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“Vogue Italia” Now Has Three Spinoff Websites: “Vogue Curvy,” “Vogue Black,” and “Vogue Talents”

• March 3, 2010 • Comments Off

Posted in Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Fashion, Italy, Race, Women
Tags: "Afrobella, "American Vogue", "Folio", "Italian Vogue", "Vogue Curvy", "Vogue Italia", "Vogue Talents", "Young Fat and Fabulous", African American Women, African Americans, Blacks, Chandra Johnson-Greene, Fashion, Fashion Magazines, Fashion Websites, Full-Figured Women, Grace Jones, Naomi Campbell, New Talents, Self Image, Toccara Jones

The New Jersey Black Boys Who Were Nearly Starved to Death Six Years Ago Are Thriving, Growing Up…and Are Loved

• March 3, 2010 • 16 Comments

Posted in Black People, Class, Crime, Differently-Abled, Education, Health, Mental Health/Psychology, Religion, Wisconsin
Tags: African Americans, Blacks, Bruce Jackson, Camden County, CBS, Child Abuse, Child Beaters, Child Molesters, Child Neglect, Children, Collingswood, Discovery, Domestic Abusers, Eating Disorders, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Forced Starvation, Fundamentalist Christians, Growing Up, Home-Schooled, Michael Parrish, Motherhood, New Jersey, Raymond Jackson, Sect, Self Image, Self-Worth, Serial Rapists, Starvation, Terrell Parrish, Tre'Shawn Parrish, Vanessa Jackson, William Jackson, Without Remorse

One Year Ago Today…I Started This Blog

• March 3, 2010 • Comments Off

Posted in Who I Am
Tags: Birthday, One Year, Poll, Polls, ThisBlksistasPage

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LA and San Diego Schools to Go Online-Only in The Fall July 13, 2020
California’s two largest districts made the joint call amid a White House push to get children back into classrooms.
The Massacre That Destroyed Tulsa’s ‘Black Wall Street’ July 13, 2020
In 1921, the city of Tulsa erupted in a spasm of hate and fire that destroyed its prosperous Black district. A century later, excavators are uncovering a “crime scene.”
America’s Governors Get Tested for a Virus That Is Testing Them July 13, 2020
The pandemic has put many governors of both parties under a spotlight for which none of their aides and consultants have a playbook.
‘We’re Not an Island’: Rural Outbreaks Challenge Oregon’s Virus Success July 13, 2020
Oregon was sandwiched between two states that had big coronavirus outbreaks but managed to keep its numbers low. Until it couldn’t.
Want More Diversity? Some Experts Say Reward C.E.O.s for It July 14, 2020
Only a small number of large companies have tied executive compensation to goals for hiring and promotion of workers from underrepresented groups.
The QAnon Candidates Are Coming. Are Republicans Ready? July 14, 2020
The conspiracy theorists accuse Democrats and even fellow Republicans of being beholden to a cabal of bureaucrats, pedophiles and Satanists. President Trump has cheered them on.
G.A.O.: Trump Boosts Deregulation by Undervaluing Cost of Climate Change July 14, 2020
The Government Accountability Office has found that the Trump administration is undervaluing the cost of climate change to boost its deregulatory efforts.
Black Behind the Wheel July 14, 2020
On a road trip to Detroit, reflections on the car as a symbol of aspiration and adventure. But if you’re Black in America, that lovely machine isn’t always a refuge.

The Guardian, UK

Baby boy infected with coronavirus in womb July 14, 2020
French study is believed to be first such confirmed case but doctors say infant has made good recoveryCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageDoctors in France have reported what they believe to be the first proven case of Covid-19 being passed on from a pregnant woman to her baby in the womb.The newborn boy developed inflammation in the […]
UK coronavirus live: Johnson U-turns on masks as experts fear up to 120,000 Covid-19 winter deaths July 14, 2020
Boris Johnson announces face coverings are to be mandatory in shops from 24 July with £100 fines for non-compliance Global coronavirus live: latest updates 10.28am BST Doctors in France have reported what they believe to be the first proven case of Covid-19 being passed on from a pregnant woman to her baby in the womb.The newborn boy developed inflammation i […]
Video of drunken Brits maskless in Magaluf appals Spaniards July 14, 2020
Tourists flouting rules on face coverings and social distancing prompt fears of second wave Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageSpaniards fear that the sacrifices made during the coronavirus lockdown will be in vain after tourists from overseas flouted regulations about wearing masks and social distancing.As footage of drunken British […]
Phone of top Catalan politician 'targeted by government-grade spyware' July 13, 2020
Exclusive: Guardian and El País find regional speaker was targeted in ‘possible domestic political espionage’Roger Torrent: alleged attack confirms fears about Spanish stateOne of Catalonia’s most senior politicians has been warned his mobile phone was targeted using spyware its makers say is only sold to governments to track criminals and terrorists.A joint […]
Coronavirus global report: restrictions return around world as cases pass 13m July 14, 2020
Hong Kong, California and Manila tighten rules; WHO warns there are no shortcuts out of a pandemic; Australia passes 10,000 casesCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageCities and states around the world returned to tighter coronavirus restrictions to battle recurring outbreaks, as global infections passed 13 million and the World Health […]
'Better for Her Majesty not to know': palace letters reveal Queen's role in sacking of Australian PM Whitlam July 14, 2020
Governor general John Kerr canvassed Queen and her personal secretary about his powers to dismiss Gough Whitlam but did not forewarn themFollow our palace letters live blog hereRead the palace letters in fullWhat we know so far about the palace lettersSecret correspondence between Buckingham Palace and the governor general of Australia reveal discussion of a […]
Hong Kong primaries: China declares pro-democracy polls 'illegal' July 14, 2020
City’s leader announces investigation into vote that has been seen as an act of opposition to new security laws China has declared primaries held by Hong Kong’s pro-democratic parties on the weekend “illegal” and the city’s leader has announced an investigation, saying that the candidates’ intention to vote against government legislation could break national […]
Roger Stone speaks in Fox News interview after Trump commutation July 14, 2020
Donald Trump’s longtime confidant repeatedly thanked the president while calling the Mueller investigation ‘a goose egg’Donald Trump’s longtime confidant Roger Stone gushed over his political allies during an interview on Fox News on Monday, his first major television appearance since the president commuted Stone’s prison sentence on Friday.Stone had been co […]

The BBC

Coronavirus: How to talk about conspiracy theories July 14, 2020
Conspiracy theories have thrived during the pandemic - what's the right way to talk to someone who believes them?
Coronavirus: California reimposes sweeping restrictions amid virus spike July 14, 2020
The governor has rolled back reopening plans across the state as virus cases soar.
US Supreme Court allows federal executions to resume July 14, 2020
The court clears the way for the first executions of federal prisoners in 17 years.
South China Sea dispute: China's pursuit of resources 'unlawful', says US July 14, 2020
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says China is treating the disputed waters as its "maritime empire".
Gough Whitlam: Queen not told in advance of Australia PM's sacking, letters show July 14, 2020
Her representative dismissed Gough Whitlam without telling her first, newly released letters show.
Naya Rivera: Glee cast and other stars pay tribute July 14, 2020
Lea Michele and Jane Lynch are among those paying respect, after the actress's death was confirmed.
Aztec palace's remains uncovered off Mexico City's main Zócalo plaza July 14, 2020
The location of ruler Axayácatl's palace was later used by Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés.
Grant Imahara: Mythbusters TV host dies suddenly at 49 July 14, 2020
He was known for Mythbusters and White Rabbit Project, and made models for the Star Wars prequels.