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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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Darrell Wild: Ditching Trump no win with Pence and Ryan in the wings October 19, 2017
Dear Editor: I am afraid we are in a no-win situation. If Donald Trump is removed we get VP Mike Pence, and if he were removed we get Paul Ryan. What a terrible thought!
Police warn car dealerships about rash of break-ins October 19, 2017
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Hartford police are urging car dealerships and auto repair shops to tighten security because thieves have been breaking in to steal keys which they use sometimes days later to steal vehicles.
Kathleen Kascewicz: 'Prove It First' mining bill should remain Wisconsin law October 19, 2017
Dear Editor: Protection from sulfide mining pollution may be on its way out if Republican bills AB499 /SB395 become law. These bills risk the health of Wisconsin waters to open the way for foreign-owned mining companies.
Jail renovation funding draws dozens speaking out in opposition at county budget hearing October 19, 2017
Dozens rallied and spoke against funding for jail renovations at the Dane County Board of Supervisors' annual budget hearing.
State Debate: Trump's action on Obamacare another example of our failed system, says the Beloit Daily News October 19, 2017
A daily roundup of interesting newspaper editorials and blog posts from around Madison and Wisconsin.
Jim Crist: Urge Legislature to give citizens say on money in politics October 19, 2017
Rep. Scott Allen, R-Waukesha, refused to even hold a public hearing on a resolution that would put Citizens United on a statewide advisory referendum.
US tourist fears he was hit in Cuba, years before diplomats October 19, 2017
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Chris Allen's phone started buzzing as word broke that invisible attacks in Cuba had hit a U.S. government worker at Havana's Hotel Capri. Allen's friends and family had heard an eerily similar story from him before.
Morning briefing: Rigged: How voter suppression threw Wisconsin to Trump October 19, 2017
Stories that are making the news today in Madison and around the state and country.

The New York Times

Blood and Beauty on a Texas Exotic-Game Ranch October 19, 2017
In the hill country outside San Antonio, a safari-style world of rare and endangered species symbolizes the popularity and controversy of exotic game hunting.
Californians Will Soon Have Nonbinary as a Gender Option on Birth Certificates October 19, 2017
Under a new law, the first in the nation, residents will no longer be limited to identifying themselves as either male or female on state documents.
Home of the ‘Bump Stock’ Says, Don’t Blame Us for Las Vegas October 19, 2017
Residents of Moran, Tex., depend heavily on the company whose products enable high-speed gunfire, and say a ban would be disastrous, and unconstitutional.
Deal on North Carolina Bathroom Law Would Expand Transgender Protections October 19, 2017
Gov. Roy Cooper and transgender rights advocates said they had drawn up a settlement on the state’s longstanding bathroom dispute.
2nd Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump’s New Travel Ban October 18, 2017
Hours after a judge in Hawaii blocked most of President Trump’s order from taking effect, a judge in Maryland used somewhat different grounds to reach the same result.
In North Carolina, Republicans Stung by Court Rulings Aim to Change the Judges October 18, 2017
Sweeping changes include introducing partisan ballots to judges’ races, the first state to do so in almost a century.
As Overdose Deaths Pile Up, a Medical Examiner Quits the Morgue October 7, 2017
“It has completely overwhelmed us,” Dr. Thomas A. Andrew said of the opioid crisis. His new ambition: minister to the living about the dangers of drugs.
A Marine Attacked an Iraqi Restaurant. But Was It a Hate Crime or PTSD? October 18, 2017
After a Marine attacked an Iraqi restaurant in Portland, Ore., his family said he was provoked by trauma, not hate, and that he needed help, not jail time.

The New Orleans Times-Picayune

Bourbon Street reconstruction cost doubles, start of 2nd half delayed to May 2018 August 23, 2017
Final cost has jumped from original estimate of $6 million to over $13 million.
Kristin Palmer remains the winner over Nadine Ramsey after District C recount October 19, 2017
Palmer claimed a 112-vote victory Saturday night.
Lure the zen out of your dog with these easy training steps October 19, 2017
It is a strange concept to most humans that some dogs actually need to be trained to relax. It is just not something that comes naturally to all dogs, and like people who need to learn to meditate or perform a relaxing activity such as Tai Chi or yoga, it requires actual instruction.
Armed robbery reported in Uptown, but carjacking foiled, NOPD reports October 19, 2017
A man and woman reported being accosted in the 7900 block of Birch Street by two armed men shortly after 11 p.m. Wednesday.
New Jan. 16 trial date set in Joe McKnight killing October 19, 2017
Ronald Gasser is charged with second-degree murder in the death of former NFLer Joe McKnight.
Halloween more tricky than treat-y for pets, LA/SPCA vet says October 19, 2017
Halloween can provide unique challenges for pet owners, but with a little preparation and consideration, your pets can also have a happy Halloween.
St. Tammany Fishing Pier now open four days a week October 19, 2017
The parish government had cut the schedule to three days a week in August because of budget problems.
Watch St. Tammany's Principals of the Year in action October 19, 2017
The three principals of the year were recently introduced to the School Board.

The Guardian, UK

Spain to impose direct rule as Catalonia leader refuses to back down October 19, 2017
Madrid will press ahead with suspending autonomy on Saturday after Catalan leader refuses to abandon independence pushThe Spanish government is to suspend Catalonia’s autonomy and impose direct rule after the region’s president refused to abandon the push for independence that has triggered Spain’s biggest political crisis for 40 years.The announcement of th […]
EU leaders aim to let Theresa May down gently over trade talks October 19, 2017
PM’s counterparts at summit will refuse to widen Brexit negotiations but talk up her efforts for fear of weakening her furtherEuropean Union leaders at a crunch summit dinner are set to rebuff Theresa May’s appeal for trade talks while they seek to publicly talk up her efforts in the Brexit negotiations because they fear that the prime minister’s domestic we […]
Jacinda Ardern is next prime minister of New Zealand, Winston Peters confirms – as it happened October 19, 2017
NZ First leader announces he has reached coalition deal to form government with Labour, which says it also has backing of Green partyFull story: Jacinda Ardern to be New Zealand’s next prime ministerWho is Jacinda Ardern? 9.41am BST 9.40am BST The Australian prime minister, Malcolm Turnbull, has had a conversation with Ardern:Congratulations @jacindaardern g […]
'It's able to create knowledge itself': Google unveils AI that learns on its own October 18, 2017
In a major breakthrough for artificial intelligence, AlphaGo Zero took just three days to master the ancient Chinese board game of Go ... with no human helpGoogle’s artificial intelligence group, DeepMind, has unveiled the latest incarnation of its Go-playing program, AlphaGo – an AI so powerful that it derived thousands of years of human knowledge of the ga […]
Warning of 'ecological Armageddon' after dramatic plunge in insect numbers October 18, 2017
Three-quarters of flying insects in nature reserves across Germany have vanished in 25 years, with serious implications for all life on Earth, scientists sayThe abundance of flying insects has plunged by three-quarters over the past 25 years, according to a new study that has shocked scientists. Insects are an integral part of life on Earth as both pollinato […]
Quebec passes law banning facial coverings in public October 18, 2017
The Canadian province is barring public workers from wearing the niqab or burqa and obliging citizens to unveil while using public transit or government servicesThe Canadian province of Quebec has passed a sweeping ban on face coverings – barring public workers from wearing the niqab or burqa and obliging citizens to unveil when riding public transit or rece […]
Relatives of freed Afghanistan hostage say he and family deeply traumatised October 19, 2017
Canadian relatives say Joshua Boyle, freed with his family after five years, suffered torture in captivity and requires intensive medical careThe family of the Canadian man freed with his wife and three children five years after they were kidnapped in Afghanistan have implored media to consider the trauma suffered by the family, noting that Joshua Boyle – th […]
Jeff Sessions shifts ground on Russia contacts under Senate questioning October 18, 2017
The attorney general concedes for the first time it was possible he had discussed Donald Trump’s policy positions with Russian ambassadorThe US attorney general, Jeff Sessions, has given a new account of his contacts with the Russian ambassador during the 2016 election, conceding it was possible that they had discussed Donald Trump’s policy positions. Relate […]

The BBC

Catalonia crisis: Spain moves to suspend autonomy October 19, 2017
Spain is to begin the process of imposing direct rule on Catalonia after a disputed independence vote.
Xi Jinping: China's president 'to get own political theory' October 19, 2017
The theory is likely to be incorporated into the constitution of the ruling Communist Party later this month.
Trump sends family $25,000 after claim of broken promise October 19, 2017
The father of a soldier killed in action said the president did not keep his word to send $25,000.
Afghan army base destroyed by Taliban suicide bombers October 19, 2017
Bombers in Humvee vehicles kill 43 soldiers while police are under siege in a separate attack.
Love, Barack: Obama's letters to college girlfriend unveiled October 19, 2017
A series of angst-laden letters from the early 1980s paint a portrait of a young Barack Obama.
Gitanjali Rao: Girl of 11 takes US young scientist prize October 19, 2017
Inspired by a contamination scandal, the winner invented a device to test water safely and cheaply.
Pussycat Dolls deny prostitution claims October 19, 2017
The pop band respond to former member Kaya Jones, who claims the group was a "prostitution ring".
Jacinda Ardern becomes New Zealand's youngest woman leader October 19, 2017
The Labour leader, who came second in September's polls, will head a centre-left coalition.