observation of juneteenth as a federal holiday coming as our largest blue state has a historic conversation on reparations for its black residents. i am conflicted tonight. as i watch any number of republican politicians and voters pledge the enduring support for donald trump, seeking a return to the white house well facing a 37 count federal indictment after years of white racial grievance for political gain, paving the way for other gop politicians including the 2024 competitors to attack racial progress in public life. i struggle to justify why, in my mind, america deserves a day off for work, made possible by black history so many republicans now insist should be banned from our institutions. despite the conflict in, me i m still grateful to see that black history recognized at a national level. i just want to see our nation at large are in the holiday created in its name. me now is congressman barbara lee the democrat of california. currently running for the u.s. sen
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off, and retailers such as walmart, ikea, and dollar tree have begun marketing juneteenth merchandise to their customers. i m pleased to see the rise and national profile of juneteenth. but i also hope that the bay can be used to spark a deeper dialogue on topics important to african americans. including the issue of reparations. earlier this month, lawmakers in new york voted to join states such as california and creating commissions to examine the persistent economic political and educational disparities. as a result of slavery. and to generate workable proposals for how we can materially redress address these wrongs. not everyone is on board with the idea of reparations. but i would argue recent
be banned from our institutions. despite the conflict in, me i m still grateful to see that black history recognized at a national level. i just want to see our nation at large are in the holiday created in its name. me now is congressman barbara lee the democrat of california. currently running for the u.s. senate for the state of california. congresswoman, we appreciate you joining us. happy juneteenth in advance of tomorrow. before we get to, that i do want to touch on donald trump s federal indictment over his handling of classified materials. president biden has, for the most part been silent regarding indictment. you republican colleagues in congress and on the other hand continue to minimize the charges against trump. conflating those charges with his alleged crime. they say with president biden.