Existence briefly narrowed and closed. Its sort of symbolic of how through the years, legislation gets passed and its good and it stands for civil liberties, giving africanamericans and other oppressed groups their rights, but not actually enacted. Reporter juneteenth has always been celebrated with enthusiasm in texas where the tradition originated, and in communities across the country. The celebration has gained added significance this year after weeks of protests and unrest, following the death of george floyd while in Police Custody in minneapolis. A chilling reminder that the promise freedom and dignity under the law delivered to the slaves over 150 years ago remains very much a work in progress. I worked on the obama for America Campaign in 2008 and that campaign was all about hope and change and i still feel that hope and i still need that change. Reporter the popularity of the juneteenth situation has ebbed and flowed over the years and there is now a movement to make it a nat
And around the country similar protests turned violent. Last night protesters in baton rouge blocked police and thats when police enry came in and one one arrested for standing in the road after protesters were repeatedly ordered to get out and stay on the grass. In st. Paul, minnesota protests continued with some people violently targeted the police. At least five st. Paul Police Officers were injured when protesters hurled rocks, bottles, fire works and bricks. No officer was seriously hurt. ni an interstate was closed for five hours and in new york there were mostly peaceful protests. Back in baton rouge more protests are scheduled. One one booked and charged with simple obstruction of a highway. Were told he may get out of jail later today or early tomorrow morning. Thank you. Deray mckesson was scheduled to appear on the broadcast and live streamed his arrest through his phone on social media last night. co youre under arrest. Dont fight me. We turn now to the investigation and af
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And around the country similar protests turned violent. Last night protesters in baton rouge blocked police and thats when police enry came in and one one arrested for standing in the road after protesters were repeatedly ordered to get out and stay on the grass. In st. Paul, minnesota protests continued with some people violently targeted the police. At least five st. Paul Police Officers were injured when protesters hurled rocks, bottles, fire works and bricks. No officer was seriously hurt. ni an interstate was closed for five hours and in new york there were mostly peaceful protests. Back in baton rouge more protests are scheduled. One one booked and charged with simple obstruction of a highway. Were told he may get out of jail later today or early tomorrow morning. Thank you. Deray mckesson was scheduled to appear on the broadcast and live streamed his arrest through his phone on social media last night. co youre under arrest. Dont fight me. We turn now to the investigation and af
And around the country similar protests turned violent. Last night protesters in baton rouge blocked police and thats when police enry came in and one one arrested for standing in the road after protesters were repeatedly ordered to get out and stay on the grass. In st. Paul, minnesota protests continued with some people violently targeted the police. At least five st. Paul Police Officers were injured when protesters hurled rocks, bottles, fire works and bricks. No officer was seriously hurt. ni an interstate was closed for five hours and in new york there were mostly peaceful back in baton rouge more protests are scheduled. One one booked and charged with simple obstruction of a highway. Were told he may get out of jail later today or early tomorrow morning. Thank you. Deray mckesson was scheduled to appear on the broadcast and live streamed his arrest through his phone on social media last night. co youre under arrest. Dont fight me. We turn now to the investigation and aftermath of