Freedom riders sentences posthumously vacated

Civil-rights leader Bayard Rustin and three other men who were sentenced to work on a chain gang in North Carolina after they launched the first of the freedom rides to challenge Jim Crow laws had their sentences posthumously vacated Friday, more than seven decades later.

During a special session Friday leading up to the weekend celebration of Juneteenth, North Carolina Superior Court Judge Allen Baddour dismissed charges against civil rights leader Bayard Rustin, Andrew Johnson, James Felmet and Igal Roodenko.

Judge Baddour, along with his decision, issued an emotional apology.

“Today’s session is an opportunity for us to make an amends publicly… We failed these men in Orange County, in Chapel Hill,” said Baddour. “We failed their cause and we failed to deliver justice in our community. And for that, I apologize.”

“While this judicial action is taking place 75 years after the injustice occurred, never should we falter in examining past wrongs, seeking reparation, and lifting those heavy burdens from our hearts and minds so that future generations may know justice,” said Renee Price, chairman of the Orange County Board of Commissioners.

Whoopi Goldberg Delivers Warning to Clarence Thomas: “Better Hope They Don’t Come for You”

Supreme Court Justice Justice Clarence Thomas helped overturn Roe v. Wade and now seems poised to reconsider other previously protected rights like contraception, same sex marriage and same sex relationships. The View host Whoopi Goldberg sent a stark warning for Thomas.

She warned , “Well, he better hope that they don’t come for you, Clarence, and say you should not be married to your wife — who happens to be white, because they will move that, and you better hope that nobody says ‘you know you’re not in the constitution you’re back to being a quarter of a person.'”

Chicago mayor, Lori Lightfoot says F*** Clarence Thomas at Pride parade

During Chicago's Pride parade, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said what many in the United States would like to say to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas (BKA Uncle Clarence) right now. Watch her NSFW comments below:

LORI LIGHTFOOT: "F*ck Clarence Thomas"pic.twitter.com/Pq5yTMxaIZ

— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) June 27, 2022

Stacey Abrams: Senate should lift filibuster to codify Roe vs Wade

Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams tells CNN's Jake Tapper that the Senate should sidestep the filibuster to pass abortion and voting rights.

On #CNNSOTU, Georgia gubernatorial candidate @staceyabrams tells @jaketapper that the Senate should sidestep the filibuster to pass abortion rights. https://t.co/54qmO057p5

— State of the Union (@CNNSotu) June 26, 2022

African Americans in Gaming sign partnership deal with SBC

SBC and African Americans in Gaming have agreed to a deal that sees the organization become a strategic partner of the leading sports betting and igaming event in North America. The partnership comes ahead of the SBC Summit North America 2022, taking place at Meadowlands Exposition Center, New Jersey, July 12-14.

The African Americans in Gaming act as a professional support organization for African Americans throughout the gaming industry and welcomes operators, suppliers, legislators, board members, and other industry professionals. 

The organization’s focus lies on advancing the ownership, employment, governance, and regulatory impact of African American interests. Alex Dixon, CEO & President of Q Casino and Co-chair of the organization, has also made it his mission to coach and mentor future executives to ensure more diversity in the industry.

The new strategic partner will throw the ‘African Americans in Gaming’ networking event during the leading sports betting and igaming tradeshow next month. Better Collective, a digital sports media group and a prominent affiliate in U.S. and European markets, will sponsor and host the event at Booth 223 on Thursday, July 14, at 2:00 PM.

The partnership with the African Americans in Gaming will help SBC drive awareness of its busy schedule of industry events. From its side, SBC will give the organization a platform to share insights on making the sports betting and online casino industry more diverse. 

Alex Dixon, Co-Chair of African Americans in Gaming, said: “My goal at SBC Summit North America is to have some friendly discussions with industry stakeholders on the value of the African American consumer, who is currently massively overlooked by the industry. I believe the industry needs to start working on acquiring data that will help them realize the true potential of this customer segment and optimize their strategies accordingly to maximize their revenues. The problem is – nobody has this data. This is something that needs to change. I am confident SBC will help us share our message.”

Cristian Robalino, VP of Marketing, Americas, at SBC, said: “It is essential for SBC to ensure that our events encourage discussions on inclusivity. Making the industry more diverse and examining the value of the African American consumer can be instrumental for the future success of the companies operating in the United States.”

The SBC Summit North America will allow access to the industry’s most innovative products and expose its visitors to two full days of thought-provoking content. The conference will host multiple panel discussions outlining the state of the industry in North America, the challenges faced, and the issues surrounding the legalization of sports betting and online casino gaming in the region. 

You can purchase your ticket to SBC Summit North America 2022 by visiting the official website.