Featured Image: “Palestinians carrying flags and banners gather at the Nelson Mandela Square to demonstrate in support of the genocide case filed by South Africa against Israel at the International Court of Justice, on January 10, 2024, in Ramallah, the West Bank” .(Issam Rimawi / Anadolu via Getty Images) “Israel strongly denied the accusation, contendingContinue reading “South Africa files Genocide on Israel”
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Congregation chants “Four more years” for Biden
“Four more years!” chant drowns out protest at Biden speech at church in SC. WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – President Joe Biden’s speech at the Mother Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in South Carolina was interrupted by protestors calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Biden allowed the protestors to chant their message, however the audience decided toContinue reading “Congregation chants “Four more years” for Biden”
Rev. Al Sharpton leads protest for Claudine Gay
Independent UK News: “Al Sharpton leads protest against Bill Ackman after Claudine Gay resigns as Harvard president.” https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/news/harvard-university-claudine-gay-protest-b2473477.html Rev Sharpton Al Sharpton targets Harvard alum Bill Ackman over criticism of school’s ex-president, DEI Fox Business News: “Rev. Al Sharpton’s civil rights activism group, National Action Network, plans to picket outside billionaire Harvard graduate Bill Ackman’sContinue reading “Rev. Al Sharpton leads protest for Claudine Gay”
The Olive Sword: “Abraham Accords”
“Ninety-five killed in bomb blasts near Iran general Qasem Soleimani’s tomb – state TV” BBC News: “At least 95 people have been killed by two bomb explosions near the tomb of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani on the fourth anniversary of his assassination by the US, Iran’s state media report.“ “Scores of others were wounded whenContinue reading “The Olive Sword: “Abraham Accords””
Dr King Holiday Anthem
Jan 15, 2024 Dr. King Holiday: Third Mon in January. Official nameBirthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.Also calledMLK Day, King Day, Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day “First time:1986; 38 years agoKing was the chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement, which protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. TheContinue reading “Dr King Holiday Anthem”
A Season of Reckoning
A Season of Reckoning MSNBC: “New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Huge Step Towards Reparative Justice.” “New York Governor Kathy Hochul joins Rev. Al Sharpton to discuss her recent signing of a new bill that would establish a commission to consider slavery reparations.” https://www.msnbc.com/politicsnation/watch/new-york-gov-kathy-hochul-s-huge-step-towards-reparative-justice-200884805709 Washington Examiner: “Reparations splitting Democrats and putting obstacles in Biden’s path toContinue reading “A Season of Reckoning”
APEC in San Francisco
San Francisco Chronicle: “APEC in San Francisco: “Another busy day at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference in downtown San Francisco began with a major disruption for commuters: A pro-Gaza protest blocked all lanes of the westbound Bay Bridge for hours before the bridge finally reopened shortly before noon.” https://www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/apec-san-francisco-closures-traffic-protests-18494935.php San Francisco Chronicle Images Vice PresidentContinue reading “APEC in San Francisco”
Israel launches raid on Alshifa Hospital
“The Israeli military said it launched an infiltration into Gaza’s largest hospital late on Tuesday, just hours after the White House echoed Israeli claims that the facility was home to a Hamas command post.” https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2023/11/israel-raids-al-shifa-hospital-after-us-says-hamas-command-center-inside
International Community calls for Israeli-Hamas ceasefire
VOX Featured Image Times of Israel: “I would be very ashamed to show my face here today, after yesterday they murdered so many of our children, the elderly, women and helpless people,” she said of the pro-Palestinian activists. “I would be ashamed and stay home. I would also say ‘I’m sorry.’” Times of Israel: “SeveralContinue reading “International Community calls for Israeli-Hamas ceasefire”
Travelers Destinations
Life. Celebrate the journey. So we tour this life forward to our final destination. Life is a party a balanced act of work, school, and leisure. Which is why we love New Orleans’s second line. The second line turns grief into a ceremonial celebration. The traveler’s final destination. Life is short. I am fine allContinue reading “Travelers Destinations”
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