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Maryland lawmakers successfully overridden Governor Wes Moore's veto to establish a 23-member Reparations Commission aimed at examining historical policies from 1877 to 1965 and recommending reparations, marking a significant step in addressing racial injustices in the state.
The article discusses Brett Kavanaugh's potential impact on the Voting Rights Act, highlighting concerns that the Supreme Court may weaken protections for minority voters, and covers various political developments including Maine's Senate race, Pentagon press restrictions, John Bolton's indictment, and protests against the Trump administration.
Netflix's 'The Perfect Neighbor' is a documentary that explores the tragic killing of Ajike Owens by her neighbor in Florida, highlighting issues with 'stand your ground' laws and systemic neglect, using police body camera footage to humanize the community and raise awareness about racial injustice and gun laws.
California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed bills that would have provided direct benefits to descendants of slavery, such as college admissions preferences and property restitution, despite creating a state agency to identify eligible individuals, signaling a slowdown in the state's reparations movement amid public opposition and fiscal concerns.
At least 15 FBI agents were dismissed over their conduct during the 2020 George Floyd protests, with the FBI citing personnel matters, while the FBI Agents Association condemned the firings as unlawful and damaging to trust and expertise within the bureau.
The death of Black Delta State University student Trey Reed, found hanging on campus, was ruled a suicide after an autopsy, prompting calls for further investigation amid concerns over racial violence history and civil rights issues.
The family of Demartravion 'Trey' Reed, a Black student found hanging from a tree on a Mississippi college campus, has hired civil rights attorney Ben Crump amid concerns over the circumstances of his death, which authorities initially ruled as suicide. The case has sparked calls for an independent investigation and comparisons to historical racial violence, with the family and civil rights leaders demanding transparency and justice.
Dorian Johnson, a key witness in the 2014 Ferguson police shooting that killed Michael Brown, was killed in a separate incident in Ferguson, Missouri, in what appears to be a domestic dispute. The investigation is ongoing, with no officers involved in the shooting, and authorities are considering possible criminal charges.
Brett Hankison, a former Louisville police officer involved in Breonna Taylor's fatal raid, was sentenced to 33 months in prison for violating her rights by firing shots during the raid, a sentence that exceeds the DOJ's recommendation of one day, amid ongoing tensions and debates over police accountability.
President Trump criticized the number of non-working holidays, including Juneteenth, while President Biden celebrated the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth at a Texas church, emphasizing its significance and criticizing efforts to erase history.
Isabel Wilkerson emphasizes the significance of Juneteenth as a pivotal day that marks the end of slavery in the U.S., highlighting its foundational role in shaping the country's social, political, and economic structures, and advocating for its recognition as a vital part of American history and identity.
Organizers of the large-scale 'No Kings' protests, which saw over 2,100 events worldwide and around 5 million participants, plan to hold another rally on July 17 to honor Civil Rights activist John Lewis, focusing on racial justice, voting rights, and democracy, amid ongoing protests and incidents.
Tyler Perry delivered a passionate speech at the BET Awards condemning the erasure of Black history and emphasizing the importance of remembering and leaving footprints of Black contributions, while also highlighting ongoing racial and political struggles in America.
Tulsa's mayor announced a $105 million reparations plan called Road to Repair to address the lasting impacts of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, focusing on housing, cultural preservation, and land development, aiming to restore Greenwood and promote racial justice, without direct payments to the last survivors.
In a New York City courtroom, Eric Gonzalez testified about his involvement in restraining Jordan Neely, who died after being placed in a chokehold by ex-Marine Daniel Penny on a subway. Gonzalez, who tried to convince Penny to release Neely, described his actions as an attempt to de-escalate the situation. Penny faces manslaughter charges, with prosecutors arguing he acted with indifference to Neely's life. The case has sparked public debate on safety and racial justice, with Gonzalez expressing fear of public backlash for his testimony.