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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

Posted in African American History, American History, American Politics, Art, Black People, Civil Rights/Human Rights, Class, Consumerism, Cultural History, Homelessness, Joblessness, Journalism and Ethics, Love, National Issues, Protestant Denominations, Public Intellectualism, Race, Religion, Spirituality, The Mainstream Media (MSM)
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Trial Opens for Former Officer Who Killed Unarmed Black Man in His Apartment September 23, 2019
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F.B.I. Increases Reward in Series of Unsolved Church Arsons in El Paso September 23, 2019
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Deep in Trump Country, Democrats Hope to Sweep 3 Governors’ Races September 23, 2019
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Poor Schools Keep Getting Crushed in Football. Is It Time to Level the Playing Field? September 22, 2019
A growing number of states are considering whether economic status should help determine which opponents schools play.
Officer Under Investigation After Arresting Children, 6 and 8, Chief Says September 23, 2019
A 6-year-old girl was arrested and handcuffed after having a tantrum at an Orlando, Fla., school, her grandmother said.
A Motorcade on Mackinac Island? Pence’s Visit Breaks a Long Tradition September 23, 2019
The popular Michigan vacation spot has preserved its quaint atmosphere in part by keeping automobiles out for more than a century — until the vice president came to visit.
Intelligence Whistle-Blower Law, Explained September 22, 2019
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The Guardian, UK

Greta Thunberg condemns world leaders in emotional speech at UN September 23, 2019
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Iran says it considered exchanging Zaghari-Ratcliffe for £400m owed by UK September 23, 2019
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Brexit: Labour delegates back Corbyn and reject plan to commit now to remain – live news September 23, 2019
Rolling coverage of the Labour conference in BrightonCorbyn’s Brexit victory in Labour conference vote - Snap analysisMcDonnell says Labour would introduce 32-hour working weekHow the Labour plan to move to 32-hour working week might workMcDonnell says Labour would expand public services available for free 6.59pm BST 6.55pm BST And this is from Jo Swinson, t […]
Impeachment talk intensifies over Trump's call with Ukraine president September 23, 2019
Trump seems to acknowledge he discussed Biden in July callOpinion: this is a taste of how dirty 2020 will getImpeachment talk has intensified in Washington, after Donald Trump suggested he discussed Joe Biden and Biden’s son in a phone call with the new president of Ukraine. Related: Trump goes on offensive over Biden and Ukraine as Schiff ponders impeachmen […]
Thomas Cook travel chaos: firm's collapse leaves 150,000 stranded abroad – live updates September 23, 2019
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Haiti: photojournalist shot in face as senator opens fire outside parliament September 23, 2019
Jean Marie Ralph Féthière draws handgun amid chaotic scenesChery Dieu-Nalio avoids serious injury; another man woundedTwo men including an Associated Press photojournalist have been shot and injured by a Haitian senator who opened fire outside the country’s parliament, amid chaotic scenes as the government attempts to confirm the appointment of a new prime m […]
EU's chief negotiator calls Johnson's backstop solution 'unacceptable' September 23, 2019
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David Lammy blames Trudeau's blackface outfit on 'racist tropes' September 23, 2019
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The BBC

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Israeli elections: Arab parties back Gantz to oust Netanyahu September 23, 2019
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Kenya school collapse: Seven dead and dozens injured in Nairobi September 23, 2019
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Experts believe the drug could have killed between 500 and 2,000 people before it was banned.
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Catalan separatists arrested in Spain over 'attack plot' September 23, 2019
Nine suspects are detained and bomb-making equipment seized in dawn raids, Spanish police say.
Said Bouteflika: Brother of deposed Algerian leader goes on trial September 23, 2019
Said Bouteflika and two former secret service chiefs are accused of conspiring against the state.