Washington Post: “On May 1, 1865, thousands of newly freed Black people gathered in Charleston, S.C., for what may have been the nation’s first Memorial Day celebration. Attendees held a parade and put flowers on the graves of Union soldiers who had helped liberate them from slavery.” “The event took place three weeks after theContinue reading “Civil War freed Coloreds commemorates Memorial Day”
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Madeline Brame: “Project 21”
The National Center: “Project 21 Ambassador Madeline Brame is a national victims rights advocate. Madeline is involved with several not-for-profit groups assisting victims of violent crimes, providing financial and moral support, and counseling on navigating a legal system geared to protect violent felons. She is one of the most successful and outspoken critics of “bailContinue reading “Madeline Brame: “Project 21””
ICJ International Court warn Israel to halt Military Operations in Rafah
“The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Friday ordered Israel to immediately end military operations in Rafah, in southern Gaza and to open the governate’s border crossing for urgent aid deliveries.” “This follows a request from South Africa in a pending case accusing Israel of violating its obligations under the Genocidal Convention.” “Reading the newContinue reading “ICJ International Court warn Israel to halt Military Operations in Rafah”
The African Union
The African Union was launched in 2002 to replace the Organization for African Unity. Its predecessor was viewed critically for failing to address many of the continent’s issues, including poverty and economic weakness, and for its policy of non-interference in the affairs of its member states. It gained a reputation for being a mere talkingContinue reading “The African Union”
Fani Willis wins Primary
Fani Willis and judge presiding over Georgia Trump election case defeat challengers. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis speaks after winning re-election in the Democratic primary on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in Buckhead, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson Congratulations Fani ATLANTA (AP) — Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, the Georgia prosecutor who brought a sprawlingContinue reading “Fani Willis wins Primary”
South Carolina “Racial Gerrymandering Fight”
NAACP Gerrymandering: “How South Carolina Attempted to “Bleach” Charleston and the Attorneys Fighting to Stop It — All the Way to the Supreme Court.” In Charleston, South Carolina, colorful low country cottages and southern plantation homes stand tall and proud on palm tree-lined cobblestone streets. The peninsula of Charleston is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean,Continue reading “South Carolina “Racial Gerrymandering Fight””
South Bronx Historic Tour
South Bronx Historic Walking TourSignature Tour: The South Bronx: In 1997, “Graphic Newspaper/Magazine June 1st 1897, Queens Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee Mr Chamberlain and his chief assistancts at the Colonial office and the Colonial Premiers(Photo by: Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) The Bronx was designated an “All America City” by the NCL, signifyingContinue reading “South Bronx Historic Tour”
Trump schedules rally in South Bronx
New York Post: “Former President Donald Trump will hold a campaign rally in the South Bronx next week, and his first major gathering of supporters in his native state since his first White House bid comes on the heels of a record-breaking event at the Jersey Shore.” “The May 23 rally will take place atContinue reading “Trump schedules rally in South Bronx”
Iranian President Raisi
President Raisi AP News: “Iran’s president, foreign minister and others found dead at helicopter crash site.” “Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the country’s foreign minister and several other officials were found dead on Monday, hours after their helicopter crashed in a foggy, mountainous region of the country’s northwest, state media reported.” “The crash comes as theContinue reading “Iranian President Raisi”
“Lost Ones” are Babies Bombed
“President Biden addressed the graduating class of Morehouse College on Sunday and received an honorary degree.Credit…Michael A. McCoy for The New York Times Biden campaign in GA and MI Bloomberg: “Biden Courts Black Voters in Georgia With Reminder of 2020 WinMorehouse College commencement is focus of intensified pushPresident also plans Detroit visit as polling showsContinue reading ““Lost Ones” are Babies Bombed”
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