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Meanwhile, Back in Madison, WI: Rapper Fat Joe and Entourage Jacked Up by Mad Cops for Assaulting a Woman

• June 22, 2010 • Comments Off

Posted in Celebrities/Royals, Chicanos/Latinos, Class, Crime, Cultural History, Music, People of Color, Race, Rape/Sex Crimes, Sexuality, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Wisconsin, Women
Tags: 50 Cent, Ben Roethlisberger, Brandy, Cadillac, City of Madison, City of Madison WI, Common Sense, Cuban Americans, Entourage, Fat Joe, Fondled, Gang Rape, Groped, Hip Hop, Hoes, Joe Cartagena, Johns, Joseph Cartagena, Limousine, Madison, Masculinity, Puerto Ricans, Rape, Rappers, Ray J, State Street, The Orpheum Theater, Train, Trina, UW-Madison

Trailer for “Jean-Michel Basquiat, The Radiant Child”

• March 2, 2010 • 2 Comments

Posted in Art, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Documentary, Film, Haiti, Haitians/Francophone Caribbean, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Love, People of Color, Puerto Ricans, Race, Spirituality, The Rest of the World
Tags: African American, Andy Warhol, Blacks, Brooklyn, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn NY, Director, Dope, Growing Up, Haitian American, Heroin, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Julian Schnabel, Latinos, Music Video, Music Videos, New York, Nominee, OD, Portoriqueña, Portoriqueño, Puerto Ricans, Puerto Rico, Sundance Film Festival, Tamra Davis, The Eighties, Voodoo, Voodou

Justice Sonia Sotomayor

• August 6, 2009 • 3 Comments

Posted in American Politics, Chicanos/Latinos, Class, Democrats, Education, History, Obama Administration, People of Color, Race, Sonia Sotomayor, Women
Tags: Associate Justice, Congress, Democrats, Latinos, Law, Lawsuits, New York, Puerto Ricans, Racism, Republicans, Sonia Sotomayor, The Right Wing, The Senate, The Supreme Court

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Carolyn Pflasterer: Pocan's 37 ideas show he cares May 24, 2013
Dear Editor: Thank you to Mark Pocan for his 37 better ideas for Congress. It's great to know there is one earnest and responsible person in Congress who is ready to work seriously for the Ame…
Hilary Troester: Wisconsin must better protect children from sex trafficking May 24, 2013
Dear Editor: As the mother of two small children, I am very concerned about children being used in the sex trafficking industry. Since the news report about the women rescued in Cleveland, I h…
Rep. Cory Mason: Use funds for public schools, not vouchers May 24, 2013
Dear Editor: This week the Democratic members of the Joint Finance Committee announced our plan for K-12 education:
Robert Wager: The real science does not support fear of GMOs May 24, 2013
Dear Editor: The Saturday, May 25, March Against Monsanto near you (1 p.m., Capitol Square in Madison) will try to propagate fear of genetically modified (GM) crops and food. Marchers will pre…
In Case You Missed It: Ron Johnson grabs headlines, County Board has to write its own May 23, 2013
Our daily afternoon roundup of the best stuff on captimes.com and beyond.
Ron Johnson takes on Apple, and actual apples May 23, 2013
The Wisconsin senator received praise for his tough questioning of Apple executives this week. Not so much for his intention to water down the fresh fruit and vegetable snack program.
Higher ed system increasingly separate and unequal, new report says May 23, 2013
UW prof Sara Goldrick-Rab served on the committee that wrote the report for the Century Foundation.
Facing a dearth of news coverage, the Dane County Board hires its own reporter May 23, 2013
Overture spokesman Rob Chappell will be moonlighting in an effort that officials hope will generate more interest in county government.

The Chicago Tribune

Revised meter deal still a gain for vendor May 24, 2013
Revised city deal still a gain for vendor, analysis findsTribune analysis: Chicago taxpayers still could end up pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into the coffers of the company leasing the city's parking meters under Mayor Rahm Emanuel's revamp of the much-reviled deal.
Bears to retire Ditka's number 89 May 24, 2013
Hall of Fame tight end will become 14th Bear honored and 1st since Butkus and SayersThere seems to be a budding debate about whether the Bears can build a bridge to repair relations and retire the jersey number of a certain disgruntled former employee.
Hawks one game from elimination May 24, 2013
With Toews in box for 2nd of 3 penalties in 5 1/2 minutes, Wings net game-winner in 2nd periodJonathan Toews barked at officials from the penalty box, venting his frustration during an almost-surreal string of three penalties called against the Blackhawks captain in a span of 5 minutes, 34 seconds.
One-on-one with Phil Jackson May 24, 2013
Legendary Chicago Bulls coach Phil Jackson discussed his new book, "Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success" with Tribune sports reporter K.C. Johnson Thursday evening. Watch the live interview and learn how the "Zen master" grew to be one of the most innovative coaches in sports.
British police ponder conspiracy in slaying of soldier May 24, 2013
Police investigating the murder of a soldier hacked to death on a busy London street were looking on Friday into whether the two suspected killers, British men of Nigerian descent, were part of a wider conspiracy.
Jury sides with Trump in condo dispute with Evanston woman May 23, 2013
Dispute over condo became theatrical slugfest; lawyers get last digs in during closing argumentsDonald Trump won a heated court fight today when a federal jury in Chicago awarded no damages to an 87-year-old Evanston resident who sued the TV celebrity over a disputed condo deal at his high-rise Chicago hotel.
Urlacher open to TV analyst role May 23, 2013
Former Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher ended his illustrious NFL career Wednesday when he announced his retirement. Now it’s time for the next chapter in his life.
McDonald's CEO questioned on nutrition, wages at annual meeting May 23, 2013
McDonald's executives fielded a number of questions at the company's annual shareholder meeting Thursday, including its role in the global obesity epidemic, marketing to children and wages for entry-level workers at its restaurants.

The New York Times

Boy Scouts to Admit Openly Gay Youths as Members May 24, 2013
The Boy Scouts of America voted to allow openly gay youths as members, while continuing its policy of excluding openly gay adult leaders.
Interstate Bridge Collapses in Washington State May 24, 2013
Three people were injured after the failure of an Interstate 5 bridge north of Seattle dumped vehicles into the Skagit River, the authorities said.
Interstate Bridge Collapses in Washington State May 24, 2013
The failure of an Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River north of Seattle dumped vehicles and people into the water, the Washington State Patrol said.
National Briefing | Northwest: Washington: Highway Bridge Collapses May 24, 2013
The Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River at Mount Vernon collapsed Thursday, dumping vehicles and people into the water, the Washington State Patrol said.
National Briefing | Washington: Cartel Chief Admits Deadly Ambush May 24, 2013
A Mexican drug cartel commander, Julian Zapata Espinoza, pleaded guilty in federal court to ordering the ambush and killing of American immigration agents.
DealBook: Banks’ Lobbyists Help in Drafting Financial Bills May 24, 2013
In a sign of Wall Street’s resurgent influence in Washington, bank lobbyists are aiding lawmakers in preparing legislation that softens financial regulations.
Tyrone Brooks, Georgia Legislator, Is Defended by Ex-Gov. Roy Barnes on Fraud Charges May 24, 2013
State Representative Tyrone Brooks, a veteran lawmaker and civil rights leader, has pleaded not guilty to 30 federal counts of mail, wire and tax fraud.
Racing the Clock and a Storm: A Way of Life in Tornado Alley May 24, 2013
In the breeding ground of Oklahoma tornadoes, people prepare for the season with the care that the defensive coordinator for their Sooners prepares for the inevitable autumn.

The San Francisco Chronicle

BART plans another test for bicycles
BART plans another test for bicycles After a nearly two-hour hearing, the BART board voted 6-3 to conduct the test instead of the other option it was considering, which was to end its policy of banning bikes on trains during peak commute hours. All but a couple of them urged BART to get rid of the rush-hour prohibition, which many said kept them from getting […]
SF Chronicle names new management team
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S.F.'s new tack in fighting metal theft
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Court rejects Arizona abortion law
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Ray Manzarek, Doors keyboardist, dies
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The San Jose Mercury News

A noteworthy accolade: Gunn High School string orchestra picked to perform at prestigious Midwest conference May 24, 2013
Hitting a high note for Palo Alto and the entire Golden State, Henry M. Gunn High School's string orchestra has been picked to perform at the 67th annual Midwest Band and Orchestra International Conference.
Obama plans to swing by Palo Alto and Portola Valley on June 6 to rake in cash for Democrats May 24, 2013
President Barack Obama will return to the Peninsula on June 6 for two more fundraising events, this time in Palo Alto and Portola Valley.
Suspect robs liquor store in unincorporated Redwood City May 24, 2013
An armed man robbed a liquor store in unincorporated Redwood City on Thursday evening, the sheriff's office said.
Former Oakland Raiders receiver Tim Brown on himself, Charles Woodson, Willie Mays May 24, 2013
Brown, who was inducted into the Bay Area Hall of Fame, very impressed that he's in a same Hall as the Say Hey Kid
Los Altos woman accused of stabbing husband at work in Redwood City pleads insanity May 24, 2013
The trial of a 52-year-old Los Altos woman accused of stabbing her estranged husband while wearing bubble wrap abruptly halted this week after her attorney announced she would enter a new plea -- not guilty by reason of insanity.
Purdy: San Jose Sharks are desperately hoping their series against Los Angeles Kings goes seven games May 24, 2013
No one from San Jose proves to be a decisive player, as L.A. is just too tough at home in 3-0 win.
San Jose Sharks lose to Los Angeles Kings 3-0, trail playoff series 3-2 May 24, 2013
For a fifth consecutive game in this series, the road proved inhospitable Thursday night as the Los Angeles Kings shut out the San Jose Sharks 3-0 at Staples Center to take a 3-2 lead in their best-of-seven series.
8.0 earthquake hits Russia's far east May 24, 2013
MOSCOW (AP) -- A powerful earthquake has hit Russia's Far East with slight tremors spreading westwards as far as Moscow.

The New Orleans Times-Picayune

Despite best efforts, Landrieu administration couldn't sway judge to vacate NOPD consent decree May 24, 2013
City invoked rogue federal prosecutor as well as labor law in its efforts
JPSO investigating cutting incident in Marrero May 24, 2013
The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office is reporting a cutting with non-life-threatening injuries to a female in the 5200 block of Savannah Lane in Marrero on Thursday night.No further details were available at this time. Stay with NOLA.com | Times-Picayune for...
Jefferson Parish charter board completes report, declines again to endorse contracting changes May 24, 2013
Jefferson Parish activists Thursday night urged a charter review committee to submit as charter amendments contracting proposals that have stalled at the Parish Council. But members of the Charter Advisory Board declined to add the proposals to their final report
Mandeville City Council pushes plan for long-range budget forecasts May 24, 2013
Two contentious resolutions designed to modify the way the Mandeville municipal budget is formulated were brought before the City Council for a second time Thursday night, with one being approved and the other deferred.NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune archive The resolutions,...
Former TeachNOLA fellow feels honored to speak at Sci High graduation May 24, 2013
Gwyneth O'Neill and her husband, Geoff Sweeney, are flying into New Orleans this weekend to celebrate their wedding anniversary."Sunday will be our one-year anniversary, and there's no better place to celebrate," O'Neill said, when we talked by phone a few...
SUNO to launch forensic science degree program May 24, 2013
Southern University at New Orleans will add a new bachelor's degree program in forensic science, the first of its kind in the state of Louisiana, Chancellor Victor Ukpolo said. Beginning this fall, the university will offer a 120-credit-hour degree...
Gulf restoration draft plan lacks required priority list, spending allocation plan May 24, 2013
The federal-state body that will oversee the spending of billions of dollars in Clean Water Act fines resulting from the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill on Thursday released a “draft initial comprehensive plan” for spending the money on projects that...
Jindal officials say public hospital privatization is ahead of schedule, more expensive May 24, 2013
Deals to privatize nine of the state's public hospitals are nearing completion, carrying a larger price tag than initially envisioned, an official in Gov. Bobby Jindal's administration said Thursday. Overall, the plan will involve spending more than $1 billion...

The Guardian, UK

Obama curtails use of drones May 23, 2013
Increased oversight designed to bring killing programme out of legal shadows as president defends use of strikes in the pastSpecial courts would be asked to decide on targeted assassinations of terrorism suspects under a clutch of new legal checks proposed by Barack Obama to bring an end to the notion of an "boundless war on terror". The president, […]
Father rebukes Israel for report on son's death May 23, 2013
Report re-ignites war of words over death of 12-year-old al-Dura in Gaza in 2000 by claiming the incident was stagedIn a scrubby cemetery in central Gaza, where crumbling tombstones nestle in the sand amid wind-blown rubbish, Jamal al-Dura crouched at the grave of his son Muhammad to recite the Muslim prayer for the dead. With the youngest of his 11 children […]
Tibetan activists boycott Holiday Inn firm May 23, 2013
Free Tibet-led campaign calls on Holiday Inn owner to withdraw from vast Lhasa project criticised as 'PR coup' for BeijingTibetan campaign groups are launching a boycott of the InterContinental Hotels Group – the owner of Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza and others – because of plans to open a vast 2000-room resort in Lhasa.The campaign, led by Free Tibet […]
Eurozone crisis live: Japan closes higher after wild day of trading May 24, 2013
The Japanese market suffered another turbulent session after Thursday's dive – dropping as much as 3.5% in the afternoon – but stabilised to close 0.9% higherJosephine Moulds
Morrissey attacks Duchess of Cambridge over taste for foie gras May 24, 2013
Singer singles out Kate Middleton and calls on fans to lobby London department store Fortnum & Mason for stocking 'savage and cruel' French delicacyTwo of Morrissey's most passionate dislikes came together in one perfect storm on Thursday, as he hit out at the Duchess of Cambridge over her apparent taste for foie gras.Posting on fansite tr […]
From the Heathrow incident to the latest developments in Woolwich: the best news pictures of the day May 24, 2013
Our coverage of the day's events in the UK and around the world
Stockholm rioting continues for fifth night May 24, 2013
Swedish police seek reinforcements after youths set ablaze cars and attack property and schools in poorer suburbs of capitalPolice in Stockholm are to seek reinforcements after youths set cars ablaze and threw stones at police for a fifth night running, officials said.About 30 cars were set on fire in poorer districts in north-western and south-western parts […]
Heathrow closes runway after emergency landing May 24, 2013
Oslo-bound flight turns back shortly after takeoff due to technical fault, and 75 passengers and crew safely evacuatedHeathrow airport's northern runway remains closed after a British Airways plane trailing smoke made an emergency landing on Friday morning.The flight, heading to Oslo from Heathrow, returned to the airport shortly after takeoff due to a […]

The BBC

Obama defends 'just' drones war May 24, 2013
President Obama defends the use of drones as a "just war" of self-defence against deadly militants, and a campaign that has made America safer.
Syria 'to attend peace conference' May 24, 2013
Russia says the Syrian government has agreed "in principle" to attend an international peace conference set to be held in Geneva in June.
US Boy Scouts to allow gay members May 24, 2013
The Boy Scouts of America organisation votes to accept openly gay scouts, after a divisive campaign pitting liberals against some religious groups.
Powerful quake off Russia east coast May 24, 2013
A strong earthquake strikes off the Kamchatka peninsula in Russia's far east, but an initial tsunami warning issued by the authorities is lifted.
'Comfort women' snub Japan mayor May 24, 2013
Two South Korean women forced into sexual slavery in WWII cancel a meeting with Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto, citing fears of "political exploitation".
Embattled Toronto mayor fires aide May 24, 2013
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford sacks his chief of staff Mark Towhey as he fights claims he has been caught smoking crack cocaine on camera.
US road bridge falls into river May 24, 2013
Three people are rescued after part of a US road bridge on the main route between Seattle and Vancouver collapsed into a river in Washington state.
WHO urges sharing over coronavirus May 23, 2013
The WHO urges countries with possible cases of novel coronavirus to share information amid concern over patent rights held by commercial labs.

The Independent, UK

US rapper Tim Dog accused of faking his own death May 24, 2013
Lack of a death certificate or burial site and sparse obituary information has led to talk in hip-hop circles that rapper Tim Dog, who owes thousands of dollars to women he was convicted of swindling, faked his own death.
Boy Scouts of America to admit openly gay boys May 24, 2013
The Boy Scouts of America has thrown open its ranks to gay youngsters, but not adult leaders, in a compromise that some warned could fracture the organisation and lead to mass defections.
President Barack Obama defends drone strikes - but moves to rein them in as Guantanamo closure rears its head again May 23, 2013
President Barack Obama combined a vigorous defence of his controversial use of drones with a no less impassioned demand for the closure of the notorious prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, which he called “a symbol around the world for an America that flouts the rule of law.”
President Barack Obama defends drone strikes - but moves to rein them in May 23, 2013
President Barack Obama combined a vigorous defence of his controversial use of drones with a no less impassioned demand for the closure of the notorious prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, which he called “a symbol around the world for an America that flouts the rule of law.”
President Obama defends drone strikes - but moves to rein them in May 23, 2013
President Barack Obama combined a vigorous defence of his controversial use of drones with a no less impassioned demand for the closure of the notorious prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, which he called “a symbol around the world for an America that flouts the rule of law.”
Video: 300-yard wooden railroad bridge in Central Texas collapses after catching fire May 23, 2013
Dramatic footage has emerged of a 300-yard wooden railroad bridge in Central Texas collapsing after catching fire.
Boy Scouts of America vote over allowing gay members into troops May 23, 2013
Boy Scouts are today voting to determine whether openly gay members can participate in the organisation, as part of a landmark debate that could change the face of Scouting across America.
White House confirms four American citizens killed in US drone strikes since 2009 May 23, 2013
The Obama administration acknowledged publicly for the first time that four US citizens have been killed in drone strikes since 2009 in Pakistan and Yemen.

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