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
Innocent protesters as well and the solution is simple. Force reform and defunding. Lets demilitarize our police. Calling for the defunding of the sjpd. The city released a memo from the mayor and Council Members officially calling for changes to the Police Manual including banning the use of rubber projectiles to disperse crowds. Today it is less than shortsighted, they are literally backwards looking. The San Jose Police chief announced a similar ban earlier in the week. A decision critics say is too little, too late. The county supervisor wants to look at tactics in the Sheriffs Office and today he formally called for new limits of deputys use of teargas and rubber projectiles and added his support for the cant wait propose wi proposal. There is really no doubt that our criminal Justice System is deeply flawed and existing policies allow abuse and in some instances foster it. Reporter they issued a statement saying it is reviewing all of their tactics and banned the socalled choke r
Occupy a sixblock area of the city. President trump calls the protesters domestic terrorists. How long will the socalled autonomous zone remain autonomous . And push for justice. After this incident between a protester and Police Received worldwide attention, one American City has become a new flashpoint for anger over officer abuse. Well talk with the mayor of buffalo, new york, about handling the crisis and how to heal the divide. First, we begin this morning with a look at todays eye opener, your world in 90 secon seconds. When you start seeing more hospitalizations, thats a surefire sign youre going in the wrong direction. We dont want it to get out of hand again. Reporter an alarming increase in coronavirus cases across nearly half of the country. Even as they push forward with reopening. The foolhardiness is being season. Reporter concern is growing about the increase in cases. This is essentially a statewide yellow light. Reporter President Trump said hes rescheduled his First C
Tonight, most of the smoke seen copping from pier 45, new details on artifacts lost during this fire. On monday, good afternooner newsom is set to announce guidelines for opening churches. Hot weather is arriving tomorrow. Weve tracking a heat wave that is going to last several days. We will take a look at how hot we get in the accuweather forecast. Abc 7 news at 11 00 starts right now. Religious leaders will decide when and how to reopen. On friday, President Trump called churches essential and said they should reopen. Governor newsom has yet to announce his plan for the state. Good evening. Im eric thomas. In the bay area, some faith leaders say they are ready to reopen. Others say no matter the guidelines, it is still not safe. Luz pena spoke to people on both sides of the issue and joins us live now from the newsroom. Reporter after the announcement from president donald trump, the california governor good afternoon newsom says he is working on safety guidelines for places of worsh
You cant tell if st a rave or just rush hour on the 405. That is the party scene for adults in germany. And the good news is in china kids can also get back to having fun too. Disneyland in shanghai just reopened today and this could pave the way for disney world in orlando to open. Giving you an idea what to expect. The park in china will be kept at less than 30 capacity, lines and rides are going to be spaced out to meet social distancing guide lines and visitors will be screened for fever. Characters also are no longer getting hugs or high fives but visiter can still take selfies. Yes, this is great news. Disneyland shanghai is back in business, just with a few added Safety Measures such as no hugs the characters, you know like cinderella, ariel and snow white. And i know that is really going to suck for all the kids and thaird creepy dads. I think staying away from disney charges say great idea, especially donald duck, that dude doesnt wear pants and spits when he talked, a oneman