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The Ancestors Welcome Singer-Songwriter Nickolas Ashford, 70, of The Soul Duo Ashford & Simpson (w/Update)

• August 24, 2011 • 1 Comment

Posted in Ashford and Simpson, Black People, Cancer, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Cultural History, Education, Health, Love, Music, Protestant Denominations, Religion, Sexuality, Spirituality, The Mainstream Media (MSM), The Rest of the World, Women
Tags: Ain't No Mountain High Enough, Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing, Asia Ashford, Associated Press, Baptists, Berry Gordy, Bryant Park, Cancer, Dance, Dancer, Facebook, Gospel, Marvin Gaye, Motown, New York City, New York Times, Nickolas Ashford, Nicole Ashford, Park Benches, Pop Music, R&B, Ray Charles, Reach Out and Touch (Somebody's Hand), Scepter Records, Singers, Songwriters, Soul Music, Tammi Terrell, The Black Church, The Seventies, The Sixties, The Sugar Bar, Theatre District, Throat Cancer, Twitter, Valerie Simpson, White Rock Baptist Church, Whitney Houston, Your Precious Love

The Last Concert: Michael Jackson’s “This is It” Trailer

• October 16, 2009 • 1 Comment

Posted in Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Gossip, Health, History, Michael Jackson, Music, Race, The Mainstream Media (MSM)
Tags: "Off the Wall", "The Picture of Dorian Gray", "This is It", "Thriller", African Americans, Autopsy, Blacks, Dancer, Dr. Zeev Kain, Drugs, Fifty Concerts, Film Trailer, London UK, Lung Inflammation, Michael Jackson, Michael Joseph Jackson, Painkillers, Perfectionism, Propofol, Showman, Singer, U.C. Irvine

Yes, Michael Jackson Has Died

• June 25, 2009 • 5 Comments

Posted in Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Gossip, Health, Journalism and Ethics, Love, Michael Jackson, Music, Race, Sexuality, Television
Tags: "Billie Jean", "The King of Pop", "Thriller", AEG Live, Britain, Comeback, Concerts, CPR, Dancer, Dancing, July 13-March 2010, London, Los Angeles Fire Department, Lou Ferrigno, Michael Jackson, Paramedics, The Jackson 5, The Jackson Five, UCLA Medical Center

Altovise Gore Davis, Sammy’s Widow, Dies

• March 15, 2009 • Comments Off

Posted in Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Cultural History, Health, Love, Mental Health/Psychology, Stroke, Women
Tags: Altovise Davis, Altovise Gore Davis, Associated Press, Business, Dancer, Frank Sinatra, Golden Boy, Kim Novak, Lola Falana, Rat Pack, Sammy, Sammy Davis, Widow

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In Charleston, S.C., Saving Historic Homes Means Hoisting Them in the Air July 24, 2021
A city known for extraordinary architecture is coming to terms with intensifying storms, a rising sea and streets that flood with distressing regularity.
Why Some Americans Are Still Hesitant to Get Vaccinated July 26, 2021
The U.S. vaccine rollout has plateaued and the course of the coronavirus pandemic in this country may depend on how many people are ultimately swayed to get vaccinated.
Photo From The Bootleg Fire: America's Largest Wildfire July 26, 2021
Small fires burned inside hollowed-out trees. Smoke rose from the blackened dirt. On the edge of the Bootleg Fire in southern Oregon, firefighters worked to halt the advance of the flames.
What to Know About the Heat Waves July 29, 2021
In most parts of the United States, temperatures must be above the historical average in an area for two or more days before the label “heat wave” is applied.
‘Covid With a Vengeance’ Consumes U.S. Politics July 30, 2021
Rising case counts and stagnant vaccination rates could prove equally frustrating for President Biden and the G.O.P., making it impossible to shift the public’s attention to other priorities.
Afghan Visa Applicants Arrive in U.S. After Years of Waiting July 30, 2021
The first group of Afghan interpreters and others who helped Americans during the war will stay on an Army base in Virginia until they are resettled.
Navy Charges Sailor With Arson in Fire That Destroyed Warship July 30, 2021
The sailor, who was a member of the crew when the fire broke out last July, faces a hearing that will determine whether there will be a court-martial.
Carl Levin, Long-Serving Michigan Senator, Dies at 87 July 30, 2021
The longest-serving U.S. senator in Michigan history, Mr. Levin was regarded by colleagues and Washington observers as a paragon of probity.

The Guardian, UK

Tokyo 2020 Olympics: tennis, football, rugby sevens and more – live! July 30, 2021
Games schedule | Results | Medal table | Full coverageGB’s BMX double as Shriever gets gold and Whyte silverSign up for the Guardian’s daily Olympic briefingEmail Niall, tweet or comment below the line 9.37am BST Archery gold for South Korea! A dramatic finish in the women’s individual final, with An San fighting back to force a tie-break round against ROC’s […]
Beijing warns of ‘counter-measures’ as Royal Navy sails South China Sea July 30, 2021
Strike group led by HMS Queen Elizabeth is sailing through waters that are heavily contested between China and neighbouring countriesChina’s military and state media have warned the UK against provocation as it sent a carrier strike group, led by a Royal Navy aircraft carrier, through the contested South China Sea.A spokesman for China’s Ministry of National […]
Greece sends police to Covid hotspot islands to step up controls July 30, 2021
Party islands Mykonos and Ios could be shut down as Delta variant infection rates surge among young peopleCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageGreece has begun deploying police units to holiday island hotspots as the country’s tourism season moves into high gear amid a worrying spread of coronavirus variants.Authorities moved to beef u […]
Malta government bears responsibility for journalist’s murder, inquiry finds July 29, 2021
Inquiry into death of Daphne Caruana Galizia in 2017 says state had created a culture of impunityAn independent inquiry in Malta into the murder of the anti-corruption journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia has found that the state had to bear responsibility after creating a “culture of impunity”.The 437-page report, conducted by a team of judges and released on […]
Women participate less at conferences, even if gender-balanced – study July 30, 2021
Exclusive: small changes in conference design can make big difference to female inclusion, say researchersWomen are less likely to participate in proceedings at medical and scientific conferences, even with gender-balanced delegates, although simple interventions in conference design sparked a significant improvement in female inclusion, a study has found. M […]
Scarlett Johansson suing Disney over Black Widow streaming release July 29, 2021
The actor claims that the studio breached her contract by releasing her standalone Marvel adventure on Disney+ Scarlett Johansson is suing Disney over the recent release of Black Widow.The actor is claiming that the studio’s decision to launch her first, and last, Marvel standalone film on Disney+ as well as cinemas is a breach of contract. Continue reading. […]
Russia rocket mishap briefly nudges International Space Station out of position July 29, 2021
After several ‘hiccups’ on the journey to the ISS, the Nauka lab module accidentally fired its rockets after dockingRussia’s troubled Nauka laboratory module has caused a fright when its rockets accidentally fired after docking the with the International Space Station, briefly throwing the station out of position.A few hours after docking, Nauka’s propulsive […]
Syria: Assad shells former opposition stronghold Deraa July 29, 2021
President attempts to crush simmering insurrection with all-day offensive as rebels launch counterattackBashar al-Assad has attacked a former opposition stronghold with missiles and artillery shelling in an attempt to crush a simmering insurrection - an unprecedented development in Syria’s decade-long war.Deraa al-Balad and its surrounds, a district of Deraa […]

The BBC

Covid in Sydney: Military deployed to help enforce lockdown July 30, 2021
Authorities say the deployment is needed, but critics argue it will "pick on" marginalised groups.
Nanjing: New virus outbreak worst after Wuhan, says China state media July 30, 2021
Almost 200 people have been infected since the virus was first detected at Nanjing airport on 20 July.
US sailor charged over massive USS Bonhomme warship blaze in 2020 July 30, 2021
More than 60 people were injured, and the $1bn USS Bonhomme Richard had to be scrapped.
Covid-19: Biden tells states to offer $100 vaccine incentive as cases rise July 29, 2021
The US president also announced that all federal workers must be vaccinated or subjected to testing.
Hong Kong: First person jailed under security law given nine years July 30, 2021
Tong Ying-kit rode a motorbike into police officers while flying a flag with a protest slogan.
Russian module mishap destabilises International Space Station July 30, 2021
The ISS was pushed out of position after engines on a new Russian module unexpectedly fired up.
Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over streaming of Black Widow July 30, 2021
The star says box office takings for Black Widow were hit when it was streamed at the same time.
Deal agreed for patients and children of fertility doctor who used own sperm July 29, 2021
Former fertility doctor Norman Barwin used his own or unknown sperm to impregnate patients.