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The Ancestors Claim Dorothy Height, 98

• April 20, 2010 • 3 Comments

Posted in African American History, American History, American Politics, Black People, Class, Democrats, Dorothy Height, Education, India, Love, Obama Administration, People of Color, Race, The Economy, The Mainstream Media (MSM), The Rest of the World, United Kingdom, Womanism
Tags: African Americans, Barack Obama, Black Power, Blacks, Civil Rights, Civil Rights Activist, Common Sense, Mary McLeod Bethune, National Council of Negro Women, President Emerita, Presidential Medal of Freedom, Racism, Role Model, Single Black Women, The Black Family Reunion, The Million Man March, The Million Woman March, Womanist, YWCA

Black and Gay Brother Poised to Become Detroit Councilman

• August 7, 2009 • 2 Comments

Posted in American Politics, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Crime, History, Sexuality, The Economy
Tags: African Americans, Black Gays, Blacks, Charles Pugh, Detroit City Council, Gays, Homophobia, Homosexuality, Leadership, Neighbor, November 3, President of the Detroit City Council, Role Model, The Midwest

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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Giuliani Pushed Trump to Deport Cleric Sought by Turkey, Ex-White House Officials Said October 16, 2019
The president’s personal lawyer called Fethullah Gulen an extremist, but his repeated demands raised eyebrows.
British Family Says One Wrong Turn Led to ICE Detention Nightmare October 16, 2019
Two couples and three young children have been in custody since crossing the Canada-U.S. border, which they say was unintended consequence of swerving to avoid hitting an animal.
‘No Excuse’: Fellow Officers Condemn Police Shooting of Fort Worth Woman October 16, 2019
Atatiana Jefferson pointed a gun at her window before being shot from outside by a police officer, her young nephew said. But the police chief said she was entitled to defend herself.
Supreme Court Case Could Have Huge Effect on Puerto Rican Debt Crisis October 15, 2019
The justices are considering a constitutional challenge to an unusual oversight board created by Congress to sort out the island’s debt.
Thief Walks Out of Gallery With a $20,000 Salvador Dalí Etching October 16, 2019
An employee of the San Francisco gallery turned his back for a moment. When he looked again, the work had vanished.
What We Know About the Fort Worth Police Shooting of Atatiana Jefferson October 15, 2019
Aaron Dean, the officer who shot Ms. Jefferson in her own home, resigned hours before he was charged with murder.
G.M. and U.A.W. Reach Tentative Contract Agreement October 16, 2019
The accord, which needs ratification by a majority of the company’s 49,000 union workers, could end a strike that has idled plants for a month.
The Trump Impeachment Inquiry: Latest Updates October 16, 2019
Two top diplomatic hands — the former top aide to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and the former envoy to Ukraine — are on Capitol Hill as the House’s impeachment inquiry gathers steam.

The Guardian, UK

Tusk: 'foundations' of Brexit deal are ready but UK has late doubts October 16, 2019
European council president says Brussels is waiting on London after concerns on British sideLatest Brexit news - live updatesDonald Tusk, the president of the European council, has said the “foundations” of a Brexit deal are ready for approval by EU leaders but that Brussels is waiting on London after late “doubts” in Downing Street.The deal due to be signed […]
Fourth man held in campaign fraud case involving Rudy Giuliani associates October 16, 2019
Prosecutors allege David Correia, 44, made outsized political donations to Republican candidates to advance business interestsA Florida man wanted in a campaign finance case involving associates of Rudy Giuliani is in federal custody after flying Wednesday to Kennedy airport in New York City to turn himself in, federal authorities said. Related: Third Rudy G […]
Family found at Dutch farm 'could have been held against their will' October 16, 2019
Police say family was in space that could be locked and may have been there nine yearsDutch police are questioning an Austrian man after a family of six were found in a secret room at a remote farmhouse in the Netherlands where they are believed to have been living for nearly a decade.The five adult siblings, said to be aged between 18 and 25, and an ailing […]
French government resists calls for school trip headscarf ban October 16, 2019
Far-right politician sparks outrage by telling Muslim woman to remove hers on trip to parliamentThe French government has insisted it will not seek to ban Muslim women who wear headscarves from volunteering to help on school trips after outrage when mothers accompanying pupils were told to remove theirs.One mother said pupils were distressed and traumatised […]
Migration high on EU summit agenda amid Syria fears October 16, 2019
Turkish offensive and Idlib battle add to Greek concerns over rising asylum claimsTurkey’s military push into Syria has sparked fears in Greece, already struggling with a rise in the number of asylum claims in recent months, of a new wave of migration to Europe.With camps on Aegean islands at breaking point, Athens has insisted the topic should lead the agen […]
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to endorse Bernie Sanders for president October 16, 2019
The progressive New York congresswoman will join the presidential candidate at a New York rallyThe progressive congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is set to endorse Bernie Sanders in the race to be the Democratic party’s nominee for the White House next year.During the fourth Democratic debate on Tuesday night Sanders, 78, who had been recuperating since […]
Sandy Hook father awarded $450,000 after suing conspiracy theorist October 16, 2019
Father of boy killed in Newtown school shooting sued James Fetzer and Mike Palacek over their book Nobody Died at Sandy HookThe father of a boy killed in the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting has been awarded $450,000 by a jury in Wisconsin after he sued a conspiracy theorist who claimed the massacre never happened. Leonard Pozner, whose six-year-old son Noah […]
Jailed Catalan leaders call for end to violent protests October 16, 2019
Plea comes as Madrid says violence will be met with ‘firm, proportional and united’ responseThe nine Catalan leaders jailed this week over their roles in the failed push for regional independence two years ago have appealed for peaceful protests following two consecutive nights of violent unrest.Their joint plea came as the Spanish government warned that the […]

The BBC

Hong Kong protest leader Jimmy Sham violently attacked October 16, 2019
Photographs show Jimmy Sham of the Civil Human Rights Front lying in the street, covered in blood.
Dark web child abuse: Hundreds arrested across 38 countries October 16, 2019
The site, run from South Korea, had hundreds of thousands of videos containing child abuse.
Turkey-Syria offensive: Erdogan vows to press on with 'safe zone' plan October 16, 2019
Turkey's leader refuses to end military operations in northern Syria, despite ceasefire calls.
Pakistan royal visit: Kate's outfits draw Diana comparisons October 16, 2019
Is the Duchess of Cambridge putting a modern twist on garments the Princess of Wales wore years ago?
Six Bulgarians arrested over football racist abuse October 16, 2019
Six Bulgarian football fans suspected of subjecting black England players to racist abuse are detained following police raids.
Egypt archaeologists find 20 ancient coffins near Luxor October 16, 2019
The coffins, whose decorations are still visible, were uncovered at a Theban necropolis near Luxor.
Why scientists are ‘listening’ to the Matterhorn October 16, 2019
Sparked by an unexpected rockfall, researchers placed sensors on the mountain to monitor the site.
Mexico: Army deployed after police killed in ambush October 16, 2019
Monday's attack in the western Michoacán state is blamed on a powerful drug cartel.