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For Recy Taylor, An Apology Is Not Enough

• March 23, 2011 • Comments Off

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Justice At Last For Recy Taylor? (w/Updates)

• March 21, 2011 • Comments Off

Posted in African American History, American History, American Politics, Black People, Books, Civil Rights/Human Rights, Class, Domestic Terrorism, Education, Health, Journalism and Ethics, Mental Health/Psychology, National Issues, Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome, Race, Rape/Sex Crimes, Recy Taylor, Sexuality, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Womanism, Women
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The New York Times

In Charleston, S.C., Saving Historic Homes Means Hoisting Them in the Air July 24, 2021
A city known for extraordinary architecture is coming to terms with intensifying storms, a rising sea and streets that flood with distressing regularity.
Why Some Americans Are Still Hesitant to Get Vaccinated July 25, 2021
The U.S. vaccine rollout has plateaued and the course of the coronavirus pandemic in this country may depend on how many people are ultimately swayed to get vaccinated.
Scenes From America’s Largest Wildfire July 24, 2021
Small fires burned inside hollowed-out trees. Smoke rose from the blackened dirt. On the edge of the Bootleg Fire in southern Oregon, firefighters worked to halt the advance of the flames.
What to Know About the Heat Wave July 24, 2021
The forecast for the coming week suggests there will be few places in the contiguous United States to find relief.
Rodney Alcala, the ‘Dating Game’ Serial Killer, Dies July 25, 2021
A longhaired photographer who lured women by offering to take their picture, Mr. Alcala, 77, had been convicted of five murders in Orange County, Calif., and two in New York, all in the 1970s.
Summer Camps Reopen But Struggle to Find Counselors July 24, 2021
Summer camps have reopened into a tight labor market without the international seasonal workers they often depend on.
U.S. Moves to Drop Cases Against Chinese Researchers July 24, 2021
The arrests were part of a Trump-era initiative aimed at curbing Beijing’s efforts to steal intellectual property, corporate secrets, and military intelligence.
Frito-Lay Workers in Kansas Ratify Contract, Ending Strike July 24, 2021
The workers at a Frito-Lay plant in Topeka went on strike this month to protest forced overtime and so-called suicide shifts, which they said left little time to sleep or see family members.

The Guardian, UK

Sydney police fine hundreds of anti-lockdown protesters for ‘filthy, risky behaviour’ July 25, 2021
Prime minister denounces ‘selfish’ protesters who marched against coronavirus measures as police taskforce traces everyone who broke rulesSee all our coronavirus coverageHundreds of fines have been issued and dozens charged in Sydney after anti-lockdown protesters marched and clashed with police in what one deputy commissioner called “violent, filthy, risky […]
Sajid Javid’s advice to not ‘cower’ from Covid provokes backlash July 24, 2021
Bereaved families, Labour and Lib Dems all condemn health secretary, accusing him of insensitivityCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageSajid Javid has provoked a wave of anger from families of the victims of Covid after he said people must no longer “cower” from the virus.The health secretary announced on Saturday that he had made a “f […]
Olympics 2020 day two: swimming, women’s road race, gymnastics, tennis and more – live! July 25, 2021
More gold medals on offer on packed second day in TokyoGames schedule | Results | Medal table | Full coverageSign up for the Guardian’s daily Olympic briefingEmail Jonathan with your thoughts or tweet him @JPHowcroft 6.30am BST “What about the “Blood in the water” match between Hungary and the USSR in 56, just after the failed Hungarian revolution?” emails A […]
Philippines floods: thousands flee Manila after days of torrential rain July 25, 2021
One person has died as officials struggle to provide adequate Covid-safe emergency shelter for nearly 15,000 residentsThousands of residents have fled flooded communities and swollen rivers in the Philippine capital, Manila, and outlying provinces after days of torrential monsoon rains that left at least one villager dead.Officials say they are struggling to […]
‘Very saddened’: Toa, the orphaned baby orca that enthralled New Zealand, is buried July 25, 2021
Orca cared for by hundreds of volunteers and experts in bitter cold after becoming separated from its pod two weeks agoAn orphaned baby orca that captured the hearts of people across New Zealand has been farewelled at a special ceremony and taken away for burial, ending a desperate mission to reunite it with its pod.The young calf, named Toa – which means br […]
Harry Dunn: US tries to prevent disclosure of alleged killer’s work record July 24, 2021
Government cites national security in civil case over 2019 death of British teenager in road crashThe US government has requested that the country’s civil courts prevent the disclosure of the employment details of Harry Dunn’s alleged killer in the interests of “national security”.The 19-year-old’s parents, Charlotte Charles and Tim Dunn, lodged a claim agai […]
‘Dating Game Killer’ dies in California while awaiting execution July 24, 2021
Rodney Alcala, 77, sentenced to death for 1970s five murdersAuthorities believe he may have killed up to 130 peopleA prolific murderer who became known as “the Dating Game Killer” died on Saturday while awaiting execution in California, authorities said. Related: R Kelly had sexual contact with underage boy as well as girls, prosecutors say Continue reading. […]
R Kelly had sexual contact with underage boy as well as girls, prosecutors say July 24, 2021
Jury selection nears in sex-trafficking trial of R&B star Prosecutors detail new claims but not new chargesFederal prosecutors in R Kelly’s sex trafficking case say the R&B star had sexual contact with an underage boy as well as girls, and jurors should hear those claims. Related: Surviving R Kelly producers: 'We wanted to explain why you should […]

The BBC

Afghanistan curfew imposed as Taliban militants advance July 24, 2021
The government says the measure is to help its forces stop Taliban militants infiltrating cities.
Clashes in Paris over Covid measures July 24, 2021
French anti-riot police fired teargas during protests against Covid-19 curbs and vaccination.
Budapest Pride stands up for LGBT rights in Hungary July 24, 2021
Organisers accuse Hungary's right-wing government of seeking to discriminate against gay people.
Typhoon In-Fa sweeps into China after flooding chaos July 25, 2021
Typhoon In-Fa makes landfall in the city of Zhoushan, days after floods devastated central areas.
Serial killer on death row Rodney Alcala dies of natural causes July 24, 2021
Infamous "Dating Game Killer" Rodney Alcala was sentenced in 2010 for murdering women in California.
R. Kelly accused of abusing teenage boy he met in McDonald's July 24, 2021
The R&B star had sexual contact with a 17-year-old he met in McDonald's, prosecutors claim.
LA man who mocked Covid-19 vaccines dies of virus July 24, 2021
Stephen Harmon, who opposed getting vaccinated, has died after a month-long struggle with the virus.
Surfside tower collapse: No sign of final victim as Miami search ends July 24, 2021
As the search for remains in the collapsed apartment block ends, one victim remains unaccounted for.