to talk to his friend
>>> gianna, tributes continue to pour in for bay area legend reverend cecil williams. known for his compassion and support to his community in san francisco's tenderloin, williams was instrumental in turning glide memorial church into a name heard around the world. the reverend served as pastor of glide memorial church for 60 years before retiring and he was a champion for people who needed help the most. feeding the poor and hungry and turning glide into a world famous nonprofit...
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san francisco glide memorial church honors its longtime pastor, the late reverend cecil williams, how he was remembered as a champion of those society left behind. ktvu news brought to you by hulu plus live tv. watch over 95 live channels. its stylish, quick and gets up to 57 mpg. this is the all new prius one of 15 hybrid and electrified vehicles from toyota. and that beast with all that stump pulling power, hit the hybrid two or want to kick the pump altogether? meet the all electric toyota bd four x the hybrid and electrified vehicle leader toyota. let's go places. you need a new roof. your home deserves the best. that means semper solaris. as a local veteran owned company, we bring military values to every job honesty, integrity and doing the job right the first time. we're not just installing roofs, we're building a legacy of award winning craftsmanship. customer service, and dependability. as an owens corning platinum preferred contractor, semper solaris is one of very few roofing installers in the nation to offer a 50 year warranty on the owens corning roofs we install. for mos
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. >>> two days after cecil williams passed away a special rehearsal tonight for what some are calling his pride and joy. historic churches ensemble. nbc bay area's gia vang is in san francisco tonight with how new and old members are getting ready for the first sunday service without the longtime leader. ♪ ♪ >> reporter: in the pews of tenderloin's glide memorial church, belting songs they know by heart is dorian leslie. >> we all know why we're here, because he made this space available for all of us. and i could not be more thankful. >> reporter: he is glide church cofounder reverend cecil williams. the 94-year-old known as a champion of racial equality, lgbtq right, and the poor passed away peacefully on monday. dorian knew him well as a once 15-year member of the congregation. >> cecil chose myself and my friend dawn to help coach here the choir. being able to meet with cecil on wednesdays and see him sunday morning and he's like, hey, how you doing? >> reporter: if asked tonight, the answer would be emotional as she returns here with more than 60 former and current ensemble m
. >>> two days after cecil williams passed away a special rehearsal tonight for what some are calling his pride and joy. historic churches ensemble. nbc bay area's gia vang is in san francisco tonight with how new and old members are getting ready for the first sunday service without the longtime leader. ♪ ♪ >> reporter: in the pews of tenderloin's glide memorial church, belting songs they know by heart is dorian leslie. >> we all know why we're here, because he made...
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reverend cecil williams died yesterday at the age of 94. williams was the head of san francisco's glide memorial for more than 60 years. in addition to being the church's spiritual leader, he took on a number of social justice issues head on. he was a civil rights pioneer and fought for equal treatment for people of color and the lgbt q community, as well as those who were homeless and left behind by society. >> what we see is a people that needs love, a people that need also to say to each other, i care and i will be with you. i'm not going to give up on you. >> under his leadership, the membership of glide memorial grew to more than 10,000. its foundation became the largest provider of social services in san francisco. the death of reverend williams has devastated members of the san francisco church he founded more than 60 years ago. >> for the sake of my life last night, the members of glide memorial church held an emotional celebration of life in his honor. it was held just hours after glide members learned of the death of the groundbre
reverend cecil williams died yesterday at the age of 94. williams was the head of san francisco's glide memorial for more than 60 years. in addition to being the church's spiritual leader, he took on a number of social justice issues head on. he was a civil rights pioneer and fought for equal treatment for people of color and the lgbt q community, as well as those who were homeless and left behind by society. >> what we see is a people that needs love, a people that need also to say to...
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reverend cecil williams was the co-founder of glide memorial church. he died peacefully surrounded by his family and friends in his san francisco home
reverend cecil williams was the co-founder of glide memorial church. he died peacefully surrounded by his family and friends in his san francisco home
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the tributes to the reverend cecil williams. the news at 11 starts right now. thanks for joining us. i'm terry mcsweeney and i'm gia vang. tonight, the pleasanton community continues to grapple with a tragic loss. a family of four, including two children killed in a fiery crash last week. well, today, classmates, teachers and friends gathered to remember them as nbc bay area's alyssa goard explains their sudden deaths have rocked families in this community. but maybe a minute of silence at valley vista park in pleasanton, the community came together to process the unthinkable. wednesday night, a family of four was driving on foothill road near stone ridge in their vinfast electric car. police say the driver apparently lost control and jumped a curb and collided with a tree before bursting into flames. all four died in the crash. investigators say speed may have been a factor. the coroner has not confirmed the identities of the victims, but friends tell us they are the george family. dad, tarun, mom renee and their sons. rowan, an eighth grader at hart middle sc
the tributes to the reverend cecil williams. the news at 11 starts right now. thanks for joining us. i'm terry mcsweeney and i'm gia vang. tonight, the pleasanton community continues to grapple with a tragic loss. a family of four, including two children killed in a fiery crash last week. well, today, classmates, teachers and friends gathered to remember them as nbc bay area's alyssa goard explains their sudden deaths have rocked families in this community. but maybe a minute of silence at...