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- A Small Boat, a Vast Sea and a Desperate Escape From Russia February 1, 2023In September, two men set out from Russia, hoping a boat could carry them to asylum on U.S. soil. Their quest for freedom did not go as planned.
- In Big Sur, Living With Nature’s Beauty but Trapped by Its Fury February 4, 2023The succession of storms last month that left some residents in that treasured region cut off from the rest of California is another reminder of the perils and adventure of Central Coast life.
- Muscle Cars, Balaclavas and Fists: How the Scorpions Rolled Through Memphis February 4, 2023Residents say the street crime unit was an intimidating and sometimes violent presence in the city. Five Scorpion officers are charged with murdering Tyre Nichols during an arrest.
- E.M.T.s Provided No Care for 19 Minutes After Police Beat Tyre Nichols February 4, 2023The board that regulates emergency medical technicians in Tennessee on Friday voted to suspend the licenses of the two E.M.T.s who arrived at the scene and failed to render aid.
- Planes Narrowly Avoid Collision on Austin Airport Runway February 5, 2023A FedEx cargo plane had to abort its landing after a departing Southwest Airlines flight was cleared to use the same runway, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
- Balloon Incident Reveals More Than Spying as Competition With China Intensifies February 5, 2023There is nothing new about superpowers spying on one another, even from balloons. But for pure gall, there was something different this time.
- 8 Places Across the U.S. to Learn About African American History February 5, 2023Over the years, many important African American landmarks have disappeared or fallen into disrepair. An effort to restore them promises a fuller understanding of American history as a whole.
- A Patient Declared Dead Is Found in a Body Bag Gasping for Air February 5, 2023A 66-year-old woman was taken to a funeral home, where workers discovered her chest moving, a report said. An Alzheimer’s care center in Iowa that declared her dead was fined $10,000.
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- Pope urges churches in South Sudan to raise voices against injustice February 4, 2023Pontiff says on peace mission that religious leaders ‘cannot remain neutral’ amid abuses of powerPope Francis has said churches in South Sudan “cannot remain neutral” but must raise their voices against injustice and abuse of power, as he and two other Christian leaders conducted a peace mission to the world’s newest country.On his first full day in South Su […]
- Baby among nine dead from cold and thirst on boat in Mediterranean February 3, 2023Survivors tell Italian authorities vessel carrying about 50 people lost its way trying to cross from TunisiaA baby was among nine people including his mother and a pregnant woman who died of cold and thirst on a boat carrying about 50 migrants across the central Mediterranean, Italian authorities have said.Survivors who landed on the Italian island of Lamped […]
- Descendants of Namibia’s genocide victims call on Germany to ‘stop hiding’ February 3, 2023Herero and Nama people demand direct talks and take Namibian government to court for accepting reparations on their behalf for 1904-1908 killingsDescendants of victims of genocide in Namibia have called on Germany to “stop hiding” and discuss reparations with them directly, as they take their own government to court for making a deal without their approval.T […]
- Help world’s poor as well as Ukraine, say faith charities as pope visits South Sudan February 2, 2023An open letter, backed by opinion poll, urges the UK to restore aid budget on eve of a three-day ‘pilgrimage for peace’ in the east African countryThe British government’s financial support for Ukraine must not be at the cost of aid to other areas of the world in crisis, three faith-based charities have warned, on the eve of an unprecedented joint pilgrimage […]
- Nearly 14,000 Nigerians take Shell to court over devastating impact of pollution February 2, 2023People from Niger delta areas of Ogale and Bille seeking justice in London’s high courtNearly 14,000 people from two Nigerian communities are seeking justice in the high court in London against the fossil fuel giant Shell, claiming it is responsible for devastating pollution of their water sources and destruction of their way of life.The individuals from the […]
- Wagner mercenaries sustain losses in fight for Central African Republic gold February 2, 2023Russian fighters clash with rebels as Kremlin tries to extend power in mineral rich countryRussian mercenaries from the Wagner Group have sustained heavy casualties in a new surge of fighting between government troops and rebels over the control of lucrative goldmines in Central African Republic (CAR).The clashes come amid increasing instability in the anarc […]
- Chile wildfires kill at least 23 people as 40C heat hampers effort to stop spread February 5, 2023Sixty-six people hurt and 1,500 seeking refuge in shelters after 800 homes were destroyedRecord summer temperatures of more than 40C (104F) are hampering efforts to tackle dozens of wildfires across central Chile that have killed at least 23 people, destroyed 800 homes and prompted the declaration of a state of emergency in three regions.Sixty-six people hav […]
- Man wanted for leaving dead fish at The Goonies house rescued by coast guard February 5, 2023Police still looking for Jericho Labonte of British Columbia after he was released from hospital after ‘odd 48 hours’A man saved by a US coast guard rescue swimmer at the mouth of the Columbia river as a massive wave rolled the yacht he was piloting on Friday was wanted for a bizarre incident in which police said he left a dead fish at the Astoria, Oregon, h […]
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- Ukraine braced for renewed Russian offensive later in February February 5, 2023A large Russian attack is likely to come from the east and south, Kyiv says, but it has the reserves to repel it.
- Grammys: Viola Davis joins exclusive winners' club February 5, 2023The star is only the 18th person to win each of an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award.
- Weekend avalanches kill 10 in Austria and Switzerland February 5, 2023Officials in western Austria warned winter sports enthusiasts of dangerous conditions in the area.
- China balloon: US searches in Atlantic for wreckage February 5, 2023The US is trying recover debris from the suspected spy balloon that fell in shallow waters off South Carolina.
- Pope and protestant leaders denounce anti-gay laws February 5, 2023Pope Francis said laws which criminalise homosexuality were a sin and "an injustice".
- Grammy Awards 2023: How to watch and who will win February 5, 2023Adele, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar and Harry Styles are up for prizes at the 65th annual Grammys in LA.
- Pervez Musharraf, Pakistan's ex-president, dies aged 79 February 5, 2023The former president, who seized power in a coup in 1999, survived numerous assassination attempts.
- Iran protests: Protesters among prisoners pardoned by leader February 5, 2023Iranians involved in anti-government demos are among those set to be released.
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Black Surfers? It’s Not Just a White Thing. “Whitewash,” Black Surfing Documentary Narrated by Ben Harper and Black Thought of The Roots Now at Hulu
• December 13, 2011 • Comments Off on Black Surfers? It’s Not Just a White Thing. “Whitewash,” Black Surfing Documentary Narrated by Ben Harper and Black Thought of The Roots Now at HuluPosted in African American History, Black Britons/British Caribbean, Black People, Black Surfers, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Cultural History, Documentary, Film, Jamaica/British Caribbean, Love, Music, Spirituality, Sports, Travel, Weather, Women
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