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Iman “Not a Great Beauty” Either, Especially Without Her Make-Up

• March 8, 2011 • 1 Comment

Posted in Africans, Barack and Michelle Obama, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Fashion, Gossip, Michelle Obama, People of Color, Women
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Comedian Joan Rivers Calls The First Lady “Blackie O”

• January 25, 2011 • 1 Comment

Posted in African American History, American History, Barack and Michelle Obama, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Cultural History, Fashion, Love, Michelle Obama, Race, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Womanism, Women
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Iman: Michelle Obama “Not a Great Beauty”

• May 17, 2009 • 18 Comments

Posted in Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Fashion, Michelle Obama, Race, Women
Tags: African, African American, African Americans, Aging, Barbara Smith, Beauty, Color, Eritrea, Eritreans, Ethiopia, Ethiopians, First Lady of the United States, Glamour, Harvard, Huffington Post, Iman, Internalized Racism, Jack and Jill Politics, Looksism, Parade Magazine, Princeton, Self Image, Somalia, Somalis, Style, Zuleikha Haywood

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The New York Times

Tires Blow on United Jet During Newark Airport Landing, No Injuries June 15, 2019
Tires on a United Airlines jet blew out as it landed at New Jersey's Newark airport on Saturday, causing flight delays but injuring none of the 166 passengers on board, officials said.
Tennessee Pastor Who Is Also a Detective Calls for L.G.B.T. People to Be Executed June 15, 2019
The pastor said in a sermon that L.G.B.T. people were “freaks” and “worthy of death,” comments that have prompted prosecutors to review cases he has investigated.
New York Police Officer Kills Himself, Third Police Suicide in 10 Days June 15, 2019
The police commissioner urged officers to seek mental health care, reiterating what he said after a deputy chief and detective took their own lives this month.
Oberlin Helped Students Defame a Bakery, a Jury Says. The Punishment: $33 Million. June 15, 2019
A libel case against the university has raised questions about how much a college should get involved with the protests of its students.
Cleveland Is Paying $225,000 to a Man Who Burned the American Flag June 15, 2019
Gregory L. Johnson claims police officers violated his rights after his act of protest. Those rights were established 30 years ago in a Supreme Court case that bears his name.
What Is the Hatch Act? Explaining Why Trump Was Urged to Fire Kellyanne Conway June 14, 2019
A federal agency recommended firing President Trump’s counselor, but he said he would not comply. Here’s a look at the 1939 law restricting political activity by government employees.
The St. Louis Prosecutor Went After the Establishment. Now the Tables Are Turned. June 14, 2019
Kimberly Gardner was one of a wave of prosecutors who promised to change the system. For them, winning election was the easy part.
Trump Renews Feud With London Mayor, Calling Him a ‘Disaster’ June 16, 2019
President Trump assailed Sadiq Khan, the mayor, after a spate of knife attacks in Britain’s capital. “He is a national disgrace,” the president wrote.

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

'Delay is not withdrawal': Hong Kong protesters vow to push on with fresh rally June 16, 2019
Chief executive’s suspension of work on extraditions bill rejected by protest leaders as not enoughProtesters are preparing to flood Hong Kong’s streets again on Sunday over the postponed extradition bill, calling for a full retraction of the legislation amid fears authorities could resume efforts to pass the proposed law if public anger dimmed.On Saturday H […]
Boris Johnson’s no-deal Brexit plan ‘will trigger early election’ June 15, 2019
Top Tories say attempt to appease hardliners means coalition of support for his leadership bid will not survive the autumnBoris Johnson’s attempts to appease hardline Tory Brexiters will tilt the party into a “disastrous general election” that could be just months away, senior Conservatives are warning.The runaway favourite to replace Theresa May is being to […]
Saudi crown prince tells Iran: 'We won't hesitate to deal with any threat' June 16, 2019
Mohammed bin Salman speaks publicly for first time about latest tanker attacks amid fears of regional conflictSaudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman has spoken publicly for the first time since a second attack on oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman, blaming arch-rival Iran and vowing that the kingdom “won’t hesitate to deal with any threat” to its interests.Acco […]
Donald Trump attacks Sadiq Khan in tweets over London deaths June 15, 2019
US leader calls London mayor a ‘disaster’ after three men killed in separate attacks in 24 hoursThe row between Donald Trump and Sadiq Khan has escalated again after the US president called the London mayor “a disaster” in response to violence in the capital, where three men have been killed in separate attacks in less than 24 hours.Retweeting a post by righ […]
Teenage migrant mother and premature baby 'held without proper care' in Texas June 16, 2019
Immigration advocate reports case of mother, 17, and child‘This baby should be in a tube [incubator] with a heart monitor’A migrant teen and her premature baby languished in a Texas border patrol facility after crossing the US-Mexico border, the infant not receiving proper neonatal care, an immigration advocate has alleged.The alleged maltreatment, recounted […]
Seven baby monkeys poisoned at US research center, documents reveal June 16, 2019
Young primates died after contact with toxic dye‘Invasive and deadly experiments … must end’ say campaignersSeven infant monkeys were accidentally poisoned and died at one of the largest primate research centers in the US, internal documents shared with the Guardian have revealed.The young macaques died after their mothers were marked with dye at the Univers […]
Barr's 'investigation of investigators' sparks fears for efforts to thwart Russia June 16, 2019
Investigation into Mueller report origins could hamper attempts to combat Kremlin meddling in 2020 election, ex-officials sayAttorney general William Barr’s controversial decision to launch a new inquiry into the origins of the FBI’s 2016 Russia investigation has fueled concerns about the politicization of the justice department and could hamper attempts to […]
Namibia forced by drought to auction 1,000 wild animals June 16, 2019
Southern African nation aiming to limit starvation and generate conservation fundsDrought-hit Namibia has authorised the sale of at least 1,000 wild animals – including elephants and giraffes – to limit loss of life and generate US$1.1 million for conservation, the authorities confirmed Saturday.“Given that this year is a drought year, the [environment] mini […]

The BBC

Hong Kong extradition bill: Protesters vow to push ahead June 15, 2019
Protesters vow to gather on Sunday, despite the government's decision to suspend the extradition bill.
Gulf of Oman: Saudi Arabia blames tanker attacks on rival Iran June 15, 2019
Iran has denied any involvement in Thursday's attacks on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman.
Priests wear hard hats at Notre-Dame June 15, 2019
The first Mass has been held at Notre-Dame cathedral since the devastating fire in April.
Guatemala election: Uncertainty reigns as top candidates barred June 16, 2019
With two of the main candidates barred from running, Guatemala's presidential election is in disarray.
Seven die while cleaning hotel sewer in India's Gujarat June 15, 2019
They died of asphyxiation after inhaling toxic fumes from the sewer in Fartikui, in western India.
India announces retaliatory trade tariffs against the US June 15, 2019
The new duties come days before countries' leaders are expected to meet at a G20 summit in Japan.
Babe Ruth jersey fetches record-breaking $5.64m at auction June 16, 2019
The baseball legend's jersey becomes the most expensive piece of sports memorabilia ever sold.
Italian film director Franco Zeffirelli dies at 96 June 15, 2019
He directed stars including Elizabeth Taylor and opera greats such as Maria Callas.