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Speaker 1 (00:02):
Then news issaur, I'm Andrea Coleman coming up. It's done, Bam.
You has a new president and not everyone will likely
be happy about who it is. Reparations legislation, and a
state moves closer to becoming law, and some fans of
Beyonce's are set to make June teethh and international celebration.
Speaker 2 (00:18):
But first, here's b.
Speaker 1 (00:19):
I in news now.
Speaker 2 (00:21):
Black Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says he has not heard
from federal officials about planned ice rates, but the city
is preparing. It's not like the federal government has given
us any heads up, right, There's no communication of the
federal government or their local police department. It's quite problematic.
He says. President Trump is fueling fear and division and
vows to protect residents and make sure they know their rights.
(00:42):
Sean Dittycom's sex trafficking trial is on hold until Friday
after a juror called out with vertigo. Another juror was
dismissed earlier this week. Court is closed Thursday for June teenth.
Ditty's former assistant is set to testify Friday, when the
government expects to rest its case, and reparations may be
coming for some black Californians to build from Senator Aquila
Webber Pearson are gaining traction. One would create a process
(01:04):
to verify if someone is a descendant of slaves, making
them eligible for reparations. The other would establish a state
agency called the Bureau for Descendants of American Slavery, aimed
at supporting eligible individuals and educating the public on the
true history of slavery. I'm Amber Payton with bi in
News Now back to you, Andrea thanks.
Speaker 1 (01:20):
Amber of the Florida Board of Governors has approved the
appointment of Republican Marv Johnson as the next president of
the historically black Florida A and M University. Johnson's appointment
by Florida Governor Roan Desantishos met with strong opposition from
FAMU alumni and students, many of them feeling her conservative
views don't align with the history or our mission of
the HBCU. Some critics, including FAMU Border Trustees Chairwoman Kristin Harper,
(01:45):
have also questioned Johnson's educational qualifications.
Speaker 3 (01:48):
In an age of merit based hiring decisions, how can
one justify settling for a candidate who does not meet
all of the position criteria.
Speaker 1 (01:59):
But Johnson is not without her supporters. Fam You Trustee
Jamal Brown said he feels Johnson will work well with
the legislature.
Speaker 4 (02:06):
This moment calls for someone who understands the systems that
fund and govern us, because right now, our survival depends
on how we navigate those systems.
Speaker 1 (02:14):
The Florida Board of Governors voted unanimously in favor of
Johnson's appointment. She is set to start in the position
August first. Her reparations may be coming for some people
who live in California to bills by Senator Aquilah Weber
Pearson from San Diego are advancing in California aiming to
provide reparations for black people who are descendants of slaves.
Senator Pearson, who is black and also a doctor, shared
(02:37):
her hopes for California's black community when introducing a resolution
on the state Senate floor in February acknowledging Black History Month.
Speaker 4 (02:44):
We must celebrate Black History Month in its entirety, honoring
the past, recognizing the president the president, and building for
the future. True commemoration means more than just reflection. It
requires a renewed commitment to just It's an equity, the
work of dismantling systemic racism is far from over, and
(03:06):
our policy decisions must reflect a steadfast dedication to a
fair and inclusive California.
Speaker 1 (03:14):
One of the reparations bills would establish a process for
verifying genealogical eligibility, allowing access to reparations for those who
can prove their lineage. The other proposes the creation of
the Bureau of Descendants of American Slavery, a state agency
dedicated to providing historical truth about slavery. Hus Some Beyonce
fans in Paris have something special planned for the superstar singer,
(03:36):
who is set to perform the first of three concerts
tomorrow night on her Cowboy Carter tour. Members of the
group known as Paris Beyonce say they have placed Juneteenth
flags all around the stadium where the concert will take place,
and will have them wave when Beyonce performs the song Freedom.
The group says they hope Beyonce will be touched by
their effort, especially since she is a native Texan, the
(03:56):
state where Dune Teeth originated. Well June in tomorrow at
all eleven am and seven pm Eastern for Juneteenth, the
celebration of Freedom and Progress b i n's juneteenth special,
hosted Buyer Managing editor Mike Stevens. We hope you will
join us, stay inform, stay connected and subscribed. Follow Bill
in NEWSS Hour, wherever you get your podcast. I'm Andrea
Coleman for the Black Information Network
Then news issaur, I'm Andrea Coleman coming up. It's done, Bam.
You has a new president and not everyone will likely
be happy about who it is. Reparations legislation, and a
state moves closer to becoming law, and some fans of
Beyonce's are set to make June teethh and international celebration.
Speaker 2 (00:18):
But first, here's b.
Speaker 1 (00:19):
I in news now.
Speaker 2 (00:21):
Black Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says he has not heard
from federal officials about planned ice rates, but the city
is preparing. It's not like the federal government has given
us any heads up, right, There's no communication of the
federal government or their local police department. It's quite problematic.
He says. President Trump is fueling fear and division and
vows to protect residents and make sure they know their rights.
(00:42):
Sean Dittycom's sex trafficking trial is on hold until Friday
after a juror called out with vertigo. Another juror was
dismissed earlier this week. Court is closed Thursday for June teenth.
Ditty's former assistant is set to testify Friday, when the
government expects to rest its case, and reparations may be
coming for some black Californians to build from Senator Aquila
Webber Pearson are gaining traction. One would create a process
(01:04):
to verify if someone is a descendant of slaves, making
them eligible for reparations. The other would establish a state
agency called the Bureau for Descendants of American Slavery, aimed
at supporting eligible individuals and educating the public on the
true history of slavery. I'm Amber Payton with bi in
News Now back to you, Andrea thanks.
Speaker 1 (01:20):
Amber of the Florida Board of Governors has approved the
appointment of Republican Marv Johnson as the next president of
the historically black Florida A and M University. Johnson's appointment
by Florida Governor Roan Desantishos met with strong opposition from
FAMU alumni and students, many of them feeling her conservative
views don't align with the history or our mission of
the HBCU. Some critics, including FAMU Border Trustees Chairwoman Kristin Harper,
(01:45):
have also questioned Johnson's educational qualifications.
Speaker 3 (01:48):
In an age of merit based hiring decisions, how can
one justify settling for a candidate who does not meet
all of the position criteria.
Speaker 1 (01:59):
But Johnson is not without her supporters. Fam You Trustee
Jamal Brown said he feels Johnson will work well with
the legislature.
Speaker 4 (02:06):
This moment calls for someone who understands the systems that
fund and govern us, because right now, our survival depends
on how we navigate those systems.
Speaker 1 (02:14):
The Florida Board of Governors voted unanimously in favor of
Johnson's appointment. She is set to start in the position
August first. Her reparations may be coming for some people
who live in California to bills by Senator Aquilah Weber
Pearson from San Diego are advancing in California aiming to
provide reparations for black people who are descendants of slaves.
Senator Pearson, who is black and also a doctor, shared
(02:37):
her hopes for California's black community when introducing a resolution
on the state Senate floor in February acknowledging Black History Month.
Speaker 4 (02:44):
We must celebrate Black History Month in its entirety, honoring
the past, recognizing the president the president, and building for
the future. True commemoration means more than just reflection. It
requires a renewed commitment to just It's an equity, the
work of dismantling systemic racism is far from over, and
(03:06):
our policy decisions must reflect a steadfast dedication to a
fair and inclusive California.
Speaker 1 (03:14):
One of the reparations bills would establish a process for
verifying genealogical eligibility, allowing access to reparations for those who
can prove their lineage. The other proposes the creation of
the Bureau of Descendants of American Slavery, a state agency
dedicated to providing historical truth about slavery. Hus Some Beyonce
fans in Paris have something special planned for the superstar singer,
(03:36):
who is set to perform the first of three concerts
tomorrow night on her Cowboy Carter tour. Members of the
group known as Paris Beyonce say they have placed Juneteenth
flags all around the stadium where the concert will take place,
and will have them wave when Beyonce performs the song Freedom.
The group says they hope Beyonce will be touched by
their effort, especially since she is a native Texan, the
(03:56):
state where Dune Teeth originated. Well June in tomorrow at
all eleven am and seven pm Eastern for Juneteenth, the
celebration of Freedom and Progress b i n's juneteenth special,
hosted Buyer Managing editor Mike Stevens. We hope you will
join us, stay inform, stay connected and subscribed. Follow Bill
in NEWSS Hour, wherever you get your podcast. I'm Andrea
Coleman for the Black Information Network
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