Why The 'Race Card' Is Played

'An Archive. Proof of Institutional, Systematic Racism. Throughout History, and in Today's Society. In America and Abroad.' https://www.whytheracecardisplayed.com

President Trump threatened to implement the Insurrection Act to quell protests. What are the limits to his power and could he implement martial law? Federal law enforcement officers have used unmarked vehicles to detain protesters in Portland, according to news reports and at least one protester who spoke to USA TODAY. As arrests of Portland protesters by unidentified federal agents gained national attention Friday, the U.S. Attorney for Oregon announced he would request an investigation into the matter. “Based on news accounts circulating that allege federal law enforcement detained two protestors without probable cause, I have requested the Department of Homeland Security Office of the Inspector General to open a separate investigation directed specifically at the actions of DHS personnel,” Billy Williams said in a statement Friday. Williams is the top federal law enforcement official in the state. Oregon's governor and Portland's mayor demanded the troops be withdrawn

CHANGES BECAUSE OF BLM Here is a roundup of some concrete changes that have happened as a direct result of the ongoing Black Lives Matter movement.  POLICE REFORM Redskins Defunding or moving police funds to social programs Ban choke holds knee on neck No knock warrants banned Establish a police misconduct database police department budget cuts to resignations and the removal of monuments and statues. police reform and accountability from corporations and companies with racially discriminatory policies. Honorable mentions Over seas legislation on police reform, including banning chokeholds and forcing federal police officers to use body and dashboard cameras.

The resolution does not give direct payments to descendants of slaves, but instead allocates money to areas that traditionally see racial disparities. Those areas include an effort to increase minority home ownership and access to affordable housing. Investments will also be made to increase minority business ownership and career opportunities. Other priorities include closing gaps in health care, education, pay and fairness within the criminal justice system. https://www.wyff4.com/article/dashboa...

From CNN: According to the source, “Lift Every Voice and Sing” will be played before “The Star-Spangled Banner.” This will begin with the nationally televised first game of the season, which is on September 10, when the defending Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, host the Houston Texans. The song also will be played during the full slate of those Week 1 Sunday afternoon games, during Sunday Night Football and during the two ESPN Monday night games, the source says. Additionally, the source says that the league is working collaboratively with players to recognize victims of systemic racism throughout the season. Among the items being discussed with players are adding names of victims on helmet decals or jerseys patches, as well as educational programs and storytelling (such as additional PSAs about the victims and their families). https://www.towleroad.com/2020/07/boy...

Lewis Hamilton vows to spend life fighting racism after black power salute Lewis Hamilton said he is in a lifelong struggle to fight racism after he gave the black power salute following his win at the Styrian Grand Prix. Hamilton raised his right fist in the gesture made famous by the athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos at the 1968 Olympic Games when he climbed from his car and again when he was on the podium. “Racism is going to be here for longer than our time here,” Hamilton said. “People of colour who are subject to racism don’t have time. We have to commit to push for equality and continue to raise awareness. “A lot of work needs to go on in F1, the FIA need to be part of it, the drivers need to be a part of it. We are going to be fighting and pushing for it all year. For me this is going to be a lifelong thing.” https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theg...

'An Archive. Proof of Institutional, Systematic Racism. Throughout History, and in Today's Society. In America and Abroad.' https://www.whytheracecardisplayed.com