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MSNBC LIVE FEED: The Rescue of The Trapped Chilean Miners

• October 12, 2010 • Comments Off

Posted in Accidental Death/Death by Misadventure, Chicanos/Latinos, Chile, Class, People of Color, Television, The Mainstream Media (MSM), The Rest of the World
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James Willie Jones with His Daughter Chatari: How Much and How Long Must He Apologize?

• October 7, 2010 • 1 Comment

Posted in Black People, Bullying/Juvenile Crimes, Class, Crime, Cultural History, Daily AM/PM Talk Shows, Education, Joblessness, Love, Memoir, People of Color, Race, Television, The Economy, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Women
Tags: "The Today Show", African Americans, Alonzo Brundidge, Anti-Bullying, Apologies, Big Scary Black Man, Black Fatherhood, Black Relationships, Black Women, Bullying, Cerebral Palsy, Chatari Jones, Children, Ego, Father, Fatherhood, Fragile, Gangsta, Gay Teen Suicides, Growing Up, Hard, Hospitalization, Jail Time, James Jones, James Willie Jones, Lake Mary, Lake Mary Florida, Love, Matt Lauer, Memoir, Reform School, Schools, Seminole County, Sensitive, Suicide, Swagger, Tender, The Great Recession, Today (NBC program), Tyler Clementi, Violence and Abuse, Working Class, Working Poor, Wrong!

The Mardi Gras Indians Will Be Marching Tomorrow, Fat Tuesday, February 16, 2010

• February 15, 2010 • Comments Off

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Tags: Abraham Lincoln, Baraboo WI, Big Chiefs, Black Hawk, Blacks, Flag Boy, March 19, Mardi Gras Indians, Masking Indian, Mother Leafy Anderson, Native Americans, Sacrifice, Sewing, South Claiborne Avenue, Spy Boy, St. Joseph's Day, The Black Hawk War, The Creole Wild West, The Golden Comanches, The Spiritual Church of New Orleans, The Super Dome, The Wild Magnolias, The Wild Tchoupitoulas, Working Class, WWOZ-FM 90.7

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Former Texas Police Officer Acquitted in 2020 Shooting Death of Black Man September 25, 2022
Officer Shaun Lucas, who is white, shot 31-year-old Jonathan Price four times. After the encounter, he was fired.
Sundance Liked Her Documentary on Terrorism, Until Muslim Critics Didn’t September 25, 2022
The film festival gave Meg Smaker’s “Jihad Rehab” a coveted spot in its 2022 lineup, but apologized after an outcry over her race and her approach.
How LeVar Burton (and Others) Helped Us Get Through the Pandemic September 26, 2022
Notable pop culture figures, including the actor LeVar Burton and the K-pop phenomenon BTS, helped people get through Covid — from a distance.
A Guide to the 7 Propositions on California’s November Ballot September 26, 2022
The ballot measures cover sports betting, reproductive rights, school arts funding and more.
Italy’s Hard-Right Lurch Raises New Concerns in Washington September 27, 2022
The Biden administration pledged to work with the country’s new leaders despite worries. Several Republicans hailed the Italian election results.
Biden’s Support for Iran Protesters Comes After Bitter Lessons of 2009 September 26, 2022
President Biden has quickly backed demonstrators in Iran. When the country faced similar unrest 13 years ago, U.S. officials feared such a strong approach would be counterproductive.
Hurricane Ian’s Uncertain Path Keeps Much of Florida on Alert September 27, 2022
The authorities urged residents to begin evacuating some low-lying areas of the Gulf Coast. A troubling combination of dangerous storm surges, flooding and powerful winds is predicted for the coming days.
Trump White House Called Capitol Rioter on Jan. 6, Book Says September 26, 2022
Denver Riggleman, a former staff member of the House committee investigating the assault on the Capitol, said the call came from a White House landline.

The Guardian, UK

Saudi foreign minister defends role in securing Ukraine prisoner swaps September 23, 2022
Prince Faisal bin Farhan al Saud decries as ‘cynical’ accusations his country was trying to improve its image after Khashoggi killingIt would be cynical to see Saudi Arabia’s efforts to secure the release of international prisoners held by Russian proxies in Ukraine as an attempt to improve the country’s image after the killing of Jamal Khashoggi, its foreig […]
‘Humanitarian crime’: fighting cuts off insulin supply in Tigray September 23, 2022
International Diabetic Federation decries reports war has led to shortages of life-saving drug at Ethiopian region’s biggest hospitalDoctors at the biggest hospital in Tigray say they have just days supply left of insulin, as the resumption of fighting between rebels and Ethiopian government troops once again cuts off supplies to the region.In what the head […]
Church of England bars Desmond Tutu’s daughter from officiating at funeral September 22, 2022
Church says same-sex marriage means Mpho Tutu van Furth cannot preside over godfather’s serviceThe daughter of the late Anglican archbishop Desmond Tutu has been barred by the Church of England from officiating at her godfather’s funeral in a Shropshire church because she is married to a woman.Mpho Tutu van Furth, an ordained priest in the Anglican church, w […]
Horn of Africa drought puts 3.6m children at risk of dropping out of school September 22, 2022
Experts warn that girls’ education will be worst hit, as many families are forced to move away from schoolsMore than 3.5 million children are at risk of dropping out of school due to the drought in the Horn of Africa, the United Nations has said, amid warnings the crisis could lead to “a lost generation” that misses out on education.According to new figures […]
Tigrayan forces accuse Eritrea of launching full-scale offensive on border September 20, 2022
Tigray People’s Liberation Front says Eritreans are fighting alongside Ethiopian government forcesForces in Ethiopia’s Tigray region said troops from neighbouring Eritrea launched a “full-scale offensive” on Tuesday and heavy fighting was ongoing in several areas along the border.Reuters was not immediately able to verify the account on Twitter from Getachew […]
Ukraine war to take centre stage at UN as west and Russia vie for support September 20, 2022
General assembly is expected to see fresh tussles over future of Ukraine, as well as famine and climate crisis threats in global southThe UN general assembly summit this week will be dominated by a struggle – between the US and its allies on one side and Russia on the other – for global support over the fate of Ukraine, as the global south fights to stop the […]
Cubans vote in favour of family law reform that will allow same-sex marriage September 26, 2022
Reforms met open resistance from growing evangelical movement and other religious groupsCubans have approved a sweeping “family law” code that would allow same-sex couples to marry and adopt as well as redefine rights for children and grandparents, officials said, though opposition in the national referendum was unusually strong on the Communist party-govern […]
Weather tracker: how did Hurricane Fiona maintain intensity so far north? September 26, 2022
Tropical systems often strengthen in warmer areas of Atlantic, but can also intensify elsewhere in certain conditionsLate last week, Canada’s Atlantic coast was hit by Hurricane Fiona, with maximum sustained winds in the region of 90mph (145km/h). Hurricanes rarely maintain such an intensity that far north. Why? Hurricanes are fuelled by high sea surface tem […]

The BBC

Ukraine war: Russia admits mobilisation errors, amid growing public opposition September 26, 2022
Reports say people with no military experience, or who are too old or disabled, are being enlisted.
Deadly gun attack at Russian school September 26, 2022
At least 17 people - including 11 children - are killed when a gunman opens fire at a school in Izhevsk.
Russia's gas pipeline leaking into Baltic Sea - Denmark September 26, 2022
Denmark sets up a banned zone near the Bornholm island, where a Nord Stream 2 leak is reported.
Giorgia Meloni: Italy's far-right wins election and vows to govern for all September 26, 2022
Giorgia Meloni is set to lead a right-wing coalition as Italy's first female PM.
Cuba and Florida brace for 'major disaster' hurricane September 27, 2022
Residents are stocking up on groceries, fuel and sandbags as Ian strengthens into a major hurricane.
Brazil cost of living: The food delivery riders who can't afford to eat September 27, 2022
Delivery rider Luciano is just one of those going to extreme measures to survive Brazil's cost of living crisis.
Parkland shooting trial: Can warning signs stop a mass shooting? September 27, 2022
While each mass shooting in the US is unique, experts say the killers share some things in common.
Hilaree Nelson: US mountaineer missing after 'skiing into crevasse' September 26, 2022
Hilaree Nelson appeared to fall into a 2,000ft gap in the ice descending the world's eighth tallest peak.