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Amber Riley (from “Glee”) Becomes The Seventeenth Season Winner of “Dancing With The Stars”

• November 29, 2013 • Comments Off

Posted in Black Actors and Actresses, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Cultural History, Health, Music, Reality Shows, Television, Television Series
Tags: "Dancing with the Stars", 17th Season, ABC, African Americans, Amber Riley, B-Lister, Black Women, Blacks, California, Charleston, Corbin Bleu, Derek Hough, DWTS, Encouragement, Freestyle, Glee, Hines Ward, Karina Smirnoff, Knee Injury, Knees, Kristi Yamaguchi, Los Angeles, Mercedes Jones, Mirror Ball Trophy, New York, Obstacles, Painkillers, Pro, Professional Dancer, Riley, Self Image, Self-Respect, Self-Worth

That “Scandal Cartoon”: Episode 7, ‘Everything’s Coming Up Mellie’

• November 16, 2013 • Comments Off

Posted in American Politics, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Cultural History, Drama, Fashion, Health, History, Mental Health/Psychology, Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome, Pregnancy/Pre-Natal Issues, Rape, Sexuality, Television, Television Series, Women
Tags: "Everything's Coming Up Mellie", "The Wendy Williams Show", Acting, Bellamy Young, Big Jerry Grant, Christmas, Drama, First Lady Mellie Grant, Fitzgerald Grant II, Forced Impregnation, Gladiators, Haters, Hating, Kerry Washington, KevOnStage, Marriage, Pope, Quinn, Rape, Republicans, Scandal, Self Image, Self-Respect, Self-Worth, Shonda Rhimes, Tony Goldwyn, Twitter, United States

World’s Biggest Afro? Aevin Dugas of Louisiana? You Be The Judge

• August 1, 2013 • 1 Comment

Posted in African American History, Black People, Class, Cultural History, Fashion, History, Race, Women
Tags: Aevin Dugas, African Americans, Afro, Afros, Angela Davis, Black Women, Blacks, Brazil, Facebook, Guinness World Records, Hair, Love, Marsha Warfield, Napoleonville Louisiana, Powerpuff Girls, Self Image, Self-Respect, Self-Worth, United States, World's Biggest Afro

A Pro-Trayvon Song by Watoto From The Nile: “Warning “

• July 8, 2013 • Comments Off

Posted in "Stand Your Ground" Laws, African American History, American Politics, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Celebrity Children, Civil Rights/Human Rights, Class, Crime, Cultural History, Gun Violence, Hate Crimes, Health, History, Murder/Manslaughter, Music, Music Videos, National Issues, Police Misconduct/Killings, Race, Television, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Watoto From The Nile, Women
Tags: African Americans, Baltimore, Baltimore MD, Black Women, Blacks, Children, Gucci Mane, Harriet Tubman, Lil Wayne, Nile, Self Image, Self-Respect, Self-Worth, United States, Watoto, Watoto From the Nile, Wiz Khalifa, YouTube

Rachel Jeantel: You’d Better Let That Girl Alone

• June 28, 2013 • 11 Comments

Posted in "Stand Your Ground" Laws, African American History, American Politics, Black People, Chicanos/Latinos, Civil Rights/Human Rights, Class, Crime, Crime-Cops-Injustice, Cultural History, Education, Fashion, Haiti, Haitians/Francophone Caribbean, Hate Crimes, Health, History, Journalism and Ethics, Love, Murder/Manslaughter, National Issues, People of Color, Police Misconduct/Killings, Race, Rachel "DiDi" Jeantel, The Mainstream Media (MSM), The Rest of the World, Weight Gain/Lack/Loss, Womanism, Women
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And Now, On the Occasion of the Verdict from the Steubenville Rape Trial, I Bring You A Word from Comedian Dick Gregory

• March 18, 2013 • 4 Comments

Posted in American History, Black People, Class, Crime, Cultural History, Mental Health/Psychology, Rape, Rape/Sex Crimes, Sexuality, Sports, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Women
Tags: Afghanistan, African Americans, Black Women, Blacks, CNN, Common Sense, Crime, Crimes Against Humanity, Dick Gregory, Drugs, Football Teams, Growing Up, Guilt (law), Juveniles, Ma'lik Richmond, Ohio, Parties, Pinterest, Rape, Self Image, Self-Respect, Self-Worth, Sex, Sex Crimes, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Violence, Sports, Steubenville High School, Steubenville Ohio, Teenagers, Trains, Trent Mays, United States, Women, Youth

Richard Blanco Delivers the Inaugural Poem–He Is Who He Is In Spite of His Cubana Grandmother

• January 21, 2013 • 1 Comment

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Ohio Man Charged in Video Threatening Jewish Center, Officials Say August 19, 2019
James Patrick Reardon fired a gun in the video, which described him as a “shooter” of a community center and a “white nationalist.”
Unpaid Miners Blocked a Coal Train in Protest. Weeks Later, They’re Still There. August 19, 2019
A protest by a group of coal miners in Harlan County, Ky., has grown into a small 24-hour tent city.
Amid the Kale and Corn, Fears of White Supremacy at the Farmers’ Market August 18, 2019
Protests and counterprotests have jolted a market in Indiana where activists now hand out buttons that say “Don’t Buy Veggies From Nazis.”
‘It’s Not the Same’: Why War Refugees Who Helped Revive St. Louis Are Leaving August 19, 2019
A population of Bosnians, up to 70,000 at its peak, is moving out of the city in search of safer neighborhoods and better opportunities.
When Cities Try to Limit Guns, State Laws Bar the Way August 19, 2019
“Our officers need help, they need help with gun control,” Philadelphia’s mayor said after six police officers were wounded by gunfire. But in most states, the issue is not up to urban leaders.
Why an Heiress Spent Her Fortune Trying to Keep Immigrants Out August 17, 2019
Newly unearthed documents reveal how an environmental-minded socialite became an ardent nativist whose money helped sow the seeds of the Trump anti-immigration agenda.
11 of Our Best Weekend Reads August 16, 2019
A look at the waves of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, the fate of bohemian consumerism and the doctor behind The New York Times Magazine’s “Diagnosis” column.
White Officers Who Led Black Man on Rope Won’t Face Criminal Charges August 19, 2019
A photograph of the man’s arrest in Galveston, Tex., on Aug. 3 evoked images of slavery. The authorities are also investigating whether the officers violated any police department policies.

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Iran warns US against oil tanker seizure as ship leaves Gibraltar August 19, 2019
Vessel heads to Greece after UK rejects Washington’s request to detain it furtherIran has warned the US against attempting to seize an Iranian oil tanker in open seas after after its release from Gibraltar.The tanker, which ash been caught in a standoff between Tehran and the west, was sailing for Greece on Monday, shipping data showed, hours after the Briti […]
Gran Canaria wildfire triggers evacuation of thousands of people August 19, 2019
Firefighters on island say blaze burning is out of control and spreading on several frontsAbout 8,000 people have been evacuated from their homes on Gran Canaria in Spain’s Canary Islands, where firefighters are battling a wildfire that has burned more than 3,400 hectares (8,400 acres) of land.More than 700 firefighters supported by 11 helicopters and five a […]
Jeremy Corbyn says he supports early recall of parliament over Brexit - live news August 19, 2019
Rolling coverage of the day’s political developments as they happen, including Jeremy Corbyn’s speech on Labour’s vision for Britain 12.26pm BST In his Q&A Jeremy Corbyn would not commit to backing remain in a second referendum staged by Labour after a general election, and he would not rule out the party being neutral in such a contest. (See 11.46am and […]
MDMA treatment for alcoholism reduces relapse, study suggests August 19, 2019
Researchers say drug is safe and appears more effective than conventional treatmentsThe first study looking into the use of MDMA to treat alcohol addiction has shown the treatment is safe and early results show encouraging outcomes from the approach, scientists have said.Doctors in Bristol are testing whether a few doses of the drug, in conjunction with psyc […]
Trump confirms he is considering attempt to buy Greenland August 18, 2019
President says bid would be ‘essentially a real estate deal’Danish semi-autonomous territory has said it is not for saleDonald Trump has confirmed he is considering an attempt to buy Greenland for strategic reasons, though he said the idea is “not No1 on the burner”. Related: 'Friends, you're going to love Greenland. I was there on 9/11' | Law […]
Ex-Sudan president Omar al-Bashir in court on corruption charges August 19, 2019
High-profile trial could lead to years in prison for deposed rulerOmar al-Bashir, the former president of Sudan, has appeared in court for the first day of a high-profile corruption trial that could result in the deposed autocratic ruler being jailed for many years.The 75-year-old has been in detention since being forced out of power in April when security f […]
India orders Kashmir government staff back to work amid protests August 19, 2019
Troops have reportedly used teargas, chilli grenades and pellets to disperse crowds during weekend of clashesIndian officials have ordered government employees in Kashmir to return to duty and some schools have reopened after a tense weekend of protests in the territory.At least two dozen people were reportedly admitted to hospitals with pellet injuries afte […]
Pig to human heart transplants 'possible within three years' August 19, 2019
Pioneer UK surgeon Sir Terence English says adapted organs could transform treatmentAdapted pig hearts could be transplanted into patients within three years, accordingto a report citing the surgeon who pioneered heart transplantation in the UK.On the 40th anniversary of the first successful heart transplant, Sir Terence English told The Sunday Telegraph tha […]

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Omar al-Bashir trial: Sudan's ex-president 'got millions from Saudis' August 19, 2019
Lawyers for Omar al-Bashir say the claims are baseless, as the ex-leader's corruption trial begins.
Trump plays down fears of US recession August 19, 2019
The US president and his economic adviser Larry Kudlow both say they do not see a recession in the US.
Syrian civil war: Damascus condemns Turkey convoy for Idlib August 19, 2019
Russian and Syrian air strikes have reportedly tried to stop the convoy bound for rebel-held Idlib.
Kabul wedding blast: Groom has 'lost hope' after deadly attack August 19, 2019
Mirwais Elmi and his bride survived but many relatives are among the 63 killed in Saturday's attack.
Turkey removes three top Kurdish mayors in major crackdown August 19, 2019
Three elected officials are removed from office in raids over alleged links to Kurdish militants.
A young face scarred by war: The impact of a Syrian air strike one year on August 18, 2019
Jouma and his family were fleeing their home when an air strike hit, leaving him blind aged three.
Couple face jail over Sardinian sand theft August 19, 2019
They say they wanted the sand as a "souvenir" and did not realise they were committing an offence.
Iran tanker row: Detained ship sets sail from Gibraltar August 19, 2019
The ship heads into the Mediterranean after Gibraltar rejected a US request to again seize it.