Donald Trump | This Black Sista's Memorial Page

The President and Seth Meyers at The White House Correspondents’ Dinner, April 30, 2011

• May 1, 2011 • 1 Comment

Posted in American Foreign Policy, American Politics, Barack and Michelle Obama, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Comedy, Cultural History, Democrats, Journalism and Ethics, National Issues, Obama Administration, Public Intellectualism, Public Television, Race, Religion, Science, Sexuality, Sports, Television, The Economy, The Mainstream Media (MSM), The Rest of the World, The Tea Party Movement
Tags: 2012, 2012 Presidential Campaign, 2012 Presidential Election, African Americans, Barack Obama, Barack Obama citizenship conspiracy theories, Biden, Birthers, Comb-Over, Democrats, Donald Trump, First Lady Michelle Obama, Michelle Obama, MSM, President Barack Obama, President Obama, President of the United States, Presidential Elections, Racism, Republican, Republican Challengers, Republicans, Saturday Night Live, Seth Meyers, SNL, SNL Alumni, The First Lady, The Mainstream Media, The News Media, The White House, The White House Correspondents' Dinner, Vice President Joe Biden, White House, White House Correspondents Association

Whoopi Goldberg Fumes at Trump’s “Birther” Charges

• March 24, 2011 • 1 Comment

Posted in African American History, Africans, American History, American Politics, Asians/Asian Pacific/Asian Americans, Barack and Michelle Obama, Black People, Class, Crime, Cultural History, Democrats, Hoaxes, Journalism and Ethics, Race, The Mainstream Media (MSM), The Tea Party Movement, Whoopi Goldberg, Women
Tags: 2008 Presidential Campaign, Barack Obama, Birther, Birthers, Black Man, Black People, Blacks, Business, CEO, Common Sense, Conspiracy Theories, Dictator, Disbelief, Donald Trump, FactCheck, Hawaii, Poll, President Barack Obama, President Obama, Racism, Racists, Republican, The Sixties, The View, United States, Whoopi Goldberg

Saturday Night Music, October 21: The O’Jays, “For The Love of Money,” 1973

• November 21, 2009 • 1 Comment

Posted in Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, History, Music, The O'Jays
Tags: "Bass Player Magazine", "For the Love of Money", "Rolling Stone", "Ship Ahoy", "The Apprentice", Anthony Jackson, Bassist, Bill Isles, Bobby Massey, Contrabass Guitar, Donald Trump, Eddie Levert, Electric Bass, Greed, Jack Casady, James Jamerson, Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff, Materialism, Money, New York City, Oliver Messaien, Sammy Strain, The O'Jays, The Philadelphia Sound, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Walter Williams, William Powell

This Black Sista’s Archives

Amazons & Valkyries

Born on the Bayou

Bread & Circuses

Brothas & Sistas

Fellow Travelers

Mad City

Reading, Writing & Writers

SGI Nichiren Buddhism

The New York Times

In Nashville, Rolling Parties Rage at Every Stoplight September 19, 2021
As Nashville’s popularity has grown, so has the “transportainment” business — a motley assortment including old buses, farm tractors and a truck with a hot tub. Many think it has gotten out of hand.
Alabama Begins Removing Racist Language From Its Constitution September 19, 2021
Many outdated provisions have long since been invalidated, but the language that was specifically intended to enshrine white supremacy has remained.
The ‘Murdaugh Murders’ in South Carolina: What to Know September 19, 2021
The unsolved killings of a lawyer’s wife and son have brought new scrutiny to three other deaths in recent years.
Harassed and Harangued, Poll Workers Now Have a New Form of Defense September 18, 2021
Threatened by extremists and under fire by politicians, election workers now have their own legal defense network. It’s a perk they never expected to need.
John Shelby Spong, 90, Dies; Sought to Open Up the Episcopal Church September 19, 2021
Bishop Spong pushed for women in the clergy and same-sex marriage, and he called on his followers to reject “supernatural” aspects of Christianity.
Tropical Storm Peter Forms in the Atlantic Ocean September 19, 2021
The 16th named storm of the 2021 season formed in the open ocean, east of the Caribbean.
Biden Administration Seeks to Expand Telehealth in Rural America September 19, 2021
New funding will allow more medical appointments to take place via video in rural communities, where some of the nation’s oldest and sickest patients live.
Texas Doctor Says He Performed an Abortion in Defiance of New State Law September 19, 2021
In an opinion essay in The Washington Post titled “Why I violated Texas’s extreme abortion ban,” Dr. Alan Braid wrote, “I am taking a personal risk, but it’s something I believe in strongly.”

The Guardian, UK

‘We thought we were mates’: French ambassador laments subterfuge en route to Sydney airport September 19, 2021
Jean-Pierre Thebault was angry about Aukus as he left Australia on Saturday night, saying: ‘It’s like in a couple, you know, when you commit … you don’t run away’Australia ‘regrets’ France’s recall of ambassadorGet our free news app; get our morning email briefingThe French ambassador to Australia was in a car heading to Sydney airport for an urgent flight b […]
Kabul government’s female workers told to stay at home by Taliban September 19, 2021
Only those who cannot be replaced by men may remain, in further sign of Taliban’s hardline rule over AfghansFemale employees in the Kabul city government have been told to stay home, with work only allowed for those who cannot be replaced by men, the interim mayor of Afghanistan’s capital said on Sunday, detailing the latest restrictions on women by the new […]
Climate top of the agenda as knife-edge race to lead Germany enters final stage September 19, 2021
Cheers and jeers greet political rivals trying to succeed Merkel, as they chase green votes in the former DDRAs Annalena Baerbock steps on to the stage, the downpour that minutes before had soaked those gathered on Chemnitz’s Theater Platz ceases. The Green party candidate is quick to use the opportunity to stress that everything is still possible. “Minutes […]
French highline walker makes 600-metre Seine crossing from Eiffel Tower September 19, 2021
‘It was beautiful,’ says Nathan Paulin after traversing slackline over Paris river to mark country’s Heritage DayA French highline walker has crossed the River Seine in Paris at a height of 70 metres, in a breathtaking feat watched by cheering crowds on the Eiffel Tower and along the banks.Attached by a strap to a safety lanyard, 27-year-old Nathan Paulin sl […]
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe campaign urges sanctions against 10 Iranians September 19, 2021
Campaign to mark British-Iranian’s 2,000th day in detention with demand to Foreign OfficeThe campaign to free Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe will mark her 2,000th day in detention in Iran this week by demanding that the British Foreign Office urgently impose sanctions on 10 Iranians most directly involved in Iranian state hostage-taking since 1979.It is the first […]
‘Puppet showmen’: Hong Kong elite vote in ‘patriots only’ election process September 19, 2021
The formation of the election committee on Sunday is the first poll to be held under the patriots rule imposed by BeijingHong Kong’s political elite begin selecting a powerful committee on Sunday that will choose nearly half the legislature – and later a new leader – under a new “patriots only” system imposed by Beijing.The first poll under that new system, […]
Haitian migrants intend to remain at Texas border despite plan to expel them September 19, 2021
Thousands seeking to escape poverty and hunger in their own country remain encamped under and near a bridge in Del RioHaitian migrants seeking to escape poverty, hunger and hopelessness in their home country said they would not be deterred by US plans to swiftly send them back, as thousands remained encamped on the Texas border. Scores of people waded back a […]
Boxer Manny Pacquiao to run for Philippines president September 19, 2021
Popular senator pursues anti-corruption crusade, threatening jail for dishonest officialsThe boxer Manny Pacquiao has said he will run for president of the Philippines next year, after railing against corruption in government and President Rodrigo Duterte’s “cozy” relationship with China.One of the greatest boxers of all time and the only man to hold world t […]

The BBC

Aukus: Australia defends role in security pact amid French condemnation September 19, 2021
The PM defends ending the multi-billion dollar agreement in favour of a new pact with the US and UK.
Afghanistan: Stay home, female Kabul government workers told September 19, 2021
It is the latest restriction imposed on Afghanistan's women by the country's new Taliban rulers.
Afghanistan: The 'shattered dreams' of the Ariana cabin crew September 18, 2021
The BBC's Lyse Doucet meets the female crew of Afghanistan's national airline, who are in hiding.
Israel recaptures final Palestinian escapees September 19, 2021
The two were part of a six man group who tunnelled out of jail almost two weeks ago.
Manny Pacquiao: Boxing star to run for Philippines president September 19, 2021
Manny Pacquiao is a senator in parliament and remains active in the ring after a successful career.
Johannesburg mayor Jolidee Matongo killed in car crash September 19, 2021
South Africa's President Ramaphosa pays tribute to Jolidee Matongo, who died at the age of 46.
Migrants in Texas: Thousands moved to processing centres September 19, 2021
More than 10,000 people have gathered under a bridge in Del Rio, a Texas border town.
Russia election: Opposition complaints on final day of voting September 19, 2021
Political opponents complain of being silenced amid reports of fraud in the parliamentary vote.