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Police reform legislation remains locked up in Congress as the country marks one year since the death of George Floyd

Tuesday marks one year since George Floyd was killed by former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin. His death sparked worldwide protests over police brutality and racial injustice. President Biden had hoped to mark the day by signing a police reform bill, but lawmakers continue to negotiate the terms of the legislation. David Johns, the executive director of the National Black Justice Coalition, discusses the progress made toward racial equality since Floyd’s death and what police reform will mean for the country. Source

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Donor creates scholarship for straight-A athletes

An anonymous donor created a scholarship to motivate one high school’s Black football players to get straight As. They can earn $25,000 each high school semester they get perfect grades. Mark Strassmann shares more. Source

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Lawmakers continue police reform negotiations

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is continuing discussions on a police reform bill that can pass the Senate. Lorenzo Boyd, chief diversity officer at the Unviersity of New Haven, spoke to “Red and Blue” host Elaine Quijano about potential measures that could be included in the bill. Source

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