Joy Reid calls for genuine reparations for black Americans beyond the symbolism of having a two-term black president. She criticizes the lack of real progress in reparations and warns against dismissing critical race theory and diversity programs. Reid believes President Obama's tenure and holidays like Juneteenth distract from the true issues faced by black Americans.

The International Court of Justice starts hearings on Israel's control of the West Bank with over 50 states involved. The BBC director expresses remorse over recent antisemitic incidents among staff. A UK-registered cargo ship comes under attack in the Bab al-Mandab Strait amidst ongoing regional conflict.

Barcelona grapples with a severe drought, resorting to extreme measures such as painting grass green and importing water by ship. Residents are taken aback by the declared state of emergency, a sarcastic response to the environmental crisis in Catalonia.

The Digest, 2/18/2024 @1030PM, CDT

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