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USA Today
3 days ago
- Politics
- USA Today
Juneteenth renews call for reparations for African Americans, advocates say
Juneteenth renews call for reparations for African Americans, advocates say Show Caption Hide Caption Could Black Americans get reparations for centuries of slavery? Lawmakers have been trying to pass reparation bills for descendants of slaves. Here's why it's taken so long - and how it might work. Just the FAQs, USA TODAY WASHINGTON — Despite slim chances of passage and against the backdrop of anti-DEI efforts, some congressional Democrats continue to reintroduce reparations legislation that advocates hope will help build momentum and keep the issue in the forefront. 'Each reintroduction keeps the conversation alive, educates the public and signals to communities across the country that their concerns and histories are being recognized at the highest levels of government,'' said Jason Williams, a professor of Justice Studies at Montclair State University in New Jersey. Ahead of Juneteenth, proponents of reparations for African Americans met last week with mostly Democratic lawmakers on Capitol Hill to urge them to continue the push for federal reparations legislation. 'What better time to introduce policies that are centering repair and truth than at a time when so much disrepair and lies are abundant,'' said Marcus Anthony Hunter, a reparations advocate and a professor of sociology and African American studies at the University of California, Los Angeles. A wide variety of proposals for slavery reparations have been proposed over the years, including mental health care for African American descendants of slaves, investments in infrastructure in historically marginalized communities, or direct payments. Hunter and other advocates urged support for H.R. 40 recently re-introduced by New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker and Massachusetts Rep. Ayanna Pressley, both Democrats. The legislation would create a commission to study reparations and develop proposals. Activists also pushed for the 'Reparations Now Resolution' proposed last month by Rep. Summer Lee, a Democrat from Pennsylvania. It would recognize that the country 'has a moral and legal obligation to provide reparations for the crime of enslavement of Africans and its lasting harm on the lives of millions of Black people in the United States.' The congressional measures, which have no GOP co-sponsors, stand little chance of passage in the Republican-controlled Congress. Republican leaders have opposed reparations saying no one alive was responsible for slavery. In March, Rep. Babin Brian, a Republican from Texas, introduced the ''No Bailout for Reparations Act,' which would prohibit the federal government from providing funds to state or local governments that enact laws providing reparations for slavery. More: The US is grappling with its history of slavery. The blueprint for dealing with it? Some say Brown University The renewed push also comes in the wake of efforts by the Trump administration to dismantle federal programs that support diversity, equity and inclusion. 'It is not lost on us that this Juneteenth, the nation is experiencing a profound backsliding on racial equity,'' Glenn Harris, president of Race Forward, a progressive-leaning national social justice organization, said in a statement. In addition to last week's lobbying led by the National Black Justice Collective, a civil rights organization advocating for LGBTQ+ rights, other groups have also held rallies in D.C. Lawmakers also recently hosted a briefing. 'This Juneteenth, the call for reparations grows louder,'' New Yorkers for Reparations, a coalition of grassroots groups, said in a statement Wednesday. 'As cities and states across the country take historic steps toward repair, New York stands at the forefront, affirming that reparations for Black Americans are not only a moral imperative, but a democratic necessity.'' States look to federal reparations bill as lighthouse The late Rep. John Conyers, a Democrat from Michigan, had introduced H.R. 40 for years. It was named after the '40 acres and a mule'' the federal government had promised freed slaves. Across the country some state and local governments have passed reparation bills, including in Evanston, Illinois, New York and California. In Maryland, Gov. Wes Moore recently vetoed a reparations bill, saying it's not the time for another study and that the state has had related commissions. Advocates said HR 40 has been the blueprint for proposals adopted by local and state governments so it's important to continue the push. 'If we allow that to die on the vine, we're doing a disservice to the national movement because it's the lighthouse,'' Hunter.
Business Wire
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Forward Air and Omni Logistics Recognized for Exceptional Service, Performance, and Partnership
GREENEVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) ('Forward Air' or the 'Company') today announced several awards highlighting the Company's exceptional customer service, operational excellence, and strong commitment to its partners. These honors emphasize the impact Forward Air has on the industry and the value the Company continues to deliver to its customers. Omni Logistics (a Forward Air company) has been named the 2024 International and Domestic Forwarder of the Year by doTERRA International, LLC. This marked the first time a single logistics partner was awarded both the international and domestic distinction by the company. 'Omni has proven to be a trusted strategic partner – consistently delivering our products around the globe with precision and reliability,' said Jordan Rasmussen, Director of International Logistics at doTERRA. GLT Logistics has selected Forward Air as the Commitment to Excellence – Carrier of the Year for 2024. The award underscores Forward's performance, service, and commitment to customer success and highlights the trust built within the strong business relationship. The Omni Logistics Hong Kong team was celebrated with an award from Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) in recognition of their agile support of volume and demand surge in the fourth quarter of 2024. The Omni team quickly scaled to accommodate an overflow of more than 600 pallets while continuing to deliver the premium service expected of the six-year engagement. Expediter Services, LLC presented Forward Air with the Empowerment Award in appreciation for the Company's support of the Women-Owned Business Initiative, a collaborative program between Expediter Services and the Women In Trucking Association. Forward Air has been involved with the initiative since its inception in 2017 and 'has been integral in creating an environment where women-owned businesses can thrive,' said Jason Williams, President and CEO of Expediter Services. 'These accolades are a powerful affirmation of the trust we've built with our customers,' said Shawn Stewart, Chief Executive Officer of Forward Air. 'I'm incredibly proud of this team – our people are what sets us apart and our operational excellence is a testament to their dedication. As our global footprint continues to expand, it's clear our commitment to service, speed, and reliability is making an impact.' About Forward Air Corporation Forward Air is a leading asset-light provider of transportation services across the United States, Canada and Mexico. We provide expedited less-than-truckload services, including local pick-up and delivery, shipment consolidation/deconsolidation, warehousing, and customs brokerage by utilizing a comprehensive national network of terminals. In addition, we offer truckload brokerage services, including dedicated fleet services, and intermodal, first and last-mile, high-value drayage services, both to and from seaports and railheads, dedicated contract and Container Freight Station warehouse and handling services. Forward also operates a full portfolio of multimodal solutions, both domestically and internationally, via Omni Logistics. Omni Logistics is a global provider of air, ocean and ground services for mission-critical freight. We are more than a transportation company. Forward is a single resource for your shipping needs. For more information, visit our website at
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
"Hey, Duke boy, shut the fu*k up and sit in the corner!" - Battier reveals what really happens during players-only meetings in the NBA
"Hey, Duke boy, shut the fu*k up and sit in the corner!" - Battier reveals what really happens during players-only meetings in the NBA originally appeared on Basketball Network. After a storied career at Duke, Shane Battier entered the NBA in 2001, eager to make an impact with the Memphis Grizzlies, who selected him with the sixth overall pick in the 2001 NBA Draft. However, it didn't take long for the 6'8" forward to realize he wasn't in Kansas anymore as the Grizzlies slumped to a 1-11 start to the season, prompting the team to call a players-only meeting. Advertisement Despite being a first-year player, the native of Birmingham, Michigan, believed he could participate in the locker-room discussion. However, Shane soon learned that his status as a former NCAA superstar and a high draft pick didn't mean much among grizzled NBA veterans. Memphis felt the heat early on Although the team had talent (they drafted highly skilled big man Pau Gasol that season), they barely had experience and leadership. In fact, their starting lineup was led by flashy point guard Jason Williams, a 26-year-old who had just gotten traded by the Sacramento Kings. To try and stem the bleeding, the players decided to call a meeting. "So a players-only meeting only happens when you're, you know, getting heat from the media, the fans are on you. All right, look — you're not playing well. Okay, so all the movies say, the captains, the veterans, call a players-only meeting. We're going to air our grievances and have a kumbaya moment, and that's going to propel us to better performance," Battier shared. Advertisement A bona fide winner with the Blue Devils with an impeccable pedigree, having been trained and mentored by the iconic "Coach K," Mike Krzyzewski, Shane was no stranger to being a positive locker room presence. And on this occasion, Battier thought the time was right for him to share his thoughts. "Here I am, full of righteousness, coming from Duke, the Coach K way. Yep. And uh, I'm the first one to stand up, and I say, I got to be honest: the veteran leadership on this team sucks. Very honest, very direct," he disclosed. "And they said, "Hey Duke boy, shut the f**k up. Go sit in the corner. Who are you?' And I was just like, 'Oh man.' I did not read the room." Related: "Dad, you at 17, me at 17, who was better? I said, 'Listen, son...'" - Dominique Wilkins on the moment he realized his son didn't know how great of a player he was A lesson in humility The moment was an eye-opener for Battier into how locker room dynamics in the NBA work. There's a hierarchy, and rookie players like him were expected to simply follow the lead of the veterans. In this situation, the two-time All-Defensive Team member learned a valuable lesson in humility. "Battle" may have come from one of the top college basketball programs in the country with a legendary coach, but in the NBA, he was still a rookie player who needed to earn his place among veteran players. Advertisement "It humbled me, and I realized, man, I can't come in here guns a-blazing, because there's kind of like an ethos, a creed, an unspoken locker room path you got to take to earn credibility. And I hadn't done that to that point. And so I shut my as*, I went to work, right?" Shane recalled. "But I didn't become cynical, didn't become jaded. I wouldn't allow that locker room to change me. So I kept working. And a funny thing happened: the guys who maybe were on the fence and didn't know how to act and win started to have winning attitudes and behaviors. And all of a sudden, you kind of feel the locker room shift a little bit. And we started to believe a little bit," he added. The Grizz finished the 2001-2002 season with a horrendous 23-59 record under head coach Sidney Lowe. However, after Hubie Brown took over the following season, Memphis began showing promise and made three first-round appearances in the NBA Playoffs from 2004-2006. Battier also developed into one of the best defenders in the Association, using his smarts and mastery of angles to make up for a lack of elite athleticism. Related: "I pushed my wife away, I pushed my kids away, I was a jerk" - Battier admits depression almost ruined his life after he retired from the NBA This story was originally reported by Basketball Network on Jun 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Kidoz Inc. Commences Trading on the OTCQB Market in the United States under the symbol KDOZF
VANCOUVER, BC / / June 11, 2025 / Kidoz Inc. (TSXV:KDOZ)(OTCQB:KDOZF) ("Kidoz" or the "Company"), mobile AdTech developer and owner of the market-leading Kidoz Contextual Ad Network ( the Kidoz Publisher SDK and Kidoz Privacy Shield, is pleased to announce that it has qualified for trading on the OTCQB Venture Market in the United States under the symbol "KDOZF". The OTCQB Venture Market is operated by the OTC Markets Group Inc. and the Kidoz's common shares commenced trading Monday June 9, 2025, on the OTCQB under the symbol "KDOZF". The Company's common shares will continue to trade on the TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSXV") under the symbol "KDOZ". "Listing our shares on the OTCQB, a recognized United States securities trading platform, enhances Kidoz's visibility and provides greater liquidity by making it easier for United States investors to access our common stock," said Jason Williams, CEO of Kidoz. "As we continue to grow our presence within the U.S. investment community, this listing comes at a strategic time. We expect rising interest from investors seeking to align with an innovative and growth-oriented technology company like Kidoz." United States investors will now be able to find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the Company on The Company's primary listing remains in Canada on the TSX Venture exchange and the coordinated simultaneous trading of its shares on the OTCQB. This will provide greater visibility and transparency of the Company's share price in the United States and we expect liquidity to be enhanced. For full details of the Company's operations, please refer to the Securities and Exchange Commission website at or the Kidoz Inc. corporate website at or on the website. About Kidoz Inc. Kidoz Inc. (TSXV:KDOZ)(OTCQB:KDOZF) ( (previously TSXV:KIDZ) is a global AdTech software company and the developer of the Kidoz Safe Ad Network, delivering privacy-first, high-performance mobile advertising for children, teens, and families, whose mission is to keep children safe in the complex digital advertising ecosystem. Through its proprietary Kidoz SDK, Privacy Shield, and advanced contextual targeting tools, Kidoz enables safe, compliant ad experiences that adhere to COPPA, GDPR-K, and global standards, without using location or personally identifiable information data tracking commonly used in digital advertising. The Kidoz platform helps app developers monetize their apps with safe and relevant ads, while uniting brands and families in a compliant mobile ecosystem. Google-certified and Apple-approved, the Kidoz network reaches hundreds of millions of users monthly, and is trusted by leading brands including Mattel, LEGO, Disney, and Kraft. Kidoz offers both managed and programmatic media solutions, including SSP, DSP, and Ad Exchange capabilities and provides a platform for mobile app publishers to monetize their active users through display, rich media, and video ads. Trusted by top brands and developers, Kidoz runs campaigns in over 60 countries and generates the majority of its revenue from AdTech advertising. The Company also operates Prado, its wholly owned over-13 division. For brands, Prado enables scaled access with high quality inventory and audience engagement across teens, families, and general audiences. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe harbor" for forward-looking statements. Certain information included in this press release (as well as information included in oral statements or other written statements made or to be made by the company) contains statements that are forward-looking, such as statements relating to anticipated future success of the company. Such forward-looking information involves important risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect anticipated results in the future and, accordingly, such results may differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of the company. For a description of additional risks and uncertainties, please refer to the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Specifically, readers should read the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F, filed with the SEC and the Annual Financial Statements and Management Discussion & Analysis filed on SEDAR on April 24, 2025, and the prospectus filed under Rule 424(b) of the Securities Act on March 9, 2005 and the SB2 filed July 17, 2007, and the TSX Venture Exchange Listing Application for Common Shares filed on June 29, 2015 on SEDAR, for a more thorough discussion of the Company's financial position and results of operations, together with a detailed discussion of the risk factors involved in an investment in Kidoz Inc. For more information contact:Henry BromleyCFOir@ 374-2163 Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. SOURCE: Kidoz Inc. 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Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Yahoo
How many inmates are still on the run from New Orleans jail? What are their charges?
The massive manhunt for 10 inmates who broke out of a New Orleans jail stretched into its 12th day May 28 as two remaining escapees continued to evade authorities. The inmates fled the Orleans Parish jail on May 16. Authorities said the group pulled open defective cell doors, ripped out a toilet to create a hole in the jail and then climbed a wall to escape. Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams told USA TODAY the escape appeared to be an "inside job." At least 13 people have been arrested for allegedly aiding the inmates. Authorities are offering awards of up to $20,000 per inmate for information leading to their arrests. Louisiana State Police have pledged to "pursue every lead" until the inmates who remain at-large are once again in custody. Here's what to know about the inmates who are being sought: Two of the 10 inmates who escaped from the jail are still at-large. Kendell Myles, Robert Moody and Dkenan Dennis were taken back in custody within hours of their escape. Days later, Gary Price and Corey Boyd were nabbed in New Orleans, according to Louisiana State Police. On May 26, Lenton Vanburen was captured in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, while Leo Tate and Jermaine Donald were arrested in Walker County, Texas. Like true crime? Check out Witness: A library of true crime stories The search is continuing for Antoine Massey, 32, and Derrick Groves, 27. More: Who are the inmates still on the run from a New Orleans jail? Groves was convicted of two charges of second-degree murder and two charges of attempted second-degree murder in October in connection with a shooting during Mardi Gras in 2018. Groves also has been awaiting sentencing on a manslaughter charge since October. He also faces a charge of battery against a correctional facility employee, the Associated Press reported, citing court records. Massey is charged with domestic abuse involving strangulation and theft of a motor vehicle, according to Orleans Parish records. There also is a warrant for his arrest in St. Tammany Parish for second-degree rape, second-degree kidnapping, domestic abuse involving strangulation and violation of a protective order involving battery stemming from an incident in November, the parish's sheriff's office told USA TODAY. Contributing: John Bacon and Michael Loria This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: These are the inmates still on the run after New Orleans jail escape
