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Source: Americans Against Antisemitism
(Bonus Report)
Monday, June 8, 2020
Commuters in Face Masks on the Subway as N.Y.C. Begins Reopening
The New York Times: After months of a devastating outbreak, the city is officially back in
business, with as many as 400,000 people returning to work.
Click here for the report.
'Your Day is Coming TRAITOR': Brooklyn Court Officer Suspended After Posting 'Sickening' Meme Depicting Obama Lynching
The New York Daily News: Sgt. Terri Pinto Napolitano posted the vile meme to her Facebook over
the weekend, showing former president Barack Obama swinging from a
noose, according to screen grabs shared with the Daily News.
Click here for the report.
Happening in Harlem: Lunch Break Talk on Black Joy Matters
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#UnitedWeDance to Showcase Over 30 Top Deejays
ImageNation: In the midst of the uprising, let's not forget that June is still Black Music Month.
Join us on Facebook Live at 12:30 p.m. (EST) on June 10th for a discussion about the music documentary Thee Debauchery Ball (TDB), with filmmaker David Weathersby; TDB founder Khari B., DJ HK of South Africa's Husky Records, Marko Nobles of Rhythm & Soul Radio, and Erika Jones of TDB.
Join us on Facebook Live at 12:30 p.m. (EST) on June 10th for a discussion about the music documentary Thee Debauchery Ball (TDB), with filmmaker David Weathersby; TDB founder Khari B., DJ HK of South Africa's Husky Records, Marko Nobles of Rhythm & Soul Radio, and Erika Jones of TDB.
The discussion will be moderated by ImageNation founder, Moikgantsi Kgama.
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echos the call for the arrest and prosecution of the murderers of
George Floyd, Ahmaud Abery, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade and countless
others that have been killed and terrorized. We thank the protesters and
urge them to please wear masks, because COVID-19 is killing us faster
than the police.
During this fight against hate, let's remember that #BlackJoyMatters. The Debauchery Ball and #BeDebaucherous are a way of escaping the madness, and going to a safe place where Black people can be free, if only for a short while. June 12th thru June 25th, join us and 30+ DJ's around the globe, united to celebrate Black lives, #UnitedWeDance because #BlackJoyMatters.
During this fight against hate, let's remember that #BlackJoyMatters. The Debauchery Ball and #BeDebaucherous are a way of escaping the madness, and going to a safe place where Black people can be free, if only for a short while. June 12th thru June 25th, join us and 30+ DJ's around the globe, united to celebrate Black lives, #UnitedWeDance because #BlackJoyMatters.
Sunday, June 7, 2020
Now Available: COVID-19 & Workers’ Compensation Q&A
The New York State Workers' Compensation Board has published a COVID-19 & Workers’ Compensation Q&A document to answer questions about workers’ compensation benefits to employees who get COVID-19 while on the job. This Q&A is available on the Board’s website and its content is outlined below.
For employees: If you believe you became ill with COVID-19 due to your work, you should tell your employer as soon as possible, file an Employee Claim (Form C-3) with the Board, and see a doctor to obtain a diagnosis. For more details, please see the How Do I File a Claim? section below.
For employers: If a worker reports that they are sick due to a workplace exposure, you must contact your workers’ compensation insurance carrier immediately. The insurance carrier then has 18 days to act on the claim and must begin paying benefits within this time frame if the claim is accepted. Please share this information with your employees.
Source: The New York State Workers' Compensation Board
For employees: If you believe you became ill with COVID-19 due to your work, you should tell your employer as soon as possible, file an Employee Claim (Form C-3) with the Board, and see a doctor to obtain a diagnosis. For more details, please see the How Do I File a Claim? section below.
For employers: If a worker reports that they are sick due to a workplace exposure, you must contact your workers’ compensation insurance carrier immediately. The insurance carrier then has 18 days to act on the claim and must begin paying benefits within this time frame if the claim is accepted. Please share this information with your employees.
Source: The New York State Workers' Compensation Board
Legislation Signed Banning Price Gouging of PPE in New York
On June 6, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation (S.8189/A.10270) banning price gouging of personal protective equipment (PPE). During the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been countless instances of egregious price gouging, particularly of critical medical supplies - such as masks and hand sanitizer - that are desperately needed by our hospitals and other health care facilities. This legislation will help ensure access to these critical supplies for health care workers and the general public.
"From the beginning of this pandemic we've seen too many instances of retailers taking advantage of this dire situation and charging exorbitant prices for critical medical supplies," Governor Cuomo said. "By banning price gouging on personal protective equipment, we are helping to ensure our health care workers - who have been working tirelessly to save lives at great personal danger to themselves - and the public have access to these supplies, while holding these unscrupulous retailers accountable for attempting to capitalize on the fear of others."
New York Attorney General Letitia James said, "New Yorkers can rest assured that our office will fight every day to ensure they are not taken advantage of during the coronavirus pandemic or any other emergency our state may face in the future. Since this pandemic began, we have received over 7,000 price gouging complaints related to COVID-19 and gone after the bad actors behind these unlawful acts, but today's law will vastly expand our efforts to protect New Yorkers' wallets, as well as the bottom lines of small businesses and taxpayer dollars. We are focused on protecting all New Yorkers now and in the future. We applaud Governor Cuomo for signing this bill into law, and Senator Hoylman and Assemblywoman Rozic for their support and partnership in passing this important legislation so that our office can continue its work protecting New Yorkers."
Senator Brad Hoylman said, "Pandemic profiteers need to get the hell out of New York. It's outrageous that these lowlifes have tried to make a quick buck off of our state's valiant efforts to save the lives of COVID-19 patients and protect frontline medical workers from infection, so I'm glad our bill signed into law today will significantly expand New York's price gouging statute to allow Attorney General Tish James to crack down on price gougers. I'm grateful to have worked with Attorney General James, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Sponsor Nily Rozic to craft this bill. I applaud Governor Cuomo for signing our legislation today, and thank Consumer Reports, AARP and NYPIRG for their support."
Assembly Member Nily Rozic said, "This legislation strengthens and expands the New York State price gouging statute after the COVID-19 pandemic exposed glaring flaws in the law. This new law will ensure that New Yorkers have access to the products and care required without paying excessive and unreasonable prices. As we face new challenges to contain the pandemic, we must protect consumers when they are particularly vulnerable. I thank Governor Cuomo for signing this essential legislation into law and providing the Attorney General the tools to make certain that no one can prey on consumers' fears and cause widespread panic during this health crisis."
Source: The Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
"From the beginning of this pandemic we've seen too many instances of retailers taking advantage of this dire situation and charging exorbitant prices for critical medical supplies," Governor Cuomo said. "By banning price gouging on personal protective equipment, we are helping to ensure our health care workers - who have been working tirelessly to save lives at great personal danger to themselves - and the public have access to these supplies, while holding these unscrupulous retailers accountable for attempting to capitalize on the fear of others."
New York Attorney General Letitia James said, "New Yorkers can rest assured that our office will fight every day to ensure they are not taken advantage of during the coronavirus pandemic or any other emergency our state may face in the future. Since this pandemic began, we have received over 7,000 price gouging complaints related to COVID-19 and gone after the bad actors behind these unlawful acts, but today's law will vastly expand our efforts to protect New Yorkers' wallets, as well as the bottom lines of small businesses and taxpayer dollars. We are focused on protecting all New Yorkers now and in the future. We applaud Governor Cuomo for signing this bill into law, and Senator Hoylman and Assemblywoman Rozic for their support and partnership in passing this important legislation so that our office can continue its work protecting New Yorkers."
Senator Brad Hoylman said, "Pandemic profiteers need to get the hell out of New York. It's outrageous that these lowlifes have tried to make a quick buck off of our state's valiant efforts to save the lives of COVID-19 patients and protect frontline medical workers from infection, so I'm glad our bill signed into law today will significantly expand New York's price gouging statute to allow Attorney General Tish James to crack down on price gougers. I'm grateful to have worked with Attorney General James, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Sponsor Nily Rozic to craft this bill. I applaud Governor Cuomo for signing our legislation today, and thank Consumer Reports, AARP and NYPIRG for their support."
Assembly Member Nily Rozic said, "This legislation strengthens and expands the New York State price gouging statute after the COVID-19 pandemic exposed glaring flaws in the law. This new law will ensure that New Yorkers have access to the products and care required without paying excessive and unreasonable prices. As we face new challenges to contain the pandemic, we must protect consumers when they are particularly vulnerable. I thank Governor Cuomo for signing this essential legislation into law and providing the Attorney General the tools to make certain that no one can prey on consumers' fears and cause widespread panic during this health crisis."
Source: The Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
Friday, June 5, 2020
The Genesis of Black Rage: A Video for Whites Who Don't Understand
Warning: This video contains a brutally honest assessment and strong language.
David Jones Media: On Saturday May 30th filmmaker and photographer David Jones of David
Jones Media felt compelled to go out and serve the community in some
way. He decided to use his art to try and explain the events that were
currently impacting our lives. On day two, Sunday the 31st, he activated
his dear friend author Kimberly Jones to tag along and conduct
interviews. During a moment of downtime he captured these powerful words
from her and felt the world couldn’t wait for the full length
documentary, they needed to hear them now.
Brooklyn Man Was Arrested for Curfew Violation. The FBI Interrogated Him About His Political Beliefs.
Joel Feingold was in his apartment in Brooklyn when he heard
the sound of police beating protesters outside of his building Wednesday
night. Having spent much of the week in the streets joining the waves
of demonstrations against police brutality currently sweeping the
nation, Feingold rushed outside. He was swiftly tossed to the ground by a
senior New York City police officer in a white shirt, thrown in a
police van, and placed under arrest along with four other individuals
for having ostensibly violated a recently imposed curfew on New York
City residents.
Feingold and the others were taken to the NYPD’s 78th Precinct, where they were told that they were being cited for violating the city’s 8 p.m. curfew. It was there, Feingold told The Intercept, that they were interrogated by the NYPD and the FBI about their political beliefs and their reasons for participating in the nationwide protests — subjects that should, under the Constitution and local NYPD rules, be off-limits from law enforcement inquiries following an alleged curfew violation.
After being processed and taken to a cell, Feingold said he and the three men he was locked up with were approached by two men in plainclothes. “One of them is from NYPD intelligence and the other is an FBI agent,” he said. Feingold said a third officer confirmed the affiliations of the two men as they were being discharged. The FBI agent’s line of questioning was clearly focused on his political views.
“We want to know who’s hijacking your movement and making it violent,” Feingold recalled the agent saying. “That is what he said verbatim.”
Click here for the full report.
Source: The Intercept_
Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis Hearing on Racial Health Disparities
C-SPAN: The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis held a virtual hearing on racial health disparities and the COVID-19 pandemic. Medical doctors and health care advocates shared data and research on disparities among communities of color, including African Americans, Latinos, Asian and Pacific Americans, and Native Americans. One emergency medicine physician on the panel told members that racial health disparities were “profound and persistent” and that “living in this country has essentially made Black Americans sick.” Several members also addressed the racial tensions and protests across the U.S. surrounding the of death George Floyd.
This report was published on the network on June 4.
Senator Rand Paul Blocks Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Bill
C-SPAN: Kentucky Republican Senator Rand Paul blocks the bipartisan Emmet Till Anti-Lynching bill from moving forward in the Senate arguing that it was too broad in scope and needs to be amended. The measure was passed by the House in February by a vote of 410-4. A similar bill passed in the Senate last year. Following Senator Paul's remarks, Senators Kamala Harris (D-CA) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) rise in opposition to his amendment. Alaska Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski closes out debate on the legislation with some personal reflections on racial inequality.
This report was published on the network on June 4.
Coronavirus in Canada: Flawed Data Influenced Policies on Hydroxychloroquine
This report was published on YouTube on June 4.
JustLeadershipUSA Denounces Police Violence, Demands Real Criminal Justice Reform
NEW YORK — As protests against the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police continue across the country and around the world, JustLeadershipUSA President and CEO DeAnna Hoskins issued the following statement:
"As formerly incarcerated people, we know that there are legions of Black and Brown people brutalized and killed by law enforcement officials every day. We stand in solidarity with our communities calling for an end to police violence and we demand public officials put an end to the disproportionate treatment of communities and adopt policies to decarcerate the U.S.
“We reject the racist and classist system of policing and punishment perpetrated against Black and Brown communities in the name of safety. We know that true public safety is fostered in well-resourced communities that have access to food and housing security, living wage jobs, equitable education opportunities and quality health care.
“We demand that local, state and federal governments divert funding from the criminal legal system to build communities. Directly Impacted people and communities have a plan that public officials can build upon to ensure that the communities ravaged by the judicial and carceral systems get the resources they need to rebuild and thrive.
“How many Black lives will be taken before the United States ends the carnage? We need bold leadership to make real change — not feigned outrage at George Floyd’s and Breonna Taylor’s deaths from politicians who continue to pass budgets that feed money to the racist criminal legal system — the very monster that took their lives, along with the lives of countless, unnamed Black people.
“We urge them to shut down jails and prisons and open health facilities, build affordable housing and provide living wage jobs. If you stand in solidarity with us, then you must support tearing down the system that is killing us and our communities. Invest in our communities, instead of spending billions to hunt us down only to cage or kill us.”
Family Seeks for Answers After Inmate Dies 3 Months Before Release
This report was published on YouTube on June 4.
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Unidentified Federal Police Prompt Fears Amid Protests in Washington
The New York Times: The Trump administration has deployed phalanxes of officers in riot gear and no identifiable markings to police demonstrations in the capital. Democrats want to know who they are.
Click here for the report.
George Floyd Memorial Service in Minneapolis
CBS News: George Floyd will be remembered at a memorial service Thursday afternoon in Minneapolis, where he died last week in police custody. Civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton and family attorney Benjamin Crump are among the speakers.
The Tuskegee Airmen Profiled in 'Courage+Valor'
In commemoration of the 76th anniversary of D-Day this week, the
Tuskegee Airmen are highlighted in the fifth short film Courage+Valor: Stories that Inspire from two-time Academy Award®-winning
Moriah Films.
The Tuskegee Airmen were a small group of dedicated, talented, and courageous African American pilots and crews who courageously fought for the U.S. in WWII despite facing racism and segregation at home.
In 2012, members of the Tuskegee Airmen accepted the Simon Wiesenthal Center’s Medal of Valor at an award ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
The Tuskegee Airmen were a small group of dedicated, talented, and courageous African American pilots and crews who courageously fought for the U.S. in WWII despite facing racism and segregation at home.
In 2012, members of the Tuskegee Airmen accepted the Simon Wiesenthal Center’s Medal of Valor at an award ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Source: The Simon Wiesenthal Center
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