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Why Nichelle Nichols Stayed On As Uhura in “Star Trek”

• September 9, 2010 • Comments Off

Posted in Acting, African American History, American History, Arts, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Cultural History, Drama, Film, Love, Memoir, Music, Nichelle Nichols, Race, Sexuality, Television, Television Series, Women
Tags: "Beyond Uhura: Star Trek and Other Memories", "Reflections", African Americans, Black Women, Blacks, Commander Nyota Uhura, Creepin', Decision, Dr. King, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Extramarital Relationships, First Interracial Kiss on TV, Gene Roddenberry, Interracial Relationships, Kiss, Los Angeles CA, Love, Lt. Uhura, Majel Barrett, NAACP, Race, Racism, Saint of the Sixties, Savas Abadsidis, Sex, Star Trek, Starship Enterprise, The Original Series", UCLA, William Shatner

Trainwreck: Fantasia Barrino

• August 31, 2010 • 4 Comments

Posted in Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Cultural History, Education, Gossip, Love, Mental Health/Psychology, Music Videos, Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome, Protestant Denominations, Race, Reality Shows, Sexuality, Television, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Women
Tags: "American Idol", "The Mo'Nique Show", "The National Enquirer", Adultery, Alicia Keys, Antwaun Cook, Aspirin, Bossip.com, Creepin', Creeping, Diane Barrino, Divorce, Evangelists, Fantasia Barrino, George Lopez, Jenice Armstrong, Jodeci, Joe Barrino, Laura Trice, Love, Mo'Nique, Mt. Zion Children's Choir, North Carolina, Okey-Dokey, Paula Cook, Pregnancy, Psychology, Radar Online, Rape, Rape Victim, Rapist, Secondary Victimization, Separation, Sleeping Pills, Swizz Beatz, T-Mobile Store, Tasia, The Color Purple, The Eighties, Therapy, TMZ.com, Zion Quari Barrino

Saturday Night Music, March 27, 2010: Stevie Wonder, “Please Don’t Go,” 1974

• March 27, 2010 • Comments Off

Posted in Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Music, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stevie Wonder
Tags: "Fulfillingness First Finale", "Please Don't Go", African Americans, Blacks, College, Creepin', Cross-Dressing, Deniece Williams, Fulfilling His First Finale, LGBT, Love, Michael Sembello, Motown, Record Store, Richard Nixon, Sex, Shirley Brewer, Sophomore, Stevie Wonder, Stevland Morris, Tamla, The Analog Age, The Grammys, The Persuasions, The Seventies, Watergate

Sahel Kazemi Thought McNair Was Cheating on Her With Another Woman Not His Wife

• July 8, 2009 • Comments Off

Posted in Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Crime, Domestic Violence, Love, People of Color, Sexuality, Women
Tags: Affair, Blue Moon Restaurant, Creepin', Dating, Depression, Girlfriend, John C. Tune Airport, Married, Murder Suicide, Other Woman, Ronal Serpas, Roofie, Sahel Kazemi, Steve McNair

Sister of Slain QB’s Lover Talks About Sahel Kazemi

• July 6, 2009 • 2 Comments

Posted in Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Crime, Domestic Violence, Love, People of Color, Sexuality
Tags: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Charities, Creepin', Dating, Iran, Iranian, Jacksonville FL, Lover, Marriage, Mid-Life Crisis, Murder Suicide, Muslims, Nashville TN, QB, Quarterback, Sahel Kazemi, Sex, Soheyla Kazemi, Steve McNair, Tennessee

The McNair Affair: She Did It…and So Did He

• July 6, 2009 • Comments Off

Posted in Black People, Crime, Domestic Violence, Love, People of Color, Sexuality, Women
Tags: "Harlem Nights", Creepin', Eddie Murphy, Fidelity, Girlfriend, Homicide, Infidelity, Iranian, Jordanian, Lover, Marriage, McNair, Mechelle McNair, Mistress, Murder, Murder Suicide, Palestinian, Playas, Players, QB, Quarterback, Sahel Kazemi, Steve McNair, Tennessee, Titans

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Nevada Caucuses Arrive as the State Is Booming. Will Trump Get the Credit? February 21, 2020
In a state that has become a Democratic stronghold, housing prices have rebounded and Las Vegas is shattering visitor records.
An ICE Detention Center? You Picked the Wrong Town, Residents Say February 20, 2020
A private prison company wants to operate an immigration detention center in McFarland, Calif., a town that is home to thousands of undocumented farm workers.
U.S.C. Offers Free Tuition to Students Whose Families Make $80,000 or Less February 21, 2020
Recognizing the high cost of living in California, the university will also no longer include the value of a home in the calculation used to determine financial need.
Bloomberg Campaign Blames Sanders Supporters Over Slurs in Vandalism February 21, 2020
Handmade posters, reading “Authoritarian,” “Classist” and “Oligarch,” were plastered on the windows of a Bloomberg field office in Knoxville, Tenn.
Nevada Democrats Now Say They’ll Rely on a Phone Hotline for Caucus Results February 21, 2020
The state party, in an effort to bolster its caucuses on Saturday and avoid a repeat of Iowa’s mess, said it would not have precinct leaders report results through Google Forms.
At Walgreens, Complaints of Medication Errors Go Missing February 21, 2020
Consultants working on a report for the drugstore chain were told not to mention some concerns raised by employees. Safety issues have also been flagged at CVS.
Trump Calls Warning of Russian 2020 Meddling a Democratic ‘Hoax’ February 21, 2020
The president said the intelligence finding that Russia was again meddling in a coming presidential election in his favor was a partisan “misinformation campaign.”
Julius Montgomery, Who Broke a Space-Age Race Barrier, Dies at 90 February 21, 2020
In the Jim Crow South, he was the first black professional to be hired at Cape Canaveral, then made a sacrifice so that a technology school might open.

The Guardian, UK

Coronavirus: window of containment 'narrowing' after Iran deaths, WHO warns February 21, 2020
Virus is spreading in Middle East, with confirmed cases in Lebanon and IsraelFour Iranians have died after contracting the coronavirus, with health authorities warning it has spread to multiple cities, while Israel and Lebanon declared their first domestic cases as the deadly epidemic spreads across the Middle East.Asked on Friday if the new cases put the cr […]
Harvey Weinstein trial: jury appears to reach partial verdict February 21, 2020
Jury indicated that in three counts they have reached their decision, and will now break and return to deliberations on the other two counts on MondayThe jury at Harvey Weinstein’s rape trial in New York appears to have reached a verdict on three of the five counts facing him, though they are deadlocked on the most serious charge – predatory sexual assault.S […]
'Who is there to protect us?' Far-right murders in Hanau spark anger and fear February 21, 2020
Many in traditionally diverse area believe security apparatus is not tackling far right with full strengthAs the people of Hanau rallied together in the wake of a deadly and racist assault on its community, there were not just whispers filled with fear but also cries for help and shouts of anger.“We are going through a very difficult time,” said Hidir Karade […]
'Nothing will change': apathy and a lack of queues on election day in Iran February 21, 2020
While some want to show solidarity with the supreme leader in face of US pressure, others feel their voice won’t be heardAt dawn, Dr Mostafa, a psychologist, went to pray at the Imamzadeh Saleh shrine in north Tehran before taking the short walk to be the first in line at the polling booth. So determined was he to do his religious duty and show his support f […]
School bus stunt urges Prince Andrew to talk to FBI about Jeffrey Epstein February 21, 2020
US lawyer Gloria Allred arranged for bus to be driven past Buckingham Palace with message for princeAn American-style school bus has driven past Buckingham Palace with a message on the side appealing for Prince Andrew to answer questions from the FBI about his links to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.The stunt was arranged by the US lawyer Gloria Allred, wh […]
Duke and Duchess of Sussex to ditch word 'royal' from branding February 21, 2020
Meghan and Harry’s non-profit organisation will no longer be named Sussex Royal Foundation, spokeswoman saysThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex will no longer use the word royal, as in their “Sussex Royal” branding, a spokeswoman for the couple has said.The spokeswoman said: “While the duke and duchess are focused on plans to establish a new non-profit organisati […]
US and Taliban to sign deal paving way for troop pullout and peace talks February 21, 2020
A seven-day ‘reduction of violence’ deal will begin on Friday night, Mike Pompeo said, leading to signing of a peace agreementThe US and Taliban are due to sign an agreement on 29 February that will lead to the withdrawal of thousands of US troops and the start of comprehensive peace talks between the Afghan government and the insurgents.The US secretary of […]
Mike Bloomberg's favorability falls 20 points in post-debate poll – live February 21, 2020
Bloomberg suffers drop among likely Democratic primary votersSanders holds double-digit lead ahead of Nevada caucusesDana Rohrabacher offered pardon on Trump’s behalf, lawyers say 8.43pm GMT Echoing his earlier tweet, Trump dismissed reports of Russia interfering in the 2020 election to benefit him as “disinformation.”TRUMP: "I see these phonies, the do […]

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Coronavirus: 'Narrowing window' to contain outbreak, WHO says February 21, 2020
The World Health Organization says the number of Covid-19 cases with no clear link to China is a concern.
Afghanistan war: US and Afghan Taliban start partial truce February 21, 2020
If successful, the seven-day "reduction in violence" will lead to the signing of a peace deal.
Romulus mystery: Experts divided on 'tomb of Rome's founding father' February 21, 2020
A discovery at an ancient temple divides experts over possible links to the city's legendary founder.
Indian women 'forced into gynaecological tests' to prove work fitness February 21, 2020
The government employees said they had to stand naked in a room together during the tests.
Quaden Bayles: Fundraiser for boy in bullying video hits $300,000 February 21, 2020
A viral clip of bullied Australian boy Quaden Bayles has triggered an outpouring of support globally.
Croatian singer faces criminal charges for 'mocking' national anthem February 21, 2020
Josipa Lisac gave the controversial performance at the inauguration of Croatia's new president.
Cambodian sisters, 98 and 101, reunited after 47 years February 21, 2020
The sisters last saw each other in 1973 and each thought the other had died under the Khmer Rouge.
Russia meddling to help Trump win re-election, US lawmakers hear February 21, 2020
The US president says reports that Russia prefers him is "misinformation" by his Democratic opponents.