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Christmas Songs: Stevie Wonder, “(That’s) What Christmas Means To Me (My Love)” 1967

• December 5, 2011 • Comments Off

Posted in African American History, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Cultural History, Music, Stevie Wonder, The Rest of the World, Women
Tags: "Someday at Christmas", "What Christmas Means to Me", African Americans, Anna Gordy, Anna Gordy Gaye, Benny Benjamin, Blacks, Detroit MI, Funk Brother, Genius, Growing Up, Henry Cosby, James Jamerson, Jazz Musicians, Marvin Gaye, Motown, Session Musicians, Stevie, Stevie Wonder, Stevland Hardaway Judkins, Tamla, The Funk Brothers, The Motown Sound, The Seventies, The Sixties, United States

Trailers from “Tradition is a Temple,” New 90 Minute Documentary About New Orleans Music

• January 9, 2011 • Comments Off

Posted in African American History, American History, Arts, Class, Cultural History, Documentary, Education, Film, Hurricanes, Love, Music, New Orleans, New Orleans Music, People of Color, Protestant Denominations, Race, The Ninth Ward
Tags: "Tradition is a Temple", African Americans, American Music, Benny Jones, Blacks, Children, Danny Barker, Darren Hoffman, Doc Cheatham, DVDs, Elliot Callier, Fairview Baptist Church Marching Band, Fan Base, Frederick Sheppard, Fusion, Growing Up, Harry Connick Jr., Hurricane Katrina, James Andrews, Jason Marsalis, Jazz, Jazz Musicians, Kermit Ruffins, Kickstarter.com, Kirk Joseph, Lionel Hampton, Louis Armstrong, Love, Lucien Barbarin, New Orleans, New Orleans LA, Onward Brass Band, Preservation Hall Jazz, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Quiet Storm, Shannon Powell, Traditional Jazz

Friday Night Music Doubleheader, April 23, 2010: “If I Ever Lose This Heaven” 1974, and “Love, I Never Had It So Good” 1978, Quincy Jones and Company

• April 24, 2010 • Comments Off

Posted in Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Cultural History, Love, Music, Women
Tags: "Body Heat", "Sounds...And Stuff Like That", "You've Got It Bad Girl", African Americans, Al Jarreau, Arranger, Blacks, Danceable Jazz, Fusion, Jazz Funk, Jazz Fusion, Jazz Musicians, Leon Ware, Mercury Records, Mikell's, Minnie Riperton, New York, Pam Sawyer, Patti Austin, Producer, Quincy Jones, Richard Tee, Session Musicians, Smooth Jazz, Songwriter, Soul, Studio Musicians, Tom Bahler, Wynton Marsalis

Preview of “Treme,” Second Episode: “Meet De Boys on De Battlefront”

• April 17, 2010 • Comments Off

Posted in African American History, American History, Arts, Black People, Class, Crime, Crime-Cops-Injustice, Cultural History, Drama, Hate Crimes, Health, History, Homelessness, Hurricanes, Joblessness, Love, Mental Health/Psychology, Murder/Manslaughter, Music, Music Videos, Natural Disasters, New Orleans, People of Color, Phyllis Montana LeBlanc, Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome, Race, Religion, Spirituality, Television, Television Series, The Catholic Church, Women
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Phyllis Montana LeBlanc, Katrina Survivor in Spike Lee’s “When the Levees Broke” Has Published Her First Book; Now Appears in “Treme”

• April 16, 2010 • Comments Off

Posted in Accidental Death/Death by Misadventure, Acting, African American History, American History, Arts, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Crime, Cultural History, Domestic Violence, Drama, Education, Film, Health, Hurricanes, Love, Mental Health/Psychology, People of Color, Phyllis Montana LeBlanc, Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome, Race, Spirituality, Television, Television Series, Women
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I Can’t Watch “Treme” on HBO, But You Can Starting April 11 (w/Update)

• April 9, 2010 • 2 Comments

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A Transgender Woman Who Was Attacked in Dallas Last Month Has Been Found Dead May 20, 2019
When Muhlaysia Booker was attacked in April, it made headlines. One month later, she was shot and killed. The police have not linked the two episodes.
New Church Building Dedicated in Texas Town Where 26 Were Killed May 19, 2019
The First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs made its old building into a memorial to victims of the 2017 massacre, and designed its new one with security in mind.
SAT Adversity Index: A Drive Toward Diversity Without Discussing Race May 18, 2019
The College Board, which administers the SAT, is joining a broadening movement toward using race-neutral alternatives to affirmative action.
Your Questions about the New Adversity Score on the SAT, Answered May 18, 2019
What factors does it consider, and is it based on research? We explain.
Bernie Sanders’s Education Plan Laments Rise of Charter Schools May 18, 2019
In a 10-point declaration of his education policy priorities, the Vermont senator framed efforts to curtail charter schools as a means to “desegregate” public education.
Trump May Be Preparing Pardons for Servicemen Accused of War Crimes May 19, 2019
Military officials received expedited requests for paperwork needed to pardon several military members on or around Memorial Day.
Navy SEAL War Crimes Trial in Turmoil Over Claims Prosecutors Spied on Defense May 17, 2019
An email sent by prosecutors contained hidden software that could track if anyone read or forwarded it, lawyers for a Navy SEAL accused of gunning down civilians say.
Inside the Network of Anti-Abortion Activists Winning Across the U.S. May 19, 2019
The raw cultural momentum of the anti-abortion movement has taken over, and it shows no signs of slowing.

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

Electoral Commission to visit Brexit party offices over funding concerns May 20, 2019
Body makes announcement after Gordon Brown highlighted issues over PayPal paymentsThe Electoral Commission has said it will attend the offices of Nigel Farage’s Brexit party to “review its systems” after Gordon Brown urged them to investigate concerns over the legality of the party’s funding.The former prime minister told a Labour rally in Glasgow the commis […]
Europe's centrists draw on Austrian scandal to issue far-right warning May 20, 2019
Mainstream parties hope voters will shun populists in wake of ‘politicians for sale’ revelationAustria’s ‘Ibiza scandal’: what happened and why does it matter?Politicians from mainstream parties across Europe have called on voters to shun the far right in this week’s European elections after Austria’s vice-chancellor resigned over a video sting that showed h […]
Google blocks Huawei access to Android updates after blacklisting May 20, 2019
Reported move could hit Huawei Technologies’ ability to run phone operating system Google has suspended Huawei’s access to updates of its Android operating system and chipmakers have reportedly cut off supplies to the Chinese telecoms company, after the US government added it to a trade blacklist last week.Google said it was complying with an executive order […]
Iran hits back at Trump for tweeting 'genocidal taunts' May 20, 2019
Foreign minister Javad Zarif advises US president to respect country after warningThe Iranian foreign minister, Javad Zarif, has hit back at Donald Trump’s “genocidal taunts” after a strongly worded warning from Trump that Tehran should not think of attacking the US.“Goaded by #B_Team,” Zarif wrote on Twitter, in an apparent reference to Trump advisers such […]
Trump reacts angrily to New York Times report on Deutsche Bank transactions May 20, 2019
Paper detailed staff concerns over Trump and Kushner entitiesPresident claims he doesn’t need banks or money from RussiaDonald Trump sought on Monday to discredit a New York Times report that Deutsche Bank employees flagged concerns over transactions involving legal entities controlled by the president and his son-in-law, Jared Kushner. Related: Deutsche Ban […]
Jaguar Land Rover reports record £3.6bn loss May 20, 2019
Britain’s largest carmaker hit by weak Chinese market and falling diesel salesJaguar Land Rover made the biggest loss in its history last year, sinking £3.6bn into the red as it wrestled with a weak Chinese market, falling diesel sales and a one-off downward revision to the value of its business.Britain’s largest carmaker, owned by India’s Tata Motors, point […]
Ukraine's leader takes office and calls snap election May 20, 2019
Volodymyr Zelenskiy aims to win seats in parliament where new party is not representedUkraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, took the oath of office on Monday and immediately announced plans to dissolve parliament, setting up a clash between the country’s entrenched political class and its new leader.Zelenskiy, a comedian with no prior political experienc […]
Dozens killed in riot at Tajikistan prison holding Isis militants May 20, 2019
Three prison guards and 29 inmates die in violence at 1,500-capacity jail in VahdatThree prison guards and 29 inmates were killed in a prison riot in Tajikistan that the government blamed on Islamic State militants.Tajikistan’s justice ministry said the riot broke out late on Sunday in the prison in the city of Vahdat, six miles (10km) east of the capital, D […]

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Trump's 'genocidal taunts' will not end Iran - Zarif May 20, 2019
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the US president should try showing Iranians some respect.
Huawei's use of Android restricted by Google May 20, 2019
New designs of Huawei smartphones are set to lose access to some Google apps.
Volodymyr Zelensky: Comedian-president calls snap election May 20, 2019
At his swearing-in, Mr Zelensky also said achieving peace in eastern Ukraine would be his priority.
Al Jazeera suspends journalists for Holocaust denial video May 20, 2019
The Al Jazeera video claimed that Jewish people exaggerate the extent of the Holocaust.
US billionaire clears 400 student loans May 20, 2019
Robert F Smith made the commitment to graduates at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia.
Transgender woman shot, killed in US weeks after assault May 20, 2019
Police say Muhlaysia Booker's death is unrelated to an April assault, and no arrests have been made.
Cambodia re-enacts Khmer Rouge killings - in pictures May 20, 2019
Actors pretend to slit throats on 20 May, an official holiday known as the "Day of Anger".
'IS members kill dozens' in Tajikistan prison riot May 20, 2019
A justice ministry statement says convicted Islamic State members started the riot on Sunday.