Weekly Roundup - May 30
The past year has been a wildly illuminating and revolutionary twelve months to live through. At Making Space, we prioritize music education and the right for students to have access to a quality and meaningful learning experience in the arts, but we understand that social, cultural, and racial justice are obstacles on the journey to creating a more equitable society that supports the mission of organization like Making Space in Music.
These Weekly Roundup posts are designed to help make us more aware of these issues so we can combat them intentionally, strategically; and with facts, science, and a deep understanding of the world.
Black Lives Matter activist in critical condition after being shot in head in London
Black Lives Matter activist Sasha Johnson is in critical condition after being shot in head in London, according to her political party
‘On the Ashes of Tragedy’: Mixed Emotions on Anniversary of George Floyd’s Death
Over the past year, as the country grappled with the aftermath of Mr. Floyd’s killing, many cities have faced a surge in gun violence that has forced political leaders to reconsider how far they are willing to go to reimagine public safety.
GOP senators block bill to create Capitol riot commission
Senate Republicans just blocked a bill that would have created an independent and bipartisan commission to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol riot that left five people dead and about 140 officers injured.
Chadwick Boseman's Name Is Cemented With Howard University's College Of Fine Arts
Howard University in Washington, D.C., is one of the largest historically Black colleges and universities in the country, and it's got a long list of decorated alumni. One of them is now being honored with a college in his name, the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts.
Airlines damage or lose an average of 26 wheelchairs a day, report finds
The largest U.S. airlines damaged or lost a daily average of 26 wheelchairs and scooters used by disabled passengers in December, according to a report championed by a lawmaker who lost both legs while serving in Iraq.
Meeting Harry Styles and what it taught me about "gender contamination" in business
He looked around the room and IMMEDIATELY noticed that the women looked cold and IMMEDIATELY asked if he could turn the heating up. He even got up and tried to do it himself (unsuccessfully). He was the only man that day who noticed.