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June 15, 2017
Michelle Obama Joins Kamala Harris to Honor Women in Film, Meet the HBCU Grad Cap Hill Police Officer Who Saved the Day, and a Victory for Standing Rock
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Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with the victims of yesterday’s shooting. Because they are the victims. Not the president who, after managing a modicum of decency yesterday, is back to painting himself as the perpetual victim. “They made up a phony collusion with the Russians story, found zero proof, so now they go for obstruction of justice on the phony story. Nice,” he tweeted this morning. Yep! According to WaPo, POTUS is under investigation for obstruction of justice. And he kept going. Just moments ago he tweeted, “You are witnessing the single greatest WITCH HUNT in American political history - led by some very bad and conflicted people!  #MAGA.”  He may be steaming because yesterday the Senate voted 97-2, passing a bipartisan package of new sanctions against Russia. The proposal would also allow Congress to block any attempt by Trump to ease or end penalties on Moscow. And standby for another tweet at any moment as leaked audio just surfaced of Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull mocking Donald Trump at an off-the-record gala with leaders and journalists. Remember when 45 said the rest of the world would finally stop laughing at us? Still waiting ... In good news, the Congressional Baseball game will proceed as planned giving us all a much-needed sense of unity -- even if POTUS can't. Play ball, boys! Here’s what’s up today:
  • Meet the badass superheroes whose swift action minimized tragedy yesterday.
  • Scary times. Other MoCs say they too have been threatened with violence.
  • Barack Obama surfaces to make some calls.
  • Looking for qualified diverse candidates? We can help with that!
  • Congresswoman Judy Chu (D-CA) wants vets to have access to acupuncture.
  • Robert Mueller's investigative team includes a person of color. Meet her below.
  • Former DHS Chief Jeh Johnson heads to the Hill next week.
  • Finally! A victory for Standing Rock.
  • ICE Director tells immigrants they need to be afraid.
  • Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) says if you want to serve DC then you best live in the District.
  • Flipping Georgia's 6th may come down to the AAPI vote.
  • Michelle Obama, Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA), and Hillary Clinton make a surprise appearance.
  • Michigan AG charges five officials with involuntary manslaughter over their handling of the water crisis in Flint, MI. 
  • Meet the Library of Congress’ new African American poet laureate.
FCC Chair Ajit Pai presents awardees at the M-Enabling Summit for innovations in accessibility for those with disabilities.
The Hispanic Lobbyists Association board poses with honorees at last night's ceremony.
MoCs From Both Sides of the Aisle Say They Received Threats Before and After Shooting
Multiple members of Congress said there was an uptick in threats coming into their offices both before and after Wednesday morning’s shooting at the Republican baseball practice. Multiple Democratic representatives said during a members-only security briefing that they had received calls after the shooting, saying, "You guys are next,” Congresswoman Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-CA) told BuzzFeed. Members shared stories about threats during the meeting, including Congressmen Al Green (D-TX) and Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO), as well as House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA). Pelosi also referenced the threats she has received in a speech on the House floor after the meeting. Green added that he has received a spike in threatening phone calls lately, most of which were in response to his plans to prepare to impeach Trump. And it’s not just Dems: Congressman David Schweikert (R-AZ) told reporters that his office had filed four threat assessments on Tuesday, the day before the shooting, based on people emailing and calling his office. He said one of those threats was “wishing my little girl is dead.” None of this is okay. More from BuzzFeed.
Meet Yesterday’s Heroes
Capitol Police Chief Matthew Verderosa commended Special Agents Crystal Griner, David Bailey, and Henry Cabrera for their heroic and appropriate response to yesterday’s shooting. Special Agent Cabrera was protecting House Majority Whip Steve Scalise but was not injured in the shooting. According to Verderosa, Griner was shot in the ankle and is in good condition in a hospital. The president and first lady visited Griner and her wife in the hospital yesterday evening. Griner played college basketball for Maryland’s Hood College in Frederick, MD, graduating in 2006.
She married Tiffany Dyar in Baltimore in 2015. Agent Bailey did not suffer life-threatening injuries. He is a graduate of N.C. Central University. He earned a B.S. in physical education and is a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. He has been a Capitol Police officer since 2008. Bailey was with Scalise as well when the gunman opened fire. Bailey sustained a minor injury, was treated and has been released. Had it not been for the quick action and bravery of all of the officers, yesterday would have been even more tragic. The Beat joins everyone in saluting these officers!
April Ryan and Michael Eric Dyson in Columbia, MD on Monday.
Congressman Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) met with New Mexico Citizens' Climate Lobby youth participants in his DC office on Tuesday.
Obama Calls Flake After Shooting to Offer Best Wishes and Prayers for the Victims
Former President Obama reached out across the aisle to Senator Jeff Flake (R-AZ) after the shooting at the GOP congressional baseball practice, the senator said Wednesday. Flake said Obama sent his "best wishes and prayers" for the victims, according to Politico. "This is particularly raw for those of us in Arizona," Flake told reporters of Tuesday's shooting, adding that Obama asked him to let GOP Whip Steve Scalise know the former president is thinking about him. "He went through this a couple of times," Flake added of Obama. Obama called no other lawmaker besides Flake and did so as a friend. The two formed a bond after the shooting of former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords. More here.
Kevin Durant Also Got a Call
Flake wasn’t the only call Barack Obama made. The former president also sent a congratulatory text to Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant following the team's championship win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. But Obama did not compliment the NBA Finals MVP on scoring 30-plus points each game. Instead, he focused on the other end of the floor. "Congrats, your defense was really good,' which was random," Durant told The Ringer's Bill Simmons when asked what Obama said. Obama also told Durant to "enjoy it, have some fun" following his first title win. Pretty sure those Warriors would make the trip to DC if the fellow ball player still occupied the White House. More here.
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Mueller Team Includes One Person of Color
While Robert Mueller, the special counsel examining Russia’s meddling in the 2016 election, hints at investigating Trump for obstruction of justice, the former FBI director is putting together his “investigatory legal dream team.” So far it includes only one person of color. Jeannie Rhee, a former Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the DOJ’s Office of Legal Counsel. Rhee was most recently a partner in the investigations practice at WilmerHale, a DC law firm where Mueller used to work. She’s a Yale Law School graduate who previously worked as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District, a Clinton Foundation lawyer, and a legislative fellow for then-Senator Tom Daschle. She left WilmerHale just a short while ago to join the Russia investigation team. We'll keep an eye out to see if any more people of color join the team. More here from Wired.
Obama DHS Chief Heads to the Hill Next Week
Jeh Johnson, former President Barack Obama's Homeland Security chief, will testify before the House Intelligence Committee next Wednesday as part of its probe into Russia's efforts to interfere in the 2016 election, a congressional source confirmed to The Hill. Johnson spoke to lawmakers on the Senate Intelligence Committee earlier this week, though that session was private. Johnson is likely to face questions about Russian efforts to breach U.S. election systems. He said in an interview on MSNBC earlier this month that he was not aware of any attempts to change vote counts, though he acknowledged that Russian hackers attempted to interfere with voter registration bases. More here.
Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) spent time meeting with constituents in Howard Beach last weekend.
Trump appointee Jennifer Korn and Kellyanne Conway pose with recording artist Joy Villa.
Holmes Norton: Want to Serve and Represent DC? Then Live Here
Federal law has residency requirements for people appointed as federal district court judges, U.S. attorneys, or U.S. marshals. The idea is that if you're going to serve a jurisdiction, you ought to live there. But there's one major exception -- those appointed to serve in the District of Columbia. Now Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) is calling on colleagues in the Senate to ensure that the people nominated for the federal district court in DC pledge to live here, after Trump did not consult her about his nominees. "We are frankly offended that, alone in the U.S., our District is a district where you can live anywhere and still get a federal position serving the District of Columbia and its residents," Norton says. "They have a deeper familiarity with residents when they don't cross state lines to go home every night." Taxation without representation continues. More here.
Chu Champions Acupuncture for Vets
Congresswoman Judy Chu (D-CA) introduced a measure to expand acupuncture access to veterans. The Acupuncture for Our Heroes Act would require acupuncturist services be available at veteran's health facilities. In an email to NBC News, Chu said she has seen how useful acupuncture was in treating pain and other health problems. She also noted that acupuncture offered a “non-addictive alternative” to opiates for pain management. “I’ve also seen how stigma or lack of understanding of acupuncture and traditional Asian medicine has put it out of reach for many, as insurance won’t cover the treatment. This means fewer options at exactly the time when we need more.” More here.
Group Brings Black Maternity Concerns to Congress
The group Black Mamas Matter Alliance (BMMA), along with the Congressional Black Caucus and the Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls, sponsored a briefing on Capitol Hill on improving Black maternal health and reducing the rate of maternal mortality among Black women. “Black Maternal Health Matters: Policies to Improve Black Maternal Health in the United States” looked at what action has been taken to address poor maternal health and what can be done on the legislative level. Black women are three times more likely than white women to die from pregnancy-related causes. Speakers included Congresswomen Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ), Robin Kelly (D-IL), and Yvette Clarke (D-NY)More on BMMA here.
Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL) met with high school juniors on Wednesday from across the state of Alabama as part of AL Rural Electric Association's DC tour.
Congressman Pete Aguilar (D-CA) hosted students for a DREAMer mixer last Friday.
Michelle Obama, Kamala Harris, and Hillary Clinton Honor Women in Film
Honorees of the Women in Film Awards received surprise messages from Michelle Obama, Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA), and Hillary Clinton. The former first lady introduced Tracee Ellis Ross, recipient of the Lucy Award. "You are brilliant, you are hilarious, you're one of the most talented actors I know, and your character on Black-ish, Bow, is an inspiration all across this country. And the work you're doing offscreen is just as remarkable. From empowering our girls to educating people about the importance of voting, thank you. Thank you for using your voice to change so many lives," Obama lauded. Senator Harris also made a video appearance (just hours after grilling AG Jeff Sessions). In her message, she tied the topic of film with climate change, immigration reform, justice reform, and healthcare. "Women are not and should not be relegated to being a stereotype or a trope," she added, and urged the film industry to "tell the stories of all that women are and all of our beautiful diversity." Clinton had high praise for Elizabeth Banks, who received the Crystal Award. "Your commitment to lifting up women directors, producers, writers, composers, and executives has made such a difference," she said. More here.
Federal Judge Orders Trump Admin to Reinstate DREAMer's Revoked DACA Status
If you missed it, Donald Trump faced yet another defeat in court this week after a federal judge ordered his administration to reinstate Jessica Colotl’s DACA status, finding federal immigration officials were “unable to provide the Court the actual reason for the decisions to terminate Plaintiff’s DACA status and deny her renewal application.” Last month, immigration officials “suddenly and arbitrarily” revoked Colotl’s protection from deportation, claiming she had previously pled guilty to a felony conviction. But this was not true -- there was no guilty plea. Government attorneys were later forced to backtrack on their claim in court. Imagine that: a judge says government agencies should follow written rules, not make arbitrary decisions. More here.
Judge’s Orders of New Review of Pipeline a “Major Victory” for Standing Rock
A federal judge ruled yesterday that the environmental review for the Dakota Access pipeline was inadequate and must be reconsidered. U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg ruled that the Army Corps of Engineers “did not adequately consider the impacts of an oil spill on fishing rights, hunting rights, or environmental justice, or the degree to which the pipeline’s effects are likely to be highly controversial.” His decision does not, however, mean that pipeline operators have to stop the oil already flowing through the pipeline. Two tribes, the Standing Rock Sioux and Cheyenne River Sioux, have tried for months to halt the Dakota Access project and have called for a more thorough review.  Standing Rock Sioux Chairman Dave Archambault hailed the decision as a “major victory” in a statement Wednesday. “We applaud the courts for protecting our laws and regulations from undue political influence, and will ask the Court to shut down pipeline operations immediately,” he said. More here.
Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (D-CA) meeting with National Migrant & Seasonal Head Start Association interns on Tuesday.
BET Chairwoman Debra Lee with College of New Rochelle's board chair Gwen Blount after Lee gave the commencement address earlier this month.
Asian Americans Could Influence Runoff in Georgia’s 6th
All eyes are on Georgia’s 6th district. On June 20th, Republican Karen Handel will face Democrat Jon Ossoff. Based on the district’s demographic makeup, Asian American residents could play a major role in determining the final winner. While there are approximately 420,000 Asian Americans living in Georgia -- roughly 4.2 percent of the state’s total population -- they comprise more than 10 percent of the 6th district. Certain subsections of the district are also known for their high concentration of Asian Americans, including Johns Creek, where approximately a quarter of the city’s population identifies as Asian. Asian Americans Advancing Justice has also been working both on the ground and in the courts to educate and empower voters. The organization was a co-plaintiff in a lawsuit that allowed voters to cast a ballot in a runoff election only if they had registered 30 days before the initial election. A federal judge issued an injunction to extend the voter registration deadline to May 21st. Check out how the demographic is flexing their voting power here.
Michigan Health Chief & Four Others Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter for Role in Flint Water Crisis
Michigan AG Bill Schuette on Wednesday charged five officials with involuntary manslaughter over their handling of the water crisis in Flint, Michigan. The officials presided over a failure to maintain the safety of the city’s water supply, resulting in widespread lead poisoning among Flint children and 12 deaths connected to an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease. 
“People in Flint have died as a result of the decisions made by those responsible to protect the health and safety of families,” Schuette said during a press conference. The defendants, all high-ranking members of the city and state government, are Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Director Nick Lyon, former Flint Emergency Manager Darnell Earley, former Flint Water Manager Howard Croft, and Liane Shekter-Smith and Stephen Busch of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. Additionally, Dr. Eden Wells, the state’s Chief Medical Officer, has been charged with obstruction of justice and lying to a police officer. Read more.
Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) is joined by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) for Hawaii on the Hill on Wednesday.
Filmmaker Sam Pollard promoting his film Acorn and the Firestorm at the AFI DOCS Impact Lab Welcome Reception on Tuesday. The Impact Lab is presented in collaboration with NBCUniversal and produced by AFI DOCS and The Raben Group.
Tracy K. Smith Is America’s New Poet Laureate
Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Tracy K. Smith, has been named the Library of Congress’ new poet laureate, the nation’s highest honor in that field. Smith joins other luminaries in poetry who have held the position, including African American Rita Dove and, most recently, Juan Felipe Herrera, the son of Mexican migrant workers. “I’m very excited about the opportunity to take what I consider to be the good news of poetry to parts of the country where literary festivals don’t always go,” Smith said. “Poetry is something that’s relevant to everyone’s life, whether they’re habitual readers of poetry or not.” Smith is the 22nd poet to take on the position, which dates to 1937. More here.
Southern Baptist Convention Votes to Condemn ‘Alt-Right’ Movement But Only After Backlash
Second time’s the charm? Members of the Southern Baptist Convention voted Wednesday to condemn a white nationalist group during their annual convention, but only after fierce backlash following their decision a day earlier not to move forward with a resolution opposing the movement. At its national conference Tuesday, the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) had initially wholly rejected a proposal to condemn the growing racism of the “alt-right” movement. William D. McKissic Sr., a Black pastor from Arlington, Texas, submitted a proposal that was flat out rejected. That’s right, folks. They had to consider this twice. More here.
Lydia Polgreen Cuts Staff and Makes Changes at HuffPost
The Huffington Post laid off more than three dozen employees on Wednesday as part of the company’s corporate cutbacks, and as new editor-in-chief, Lydia Polgreen, assembles a newsroom leadership team and oversees a rebranding of the site, including formally changing its name to HuffPost. Sources in the newsroom say that Polgreen is seeking to reshape the outlet's news operation and in particular its DC bureau. Under Arianna Huffington, the DC bureau operated with significant autonomy, but sources expect Polgreen to exert more control over it. Last month, Polgreen told BuzzFeed that she is positioning the site in line with the spirit of tabloid-era “righteous indignation.” In an April interview, she characterized HuffPost as “fundamentally a populist brand rather than an ideological brand.” The Writers Guild of America East, the HuffPost’s union, said some 39 of their members -- including six employees in the DC office -- were being laid off. Verizon, which owns AOL and HuffPost, just bought Yahoo, and the layoffs are one of the results of the merger. More here.  
Congressman Hank Johnson (D-GA) posed with the men of Grace United Methodist Church in Covington, GA for their Men's Day Service last Sunday.
Congressman Henry Cuéllar (R-FL) worked on aiding Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) with DC reps from the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU).
ICE Director to All Undocumented Immigrants: ‘You Need To Be Worried’
The Trump administration will continue arresting undocumented immigrants who haven’t been convicted of crimes, and won’t apologize for it, the acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement said Tuesday. “If you’re in this country illegally and you committed a crime by entering this country, you should be uncomfortable,” Acting Director Thomas Homan told the House Appropriations Committee’s Homeland Security Subcommittee. “You should look over your shoulder, and you need to be worried.” More here.
Trump’s FDA Takes Another Swipe at Michelle Obama’s Food Legacy
After sustained lobbying from the packaged food and beverage industry, the Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday an indefinite delay in the launch of Nutrition Fact labels that were intended to help Americans eat more healthy foods. The labels, championed by former FLOTUS Michelle Obama, were supposed to add a special line for “added sugars” and emphasize calorie content in large, bold text. They had been scheduled for rollout in July 2018, with a one-year extension for smaller manufacturers. The delay is the latest reversal of the Obama administration’s nutrition reforms under Trump. More here
Labor Sec Acosta will Address NALEO
The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) announced that Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta will address the nation’s largest gathering of Latino policymakers in Dallas during the group’s 34th-annual conference later this month. Acosta, the administration's only Latino Cabinet member, will deliver the keynote at the evening reception at the Dallas Museum of Art. For more information or to view the current agenda, check FOMO below or visit NALEO's website here.
DCCC's Javier Gamboa (left) having a "brotastic" beer with a friend last Sunday.
NCAI President Brian Cladoosby kicks off the youth summit on Monday during the annual coference.
Grandma FTW! Art Collector Sells $165M Painting to Start Criminal Justice Reform Fund for Her Black Grandchildren
Agnes Gund has put her money where her mouth is by selling her original 1962 Roy Lichtenstein Masterpiece for $165 million in order to create a fund supporting criminal justice reform to reduce mass incarceration in the U.S. After watching Ava DuVernay’s 2016 documentary, 13th, about African Americans in the prison system, and reading Michelle Alexander’s 2010 book, The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness, Gund was inspired to take action. “This is what I need to do,” the 78-year-old grandmother told the NYT. "This is one thing I can do before I die.” Using $100 million of the proceeds from the Lichtenstein sale, Gund launched the Art for Justice Fund administered by the Ford Foundation. The fund will provide grants to organizations such as the Equal Justice Initiative in Montgomery, Ala., with a proven track record in criminal justice reform. Issues of inequality and racism hit close to home for Gund, who has six Black grandchildren. She told the Times that she was concerned about their futures in light of the current social climate. “I have always had an extreme sensitivity to inequality,” she said and is imploring fellow art collectors to follow her example. More here.
#TBT in Pictures
Check out the shag on California AG Xavier Becerra. Ha! Oh, the 70s. This is from the former congressman's high school yearbook photo.
Rockin' the hat to the back circa 1993. Who is that hanging out with friends? MD gubernatorial candidate Ben Jealous. Oh, the 90s. We see you, Ben!
FOMO
Today, 8A: The Hill sponsors a Latina Leaders Summit. Participants include Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), Linda Sánchez (D-CA), Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA), and Jennifer Korn, Sarita Brown, Alejandra Castillo, Nina Vaca, Geisha Williams, and Mónica Gil. Click here to RSVP.

Today, 1P: The Congressional Hispanic Caucus holds a press conference to mark the fifth anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. U.S. Capitol, HVC Studio B (HVC 110). Speakers include CHC Chairwoman Michelle Luján Grisham (D-NM), Congressmen Joaquín Castro (D-TX), Luis Gutiérrez (D-IL), and Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ), and Congresswomen Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), and Judy Chu (D-CA). Click here to RSVP.

Today, 5:30P: The 56th-annual Congressional Baseball Game at Nationals Park. Members say they are going ahead with the game as a sign of unity. Proceeds from the event to benefit the Boys and Girls Club, the Washington Nationals Dream Foundation, the Washington Literacy Center, and the Capitol Police Memorial Fund. 

Today, 6P: The Collective PAC hosts their inaugural Black Campaign School Training. The Collective PAC is an organization focused on "building Black political power" and has committed to recruiting, training and funding 45 African American candidates at the state and local level in 2017 and 2018. Howard University Blackburn Center Ballroom, 2397 6th Street, NW. RSVP to: Marica Wright at: mwright@prioritiesusaaction.org

Today, 6:30P: An Evening of Jazz, Blues, & Civil Rights, in celebration of the 5th Annual March on Washington Film Festival. Embassy of France, 4101 Reservoir Road, NW. Click here to purchase tickets.

Friday, June 16th, 10A: The Center for American Progress sponsors Race in America: A Conversation with Mayor Landrieu. 1333 H Street, NW. Click here to RSVP.

Saturday, June 17th, 1P: Congressman Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) hosts an "Immigration Day of Action." Columbia University Medical Center, 1150 St. Nicholas Avenue, NYC. RSVP to: RSVP.Espaillat@mail.house.gov

Monday, June 19th, 8A: The APAICS 2017 Golf Classic, Potomac Shores, VA. For more information and to register, click here.

Wednesday, June 21st, 4P: A meet and greet with Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, running for Governor of Florida. The Madison Group, 1030 15th Street NW, Suite 1080 West. RSVP: akilah@invictusstrategygroup.com

Wednesday, June 21st, 6P: Reception and fundraiser for Kia Hamadanchy for Congress. 408 East Capitol Street, NE, RSVP at: info@KiaForOrangeCounty.com

Wednesday, June 21st, 6:30P: Reception and fundraiser for David Min for Congress. Rooftop at Steptoe and Johnson, 1330 Connecticut Avenue, NW. Click here to RSVP

Thursday, June 22nd, 6P: MALDEF hosts its 2017 Chicago Awards Gala honoring Carlos Tortolero, President and Founder of the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago, and Mary Meg McCarthy, Executive Director of the National Immigrant Justice Center. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets

Thursday, June 22nd, 6P: Asian and Pacific Islander Vote sponsors a congressional reception. 325 Russell. Click for more information and to RSVP

Thursday, June 22nd - Saturday, June 24th: NALEO holds its 34th-annual conference in Dallas. Click here to register.

Saturday, June 24th, 4P: The DC chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) hosts its annual BBQ and fundraiser. Click here to purchase tickets. 

Thursday, July 13th - Sunday, July 16th: The 14th Annual SABA North America Convention, DC. Click here for more info and to register.
Wednesday, July 26th - Friday, July 28th: ColorComm, Women of Color in Communications, holds its 2017 conference in Miami, FL, featuring keynote speaker Whoopi Goldberg. Click here to register
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