The Smithsonian Institution has announced that poet Kevin Young will be the next director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Young is currently director
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Another Breonna Taylor, Almost?
Texas college campus police storm the dorm room of sleeping black cheerleader, 17, at 3am after students – including her three white roommates – falsely reported that she threatened to stab the
Debate?
It is what it is because you are who you are. Joe Biden Proud Boys, stand back and stand by. Donald Trump The main takeaway is that the debate didn’t alter the race. UBS’s Paul Donovan wro
Apple Cream Torte
RECIPE BY SUNSET This makes 4 servings (for me) or more for those less greedy. 1 1/2 pounds (3 or 4) tender-sweet apples, such as Cameo, Fuji, or Gala (Pink Lady, Jazz, Honeygold are also deli
National Hispanic Heritage Month
The ways Hispanics describe their identity varies across immigrant generations For National Hispanic Heritage Month, we [Pew Research Center] looked at the terms Hispanics in the United States
Constitutional Myth #8
Constitutional Myth #8: The 14th Amendment Doesn’t Exist GARRETT EPPS JULY 13, 2011 All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens o
Our Body Politic
Author and award-winning journalist Farai Chideya has created and will host Our Body Politic, a weekly podcast debuting this weekend that is “unapologetically centered on reporting
IS IT SAFE TO FLY ?
Ken Budd, AARP, September 24, 2020 Although there are no statistics on the number of people who’ve caught COVID-19 on planes, at least some passengers have likely been infect
Federal judge blocks Trump administration attempt to end 2020 Census early
By Tara Bahrampour September 25, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. EDT A California judge late Thursday blocked the Trump administration from stopping the 2020 census count next week, saying it should c
7 Daily Habits That Help Fight Off Viruses
7 Daily Habits that Help Fight off Viruses (colds, flu, COVID) Breakfast: Unsweetened bran cereal with berries (ugh) A brisk walk Post-workout smoothie or salad AND, 6 Things You Should Never
ABC finally released the political ‘Blackish’ episode it refused to air two years ago. It feels fresher than ever.
Bethonie Butler August 11, 2020 at 12:55 p.m. EDT A “Blackish” episode that ABC shelved under somewhat mysterious circumstances two years ago — reportedly over concerns it was too politi
Lagniappe
Did You Know That… Yesterday (10/1/20), Gov. Greg Abbott (R) ordered counties to limit the number of drop-off locations they have for mail-in ballots to…one. Starting today, Texans who are voti
15 Anti-Aging Face Oils That Actually Work, According to Thousands of Beauty Lovers
If you’ve ever ventured into the world of anti-aging products, you probably already have a face cream (or two) that you use in your daily routine. But if you’re still seeing more sign
On My Reading List
September 2020 Parable of the Sower & Parable of the Talents – Octavia Butler How to Raise an Elephant: No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency – Alexander McCall Smith Caste: The Origin
How to Avoid Germs in Public Restrooms During the Pandemic
Hallie Levine, AARP, August 31, 2020 You may be reluctant to go out to crowded areas now, especially since older adults are at increased risk of developing complications from COVID-