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That Brother in The Old Spice Commercial

• February 26, 2010 • Comments Off

Posted in Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Comedy, Commercials, Fashion, History, Television, Women, World War II
Tags: "Smell Like a Man Man", "The Original. If Your Grandfather Hadn't Worn It You Wouldn't Exist", 30-Second Star, Boat, Commercials, Dads, Diamonds, Early American Old Spice, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Horse, Isaiah Mustafa, Leather, Manly Man, Manly Men, Old Spice, Old Spice After Shave, Old Spice Body Wash, Pipes, Proctor & Gamble, Sailing Ships, Shower, The Greatest Generation, The Shulton Company, Turtlenecks, TV Commercials, Tweeds, Viral Commercial, White Horse, White Sandy Beach

Antoinette Davis, Shaniya’s Mother, Released on Bail

• February 26, 2010 • 4 Comments

Posted in Black People, Class, Crime, Crime-Cops-Injustice, Drug Culture/Industry, Mental Health/Psychology, Murder/Manslaughter, Pedophilia/Child Kidnapping, People of Color, Race, Rape/Sex Crimes, Sexuality, The Mainstream Media (MSM)
Tags: African Americans, Antoinette Davis, Biracials, Blacks, Bradley Lockhart, Child Abduction, Child Abuse, Child Molestation, Child Sex Abuse, Child Sex Slave, Child Slavery, Children, Drug Debt, Drugs, Mario Andrette McNeil, Mario Andrette McNeill, Motherhood, Murder, Pimping, Rape, Selling Children, Sex, Shaniya, Shaniya Davis, Shaniya Nicole Davis, Strangulation

Weekend Music, February 19-21, 2010: “(I Ain’t Gonna Play) Sun City,” Artists United Against Apartheid, 1985

• February 21, 2010 • Comments Off

Posted in American Foreign Policy, Artists United Against Apartheid, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Music, Music Videos, South Africa, Television, The Rest of the World
Tags: "Glory Days", "I Ain't Gonna Play Sun City", "Men Without Women", "Sun City", "The Sopranos", "WATW", "We Are the World", African National Congress, Afrikaaner, Artists United Against Apartheid, Bantustan, Bonnie Raitt, Bono, Bophuthatswana, David Ruffin, DJ Kool Herc, Eddie Kendricks, George Clinton, Haiti, Herbie Hancock, Jam Master Jay, Janet Jackson, Kurtis Blow, Little Steven, Melle Mel, Miami Steve, Michael Jackson, Miles Davis, Nelson Mandela, New School, Nona Hendryx, Old School, Peter Garrett, Silvio Dante, South Africa, Steven Van Zandt, The Reagan Administration, The Sullivan Principles

Tiger: Okay, Now Can We Let Him Alone?

• February 20, 2010 • Comments Off

Posted in Asians/Asian Pacific/Asian Americans, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Crime-Cops-Injustice, Domestic Violence, Gossip, Health, Journalism and Ethics, Mental Health/Psychology, People of Color, Performance-Enhancing Drugs (PEDs), Race, Religion, Sexuality, SGI Nichiren Buddhism
Tags: 18 Holes of Golf, Amy Bishop, Amy Bishop Anderson, Charles Barkley, Children, David Letterman, Eldrick Tont Woods, Eldrick Woods, Elin Nordegren, Elin Nordegren Woods, Elin Woods, Entitled, Entitlement, Family, Father, Golf, Greece, Growing Up, Haiti, Harvard, Husband, Iceland, IMF, International Monetary Fund, Karma, Mahayana Buddhism, Marriage, Michael Jordan, Nichiren Buddhism, O.J. Simpson, Oscar Grant, Rebuilding, Sampler, Sean Bell, Southeast Asia, Stalkerazzi, Tabloid Press, Tabloids, Thailand, Thanksgiving, Theravada, Theravada Buddhism, Tiger Woods, University of Alabama Huntsville

Shani Davis Wins Olympic Gold for 1,000 Meter Ice Sprint

• February 18, 2010 • Comments Off

Posted in Black People, Canada, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Sports, The Mainstream Media (MSM), The Rest of the World, The Winter Olympics 2010
Tags: "The Incredibles", African American, African Americans, Blacks, Champion, Chicago IL, Chicagoan, DC Inner City Excitement, Frozone, Ice, Lightness, Northern Michigan University, Pettit National Ice Center, Shani, Shani Davis, Skating, Snow, Speed Skating, The Olympic Gold Medal, The Olympics, Washington D.C., Weightlessness, West Allis WI, Winter Sports, Wisconsin

Pittsburgh Resident Curtis Mitchell: Killed by EMS Laziness?

• February 18, 2010 • 8 Comments

Posted in Accidental Death/Death by Misadventure, Auto-Immune Diseases, Black People, Class, Crime-Cops-Injustice, Health, Natural Disasters, Race
Tags: 911 Emergency Service, Blizzards, City of Madison, Curtis Mitchell, Drifts, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medical Technicians, EMTs, First Responder, Job, John Nolen Drive, Madison WI, Pittsburgh PA, Public Service, Sharon Edge, Snow, Snowstorm, Super Bowl Sunday, Vocation

“I am Sean Bell,” a Film by Stacey Muhammad

• February 18, 2010 • Comments Off

Posted in Accidental Death/Death by Misadventure, Awards, Black People, Class, Crime, Crime-Cops-Injustice, Film, Hate Crimes, Health, Murder/Manslaughter, Obama Administration, Race
Tags: African Americans, Black People, Blacks, Boys, Constables on Patrol, Cops, Documentary, Documentary Filmmaker, Fatherlessness, Hopelessness, Justice, Latina, Latinos, Men, Murder, N.Y.P.D., New York, New York City, Police Murders, Race, Racism, Sean Bell, Stacey Muhammad, The United States

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He Was an American Citizen on His Way to a Soccer Tryout. He’s Been in Immigration Custody for a Month. July 23, 2019
An 18-year-old Texas man, born in the United States, was detained at an immigration checkpoint in Texas nearly a month ago. He is still in custody.
More Than 2,000 Migrants Were Targeted in Raids. 35 Were Arrested. July 23, 2019
President Trump had touted the raids as a show of force in response to an influx of Central American parents and children across the southwestern border.
Why Are Native Hawaiians Protesting Against a Telescope? July 23, 2019
Demonstrators blocking construction of a major scientific project on Hawaii’s highest mountain have started to attract support across the country. Here’s what you need to know.
Gay U.S. Couple Sues State Dept. for Denying Their Baby Citizenship July 23, 2019
An American couple’s daughter, who was born abroad with the help of a surrogate, was denied citizenship. Her parents, two gay men, are suing for discrimination.
‘The People Can’t Take It Anymore’: Puerto Rico Erupts in a Day of Protests July 23, 2019
Many Puerto Ricans are deeply dissatisfied with a government they say has left much of the island mired in poverty, unemployment and corruption.
Who Got Into the University of California? July 23, 2019
Tuesday: A look at new admissions, by the numbers. Also: A horse is a victim in a county fair melee and an investigation into fake guacamole.
2 Officers Fired Over Facebook Post Saying Ocasio-Cortez ‘Needs a Round’ July 23, 2019
One police officer from Gretna, La., referred to the congresswoman as a “vile idiot” and suggested she should be shot. Another officer liked the post.
Why a Black Preacher Is Fighting for Control of a Neo-Nazi Group July 23, 2019
At a time when far-right extremism has been on the rise, James Hart Stern is battling with a longtime member of the National Socialist Movement over control of the group and its website.

The Guardian, UK

Iran rejects UK's proposal for European-led maritime force July 23, 2019
Critics point to irony of UK calling on EU support while heading for BrexitPlans for a European-led maritime security force in the Gulf unveiled by the UK foreign secretary, Jeremy Hunt, hit choppy waters as the plan was rejected by Iran and met resistance from supporters of the incoming prime minister, Boris Johnson.It has also been seen by British shipping […]
Canada: two teens thought missing named as suspects in double murder July 23, 2019
Police name Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmegelsky as suspects in murder of Lucas Fowler and Chynna Deese in British ColumbiaTwo teenagers who were previously feared missing have been named as suspects in the double murder of Australian Lucas Fowler, 23, and US citizen Chynna Deese, 24, who were shot dead on a remote highway in northern Canada. Related: Three deat […]
'Perverts in bushes' are ruining nude zone in Paris park, say naturists July 23, 2019
Users of Bois de Vincennes claim peace is being disturbed by voyeurs and exhibitionistsNaturists in a Paris park have complained that voyeurs and exhibitionists are spoiling their naked enjoyment.The nudists say they are being pestered in an area of the city’s Bois de Vincennes where for the last two years they have been allowed to shed their clothes. Contin […]
Li Peng: former Chinese premier known as 'Butcher of Beijing' dies aged 90 July 23, 2019
Politician known abroad for his role in crushing 1989 Tiananmen Square protestsThe former Chinese premier Li Peng, reviled by rights activists and many in the Chinese capital as the “Butcher of Beijing” for his role in the crackdown on the Tiananmen Square protests, has died, according to state media.Li, who was 90, died on Monday in Beijing, Xinhua reported […]
Facebook agrees to pay $5bn in vast privacy settlement, insiders say July 23, 2019
FTC to claim company misled users about handling of their phone numbers as part of settlement The Federal Trade Commission is expected to announce on Wednesday that Facebook has agreed to a sweeping settlement of allegations it mishandled user privacy and pay roughly $5bn, two people briefed on the matter said.As part of the settlement, Facebook will agree t […]
Venezuela: widespread blackouts could be new normal, experts warn July 23, 2019
Country struggled to restore power after massive blackout on Monday left millions without powerWidespread electricity outages could become the new normal in Venezuela, experts have warned, as the country struggled to restore power after a massive blackout that left millions without power or access to the internet. Related: Blackouts plunge Venezuela into cha […]
Mueller urged to talk freely and resist Trump officials' bid to limit testimony July 23, 2019
Democrats say DoJ ‘boundaries’ warning can be ignoredMueller to testify on Wednesday in two separate sessionsDemocrats are urging Robert Mueller, the special counsel who investigated Russia’s interference in the 2016 election, to ignore efforts by the Trump administration to restrict his long-awaited testimony to Congress on Wednesday. Related: Robert Muelle […]
BA loses legal action against pilot strikes July 23, 2019
Holidaymakers’ flights could be disrupted as court rejects airline’s challenge to actionBritish Airways has lost its legal attempt to block planned strikes by pilots, which could take place next month and disrupt the travel plans of hundreds of thousands of passengers.The pilots union, Balpa, can now call strike dates with two weeks’ notice. However. it has […]

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Russia-China 'joint air patrol' sees Japan and South Korea scramble jets July 23, 2019
The patrol near disputed islands prompts both South Korea and Japan to send up jets.
Boris Johnson 'faces challenging times' - EU's Ursula von der Leyen July 23, 2019
Ursula von der Leyen is among Europe's leaders to react to Boris Johnson becoming the UK's new PM.
Europe heatwave: French city of Bordeaux hits record temperature July 23, 2019
The French city of Bordeaux hits its highest temperature since records began with 41.2C (106.1F).
Tourist couple murder: Teenage boys named as suspects July 23, 2019
Two Canadian teenage boys are key suspects in killing of young couple shot to death on holiday.
Grocery worker found in shop where he worked after 10-year search July 23, 2019
Police say the man died after becoming trapped behind a freezer in the supermarket where he worked.
Maxim Dadashev dies after boxing injuries sustained against Subriel Matias July 23, 2019
Russian boxer Maxim Dadashev has died at the age of 28 following injuries suffered in his IBF light-welterweight fight against Subriel Matias.
Van with $140m of drugs crashes into police car in Sydney July 23, 2019
Australian police recovered 273kg of methamphetamine after they tracked down the vehicle.
How the rumour mill 'killed off' Turkmenistan's president July 23, 2019
Fake news spread like wildfire this weekend in Turkmenistan - one of the most secretive states in the world.