When Black boaters faced discrimination on the water, this yacht club became a refuge When the Seafarers Yacht Club of Annapolis was founded in 1959, discrimination at fuel docks around the famous port was common. Today, the club is thriving and giving back to the community. Read more on NPR
Month: August 2023
NPR News: Filling Fauci’s shoes: Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo is HIV expert and a lot of fun at parties
Filling Fauci’s shoes: Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo is HIV expert and a lot of fun at parties Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo, a professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, will lead NIH’s infectious diseases institute. Colleagues say she has a wide breadth of knowledge and a joyful demeanor. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Ex-Biden official’s lawsuit against Fox echoes case that led to big settlement
Ex-Biden official’s lawsuit against Fox echoes case that led to big settlement Fox devoted 300 segments over an 8-month period to a disinformation researcher named Nina Jankowicz who joined the Biden administration. She says the coverage distorted her work and led her to resign. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Weekly news quiz: from co-conspirators to a conspiracy about a bear suit
Weekly news quiz: from co-conspirators to a conspiracy about a bear suit From bears to break-ups and a thrice-indicted former president, there was lots to talk about this week. Were you paying attention? Read more on NPR
NPR News: When temps rise, so do medical risks. Should doctors and nurses talk more about heat?
When temps rise, so do medical risks. Should doctors and nurses talk more about heat? The medical dangers of heat are real. But people often ignore public heat alerts, or don’t know how vulnerable they are. A new alert system prompts clinicians to talk about heat with patients. Read more on NPR
NPR News: 6 white ex-officers in Mississippi plead guilty to assault on 2 Black men
6 white ex-officers in Mississippi plead guilty to assault on 2 Black men Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department said the Mississippi officers “caused harm to the entire community who feel that they can’t trust the police officers who are supposed to serve them.” Read more on NPR
Another day! It’s August 04, 2023 at 12:01AM https://t.co/ddr9VDmbEv Turn this all around When everything is new, zero o’ clock
Another day! It’s August 04, 2023 at 12:01AM https://t.co/ddr9VDmbEv Turn this all around When everything is new, zero o’ clock — @ButterflyLaChoi@sfba.social (@ButterflyLachoi) Aug 4, 2023 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js from Twitter https://twitter.com/ButterflyLachoi
Another day! It’s August 03, 2023 at 11:45PM Om mani padme hum. https://t.co/ZxiefHJbj6
Another day! It’s August 03, 2023 at 11:45PM Om mani padme hum. https://t.co/ZxiefHJbj6 — @ButterflyLaChoi@sfba.social (@ButterflyLachoi) Aug 4, 2023 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js from Twitter https://twitter.com/ButterflyLachoi
NPR News: The 2 expelled members of the ‘Tennessee 3’ win back their state House seats
The 2 expelled members of the ‘Tennessee 3’ win back their state House seats Tennessee Reps. Justin Pearson and Justin Jones advanced Thursday through a special election to fully reclaim their positions. Read more on NPR
Another year! It’s August 03, 2023 at 10:16PM https://t.co/7fIhhG58Kf
Another year! It’s August 03, 2023 at 10:16PM https://t.co/7fIhhG58Kf — @ButterflyLaChoi@sfba.social (@ButterflyLachoi) Aug 4, 2023 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js from Twitter https://twitter.com/ButterflyLachoi