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Egypt: Unrest Spreads as Bus Drivers Strike
The Associated Press is reporting that bus drivers and public-transport workers in Cairo joined thousands of state employees on strike Thursday in spreading labor unrest that has pumped further strength and momentum into Egypt’s wave of anti-government protests. With its efforts to manage the crisis failing, the government warned of the potential for a coup.…
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BHM: Slate Highlights SNCC in Photos
The Root’s partner Slate.com has pulled together a photo gallery of images of the SNCC (Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee). The SNCC was central to the civil rights movement here in the United States. It emerged from a series of student meetings led by Ella Baker and held at Shaw University in Raleigh, N.C., in April…
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Magic Johnson: Entrepreneur Invests in Vibe Holdings
BV Money is reporting that Magic Johnson Enterprises, in partnership with the Yucaipa Cos., has invested in Vibe Holdings, LLC. This investment will make NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson chairman of the media company that owns Vibe magazine, in addition to other well-known brands like Uptown and the television franchise Soul Train. As part of…
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Virginia's First Black Chief Justice Hassell Dies at 55
The Richmond Times-Dispatch is reporting that Virginia’s first black chief justice, Leroy Hassell, has died. Hassell was nominated to the state’s high court at age 34 and elected chief justice in 2002, becoming the state’s first black chief justice on Feb. 1, 2003. He was also the first chief justice elected by other members of…
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Malcolm X Family Feud Comes to a Head
The New York Times is reporting that there is a feud over the estate of Betty Shabazz, the widow of Malcolm X (El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz), which has created divisions among the couple’s six daughters. The feud has resulted in keeping part of their father’s legacy from the public, which reportedly none of them had intended.…
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Gwen Ifill on Rumsfeld's 'Known and Unknown': It's a Revenge Memoir
If there were such a thing as a dis record in journalism, this would be it. Gwen Ifill takes Donald Rumsfeld’s memoir, Known and Unknown, to task for being simply a revenge memoir. She highlights his particular disdain for former Secretaries of State Colin Powell and Condoleezza Rice, especially what he called Powell’s “skepticism of…
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Historic Visit: Michelle Obama Talks Politics and Tater Tots on the 'Today' Show
First lady Michelle Obama talked candidly with Matt Lauer on the Today show, her first on-set appearance on a morning show. The first lady had praise for her husband, refusing to discuss his viewpoints on policy, but saying that she supports his decisions on different issues ranging from Egypt, unemployment and, of course, nutrition. When…
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Muslim and Christian Protesters Join Hands for Mass in Cairo's Tahrir Square
The New York Daily News is reporting that on Friday, the holy day for Islam, Christian protesters in Tahir Square joined hands to form a protective cordon around their Muslim countrymen so they could pray in safety. Sunday, the Muslims returned the favor. They surrounded Christians celebrating Mass in Cairo’s central plaza, ground zero for…
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CIA: Major Mistakes, Few Repercussions
The Associated Press is reporting that members of the controversial CIA Interrogation program who committed serious mistakes that left people wrongly imprisoned or dead have suffered few consequences. The article highlights the case of a German citizen named Khaled el-Masri, who was snatched from a bus in Macedonia by security forces in 2003. Only a…
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Video: Eminem Chrysler Super Bowl Ad Widely Hailed
The much anticipated Super Bowl advertisements landed with a thud, with most people giving the ads an epic fail. Groupon’s Tibet ad was panned for being insensitive. The Pepsi ad featuring the angry black woman was labeled stereotypical. The pug featured in the Doritos commercial was adorable, but the actual commercial — eh. Chrysler’s ad…
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