legislative efforts

  • Kentucky Governor Enacts Hair Discrimination Ban, Establishes Juneteenth As State Holiday

    Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has signed two significant executive orders: one recognizing Juneteenth as an official state holiday and another prohibiting discrimination based on natural hairstyles, including braids, locs, and twists. These actions position Kentucky among at least 28 states and Washington, D.C., that have formally recognized Juneteenth as a public holiday, as reported by…

  • Young Thug RICO Trial to Resume Amid Controversy Over Music Video Evidence

    The highly publicized RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) trial of rapper Young Thug and his YSL (Young Stoner Life Records) crew is set to resume this week in Georgia. The expected restart of the case makes it one of the lengthiest trials in the state’s history. Scheduled to pick back up on Wednesday,…