The Story Of Black Country, Words And Music By Alice Randall
WEBAug 20, 2024 · The conversation about Black influence on and presence in country music has been intense and restorative over the past decade, and nobody has a more authoritative or informed take on the subject than writer and scholar Alice Randall. She became the first Black woman to launch a career as a professional Music Row songwriter and publisher in the 1980s.
Jury in Memphis convicts ex-officers on some charges in beating …
WEB2 days ago · MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A federal jury has convicted three former Memphis police officers of some federal civil rights violations and found them not guilty of others in the 2023 beating death of Black motorist Tyre Nichols. Fired Memphis police detectives Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, and Justin Smith were all convicted of obstruction of justice ...
Lebanon's government urges international community for support …
WEB4 days ago · Lebanese politicians urgently called on the international community to pressure Israel to stop its advance into Lebanese territory on Tuesday, as Israeli troops crossed into southern Lebanon in an operation targeting Hezbollah outposts. Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister, Najib Mikati, warned on Tuesday that his country was facing “one of ...
In excerpt from new memoir, Melania Trump says women have the …
WEB2 days ago · Melania Trump asks in her new memoir, according to an early excerpt published by The Guardian. The former first lady is seen here alongside her husband, former President Donald Trump, in cardboard cutouts at a campaign rally in Johnstown, Pa. Former first lady Melania Trump says in a self-titled memoir set …
Israel sends more troops to Lebanon as it vows a 'painful' …
WEB3 days ago · Israel says it is sending more troops into southern Lebanon to fight Hezbollah, as Israel also promised a "painful" response after Iran fired nearly 200 missiles at Israel Tuesday night. The Israeli military said it is deploying more soldiers and an armored tank brigade to assist in what it called a “ limited, localized ” ground offensive ...
FAQ: Your house flooded. Now what? | WMOT
WEB4 days ago · If there’s a flood threat, put valuables on top of kitchen counters or on a second floor if you have one. You can also put important items inside of a dishwasher, which is watertight, Hubbard says. Preparation also includes taking stock of the risks you face. Only about 4% of homeowners nationwide have flood insurance.
Future has dropped three chart-topping albums in just six months
WEB3 days ago · Getty Images. Future (seen here in 2022) has released three mixtapes since April of this year that have all debuted at No. 1 on Billboard 's album chart. Only two other acts have put as many albums at the top of the chart in a six month span before. This week’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart offers more of the same — Shaboozey’s “A Bar ...
Judge unseals new evidence against Trump in the Jan. 6 election ...
WEB3 days ago · A D.C. grand jury indictment accused Trump of actions that culminated in the violent siege at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. If he regains the White House, Trump is expected to direct new Justice Department leaders to drop the landmark case. Prosecutors accuse Trump of spearheading a conspiracy to overturn the results of the 2020 election ...
Too much presidential politics? State legislatures are also on the ...
WEB2 days ago · Democrats are running candidates in 97 of the Assembly’s 99 races and in each of the 16 open Senate races. Democrats argue the legislative maps have been out of step with voters after a series of statewide victories, including Evers’ reelection in 2022. Senior politics reporter at MPR, Dana Ferguson, contributed to this story.
Hurricanes are dangerous far from the coast. Communities are …
WEB3 days ago · Communities are struggling to prepare. Extreme rain is becoming an increasing danger as the climate gets hotter, even from storms that aren't hurricanes. Hurricane Helene’s destructive path tore across several states, causing the ocean surge on the Florida coast and cutting off power supplies …