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It Is Nelson Mandela’s 93rd Birthday; Devote 67 Minutes of Your Day or Your Week to Public Service and Charities

• July 18, 2011 • Comments Off

Posted in Africans, Celebrities/Royals, Celebrity Children, Class, Love, South Africa, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, World History
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“King: Montgomery to Memphis” Documentary Comes Out of The Vaults After a 40 Year Absence

• February 24, 2011 • Comments Off

Posted in African American History, American History, American Politics, Awards, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Civil Rights/Human Rights, Class, Cultural History, Discrimination, Documentary, Domestic Terrorism, Education, Film, Hate Crimes, National Issues, People of Color, Protestant Denominations, Race, Religion, Spirituality, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Wisconsin, Women
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“Somewhere” is Here and Now

• February 13, 2011 • Comments Off

Posted in Africans, Algeria, American Foreign Policy, American History, Arabs, Aretha Franklin, Barbra Streisand, Big Beautiful Women, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Civil Rights/Human Rights, Class, Cultural History, Egypt, Film, Islam/Sufism, Journalism and Ethics, Love, Mental Health/Psychology, Music, Obama Administration, People of Color, Public Intellectualism, Revolutions, Spirituality, The Economy, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Tunisia, World History
Tags: "Letter from a Birmingham Jail", "Somewhere", "The White Queen of Soul", "West Side Story", African Americans, Algeria, Aretha Franklin, Barbra Streisand, Birmingham AL, Blacks, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Dusty Springfield, Egypt, Freedom, Governor Walker, Kennedy Center Honors, Love, Martin Luther King, Miss Re, Miss Re Re, Pell Grant, Quincy Jones, Right-to-Work, Roberta Flack, Scott Walker, Self-Worth, The Nineties, The Seventies, Tunisia, Wisconsin

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Navy SEAL Goes on Trial in Troubled War-Crimes Case June 17, 2019
The prosecution of Edward Gallagher, a decorated SEAL platoon leader accused of shooting civilians and murdering a wounded captive, has been roiled by leaks, missteps and a recanting witness.
Harvard Rescinds Admission for Parkland Student Over Offensive Comments June 17, 2019
The student, Kyle Kashuv, a recent graduate of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, had repeatedly used racial slurs in a written chat with classmates when he was 16.
25 Years After O.J. Simpson’s Chase, L.A. Is Still Obsessed With Police Pursuits June 17, 2019
Monday: “The day Los Angeles stopped,” the most affordable university in the Bay Area, and the paunchy kid from Imperial with the killer punch.
The Youngest Child Separated From His Family at the Border Was 4 Months Old June 17, 2019
Baby Constantin spent five months of his first year in a foster home. His family got a painful look at America’s experiment with family separation as an immigration policy.
As Downtowns Prosper, Voters Ask Mayors: What About My Neighborhood? June 16, 2019
In places like Kansas City, a growing gap between a booming downtown and struggling neighborhoods can breed resentment. Both candidates in the city’s mayoral election have promised to address it.
Phoenix Mayor Apologizes After Police Draw Guns on Family Over Report of Stolen Doll June 17, 2019
A family has taken the first step to file a lawsuit against Phoenix police after they say officers threatened to shoot them during a shoplifting investigation.
How Surveillance Cameras Could Be Weaponized With A.I. June 16, 2019
Advances in artificial intelligence could supercharge surveillance cameras, allowing footage to be constantly monitored and instantly analyzed, the A.C.L.U. warned in a new report.
Memories of That Night at the Stonewall Inn, From Those Who Were There June 16, 2019
On June 28, 1969, a gay bar in Greenwich Village helped change the course of L.G.B.T.Q. history.

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.
Should Congress ban the use of government shutdowns? February 12, 2019
Several pieces of legislation have been proposed to make shutdowns obsolete, but many lawmakers want the threat to negotiate with.
Should navigation apps warn when police are nearby? February 11, 2019
Some navigations apps do more than tell you when to turn left or right; they tell you when you're approaching a police checkpoint.
Was Matthew Whitaker disrespectful in his Congressional hearing? February 9, 2019
With days left before the Senate votes to confirm his successor William Barr, Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker was called in to answer questions from the House Judiciary Committee
Should Ralph Northam resign? February 5, 2019
The governor initially admitted to being in the photo and apologized, only to recant the next day.
Should former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz actually run for president? January 31, 2019
Howard Schultz, the former CEO of Starbucks, has announced his intention to explore a run for president.
Is it realistic to save money after college? January 28, 2019
Experts say that you should aim to save 25 percent of your gross pay by your early twenties and the equivalent of your annual salary by your thirties.
Can Democratic presidential nominees outrun their baggage? January 23, 2019
As the Democratic field for president becomes more crowded every day, every life decision and each vote is coming under intense scrutiny.

The Guardian, UK

Environment reporters facing harassment and murder, study finds June 17, 2019
Tally of deaths makes it one of most dangerous fields for journalists after war reportingJagendra Singh: the Indian journalist burned to deathThirteen journalists who were investigating damage to the environment have been killed in recent years and many more are suffering violence, harassment, intimidation and lawsuits, according to a study.The Committee to […]
Mohamed Morsi, ousted president of Egypt, dies in court June 17, 2019
Imprisoned former leader, 67, collapses and dies while on trial on espionage charges Egypt’s first democratically elected civilian president, Mohamed Morsi, has collapsed during a court session and died, almost six years after he was forced from power in a bloody coup.Morsi, 67, was attending a session in his trial on espionage charges on Monday when he blac […]
Boris Johnson accused of making MPs contradictory Brexit promises June 17, 2019
Eurosceptic backer warns that hardliners want frontrunner to rip up May’s dealBoris Johnson has been accused of giving MPs contradictory promises on Brexit to win their votes, as one of his highly Eurosceptic backers warned that hardliners want to see him effectively tear up Theresa May’s deal with the EU.The Conservative leadership frontrunner will face que […]
UN report condemns its conduct in Myanmar as systemic failure June 17, 2019
Exclusive: ‘Serious errors’ found in agencies’ approach to Rohingya crisis in RakhineA damning report by the UN on its own conduct in Myanmar has condemned the organisation’s “obviously dysfunctional performance” over the past decade and concluded there was a systemic failure.The report, seen by the Guardian before publication, was commissioned by the secret […]
Suspect in killing of German politician was jailed for attempted bombing June 17, 2019
Man held over Walter Lübcke shooting linked to far-right extremists, say security sourcesA man with links to rightwing extremist groups who once planted a pipe bomb outside a home for asylum seekers is a suspect in the murder of a German politician this month, security sources have said.The man who was arrested at the weekend in connection with the shooting […]
Ireland to unveil bold plan to tackle climate emergency June 17, 2019
Varadkar reveals ideas to curb greenhouse gases and move towards net-zero carbon emissions by 2050Ireland has unveiled an ambitious plan to tackle the climate emergency by weaning the state, businesses, farms and households off fossil fuels.The government published a long-awaited report on Monday outlining more than 180 measures to curb the country’s greenho […]
Colombia leader hits out at 'hypocrisy' of middle-class cocaine users June 17, 2019
Iván Duque decries social acceptability of drug that inflicts environmental and social damage on producersMiddle-class cocaine users are inconsistent hypocrites if they fail to recognise the environmental and social damage their drug use is inflicting on producer countries, the Colombian president has said during a visit to London.In an interview with the Gu […]
Iran to break uranium stockpile limit set by nuclear deal in 10 days June 17, 2019
Atomic agency says limit will be breached on 27 June and Iran could start enriching up to 20%Tehran has sped up the countdown to its breach of the nuclear deal with the announcement that it will exceed its uranium stockpile limit in the next 10 days, raising heightened tensions in the region even further.The country’s atomic agency also said Tehran might als […]

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Egypt's ousted president Mohammed Morsi dies during trial June 17, 2019
Mohammed Morsi, the Islamist leader ousted by the army in 2013, dies after collapsing in a courtroom.
Iran nuclear deal: Enriched uranium limit will be breached on 27 June June 17, 2019
It will exceed the amount allowed under a nuclear deal, amid heightened tensions over US sanctions.
Gloria Vanderbilt: US fashion icon and heiress dies aged 95 June 17, 2019
The socialite and a designer jeans pioneer had been suffering from stomach cancer.
Harvard rescinds admission for Parkland student 'over racist slurs' June 17, 2019
The conservative student says the university revoked his offer for racist remarks he made when he was 16.
Hong Kong protest: Joshua Wong calls for HK leader Carrie Lam to resign June 17, 2019
Joshua Wong gives his backing to protesters angry at a bill allowing extradition to China.
Family thought US police were going to shoot them June 17, 2019
Armed police surrounded the family car after a young child left a shop with a doll without paying for it.
Phoenix mayor apologises after police threaten to shoot black family June 17, 2019
Police in Arizona say they are investigating a video and have issued a public apology.
Belgium monks forced to sell prized beer online to beat resellers June 17, 2019
Beer brewed at Belgium’s St Sixtus Abbey is to be sold online in a bid to dampen black market sales.