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Filmmaker Ken Burns Says New Mayor Bill DeBlasio Will Settle With The Central Park Five

• November 14, 2013 • Comments Off

Posted in "Stop and Frisk", African American History, American History, American Politics, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Celebrity Children, Chicanos/Latinos, Civil Rights/Human Rights, Class, Crime, Crime-Cops-Injustice, Cultural History, Democrats, Documentaries, Documentary, Film, History, Journalism and Ethics, Mental Health/Psychology, National Issues, People of Color, Police Misconduct/Killings, Public Television, Puerto Ricans, Race, Rape, Rape/Sex Crimes, Television, The Economy, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Women
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Don’t Come For the First Lady While She Is Speaking, Or She May Come Back at You with a Vengeance (w/Update)

• June 5, 2013 • Comments Off

Posted in African American History, American Politics, Barack and Michelle Obama, Black People, Civil Rights/Human Rights, Class, Cultural History, Democrats, Hate Crimes, Mental Health/Psychology, Michelle Obama, National Issues, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Womanism, Women
Tags: African Americans, Angry Black Woman Syndrome, Barack Obama, Black Women, Blacks, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Ellen Sturtz, Employment Non-Discrimination Act, Facebook, First Lady Michelle Obama, GetEQUAL, Huffington Post, LGBT, Michelle Obama, Obama, President Barack Obama, President Obama, Racism, Republicans, Sturtz, The Angry Black Woman, The First Lady, United States

Because Melissa Harris-Perry is That Good, Limbaugh and Palin Are Attacking Her

• April 10, 2013 • 3 Comments

Posted in African American History, American History, American Politics, Black People, Class, Cultural History, Democrats, Education, History, Melissa Harris-Perry, Mental Health/Psychology, MSNBC, Television, Women
Tags: China, Communists, Communities, Cultural Revolution, Fear, Fearmongering, Harris-Perry, It Takes a Village, Mao, Melissa Harris-Perry, MHP, MSNBC, Reds, Right Wing Loons, Right Wing Punditry, San Francisco, Sunday Pundit Shows, Tulane University

Those Cartoons from Facebook, March 25, 2013

• March 25, 2013 • Comments Off

Posted in African American History, American History, American Politics, Black People, Books, Celebrities/Royals, Civil Rights/Human Rights, Class, Crime, Cultural History, Democrats, Discrimination, Education, Facebook, Health, Immigration, Mental Health/Psychology, Race, Rosa Parks, Voter Suppression, Women
Tags: "Racial Entitlements", Antonin Scalia, Book Lovers, Cartoons, Chores, Emory University, Facebook, Faux Noise, Fox News, High Water Pants, Impressions, Italian American, Limousine Liberals, Marky Mark, Misconceptions, Misinformation, Political Cartoons, Republicans, Rosa Parks, Sagging Pants, Scalia, Science, Social Statements, Suffrage, Supreme Court, Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, Supreme Court of the United States, Three-Fifths Compromise, Voting Right Act, Voting Rights, Voting Rights Act, White House

Entering The Arena: The Right Wing Attacks on Zerlina Maxwell

• March 12, 2013 • Comments Off

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Link to Live Stream of Hadiya Pendleton Funeral, Greater Harvest Baptist Church, February 9, 2013

• February 9, 2013 • Comments Off

Posted in Accidental Death/Death by Misadventure, African American History, Barack and Michelle Obama, Black People, Class, Crime, Cultural History, Democrats, Gang Violence, Mass Shootings, Murder/Manslaughter, National Issues, Uncategorized
Tags: African Americans, Barack Obama, Black Girls, Blacks, Chicago Sun-Times, Children, Danny K. Davis, First Lady, First Lady Michelle Obama, FLOTUS, Greater Harvest Baptist Church, Growing Up, Hadiya, Hadiya Pendleton, Hyde Park, King College Prep, Murder, President, President Barack Obama, President Obama, Rahm Emmanuel

The First Lady Gives Speaker Boehner The Side Eye

• January 22, 2013 • 1 Comment

Posted in Barack and Michelle Obama, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Cultural History, Democrats, Obama Administration, Race, Television, The Mainstream Media (MSM), The Tea Party Movement
Tags: Barack Obama, Inaugural Luncheon, Inauguration, John Boehner, Michelle Obama, Obama, President, Speaker Boehner, Speakers, The Side Eye

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Democrats Slow Impeachment Timeline to Sharpen Their Public Case October 22, 2019
House Democrats, once eyeing an impeachment vote by Thanksgiving, now conceded they may have to go slower as they plan public hearings to drive home their case.
As Homelessness Surges in California, So Does a Backlash October 21, 2019
Tent encampments across California are testing residents’ tolerance and compassion as street conditions deteriorate.
More Parents Plead Guilty in College Admissions Scandal October 21, 2019
Douglas Hodge, one of the most prominent business executives charged in the case, said, “I acted out of love for my children, but I know that this explanation for my actions is not an excuse.”
Two UConn Students Arrested After Repeatedly Shouting Racial Slur, Officials Say October 22, 2019
A video of the episode on Oct. 11 was widely shared on social media and spurred outrage from students.
Fired for Repeating Racist Slur, School Guard Will Get Job Back, Union Says October 22, 2019
A student directed the slur at Marlon Anderson, and Mr. Anderson said he repeated it as he was trying to explain why it was offensive.
Dallas Tornado Leaves Trail of Damage; Storm Causes Panic at Memphis Airport October 21, 2019
A tornado destroyed buildings in Dallas and cut electricity to tens of thousands of people. The storm system is moving east, and has killed a man in Arkansas.
Warren’s Education Plan Promises Billions for Low-Income Schools and Desegregation October 21, 2019
The long-awaited proposal breaks from Obama-era Democratic priorities by critiquing charter schools and testing.
Mitt Romney Admits to Having a Secret Twitter Account, ‘Pierre Delecto’ October 21, 2019
The senator acknowledged that he had an account, which he used to monitor political conversations online and defend himself.

The Guardian, UK

Brexit: Johnson launches final bid to get UK to leave EU on 31 October - live news October 22, 2019
Rolling updates on today’s political developments as prime minister plans to ram his deal through parliament by ThursdayFull story: PM in final push to ram through Brexit dealWithdrawal bill: what does Johnson’s version say?Explained: what happened on Monday and what comes next? 9.16am BST The President of the European Council Donald Tusk has told the Europe […]
Facebook discloses operations by Russia and Iran to meddle in 2020 election October 21, 2019
The company confirmed it had dismantled the four accounts and announced initiatives to prevent foreign interference in US campaignsFacebook on Monday disclosed it had taken down four new foreign interference operations originating from Iran and Russia, including one targeting the US 2020 presidential elections that appears to be linked to the Russian troll a […]
Canada elections: Justin Trudeau wins narrow victory to form minority government October 22, 2019
Liberals secure four more years in power despite lingering criticism over handling of corruption inquiry and blackface scandalCanada election – as it happenedJustin Trudeau has won a second term as Canada’s prime minister after the country’s federal election, but his narrow victory means he will lead a minority government that will be forced to depend on oth […]
Japan grants half a million pardons to mark enthronement of emperor Naruhito October 22, 2019
Petty crimes forgiven ahead of ceremony that completes ascension after father’s abdication in May Naruhito has proclaimed himself Japan’s new emperor and vowed to “stand with the people” after performing a series of ancient rituals that culminated in his appearance on the imperial throne alongside his wife, Empress Masako.Naruhito, who ascended the Chrysanth […]
Chile on edge as worst unrest in three decades claims 11 lives October 21, 2019
More clashes likely after Piñera expands state of emergency following ‘weekend of rage’Latin America’s most prosperous country is braced for fresh upheaval after Chile’s president expanded a state of emergency beyond the capital and the death toll from three days of violence rose to 11.“We are at war with a powerful and uncompromising enemy that respects not […]
Auckland fire: thousands evacuated as huge blaze takes hold in SkyCity October 22, 2019
The fire started just after 1pm on the roof of the SkyCity convention centreThousands of people were evacuated from central Auckland on Tuesday as a massive fire burned in the heart of New Zealand’s largest city.The fire started just after 1pm on the roof of the SkyCity convention centre, which is still under construction. Continue reading...
WeWork board weighs up $10bn rescue plan from Japan's SoftBank October 22, 2019
Proposal for US office-sharing company would lead to exit of co-founder Adam NeumannThe board of WeWork is meeting on Tuesday to consider a rescue plan worth almost $10bn (£7.7bn) from its biggest investor, Japan’s SoftBank, according to reports.The proposal would keep the struggling US office-sharing company afloat and lead to the departure of its controver […]
Trump tells Republicans to 'get tougher and fight' impeachment inquiry October 22, 2019
President bemoans disunity among his party as he faces criticism from a handful of membersDonald Trump on Monday demanded Republicans “get tougher and fight” against an intensifying impeachment inquiry that has strained their allegiance to the president.In a meandering, hour-long back-and-forth with reporters a White House cabinet meeting earlier on Monday, […]

The BBC

Canada election: Trudeau's Liberals win but lose majority October 22, 2019
Despite a bumpy first term, Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party earns a second, narrow election win.
Bolivia election: Clashes as Morales appears set for victory October 22, 2019
The vote appeared set for a second round but latest figures give Mr Morales the outright lead.
Naruhito: Japan's emperor proclaims enthronement in ancient ceremony October 22, 2019
The elaborate ceremony, conducted largely in silence, is thought to date back more than a thousand years.
Thai king strips consort of titles for 'disloyalty' October 21, 2019
The King of Thailand strips his royal consort of her titles months after appointing her.
Turkey Syria offensive: Some US troops to stay, says Trump October 22, 2019
The president's comments come despite him insisting he wants them all pulled out.
The Kenyan ghost writers doing 'lazy' Western students' work October 21, 2019
University students in Europe and the US are paying Kenyans to do their academic work for them.
'Chris Brown lifted my artwork and didn't even credit me' October 22, 2019
A Manchester-based visual artist says he isn't all that surprised to see his work reposted without credit.
Chris the sheep: Merino with famously overgrown fleece dies October 22, 2019
Chris the sheep's mammoth coat won him fans globally in 2015 after he was spotted in the wild.