Новости за 07.04.2018

Black Lives Matter protesters march through the streets in response to the police shooting of Stephon Clark in Sacramento, California on March 28, 2018. (Photo: Josh Edelson / AFP / Getty Images)

Islamophobia has its roots in the centuries-old concept of Orientalism with its stereotypes and misrepresentations of Islam and Muslims, which were codified in US citizenship laws until 1952, explains Khaled A. Beydoun, scholar and author of American Islamophobia. The book also points out that you cannot fight Islamophobia without confronting the many other systems of subordination it intersects with, like racism, sexism and classism.

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On March 23, Craigslist decided to do away with personal ads. Last week, Microsoft announced plans to make it illegal to get naked on Skype. The company is also out to ban any "offensive language" from Xbox and Office. Reddit has changed its content policy as well: Now the site explicitly forbids users from advertising paid services including "physical sexual contact" on its platform. And it's not just the big names that are making such urgent amendments. Pounced.org... Читать дальше...

One of the most exciting aspects of the fictional land of Wakanda in Black Panther is its depiction of Black people sans colonialism's racial hierarchies about desirability. The central love story is revolutionary in its potential for more film depictions of Black sexuality and love free from the historical baggage of hyper-sexualized Black people.

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On March 23, Craigslist decided to do away with personal ads. Last week, Microsoft announced plans to make it illegal to get naked on Skype. The company is also out to ban any "offensive language" from Xbox and Office. Reddit has changed its content policy as well: Now the site explicitly forbids users from advertising paid services including "physical sexual contact" on its platform. And it's not just the big names that are making such urgent amendments. Pounced.org... Читать дальше...

DAYTON, TN: Point University (20-16; 10-6 AAC) led 9-4 after the top half of the eighth inning; 10-9 after the top of the tenth and 11-10 after the top of the 11th inning but let all three victories get away as Bryan College (29-8; 13-3 AAC) scored nine runs in the last four innings and topped the Skyhawks, 13-11, in 11 innings.  The completed game was scheduled as the first game of a doubleheader, but game two was suspended with Point ahead, 3-2, after one full inning when a steady rainfall would not stop. Читать дальше...

Dogs remain available at the Lucas County Canine Care & Control Office, 410 South Erie St., Toledo. For information, call 419-213-2800. For a complete list of available dogs, go to lucascountydogs.petfinder.com. A $100 adoption fee includes spay-neuter, a heartworm check, microchip ID, vaccinations, and a behavioral evaluation.

Norris James McNerney, who as third-generation owner of a family business helped spur its evolution from roofing to construction and general contracting, died Tuesday in his Ottawa Hills home. He was 88.

Arsenal are set for major changes this summer and a lot of focus will orientate around their midfield ranks, where the Gunners are poised to lose Jack Wilshere and Santi Cazorla at the end of their contracts. Arsene Wenger is widely linked with a host of midfield targets but one man on the Gunners shortlist looks out of the equation, after he signed a new four-year deal with his current club. Hoffenheim’s official website has confirmed that 24-year-old German international Kerem Demirbay has extended his deal with the Bundesliga side... Читать дальше...

Conor McGregor reportedly could’ve finalized a new UFC contract if he didn’t start that bus attack.

April 7, 2018. Queen Elizabeth's youngest son, Prince Edward, visits the Royal Melbourne Tennis Club at Richmond to play real tennis - the original indoor sport from which modern-day tennis is derived. Duke of Edinburgh International Award Victorian executive officer Stephen Mason says it is a special visit which draws attention to the awards. The match is one of five that Prince Edward will play during his tour to promote the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award and encourage more youths to get involved. Читать дальше...

Bill Maher used the “New Rules” segment of Friday night’s episode of “Real Time” to do something even he couldn’t believe he was doing: advocating for kids. Specifically, Maher weighed in on the ongoing wave of teachers strikes in states like Kentucky and Oklahoma, likening underfunded schools and underpaid children to neglectful parenting. “There is a revolt brewing in the teacher’s lounge these days, and it’s long overdue. #TimesUp, meet pencils down,” he said. Also Read: 'Real Time': Bill Maher... Читать дальше...

Federal law enforcement authorities are in the process of seizing Backpage.com and its affiliated websites. A notice that appeared Friday afternoon at Backpage.com says the websites are being seized as part of an enforcement action by the FBI, U.S. Postal Inspection Service and the Internal Revenue Service. The notice doesn't characterize or provide any details on the nature of the enforcement action. It says authorities plan to release information about the enforcement action later Friday. Читать дальше...

An Oklahoma mother was not as excited as her daughter was when the elementary student checked out a textbook from school once used by Blake Shelton.

Bogdanovic's jumper in the closing seconds gave the Sacramento Kings a 94-93 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in a close game featuring two of the worst teams in the Western Conference. Willie Cauley-Stein led Sacramento with 18 points

Adam Borics gave the MMA fans in Budapest, Hungary something to cheer about.

Every day, firefighters, police officers and EMT’s put their lives on the line to keep us safe. And today, the favor was returned

With the 82nd Masters Tournament at the halfway point, there are two bet-the-farm predictions for the weekend.

Sylvester Stallone had passers-by doing double takes and chanting 'Rocky! Rocky!' as he made a surprise visit to the statue of his iconic Rocky Balboa character in Philadelphia. The 71-year-old Stallone has played the underdog boxing champ in seven Rocky films since 1976 and is currently in the City of Brotherly Love making the sequel to the 2015 hit Creed. Stallone took a break from shooting to join Mayor Jim Kenney at the statue, where they rededicated a plaque that had been lost for 12 years. Picture... Читать дальше...

A Byline Bank branch was robbed Friday in the Far South Side Mount Greenwood neighborhood by the same man suspected of robbing a bank last week.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins can admit it now. The regular season is kind of a drag. Being the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions creates a target on your back that's impossible to shake. An NHL-high 19 back-to-backs left them spent. A sluggish first half forced them to focus. No matter. The Penguins survived. And now they're heading to the playoffs with momentum and home-ice advantage in the opening round. A legitimate shot at a Stanley Cup three-peat awaits. Sidney Crosby and... Читать дальше...

Patients who want more information about electronic health records and how to use them are invited to an event Monday hosted by Mercy Health at Way Public Library in Perrysburg.