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How Will You Celebrate The King Holiday?

• January 16, 2012 • 1 Comment

Posted in African American History, American History, American Politics, Black People, Civil Rights/Human Rights, Class, Cultural History, Holidays, Labor History, Labor Relations, Love, People of Color, Preachers/Ministers, Protestant Denominations, Race, The Economy
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The Robert Champion FAMU Case: It’s a Hate Crime Now

• January 10, 2012 • Comments Off

Posted in African American History, Black People, Civil Rights/Human Rights, Class, Cultural History, Education, Hate Crimes, Health, Mental Health/Psychology, Race, Sexuality, The Mainstream Media (MSM)
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On The Dedication of The King Memorial in Washington, D.C.

• October 16, 2011 • Comments Off

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In Los Angeles, a Tree With Stories to Tell May 28, 2022
At the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, each champion received a baby oak tree. In Los Angeles one of them is still alive, a witness to a forgotten chapter of Black history. But it is threatened with destruction to make space for luxury apartments.
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Recent legislation requires firms to declare that they don’t “discriminate” against the firearm industry — or risk losing lucrative business with the state.
Southern Baptists Release List of Alleged Sex Abusers May 27, 2022
The document’s existence, once kept secret, was revealed just days ago, sending shock waves through the denomination.
Ted Sarandos Talks About That Stock Drop, Backing Dave Chappelle, and Hollywood Schadenfreude May 29, 2022
The Netflix executive says he — and the company he helped build — will survive a bout of bad earnings numbers.
Oklahoma Governor Signs Bill That Bans Most Abortions May 26, 2022
The law prohibits abortion at the point of fertilization, and relies on civilian enforcement to sidestep Roe v. Wade.
The Stupefying Tally of American Gun Violence May 25, 2022
An attack at a Buffalo supermarket. A California church pierced by gunfire. And now 19 elementary school students killed in Uvalde, Texas.
‘How to Murder Your Husband’ Writer Convicted of Murdering Husband May 25, 2022
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After George Floyd, Change Comes Slowly to Minneapolis May 26, 2022
The two years after the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis officer have seen a raft of policy changes, but many residents say that genuine change has been slow.

The Guardian, UK

At least 27 civilians killed by rebels in Democratic Republic of the Congo May 29, 2022
Army and Red Cross said the notorious Allied Democratic Forces were behind the attack in the country’s eastAt least 27 civilians have been killed by members of a notorious rebel group in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, the army and Red Cross said.The Kivu Security Tracker (KST), which monitors violence in the region via a team of experts on the gro […]
Stampede at charity event in Nigeria leaves 31 people dead and seven injured May 28, 2022
The programme, organised by Kings Assembly church in Rivers state, aimed to ‘offer hope’ to those in needA stampede at a church charity event in southern Nigeria on Saturday left 31 people dead and seven injured, a shocking development at a programme that organisers said aimed to “offer hope” to those in need.The stampede at the programme organised by the Ki […]
‘Our friends didn’t die in vain’: Sudan’s activists aim to topple military regime May 28, 2022
Three years after protests toppled Omar al-Bashir, activists hope to bring down another government with little more than phones, placards and motorbikesA small house on a street in central Khartoum, lost among the dusty blocks of offices and cheap hotels but not difficult to find. On the wall outside, a slightly faded portrait of the smiling young man who on […]
Spain and Morocco feel the heat as unseasonal snow falls on Colorado May 27, 2022
Analysis: high temperatures affect southern Europe, while in US state mercury rapidly drops more than 30CExtremely hot and mostly sunny conditions have been experienced across southern Europe this week. Parts of Spain have had record-breaking temperatures for the month of May, with the southern city of Jaén in Andalucia recording 40.3C (104.5F) on Friday 20 […]
‘You hear bullets, you run’: Congolese refugees stream over Uganda’s border May 27, 2022
As thousands flee the latest fighting in DRC to join 1.5m already in Uganda, the UN’s food aid agency is stretched as never before The rain will determine what time Uwimana Nsengiyuava gets on the truck to Nyakabande transit centre, where Uganda is hosting 20,000 refugees who, like her, have fled fresh fighting in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).S […]
Former head of Louvre charged in Egyptian artefacts trafficking case May 26, 2022
Jean-Luc Martinez is accused of conspiring to hide origin of works taken out of Egypt during Arab springThe former president of the Louvre museum in Paris has been charged with conspiring to hide the origin of archaeological treasures that may have been taken out of Egypt during the Arab spring uprisings, in a case that has shocked the world of antiquities.J […]
Thirty-five dead as heavy rainfall lashes north-eastern Brazil May 28, 2022
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Canada investigates after Tesla catches fire, forcing driver to ‘smash the window’ May 28, 2022
Video shows incident in which driver says he had to kick his way out because the doors and windows wouldn’t openCanadian authorities are investigating an incident in which a Tesla caught fire in Vancouver, reportedly forcing the driver to smash his way out of the vehicle.Transport Canada, the Canadian auto safety agency, said in a statement on Friday that it […]

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