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That Cartoon From Facebook: “Hershey Bar”

• January 4, 2012 • Comments Off

Posted in Asians/Asian Pacific/Asian Americans, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Comedy, Cultural History, People of Color, Women
Tags: "Hershey Bar", Asian American, Asian Americans, Facebook, Gay, George Takei, GLBT, Hikaru Sulu, Japanese American, Japanese Americans, Lesson, Sansei, Sexism, Star Trek, Star Trek: The Original Series, Takei

That Office Depot Commercial About A Baker Who Wins The Organization Battle As Well As A Reality Show

• February 2, 2011 • Comments Off

Posted in Class, Commercials, Cooking, Cultural History, Reality Shows, Television
Tags: "Baker Battles", "Top Chef", Asian American, Asian Americans, Asian Cuisine, Baker Death Match, Baking, Beth, Cable Channel, Cooking, Cuisine, Culinary Arts, Cupcake, Office Depot, Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, Reality Show, Recipe, Television, United States

The Nike Ad: Tiger Woods and His Father Earl’s Voice

• April 8, 2010 • Comments Off

Posted in African American History, Asians/Asian Pacific/Asian Americans, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Cultural History, Health, Love, Mental Health/Psychology, People of Color, Race, Sexuality, Spirituality, Sports, Television, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Women
Tags: African American, African Americans, Asian American, Augusta GA, Biracial, Blacks, Branding, Earl Woods, Eldrick Tont Woods, Eldrick Woods, Endorsements, Endorser, Father, Fatherhood, Georgia, Golf, Growing Up, Infidelity, Love, Love of the Game, Love of Work, Nike, Rebranding, Scandal, Self Image, Self-Respect, Self-Worth, Sex Scandal, Sports, The Masters, The Swoosh, Tiger Woods

The Poet Ai Joins the Ancestors

• March 24, 2010 • 4 Comments

Posted in Ai, Asians/Asian Pacific/Asian Americans, Black People, Books, Class, Education, People of Color, Spirituality
Tags: "Killing Floor", "No Surrender", "Nothing But Color", African American, Ai, Ai Ogawa, American Book Award, Asian, Asian American, Buddhist, Florence Anthony, Irish, Japanese, Leon Trotsky, Lev Bronstein, Multiracial, Native American, Oklahoma State University, Poet, Poetry, Russia, The National Book Award, United States Artists Ford Fellowship, University of California Irvine Alumni, Yukio Mishima

The Sedona, AZ Sweat Lodge Tragedy: Why It Shouldn’t Have Happened

• October 12, 2009 • 9 Comments

Posted in Black People, Class, Education, Health, Memoir, Mental Health/Psychology, New Orleans, People of Color, Race, Religion, The Mainstream Media (MSM), The Rest of the World
Tags: "Spiritual Warrior", Abenaki, Africa, Africans, Ancestors, Angel Valley, Anger, Arizona, Asia, Asian American, Baron Samedi, Cow Hollow, Culture, Curios, Erzulie, Eucalyptus, Fasting, François Duvalier, French Quarter, George Harrison, Haiti, Haitians, Idols, Incense, James Arthur Ray, Joseph Bruchac, La Vieux Carre, Latino American, Legba, Loko Atison, Marie Laveau, Masks, Melanesia, Micronesia, Native American, Neighborhoods, New Age, New Orleans, Nichiren Buddhism, Noe Valley, Oshun, Pine Tar, Religion, Rituals, San Francisco, Sauna, Scandinavia, Sedona, Sioux, Sweat Lodge, The French Quarter, The Voodoo Museum, Turtle Island, Union Street, United States, Voudou, Voudou Flags, Yavapai County

Jon and Kate Gosselin: The Louds All Over Again?

• May 23, 2009 • 2 Comments

Posted in Celebrities/Royals, Class, Memoir, People of Color, Race, Television
Tags: "Jon and Kate Plus 8", Asian American, Bill and Pat Loud, Cable, Cameras, Celebrity, Divorce, Dutch, Gays, Gossip, Indonesia, Interracial Celebrity Couples, Jon and Kate, Jon and Kate Gosselin, Lance Loud, Marriage, Sextuplets, The Louds, The Seventies, Twins

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The College Board Strips Down Its A.P. Curriculum for African American Studies February 1, 2023
After criticism from Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida, the official course looks different: No more critical race theory, and the study of contemporary topics — like Black Lives Matter — is optional.
Memphis to Gather in Grief at Tyre Nichols’s Funeral February 1, 2023
His death after he was beaten by the police inspired anger and sorrow across the country. His family remembers him as a “beautiful soul.”
As Officers Beat Tyre Nichols, a Crime-Prevention Camera Watched Over Them February 1, 2023
A SkyCop camera in Memphis provided overhead footage that was instrumental in shaping the public’s understanding of what unfolded.
DeSantis Takes On the Education Establishment, and Builds His Brand February 1, 2023
A proposal by Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida to overhaul higher education would mandate courses in Western civilization, eliminate diversity programs and reduce the protections of tenure.
Allan A. Ryan, Dogged Pursuer of Nazi Collaborators, Dies at 77 February 1, 2023
As the director of the U.S. Office of Special Investigations, he identified and prosecuted dozens of former camp guards and other henchmen.
FBI Is Searching Biden’s Vacation Home in Delaware February 1, 2023
The search is the latest revelation that President Biden kept materials that should have been returned to the National Archives after he left office in January 2017.
More Than 500,000 Acres of Public Land in California Are Inaccessible to the Public February 1, 2023
Until recently, the existence of these lands was largely unknown.
Policing the Wrong Way February 1, 2023
Memphis’s Scorpion is the latest special police unit to come under scrutiny.

The Guardian, UK

‘Suspicious death’ of Rwandan journalist prompts calls for investigation January 31, 2023
Two weeks on from the death of government critic John Williams Ntwali, police have failed to answer questions over the alleged road accident in which they say he was killedCalls are growing for an investigation into the apparent accidental death two weeks ago of a prominent Rwandan journalist and government critic.John Williams Ntwali, a regular critic of th […]
Violence in Nigeria risks derailing forthcoming presidential elections January 31, 2023
At least 50 attacks against staff and facilities of the electoral commission have been recorded between 2019 election and end of 2022Routine violence in south-east Nigeria including attacks on the offices of the electoral commission threatens to derail next month’s presidential elections, experts have said.At least 50 attacks by armed groups against staff an […]
Eight people shot dead at birthday party in South Africa January 30, 2023
Sunday’s attack in Eastern Cape province highlights country’s problems with violent crimeEight people were killed and three others wounded when gunmen opened fire at a birthday party in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, local officials said. Continue reading...
Pope and Justin Welby to visit South Sudan amid tensions over LGBTQ+ rights January 29, 2023
Head of Anglican church in South Sudan said archbishop of Canterbury was ‘failing to defend biblical truth’Pope Francis and the archbishop of Canterbury will begin a historic joint visit to South Sudan on Friday against the backdrop of potential tensions over LGBTQ+ rights.The leaders of the global Roman Catholic and Anglican churches, whose numbers are grow […]
Weather tracker: Cheneso restrengthens to bring flooding to Madagascar January 27, 2023
Tropical storm upgraded to cyclone status, hitting Indian Ocean island with 75mph winds and intense rainfallMadagascar continued to be hit by intense rainfall this week, resulting in serious flooding and several landslides. Severe Tropical Storm Cheneso made landfall in the north-east last week, and had weakened as it pushed south-west across the island. But […]
US military raid kills key Islamic State regional leader in Somalia, officials say January 26, 2023
Bilal al-Sudani, ‘responsible for fostering the growing presence of IS in Africa’, was killed in strike approved by Joe BidenA US military raid in Somalia ordered by President Joe Biden this week killed a key regional leader of the Islamic State group, Bilal al-Sudani, according to US officials.Sudani was killed on Wednesday during a gunfight after US troops […]
Key suspects in killing of Haiti president Jovenel Moïse ‘sent to US for trial’ February 1, 2023
Investigations in Haiti have reached a virtual standstill after threats and intimidation against judgesFour key suspects in the killing of the Haitian president Jovenel Moïse were transferred to the US for prosecution, according to officials, as the case stagnates in Haiti amid death threats against local judges.The suspects in custody include James Solages, […]
Canada: PM’s residence is falling to bits – but who’s willing to pay for repairs? January 31, 2023
The once grand 24 Sussex Drive in Ottawa, with leaky roof and mould after decades of negligence, is in dire need of an upgradeOnce home to Canada’s powerful lumber barons, 24 Sussex Drive, tucked away in a forested enclave of the capital, is one of the country’s most symbolically important homes.But decades of negligence have left the official residence of t […]

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Ukraine billionaire Ihor Kolomoisky targeted in new anti-corruption swoop February 1, 2023
Authorities launch a fresh wave of raids, including on leading tycoon Ihor Kolomoisky.
Missing radioactive capsule found in Australia February 1, 2023
Emergency services "literally found the needle in the haystack", authorities have said.
Myanmar coup anniversary: 'Silent strike' marks two years of military rule February 1, 2023
Protesters urge the public to stay at home as the military is hit by new Western sanctions.
Andrew Tate: Influencer appears in court to appeal against detention February 1, 2023
The controversial influencer has been held alongside his brother since December.
Jovenel Moise: Four suspects in Haiti leader's killing sent to US February 1, 2023
The men are the latest to be charged over the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moise.
NFL great Tom Brady retires 'for good' February 1, 2023
Legendary quarterback and seven-time Super Bowl winner Tom Brady says he is retiring after 23 seasons in the NFL.
Tyre Nichols family demand justice on eve of funeral February 1, 2023
US Vice-President Kamala Harris will be among crowds of mourners who are expected to attend the ceremony.
Questions over possible Saudi Women's World Cup deal February 1, 2023
Co-hosts Australia and New Zealand ask Fifa to "urgently clarify" reports that Saudi Arabia's tourism authority is to be named as an official sponsor of the Women's World Cup.