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Custody of Jovan Belcher and Kassandra Perkins’ Daughter Zoey Is Given to Cousin Sophie Perkins

• June 24, 2013 • Comments Off

Posted in African American History, Alcoholism/Drug Abuse, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Celebrity Children, Class, Health, History, Jovan Belcher-Kassandra Perkins, Love, Mental Health/Psychology, Television, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Women
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Those Posters From Facebook, “One Love, One Marriage” and “Family Values”

• January 22, 2012 • 1 Comment

Posted in African American History, American History, American Politics, Barack and Michelle Obama, Black People, Class, Cultural History, Journalism and Ethics, Love, Michelle Obama, National Issues, Obama Administration, Protestant Denominations, Race, Religion, Sexuality, The Catholic Church, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Women
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The Drug War in Mexico: What is Really Going On?

• September 1, 2010 • Comments Off

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The Fifth of Katrina – The People

• August 29, 2010 • Comments Off

Posted in African American History, American History, Black People, Class, Cultural History, Documentaries, Documentary, Film, Health, Hurricanes, Love, Mental Health/Psychology, Natural Disasters, New Orleans, Race, Spirituality, Stroke, Television, The Mainstream Media (MSM), The Ninth Ward, Wisconsin, Women
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Chicago Gun Violence Spikes and Increasingly Finds the Youngest Victims July 6, 2020
Nine children under the age of 18 have been shot dead in Chicago since June 20.
For This Fourth of July, Officials Say Celebrate Freedom by Staying Home July 3, 2020
As the nation staggers toward a holiday weekend during the coronavirus pandemic, health officials are pleading with residents to not make a bad situation worse.
As Coronavirus Slams Houston Hospitals, It’s Like New York ‘All Over Again’ July 5, 2020
The death toll is lower, but there are echoes of March as cases spike, doctors fall ill and supplies run short. Now, Texas is trying to adapt hard-won lessons while addressing a new set of challenges.
All Eyes on Bars as Virus Surges and Americans Go Drinking July 3, 2020
Governors were closing bars — again — in some states as coronavirus clusters emerged. Even federal health officials have pointed to bars as a problem.
Appeals Court Strikes Down Trump Administration’s Asylum Ban July 6, 2020
Although the ban remains in place for now, the ruling is a legal setback for one of the government’s most important policies aimed at slowing immigration.
Breonna Taylor’s Family Claims She Was Alive After Shooting but Given No Aid July 6, 2020
A new court filing says Ms. Taylor, whose death set off protests, received no medical help after she was shot by the police. The coroner asserts that her injuries were so severe she could not have been saved.
In Nick Cordero’s Death, a Reminder of Covid-19’s Unknowns July 6, 2020
The Broadway star died from the coronavirus, despite being just 41 and in apparent good health. Cases like his, experts said, are growing.
‘It’s Got to Stop’: Atlanta’s Mayor Decries a Surge of Violence as a Girl Is Killed July 6, 2020
Secoriea Turner, 8, was one of several children killed across the country over the holiday weekend. Her death has roiled Atlanta.

The Guardian, UK

Coronavirus: world treating symptoms, not cause of pandemics, says UN July 6, 2020
Ongoing destruction of nature will result in stream of animal diseases jumping to humans, says report Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe world is treating the health and economic symptoms of the coronavirus pandemic but not the environmental cause, according to the authors of a UN report. As a result, a steady stream of diseases […]
Elsa Majimbo, the crisp-eating, straight-talking star of Kenya's Covid-19 lockdown July 6, 2020
The 19-year-old journalism student has won herself a huge audience on Instagram with irreverent takes on life, money and fameCrisp-crunching, straight-talking and unabashedly fond of fame, 19-year-old Kenyan student Elsa Majimbo has become an unlikely hero of the coronavirus pandemic. Viral videos filmed in her bedroom while under lockdown in Nairobi – durin […]
Mariachi Mecca: Mexico’s national heritage under threat from Covid-19 July 6, 2020
The mariachi musicians of Mexico City are struggling to eke out a living during the pandemic. Photojournalist Rubén Salgado has been documenting the communityThe Mariachi musician is one of Mexico’s most best-known symbols and Plaza Garibaldi their home in Mexico City’s historic downtown, known as the Mariachi Mecca. Normally the plaza will have hundreds of […]
UK on collision course with Saudis over new human rights sanctions July 6, 2020
Measures target individuals in Saudi Arabia, Russia, Myanmar and North KoreaThe UK set itself on a diplomatic collision course with one of its key allies after introducing long-awaited sanctions against human rights abusers, including a close aide to the Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, over the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.The measures announced by Dom […]
Armed man who broke into Trudeau residence charged with threatening to kill or injure PM July 6, 2020
Corey Hurren, 46, was carrying multiple firearms, police allegeSuspect accused of crashing his truck through gate in OttawaA military reservist who allegedly rammed his truck through a gate on the grounds where Justin Trudeau lives has been charged with threatening to kill or injure the Canadian prime minister. Related: Justin Trudeau snubs Nafta meeting wit […]
Coronavirus live news: US death toll surpasses 130,000; India's cases third-highest in world July 6, 2020
Donald Trump’s handling of US crisis under microscope; Israel reimposes restrictions after infections spikeTrump official defends misleading claim 99% of cases are ‘harmless’World treating symptoms, not cause of pandemics, says UNIndia sees record daily rise as capital opens giant hospitalBorder closes between Australian states of NSW and VictoriaWorld map: […]
Harry and Meghan say Commonwealth ‘must acknowledge the past’ July 6, 2020
Couple say process will be uncomfortable but ‘needs to be done because everyone benefits’The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have said the Commonwealth “must acknowledge the past” even if it is “uncomfortable”, as the couple spoke of historical injustice, unconscious bias and racism in light of the Black Lives Matter movement.They said the Commonwealth, which gre […]
Mary Trump's book to be published early amid 'extraordinary interest' July 6, 2020
Tell-all book by Donald Trump’s niece will argue president suffered ‘child abuse’ in the early years of his lifeA tell-all book by Donald Trump’s niece will be published two weeks ahead of schedule and will argue that the president suffered “child abuse” in the early years of his life. Related: Bolton: Trump claim he wasn’t told of Russia bounty report is […]

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Coronavirus: Fear over rise in animal-to-human diseases July 6, 2020
A report says a rise in animal-to-human diseases will continue without urgent action.
Bayonne: Bus driver left brain dead after being 'attacked over face masks' July 6, 2020
The driver in France was set upon by people who had no tickets and refused to wear face masks.
Bubba Wallace: Nascar driver's defiant tweet over Trump's 'hate' July 6, 2020
"Love over hate," Bubba Wallace says, after the president calls a story over a garage noose a "hoax".
US to withdraw visas for foreign students if classes moved fully online July 6, 2020
Some foreign students may need to move to a university with in-person classes to stay in the US.
Iran's female gamers face challenges to stay online July 6, 2020
There's been a lockdown gaming boom – but in Iran it's been difficult to stay connected.
Frederick Douglass: Historic US black activist's statue toppled July 6, 2020
Activists say the incident may have been in retaliation for recent attacks on slavery-linked monuments.
Charlie Daniels: Country and southern rock legend dies at age 83 July 6, 2020
The US singer and songwriter was best known for his country hit The Devil Went Down to Georgia.
Charge filed against woman who called police on black birdwatcher July 6, 2020
Amy Cooper was shown on video falsely claiming that a black birdwatcher had threatened her life.