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Paris and Prince Jackson at The Grammys: Now, Let Them Grow Up in Peace

• February 1, 2010 • 3 Comments

Posted in Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, History, Michael Jackson, Music, People of Color, The Jackson 5/Michael Jackson, The Mainstream Media (MSM)
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Michael Jackson: This “Man in the Mirror” Couldn’t Make It to His Own Concert

• November 3, 2009 • 2 Comments

Posted in Art, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Education, Fashion, Film, Health, Love, Mental Health/Psychology, Michael Jackson, Music, New Orleans, People of Color, Race, Sexuality, The Jackson 5/Michael Jackson, The Rest of the World
Tags: "Blazing Saddles", "Dancing Is a Man's Game", "Gunfight at the O.K. Corral", "Rawhide", "The King of Pop", "This is It", "This Is It" Soundtrack, Band, Dancers, Frankie Laine, Gene Kelly, Joan Crawford, Junior High, Michael Jackson, Michael Joseph Jackson, Otis Redding, Race, Rehearsals, San Carlos CA, Sex, Sexuality, Singers, The Circle Star Theatre, The Esquires, The Fantastic Johnny C, The Staples Center, Tribute, Uncritical Audience

Michael Jackson Commemorated with a Second Line in New Orleans

• July 9, 2009 • 1 Comment

Posted in Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Chicanos/Latinos, Class, Health, History, Hurricanes, Love, Mental Health/Psychology, Michael Jackson, Music, New Orleans, People of Color, Race, The Seventh Ward
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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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Gran Canaria wildfire triggers evacuation of thousands of people August 19, 2019
Firefighters on Spanish island say blaze 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 […]
Ex-Sudan president 'received millions of dollars from Saudis' August 19, 2019
Detective tells corruption trial that Omar al-Bashir disclosed payments after he was deposedOmar al-Bashir told investigators he had received millions of dollars from Saudi Arabia, a detective has said in court on the first day of the deposed Sudanese president’s high-profile corruption trial.Bashir has been in detention since being forced from power in Apri […]
Brexit: Boris Johnson says he is confident EU will shift backstop position - 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 1.14pm BST In an interview in Cornwall during his hospital visit, Boris Johnson also said that the EU would have to compromise for there to be a Brexit deal. Asked whether progress would be made during his talks with Angela Mer […]
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 […]
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 its release from Gibraltar.The tanker, which has been caught in a standoff between Tehran and the west, was sailing for Greece on Monday, shipping data showed, hours after the British ter […]
Afghan independence day bombings follow wedding massacre August 19, 2019
At least 66 people wounded in Jalalabad two days after attack on Kabul wedding killed 63A series of bombings has struck restaurants and public squares in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad, wounding at least 66 people, officials said, as the country marked the 100th anniversary of its independence.No group claimed responsibility for the 10 bombs on Monday […]
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 […]
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 […]

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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.