the u. s. supreme court. it s 1st major decision on gun control in over a decade. the court took issue with how new york provided licenses to carry concealed firearms. applicants in new york had to prove a special need for self protection to carry a concealed gun outside of their homes. but the court has instead placed that burden of proof on the state. it ruled that because americans have a constitutional rights to carry guns and public states must justified denying a permit. while the decision invalidated several states regulations, it said authorities can still restrict permits based on objective factors such as age and training for the plaintiffs who brought the case forward. the ruling was a welcome one. the lawful and legal gun owner of new york state is no longer going to be persecuted by laws that i have nothing to do with the safety of the people. and i will do nothing to make the people safer. but gun control advocates disagree, fearing it could undermine similar re
Obamas. The center is a one of a Kind Research institution debt dedicated to collection and interpretation of global black experience and in january the center was named the National Historic landmark by the National Park service so they know what you all know. She land mack status recognizes the vast collection of materials that represent the history and culture of people to of african descent and our exhibitions, Film Screenings and conversation wes have woven the narrative that shapes our nation and world and we hope you are able to explore our archival collection which has over ten million items and come here for the Public Programs and then visit one of our five divisions to find rare books, photographs other, kinds of collections and other resources. So i would tell you about the rest of the program for february but since its black history month, every mock here the schomburg center. Ill tale you about back mystery month in march have a womens festival. This year well feature on