Former Vice President Joe Biden has secured enough delegates to clinch the Democratic nomination for president. To get the nomination, a candidate needs 1,9991 delegates, and after Biden’s electoral victory in Guam on Saturday, he has 1,992 delegates, according to CNN. 16 more words
via Joe Biden Clinches Democratic Presidential Nomination — Variety
Fox News Channel on Saturday apologized after the display of an on-screen chart showing stock-market gains in the wake of infamous killings of Black men generated sharp criticism, acknowledging that the graphic should not have aired without more context. 20 more words
Actor Justice Smith took to his Instagram to show his solidarity and support for Black queer lives and Black trans lives while also coming out as queer. 36 more words
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“Sesame Street” and CNN aired a town hall Saturday morning to help kids and families understand the nationwide protests on racial injustice. Hosted by CNN’s Van Jones and Erica Hill, “Coming Together: Standing Up to Racism” employed Elmo, Big Bird, Abby Cadabby and other “Sesame Street” favorites to help explain racism in the U.S. and…
via ‘Sesame Street’ Educates Kids About Racism in CNN Town Hall — Variety
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has called out President Trump in an Instagram post, telling him that NFL players kneeling during the national anthem has nothing to do with the American flag itself, but with issues of racial injustice. 18 more words
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Blerim Elmazi and S. Lee Merritt — lawyers representing Ahmaud Arbery, who was fatally shot while jogging in February — found themselves found themselves without transportation on June 4 when they needed to attend a court hearing in Brunswick, Ga. 17 more words
via Jay-Z Sends Private Jet to Ahmaud Arbery’s Lawyers to Fly to Court Hearing — Variety
On the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, several protesters used megaphones to passionately express their frustrations with police brutality against Black people and the systemic racism found in society at large. 22 more words
via Protesters Gather on Lincoln Memorial Steps to Support Black Lives Matter — Variety
Josh Trank, director of the 2015 reboot of “Fantastic Four,” has revealed that he wanted to cast a Black actress as the superhero Sue Storm, but got “heavy pushback.” Kate Mara was cast as Sue Storm, a.k.a. 20 more words
via ‘Fantastic Four’ Director Pitched a Black Sue Storm, but Got ‘Heavy Pushback’ — Variety
After K-pop titans BTS stated their solidarity with #BlackLivesMatter this week, declaring “we stand together” against racial discrimination, the group and its Korean record label are making a further commitment: BTS and Big Hit Entertainment have donated $1 million to Black Lives Matter, a rep for Big Hit confirms to Variety. 6 more words
via BTS and Big Hit Entertainment Donate $1 Million to Black Lives Matter (EXCLUSIVE) — Variety
As the United States inches closer to a pivotal presidential election, protests concerning racial injustice are rampant across the country. While thousands are using their social media platforms and physical voices and selves to demand systemic change now, the work will have to continue in November, when ballots are cast for the next president of…
via How Hollywood is Shining a Light on Voter Suppression in a Pivotal Election Year — Variety
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