World News And Views... 8 Jumada II, 1442 A.H.

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End of day one...

Near the end of his inaugural address yesterday, President Biden named six crises that the U.S. faces: the virus, climate change, growing inequality, racism, America’s global standing and an attack on truth and democracy.

“Any one of these will be enough to challenge us in profound ways. But the fact is, we face them all at once,” Biden said. “We will be judged — you and I — by how we resolve these cascading crises of our era.”

Full article:  Biden’s First Day - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

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Gitmo

It has been 19 years since the Guantanamo Bay detention camp was established to hold prisoners of the "war on terror". Many of us recall the images of men in orange jumpsuits, shackled and goggled as they were “processed” into the cages of Camp X-Ray. 

We learned that torture was rife, as testimonies trickled out of the prison’s walls. We were told that religious practices were mocked, detainees were made to listen to heavy metal music on loop, and sexual degradation was used as a way to “break” Muslim prisoners until they confessed to unfounded allegations. 

Full arsticle:  Guantanamo Bay: A lingering symbol of US injustice | Middle East Eye

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Not Too Young To Speak And Be Heard...

“I am the daughter of Black writers who are descended from freedom fighters, who broke their chains and changed the world. They call me,” so the mantra of Amanda Gorman

Amanda Gorman has written poems for historic occasions. Now she has made history herself.

Gorman, 22, became the youngest known inaugural poet when she performed at the 59th Presidential Inauguration on Wednesday. 

She delivered her original composition, "The Hill We Climb," at the Capitol in front of President-elect Joe Biden, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and the entire nation.

Full Article:  Amanda Gorman makes history as youngest known inaugural poet - CBS ...

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This Is "Gangster"... 21st Century Style... Chi Town, Bay Area, Delaware, The Big Apple...

These women were sharp, classy, and they put the B in Boss Ladies.

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Step By Step...There comes a time in a protracted struggle that the weak will become victorious...

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