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Christmas Songs: “Christmas Time Is Here,” from “A Charlie Brown Christmas”

• December 21, 2010 • 1 Comment

Posted in Children's Shows, Class, Cultural History, Education, Film, Holidays, Love, Music, Public Intellectualism, Spirituality, Television
Tags: "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer", A Charlie Brown Christmas, Burl Ives, Charlie Brown, Children, Christmas, Christmas Songs, Growing Up, Lee Mendelson, Linus, Linus and Lucy, Linus and Lucy Van Pelt, Linus Van Pelt, Love, Peanuts, Popular Culture, San Francisco, Skating Rink, The Sixties, Vince Guaraldi, Winter

Paris and Prince Jackson at The Grammys: Now, Let Them Grow Up in Peace

• February 1, 2010 • 3 Comments

Posted in Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, History, Michael Jackson, Music, People of Color, The Jackson 5/Michael Jackson, The Mainstream Media (MSM)
Tags: African Americans, Biracials, Blacks, Blanket Jackson, Children, Estate, Gossip, Growing Up, Joe Jackson, Lawsuit, Lifetime Achievement Award, Michael Jackson, Michael Joseph Jackson, Music, Paris Jackson, Performance, Pop Tarts, Popular Culture, Prince Jackson, Prince Michael Jackson, Prince Michael Jackson II, Self Image, Self-Respect, Self-Worth, The Grammy Awards, The Jackson Five, The Jacksons, The Staples Center

From ColorLines: Michael Jackson’s “Mark” on the World

• July 3, 2009 • 4 Comments

Posted in Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Health, History, Mental Health/Psychology, Michael Jackson, People of Color, Public Intellectualism, Race, Sexuality
Tags: African Americans, Afro, Assimilation, ColorLines, Jack & Jill Politics, Mark, Michael Jackson, Michael Joseph Jackson, Moonwalk, Performance, Popular Culture, Psychology, Racewire, Self Image, Self-Affirmation, Self-Expression, Self-Hating, Singer, Tammy Johnson, World Culture

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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.
Andy Ruiz Jr. Shocked the Boxing World. But Not His Hometown. June 16, 2019
The “chubby kid” from the rough-and-tumble boxing circuit on the Mexican border upset Anthony Joshua to claim the heavyweight crown. In Imperial, Calif., though, they knew all along he was a “dangerous dude.”

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 […]
Trump accuses New York Times of 'virtual treason' over Russia cyber warfare report June 16, 2019
US president again accuses journalists of being ‘the enemy of the people’US President Donald Trump on Saturday accused the New York Times of “a virtual act of treason” after it reported the US is stepping up digital incursions into Russia’s electric power grid.Current and former government officials have described the classified deployment of American comput […]
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: Large-scale march under way June 16, 2019
Thousands march in Hong Kong to protest extradition changes, despite plans being "suspended".
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.