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Saturday Night Music, March 26, 2011: En Vogue, “(My Lovin’) You’re Never Gonna Get It,” 1992

• March 26, 2011 • 7 Comments

Posted in Celebrities/Royals, Class, Cultural History, En Vogue, Fashion, Jody Watley, Love, Music, Music Videos, Sexuality, Women
Tags: "(My Lovin') Never Gonna Get It", "Funky Divas", African Americans, Alameda County, American Music Award, Arts and Entertainment, Baltimore, Billboard (magazine), California, Children, Dawn Robinson, EnVogue, Foster & McElroy, Girl Group, Jody Watley, Love, MTV Video Music Awards, Music, New York, Oakland, Oakland CA, Rufftown Records, The Nineties, United States

Technical Difficulties…and Some Updates on Long Running Stories: Mitrice, Oscar Grant

• November 8, 2010 • Comments Off

Posted in Accidental Death/Death by Misadventure, African American History, American Foreign Policy, American History, American Politics, Barack and Michelle Obama, Black People, Class, Crime, Cultural History, Democrats, Education, Fashion, India, Indonesia, Islam/Sufism, Latice Sutton, Love, Mental Health/Psychology, Mitrice Richardson, National Issues, Obama Administration, People of Color, Race, South Korea, Stroke, Television, The Economy, The Heart, The Mainstream Media (MSM), The Rest of the World, Weight Gain/Lack/Loss, Who I Am, Wisconsin, Women
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“Dr. Laura” Caller Nita ‘Jade’ Hanson on “Larry King Live”: Next Time, Sista, Go to a Qualified Shrink to Work Out Your Problems, Especially Not a Wing Nut Radio Talk Show Host

• August 20, 2010 • 2 Comments

Posted in African American History, American History, American Politics, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Cultural History, Love, Mental Health/Psychology, Public Intellectualism, Race, Sexuality, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Women
Tags: "Larry King Live", "Strawberry Letter", "Two Mules for Sister Sara", African Americans, Anonymity, Barack Obama, Black Women, Blacks, Cheap, Clint Eastwood, Confrontation, Consumer, Consumerism, Cowards, Dr. Laura, Dr. Laura Schlessinger, Ed Schultz, Faux Noise, Fox News, Hate Speech, Howard Stern, Interracial Couples, Interracial Love, Interracial Marriage, Interracial Relationships, Intimacy, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Love, Madison WI, Marriage, Nita 'Jade' Hanson, Nita Hanson, Oakland CA, Oaktown, President Barack Obama, Psychologists, Psychology, Racism, Radio Talk Show, Randi Rhodes, Rush Limbaugh, Self-Respect, Shrinks, Snakes, Southside Madison, Stereotypes, Steve Harvey, Stranger, Talk Radio, The First Amendment, The N Word, Therapists, Therapy

Johannes Mehserle Sentencing Delayed to Find Grounds for Appeal

• July 17, 2010 • Comments Off

Posted in Black People, Chicanos/Latinos, Class, Crime, Crime-Cops-Injustice, Cultural History, Hate Crimes, Mental Health/Psychology, Murder/Manslaughter, People of Color, Race, The Mainstream Media (MSM)
Tags: African Americans, Appealing, Barbara Rodgers, BART, BART Police, Beating, Blacks, California, Constables on Patrol, Cops, Death by Cops, Excuse, Fruitvale Station, Grounds for Appeal, Guilty, Indefinite Delay, Innocent, Johannes Mehserle, John Burris, Justice Delayed, Latinos, Michael Rains, MSM, Murder, New America Media, Oakland, Oakland CA, Oscar Grant, Oscar Grant III, Police Officers, Racism, Reckless, Sentence, Sentencing Delay, Shooting, Stalling, Tasering, The Grio, The Media, White Supremacy

Defense Attorney Releases Mehserle Letter Apologizing for Shooting Grant

• July 9, 2010 • Comments Off

Posted in African American History, American History, Black People, Class, Crime, Crime-Cops-Injustice, Cultural History, Hate Crimes, Mental Health/Psychology, Murder/Manslaughter, Public Intellectualism, Race, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Women
Tags: African Americans, Apology, BART, BART Police, Blacks, Blaming the Victim, California, Cephus Johnson, Coalition for Justice for Oscar Grant, Constables on Patrol, Defense Attorney, Gall, Johannes Mehserle, John Burris, Killing, Letter, Michael Rains, Murder, Oakland CA, Oscar Grant, Oscar Grant III, Police Brutality, Police Killings, Shooting, The Banality of Evil, Tony Coleman

After the Verdict on Mehserle, Black Oakland Largely Sits This One Out

• July 9, 2010 • Comments Off

Posted in African American History, Asians/Asian Pacific/Asian Americans, Black People, Chicanos/Latinos, Class, Crime, Crime-Cops-Injustice, Cultural History, Hate Crimes, Mental Health/Psychology, Murder/Manslaughter, People of Color, Race, Television, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Women
Tags: African Americans, Aftermath, Attitudinal Healing Connection, Black Youth, Blacks, Churches, Coffeehouses, Community Centers, Constables on Patrol, Drama, Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, Growing Up, Johannes Mehserle, Lake Merritt, Latinos, Mainstream Media, Mayor Ron Dellums, MSM, Murder, Oakland CA, Oakland Chamber of Commerce, Oaktown, Oscar Grant, Oscar Grant III, Racism, Rage, Richard Pryor, Rodney King, Ron Dellums, Shawn Gullatt, The Media, Verdict, Vigil, Youth, Youth Uprising, Youths of Color

Oscar Grant’s Family and Supporters Respond…

• July 8, 2010 • 3 Comments

Posted in African American History, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Crime, Crime-Cops-Injustice, Cultural History, Hate Crimes, Journalism and Ethics, Love, Murder/Manslaughter, Race, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Women
Tags: "Dateline", "Nightline, African Americans, BART, BART Cop, BART Train, Black Women, California, Cephus Johnson, Common Sense, Constables on Patrol, Cops, Death by Cops, Google News, Johannes Mehserle, Latinas, Latinos, LeBron James, Los Angeles CA, Murder, New Year's Day, Oakland CA, Oakland City Hall, Oakland Police Department, Oscar Grant, Racism, Verdict

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Will the Coronavirus Kill What’s Left of Americans’ Faith in Washington? May 23, 2020
In 2019, just 17 percent of Americans said they trusted the federal government to do the right thing. The pandemic appears to be eroding their faith even more.
Why Is the SAT Falling Out of Favor? May 24, 2020
The University of California will no longer use SAT and ACT scores in admissions decisions. Critics say the tests put less wealthy students at a disadvantage.
Investigators Say One Man Shot Ahmaud Arbery. Why Are Three Charged With Murder? May 23, 2020
The authorities said Travis McMichael fired the fatal shots, yet his father and a neighbor also are charged with murder in connection with Mr. Arbery’s death.
Lori Loughlin Pleads Guilty via Zoom in College Admissions Case May 22, 2020
As part of an agreement with prosecutors, Ms. Loughlin, the Hollywood actress, is expected to receive a two-month prison sentence.
Trump Administration Coronavirus Testing Strategy Draws Concerns: 'This Isn't the Hunger Games' May 25, 2020
The Trump administration’s report to Congress sees states taking responsibility for coronavirus testing with federal guidance.
Joe Biden, Wearing Mask, Appears in Public at a Veterans Memorial May 25, 2020
The presumptive Democratic nominee made a public appearance for the first time since mid-March, cutting a contrast with President Trump, who did not wear a mask at two Memorial Day events.
Trump Threatens to Pull Republican National Convention From North Carolina May 25, 2020
The president, who has wondered aloud to aides why the convention can’t be held in Florida, said North Carolina’s governor needed to “guarantee” that the event could be held in August.
African-Americans Are Highly Visible in the Military, but Almost Invisible at the Top May 25, 2020
Seventy-five years after integration, the military’s upper echelons remain the domain of white men.

The Guardian, UK

Coronavirus live news: Spain eases restrictions in major cities; Japan to end state of emergency May 25, 2020
Madrid and Barcelona move to next phase of lockdown; UK PM continues to back senior adviser; Germany enters recession Global report: US suspends travel from Brazil as schools reopen in parts of AustraliaUK adviser Cummings facing possible police investigationUK coronavirus updates - live Coronavirus latest: at a glance 10.11pm BST Two of the highest profile […]
Dominic Cummings refuses to resign or apologise for lockdown breach May 25, 2020
Press conference raises more questions but Boris Johnson gives full backing to adviserCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe crisis that has engulfed the government over Dominic Cummings’ conduct continues to rage unabated after an unprecedented press conference in which the prime minister’s chief aide repeatedly refused to resign or […]
WHO halts hydroxychloroquine trial for coronavirus amid safety fears May 25, 2020
Malaria drug taken by Trump could raise risk of death and heart problems, study showsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe World Health Organization has said it will temporarily drop hydroxychloroquine — the malaria drug Donald Trump said he is taking as a precaution — from its global study into experimental coronavirus treatments a […]
Global report: Europe eases out of lockdown as Memorial Day draws big US crowds May 25, 2020
Southern European countries prepare for shortened tourist season as Japan lifts state of emergency in Tokyo Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageMadrid and Barcelona reopened their parks, Copenhagen unlocked its museums, the bars of Reykjavik resumed business and restaurants in Athens took orders again on Monday as Europe continued to […]
Dawn of Asian century puts pressure on EU to choose sides, says top diplomat May 25, 2020
EU foreign affairs chief says end of US-led global system may have arrived and Europe needs robust strategy for ChinaThe Asian century may have arrived marking the end of a US-led global system, the EU’s foreign affairs chief has said amid a growing discussion in Europe on how to weave a path between China and the US.“Analysts have long talked about the end […]
Trump spends Memorial Day weekend golfing and insulting female politicians May 25, 2020
President tweets and retweets personal attacks against Pelosi and Abrams as US approaches 100,000 coronavirus deathsCoronavirus – latest global updatesEven by Donald Trump’s standards, it was a wild ride. On a Memorial Day weekend when coronavirus deaths in the US closed in on 100,000, and a grateful nation paid respects to its war dead, its president took t […]
German court rules against Volkswagen in 'dieselgate' scandal May 25, 2020
Carmaker must pay compensation to motorist who bought minivan fitted with emissions-cheating softwareVolkswagen has lost a landmark legal battle in Germany’s highest civil court over compensation for the buyer of a secondhand minivan fitted with emissions-cheating software.The world’s largest carmaker must take back the plantiff’s manipulated car and pay him […]
New Zealand earthquake: PM Jacinda Ardern live on TV in Wellington as North Island hit May 25, 2020
Leader says she can feel ‘quite a decent shake here’ as the 5.8 quake strikes during a live interviewNew Zealand’s prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, has developed a reputation for keeping her cool in the face of a crisis. But an earthquake first thing on Monday morning as she was interviewed live on television seemed like an unusually trying way to start a wee […]

The BBC

Coronavirus: Spain to stop quarantining arrivals from 1 July May 25, 2020
The country hopes to save the summer season but UK tourists face quarantine in their own country.
Coronavirus: WHO halts trials of hydroxychloroquine over safety fears May 25, 2020
Testing of hydroxychloroquine as a possible coronavirus treatment is suspended by the health agency.
Coronavirus outbreak: Five ways Europe is easing lockdown May 25, 2020
Jogging in a Madrid park, having a Czech beer, taking a Greek ferry - Europe is opening up more.
Sir Richard Branson: Virgin Orbit rocket fails on debut flight May 25, 2020
A California company owned by UK businessman Sir Richard Branson fails to launch a rocket to orbit.
Coronavirus: Americans flock to beaches on Memorial Day weekend May 25, 2020
People are seen flouting restrictions on what is known in the US as the unofficial start of summer.
Hong Kong security law 'needed to tackle terrorism' May 25, 2020
The territory's security chief says the controversial law will save it from violence.
Western Australia storm: Ex-cyclone brings widespread damage to coast May 25, 2020
An ex-tropical cyclone and a cold front combined to create a "once-in-a-decade" event, officials say.
Suriname election: Will a convicted murderer be re-elected? May 25, 2020
Suriname's President Desi Bouterse was convicted of murder but he is confident he will be re-elected.