Haitian President Jean-Pierre Boyer receiving Charles X’s decree recognizing Haitian independence on July 11, 1825. (National Library of France) In the wake of George Floyd’s killing, there have been calls for defunding police departments and demands for the removal of statues. The issue of reparations for slavery has also resurfaced. Much of the reparations debate …
Why the Mueller Investigation Failed By Jeffrey Toobin
President Trump’s obstructions of justice were broader than those of Richard Nixon or Bill Clinton, and the special counsel’s investigation proved it. How come the report didn’t say so? Robert Mueller was celebrated for his careful approach, but his caution played straight into the hands of the White House.Illustration by Sergiy Maidukov Robert Mueller submitted …
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James Baldwin, the Writer, Dies in France at 63 By Lee Daniels
The New York Times Archives James Baldwin, whose passionate, intensely personal essays in the 1950's and 60's on racial discrimination in America helped break down the nation's color barrier, died of cancer last night at his home in southern France. He was 63 years old. Mr. Baldwin's brother, David, was with him at his home …
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Why Nigerians are muting their mothers on WhatsApp by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani
Getty Images In BBC series of letters from African writers, Nigerian novelist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani says children are now having to police their credulous parents on WhatsApp. Just a few years ago, local comedians had a field day with jokes about elderly Nigerian mothers and their nonchalant attitudes towards their mobile phones. They needed their …
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Fracas at the Palace
This letter failed to mention the palace negligent behaviour and action on this matter. Godwin Obaseki could not have just turned up at the palace with other governors without prior arrangement. The palace was arranging a ceremony for a new born child and invited Capt. Hosa who is now officially an opposition figure against the …
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