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What I’m Working On For This Weekend: Whitney, Eddie Long, BAnna Love, and Putting Together a Book Review Blog

• February 22, 2012 • 3 Comments

Posted in Celebrities/Royals, Class, Commercials, Cultural History, Facebook, Gossip, Journalism and Ethics, Love, Music, Protestant Denominations, Public Television, Religion, Television, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Whitney Houston
Tags: Abortion, African Americans, Anna, Banna, Black Women, Blacks, Bobbi Kristina Brown, Book Reviews, Chris Brown, Divorce, Downton Abbey, Eddie, Eddie Long, Facebook, Funeral, Gillette, Growing Up, Hair Relaxers, John Chadima, Marriage, Mr. Bates, New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Ray J, Rihanna, Rihanna Fenty, Scott Walker, United States, Vanessa Long, Whitney Houston, Wisconsin

Chris Brown Wasn’t Fakin’ Those Tears

• June 28, 2010 • 9 Comments

Posted in Alice Walker, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Crime, Cultural History, Domestic Violence, Gossip, Mental Health/Psychology, Rihanna Fenty, Television, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Women
Tags: "Please Please Please", "The Temple of My Familiar", Abuse, African Americans, Awards Show, BET, BET Awards, Black Women, Blacks, Breaking Down, Chris Brown, Comeback, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence, Faking It, Grief, Growing Up, James Brown, Love, Michael Jackson, Michael Joseph Jackson, Publicized, Queen Latifah, Rihanna, Rihanna Fenty, Self-Respect, Self-Worth, Taraji P. Henson, Tears

Jasmina Anema, 6, Dies of Leukemia; Spurred Bone Marrow Drives Among Blacks, People of Color, Multiracials

• January 29, 2010 • Comments Off

Posted in Asians/Asian Pacific/Asian Americans, Black People, Cancer, Celebrities/Royals, Chicanos/Latinos, Class, Education, Health, Leukemia, Native Americans/First Nations, People of Color, Race, Science, Women
Tags: African Americans, Aggressive NK Leukemia, Asian Americans, Asians, Barack Obama, Be-The-Match Registry, BFFs, Blacks, Bone Marrow Donor, Bone Marrow Drives, Bone Marrow Transplant, CaringBridge.org, Celebrity Deaths, DKMS Americas, Donors, Hispanics, Jasmina Anema, Latinas, Latinos, Leukemia, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Michelle Williams, OneForJasmina.com, Paul Pierce, President Barack Obama, President Obama, Rihanna, Rihanna Fenty, The First Daddy, Thea Anema

Rihanna on GMA: “I Feel Ashamed…Eff Love.”

• November 5, 2009 • Comments Off

Posted in Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Crime, Daily AM/PM Talk Shows, Domestic Violence, Education, Gossip, Health, Love, Mental Health/Psychology, Music, Rihanna Fenty, Sexuality, Television, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Womanism, Women
Tags: "Good Morning America", "Russian Roulette", 20/20, African Americans, Assault, Beating, Beatings, Billie Holiday, Blacks, Children, Chris Brown, Co-Inkydink, Coincidence, Common Sense, Competition, Diane Sawyer, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence, Growing Up, James Brown, Love, Mary J. Blige, MTV, Nicole Simpson, O.J. Simpson, Packaging, Physical Assault, Rebranding, Relationships, Repackaging, Rihanna, Rihanna Fenty, Self Image, Self-Affirmation, Self-Respect, Self-Worth, Sex, SMH, Tour

Succumbing to The Stupid: Kanye West

• September 15, 2009 • 2 Comments

Posted in Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Music, Music Videos, Race, Television
Tags: "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)", "The Jay Leno Show", "You Belong With Me", African Americans, Barack Obama, Beyonce, Chris Brown, Donda West, Growing Up, Jay Leno, JayZ, Kanye, Kanye West, Lack of Common Sense, President Barack Obama, President Obama, Rihanna, Rihanna Fenty, Taylor Swift, Video Music Awards, VMA

Jeez: Rihanna and Chris Brown Rumored in New York Hotel Tryst This Weekend

• July 26, 2009 • 1 Comment

Posted in Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Domestic Violence, Gossip, Sexuality
Tags: "Forever", "The New York Post", African Americans, Blacks, Chris Brown, Common Sense, Domestic Violence, Drama, Gossip, Growing Up, New York City, Rihanna, Rihanna Fenty, Self Image, Self-Hating, Self-Respect, Self-Worth, Sex, Trump Tower Hotel

Not His Fault, Huh? The Aftermath of the Rihanna-Chris Brown Case

• June 24, 2009 • 2 Comments

Posted in Black People, Class, Crime, Domestic Violence, Health, Love, Women
Tags: "Not My Fault", Abuser, Chris Brown, Common Sense, Community Service, Counseling, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence, Growing Up, Keri Hilson, Parent, Parental Role, Restraining Order, Rihanna, Rihanna Fenty, Role Model, Superior Court Judge Patricia Schnegg, Victim

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State Debate: At least Wisconsin Republicans aren't as bad as their North Carolina brethren, says James Rowen December 10, 2018
A daily roundup of interesting newspaper editorials and blog posts from around Madison and Wisconsin.
Bill Berry: Recalling when citizens won and science deniers lost December 10, 2018
Fifty years ago, Wisconsin led the way in what became a national ban on the pesticide DDT, which was polluting state waters and wreaking ecological havoc. The state Assembly voted 98-0 in favor of the ban. This proud moment marked…
John Nichols: Tony Evers is already renewing Wisconsin Idea December 10, 2018
Unlike Scott Walker, Tony Evers has signaled that instead of political cronies, he will appoint independent-minded people who will bring expertise to the UW Board of Regents.
John Coover: Fight for Evers' governance is only beginning December 10, 2018
Dear Editor: The late George H.W. Bush said, when Hussein invaded Kuwait, “This will not stand."
Madison to begin bus rapid transit study December 10, 2018
“We have to make transit the cornerstone," David Trowbridge, bus rapid transit project manager, said.
Despite shuttered businesses, officials say Monroe Street reconstruction went relatively well December 10, 2018
Monroe Street merchants and city officials said business went about as well, or better, than expected.
Mikhail Guzowski: Comparing Wisconsin to third world is insane December 9, 2018
Dear Editor: I appreciate that I have not been back to Wisconsin in about a year, and I know it is a political mess. But having lived/living in second-world places such as Mexico and Puerto Rico, and knowing what’s happening…
Mike McCabe: We the People’s secret weapon December 9, 2018
Independents and old-fashioned Main Street Republicans who hate seeing what their party has become need to be recruited in every part of the state to launch primary challenges to GOP legislators who are drunk on power. Even those whose primary…

The New York Times

Done With Michael Cohen, Federal Prosecutors Shift Focus to Trump Family Business December 10, 2018
Prosecutors say President Trump organized illegal payments to two women during the presidential campaign. Now they want to know if he and Mr. Cohen acted alone.
Heavy Early Snow Smacks the Southeast, Knocking Out Power and Snarling Travel December 10, 2018
Virginia and North Carolina declared states of emergency as thousands of customers lost electricity. Many people heeded warnings to stay off slick roads, but there were still hundreds of accidents.
How Phoenix Explains a Rise in Police Violence: It’s the Civilians’ Fault December 10, 2018
As other big departments turn to soul-searching and building trust, the Phoenix police accused a blind man of assaulting an officer.
Highlights of Comey Testimony: He Likes Mueller, but They’re Not Best Friends December 9, 2018
A transcript of the remarks of James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, before two House committees on Friday was released. We break it down.
‘Mammoth’ Storm Hits Southeast December 9, 2018
A winter storm that had already dropped nearly a foot of snow in Texas led to the cancellation of more than 1,300 flights in the Carolinas, where hundreds of thousands of customers have lost power.
On the Front Porch, Black Life in Full View December 4, 2018
A look at how a simple architectural fixture has played a role in African-American culture.
Exploring the Future of Our Cities December 8, 2018
Experts across an array of disciplines are meeting in New Orleans at the Cities for Tomorrow conference hosted by The New York Times and the NOLA Media Group.
DNA Test Helps Mother Reunite With Daughter She Thought Died Nearly 70 Years Ago December 9, 2018
The mother, who was unwed and 18 at the time, thought her daughter had died in childbirth. The baby was taken from her and covertly adopted by another family.

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.
Can crowdfunding solve healthcare? December 10, 2018
Crowdfunding has become a popular strategy for paying off colossal healthcare bills.
Powerball numbers: Are you the lucky winner of Saturday's $217 million lottery jackpot? December 9, 2018
These are the winning numbers in the Powerball lottery drawing Saturday.
Should we get rid of the U.S. Postal Service? December 6, 2018
Some argue the U.S. Postal Service has no future, citing bankruptcy and the obvious environmental consequences as reasons to do away with the paper-based postal system.
Mega Millions numbers: Did you win Tuesday's $208 million lottery jackpot? December 5, 2018
Here are the winning numbers in Tuesday's Mega Millions lottery drawing.
Inspection and Memorial Mass honors first responders: see photos December 2, 2018
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell and Archbishop Gregor Aymond greeted first responders thanking them for their service at an Inspection and Memorial Mass Sunday (Dec. 2) at St. Louis Cathedral. The leaders of the New Orleans Police Department, Fire Department,...
George H.W. Bush was political patriarch to an American dynasty December 1, 2018
Bush, who died late Friday at age 94 , was a World War II hero, a Texas congressman, the director of the CIA, vice president and eventually president.
Stormy Daniels: Michael Avenatti filed defamation suit, launched crowdfunding campaign without permission November 29, 2018
"I haven't decided yet what to do about legal representation moving forward," Daniels said in a statement.

The Guardian, UK

May makes Commons statement after calling off key Brexit vote – Politics live December 10, 2018
Rolling coverage of the day’s political developments as they happenBrexit deal: May admits she would have lost vote by large marginPound hits 20-month low amid Brexit confusion – Business live 3.59pm GMT John Bercow, the speaker, is making an intervention.He says news emerged that the vote was being cancelled before MPs were told.In any courteous, respectful […]
Russia 'paved way for Ukraine ship seizures with fake news drive' December 10, 2018
EU’s security commissioner says Moscow spread false claims for at least a year before last month’s seizuresThe Kremlin launched a year-long disinformation campaign to soften up public opinion before its recent seizure of three Ukrainian ships and their crews in the Sea of Azov, the EU’s security commissioner has alleged.Julian King said Russia had paved the […]
Indifference to sexual violence eats away at us all, say Nobel pair December 10, 2018
We’re putting commerce before victims, argue Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad The Nobel laureates Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad have called on the world to protect victims of wartime sexual violence as they angrily criticised indifference to the plight of women and children in conflict in their peace prize acceptance speeches.Mukwege, a Congolese gynaecologist […]
Discovery of dead Himalayas pair brings 'closure' after 30 years December 10, 2018
Friend Steve Aisthorpe told remains of Kristinn Rúnarsson and Þorsteinn Guðjónsson foundA Scottish mountaineer who spent weeks searching for two friends who disappeared in the Himalayas more than 30 years ago has spoken of finally feeling a sense of closure after their bodies were recently found.Steve Aisthorpe, 55, was with Kristinn Rúnarsson and Þorsteinn […]
Global super-rich bought 153 homes for at least £20m each in past year December 10, 2018
Highest number of sales in Hong Kong as London’s ultra-prime housing market slips amid Brexit concernsMore than 150 homes around the world changed hands for more than £20m ($25m) each in the past year, as the “relentless creation of private wealth” fuelled the global ultra-prime housing market.The world’s richest people spent a combined £5.2bn ($6.6bn) on 15 […]
Humanity is on path to self-destruction, warns UN special rapporteur December 10, 2018
On 70th anniversary of Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Nils Melzer says global community has failed to learn lessons of second world war As those who lived through two world wars die out, taking with them real memories of past atrocities, the world is back on a path to self-destruction, a leading authority on torture has warned.Human rights are facing […]
‘Your daughter should have been safe here’: NZ's apology to family of Grace Millane December 10, 2018
Jacinda Ardern describes collective feeling of shame, as man accused of killing British backpacker appears in courtNew Zealand’s prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, fought back tears while offering a heartfelt apology to the family of the murdered Briton Grace Millane, as the man accused of killing the backpacker made his first court appearance.A visibly emotion […]
Russian serial killer convicted of 56 more murders December 10, 2018
Mikhail Popkov raped and killed dozens of women in Angarsk over two decadesA court in Siberia has convicted a former police officer of raping and killing a further 56 women, making him Russia’s worst serial killer in the last century.Mikhail Popkov, 54, terrorised his home city of Angarsk in the Irkutsk region for nearly two decades, luring women into his ca […]

The BBC

Anti-Semitism pervades European life, says EU report December 10, 2018
Europe's Jews are increasingly worried about the risk of harassment, according to a major EU survey.
Mikhail Popkov: Russian ex-cop jailed for 56 more murders December 10, 2018
Mikhail Popkov, who preyed on women in Siberia, is modern Russia's most prolific killer.
Amount of deep life on Earth quantified December 10, 2018
Having dug and drilled into the Earth, scientists can now estimate how much life exists at depth.
Crisis talks over wave of French protests December 10, 2018
The French president is discussing the recent unrest with trade unions and employers' organisations.
Grace Millane: Man appears in court charged with backpacker's murder December 10, 2018
Grace Millane's family watches on as the 26-year-old man appears in a New Zealand courtroom.
US snowstorm kills one in North Carolina December 10, 2018
One man has died after a tree fell on his car and more than 300,000 people are without electricity.
Nasa's Voyager 2 probe 'leaves the Solar System' December 10, 2018
Voyager 2, a space probe launched in 1977, becomes only the second human-made object to enter the space between the stars.
Ambani-Piramal wedding: Beyoncé sings at A-list Indian event December 10, 2018
The Ambani-Piramal wedding seeks to top India's wedding season with even more glitz and glamour.

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