Reggie Jackson takes sports fans to school Listen to “Mr. October” describe his experiences as a Black professional baseball player beginning in the mid-1960s after passage of the Civil Rights and Voting Rights acts. As Elie Mystal tweets, this is history that many people want buried. The Washington Post fills in context: Brought onto a set Thursday to share memories of playing at a historic baseball stadium in Alabama, MLB Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson expressed raw, unsparing thoughts about the racism he experienced decades ago. “I walked into restaurants and they would point at me and say, ‘The [n-word] can’t eat here.’ I would go to a hotel and they would say, ‘The [n-word] can’t stay here,’” the 78-year-old told a Fox Sports panel that featured recently retired major league stars Alex Rodriguez, David Ortiz and Derek Jeter. The comments came ahead of an MLB game between the St. Louis Cardinals and San Francisco Giants staged at Birmingham’s Rickwood Field. Billed as the country’s oldest ballpark, it was home to the Negro Leagues’ Black Barons as well as the minor league Birmingham Barons.
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Russell T. Davies has been planning the return of Doctor Who villain Sutekh since watching "The Pyramids of Mars" when he was 12 years old.
The decision by the head of the NACC not to proceed with any further investigation into the Robodebt scandal was greeted with 900 complaints about the decision. The Inspector of the National Anti-Corruption Commission, responsible for overseeing the agency’s operations and conduct, has declared that it will commence its own investigation into the matter due to the overwhelming and sustained uproar.…
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Hey, your partner called us. Wow. Skateboarding? Right now, at this point in your life? Recreationally? No! Why do you insist on wading into the waters of the Unknown when the safe shores of Life have been given to you by people who love you?
Here are our top five picks for relaxing outdoor chairs. All are perfect for taking a load off and thinking about the heartache and anxiety you force onto your family with all your little “ideas.”
Sol 72 Outdoor Brentwood
Long Reclining Single Chaise
with Cushion
Unlike a Three Posts Dowling Wide, this chair has no guardrails, perfect for someone obsessed with throwing their family into chaos. You skateboarded for a whole summer? When? Not any summer anyone has known you. Must have been one of those summers you spent entirely isolated from everyone you love.
Art by Matt Smith
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In 2019, an abandoned smartphone was found partially buried beneath layers of sediment and urine in a South Boston alleyway. This forgotten relic was soon revealed to contain a remarkable audio-text describing in great detail the religious beliefs of ancient Scandinavia. This oral manuscript was transcribed and released to the general public as Norse Mythology for Bostonians in early 2020 and translated into English and released as The Impudent Edda in late 2023.
Titan Comics is launching UFO Robot Grendizer #1 from Xavier Dorison, Denis Bajram, Brice Cossu, Alexis Sentenac and Yoann Guillo.
If a likely new Labour government wants to truly mark a difference from the Conservatives, it needs to fix the systemic failings, writes former diplomat Alexandra Hall Hall
In today's BCTV Daily Dispatch: Kite Man, Doctor Who, The Boys, The Rookie, Twisted Metal, Superman & Lois, Batman: CC, The Penguin & more!
A leaked memo by Veterans' Affairs Minister Johnny Mercer revealed Rishi Sunak’s circle initially denied requests to allow the cards to be accepted over fears it would 'open the floodgates' to student ID cards
David Sirota and Semafor’s Ben Smith dig into the journalism crisis and find signs of hope.
Exclusive new polling finds that even among current Conservative voters, many believe a wipeout for the party would actually be a "positive" result
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Foreign Minister Yván Gil Pinto discusses Venezuela’s bid to join the BRICS alliance, the impacts of U.S. sanctions, and the battle over Citgo.
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The latest episode of the hit Media Storm podcast focuses on the more positive narratives around refugees that journalists could disseminate – and why they selectively choose not to
Israel destroyed much of Gaza’s internet infrastructure. A Saudi proposal to rebuild it was watered down after Israeli and U.S. protests.
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The Conservative election betting scandal is just the tip of the iceberg from a party whose senior figures and donors have treated their time in Government as a 'gift that keeps on giving'
THIRTEEN local businesses have been named as finalists in the 2024 North Coast Tourism Awards. “To have so many singled out by the judges speaks to the successful repositioning and evolution of the City,” City of Coffs Harbour General Manager Natalia Cowley said. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your...
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ELEVEN Justice of the Peace desks are now operating weekly across Coffs Harbour, up from eight at the end of 2023. “And still we get requests for more,” Justice of the Peace (JP) Coffs Harbour Group spokesperson Mike Blewitt told News Of The Area. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for...
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A RECORD number of nominations have been received for the Yandaarra Aunty Grace Roberts Community Awards. The annual awards – presented by City of Coffs Harbour and Yandaarra Aboriginal Advisory Committee – showcase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, organisations and businesses making a positive difference to life on the Coffs Coast. Advertise with News...
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COFFS HARBOUR’S Yarrila Place hosted ‘The Dream Entourage’ last Thursday, an event which gave local musicians and business leaders the opportunity to share their creativity, insights and experiences. The free event was organised by ‘Flash’ Wilson, who was delighted with the outcome of the inaugural gathering. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth...
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In the US, reporters on The Washington Post are investigating their own bosses – and their stories get published. It is hard to even contemplate such fearless reporting happening in the UK, writes Brian Cathcart
By Bert Hetebry Before my retirement my workmate Paul said he hates working overtime because he pays way too much tax on the money earned. We talked about this time and again as he knocked off while there was still work to be done. His departure threw that workload onto those who stayed back. At…
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