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Live Streaming of The Second Inauguration of President Barack Obama, January 21, 2013

• January 21, 2013 • Comments Off

Posted in African American History, American Foreign Policy, American History, American Politics, Barack and Michelle Obama, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Cultural History, Democrats, History, National Issues, Obama Administration, People of Color, Race, Religion, Television, The Mainstream Media (MSM), The Rest of the World
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Saturday Night Music, November 26, 2011: Experience Unlimited (EU), “Da Butt,” from Spike Lee’s “School Daze,” 1988

• November 26, 2011 • Comments Off

Posted in Acting, African American History, Black People, Bullying/Juvenile Crimes, Chicanos/Latinos, Class, Comedy, Cultural History, Drama, Film, Love, Mental Health/Psychology, Music, Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome, Rape/Sex Crimes, Sexual Harassment, Sexuality, Women
Tags: "School Daze", Arts, Bill Nunn, Chuck Brown, D.C. Metro, Dance Party, EU, Experience Unlimited, Frat Party, Funk, Go-Go, Grady, Jane Toussaint, Jungle Boogie, Maryland, Rumpshaking, Spike Lee, The Roots, Washington, Washington D.C.

Funeral Services Announced for Gil Scott-Heron and More (w/Update)

• June 1, 2011 • 2 Comments

Posted in African American History, American History, Black Britons/British Caribbean, Black People, Class, Cultural History, Drug Culture/Industry, HIV Positive, Love, Mental Health/Psychology, Music, Race, The Mainstream Media (MSM)
Tags: African Americans, Art, Artists, Arts, BBC News, Blacks, Children, Crack, Creative People, Death, Drug Addiction, Drugs, E. Ethelbert Miller, Frank E. Campbell Funeral Home, Funeral Services, Ghostface Killah, Gia Scott-Heron, Gil Scott-Heron, Growing Up, I'm New Here, Kanye West, Love, Musician, New York City, New York Times, Novelist, Poet, Polymath, Riverside Church, Singer, Substance Abuse, Substance Dependence, Talib Kweli, The Fieldston School, The Hip Hop Nation, The Seventies, The Sixties, Washington D.C.

This is The Face of Another of Malcolm X’s Assassins, William Bradley, But He Never Got a Day in Prison. Why?

• April 29, 2010 • 1 Comment

Posted in African American History, American History, American Politics, Black People, Crime, Documentary, Domestic Terrorism, Film, Hate Crimes, Political Malfeasance, Race, The Rest of the World
Tags: A Singular Voice, Abdur-Rahman Muhammad, African Americans, Agents Provocateurs, Assassination, Benjamin Thomas, Black Muslims, Blacks, El Hajj Malik El Shabazz, FBI Agent, John Ali, Leon Davis, Malcolm X, Mujahid Halim, Murder, Mustafa Shabazz, NOI, Racism, Sunni Islam, Talmadge X. Hayer, The Audubon Ballroom, The Nation of Islam, Thomas Hagan, Unfinished Business, Washington D.C., Wilber McKinley, William Bradley

Tim Wise, “Imagine If The Tea Party Were Black”

• April 25, 2010 • 9 Comments

Posted in African American History, American History, American Politics, Black People, Class, Crime, Domestic Terrorism, Hate Crimes, People of Color, Public Intellectualism, Race, The Economy, The Tea Party Movement
Tags: "Between Barack and a Hard Place", AmericaBlog, Anne Coulter, Anti-Racism, Armed Protesters, Brian and Sara Brandsmeier, Malia Obama, Michael Savage, Neo-Confederate, Pastor Stan Craig, Pat Buchanan, Racism, Rush Limbaugh, Teabagging, Ted Nugent, The Right Wing, The Tea Party Movement, Tim Wise, Washington D.C., White Privilege, White Supremacy

Shani Davis Wins Olympic Gold for 1,000 Meter Ice Sprint

• February 18, 2010 • Comments Off

Posted in Black People, Canada, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Sports, The Mainstream Media (MSM), The Rest of the World, The Winter Olympics 2010
Tags: "The Incredibles", African American, African Americans, Blacks, Champion, Chicago IL, Chicagoan, DC Inner City Excitement, Frozone, Ice, Lightness, Northern Michigan University, Pettit National Ice Center, Shani, Shani Davis, Skating, Snow, Speed Skating, The Olympic Gold Medal, The Olympics, Washington D.C., Weightlessness, West Allis WI, Winter Sports, Wisconsin

Friday Night Music, August 7: Roberta Flack, “Killing Me Softly With His Song,” 1974

• August 7, 2009 • Comments Off

Posted in Black People, Music, Roberta Flack
Tags: "Killing Me Softly", Atlantic Records, Charles Fox, Clint Eastwood, Donny Hathaway, Grammy, Grammy Award, Grammy R & B, Howard University, Les McCann, Maxi Priest, New York, Norman Gimbel, Peabo Bryson, Roberta Flack, The Seventies, Washington D.C.

Stephen Tyrone Johns Funeral Set for Friday, June 19; Was Security Officer @ U.S. Holocaust Museum

• June 16, 2009 • Comments Off

Posted in American Politics, Black People, Crime, Hate Crimes, Race
Tags: Condolence Book, District of Columbia, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Funeral, Funeral Notice, Jams van Brunn, Security Officer, Shooting, Stephen Johns, Stephen Tyrone Johns, U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, Washington, Washington D.C., White Supremacist

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The Madison WI Capitol Times

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Elizabeth Warren's needed call for student loan reform April 23, 2014
The student loan debt crisis is damaging our economy. Grads with big debt are unable to buy homes and other goods.
Economist on Scott Walker: 'He's governor, he has to be positive' April 23, 2014
An economics professor points out that Wisconsin's reliance on manufacturing means recovery will be slower than in other states.
A chat with 'Dead Man Walking' creators Sister Helen Prejean and Jake Heggie April 23, 2014
An event Thursday introduces Madisonians to the opera and also includes songs from the show, which debuts in Madison on Friday.
Ex-Thrive head Sean Robbins tapped by Oregon governor April 23, 2014
The UW-Madison grad has been named director of Business Oregon, the state’s economic development wing, by Gov. John Kitzhaber.
Bill Lueders: GOP has edge in fall elections April 23, 2014
Sometimes it seems as though the predictive tools used in elections have become so powerful that actual voting is superfluous: The pollsters and pundits can just look at the data and declare t…
State Debate: Oil pipeline, Brett Hulsey's candidacy, Scott Walker contributions get aired today April 23, 2014
A daily roundup of interesting newspaper editorials and blog posts from around Madison and Wisconsin.
Help name the UW-Madison family of foxes April 23, 2014
The single mother and her eight kits are becoming a social media sensation around campus.
Democrats begin to embrace Obamacare on the campaign trail April 23, 2014
U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan and President Barack Obama are urging Democrats to stand their ground in defense of health care reform.

The Chicago Tribune

Day care worker jailed nearly a decade to be freed during appeal April 23, 2014
A federal judge has ruled a Hickory Hills day care worker convicted of killing an infant in her care should be released from prison while the courts address her "substantial" claims of innocence.
Gacy case helps clear up mystery of man who disappeared in 1978 April 23, 2014
Edward Beaudion went missing in July 1978. His fate was unknown until DNA his family submitted in the John Wayne Gacy case helped ID his remains found in 2008.
Watchdog questions free River North parking for city workers April 23, 2014
Dozens of city employees get to park their cars for free in the upscale River North neighborhood, many on pricey piece of property, City Hall's top internal watchdog said.
An evolution of Wrigley Field, from birthday to present April 23, 2014
Revered ballpark has undergone many changes since 1914 under 4 ownerships, but mostly it has retained ambience of constancy Plenty has changed since the 1914 debut of the revered ballpark, but mostly it has stood the test of time.
CPS mulls privatizing 3 more schools; 'turnarounds' questioned April 23, 2014
Critics question success of 'turnarounds' by Academy for Urban School Leadership, which school board president formerly chairedIn the face of community protests, the Chicago school board today will consider turning three academically troubled schools over to a private operator.
1 dead after CTA bus, van collide in five-way intersection overnight April 23, 2014
A green van and a CTA bus collided in the South Chicago neighborhood, authorities said, leaving the driver of the van dead and three others, including the bus driver, injured.
Corpses from Korean ferry reveal frantic attempts to escape April 23, 2014
South Korean divers swam though dark, cold waters into a sunken ferry, feeling for children's bodies with their hands in a maze of cabins and corridors.
6 injured when South Side police chase ends in crash April 23, 2014
Six people were injured when a northbound car fleeing police blew a red light, hit a car in the intersection and the second car veered into people at a bus stop.

The New York Times

Motherlode Blog: Recipes for Kids: Tsatsiki April 23, 2014
Tsatsiki is a Greek dip that’s often served as a snack or appetizer. Also great on burgers or tomato sandwiches.
Ex-C.E.O. Wins Florida Primary for House Seat April 23, 2014
Curt Clawson, the former chief executive of an aluminum wheel company, won the Republican primary in a special election for a congressman who resigned.
The Lede: New York Police Twitter Backlash Spreads Around the World April 23, 2014
A New York Police Department effort to engage users on Twitter turned into an international social media campaign.
Political Memo: With Eyes on a Possible Clinton Run, Debate on a 2-Woman Ticket April 23, 2014
A nomination of Hillary Rodham Clinton for president would likely block the paths for other women running for the White House, and for those who would like to be vice president.
Campaign Finance: Race in ‘Waxman’ Primary Involves Donating Dollars April 23, 2014
Representatives Frank Pallone and Ana Eshoo have been giving colleagues thousands of dollars in campaign contributions in a race to win the top Democratic spot on a powerful committee.
Midterm Calculus: Why Criticism of Poll Is Misguided April 23, 2014
Polling aficionados are looking for an explanation for a strong Democratic showing. They think they’ve found the problem: respondents’ self-reported vote in the 2012 presidential election.
A Survey Says: Health Law’s Middle-Ground Approach Leaves It Unloved April 23, 2014
A new poll finds that conservatives dislike the government’s involvement in the Affordable Care Act; liberals wanted more.
Everyday Economics: Piketty’s Book on Wealth and Inequality Is More Popular in Richer States April 23, 2014
Did a book by a French economist begin a broad national conversation about inequality, or is it only attracting attention in the East Coast liberal echo chamber?

The San Jose Mercury News

Brazil passes an Internet 'Bill of Rights' April 23, 2014
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff on Wednesday ratified a bill guaranteeing Internet privacy and enshrining access to the Web during a major conference in Sao Paulo on the future of Internet governance.
Microsoft expands school program for ad-free Bing April 23, 2014
Microsoft is expanding a program that gives schools the ability to prevent ads from appearing in search results when they use its Bing search engine.
Bomb squad investigating suspicious object in Fremont's Centerville district April 23, 2014
Thorton Road is closed from Blacow Road to Dusterberry Way in Fremont near a bus stop so the bomb squad can investigate a suspicious device
SunPower and Google invest $250 million in residential solar panel leases April 23, 2014
Google and SunPower are planning to invest up to $250 million to lease solar panels to homeowners, the companies said on Wednesday.
Obama opens Japan trip eating pricey sushi with Abe April 23, 2014
President Barack Obama on Wednesday opened a four-country Asia tour aimed at reassuring allies in the region that the U.S. remains a committed economic, military and political partner that can serve as a counterweight to China's growing influence.
After deaths of two hikers on Mt. Tam, Marin investigators work to quell speculation about serial attacker April 23, 2014
Amid intense speculation about the deaths of two hikers on Mount Tamalpais, the sheriff's department emphasized Tuesday that the women showed no signs of sexual assault or criminal injuries, and there is no evidence that an attacker is on the prowl.
Pacifica: Child hit by car after walking between parked cars April 23, 2014
A 12-year-old boy was hospitalized after he was hit by a car Tuesday night in the 400 block of Monterey Road in Pacifica.
Declara raises $16 million in venture funding for personalized learning April 23, 2014
The financing round brings Declara's total funding to $25 million. The Palo Alto personalized education software company will use the investment to expand its data analytics program and grow its sales and development teams.

The New Orleans Times-Picayune

New Orleans-based Coast Guard member convicted of sexually assaulting colleague April 22, 2014
A U.S. Coast Guard member was convicted Friday (April 18) on charges that he sexually assaulted a female colleague inside a New Orleans home in 2012.Following a general court-martial held at the federal courthouse in New Orleans, Petty Officer 3rd...
Four years after blowout, scientists report signs of life near BP Macondo well, Biloxi Sun-Herald reports April 23, 2014
Scientists returning to Gulfport Tuesday from a month-long research cruise in the Gulf of Mexico report a return of fisheries and other wildlife to the sea floor in an area just two miles from the site of the BP Deepwater...
Perez proposal is all wrong for Holy Cross: Letter April 23, 2014
Re: "Holy Cross School project goes to City Council as Planning Commission fails to reach consensus," Feb. 25, NOLA.com. My biggest concern regarding the Perez proposal to construct housing on the former Holy Cross High School campus is the failure...
Attorney Pat Fanning testifies in front of Dave Peralta's grand jury, denies coercing Sharon Peralta April 23, 2014
Criminal defense attorney Pat Fanning testified Wednesday in front of a St. Bernard Parish grand jury considering a criminal case against Parish President Dave Peralta, whose wife said he raped her last fall. Fanning was the attorney who notarized an affidavit signed...
81 more Louisiana schools recognized by U.S. News and World Report April 23, 2014
Eighty-one Louisiana public high schools were given bronze-medal status in the latest analysis by U.S. News & World Report. That wasn't enough to be ranked -- only three Louisiana schools were considered gold- or silver-medal caliber, earning a national ranking...
Survey of Louisiana entrepreneurs shows plans for more hiring in the next six months April 23, 2014
A survey of 54 emerging Louisiana companies indicates they plan to hire more people in the next six months, according to a report by the Louisiana chapter of the national Entrepreneur's Organization.The survey found 79 percent of the Louisiana entrepreneurs...
Ex-legislator Girod Jackson III reports to Oakdale to serve prison sentence for tax, fraud crimes April 23, 2014
Girod Jackson III, the former state representative who pleaded guilty to tax fraud, has reported to the Federal Detention Center at Oakdale to begin serving a three-month sentence. Jackson, 41, was ordered to surrender to the U.S. Bureau of Prisons...
Kenner, railroad not liable in death of woman struck by train, Supreme Court rules April 23, 2014
Cynthia Tuckson, 58, a deaf woman, was struck by a train in Kenner in 2009. Her son sued.

The Guardian, UK

PLO and Hamas agree landmark pact April 23, 2014
The move, announced at a joint news conference by both sides, has aim of forming unity government within five weeks Continue reading...
Kidnapping of Ukrainian patriots has Russia's full support, says Kiev April 23, 2014
Case of Vladimir Rybak is latest in a string of kidnappings which Kiev blames on Russia and its undercover agents Continue reading...
Turkish PM offers condolences over 1915 Armenian massacre April 23, 2014
Recep Tayyip Erdogan refers to 'our shared pain' in unexpected statement on eve of 99th anniversary of start of deportations Continue reading...
US to deliver Apache helicopters to Egypt April 23, 2014
Washington says helicopters are to help quell militancy in Sinai desert and should not be seen as US giving its blessing to Egypt's political process Continue reading...
Chinese activist goes missing after helping to organise shoe factory strike April 23, 2014
Zhang Zhiru thought to have been detained by security services over role in Yue Yuen walkout, China's biggest in years Continue reading...
UK military operations since cold war have cost £34bn, says study April 23, 2014
Royal United Services Institute study says bulk of money was spent on Iraq and Afghanistan, interventions judged later to be "strategic failures" Continue reading...
Texas prisons violate international human rights standards, report says April 23, 2014
Extreme temperatures in state-run facilities has caused the deaths of at least 14 inmates since 2007, according to human rights group Continue reading...
Lessons of costly conflicts - from Iraq to Afghanistan April 23, 2014
As Tony Blair makes speech on Middle East, study puts cost of post-cold war UK military operations at more than £34bn Continue reading...

The BBC

Russia in new Ukraine attack threat April 23, 2014
Russia will respond to any attack on its interests in Ukraine, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says, drawing a parallel with the 2008 Georgia war.
Hamas-Fatah announce reconciliation April 23, 2014
Rival Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas announce a reconciliation deal, saying they will seek to form a unity government in the coming weeks.
Plane search examines coastal debris April 23, 2014
Authorities in Australia are looking at material washed ashore to find out if it is related to the missing Malaysia Airlines plane.
Turkey: Armenia killings 'inhumane' April 23, 2014
Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan offers condolences for the first time for the mass killings of Armenians under Ottoman rule during WWI.
Iran replaces prison service chief April 23, 2014
The head of Iran's prison service is replaced following allegations that political prisoners were beaten by guards at Tehran's Evin jail last week.
Obama pledges Japan islands support April 23, 2014
US President Barack Obama tells Japan that islands it disputes with China are covered by a bilateral defence treaty, as he begins an Asian tour.
More held in S Korea ferry disaster April 23, 2014
Authorities in South Korea arrest four more crew members from the ferry that sank last week and raid the offices of companies linked to its owners.
Bomb 'kills senior Egypt policeman' April 23, 2014
A senior Egyptian police officer has been killed by a bomb blast in the capital, Cairo, officials say.

The Independent, UK

Rio's favela violence spreads to tourist areas as the World Cup approaches April 23, 2014
In a short film made last year, Douglas Rafael da Silva Pereira, 25, played a carefree, popular young man from a Rio favela overlooking the stunning vista of Copacabana.
'Bionic eye' helps man with degenerative eye disease see again April 23, 2014
A man who lost his vision to a degenerative eye disease has regained some of his sight with the help of a high-tech “bionic eye,” in a procedure that experts have called a “game-changer.”
Schoolboy Willie Myrick freed by kidnapper because he wouldn't stop singing Gospel song 'Every Praise' April 23, 2014
A 10-year-old boy who was the victim of a kidnapping was reportedly released because his captor became irritated when the child wouldn’t stop singing a gospel song.
Man charged with murder wants 'MURDER" tattoo removed from neck before trial April 23, 2014
A defendant with the word “MURDER” tattooed on his neck wants it to be removed because he fears it will prejudice his murder trial.
Man gives barefoot bus passenger the shoes off his feet April 23, 2014
Random acts of kindness and actually interacting with someone on public transport aren't dead, at least not on the 341 bus in Toronto, where a Muslim man donated his shoes to a needy fellow bus rider and walked barefoot home.
Rio De Janeiro riots turn deadly as protests erupt over killing of professional TV dancer in city slum April 23, 2014
Deadly protests broke out in a slum near Brazil's Copacabana beach after police and protesters clashed over the death of a professional dancer on Tuesday night.
Violent protests break out in Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana beach after dancer is found dead April 23, 2014
Deadly protests broke out in a slum near Brazil's Copacabana beach after police and protesters clashed over the death of a professional dancer on Tuesday night.
New York Police Department launches ‘#myNYPD’ Twitter campaign and then seems surprised by huge, angry backlash April 23, 2014
The New York Police Department has discovered the perils of trying to engage with Twitter to boost its own image, after a campaign to get the public sharing pictures of “#myNYPD” prompted thousands to share images of apparent police brutality.

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