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LIVE STREAMING: Homegoing of Poet Amiri Baraka at the Newark Symphony Hall, New Jersey

• January 18, 2014 • Comments Off

Posted in African American History, African History, American History, American Politics, Black People, Books, Class, Cultural History, Diabetes, Drama, Love, Music, Public Access, Race, Religion, Spirituality, Television, The Rest of the World
Tags: African Americans, Amina Baraka, Amiri Baraka, Blacks, Cultural Nationalism, Drama, Essays, LeRoi Jones, Marxism, New Jersey, Newark, Newark New Jersey, Playwright, Poetry, Politics, Racism, United States

Some Sunday Love: “Stand!” Sly and the Family Stone, 1969

• September 9, 2012 • Comments Off

Posted in American History, Class, Cultural History, Democrats, Love, Music, Obama Administration, People of Color, Sexuality, Sly and The Family Stone, Spirituality, Stevie Wonder, Television, The Economy, Women
Tags: "Fulfillingness First Finale", "I Want to Take You Higher", American Politics, Cynthia Robinson, Everyday People, Gospel, Gospel Extension, Gospel Music, Jerry Martini, Love, Politics, Self-Respect, Self-Worth, Simple Song, Sly, Sly & The Family Stone, Sly Stone, Standing Up, Struggle, The 2012 Presidential Campaign, The Democratic National Convention 2012, The Democratic Party, The Sixties, United States

That Cartoon From Facebook

• January 3, 2012 • Comments Off

Posted in African American History, American Foreign Policy, American History, American Politics, Black People, Civil Rights/Human Rights, Class, Labor History, Labor Relations, National Issues, The Economy, The Mainstream Media (MSM), The Rest of the World, Unions/Union Busting
Tags: African Americans, Arts, Cartoon, Cartoons, Facebook, GOP, Online Communities, Political Cartoons, Politics, Posters, Racism, Republicans, Social Media, Social Networking, The Other 98%, Twitter, United States

Flip The Bird at Barack Obama, and You May Get Fired. Even in Russia…

• December 2, 2011 • Comments Off

Posted in African American History, Africans, American Foreign Policy, Black People, Class, European History, Journalism and Ethics, Obama Administration, Race, Russia, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Women
Tags: African Russians, Anti-Americanism, Barack Obama, Black Russians, Blacks, Dr. Jason Johnson, Faux Noise, Fox News, Insult, Obama Haters, Oligarchy, Politics, President Barack Obama, President Obama, Racism, REN-TV, Russians of Color, Social Media, Tatyana Limanova, The Kremlin, Twitter, Vladimir Putin, You Tube

Mildred Patricia Baena Revealed As The Mother of Schwarzenegger’s Child; But Rumors Abound That There Is Yet Another Child

• May 18, 2011 • 2 Comments

Posted in Celebrities/Royals, Chicanos/Latinos, Class, Cultural History, Film, Love, Mental Health/Psychology, People of Color, Sexuality, The Kennedys, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Women
Tags: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Baena, Brea Olinda High School, Brentwood CA, California, Children, Common Sense, Daily Mail, Daily News (New York), Drama, Drudge Report, Employer, Gawker, Guatemala, Guatemalan, Housekeeper, L.A. Times, L.A. Weekly, LA Weekly, Latina, Latinos, Los Angeles Times, Love, Maidservant, Maria Shriver, Master, Mel Gibson, Mildred Patricia Baena, National Enquirer, Patty Baena, Politics, Radar, RadarOnline.com, Servant, Tanner Tousignant, TMZ.com, United States, Wendy Leigh

Another View About How The Media Lies–Yes, YOU Too Faux Noise, NPR, MSNBC, CNN…

• May 3, 2011 • Comments Off

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Tags: "Manufacturing Consent", Beauty Contest, CNN, Conservatism, Corporate Media, Edward Herman, Junk Food, League of Women Voters, Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media, Noam Chomsky, NPR, Politics, Showcase, The Mainstream Media, United States, Viewpoints

Have You Voted Yet? If Not, Vote Democratic Party Today No Matter What

• November 1, 2010 • Comments Off

Posted in African American History, American History, American Politics, Bailouts, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Cultural History, Democrats, Democrats in Name Only, Domestic Violence, Hate Crimes, Health, Homelessness, Joblessness, Journalism and Ethics, National Issues, Obama Administration, People of Color, Police Misconduct/Killings, Race, Subprime Loans-Foreclosures, Teabagging Party, Television, The Clintons, The Economy, The Iraq War II, The Mainstream Media (MSM), The Tea Party Movement, Wisconsin
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Flying Into Patchy Fog, Kobe Bryant’s Pilot Had a Decision to Make January 28, 2020
The weather was good when the helicopter with nine passengers left Orange County. But as they flew north, it quickly grew worse.
Doctors Could Face Criminal Charges for Treating Transgender Teens January 27, 2020
In South Dakota and other states, lawmakers are considering bills that would restrict access to hormone treatment and surgeries for young transgender people.
‘There’s Nothing Left’: An Inferno Tears Through Alabama Boat Dock, Killing 8 January 28, 2020
The fire tore through a wooden dock in Scottsboro, destroying dozens of boats and plunging survivors into the water.
The 9 Victims of the Helicopter Crash That Killed Kobe Bryant January 28, 2020
A college baseball coach. A pilot with years of experience. Young basketball players and their parents. Here is what we know about everyone on board.
Framing the Impeachment Case: An Inside Look at Opposing Legal Teams January 28, 2020
In their own words, here is how the House managers and President Trump’s defense team view impeachment.
Inside the Buttigieg Campaign as Staff Members of Color Sought to Be Heard January 28, 2020
As the candidate courted nonwhite voters, employees of color were voicing their frustrations, according to interviews, documents and a recording. The campaign said it worked to foster a progressive workplace.
What to Watch For in Trump’s Impeachment Trial on Tuesday January 28, 2020
President Trump’s legal team will complete oral arguments as negotiations accelerate over whether to include witnesses in the trial.
A Primary From the Right? Not in Trump’s G.O.P. January 28, 2020
With Republicans now unified, it is difficult to find a district where a challenger can credibly claim that the incumbent has been insufficiently supportive of the president.

The Guardian, UK

Wuhan evacuation: US and Japan to fly out citizens as coronavirus death toll rises January 28, 2020
Nations scramble to extract citizens from Wuhan as first death is recorded in BeijingCoronavirus deaths in China pass 100 – latest updatesThe death toll from the coronavirus has risen to 106, Chinese officials have confirmed, as countries scrambled to fly their citizens out of the city at the centre of the outbreak.Japan said it would send a chartered flight […]
New Zealand election: Jacinda Ardern promises stability as she sets poll date January 28, 2020
Vote on 19 September will also see referendums on legalising euthanasia and recreational marijuanaPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced her country’s next general election will be held on 19 September, firing the starting pistol on a campaign race lasting more than seven months.On Tuesday, Ardern said the forthcoming election campaign would be “positiv […]
Trump's impeachment defense team glosses over new Bolton allegations January 28, 2020
The ex-national security adviser’s book, which reportedly implicates the president over Ukraine, is hardly mentioned as trial continuesLawyers for Donald Trump opted for a high-risk strategy in the sixth day of the president’s impeachment trial on Monday, avoiding mention of a major new development in the case even as Trump tweeted about it and some Republic […]
Japan in raptures as outsider wins sumo contest – and bursts into tears January 28, 2020
The 188kg wrestler Tokushoryu bulldozes his way into the hearts of fans in a sport unaccustomed to displays of emotionSumo fans in Japan are celebrating after the lowest-ranked wrestler beat incredible odds to emerge victorious at the first main tournament of the year.Tokushoryu, a relative unknown until his winning streak at the new year tournament, shoved […]
Prince Andrew told to 'stop playing games' over Epstein inquiry January 28, 2020
US lawyer representing alleged victims tells duke to ‘do the right thing’ and assist inquiryA US lawyer has called on Prince Andrew to “stop playing games” and assist authorities with their investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking inquiry.Lisa Bloom, who represents five of Epstein’s alleged victims, said it was time for the Duke of York to “do […]
Kobe Bryant: Washington Post reporter suspended after sexual assault case tweet January 27, 2020
Newspaper faces backlash after putting Felicia Sonmez on leave after post about 2003 rape allegation Kobe Bryant: NBA legend dies in helicopter crash aged 41The Washington Post has suspended a journalist after she tweeted about Kobe Bryant’s historical sexual assault case shortly after the basketball player and his daughter died in a helicopter crash.Felicia […]
Oil chief urges west to call out foreign meddling in Libya conflict January 28, 2020
Mustafa Sanalla says country facing disaster as blockade disrupts oil productionWorld powers will be complicit in the collapse of the rule of law in Libya if they do not do more to call out the countries backing those responsible for disrupting the country’s oil exports, the head of the Libyan national oil corporation has said.Mustafa Sanalla said too many w […]
Harry Dunn: US refusal to extradite suspect a 'denial of justice' – PM January 28, 2020
Teenager’s mother, Charlotte Charles, welcomes Johnson’s words but says action is neededThe refusal to grant an extradition request for the suspect charged in connection with the death of Harry Dunn is a “denial of justice”, the prime minister has said.Boris Johnson’s comments were welcomed by the teenager’s mother, Charlotte Charles, who said they were “wor […]

The BBC

Coronavirus: Death toll climbs to 106 as China tightens measures January 28, 2020
Transport restrictions have been further tightened as the number of new infections almost doubles.
Coronavirus: Tales of solidarity from China's virus-hit Wuhan January 28, 2020
The number of coronavirus cases continues to climb but some in Wuhan are determined to spread cheer.
Jeffrey Epstein accusers outraged by Prince Andrew's 'lack of co-operation' January 28, 2020
A US lawyer, who represents some of the late Jeffrey Epstein's accusers, urges the duke to assist the probe.
Belgium's ex-King Albert II admits fathering child after DNA test January 27, 2020
Albert II has admitted he has a fourth child after years of fighting the paternity claim.
Rare Bolivian glass frogs seen for first time in 18 years January 28, 2020
Conservationists spot three rare "glass frogs" in a Bolivian national park.
Kobe Bryant: Investigators work to determine cause of crash January 28, 2020
Nine people, including Bryant's teenage daughter Gianna, were killed in Sunday's crash.
Alabama fire: Eight killed as blaze engulfs 35 boats in marina January 27, 2020
The aluminium roof of the wooden dock in a marina in Alabama collapsed, and some of the boats sank.
The silenced YouTube stars of Indian-administered Kashmir January 28, 2020
Kashmiri Kalkharabs, a popular Kashmiri YouTube channel, has been forced into silence since August.