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On the radio show today, we discuss the 2024 Election, the results, and some of what it all means; we dive into how to protect democracy; we cover the Trump cabinet nominees chaos; and we talk taxes and how Trump tax policies in 2025 could impact real people (not just billionaires).   *Special guests include: Avra Siegel, Lev Collective; Barbara Arnwine, Transformative Justice Coalition,  @barbs73 @BarbaraArnwine @TJC_DC; Ruth Martin, MomsRising, @MomsRising; Samantha Jacoby, Center on Budget and Policy Priority, @CenterOnBudget

Has an all-out war broken out between Israel and Lebanon? If so, what are the impacts and wider implications? How is this extension of conflict in the region related to the ongoing genocide by Israeli forces in Gaza? And what is the latest from the Palestinian territories of Gaza and the West Bank? Our guest is Middle East expert and author Phyllis Bennis. And there is an explosion of voter suppression efforts being put in place by the Republican Party mainly targeting must win battle ground states in this year's presidential election. What's going on? What are the attacks? How can voters be protected? Barbara Arnwine an attorney and decades long voting rights expert beaks it down for us.

Has an all-out war broken out between Israel and Lebanon? If so, what are the impacts and wider implications? How is this extension of conflict in the region related to the ongoing genocide by Israeli forces in Gaza? And what is the latest from the Palestinian territories of Gaza and the West Bank? Our guest is Middle East expert and author Phyllis Bennis. And there is an explosion of voter suppression efforts being put in place by the Republican Party mainly targeting must win battle ground states in this year's presidential election. What's going on? What are the attacks? How can voters be protected? Barbara Arnwine an attorney and decades long voting rights expert beaks it down for us.

Civil rights leader Barbara Arnwine joins returning guests Justin and Caitlyn Arnwine (her son and daughter-in-law) to discuss the ways poker strategy has informed their activism around civil rights and voter suppression. The Map of Shame My Vote Don't Count ... Read more...

Attorney Barbara Arnwine is a lecturer at Columbia Law School and the president and founder of the Transformative Justice Coalition. To join the committee for voting rights pushing back on the 8th Circuit Court decision on Section Two of the Voting Rights Act email JDockers@TJCoalition.Org www.TJCoalition.Org

1.30.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Voting Rights Act In Jeopardy, Cori Bush Investigation, Black Attorneys Face Discipline, Real or IA? A federal appeal court declined to reconsider the ruling that says private entities cannot bring lawsuits under a provision of the law known as Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. Barbara Arnwine, the President and Founder of Transformative Justice Coalition is here to discuss the implications of this ruling on the future of voting rights.  Wisconsin Republicans are trying to pressure the newest liberal state supreme court justice to recuse herself from the state's registering case the court has yet to agree to hear.  Missouri Congresswoman Cori Bush responds to the Justice Department's investigation into how she spent campaign funds on her security detail.  Two Black Florida attorneys, father and daughter, are at risk of being disciplined for disagreeing with a judge's ruling. They will be here to explain how disagreeing with a judge could lead to their disbarment.  Do you know how to spot fake news? AI-generated content is flooding YouTube with fake stories targeting black celebrities. We'll talk to a Social Analyst who will give us tips on spotting the misinformation.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the radio show this week, we cover the recent victories at the ballot box with Moms (Against) Liberty losing the majority of their extremist school board races across the nation, voters ensuring that their children don't have fewer freedoms than they did in Ohio, and democracy rising throughout the country. During this show we hear tips on how to be an effective activist, as well as hear about the many places of hope, and why it's time to double down as we go into 2024.   *Special guests include: Kim Anderson, National Education Association, @NEAToday; Carol Joyner, Family Values @ Work Action, @FamValuesAction; Barbara Arnwine, Transformative Justice Coalition, @barbs73 @BarbaraArnwine, @TJC_DC; and Maurice Mitchell, Working Families Party, @WorkingFamilies

On the radio show this week, we cover the recent victories at the ballot box with Moms (Against) Liberty losing the majority of their extremist school board races across the nation, voters ensuring that their children don't have fewer freedoms than they did in Ohio, and democracy rising throughout the country. During this show we hear tips on how to be an effective activist, as well as hear about the many places of hope, and why it's time to double down as we go into 2024. *Special guests include: Kim Anderson, National Education Association, @NEAToday; Carol Joyner, Family Values @ Work Action, @FamValuesAction; Barbara Arnwine, Transformative Justice Coalition, @barbs73 @BarbaraArnwine, @TJC_DC; and Maurice Mitchell, Working Families Party, @WorkingFamilies

On the radio show this week, we cover saving democracy, standing up against structural racism, and bans off our bodies; we also hear some very good news about what's happening with Medicaid.gov coverage; then we learn the latest about the childcare cliff, paid family/medical leave, and the fight to build a care infrastructure; and we close the show learning why government shutdowns happen, what's at stake, and how we can avoid it in the future.  *Special guests include: Barbara Arnwine, Transformative Justice Coalition, @barbs73 @TJC_DC; Tricia Brooks, Georgetown University Center for Children and Families, @GeorgetownCCF; Josie Kalipeni, Family Values @ Work, @FmlyValuesWork; Elyssa Schmier, MomsRising, @MomsRising.

On the radio show this week, we cover saving democracy, standing up against structural racism, and bans off our bodies; we also hear some very good news about what's happening with Medicaid.gov coverage; then we learn the latest about the childcare cliff, paid family/medical leave, and the fight to build a care infrastructure; and we close the show learning why government shutdowns happen, what's at stake, and how we can avoid it in the future.    *Special guests include: Barbara Arnwine, Transformative Justice Coalition, @barbs73 @TJC_DC; Tricia Brooks, Georgetown University Center for Children and Families, @GeorgetownCCF; Josie Kalipeni, Family Values @ Work, @FmlyValuesWork; Elyssa Schmier, MomsRising, @MomsRising.  

On the radio show this week we cover what's going on with our democracy and how we can effectively fight to protect it; the latest with www.medicaid.gov/ and how to make sure you keep your healthcare coverage; the ways we can move forward in creating a fair tax system; and Breastfeeding Month and why that's important to everyone.  *Special guests include: Barbara Arnwine, Transformative Justice Coalition, @TJC_DC, @barbs73, @BarbaraArnwine; Allie Gardner, Georgetown Center for Children and Families, @GeorgetownCCF; Sarah Christopherson, Legislative and Policy Director @ Americans for Tax Fairness, @4TaxFairness; Tina Sherman, MomsRising, @MomsRising @MamasConPoder  

On the radio show this week we cover what's going on with our democracy and how we can effectively fight to protect it; the latest with www.medicaid.gov/ and how to make sure you keep your healthcare coverage; the ways we can move forward in creating a fair tax system; and Breastfeeding Month and why that's important to everyone. *Special guests include: Barbara Arnwine, Transformative Justice Coalition, @TJC_DC, @barbs73, @BarbaraArnwine; Allie Gardner, Georgetown Center for Children and Families, @GeorgetownCCF; Sarah Christopherson, Legislative and Policy Director @ Americans for Tax Fairness, @4TaxFairness; Tina Sherman, MomsRising, @MomsRising @MamasConPoder

NY City Councilman Charles Barron takes over our classroom on Wednesday morning. Councilman Barron will detail the plans for NY State's Reparations Commission. Before we hear from the Lawmaker, Baltimore Criminal Defense Attorney A. Dwight Pettit will explain the charges Donald Trump is facing. Prior to Attorney Pettit, Activist-Attorney Barbara Arnwine will detail next week's Stay Woke Florida Bus Tour. The Rolling Bus Protest will hit several Florida cities beginning in Jacksonville on Sunday.  Learn More About The 54 Countries of Africa Text "DCnews" to 52140 For Local & Exclusive News Sent Directly To You! The Big Show starts on WOLB at 1010 AM, wolbbaltimore.com, WOL 95.9 FM & 1450 AM & woldcnews.com at 6 am ET., 5 am CT., 3 am PT., and 11 am BST. Call-In # 800 450 7876 to participate, & listen liveSee omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

In the first installment of this epic, four-hour interview Justin Arnwine discusses his poker career, his Hello Kitty wardrobe, and the influence of his mother, a civil rights activist and attorney. Justin's Hello Kitty Everything music video Barbara Arnwine in ... Read more...

Today on Sojourner Truth, after only two weeks in power, the most religious and conservative government in the history of Israel is already cultivating divisions at home and rushing towards conflict with the Palestinians and Israel's allies abroad. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu enters his 16th year in power with an ultra nationalist agenda that includes banning displaying the Palestinian flag and a proposed legal assault on Israel's Supreme Court that could alter the foundations of Israel's democracy. We speak to world renown peace activist and director of the New Internationalism Project at The Institute for Policy Studies, Phyllis Bennis on the situation in Israel. Meanwhile the U.S. enters its 118th Congress with changes across party lines. Representative Hakeem Jeffries was elected to succeed longtime Democratic leader as the House Minority leader. A position held by Rep. Nancy Pelosi for over 20 years. Rep. Nancy Pelosi was also the first woman Speaker of the House in U.S. history, who led the Democratic Party, who held the house majority for four presidential terms. Republicans are now the majority in the house and the process of replacing her with Republican CA Senator Kevin McCarthy turned into a week long saga taking over 15 rounds of votes, until he finally received the 20 votes he needed from his party to be elected, having to make several controversial concessions to far right MAGA Republicans that initially voted vs him. We discuss the imminent danger of these concessions, as well as the aftermath of widespread voter suppression during the 2022 midterm, the shift in the house and of course the ardent speech that has since gone viral, delivered by Representative Hakeem Jeffries as he opened the 2023 118th Congressional session, with civil rights legend, President & Founder of the Transformative Justice Coalition and attorney, Barbara Arnwine.

Today on Sojourner Truth, after only two weeks in power, the most religious and conservative government in the history of Israel is already cultivating divisions at home and rushing towards conflict with the Palestinians and Israel's allies abroad. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu enters his 16th year in power with an ultra nationalist agenda that includes banning displaying the Palestinian flag and a proposed legal assault on Israel's Supreme Court that could alter the foundations of Israel's democracy. We speak to world renown peace activist and director of the New Internationalism Project at The Institute for Policy Studies, Phyllis Bennis on the situation in Israel. Meanwhile the U.S. enters its 118th Congress with changes across party lines. Representative Hakeem Jeffries was elected to succeed longtime Democratic leader as the House Minority leader. A position held by Rep. Nancy Pelosi for over 20 years. Rep. Nancy Pelosi was also the first woman Speaker of the House in U.S. history, who led the Democratic Party, who held the house majority for four presidential terms. Republicans are now the majority in the house and the process of replacing her with Republican CA Senator Kevin McCarthy turned into a week long saga taking over 15 rounds of votes, until he finally received the 20 votes he needed from his party to be elected, having to make several controversial concessions to far right MAGA Republicans that initially voted vs him. We discuss the imminent danger of these concessions, as well as the aftermath of widespread voter suppression during the 2022 midterm, the shift in the house and of course the ardent speech that has since gone viral, delivered by Representative Hakeem Jeffries as he opened the 2023 118th Congressional session, with civil rights legend, President & Founder of the Transformative Justice Coalition and attorney, Barbara Arnwine.

On today's show we examine the Georgia Runoff Senate Race. Blogger Brandon Bowlin will discuss how young people may tip the election. Following Brandon, Attorney Barbara Arnwine on the ground in the Peach Tree state will report on the Get Out Vote Drives. Rounding out our report, the founder of the Universal Afrikan Peoples Organization, Zaki Baruti.  Text "DCnews" to 52140 For Local & Exclusive News Sent Directly To You! The Big Show starts on WOL 95.9 FM & 1450 AM, 1010 AM WOLB and woldcnews.com at 6 am ET., 5 am CT., 3 am PT., and 11 am BST. Call in # 800 450 7876 to participate & listen liveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Sojourner Truth civil rights icon attorney Barbara Arnwine joins Margaret Prescod at the top of the hour to share the work she and along with a coalition of organizers and organizations continue to do on the ground to ensure voters in Georgia are able to cast their vote despite the hurdles that have been put in place to deter voters, in attempts by the GOP to suppress the Black vote during one of the most contentious races in the nation. And Sara Hussein, a PhD graduate student worker in the history department at UCLA joins us for the second half of the program to discuss the nation's largest strike of higher education workers in the University of California system.

Today on Sojourner Truth civil rights icon attorney Barbara Arnwine joins Margaret Prescod at the top of the hour to share the work she and along with a coalition of organizers and organizations continue to do on the ground to ensure voters in Georgia are able to cast their vote despite the hurdles that have been put in place to deter voters, in attempts by the GOP to suppress the Black vote during one of the most contentious races in the nation. And Sara Hussein, a PhD graduate student worker in the history department at UCLA joins us for the second half of the program to discuss the nation's largest strike of higher education workers in the University of California system.

Sojourner Truth Radio continues our November 2022 election coverage. Today, we unpack polling results as they come in with our panelist roundtable including: Attorney and civil rights icon Barbara Arnwine, Progressive Democrats of America Executive Director Alan Minsky, Chicano Liberation and Environmental Justice artivist Bill Gallegos and London-based labor union artivist Sam Weinstein.

Sojourner Truth Radio continues our November 2022 election coverage. Today, we unpack polling results as they come in with our panelist roundtable including: Attorney and civil rights icon Barbara Arnwine, Progressive Democrats of America Executive Director Alan Minsky, Chicano Liberation and Environmental Justice artivist Bill Gallegos and London-based labor union artivist Sam Weinstein.

Air Date 10/26/2022 Today, we take a look at the 2022 election and the political dynamics at play as the GOP continues on its path of ideological anti-democracy and Democrats work to register new voters and get out the vote. Be part of the show! Leave us a message at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com  Transcript BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Get AD FREE Shows and Bonus Content) Join our Discord community! OUR AFFILIATE LINKS: ExpressVPN.com/BestOfTheLeft GET INTERNET PRIVACY WITH EXPRESS VPN! BestOfTheLeft.com/Libro SUPPORT INDIE BOOKSHOPS, GET YOUR AUDIOBOOK FROM LIBRO! BestOfTheLeft.com/Bookshop BotL BOOKSTORE SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: "Democracy Demands We Participate": Black Voters Mobilize for Midterms Amid GOP Voter Suppression Part 1 - Democracy Now! - Air Date 10-21-22 We speak to law professor Kimberlé Crenshaw and civil rights attorney Barbara Arnwine, who are on an Arc of Voter Justice bus tour of 26 cities across the country to increase Black voter turnout at critical midterm elections in November. Ch. 2: Battling the Big Liars with Dan Pfeiffer - How We Win - Air Date 10-19-22 Biden is making it clear that abortion rights are on the ballot, as early voting kicks off in many states. New polls are worrying Democrats, but don't worry… keep working! Ch. 3: Bernie Sanders Knows How Democrats Can Win Featuring Bernie Sanders - Thom Hartmann Program - Air Date 10-13-22 Democrats need a strategy to win the upcoming midterm election and Senator Bernie Sanders has a strategy to win. Ch. 4: Battling the Big Liars with Dan Pfeiffer Part 2 - How We Win - Air Date 10-19-22 Ch. 5: Senate Races That Could Tip The Balance - Deconstructed - Air Date 10-14-22 Journalists Jon Ralston and George Chidi join Ryan Grim to discuss two potentially pivotal states, Nevada and Georgia, where tight races for the Senate are underway. Ch. 6: "Democracy Demands We Participate": Black Voters Mobilize for Midterms Amid GOP Voter Suppression Part 2 - Democracy Now! - Air Date 10-21-22 Ch. 7: How We Vote! with Andrea Hailey - How We Win - Air Date 9-21-22 A conversation with the woman who is leading the charge for the largest nonprofit, nonpartisan voting registration and get-out-the-vote technology platform in America, the CEO of Vote.org, Andrea Hailey! Ch. 8: Julie Hollar and Jim Naureckas on 2022 Midterms - CounterSpin - Air Date 10-21-22 This midterm is a big-picture election. MEMBERS-ONLY BONUS CLIP(S) Ch. 9: How Midterm Campaigns are Framing Crime - The Takeaway - Air Date 10-20-22 We're joined by Rena Karefa-Johnson, Director of National programming at FWD.us, and Ames Grawert, Senior Counsel at the Justice Program at the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU. Ch. 10: Julie Hollar and Jim Naureckas on 2022 Midterms Part 2 - CounterSpin - Air Date 10-21-22 VOICEMAILS Ch. 10: The prolonged fight - V from Central New York Ch. 11: Doing the work - Wendy FINAL COMMENTS Ch. 12: Final comments on doing the work to normalize all humans TAKE ACTION! MIDTERMS MINUTE 2022: Short on time? Donate once... - Secretary of State Races: MoveOn.org's "America for All" midterm election campaign - Senate Races: SwingLeft Hold the Senate Fund, or SwingLeft Immediate Impact Fund (Senate & House) - House races: SwingLeft Hold the House Fund, or the SwingLeft Immediate Impact Fund (House & Senate)  - Governors: SwingLeft Governor Fund - State Legislative Races: SwingLeft Legislative Fund MIDTERMS MINUTE Segments: Installment #1 , Installment #2 , Installment #3 Researched and written by BOTL Communications Director Amanda Hoffman  MUSIC (Blue Dot Sessions) SHOW IMAGE:  Description: Photo of a yellow sticker with black writing that says “Resist the NAZI-GOP Coalition” on a cross walk sign. The red hand “stop” symbol on the sign is visible below the sticker. Credit: “Resist the NAZI-GOP Coalition Sticker” by Amanda Hoffman | License: CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/   Produced by Jay! Tomlinson

British Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns after just 45 days in office; Alaa Abd El-Fattah’s sister and Naomi Klein call on Egypt to release its political prisoners ahead of COP27; Kimberlé Crenshaw and Barbara Arnwine embark on a nonpartisan Arc of Voter Justice bus tour to encourage Black voter turnout in November midterms. Get Democracy Now! delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for the Daily Digest: democracynow.org/subscribe

From October 8th to the 21st, we're hitting the road with the 10 Million More Black Voters initiative. We call our tour Books Unbanned: From Freedom Riders to Freedom Readers, and we're handing out 6,000 copies of books banned by anti-CRT laws across the country. This effort is to ensure that everyone has access to critical literature — especially stories that teach America's true racial history. Host Kimberlé Crenshaw is joined by friend and collaborator Barbara Arnwine, president and founder of the Transformative Justice Coalition. They unpack the connection between these banned books, voter suppression, and the vital importance of the upcoming midterm elections. To learn more about the Books Unbanned: From Freedom Riders to Freedom Readers tour, visit www.booksunbanned.org This episode features: Barbara Arnwine, Founder/President, Transformative Justice Coalition Hosted by Kimberlé Crenshaw (@sandylocks) Produced and edited by Nicole Edwards Mixed by Sean Dunnam Support provided by Kevin Minofu and Julia Sharpe-Levine Music by Blue Dot Sessions Follow us at @intersectionalitymatters, @IMKC_podcast

Today on Sojourner Truth, we chat with veteran civil and human rights advocate Esq.,Barbara Arnwine about what the future of voting is shaping out to look like in the U.S. since the recent filibuster-who will share her report back on all options and pushes to counteract the failure of a just voting rights bill. We will then discuss the popularity of the regenerative soil movement in rural U.S. and it's positive global impact in trapping Co2 thereby acting as a real solution to counteract the fast detriment of climate change. E.D. Susan Jennings of the Agraria Center for Regenerative Practice will discuss the forthcoming BIPOC Farmers Conference coming this September 2022, and its theme around storytelling, and food sovereignty. Lastly, we are following a developing story re: Wright Middle School, a STEM magnet school located in underserved community in LA. The LA Unified School District has proposed to move the campus to a more affluent part of town, Westminster. We will hear from a parent to find out what this means for the Black and Brown STEM students who are able to attend this magnet school because of its location in their neighborhood. Esq. Barbara Arnwine founder of the Transformative Justice Coalition, Susan Jennings E.D. for the Agraria Center for Regenerative Practice, and the Warren MS story unfolding in Los Angeles, California.

Today on Sojourner Truth: The closing arguments happen today in the Ahmaud Arbery case. The verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial is being celebrated by white supremacists who see him as a hero. Meanwhile, Black and Brown people are concerned that the message being sent is that it is open season on people of color; and that any white person can shoot and kill a person of color and get away with it by claiming they felt they were under threat. Although the Rittenhouse victims were white people, people of color understand quite well the implications of the ruling. Our guests are Rev. Dr. Monica L. Cummings and Barbara Arnwine. Rev. Dr. Monica L. Cummings is Assistant Minister at Bradford Community Church Unitarian Universalist in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Barbara Arnwine is a veteran civil rights and human rights leader and advocate. She is currently the President & Founder of the Transformative Justice Coalition. For 26 years, she was the Executive Director of the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Despite being labeled as extremists and terrorists, and being killed, beaten, met with water cannons, and having their protest camps burned down, farmers in India scored a huge victory against the Modi government. Farmers, formally viewed as illiterate and uneducated, have managed to unite and emerge as a force to be reckoned with, in opposition to Modi. They have established pride in being farmers, with organizational skills that movements around the world can learn from. Women farmers in India were visible in the movement. The farmers worked across movements, including a coming together of farmers and agricultural workers. The farmers' protests were noted around the world and support for the farmers included actions in the UK and the US. Sadly, over 670 farmers have died in the movement, and there are demands that a memorial be set up for them. Our guest is Didi Rossi, who has been key in organizing support in the UK and in other countries for the farmers protests, including helping to plan a victory celebration on Friday November 26, which marks the one year anniversary of the farmers strike. Didi has been in direct contact with farmers and their supporters on the ground in India. She is a member of the Global Women's Strike UK.

Rev. Cummings & Barbara Arnwine On Rittenhouse Verdict & Arbery Trial by Sojourner Truth with Margaret Prescod

Today on Sojourner Truth: The closing arguments happen today in the Ahmaud Arbery case. The verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial is being celebrated by white supremacists who see him as a hero. Meanwhile, Black and Brown people are concerned that the message being sent is that it is open season on people of color; and that any white person can shoot and kill a person of color and get away with it by claiming they felt they were under threat. Although the Rittenhouse victims were white people, people of color understand quite well the implications of the ruling. Our guests are Rev. Dr. Monica L. Cummings and Barbara Arnwine. Rev. Dr. Monica L. Cummings is Assistant Minister at Bradford Community Church Unitarian Universalist in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Barbara Arnwine is a veteran civil rights and human rights leader and advocate. She is currently the President & Founder of the Transformative Justice Coalition. For 26 years, she was the Executive Director of the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Despite being labeled as extremists and terrorists, and being killed, beaten, met with water cannons, and having their protest camps burned down, farmers in India scored a huge victory against the Modi government. Farmers, formally viewed as illiterate and uneducated, have managed to unite and emerge as a force to be reckoned with, in opposition to Modi. They have established pride in being farmers, with organizational skills that movements around the world can learn from. Women farmers in India were visible in the movement. The farmers worked across movements, including a coming together of farmers and agricultural workers. The farmers' protests were noted around the world and support for the farmers included actions in the UK and the US. Sadly, over 670 farmers have died in the movement, and there are demands that a memorial be set up for them. Our guest is Didi Rossi, who has been key in organizing support in the UK and in other countries for the farmers protests, including helping to plan a victory celebration on Friday November 26, which marks the one year anniversary of the farmers strike. Didi has been in direct contact with farmers and their supporters on the ground in India. She is a member of the Global Women's Strike UK.

11.11.21 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Attorney for Arbery killers attack Black pastors; Killer Chicago cop still on the job; Rep. Horsford talks Build Back Better bill We have our eye on two trials. The one in Georgia of the three white men who chased and gunned down Ahmaud Arbery. The focus was on who was in the courtroom and not who was testifying. We'll have Barbara Arnwine, and Daryl Jones from Transformative Justice Coalition will tell us what happened in Brunswick, Georgia. The defense has concluded its case in the Kyle Rittenhouse murder trial. Congressman Steven Horsford, the 1st Vice-Chair of The Congressional Black Caucus, will be on our show today to discuss the Build Back Better Plan. An Alabama county is the first environmental justice investigation to be conducted by the Justice Department. Lowndes County residents allege Alabama's health department is aware of low-income black residents' burden in accessing safe wastewater-management systems. The family of a black man killed by a Chicago police officer is wondering why he was still on the force with a history of violence and a recommendation to be fired in 2016. In South Carolina, a principal is accused of forcing a 9-year-old to clean a school bathroom with a toothbrush as punishment.   #RolandMartinUnfiltered partners: Nissan | Check out the ALL NEW 2022 Nissan Frontier! As Efficient As It Is Powerful!

Today on Sojourner Truth: Voting rights campaigners have been frustrated by a lack of action by Congress to restore voter rights, which have been undermined since the 2013 Supreme Court decision that stripped the historic Voting Rights Act won during the Civil Rights Era. Civil Rights leaders have been pressuring President Biden and Congressional Democrats to take urgent action. This, as voter suppression laws are spreading across the United States. The most recent law, a very restrictive one, passed in Texas. In an effort to get something done, Democrats have cut a deal with Blue Dog Democrats (Conservative Democrats), including Joe Manchin. On Tuesday, September 14, eight Senate Democrats joined Manchin to put forth a new voting rights bill named the Freedom to Vote Act. To give reaction to what is happening in this historic fight for voting rights, we speak with voting rights campaigner Barbara Arnwine. An update on the situation at the U.S.-Mexico border, where there is a continuing humanitarian crisis, including that of 2,200 unaccompanied children who crossed the border in July. Our guest is Alba Jaramillo, Executive Director of Arizona Justice For Our Neighbors. For our weekly Earth Watch, over 1,000 arrests as Indigenous peoples and environmental campaigners fight to stop logging on Vancouver Island's ancient forests. We speak with Indigenous land defender Rainbow Eyes.

Today on Sojourner Truth: Voting rights campaigners have been frustrated by a lack of action by Congress to restore voter rights, which have been undermined since the 2013 Supreme Court decision that stripped the historic Voting Rights Act won during the Civil Rights Era. Civil Rights leaders have been pressuring President Biden and Congressional Democrats to take urgent action. This, as voter suppression laws are spreading across the United States. The most recent law, a very restrictive one, passed in Texas. In an effort to get something done, Democrats have cut a deal with Blue Dog Democrats (Conservative Democrats), including Joe Manchin. On Tuesday, September 14, eight Senate Democrats joined Manchin to put forth a new voting rights bill named the Freedom to Vote Act. To give reaction to what is happening in this historic fight for voting rights, we speak with voting rights campaigner Barbara Arnwine. An update on the situation at the U.S.-Mexico border, where there is a continuing humanitarian crisis, including that of 2,200 unaccompanied children who crossed the border in July. Our guest is Alba Jaramillo, Executive Director of Arizona Justice For Our Neighbors. For our weekly Earth Watch, over 1,000 arrests as Indigenous peoples and environmental campaigners fight to stop logging on Vancouver Island's ancient forests. We speak with Indigenous land defender Rainbow Eyes.

Today on Sojourner Truth: Voting rights campaigners have been frustrated by a lack of action by Congress to restore voter rights, which have been undermined since the 2013 Supreme Court decision that stripped the historic Voting Rights Act won during the Civil Rights Era. Civil Rights leaders have been pressuring President Biden and Congressional Democrats to take urgent action. This, as voter suppression laws are spreading across the United States. The most recent law, a very restrictive one, passed in Texas. In an effort to get something done, Democrats have cut a deal with Blue Dog Democrats (Conservative Democrats), including Joe Manchin. On Tuesday, September 14, eight Senate Democrats joined Manchin to put forth a new voting rights bill named the Freedom to Vote Act. To give reaction to what is happening in this historic fight for voting rights, we speak with voting rights campaigner Barbara Arnwine. An update on the situation at the U.S.-Mexico border, where there is a continuing humanitarian crisis, including that of 2,200 unaccompanied children who crossed the border in July. Our guest is Alba Jaramillo, Executive Director of Arizona Justice For Our Neighbors. For our weekly Earth Watch, over 1,000 arrests as Indigenous peoples and environmental campaigners fight to stop logging on Vancouver Island's ancient forests. We speak with Indigenous land defender Rainbow Eyes.

Today on Sojourner Truth: Voting rights campaigners have been frustrated by a lack of action by Congress to restore voter rights, which have been undermined since the 2013 Supreme Court decision that stripped the historic Voting Rights Act won during the Civil Rights Era. Civil Rights leaders have been pressuring President Biden and Congressional Democrats to take urgent action. This, as voter suppression laws are spreading across the United States. The most recent law, a very restrictive one, passed in Texas. In an effort to get something done, Democrats have cut a deal with Blue Dog Democrats (Conservative Democrats), including Joe Manchin. On Tuesday, September 14, eight Senate Democrats joined Manchin to put forth a new voting rights bill named the Freedom to Vote Act. To give reaction to what is happening in this historic fight for voting rights, we speak with voting rights campaigner Barbara Arnwine. An update on the situation at the U.S.-Mexico border, where there is a continuing humanitarian crisis, including that of 2,200 unaccompanied children who crossed the border in July. Our guest is Alba Jaramillo, Executive Director of Arizona Justice For Our Neighbors. For our weekly Earth Watch, over 1,000 arrests as Indigenous peoples and environmental campaigners fight to stop logging on Vancouver Island's ancient forests. We speak with Indigenous land defender Rainbow Eyes.

Today on Sojourner Truth: Voting rights campaigners have been frustrated by a lack of action by Congress to restore voter rights, which have been undermined since the 2013 Supreme Court decision that stripped the historic Voting Rights Act won during the Civil Rights Era. Civil Rights leaders have been pressuring President Biden and Congressional Democrats to take urgent action. This, as voter suppression laws are spreading across the United States. The most recent law, a very restrictive one, passed in Texas. In an effort to get something done, Democrats have cut a deal with Blue Dog Democrats (Conservative Democrats), including Joe Manchin. On Tuesday, September 14, eight Senate Democrats joined Manchin to put forth a new voting rights bill named the Freedom to Vote Act. To give reaction to what is happening in this historic fight for voting rights, we speak with voting rights campaigner Barbara Arnwine. An update on the situation at the U.S.-Mexico border, where there is a continuing humanitarian crisis, including that of 2,200 unaccompanied children who crossed the border in July. Our guest is Alba Jaramillo, Executive Director of Arizona Justice For Our Neighbors. For our weekly Earth Watch, over 1,000 arrests as Indigenous peoples and environmental campaigners fight to stop logging on Vancouver Island's ancient forests. We speak with Indigenous land defender Rainbow Eyes.

Today on Sojourner Truth: Since Cuba's 1959 Revolution, the United States has attempted to undo what the Revolution was hoping to achieve. The U.S. tried invasion, economic boycotts, several assassination attempts of Fidel Castro, and propaganda. Now, thousands of protesters have hit the streets in Cuba. What's going on? This, at the same time as turmoil in Haiti following the assassination of U.S.-backed President Jovenel Moise. Our guest on Cuba is Laura Carlsen, Director of the Americas Program and works with Just Associates, an international feminist organization. We also discuss voting rights. Even as Democratic legislators flee Texas to avoid allowing yet another attempt to pass a voter suppression law. They traveled to Washington D.C. to pressure the Biden administration to do more to protect voting rights. On Tuesday, July 13, Biden gave a speech on voting rights in Philadelphia. But did he go far enough? Our guest is voting rights campaigner Barbara Arnwine. Also, migrants are on hunger strike in Belgium. Benoit Martin of Payday Men's Network fills us in on what's going on. Lastly, our weekly Earth Minute presented by Theresa Church of the Global Justice Ecology Project.

Today on Sojourner Truth: Since Cuba's 1959 Revolution, the United States has attempted to undo what the Revolution was hoping to achieve. The U.S. tried invasion, economic boycotts, several assassination attempts of Fidel Castro, and propaganda. Now, thousands of protesters have hit the streets in Cuba. What's going on? This, at the same time as turmoil in Haiti following the assassination of U.S.-backed President Jovenel Moise. Our guest on Cuba is Laura Carlsen, Director of the Americas Program and works with Just Associates, an international feminist organization. We also discuss voting rights. Even as Democratic legislators flee Texas to avoid allowing yet another attempt to pass a voter suppression law. They traveled to Washington D.C. to pressure the Biden administration to do more to protect voting rights. On Tuesday, July 13, Biden gave a speech on voting rights in Philadelphia. But did he go far enough? Our guest is voting rights campaigner Barbara Arnwine. Also, migrants are on hunger strike in Belgium. Benoit Martin of Payday Men's Network fills us in on what's going on. Lastly, our weekly Earth Minute presented by Theresa Church of the Global Justice Ecology Project.

Today on Sojourner Truth: Since Cuba's 1959 Revolution, the United States has attempted to undo what the Revolution was hoping to achieve. The U.S. tried invasion, economic boycotts, several assassination attempts of Fidel Castro, and propaganda. Now, thousands of protesters have hit the streets in Cuba. What's going on? This, at the same time as turmoil in Haiti following the assassination of U.S.-backed President Jovenel Moise. Our guest on Cuba is Laura Carlsen, Director of the Americas Program and works with Just Associates, an international feminist organization. We also discuss voting rights. Even as Democratic legislators flee Texas to avoid allowing yet another attempt to pass a voter suppression law. They traveled to Washington D.C. to pressure the Biden administration to do more to protect voting rights. On Tuesday, July 13, Biden gave a speech on voting rights in Philadelphia. But did he go far enough? Our guest is voting rights campaigner Barbara Arnwine. Also, migrants are on hunger strike in Belgium. Benoit Martin of Payday Men's Network fills us in on what's going on. Lastly, our weekly Earth Minute presented by Theresa Church of the Global Justice Ecology Project.

Today on Sojourner Truth: Since Cuba's 1959 Revolution, the United States has attempted to undo what the Revolution was hoping to achieve. The U.S. tried invasion, economic boycotts, several assassination attempts of Fidel Castro, and propaganda. Now, thousands of protesters have hit the streets in Cuba. What's going on? This, at the same time as turmoil in Haiti following the assassination of U.S.-backed President Jovenel Moise. Our guest on Cuba is Laura Carlsen, Director of the Americas Program and works with Just Associates, an international feminist organization. We also discuss voting rights. Even as Democratic legislators flee Texas to avoid allowing yet another attempt to pass a voter suppression law. They traveled to Washington D.C. to pressure the Biden administration to do more to protect voting rights. On Tuesday, July 13, Biden gave a speech on voting rights in Philadelphia. But did he go far enough? Our guest is voting rights campaigner Barbara Arnwine. Also, migrants are on hunger strike in Belgium. Benoit Martin of Payday Men's Network fills us in on what's going on. Lastly, our weekly Earth Minute presented by Theresa Church of the Global Justice Ecology Project.

Today on Sojourner Truth: Since Cuba's 1959 Revolution, the United States has attempted to undo what the Revolution was hoping to achieve. The U.S. tried invasion, economic boycotts, several assassination attempts of Fidel Castro, and propaganda. Now, thousands of protesters have hit the streets in Cuba. What's going on? This, at the same time as turmoil in Haiti following the assassination of U.S.-backed President Jovenel Moise. Our guest on Cuba is Laura Carlsen, Director of the Americas Program and works with Just Associates, an international feminist organization. We also discuss voting rights. Even as Democratic legislators flee Texas to avoid allowing yet another attempt to pass a voter suppression law. They traveled to Washington D.C. to pressure the Biden administration to do more to protect voting rights. On Tuesday, July 13, Biden gave a speech on voting rights in Philadelphia. But did he go far enough? Our guest is voting rights campaigner Barbara Arnwine. Also, migrants are on hunger strike in Belgium. Benoit Martin of Payday Men's Network fills us in on what's going on. Lastly, our weekly Earth Minute presented by Theresa Church of the Global Justice Ecology Project.

Today on Sojourner Truth: Since Cuba's 1959 Revolution, the United States has attempted to undo what the Revolution was hoping to achieve. The U.S. tried invasion, economic boycotts, several assassination attempts of Fidel Castro, and propaganda. Now, thousands of protesters have hit the streets in Cuba. What's going on? This, at the same time as turmoil in Haiti following the assassination of U.S.-backed President Jovenel Moise. Our guest on Cuba is Laura Carlsen, Director of the Americas Program and works with Just Associates, an international feminist organization. We also discuss voting rights. Even as Democratic legislators flee Texas to avoid allowing yet another attempt to pass a voter suppression law. They traveled to Washington D.C. to pressure the Biden administration to do more to protect voting rights. On Tuesday, July 13, Biden gave a speech on voting rights in Philadelphia. But did he go far enough? Our guest is voting rights campaigner Barbara Arnwine. Also, migrants are on hunger strike in Belgium. Benoit Martin of Payday Men's Network fills us in on what's going on. Lastly, our weekly Earth Minute presented by Theresa Church of the Global Justice Ecology Project.

Today on Sojourner Truth: New freedom riders are descending on Washington DC, even as the Rev. William Barber, joint coordinator of the Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival, along with the Rev. Jesse Jackson and other religious leaders, were arrested during civil disobedience. Their cause? The right to vote. On Tuesday, June 22, the Republican Party blocked opening debate on the For the People Act, a key voting rights bill put forward by the Democrats. All members of the Republican Party in the Senate voted against opening debate on the bill, thus killing the legislation. Is there a way forward for those who defend protecting voter rights? What next steps will the movement for the right to vote take next? Our guest is Barbara Arnwine, a veteran civil rights and human rights leader and advocate. She is currently the President & Founder of the Transformative Justice Coalition. Excitement across the country builds as millions of families across the United States will begin receiving monthly child tax credit payments for as high as $300 per child, if they are under 6 years old, $250 per child if they are between 6 and 17 years old. Payments are also available for those whose income is generally too low to pay taxes. Many are hailing this as breakthrough legislation, attacking child poverty on a level not seen since the New Deal. But it is not yet permanent and members of Congress are working on legislation to make sure that Child Tax Credit continues after its one-year mandate as part of the Biden-Harris American Rescue Plan. Today, we hear a presentation delivered by Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, a Democrat of Connecticut, to an audience of income rights campaigners. For our weekly Earth Watch, we speak with Jason Davidson, a Senior Food and Agriculture Campaigner at Friends of the Earth, supporting the Bee Action Campaign. Prior to joining Friends of the Earth, he interned at Climate Reality Project and served as a research assistant in the Geography Department at George Washington University.

Today on Sojourner Truth: New freedom riders are descending on Washington DC, even as the Rev. William Barber, joint coordinator of the Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival, along with the Rev. Jesse Jackson and other religious leaders, were arrested during civil disobedience. Their cause? The right to vote. On Tuesday, June 22, the Republican Party blocked opening debate on the For the People Act, a key voting rights bill put forward by the Democrats. All members of the Republican Party in the Senate voted against opening debate on the bill, thus killing the legislation. Is there a way forward for those who defend protecting voter rights? What next steps will the movement for the right to vote take next? Our guest is Barbara Arnwine, a veteran civil rights and human rights leader and advocate. She is currently the President & Founder of the Transformative Justice Coalition. Excitement across the country builds as millions of families across the United States will begin receiving monthly child tax credit payments for as high as $300 per child, if they are under 6 years old, $250 per child if they are between 6 and 17 years old. Payments are also available for those whose income is generally too low to pay taxes. Many are hailing this as breakthrough legislation, attacking child poverty on a level not seen since the New Deal. But it is not yet permanent and members of Congress are working on legislation to make sure that Child Tax Credit continues after its one-year mandate as part of the Biden-Harris American Rescue Plan. Today, we hear a presentation delivered by Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, a Democrat of Connecticut, to an audience of income rights campaigners. For our weekly Earth Watch, we speak with Jason Davidson, a Senior Food and Agriculture Campaigner at Friends of the Earth, supporting the Bee Action Campaign. Prior to joining Friends of the Earth, he interned at Climate Reality Project and served as a research assistant in the Geography Department at George Washington University.

Today on Sojourner Truth: New freedom riders are descending on Washington DC, even as the Rev. William Barber, joint coordinator of the Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival, along with the Rev. Jesse Jackson and other religious leaders, were arrested during civil disobedience. Their cause? The right to vote. On Tuesday, June 22, the Republican Party blocked opening debate on the For the People Act, a key voting rights bill put forward by the Democrats. All members of the Republican Party in the Senate voted against opening debate on the bill, thus killing the legislation. Is there a way forward for those who defend protecting voter rights? What next steps will the movement for the right to vote take next? Our guest is Barbara Arnwine, a veteran civil rights and human rights leader and advocate. She is currently the President & Founder of the Transformative Justice Coalition. Excitement across the country builds as millions of families across the United States will begin receiving monthly child tax credit payments for as high as $300 per child, if they are under 6 years old, $250 per child if they are between 6 and 17 years old. Payments are also available for those whose income is generally too low to pay taxes. Many are hailing this as breakthrough legislation, attacking child poverty on a level not seen since the New Deal. But it is not yet permanent and members of Congress are working on legislation to make sure that Child Tax Credit continues after its one-year mandate as part of the Biden-Harris American Rescue Plan. Today, we hear a presentation delivered by Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, a Democrat of Connecticut, to an audience of income rights campaigners. For our weekly Earth Watch, we speak with Jason Davidson, a Senior Food and Agriculture Campaigner at Friends of the Earth, supporting the Bee Action Campaign. Prior to joining Friends of the Earth, he interned at Climate Reality Project and served as a research assistant in the Geography Department at George Washington University.

Today on Sojourner Truth: New freedom riders are descending on Washington DC, even as the Rev. William Barber, joint coordinator of the Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival, along with the Rev. Jesse Jackson and other religious leaders, were arrested during civil disobedience. Their cause? The right to vote. On Tuesday, June 22, the Republican Party blocked opening debate on the For the People Act, a key voting rights bill put forward by the Democrats. All members of the Republican Party in the Senate voted against opening debate on the bill, thus killing the legislation. Is there a way forward for those who defend protecting voter rights? What next steps will the movement for the right to vote take next? Our guest is Barbara Arnwine, a veteran civil rights and human rights leader and advocate. She is currently the President & Founder of the Transformative Justice Coalition. Excitement across the country builds as millions of families across the United States will begin receiving monthly child tax credit payments for as high as $300 per child, if they are under 6 years old, $250 per child if they are between 6 and 17 years old. Payments are also available for those whose income is generally too low to pay taxes. Many are hailing this as breakthrough legislation, attacking child poverty on a level not seen since the New Deal. But it is not yet permanent and members of Congress are working on legislation to make sure that Child Tax Credit continues after its one-year mandate as part of the Biden-Harris American Rescue Plan. Today, we hear a presentation delivered by Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, a Democrat of Connecticut, to an audience of income rights campaigners. For our weekly Earth Watch, we speak with Jason Davidson, a Senior Food and Agriculture Campaigner at Friends of the Earth, supporting the Bee Action Campaign. Prior to joining Friends of the Earth, he interned at Climate Reality Project and served as a research assistant in the Geography Department at George Washington University.

Today on Sojourner Truth: New freedom riders are descending on Washington DC, even as the Rev. William Barber, joint coordinator of the Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival, along with the Rev. Jesse Jackson and other religious leaders, were arrested during civil disobedience. Their cause? The right to vote. On Tuesday, June 22, the Republican Party blocked opening debate on the For the People Act, a key voting rights bill put forward by the Democrats. All members of the Republican Party in the Senate voted against opening debate on the bill, thus killing the legislation. Is there a way forward for those who defend protecting voter rights? What next steps will the movement for the right to vote take next? Our guest is Barbara Arnwine, a veteran civil rights and human rights leader and advocate. She is currently the President & Founder of the Transformative Justice Coalition. Excitement across the country builds as millions of families across the United States will begin receiving monthly child tax credit payments for as high as $300 per child, if they are under 6 years old, $250 per child if they are between 6 and 17 years old. Payments are also available for those whose income is generally too low to pay taxes. Many are hailing this as breakthrough legislation, attacking child poverty on a level not seen since the New Deal. But it is not yet permanent and members of Congress are working on legislation to make sure that Child Tax Credit continues after its one-year mandate as part of the Biden-Harris American Rescue Plan. Today, we hear a presentation delivered by Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, a Democrat of Connecticut, to an audience of income rights campaigners. For our weekly Earth Watch, we speak with Jason Davidson, a Senior Food and Agriculture Campaigner at Friends of the Earth, supporting the Bee Action Campaign. Prior to joining Friends of the Earth, he interned at Climate Reality Project and served as a research assistant in the Geography Department at George Washington University.

Today on Sojourner Truth, our annual Juneteenth Special. Our guests are Danny Glover, Barbara Arnwine and Dr. Robin Kelley. On Tuesday, June 15, the U.S. Senate passed a bill that would make Juneteenth a federal holiday. The bill would lead to Juneteenth becoming the 12th federal holiday. It is expected to easily pass the House, which would send it to President Joe Biden for his signature. The Senate passed the bill under a unanimous consent agreement that expedites the process for considering legislation. It takes just one senators objection to block such agreements. In 1862, former President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which had formally released over 3.5 million enslaved Black people in the Confederacy from the grip of slavery. Close to three years later, on June 19, 1865, Union Army General Gordon Granger proclaimed in Galveston, Texas, that all enslaved Black people would now be free. Thus, after Granger issued the proclamation in Galveston, formerly enslaved people began celebrating June 19 as Juneteenth, Freedom Day. Celebrations of Juneteenth began with local gatherings at houses of worship in Texas. Historically, Juneteenth has been celebrated in Black communities across the United States. It is now recognized as a state holiday or special day of observance in 47 states. Today, 156 years after the first proclamation of Juneteenth, Black people in the United States continue to face major challenges because of systemic racism. These include police killings, the rise of white right-wing militias, threats to the right to vote, inequality in healthcare, mass incarceration, children being removed from families and put in foster care or up for adoption because families are poor, homelessness, the loss of land in the U.S. south, and threats to teaching Black and Brown history in schools.

Today on Sojourner Truth, our annual Juneteenth Special. Our guests are Danny Glover, Barbara Arnwine and Dr. Robin Kelley. On Tuesday, June 15, the U.S. Senate passed a bill that would make Juneteenth a federal holiday. The bill would lead to Juneteenth becoming the 12th federal holiday. It is expected to easily pass the House, which would send it to President Joe Biden for his signature. The Senate passed the bill under a unanimous consent agreement that expedites the process for considering legislation. It takes just one senators objection to block such agreements. In 1862, former President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which had formally released over 3.5 million enslaved Black people in the Confederacy from the grip of slavery. Close to three years later, on June 19, 1865, Union Army General Gordon Granger proclaimed in Galveston, Texas, that all enslaved Black people would now be free. Thus, after Granger issued the proclamation in Galveston, formerly enslaved people began celebrating June 19 as Juneteenth, Freedom Day. Celebrations of Juneteenth began with local gatherings at houses of worship in Texas. Historically, Juneteenth has been celebrated in Black communities across the United States. It is now recognized as a state holiday or special day of observance in 47 states. Today, 156 years after the first proclamation of Juneteenth, Black people in the United States continue to face major challenges because of systemic racism. These include police killings, the rise of white right-wing militias, threats to the right to vote, inequality in healthcare, mass incarceration, children being removed from families and put in foster care or up for adoption because families are poor, homelessness, the loss of land in the U.S. south, and threats to teaching Black and Brown history in schools.

Today on Sojourner Truth, our annual Juneteenth Special. Our guests are Danny Glover, Barbara Arnwine and Dr. Robin Kelley. On Tuesday, June 15, the U.S. Senate passed a bill that would make Juneteenth a federal holiday. The bill would lead to Juneteenth becoming the 12th federal holiday. It is expected to easily pass the House, which would send it to President Joe Biden for his signature. The Senate passed the bill under a unanimous consent agreement that expedites the process for considering legislation. It takes just one senators objection to block such agreements. In 1862, former President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which had formally released over 3.5 million enslaved Black people in the Confederacy from the grip of slavery. Close to three years later, on June 19, 1865, Union Army General Gordon Granger proclaimed in Galveston, Texas, that all enslaved Black people would now be free. Thus, after Granger issued the proclamation in Galveston, formerly enslaved people began celebrating June 19 as Juneteenth, Freedom Day. Celebrations of Juneteenth began with local gatherings at houses of worship in Texas. Historically, Juneteenth has been celebrated in Black communities across the United States. It is now recognized as a state holiday or special day of observance in 47 states. Today, 156 years after the first proclamation of Juneteenth, Black people in the United States continue to face major challenges because of systemic racism. These include police killings, the rise of white right-wing militias, threats to the right to vote, inequality in healthcare, mass incarceration, children being removed from families and put in foster care or up for adoption because families are poor, homelessness, the loss of land in the U.S. south, and threats to teaching Black and Brown history in schools.

Today on Sojourner Truth, our annual Juneteenth Special. Our guests are Danny Glover, Barbara Arnwine and Dr. Robin Kelley. On Tuesday, June 15, the U.S. Senate passed a bill that would make Juneteenth a federal holiday. The bill would lead to Juneteenth becoming the 12th federal holiday. It is expected to easily pass the House, which would send it to President Joe Biden for his signature. The Senate passed the bill under a unanimous consent agreement that expedites the process for considering legislation. It takes just one senators objection to block such agreements. In 1862, former President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which had formally released over 3.5 million enslaved Black people in the Confederacy from the grip of slavery. Close to three years later, on June 19, 1865, Union Army General Gordon Granger proclaimed in Galveston, Texas, that all enslaved Black people would now be free. Thus, after Granger issued the proclamation in Galveston, formerly enslaved people began celebrating June 19 as Juneteenth, Freedom Day. Celebrations of Juneteenth began with local gatherings at houses of worship in Texas. Historically, Juneteenth has been celebrated in Black communities across the United States. It is now recognized as a state holiday or special day of observance in 47 states. Today, 156 years after the first proclamation of Juneteenth, Black people in the United States continue to face major challenges because of systemic racism. These include police killings, the rise of white right-wing militias, threats to the right to vote, inequality in healthcare, mass incarceration, children being removed from families and put in foster care or up for adoption because families are poor, homelessness, the loss of land in the U.S. south, and threats to teaching Black and Brown history in schools.

Today on Sojourner Truth, our annual Juneteenth Special. Our guests are Danny Glover, Barbara Arnwine and Dr. Robin Kelley. On Tuesday, June 15, the U.S. Senate passed a bill that would make Juneteenth a federal holiday. The bill would lead to Juneteenth becoming the 12th federal holiday. It is expected to easily pass the House, which would send it to President Joe Biden for his signature. The Senate passed the bill under a unanimous consent agreement that expedites the process for considering legislation. It takes just one senators objection to block such agreements. In 1862, former President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which had formally released over 3.5 million enslaved Black people in the Confederacy from the grip of slavery. Close to three years later, on June 19, 1865, Union Army General Gordon Granger proclaimed in Galveston, Texas, that all enslaved Black people would now be free. Thus, after Granger issued the proclamation in Galveston, formerly enslaved people began celebrating June 19 as Juneteenth, Freedom Day. Celebrations of Juneteenth began with local gatherings at houses of worship in Texas. Historically, Juneteenth has been celebrated in Black communities across the United States. It is now recognized as a state holiday or special day of observance in 47 states. Today, 156 years after the first proclamation of Juneteenth, Black people in the United States continue to face major challenges because of systemic racism. These include police killings, the rise of white right-wing militias, threats to the right to vote, inequality in healthcare, mass incarceration, children being removed from families and put in foster care or up for adoption because families are poor, homelessness, the loss of land in the U.S. south, and threats to teaching Black and Brown history in schools.