Below are recent news reports regarding the Israeli plan for annexation of the West Bank. These reports are presented in chronological order with the most recent at the top and listed with news source and date. VOA News (8 Jun 2020) Peace Process Fading as Israeli Annexation Approaches. Palestinian leaders suspend security cooperation and Israeli… Continue reading Israel West Bank Annexation News (Jun 2020)
Category: Activism
Why Ethiopian Jews Are Building a Movement Against Racism in Israel (6 Jun 2020)
Watch Click play on the video below to watch. About Solidarity marches for U.S. protesters rippling around the world reached Israel on Tuesday where hundreds of protesters waved “Black Lives Matter” signs and chanted “George Floyd.” They also called out another name: Solomon Teka. Over the past five years, six young men of Ethiopian descent… Continue reading Why Ethiopian Jews Are Building a Movement Against Racism in Israel (6 Jun 2020)
“Change in ourselves helps drive change in the world” ~ Satya Narayana Nadella
The following statement is from Satya Narayana Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft. It was delivered as an email to all Microsoft employees, and also published as an open letter on the Microsoft blog on 5 June 2020. [Source] United For Change We are united with the Black community and all those working toward racial justice.… Continue reading “Change in ourselves helps drive change in the world” ~ Satya Narayana Nadella
“Reflecting on the Color of My Skin” ~ Marques Brownlee
Marques Brownlee is a tech reviewer on YouTube who has built a fan base of more than 11 million followers. In this video, Marques shares about how his views on race and his experiences growing up. Links and Resources Neil Degrasse Tyson’s post: https://www.haydenplanetarium.org/ Resources: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#business Creators: UrAvg Consumer (Tech): https://youtube.com/user/UrAvgConsumer CalebCity (Comedy): https://youtube.com/user/GizzlyB3aver Roberto Blake (Business): https://youtube.com/user/robertoblake2 Jacques… Continue reading “Reflecting on the Color of My Skin” ~ Marques Brownlee
Follow these 7 easy steps to get legal justice for yourself and others.
The officers arrested for their role in George Floyd’s death have been charged with murder. Justice is served (assuming they are tried, convicted, and sentenced). The system is correcting itself and will continue to do so as long as we abide by the basic rules necessary to provoke a response which are: STEP #1 –… Continue reading Follow these 7 easy steps to get legal justice for yourself and others.
Despite Racist Rhetoric, Iowa Politician Gains 36% of Voter Support
Steve King is an Iowa politician known for what some describe as incendiary, racist, anti-immigrant, and white nationalist remarks that have been considered precursors to the Trump era. With a message similar to Trump’s, the nine-term Republican Congressman continued to get reelected by his constituents over the past 17 years – up until yesterday when… Continue reading Despite Racist Rhetoric, Iowa Politician Gains 36% of Voter Support
News Coverage of the May-June 2020 Protests
This page contains selected news stories about the May and June 2020 protests organized chronologically under topic heading. Times are adjusted for Central Time. Additional topics and stories will be added here as the protests continue. Please let us know of any additional topic headings or stories that should be added. Thanks. Global Protests (6… Continue reading News Coverage of the May-June 2020 Protests
Racism – Causes and Cures (Podcast E25)
In Episode #25, I talk about the causes of racism and ways we can all help work to eliminate it. Listen using your favorite podcast service. Apple [Listen] Anchor [Listen] Google [Listen] Spotify [Listen] Listen Using the Anchor Player Below Listen Using Our Website Player You can also download the show. Tap (or right click) the link and save.… Continue reading Racism – Causes and Cures (Podcast E25)
Vegetarianism – Current Trends and Seven Reasons People Choose Plant-Based Foods (Podcast E22)
In Episode 22, I talk about three current trends influencing the discussion about vegetarianism and seven reasons people choose plant-based foods. In addition to the seven reasons given in the podcast for choosing vegetarianism, other reasons might be religious requirements or relationships where vegetarianism or meat eating are a choice in deference to others. Listen… Continue reading Vegetarianism – Current Trends and Seven Reasons People Choose Plant-Based Foods (Podcast E22)
“The Great Realization” – A Bedtime Story About the Social and Cultural Impact of COVID-19
A bed time story of how it started, and why hindsight’s 2020. Music by Katie Phillips. Sound Design by Sam Gee. Video by Probably Tomfoolery. [Video Date: 29 Apr 2020. Posted: 3 May 2020.]
VICE News: Moscow’s Facial Recognition Tech Will Outlast the Coronavirus (16 Apr 2020)
MOSCOW – The Russian capital is home to a network of 178,000 surveillance cameras. Thousands of these cameras are already connected to facial recognition software under a program called “Safe City.” Police claim the technology has helped arrest more than 300 people. Now, as part of the response to COVID-19, authorities are trying to bring… Continue reading VICE News: Moscow’s Facial Recognition Tech Will Outlast the Coronavirus (16 Apr 2020)
“The Wisdom of Crowds” – James Surowiecki (Video)
Summary These are videos of James Surowiecki talking about his book “The Wisdom of Crowds” and the principles it is based on. [View on Amazon] CMX (13 Jun 2016) James Surowiecki: The Power of the Collective. James Surowiecki, author of The Wisdom of Crowds and columnist for The New Yorker, explained to us exactly why… Continue reading “The Wisdom of Crowds” – James Surowiecki (Video)