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Sixty years after Bloody Sunday, civil rights leaders in Selma continue fight

Election of Trump and threats to democracy front of mind as activists remember peaceful marchers attacked by police

The Guardian - US

Smokey Robinson shares verdict on Trump returning to the White House

‘I’ll be glad when the next four years are up,’ singer said

The Independent UK

Candi Staton: ‘I told him, If you kill me, you’ll die too’

INTERVIEW: The 84-year-old soul stalwart has survived alcoholism, segregation, a dramatic mid-career trough, and a relationship in which she accuses a man of once holding a gun to her head. Ahead of a new documentary paying tribute to her career, she talks to Craig McLean about going on the road…

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Playgrounds Come Alive Again With Brazil School Phone Ban

In Rio de Janeiro, children are playing again "like in the old days," and their focus in class has improved after a school cellphone ban pioneered in the city that has now gone national.

International Business Times

Chineke! Orchestra at Queen Elizabeth Hall review: full of easy-going charm

4/5 This 10-year anniversary concert of the orchestra’s founding shows there’s plenty to look forward to in the next decade

Evening Standard

Theaster Gates: ‘I’m an artist. It’s my job to wake things up’

In the week of Donald Trump’s inauguration, the US artist is in the UK with a show drawing on the legacy of Malcolm X – and an alternative vision for making America great again

The Guardian - UK

'Absurd': BBC Question Time panned for 'did God save Trump' discussion

IF you tuned in to BBC Question Time on Thursday, you’d be forgiven for thinking there wasn’t much happening in UK politics ...

The National (Scotland)

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White House Orders Release Of JFK Assassination Files And Leaves People On Edge

“Our government, led by corrupt bureaucrats, has hidden this information from the American people for far too long,” US Rep. Anna Paulina Luna said. The post White House Orders Release Of JFK Assassination Files And Leaves People On Edge first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Bulldozers kill man in tent in Atlanta clearing homeless camp near MLK’s church

The city was clearing the area around the Ebenezer Baptist church before the MLK Day celebration on Monday

The Guardian - US

The largely unsung role of US former president Carter in southern Africa

Former US president Jimmy Carter, who died on Sunday aged 100, was well known for his diplomatic skills and commitment to respecting human rights – much less so for his African legacy. And yet he was the first US president to visit sub-Saharan Africa and during his short term in…

Radio France Internationale

Atlanta city guide: What to do and where to stay in Georgia’s sprawling cultural hub

There’s more to Atlanta than just sports and flight connections – Annabel Grossman explores the city’s neighbourhoods to find the best places to eat, drink, shop and visit in the unofficial capital of the South

The Independent UK

Every Valley: The Story of Handel’s Messiah review – hallelujah! A fresh take on the composer’s much-loved work

By revealing the murky circumstances in which it was created, Charles King’s fascinating history of the oratorio shows it in a new light

The Guardian - UK

Texas education officials to vote on use of Bible in public school curriculum

Supporters argue Bible verses contextualize art and literature as opponents say it is biased towards Christianity

The Guardian - US

Dick Van Dyke, 98, makes dark joke about Trump’s second term

Earlier this month, the ‘Marry Poppins’ star, 98, endorsed Kamala Harris while reciting a speech he once read alongside Martin Luther King Jr

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Martin Luther King’s son voices fears Donald Trump could tarnish father’s legacy

Martin Luther King’s son has voiced his fears Donald Trump will tarnish his father’s legacy.

The Independent UK

Dick Van Dyke announces presidential endorsement on eve of US election

‘Hatred is not the norm. Prejudice is not the norm,’ said the acting legend in a video

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Dick Van Dyke makes rare social media appearance to endorse US Presidential candidate

'Mary Poppins' star Dick Van Dyke, 98, has made a rare social media appearance to pledge his support to Kamala Harris in the US Presidential race, and he did so by reciting a speech he delivered alongside Martin Luther King Jr. at a 1964 civil rights event.

Latin Times

Trump Says He is 'Unfamiliar' With North Carolina Gov. Race Despite Endorsing Candidate Who Called Himself a 'Black Nazi'

The former president is distancing himself from controversial Republican candidate Mark Robinson despite once calling him "Martin Luther King on steroids."

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Tom’s Guide

Forget the haters: I watched ‘The Office’ Australia and it's a bloody ripper

The thirteenth adaption of the global sitcom, 'The Office', has finally made its way Down Under. Here's what to expect from the Aussie series dropping on Prime Video this Friday, October 18.

International Business Times

Democrats Running Ads at North Carolina Football Games Blasting Trump, Robinson

Trump called Robinson, who referred to himself as a 'black Nazi' in postings on a porn site, 'Martin Luther King on steroids'

The Guardian - US

Jimmy Kimmel on Trump campaign hacks: ‘Shows that his password is McNuggets123’

Late-night hosts discuss multiple hacks of the Trump campaign, Trump’s Mark Robinson issues and a widening gap among the youth vote

The Independent UK

Trump ignores Mark Robinson scandal at NC rally as embattled ‘Black Nazi’ candidate divides MAGA base

As Trump hopes to keep North Carolina in his column, he focuses more on his grandchildren than a losing candidate, Eric Garcia reports from Wilmington

International Business Times

Raunchy Posts Linked To Trump-Backed Mark Robinson Vanish From Porn Site

The North Carolina gubernatorial candidate has not been invited to Trump's rally in the state Saturday

Salon

Mark Robinson's big mistake with MAGA

It's not like the North Carolina Republican's posts on an adult website differ from Trump's campaign message

Latin Times

Trump Once Compared Mark Robinson to MLK. Now MLK's Son Is Blasting the GOP Lt. Governor Over 'Black Nazi' Report

Martin Luther King III is speaking out against Governor Mark Robinson following inflammatory reports of his activity on a pornographic website.

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