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Bobby McFerrin is Back

• March 17, 2010 • Comments Off

Posted in Black People, Bobby McFerrin, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Documentary, Film, Germany, Love, Music, Music Videos, Race, Spirituality, The Rest of the World, United Kingdom
Tags: "The Power of the Pentatonic Scale", African Americans, Blacks, Bobby McFerrin, Britain, Cabaret, California, Choral Blend, Germany, Janis Siegel, Jazz, Jr., Linda Goldstein, Lisa Fischer, Luciana Souza, Musical Collaboration, New Album, Opera, Performance Art, R&B, Robert McFerrin, Rock, San Francisco, The Barbican, The Masonic Center, Touring, Tribal Chants, UK, VOCAbuLarieS, Voices, Voicestra, World Science Festival

New Book, “The Assassination of Fred Hampton” Discussed on Democracy Now!, December 4, 2009

• January 3, 2010 • Comments Off

Posted in American Politics, Asians/Asian Pacific/Asian Americans, Black People, Books, Chicanos/Latinos, Class, Documentaries, Education, Hate Crimes, History, Journalism and Ethics, Murder/Manslaughter, Native Americans/First Nations, People of Color, Public Television, Race
Tags: "Big Brother", "Book TV", "Democracy Now!", "Eyes on the Prize", "Talking Book", Activism, Amy Goodman, Attica, Black Nationalism, Black Youth, C-Span, Chicago IL, Chicago Police Department, Coalition Politics, Deborah Johnson, Edward Hanrahan, Empowerment, FBI, Fred Hampton, Fred Hampton Jr., Jeffrey Haas, Jr., Latino Youth, Malcolm X, Mark Clark, Maywood IL, Media PA, NAACP, Oakland CA, Police Brutality, Stevie Wonder, The Assassination of Fred Hampton: How the FBI and the Chicago Police Murdered a Black Panther, The Black Panther Party for Self Defense, The Black Panthers, The Red Guard, The Young Lords, William O'Neal, Young Gifted and Black, Youth, YouTube

“Cold Cash” Jefferson Gets 13-Year Jail Term

• November 15, 2009 • Comments Off

Posted in Asians/Asian Pacific/Asian Americans, Barack and Michelle Obama, Black People, Class, Crime, History, Hurricanes, New Orleans, People of Color, Political Malfeasance
Tags: "Cold Cash" Jefferson, "Dollar Bill" Jefferson, Adam Clayton Powell, Africa, Barack Obama, Bribery, Cameroon, Constituents, Corruption, Democrats, Ego, Ghana, Graft, Greed, Harlem, Illinois, Jr., Nigeria, Philip and John Burton, Politics, Reconstruction, Rep. Carolyn Kilpatrick, Rep. Charlie Rangel, Rep. Jane Harman, Rep. John Murtha, Rep. Maxine Waters, Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Rep. William Jefferson, Republicans, Rod Blagojevich, Speaker of the House, Willie Brown

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How Republicans Are Weaponizing Critical Race Theory Ahead of Midterms October 22, 2021
Republicans hope that concerns about critical race theory can help them in the midterm elections. The issue has torn apart one Wisconsin suburb.
Blackfeet Nation Mourns Longtime Leader Chief Earl Old Person October 24, 2021
Over four days in Montana, members honored Chief Earl Old Person, who led the tribe and preserved its history for more than 60 years.
Mohamed Noor Receives Shorter Sentence in Fatal Shooting of Justine Ruszczyk October 21, 2021
Mohamed Noor shot a resident who had called 911 seeking help. His conviction was seen as a rare example of an officer facing serious consequences for an unjustified shooting.
Ashley M. Jones Is Named Poet Laureate in Alabama October 21, 2021
Ashley M. Jones, whose latest collection is called “Reparations Now!,” is unflinching in her criticism of those in power and the myriad inequalities in American life.
What Happens Next as F.D.A., C.D.C. Weigh Covid Shots for Children October 26, 2021
Once the experts weigh in, the Food and Drug Administration itself makes a decision and then a similar process happens at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Extreme Weather in California: Prolonged Drought and Record Rain October 26, 2021
Changing climate patterns are increasing the risks of floods and mudslides.
F.D.A. Panel Meets Pfizer Vaccine for Young Children October 26, 2021
Federal officials hope the pediatric dose can help close a major gap in the nation’s vaccine campaign that has worried parents, educators and public health leaders.
Why McAuliffe Isn’t Mentioning Biden in Virginia Governor Race October 26, 2021
Terry McAuliffe attacks Trump, but avoids talking about his Democratic ally in the White House — pointing up a vulnerability for the party next Tuesday, and beyond.

The Guardian, UK

Australia commits to 2050 net zero emissions plan but with no detail and no modelling October 26, 2021
Prime minister Scott Morrison says ‘technology breakthroughs’ will help country meet reductions targets but Labor calls plan a ‘scam’ based on a ‘vibe’Get our free news app; get our morning email briefingThe Australian prime minister, Scott Morrison, has released the government’s plan to reach net zero emissions by 2050, and announced the country is on track […]
Prince Andrew given deadline to face questions in Virginia Giuffre case October 26, 2021
Duke must make himself available by 14 July in US lawsuit brought by woman who accuses him of sexual abusing herPrince Andrew must make himself available to answer questions under oath by 14 July next year in a civil lawsuit brought by a woman who has accused him of sexually abusing her when she was a teenager.While not specified in the court papers, the Duk […]
Astronomers spot first possible exoplanet outside our galaxy October 26, 2021
Saturn-sized planet candidate has been identified in Whirlpool Galaxy 28m light-years awayA possible Saturn-sized planet identified in the distant Whirlpool Galaxy could be the first exoplanet to be detected outside our home galaxy, the Milky Way.The exoplanet candidate appears to be orbiting an X-ray binary – made up of a normal star and a collapsed star or […]
Sudan coup: US condemns military takeover as protests rage into second day October 26, 2021
Criticism of the military mounts as the UN is expected to call an emergency meeting to discuss the crisisThe United States has “strongly” condemned the leaders of Sudan’s military coup as the United Nations planned an emergency meeting on the crisis and protests entered a second day.After clashes between pro-democracy protesters and security forces left at l […]
Japan’s Princess Mako marries and loses royal status October 26, 2021
Emperor Naruhito’s niece and her college sweetheart make announcement at press conferenceJapan’s Princess Mako has lost her royal status after marrying her “commoner” college sweetheart, Kei Komuro – a man she described as “irreplaceable” – while the couple voiced sadness over a scandal that has plagued their engagement.After years of criticism of their rela […]
MP Owen Paterson faces suspension for breaking lobbying rules October 26, 2021
Ex-minister could be suspended from Commons for 30 days after working as a consultant with two firmsThe Tory MP Owen Paterson faces a 30-day suspension from the House of Commons for an “egregious” breach of lobbying rules, raising the possibility he could lose his seat if enough constituents trigger a byelection.The former cabinet minister was found to have […]
Amazon to host classified material for MI5, MI6 and GCHQ October 26, 2021
US firm Amazon Web Services to host classified material in cloud system, raising sovereignty concernsThe UK’s spy agencies have given a contract to Amazon Web Services (AWS) to host classified material in a deal aimed at boosting the use of data analytics and artificial intelligence for espionage. GCHQ had supported the procurement of a high-security cloud s […]
All Time Low: US rock band deny allegations of sexual misconduct October 26, 2021
‘We have to state with outright certainty that what is being said about us is completely and utterly false,’ band members sayThe US rock band All Time Low have denied allegations of sexual misconduct made against the band, including that guitarist Jack Barakat sexually abused an underage girl, calling them “absolutely and unequivocally false”.Earlier this mo […]

The BBC

Climate change: UN emissions gap report a 'thundering wake-up call' October 26, 2021
Current carbon-cutting plans from nations would lead the world to climate catastrophe, says the UN.
Climate change: Australia pledges net zero emissions by 2050 October 26, 2021
The target controversially omits new short-term goals and cuts to fossil fuel industries.
Sudan coup: Protests continue after military takeover October 26, 2021
Defiant protesters stay on the streets despite soldiers opening fire on crowds opposed to the coup.
Japan's Princess Mako finally marries commoner boyfriend Kei Komuro October 26, 2021
She will lose her royal status and has declined a $1.3m payment for leaving the family.
Joshua Kimmich: German footballer's vaccine hesitancy dismays experts October 26, 2021
Joshua Kimmich denied he was an "anti-vaxxer" after expressing unease about long-term side effects.
Crimean gold must return to Ukraine - Dutch court October 26, 2021
The legal wrangle has dragged on for seven years, since Russia annexed the peninsula from Ukraine.
Brazil senators to vote on damning Covid report October 26, 2021
The report says that President Bolsonaro should be accused of crimes over his handling of the pandemic.
Signs of first planet found outside our galaxy October 25, 2021
Astronomers have found hints of what could be the first planet ever to be discovered outside our galaxy.