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Jay Ellis Of HBO’s “Insecure,” Named New Host Of Smithsonian Channel’s “How Did They Build That?”
Jay Ellis, famous for playing Lawrence on the HBO hit series Insecure and as Lt. Reuben Fitch in this year’s box office smash Top Gun: Maverick, has landed a new plum gig at the Smithsonian Channel. The 40-year-old actor was tapped as the new host of How Did They Build That? The series follows “radical architects, ingenious engineers and skilled builders” around the world whose projects are “so outrageous, they defy logic…and often even gravity.” “I’m excited to host How Did They Build That?
Vince McMahon Steps Down As WWE CEO While Sexual Misconduct Investigation Intensifies
Vince McMahon, one of the most iconic names in pro wrestling, is stepping down as CEO and chairman of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). However, as the Wall Street Journal reported, the 76-year-old billionaire will still remain with the organization in a creative capacity.
Washington Commanders Coordinator Apologizes To Team For Comparing January 6 Capitol Riots To BLM & George Floyd Protests
Jack Del Rio, the defensive coordinator for the NFL’s Washington Commanders, has apologized to his team for his inflammatory comments made about the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riots and the protests held in the wake of George Floyd’s death. Head coach Ron Rivera confirmed the internal meeting this past Tuesday. It also comes six days after Rivera fined Del Rio $100,000 for the remarks. The money will reportedly be donated to the U.S. Capitol Police Memorial Fund.
Retired Navy Admiral Bashes Trump, Claims His Actions Are ‘Fatal To Our Democracy’
Retired Navy Admiral William McRaven, who led the mission to end Osama Bin Laden’s reign of terror back in 2011 and served as head of US Special Operations Command from 2011 to 2014 under Barack Obama, has penned a blistering op-ed against Trump. He compared Trump’s actions and the resultant consequences to the movie The Postman where an autocrat was dead-set on destroying the United States Postal Service.
Joe Biden And Kamala Harris Send Condolences To President Trump After His Brother’s Death
Donald Trump's younger brother, Robert Trump, passed away on Aug. 15 at a New York Hospital after months of ill health. He was suddenly hospitalized a few days ago and was visited by Donald Trump a day before he succumbed to his illness which hasn’t been disclosed. After President Trump and his family made the news public, condolences poured in from politicians and celebrities, including Joe Biden and his running mate, Kamala Harris.
ByteDance Has To Sell TikTok To Stay In Business In US, But There Is Much At Stake
ByteDance is facing a dilemma -- if it wants to stay in business in the U.S., it has to sell the American version of its hit app, TikTok, withing 90 days as ordered by the Trump administration. But it is easier said than done as there are many complexities, including legal and technical issues, that have to be tackled before the app can be sold.
Rise In Purchase Of Firearms By Black Americans Post COVID-19 And George Floyd Protests
Ever since the coronavirus pandemic struck, people have been making a beeline for grocery stores and markets to stock up on food and other essential items, because there is no guarantee of the crisis subsiding anytime soon. But African Americans, the pandemic and the Black Lives Matter protests that followed have added one other item to their list of things to purchase: a firearm.
'black' to 'Black': Rewriting the race style guide
The police killing of George Floyd - a Black man - in Minnesota did more than dominate the news agenda. It filled streets with protests against racism and has started to change things. All kinds of institutions have been affected. On this front, the American media have a vast range of issues to address, from the lack of diversity in newsrooms to the problems with how Black people are reported on. What has changed so far? A single letter - the letter "B" - from lowercase to uppercase.
Should Britain pay reparations for its part in the slave trade?
The toppling of slave owner Edward Colston's statue amid the Black Lives Matter protests has raised some uncomfortable questions about the United Kingdom's role in the slave trade. The transportation of more than a million Africans as part of the triangle trade helped build the British economy. Sir Hilary Beckles, vice-chancellor of the University of the West Indies and chairman of the CARICOM Reparations Committee, tells us what the UK should do.
Mammy, Jezebel and Sapphire: Stereotyping Black women in media
The Mammy, Jezebel and Sapphire are three stereotypes of Black women that have been around in Western culture for centuries. These simplistic depictions are rooted in the slave trade and live on today. Faced with an entertainment industry that is dominated by men - mostly white - Black women have gone online to tell their stories. And all the clicks and likes mean that media executives are finally starting to take notice.
State Capitol Continues To Be Tagged & Trashed: ‘It’s Not Only A Disgrace, It’s Embarrassing’ Original
By Shaun BoydJuly 15, 2020 at 7:56 pm DENVER (CBS4) – Sen. Jerry Sonnenberg has had it. Seven weeks after vandals began tagging and trashing the State Capitol, he fired off a letter to Gov. Jared Polis asking what’s the hold-up in removing all the graffiti, and why isn’t the state doing more to stop it in the first place. The People’s House is almost unrecognizable. The granite walls are covered in graffiti, windows and lights are shattered, and monuments and memorials are defaced or destroyed.
Ashes to Ashes: US Lynchings and a Story of Survival
Editor's note: This film will be removed on August 7, 2020. Winfred Rembert, 74, is a Star Wars fanatic and leather artist who grew up picking cotton on a plantation in Georgia in the United States. He joined the civil rights movement as a teenager and survived a lynching attempt when he was 21 years old.
The difference between 'not racist' and 'anti-racist'
Ibram X Kendi has been revolutionising African American academic studies for several years, with his deep dives into the history and root causes of racism in the United States. Kendi argues there is no room for people to deny their racism. Instead, Americans in the 21st century should look into their hearts and confess their bigotry and prejudice, and then consciously work to be "anti-racist", he says.
Old South: Battling Legacies of Racism and Segregation in the US
In Athens, Georgia, 30-year-old Hope Iglehart is working to protect her African American neighbourhood from encroachment by a white fraternity - one known to fly a Confederate flag and hold antebellum-themed events. The Reese Street community is home to the historic Hill First Baptist Church and century-old African American houses and businesses. But the University of Georgia fraternity, with architecture identical to a plantation house, is an affront to this heritage and history.
Angela Davis: 'Racism is embedded in the fabric of this country'
Activist and scholar Angela Davis knows a thing or two about standing up to the establishment. In the 1970s, she was a household name around the world, as she became the third woman in US history to make the "Most Wanted" list and was sent to jail for more than a year for her connections with the Black Power movement of the time.
'There's no trust': George Floyd, the police and racism in the US
As the Attorney General of Minnesota, Keith Ellison is the chief prosecutor of the four policemen charged in the murder of George Floyd on the streets of Minneapolis on May 25. More than 30 years ago, Ellison was a student activist in Minnesota, where he organised the community to stand up to police brutality. Years later he became the first Muslim member of Congress, and the first Black American to be elected to a statewide position in Minnesota.
Trump Black Outreach Threatened By coronavirus, George Floyd Protests
When President Trump ascended the dais in the House of Representatives in February to address Congress, one might be forgiven for thinking he was delivering the Black State of the Union address. From the guests sitting next to the first lady to the plaudits Mr. Trump rained on himself, his mission was clear: Black voters should take a chance on backing him in November.
What does the domicile law mean for Kashmir?
On Monday, June 15 at 19:30 GMT: A new domicile law for Indian-administered Kashmir is fuelling anxiety among people already enduring security restrictions imposed by India's central government that have been criticised by UN experts. For decades, Kashmiris had rights to education, jobs and land enshrined within legal codes that accompanied semi-autonomy.
Monuments of history or bigotry? The politics of statues
On The Listening Post this week: Should historic statues remain standing even if they celebrate racism and violence? Plus, the mastermind behind Rwanda's hate-spewing radio station is caught. Monuments of history or bigotry? The politics of statues The police killing of George Floyd, a Black American, and the weeks of protests that followed in the United States have sent ripples across the Atlantic.
Berkeley Police Chief Apologies On Zoom Town Call For ‘Firearms, Shoot People’ Comment
By Andrea NakanoJune 12, 2020 at 5:36 am BERKELEY (CBS SF) — As cities and counties contemplate the future of policing, Berkeley’s police chief defended his department at a town hall meeting Thursday night, but not before issuing an apology for a remark he made earlier in the week.
Protest And Police Reform: A Conversation With Sheriff Mike Chitwood And Community Activist Rell Black
1 min ago by Matthew Peddie (WMFE) A man wearing a football jersey bearing the number of former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, walks past the Orlando Police Department headquarters on May 31st, 2020. Kaepernick began kneeling during the national anthem in 2016, in protest against police brutality and racial inequality.
Why are so many Black Americans being killed by police?
The killing of George Floyd and many other Black people before him has led to unprecedented protests across the United States. Protesters say that without justice there can be no peace. But the anger and pain in the US is about more than wanting to stop police brutality. Join Start Here as we ask what it means to be Black in America. Source: Al Jazeera
Masks on, fists up: Covering the Black Lives Matter protests
Tens of thousands of Americans are donning masks and taking to the streets during the coronavirus pandemic. There are protests in all 50 US states for police reform and justice. The killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police has sparked a global outcry against racism, inspiring solidarity marches for Black Lives Matter all over the world. Malika Bilal, the host of Al Jazeera's podcast The Take, is at the heart of the US capital, Washington, DC, reporting on the aftermath of Floyd's death.
Mother of George Floyd's daughter speaks out
The mother of George Floyd's daughter remembered him as "a good man" during an emotional news conference, sharing a story about the birth of Floyd's daughter and regretting the fact that she will grow up without her father. The news conference marked the first time Roxie Washington has spoken publicly since George Floyd died in police custody. She appeared in Minneapolis alongside her lawyers, Floyd's six-year-old daughter Gianna and Stephen Jackson, a close friend of Floyd's.
Trump threatens use of military force
US President Donald Trump delivered an address this week in which he threatened military action as protests against racism and police brutality spread across the country. Then he walked to the nearby St John's Episcopal Church to pose with a Bible. Standing outside the church, which had been damaged and boarded up after days of demonstrations against police brutality, Trump struck different poses, displaying the book for cameras, ostensibly upside-down at times.
Are police targeting journalists in US protests?
In a pattern emerging in cities across the United States, journalists say they are being targeted by police while covering protests over police brutality. Photo-journalist Linda Tirado was permanently blinded in her left eye after being shot in the face with a rubber bullet. In a separate incident, two journalists from Reuters News Agency were also hit by rubber bullets. They say an officer aimed directly at them.
Houston police chief addresses protesters
As protests against racism and police brutality spread across the United States, Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo has drawn national praise for his willingness to march with activists and call for police officers to be held accountable. Days after George Floyd's death in police custody, Acevedo was among the first big-city police chiefs to speak out, telling The Washington Post that "actions have to have consequences".
Caught on camera: Police brutality and racism in Trump's America
On The Listening Post this week: How the video of a Black man's murder set the United States ablaze. Plus, drone investigations from on high. Caught on camera: Police brutality and racism in Trump's America Racially charged social unrest has been sweeping America on a scale not seen in decades. Showdowns are taking place in city after city between demonstrators and police, as authoritarian noises and tactics come from the Trump White House.
Tweeting for Justice: Social Media is a Double-Edged Sword
As I write, my Twitter account floods with notifications: protesters marching for Black lives in New York City are trapped on the Manhattan Bridge by NYPD on both sides, live-tweeting for help. I think of my friend’s Facebook Live stream of demonstrations in Washington DC, which captured the pandemonium of police and the National Guard shooting rubber bullets and spraying tear gas at peaceful protesters.
Affirmative Action, Reparation Bills Pass Assembly Appropriations
On Wednesday, the Assembly Appropriations Committee, partially swayed by the recent death of Floyd George and subsequent nationwide protests, passed two bills that could possibly bring back affirmative action to California and may institute slavery reparations for African Americans.
Large San Jose George Floyd Protest Remains Peaceful Without Curfew
By Maria MedinaJune 5, 2020 at 5:36 am SAN JOSE (CBS SF) — A large protest in downtown San Jose Thursday ended peacefully with no law enforcement in sight — a stark contrast from last week’s protest that erupted in violence and arrests. “The message today is peaceful protest,” said Kiana Simmons. The San Jose resident bought a canopy earlier in the day and set up a “station” where people could drop off donated water and food for the crowd that stood outside City Hall.
Experts Warn Protests Could Lead To Coronavirus Spike
By Laura HaefeliJune 4, 2020 at 12:03 am SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Demonstrations in Sacramento drew thousands to the capital city in protest of police brutality. Now, it seems as though California is battling two threats: the public health crisis of coronavirus and racial injustice. But, with massive protests at the state Capitol, in downtown Sacramento, and outside of police departments, experts say a spike in coronavirus cases could be inevitable.
Reading About Race: Sales Skyrocket For Books Discussing Race Relations
By Heather JanssenJune 3, 2020 at 10:18 pm SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — It’s the race to read about race. Books on the topic have been selling out online and flying off store shelves nationwide as community members look to self-educate. At Capital Books in downtown Sacramento, Diana Medina purchased book after book in hopes of kick-starting a new chapter of changes for the younger generation in her life. “This is the best way I could be active and supporting the movement right now,” Medina said.
Curfew Violators Describe Arrests, Bookings By Sacramento Police
By Steve LargeJune 2, 2020 at 10:12 pm SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — As Sacramento begins a second night under curfew, police announced they made 48 arrests for violating the curfew order Monday — the first night it was issued. Moon Fangman and her two friends were arrested for breaking Sacramento’s curfew order. “They swarmed so quickly,” Fangman said. “I think that it is a violation of our rights. One hundred percent.
60,000 Deep: The Sounds & Images Of Houston Coming Together For George Floyd [PHOTOS]
If you want something to encapsulate what it feels like to be from Houston, Texas – it’s the above image. Black men, clad in masks that may have hid their beards and grimaces but not their determination. Riders from the 5th Ward and other trail rides across the city descended on Discovery Green Tuesday (June 2), along with thousands of men, women and children who marched in the name of George Floyd. According to city officials, the estimated attendance of the march was around 60,000 people.
Hundreds Of Demonstrators Hold Peaceful, Loud Protest In Castro Valley
By Don FordJune 1, 2020 at 6:00 pm CASTRO VALLEY (CBS SF) — It was promoted as a peaceful protest and for the time being, that is exactly what it was, but peaceful doesn’t mean quiet. Hundreds of protestors gathered in Castro Valley at Redwood and Castro Valley Blvd. Monday. It’s been seven days and the anger, sadness and frustration was just as high Monday as last week. But this protest was different.
George Floyd protests and Black Lives Matter
Art and Lester recap the Golden Globes and they discuss the 19 must watch movies of 2019: Avengers: Endgame, Black and Blue, Bombshell, Dolemite Is My Name, Gemini Man, Late Night, Little Women, Marriage Story, Once Upon A Time...In Hollywood, Parasite, Pain And Glory, Queen & Slim, Shazam!, Sorry To Bother You, Spider-Man: Far From Home, The Irishman, Uncut Gems, A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood, and Werewolf Ninja Philosopher.
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