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Bernette Ford, Who Made Children’s Books More Diverse, Dies at 70 | New York Times — Flag of Ulysses
When I came across this on Hyperallergic, I couldn’t stop scrolling up and down the page. Such a wonderful layout and piece of art.
When boy proposes to girl in Dorothea Benton Frank’s brilliant new novel, BY INVITATION ONLY, sparks fly as families meet and cultures clash.
via ‘By Invitation Only’ Reminds Us of the Importance of Family [REVIEW] — Jathan & Heather
NEW BOOK—This cover image released by Crown Publishing Group shows “Becoming,” by Michelle Obama, which comes out Nov. 13. (Crown Publishing Group via AP) NEW YORK (AP)—Michelle Obama has a picture to share. On Thursday, the former first lady unveiled the cover for her upcoming memoir, “Becoming.” She posted that image, a smiling close-up shot…
via Michelle Obama unveils cover for upcoming memoir — New Pittsburgh Courier
Do NFL team owners (who act like they’re NFL “player” owners) have lawyers? If so, they should’ve been told about the 1943 West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette case wherein the Supreme Court declared that a government official (e.g., a fake president directly by issuing an executive order or indirectly by politically intimidating…
via Does NFL Mean “Negroes For Lease?” — New Pittsburgh Courier
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – NASCAR may be predominantly white, predominantly male and most popular in southern states. But the sport is becoming more diverse, thanks to a woman from Staten Island and her two sons. They’re the focus of this week’s Snapshot New York with Steve Overmyer. Dover International Speedway in Delaware is known as…
via Staten Island Mother, Sons Breaking Barriers In NASCAR — CBS New York
1010 WINS-“I’ve loved you for 80 years, honey. That’s a long time.” This New York couple is celebrating their 80th wedding anniversary. Arthur Jacobs is 105-years-old and Marcia, his wife, is 100-years-old. Despite being married for 80 years, it’s obvious how much the pair still love each other. (Provided photo: Gabe Jacobs) Their grandson Gabe…
via 100-Year-Old Couple Celebrates Anniversary: ‘I’ve Loved You for 80 Years, Honey’ — CBS New York
Moms are gettin’ older – and we’re okay with it.
via THIS JUST IN: WOMEN IN THEIR 30’S ARE NOW HAVING MORE BABIES THAN WOMEN IN THEIR 20’S — The VINAZINE
In this Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017 file photo, residents listen to officials at a roadblock into their Canyon Gate neighborhood which was flooded when the Barker Reservoir reached capacity in the aftermath of Harvey in Katy, Texas. The charges of racism that swirled after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans 12 years ago have yet to…
via Harvey racial optics much different than Katrina — New Pittsburgh Courier