Washington D.C. - Former President Trump was acquitted in his second impeachment trial on the charge of inciting an insurrection for the January 6 Capitol riot. The vote, largely down political lines, found Former President Trump guilty by a 57-43 vote. A supermajority would have been needed to conv
By Andy Rieger | For The Transcript Feb 14, 2021
Feb 14, 2021
Black social critic-comedian Dick Gregory receives a standing ovation for his speech at the Oklahoma Memorial Union Ballroom in February 1971 as part of OU Black Heritage week. He was introduced to the OU crowd by Dr. George Henderson. Photo Provided
âA community that is divided will never thrive.â
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Dr. Belinda Higgs Hyppolite
The reminder from OUâs Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion was delivered at Tuesdayâs Norman City Council meeting as she accepted Mayor Breea Clarkâs proclamation. February is Black History Month in Norman.
There is no shortage of such history here or in the entire state. Itâs often overlooked or downplayed in light of other issues.
“There s no question, none, that President Trump is practically and morally responsible for provoking the events of the day,” Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says Saturday after the verdict, adding that the riot at the Capitol was a “foreseeable consequence of the growing crescendo of false statements, conspiracy theories, and reckless hyperbole” from Trump after his election loss. (Photo: Congress.gov/Getty Images)
With seven Republicans voting with all Democrats to convict, the Senate nevertheless voted Saturday afternoon to acquit former President Donald Trump, in his second impeachment trial, of a single charge of incitement of insurrection.
Americans, and apparently most senators, were under the impression that the Saturday session would feature closing arguments and perhaps a verdict.