1. U.S. Rep. Bush’s Bill Presses for Non-Police Responders in Mental Health Cases
What You Need To Know:
Before she made history as the first Black woman to represent the state of Missouri in the U.S. Congress, Cori Bush was a nurse specializing in mental health.
2. Department of Justice Sues Georgia Over New Voting Law
What You Need To Know:
As efforts to introduce a federal voting rights law stall on Capitol Hill, officials at the Justice Department announced it is suing the state of Georgia over its new restrictive voting law.
3. Coronavirus Update: Black Farmers’ Pandemic Aid Blocked Amid Discrimination Lawsuits
What We Need To Know:
Two federal judges have blocked the release of debt-relief payments to Black, Brown and other farmers of color
4. Olympic Athlete Gwen Berry Hammers Competition and Conservative Critics
What You Need To Know:
Track and field athlete Gwen Berry is neither a stranger to competition nor standing up for herself.
5. Markets Raise A Glass To OG Wine As Black Investors Take Note
What You Need To Know:
Propped up by a lively secondary market, the current valuation for wine stands at $300 billion globally, making it a very investable asset class.
WATCH: What You Need To Know — June 29, 2021: Black Farmers’ Aid Blocked — Georgia Sued — Non-Police Responders was originally published on blackamericaweb.com
