When Brown tells Clay he is looking at a movie career, Clay says, “Being the sacrificial Negro ain't the same as the NFL”. To which Brown calmly says, “We are all gladiators.” Brown displays a quiet understanding of the ways of the world when he asks Malcolm if his militancy is “about trying to prove something to the white people or the black people?” His take on racism, of white people congratulating themselves for treating black people almost like human beings is similarly acute when he says, “Do you expect a dog to give you a medal for not kicking it that day?” … [Read more...] about ‘One Night in Miami’ movie review: Regina King makes a thrilling directorial debut
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Roundup: Various sectors in Hong Kong call for effectively plugging electoral loopholes
HONG KONG, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) -- With regard to the recent arrests of people organizing the so-called "primary election" in Hong Kong, various Hong Kong sectors have called for more efforts to close the electoral loopholes and ensure Hong Kong is governed by patriots. … [Read more...] about Roundup: Various sectors in Hong Kong call for effectively plugging electoral loopholes
Tigers in high mountains, tanks in snow
As we travelled down to Siliguri the day after, with the emerald green waters of the Teesta keeping us company through mountains filled with trees that bore the dust and grime of humanity on their bodies, I said a silent thank you to the Himalayas. … [Read more...] about Tigers in high mountains, tanks in snow
COVID cases on player flights leave Australian Open buildup in disarray
Tennis Australia said in a statement the decision to allow Sandgren to fly had been made after a review by medical officials. A spokesperson for COVID-19 Quarantine Victoria said it was common among people who previously tested positive to "shed viral fragments for some time -- which can trigger another positive result". … [Read more...] about COVID cases on player flights leave Australian Open buildup in disarray