Civil rights leaders are gathering in Jacksonville, Florida, to push back against the rise of hate and white extremist violence following a mass shooting of three Black Americans. Efforts to combat anti-Black hate in the state have been exacerbated by actions taken by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, including banning Black history courses and books by Black authors. Civil rights leaders have asked President Joe Biden to bring last year’s United We Stand anti-hate summit to Jacksonville. The summit’s location is not only in response to the recent shooting but also a statement against racist policies in Florida. Additionally, the article discusses the sentencing of an Afro-Cuban member of the Proud Boys for his involvement in the January 6 insurrection and provides updates on COVID-19 cases and its impact on Black America.
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