Posts by Sophie Clearwater
You Can’t Separate Juneteenth From the Call for Reparations
I am not surprised, nor deterred, that U.S. officials chose not to align with other nations in the U.N. vote. Making Juneteenth a national holiday is the closest our country has gotten to acknowledging the truth about enslavement and its vestiges. While essential, we must move beyond apologies and recognition. The horrific legacy of slavery,…
Read MoreYou’ll Want to Remember These Toy Story Secrets to Infinity and Beyond
Fans' love for Toy Story extends to infinity and beyond.So when the fifth film premieres June 19, fans won’t need to call on Star Command to beam them over to the theater.If you’re buzzing to know… Source link
Read MoreWill King Charles have to meet with Meghan Markle in order to see beloved grandchildren on UK visit? Insiders weigh in
As Prince Harry reportedly prepares to bring his family back to his homeland, in part to see his father, one big question swirls: Will Meghan Markle meet up with the royals she has publicly scorned? Royal experts told Page Six that ever “diplomatic” King Charles would be willing to see Meghan Markle and would never…
Read MoreWhat Is Juneteenth and How Did It Become a Federal Holiday?
Even so, many Black Americans have observed June 19 for generations. Tommie D. Boudreaux, a founding member of the Galveston Historical Foundation African American Heritage Committee, says the day recognizes that Black Americans “played a major part of building America.” “It is a major, a major part of Americans’ history,” Boudreaux says. How did it…
Read MoreThe 60-Day Test: What Iran’s Agreement with the United States Really Means
Three issues that could unravel the deal Sixty days is enough time to test the deal, but not to settle it. Three issues could each sink it. The first is Lebanon. Iran has set the bar high, and keeps raising it, by tying any final accord to a full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon, framed in…
Read MoreOwn Knicks history: Buy the NY Post’s official championship parade day paper
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. The Knicks finally brought the Larry O’Brien trophy back to New York City after 53 long years — and the Canyon of Heroes is still shaking. Not even a cloudy…
Read MoreTSA sounds alarm after World Cup fans pack their bags with American staple
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is issuing a serious warning to international World Cup visitors: Don’t pack ranch dressing in your carry-on luggage. As the World Cup brings millions of international visitors to the United States, many fans are trying out American staples — and, apparently, rushing to take them back home with them. One European…
Read MoreFlorida man indicted for allegedly plotting mass shooting of Jewish employees at advocacy group
A Florida man has been indicted for allegedly plotting a mass shooting targeting Jewish employees at a pro-Israel nonprofit organization, the Justice Department said. Forrest Kendall Pemberton, 27, of Gainesville, is charged with an attempted hate crime, using and carrying a firearm during a crime of violence, and possession of a short-barreled rifle. Federal prosecutors said that on…
Read MoreTop GOP lawmaker rallies around conservative school board member facing calls to resign
House GOP Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain, R-Mich., rebuked a school board in Richmond, Michigan, after some of its members tried to remove a conservative colleague for missing meetings while on military deployment to the Middle East. Ray Stier, who received an American flag and a copy of the Congressional Record from McClain on Thursday as a commendation…
Read MoreTwo men fatally shot outside NYC subway station
Two men were gunned down in front of a building near a subway station in the Bronx on Thursday night, according to authorities. Officers discovered a 43-year-old man and a 53-year-old man with gunshot wounds outside of a building on the corner of Westchester Avenue and Harrod Avenue around 10:10 p.m., cops said. A 43-year-old…
Read MoreEx-Jets draft bust Denzel Mims joins Cowboys after UFL stint in NFL comeback attempt
A former Jets receiver bust is attempting an NFL comeback. Denzel Mims, a 2020 second-round pick who struggled to carve out a role in New York, has agreed to terms with the Cowboys after a UFL stint. “Denzel’s a guy that we think has the speed to play on the outside, [and has] that size,…
Read MoreDespite eligibility uncertainty, top recruit John Meredith III could commit to Texas on Friday
According to 247Sports, he’s the top-ranked recruit in Texas, the top corner in the country and the country’s No. 4 overall recruit. He’ll choose between the Longhorns, Texas A&M and Alabama. Source link
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