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The Tulsa Race Massacre happened 104 years ago. And until this point, there has been no remedy for the damage that was caused on May 31 and June 1, 1921. No reparations or any remedy isn't due to lack of trying. The living survivors did file cases in Oklahoma courts to receive reparations. In 2024, the Oklahoma Supreme Court decided to dismiss the case for reparations. Additionally, this year, the U.S. Department of Justice determined that there was no avenue to press criminal charges against anyone in connection with that day. Some of the reasoning was that the perpetrators were already dead and even if they were alive, the statute of limitations to pursue anything had already run.
This week, Mayor Monroe Nichols, the first Black mayor of Tulsa proposed a $100 million trust to repair the damage from the 1921 massacre. This trust will be used for descendants of the 1921 massacre. It includes both scholarships for education as well as money for housing. An idea such as this would allow the city to take matters into its own hands to right past wrongs.
Environmental racism is what happens when communities of color are disproportionately affected by environmental hazards. This is something that has been prevalent throughout American history and often flies under the radar. As some have been marveling at the progress AI has made over the last few years, it comes at a high environmental cost. Unfortunately, some of that cost has been paid by Black communities. This week, the NAACP sent a letter to Shelby County in Memphis asking them to shut down a data center there. The letter highlighted the gas turbines that are used to power the data center are emitting toxic chemicals such as formaldehyde and nitrogen oxide, that exceed the federal limits. The letter further mentions smog in the air that may be negatively impacting the local community. The data center is located near a historically Black neighborhood in Memphis. The hope is that the data center can be shut down to protect the health of the community.
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Renowned designer Salehe Bembury was tapped by Puma Basketball to design the signature sneaker for NBA All-Star Tyrese Haliburton.
She Who Dared, composed by Jasmine Arielle Barnes and Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton, premiered at Studebaker Theater this week in Chicago.
June Ambrose has been named the global ambassador and creative director of Naturalizer.
A sequel to "One of Them Days" starring Keke Palmer and SZA is currently in the works.
Portland City Council approved an $8.5 Million settlement for Black families displaced from the Albina Neighborhood.
The film adaptation of Children of Blood and Bone has finished principal production. The shoot took place across both South Africa and Spain.
Coco Gauff becomes the first American to win the French Open in 10 years. The last winner was Serena Williams.
Conversations this week
The New York Times spoke to United Masters CEO Steve Stoute about marketing, music, and business.
Clipse talked to GQ Magazine about music, fashion, and culture ahead of their 4th studio album Let God Sort Em Out.
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