by Marty Johnson and Brett Samuels - 04/20/21 7:22 PM ET✕Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty Tuesday on all three charges he faced for the murder of George Floyd, capping a trial that captivated the nation nearly a year after Floyd’s death set off a reckoning over racial injustice and police brutality.Cheers greeted the verdict in Minneapolis outside the courtroom, while lawmakers in the House were photographed embracing in the halls of Congress after the news.President Biden and Vice President Harris — the first Black American to hold that position — phoned...…by Marty Johnson and Brett Samuels - 04/20/21 7:22 PM ET✕Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty Tuesday on all three charges he faced for the murder of George Floyd, capping a trial that captivated the nation nearly a year after Floyd’s death set off a reckoning over racial injustice and police brutality.Cheers greeted the verdict in Minneapolis outside the courtroom, while lawmakers in the House were photographed embracing in the halls of Congress after the news.President Biden and Vice President Harris — the first Black American to hold that position — phoned...WW…

Follow Us   © 1996-2021 News Communication © Greg NashLegislation that would create a federal exploratory commission on reparations for Black Americans was approved Wednesday by a House committee for the first time, setting up a vote by the full Congress if Democratic leaders choose to bring it to the House floor.It was a day of many firsts for the long-standing bill known as H.R. 40, as it had previously never received a markup or a committee vote.Spearheaded by Rep. (D-Texas), who took up H.R. 40’s cause after the late Rep. (D-Mich.) retired from Congress in 2017, the...…Follow Us   © 1996-2021 News Communication © Greg NashLegislation that would create a federal exploratory commission on reparations for Black Americans was approved Wednesday by a House committee for the first time, setting up a vote by the full Congress if Democratic leaders choose to bring it to the House floor.It was a day of many firsts for the long-standing bill known as H.R. 40, as it had previously never received a markup or a committee vote.Spearheaded by Rep. (D-Texas), who took up H.R. 40’s cause after the late Rep. (D-Mich.) retired from Congress in 2017, the...WW…

by - 04/02/21 6:00 AM ET✕Georgia lawmakers are on defense as prominent companies and business executives have come out in opposition to legislation signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp (R) that has been criticized as an effort to stifle minority voters.Georgia-based Coca-Cola and Delta on Wednesday joined a growing number of corporations this week criticizing the omnibus bill, S.B. 202.Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey called the new measures “unacceptable” and “a step backwards,” while Delta CEO Ed Bastian said the bill “includes provisions that will make it harder for many...…by - 04/02/21 6:00 AM ET✕Georgia lawmakers are on defense as prominent companies and business executives have come out in opposition to legislation signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp (R) that has been criticized as an effort to stifle minority voters.Georgia-based Coca-Cola and Delta on Wednesday joined a growing number of corporations this week criticizing the omnibus bill, S.B. 202.Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey called the new measures “unacceptable” and “a step backwards,” while Delta CEO Ed Bastian said the bill “includes provisions that will make it harder for many...WW…

by - 03/28/21 8:11 AM ET✕A Chicago suburb this week passed the nation’s first reparations program.Evanston, Ill.’s “Restorative Housing Program” allocates $400,000 to fund a block of $25,000 housing grants. Eligible Black residents who are accepted for the initiative will be able to put the funds toward either mortgage, home improvement or down payment assistance.The historic policy — it’s the first known reparations program in the country — sprouted from the city’s decision in 2019 to commit $10 million over the next decade to reparative justice for its Black residents. Revenue...…by - 03/28/21 8:11 AM ET✕A Chicago suburb this week passed the nation’s first reparations program.Evanston, Ill.’s “Restorative Housing Program” allocates $400,000 to fund a block of $25,000 housing grants. Eligible Black residents who are accepted for the initiative will be able to put the funds toward either mortgage, home improvement or down payment assistance.The historic policy — it’s the first known reparations program in the country — sprouted from the city’s decision in 2019 to commit $10 million over the next decade to reparative justice for its Black residents. Revenue...WW…

by - 02/17/21 12:58 PM ET✕Members of a House subcommittee Wednesday debated the merits of legislation that would establish a federal commission to explore reparations for Black Americans, marking the first time the panel has held a hearing on the topic since 2019.The House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties held a virtual hearing to discuss a bill first introduced by the late Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.) in 1989. The legislation has never received a floor vote.Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) reintroduced the measure, H.R. 40, in January....…by - 02/17/21 12:58 PM ET✕Members of a House subcommittee Wednesday debated the merits of legislation that would establish a federal commission to explore reparations for Black Americans, marking the first time the panel has held a hearing on the topic since 2019.The House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties held a virtual hearing to discuss a bill first introduced by the late Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.) in 1989. The legislation has never received a floor vote.Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) reintroduced the measure, H.R. 40, in January....WW…

by - 02/16/21 6:57 PM ET✕A House Judiciary subcommittee will host a hearing Wednesday to discuss the creation of a commission that would explore reparations for Black Americans, an idea long floated in Congress that has gained traction over the past year.The Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties will convene to discuss H.R. 40, formally known as the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act.If passed, the bill would establish a commission to “examine slavery and discrimination in the colonies and the United States from 1619...…by - 02/16/21 6:57 PM ET✕A House Judiciary subcommittee will host a hearing Wednesday to discuss the creation of a commission that would explore reparations for Black Americans, an idea long floated in Congress that has gained traction over the past year.The Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties will convene to discuss H.R. 40, formally known as the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act.If passed, the bill would establish a commission to “examine slavery and discrimination in the colonies and the United States from 1619...WW…

Follow Us   © 1996-2020 News Communication © Getty ImagesPresident-elect will be under tremendous pressure to take action toward greater racial justice throughout the country on Day 1 of his presidency, following massive nationwide protests sparked by the police killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor along with other incidents of violence against Black Americans.It will be a difficult juggling act for the new commander-in-chief, who is likely to be primarily focused on handling the worsening coronavirus pandemic when he moves into the White House.Biden has...…Follow Us   © 1996-2020 News Communication © Getty ImagesPresident-elect will be under tremendous pressure to take action toward greater racial justice throughout the country on Day 1 of his presidency, following massive nationwide protests sparked by the police killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor along with other incidents of violence against Black Americans.It will be a difficult juggling act for the new commander-in-chief, who is likely to be primarily focused on handling the worsening coronavirus pandemic when he moves into the White House.Biden has...WW…

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by - 10/22/20 11:20 AM ET✕Hennepin County District Judge Peter A. Cahill on Thursday dismissed the third-degree murder charge against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who in May knelt on the neck of George Floyd for more than eight minutes, killing him and igniting a summer full of nationwide protests decrying police brutality and systemic racism.Chauvin still faces the more serious charges of second-degree murder and manslaughter. Cahill also ruled against dismissing the aiding and abetting charges against J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao — the other officers...…by - 10/22/20 11:20 AM ET✕Hennepin County District Judge Peter A. Cahill on Thursday dismissed the third-degree murder charge against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who in May knelt on the neck of George Floyd for more than eight minutes, killing him and igniting a summer full of nationwide protests decrying police brutality and systemic racism.Chauvin still faces the more serious charges of second-degree murder and manslaughter. Cahill also ruled against dismissing the aiding and abetting charges against J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao — the other officers...WW…

Follow Us   © 1996-2021 News Communication Attorney General announced Wednesday morning that the Department of Justice (DOJ) will open an investigation into the policing practices of law enforcement in Minneapolis.The investigation comes a day after a jury in Minneapolis found former city police officer guilty of two counts of murder and one count of manslaughter in the death of last May.“Although the state's prosecution was successful, I know that nothing can fill the void that the loved ones of George Floyd have felt since his death,” Garland said Wednesday...…Follow Us   © 1996-2021 News Communication Attorney General announced Wednesday morning that the Department of Justice (DOJ) will open an investigation into the policing practices of law enforcement in Minneapolis.The investigation comes a day after a jury in Minneapolis found former city police officer guilty of two counts of murder and one count of manslaughter in the death of last May.“Although the state's prosecution was successful, I know that nothing can fill the void that the loved ones of George Floyd have felt since his death,” Garland said Wednesday...WW…