CNN's Van Jones reacts to Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis saying no one questioned slavery until the American Revolution during an event discussing his "Stop […]
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Prince William expresses ‘profound sorrow’ over slavery
Royal commentator Richard Berthelsen explains why Jamaica wants to remove ties to the British monarchy. Subscribe to CTV News to watch more videos: Connect with […]
Continue readingMayors across America discuss reparations for Black Americans | USA TODAY
Mayors across the country discuss why reparations are important and what outcomes may emerge from their collective and individual efforts. RELATED: Elijah McClain: Aurora police, […]
Continue readingBiden signs bill into law making Juneteenth a national holiday
President Joe Biden said that signing legislation into law establishing June 19 as Juneteenth National Independence Day — a US federal holiday commemorating the end […]
Continue readingAuthor Annette Gordon-Reed On The Violence That Came After Slavery | Morning Joe | MSNBC
Professor and author Annette Gordon-Reed returns to Morning Joe to continue discussing her new book 'On Juneteenth,' with Wednesday's discussion focusing on the violence done […]
Continue readingLouisiana lawmaker discusses viral moment: ‘There’s no good to slavery’
Louisiana State Rep. Stephanie Hilferty (R) discussed how schools and curriculum should address difficult topics, such as slavery, after an exchange with another lawmaker on […]
Continue readingWu-Tang’s RZA On The Connection Between Kung Fu & Civil Rights | The Beat With Ari Melber | MSNBC
Artist, philosopher and founding member of Wu-Tang Clan RZA opens up about how martial arts films made him realize he’s “not alone in this struggle” […]
Continue readingHow Imprisonment Impacts Economic Inequality | Morning Joe | MSNBC
Author and CEO of Robin Hood, Wes Moore, discusses AG Barr's remarks on non-existent nationwide lockdowns as well as how imprisonment impacts the earning potential […]
Continue readingAG Barr: Lockdown Orders ‘Greatest’ Civil Liberties Intrusion Since Slavery | Morning Joe | MSNBC
Attorney General William Barr on Wednesday suggested that nationwide stay-at-home orders to prevent the spread of the coronavirus were the 'greatest intrusion on civil liberties' […]
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