    Tulsa seeks its own truth Officials in the Oklahoma city are due to resume test excavation Monday at what's thought to be a mass grave of those slain in the 1921 race massacre. Hundreds of African American residents of the city's main Black economic district were killed when White rioters looted and burned the community. Bastille Day and the power of a revolution Celebrating the populist seizure of power from tyrannical rule, Bastille Day is Tuesday. It's a big day in French history, when citizens stormed the castle of Bastille, eventually leading to the French Revolution. It's fostered a culture of civil disobedience and is typically celebrated with fireworks and parades. The President visits Atlanta Donald Trump is due to make a stop Wednesday at a UPS facility to highlight federal transportation projects, a White House official confirms. Atlanta's mayor and Georgia's governor have been at odds over the mayor's order to go back to Phase 1 of the city's reopening plan and to require masks. Twitter turns 14 Everyone's favorite 280-character-or-fewer app turns 14 on Wednesday. The website, now one of the most popular social media sites in the world, looks a lot different now than it did back then. Initially begun as a service based on status updates, the app is now favored even by President Trump. 6 years since Eric Garner's death Friday marks six years since an NYPD officer fatally choked Eric Garner, whose last words, "I can't breathe," are a rallying cry in the Black Lives Matter movement. Neither Attorney General William Barr nor the Justice Department charged the officer, who was fired in 2019 after he was found guilty in a disciplinary trial.
 Donald Trump's niece speaks out A licensed clinical psychologist, Mary Trump has written a tell-all, "Too Much and Never Enough," that comes out Tuesday. In it, she accuses the President of being a "sociopath" and warns that his "hubris and willful ignorance," dating back to his early days, threaten the country.  Girl Up's Leadership Summit goes virtual A three-day virtual event that's also totally free, this summit brings together women like Meghan Markle, Hillary Clinton and Chloe x Halle to speak and perform. The workshops and talks kick off Monday. NBCUniversal unveils Peacock, another streaming site The latest in a never-ending cycle of streaming sites, Peacock is set to launch Wednesday. The service will house popular NBC sitcoms like "The Office" and "Parks and Recreation," as well as classics like "Saved By The Bell." The service has a free version, as well as a premium for $4.99 a month.
One more time for '30 Rock' Fans of the popular NBC sitcom will get an extra treat Thursday with an extra episode of "30 Rock" set to air. It'll be totally new and remotely produced, so it's sure to be interesting.  NHL-ers begin training camp Training camps for the 24 NHL teams set to resume play just opened, setting the stage for the season later in the summer. This comes despite Major League Soccer teams, involved in their own comeback tournament, dropping out because of coronavirus cases. The NBA bubble has begun In preparation for a resumed season, players have reported to the NBA bubble in Florida. Some have complained about the food and conditions, and there are ongoing concerns about a potential virus outbreak. This week, keep an eye out for how the league addresses these concerns.   These are the best TVs of 2020  Being alone doesn't have to be lonely Since Chloe x Halle will make an appearance at the aforementioned Girl Up Leadership Summit, here's the duo's "Lonely," from their new album. As states reinstate social distancing guidelines, the refrain, "It don't have to be lonely being alone" feels particularly pertinent. (Click here to rock out.)
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