Category: Black Activists

Israeli soldier killed in car ramming attack by Palestinian

A Palestinian truck driver, 41, rammed his vehicle into Israeli soldiers at a checkpoint and was later 'neutralised'. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/31/israeli-soldier-killed-in-car-ramming-attack-by-palestinian?traffic_source=rss

Bankman-Fried ‘subsisting on bread and water’ in jail, lawyer says

The former cryptocurrency tycoon is also running low on medications to treat ADHD and depression. https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/8/22/bankman-fried-subsisting-on-bread-and-water-in-jail-lawyer-says

Russia unleashes strikes against Ukraine; Kyiv targets Crimea bridge

Moscow and Kyiv step up retaliatory attacks as Ukraine seeks to dislodge Russian forces in the country's south and east. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/6/russia-unleashes-strikes-against-ukraine-kyiv-targets-crimea-bridge

Relief for Anwar as Malaysians back status quo in ‘nail-biting’ state polls

Political blocs split victories in regional polls, but opposition makes gains in challenge for ruling coalition. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/13/nail-biting-win-for-malaysias-anwar-as-state-elections-retain-status-quo

Russia says destroyed 42 Ukraine-launched drones over Crimea

Kyiv has promised to retake the peninsula, which was annexed by Moscow in 2014. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/25/russia-says-destroyed-42-ukraine-launched-drones-over-crimea

India lodges protest with China over map claiming border territory

Diplomatic protest follows map showing Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin plateau as Chinese territory. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/30/india-lodges-protest-with-china-over-map-claiming-border-territory?traffic_source=rss

Al Jazeera slams naming of its journalists on Egypt ‘terror’ list

Al Jazeera Media Network denounces the Egyptian move to reinstate a number of its journalists on 'terror' list. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/25/al-jazeera-slams-naming-of-its-journalists-on-egypt-terror-list

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 542

As the war enters its 542nd day, these are the main developments. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/19/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-542

Saudi Arabia considering Chinese bid to build nuclear plant, report says

Chinese bid proposes nuclear plant near the border with Qatar and UAE, according to Wall Street Journal report. https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/8/25/saudi-arabia-considering-chinese-bid-to-build-nuclear-plant-report-says

US will train Ukrainian pilots to fly F-16s from next month

Fighters will boost Ukrainian air defences as soldiers face tough battles against Russians on eastern front lines. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/25/us-will-train-ukrainian-pilots-to-fly-f-16s-from-next-month

US appeals court upholds limits on access to abortion pill mifepristone

The latest ruling over mifepristone's FDA approval is likely to send the pill's fate to the US Supreme Court. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/16/us-appeals-court-upholds-limits-on-access-to-abortion-pill-mifepristone

Five must-see films on the unsung heroes of women’s football

These powerful stories of women breaking ground on and off the pitch are the best antidote to World Cup withdrawal. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/21/five-must-see-films-on-the-unsung-heroes-of-womens-football

Japan set to decide on Fukushima water discharge on Tuesday

Gov't to decide when to begin discharge of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the ocean. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/21/japan-set-to-decide-on-fukushima-water-discharge-on-tuesday

Russia’s Lavrov says West needs continual reminder of risks of nuclear war

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov says US and NATO risk 'a situation of direct armed confrontation of nuclear powers'. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/19/russias-lavrov-says-west-needs-continual-reminder-of-risks-of-nuclear-war

Putin not pushing Belarus to join Ukraine war, Lukashenko says

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko says Russian leader has achieved 'goals' in Ukraine and now time to negotiate. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/18/putin-not-pushing-belarus-to-join-ukraine-war-lukashenko-says

Who was Fernando Villavicencio, presidential hopeful shot dead in Ecuador?

Killing of Villavicencio, former journalist and union member who pledged to fight corruption, comes days ahead of vote. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/10/who-was-fernando-villavicencio-presidential-hopeful-shot-dead-in-ecuador

China military drills send ‘stern warning’ to Taiwan after US visit

Chinese People's Liberation Army exercises were expected following Taiwan Vice President William Lai's stopover in US. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/19/china-launches-military-drills-in-stern-warning-to-taiwan-after-us-visit

UN says N Korea expanding military programmes while people suffer

First discussion of isolated country's human rights in six years draws anger from Russia and China. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/18/un-says-n-korea-expanding-military-programmes-while-people-suffer

Heavy rain, gusts as Typhoon Doksuri makes China landfall

Doksuri, the second typhoon to make landfall in China in less than two weeks, will move north. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/28/heavy-rain-gusts-as-typhoon-doksuri-makes-china-landfall

Arsenal beats Man City in penalty shootout to win Community Shield

The Gunners beat City 4-1 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw at London's Wembley Stadium. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/6/arsenal-beats-man-city-in-penalty-shootout-to-win-community-shield

Bangladeshi religious leader buried after violent protests

Mass demonstrations erupted after Delwar Hossain Sayedee died in prison from a heart attack. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/15/bangladeshi-religious-leader-buried-after-violent-protests

Colonialism and the Niger Coup

The military leaders of Niger can count on Nigeriens’ support thanks to anti-colonial sentiment — but for how long? https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2023/8/13/history-illustrated-colonialism-the-niger-coup

Canadian rapper Tory Lanez gets 10 years for Megan Thee Stallion shooting

Megan Thee Stallion testified that Lanez fired gun at her feet and shouted for her to dance following argument in 2020. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/9/canadian-rapper-tory-lanez-gets-10-years-for-megan-thee-stallion-shooting

Insider View Who is Malcolm X? The Malcolm X Assassination

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Malcolm X and Revolutionary Black Nationalism

"Malcolm X was a student of history, and that is what made him one of the most important political philosophers and leaders African Americans ever produced. For some 15 years or more, Malcolm X studied history, philosophy, religion, and politics."

#RolandMartinUnfiltered Partners With Black Information Network/IHeart Media To Simulcast Six Hour Election Night 2020 Special

Award-winning Host and Managing Editor Roland Martin on set of his daily show #RolandMartinUnfiltered “The 2020 Election is one of the most consequential we’ve seen in American history, and Black voters will play a crucial role. Our goal at #RolandMartinUnfiltered is to provide unparalleled coverage of not only the presidential and U.S. Senate races, but

Democrats Work to Defy History in Georgia Runoffs That Have Favored G.O.P.

WASHINGTON — A first-term senator in Georgia narrowly bested his opponent, outrunning his party’s standard-bearer only to face voters again a few weeks later under a quirky system that briefly made the state the center of the political universe after a hard-fought presidential election.The year was 1992, and Senator Wyche Fowler Jr., a Democrat, had

The slow collapse of the Trump autogolpe

xAnd no indication the president is the least bit interested in looking up from his own fantasies & grievances to do anything about it, or that any Congressional Republican is pressuring him to do so. Total abandonment of American people at a moment of crisis. AWOL under fire. https://t.co/2q2fJjUcZs— Ronald Brownstein (@RonBrownstein) November 13, 2020

Want to flip a state blue? Stacey Abrams drops major key, and she would know

Abrams’ name trended on Twitter when President-elect Joe Biden inched ahead of President Donald Trump in Georgia, flipping a state that hasn’t backed a Democrat for president since Bill Clinton in 1992. And when Biden went on to be declared the next U.S. president Saturday, a crowd outside of the White House shouted “Stacey Abrams.” Not

Democrats Owe A Great Debt To Stacey Abrams For Electoral Math

The electoral math is holding. Joe Biden has the lead in Georgia. He is up by more than 9,000 votes with 99 percent of precincts reporting. Senator Chris Coons told MSNBC that Stacey Abrams brought a plan to him six years ago to flip Georgia blue: “We’ve got a very strong ground game in Georgia