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“Brown Man Thinking Hard”: Don’t Believe Everything the Media Says About Haiti

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Posted in American Foreign Policy, American Politics, Black People, Class, Haiti, Health, History, Journalism and Ethics, People of Color, Race, Religion, The Mainstream Media (MSM), The Rest of the World
Tags: Africa, Alfred Metraux, C.L.R. James, Central America, Education, Haiti, Kindle, Maya Deren, Mexico, Noam Chomsky, Randall Robinson, Read, Reading, South America, Talking Back to Your Television, The Caribbean, Voodoo, Voudou, Wikipedia.com, Zora Neale Hurston

Wyclef Jean Explains It All For Us

• January 19, 2010 • Comments Off

Posted in American Foreign Policy, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Gossip, Haiti, Journalism and Ethics, Natural Disasters, People of Color, Race, The Mainstream Media (MSM), The Rest of the World
Tags: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, Celebrity Giving, Charities, Haiti, Haitians, Philanthropy, Port au Prince, Press Conference, Scam, Scams, The Haitian Earthquake, Wyclef Jean, Yele Haiti

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The New York Times

Senate Republicans, Eyeing Election-Year Impeachment Trial, Wrestle With Timeline November 15, 2019
Republicans are weighing whether to draw out the proceeding, hindering the presidential campaigns of several Senate Democrats, or seek a quicker resolution.
California School Shooting Is Another Nightmare Made Real November 15, 2019
Two students were killed when a young man opened fire at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, Calif.
California School Shooting: What We Know November 15, 2019
Two people were killed and three more injured when a gunman opened fire at a high school in Santa Clarita, Calif., the authorities said. Here is what we know about the shooting, the gunman and the victims.
Kentucky Governor Race: Matt Bevin Concedes to Andy Beshear November 14, 2019
Matt Bevin, Kentucky’s sharp-elbowed governor conceded defeat after a recanvass of votes confirmed the victory of Andy Beshear, son of a two-term Democratic governor.
Kavanaugh Recalls His Confirmation at Conservative Legal Group’s Annual Gala November 15, 2019
A year after his brutal confirmation hearings, the justice returned to the spotlight before a friendly audience.
Teenager Who Killed His Father and a 6-Year-Old Is Sentenced to Life Without Parole November 15, 2019
Jesse Dewitt Osborne was 14 when he killed his father in 2016 before driving to an elementary school in Townville, S.C., and shooting three people, killing one.
American-Born Woman Who Joined ISIS Is Not a Citizen, Judge Rules November 14, 2019
A surprise ruling from the bench is a blow to a bid to bring Hoda Muthana and her 2-year-old son, the child of a slain ISIS fighter, back from a refugee camp in Syria.
Will Whale Hunting Return to the Pacific Northwest? November 14, 2019
The Makah are the only Native Americans with a treaty right to hunt whales, but they have not been allowed to do so for 20 years. A recent proposal could change that.

The Guardian, UK

Police to investigate as Hong Kong minister falls to ground during protest in London November 15, 2019
Video shows Teresa Cheng falling as demonstrators shout ‘shame on you’The Metropolitan police are investigating an incident on Thursday evening when Hong Kong’s justice minister, Teresa Cheng, fell to the ground after being surrounded by furious pro-democracy demonstrators outside an event in central London.The jostling was the first direct altercation betwe […]
General election: Boris Johnson dismisses Labour's broadband plan as 'crackpot' on BBC phone-in – live news November 15, 2019
Jeremy Corbyn will announce free internet plan in speech in Lancaster, while prime minister is in OldhamSign up for Andrew Sparrow’s election briefing, sent to your inboxBoris Johnson announces spending package for neglected townsLabour pledges free broadband for all homes and firms in UKFight for Canterbury plays out on social media 10.38am GMT Here is my c […]
Rudy Giuliani says Trump will stay loyal to him but jokes that he has 'insurance' November 14, 2019
Exclusive: president’s personal lawyer has emerged as a key figure in the impeachment inquiry, with speculation Republicans will seek to paint him as a rogue actorRudy Giuliani, Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, has said he is confident the president will remain loyal to him as an impeachment inquiry unfolds in which the former New York mayor has become a cent […]
Taylor Swift says she's being banned from singing her old hits at AMAs November 15, 2019
Singer appeals to fans for help in escalation of feud with Scooter Braun and Scott BorchettaTaylor Swift’s performance at the American music awards is in doubt, as is the future of a new Netflix documentary about her, the singer has claimed, thanks to an ongoing feud with “tyrannical” music managers Scooter Braun and Scott Borchetta. Related: Taylor Swift re […]
Prince Andrew to be quizzed on Epstein in Newsnight special November 15, 2019
BBC to broadcast ‘no holds barred’ interview with royal on Saturday nightPrince Andrew has agreed to speak publicly about his friendship with the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein for the first time, in a “no holds barred” interview with the BBC’s Newsnight programme to be broadcast on Saturday night.The prince has been the subject of fierce speculation over his re […]
'We saw a double sunrise': London-Sydney flight touches down after 19 hours November 15, 2019
Qantas Dreamliner lands as part of trial for what would be the longest commercial routeA Qantas flight from London to Sydney has touched down safely after 19 hours and 19 minutes, as part of a trial for what would be the world’s longest-ever commercial route.The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner took off on Thursday morning UK time and landed in Sydney at lunchtime on […]
Alabama woman who joined Isis is not US citizen, judge rules November 14, 2019
Hoda Muthana, 25, and son left in limbo in Syria after federal judge sided with Trump administrationA judge sided with the Trump administration on Thursday in ruling that an Alabama woman who joined the Islamic State group was not a US citizen, leaving the 25-year-old and her son in limbo in Syria.Hoda Muthana, an American-born woman who left Alabama to join […]
Behrouz Boochani calls Christchurch welcome a ‘reminder of kindness’ November 15, 2019
Official reception highlights New Zealand’s differences with Australia over immigrationThe city of Christchurch has welcomed Behrouz Boochani with a civic reception and a traditional Māori mihi whakatau – a formal welcome – as his presence, and liberty, in New Zealand once again underscores the country’s political differences with Australia over immigration. […]

The BBC

Hong Kong in first recession for a decade amid protests November 15, 2019
Months of anti-government protests have taken their toll on the territory's economy.
California school shooting: Two teenage students killed in Santa Clarita November 15, 2019
Two teenagers are killed and three wounded in Santa Clarita by a gun suspect on his 16th birthday.
Chile singer exposes breasts in protest at Latin Grammys November 15, 2019
Mon Laferte exposed her breasts and the words "In Chile they torture, rape and kill".
China's mega-dump already full - 25 years early November 15, 2019
China collects hundreds of millions of tonnes of waste a year - and dealing with it is a problem.
Israel-Gaza ceasefire strained by rockets and air strikes November 15, 2019
Both sides warn they are prepared to retaliate a day after a fragile truce halts a violent flare-up.
Ultra-long haul flight non-stop from London to Sydney November 15, 2019
BBC's Luke Jones was on-board the 19 and a half hour flight from London to Sydney.
Taylor Swift 'not allowed' to sing hits at awards amid music feud November 15, 2019
The singer claims music bosses Scooter Braun and Scott Borchetta won't let her perform her old songs.
Bolivia crisis: Morales 'should be prosecuted' upon return November 15, 2019
Interim Pesident Jeanine Áñez says exiled leader Evo Morales should face prosecution if he returns home.