A report from Radio Cadena Agramonte. September 25 will mark the 65th anniversary of the father of modern dance in Cuba, Ramiro Guerra, founding the … Cuba’s Contemporary Dance, Legacy and Innovation
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Martinique – Protests Continue
Militarised French police unit sent to Caribbean island. The Companies for Republican Security, had been banned in the c since an uprising in December 1959. Martinique – Protests Continue
Charles Biasiny-Rivera, Champion of Latino Photography, Dies at 93
A New Yorker of Puerto Rican descent, he helped start a collective that brought recognition to Hispanic photographers and illuminated life in the … Charles Biasiny-Rivera, Champion of Latino Photography, Dies at 93
Cleo Sylvestre, acclaimed actress of The Marvellous Adventure of Mary Seacole and first black woman to play a National Theatre lead, dies at 79
An obituary from London’s Telegraph. Cleo Sylvestre, who has died aged 79, was the first black woman to appear in a leading role at the National … Cleo Sylvestre, acclaimed actress of The Marvellous Adventure of Mary Seacole and first black woman to play a National Theatre lead, dies at 79
War on Gaza: Hamas is winning, says former top Israeli general | Middle East Eye
Current military officials share the same assessment, saying Israel is losing the war, deterrence and the captives — Read on http://www.middleeasteye.net/news/gaza-hamas-winning-war-says-ex-top-israeli-general
Experts: Lebanon Pager Explosions Likely Not Lithium Batteries Alone
Lithium-ion battery fires are dangerous, but small batteries alone don’t usually cause this much damage. — Read on http://www.404media.co/experts-lebanon-pager-explosions-likely-not-lithium-batteries-alone/
2,800 Wounded, at Least 9 Killed Across Lebanon After Pagers Explode | Truthout
The Iranian ambassador was among those injured in the apparent attack. — Read on truthout.org/articles/2800-wounded-at-least-9-killed-across-lebanon-after-pagers-explode/
In the West Bank | Jack Gross & Dylan Saba
An interview with Fathi Nimer on the West Bank since the war in Gaza, and the history of annexation and occupation. — Read on http://www.phenomenalworld.org/interviews/fathi-nimer/
Fascism Late, Early; Fascists Now, Then | The Brooklyn Rail
During the Trump era, when troops of neo-Nazis, white nationalists, Proud Boys, MAGA hats, militiamen, and Men’s Rights Activists descended on my city, there was little debate about what to call them: “fascist” seemed simple enough, even if one did not always know what ideology, exactly, moved which knife- or stick-wielding creep. — Read onContinue reading “Fascism Late, Early; Fascists Now, Then | The Brooklyn Rail”
Springfield mayor seeks ‘help not hate’ as more bomb threats close schools, offices
Springfield City School District closed one middle school and evacuated two elementary schools. — Read on http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/two-springfield-schools-evacuated-another-closed-district-cites-police-info/K26FV7URSVGPTB2IUPSFJCGUDM/
Aida Rends 