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Federal appeals court overturns West Virginia transgender sports ban: A federal appeals court has overturned a West Virginia transgender sports ban ...
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Quick Glance: Court Overturns West Virginia Ban on Transgender in Sports
- A federal appeals court has overturned a ban on transgender individuals participating in sports in West Virginia, citing a violation of Title IX.
- The court ruled that the law cannot lawfully be applied to a 13-year-old girl who has identified as female since the third grade.
- The decision favored the American Civil Liberties Union, its West Virginia chapter, and the LGBTQ advocacy group Lambda Legal, who filed a lawsuit in 2021.
- West Virginia is just one of 24 states with legislation preventing transgender women and girls from competing in specific women's or girls' sports events.
Asafa Powell supports Jill Stewart MoBay City run: ST JAMES, Jamaica — Former two-time world record holder Asafa Powell has announced his participation in the ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/24/asafa-powell-supports-jill-stewart-mobay-city-run/
How HIV Affects Your Whole Body: From fever to swollen lymph nodes, these are the symptoms of HIV from the acute stage through AIDS.
webmd.com/hiv-aids/ss/slideshow-hiv-effects
Over $1B paid out in Super Lotto in 2023: KINGSTON, Jamaica — Over $1 billion was paid out to three Super Lotto winners in 2023. The announcement was made by CEO ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/24/1b-paid-super-lotto-2023/
Aerospace engineer Ayanna Samuels set to inspire at Flow’s Girls in ICT Day Expo: Jamaican-born aerospace engineer Ayanna Samuels is set to deliver an inspiring ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/19/aerospace-engineer-ayanna-samuels-set-inspire-flows-girls-ict-day-expo/
UN report shows how women's rights are restricted worldwide: Despite important progress, women's rights around the world are still in a bad way. Poverty ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/weltbevoelkerungsbericht-frauenrechte-un-100.html
Jamaican convicted of robbery nabbed by US immigration authorities: HARTFORD (CMC) – The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency says ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/19/jamaican-convicted-robbery-nabbed-us-immigration-authorities/
Jamaican-owned RoadblockRadio aims to fill ‘big void’ in tri-state area: The sale of WVIP 93.5 FM last summer was a body blow to the West Indian community in the ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/14/jamaican-owned-roadblockradio-aims-fill-big-void-tri-state-area/
US employers must accommodate abortions, birth control, agency says
reuters.com/world/us/us-employers-must-accommodate-abortions-birth-control-agency-says-2024-04-15/
JAAA vice president confident in Jamaican Penn Relays team: PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania — Ian Forbes, the first vice president of the Jamaica Athletics ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/24/jaaa-vice-president-confident-jamaican-penn-relays-team/
London father and son duo bringing their handmade Jamaican patties to Aldi: The Peckham bakers' Jamaican patties will be landing on Aldi shelves after their ...
mylondon.news/news/south-london-news/peckham-father-son-duo-who-28963460
Black-sounding names less likely to receive job call backs than white-sounding ones: Study
thehill.com/homenews/race-politics/4590888-black-sounding-names-less-likely-to-receive-job-call-backs-study/
Gym goer told too old for student discount compensated: A gym goer who was told she was too old to apply for a student discount on her membership has won €3 ...
rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0412/1443211-margaret-fitzpatrick-wrc/
Father and Son duo's Jamaican patties sell out in Aldi after 48 hours: The winners of Aldi's Next Big Thing sell out all of their Jamaican patties as ...
mylondon.news/news/south-london-news/peckham-bakers-leave-aldi-shelves-29007529
Tyler Mason wins sprint hurdles at Miramar Invitational: Tyler Mason was the only Jamaican winner at Saturday’s Miramar Invitational in Florida ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/06/tyler-mason-wins-sprint-hurdles-miramar-invitational/
Jamaican artist Sean Paul prepares to kick off US tour | Africanews: 21 years since topping the Billboard Hot 100, Jamaican artist Sean Paul is getting ready for ...
africanews.com/2024/04/08/jamaican-artist-sean-paul-prepares-to-kick-off-us-tour/
Ferda Ataman: Anti-discrimination commissioner criticizes Scholz for Tiktok channel
welt.de/politik/deutschland/article251023874/Ferda-Ataman-Antidiskriminierungsbeauftragte-kritisiert-Scholz-fuer-Tiktok-Kanal.html
Leading a reggae revival: “The stone that the builder refused shall be the chief cornerstone.”That popular Psalm changed perspectives and fortunes for musician ...
trinidadexpress.com/features/local/leading-a-reggae-revival/article_c61513aa-ff76-11ee-90c6-bf8f26ef69a2.html
World Health Day 2024: My health, my right: This year’s theme was chosen to champion the right of everyone, everywhere to have access to health services ...
who.int/news-room/events/detail/2024/04/07/default-calendar/world-health-day-2024-my-health-my-right
Supreme Court makes it easier to sue for job discrimination over forced transfers
abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/supreme-court-makes-easier-sue-job-discrimination-forced-109348835
Mullings takes over discus world lead with big 69.67m throw: Ralford Mullings threw a massive personal best and world leading 69.67m to win the men’s discus ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/06/mullings-takes-discus-world-lead-big-69-67m-throw/
Welcome to Casa Venus, a LGBT-Led Hotel That’s Radically Redefining Hospitality: The hotel, the first in San Cristóbal de Las Casas to be staffed by a mostly ...
globalpressjournal.com/americas/mexico/welcome-casa-venus-lgbt-led-hotel-thats-radically-redefining-hospitality/
Once the protecting power of Armenia: Russia is apparently withdrawing soldiers from Nagorno-Karabakh
n-tv.de/politik/Russland-zieht-offenbar-Soldaten-aus-Berg-Karabach-ab-article24879142.html
Harry and Meghan spotted hand in hand before charity polo match: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were seen smiling together before Harry’s polo match in aid of ...
standard.co.uk/news/uk/meghan-duchess-sussex-wellington-netflix-b1151246.html
Nasa: Photographer impressively shows decades of sexual discrimination: For decades, NASA excluded queer people from its programs. The photographer Mackenzie ...
stern.de/panorama/wissen/nasa--fotografin-zeigt-eindruecklich-jahrzehnte-sexueller-diskriminierung-34636988.html
Texas proves DEI programs aren't just wasteful – they've failed. Focus on merit instead.
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/04/08/dei-ban-texas-colleges-workplace-focus-merit/73221580007/
Consumers Hate ‘Price Discrimination,’ but They Sure Love a Discount: The Wendy’s debacle is a warning shot for brands: If you want to play with prices ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/06/business/economy/wendys-company-price-discrimination.html
Shabba Ranks, Maxi Priest headline World of Reggae Mega Concert - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
newsday.co.tt/2024/04/19/shabba-ranks-maxi-priest-headline-world-of-reggae-mega-concert/
Faculty diversity at universities lags behind students: Watchdog: A report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released Tuesday found faculty diversity ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/4583331-faculty-diversity-at-universities-lags-behind-students-watchdog/
No rest for Rodgers! Controversial New York Jets quarterback continues Achilles recovery with...
dailymail.co.uk/sport/nfl/article-13333557/Aaron-Rodgers-New-York-Jets-Achilles-Covid-AIDs-Garrett-Wilson.html
Quick Glance: Controversy Surrounding Aaron Rodgers' HIV Remarks
- Aaron Rodgers, the New York Jets quarterback, is facing strong online criticism for his contentious statements.
- Recently surfaced comments made by Aaron Rodgers regarding HIV have sparked significant backlash on social media.
- In a podcast episode from March, Rodgers alleged that the HIV/AIDS crisis of the 1980s was deliberately orchestrated by the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases with government assistance.
- Additionally, Rodgers has voiced disapproval of the handling of both health crises by Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former chief medical advisor to the U.S. president.
On Teams With WalkGood Wellness on Apparel, Sneaker Capsule: The collaboration features On's Cloudrunner 2 sneaker, Core jacket, shorts and a T-shirt ...
wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/on-walkgood-wellness-apparel-sneaker-collab-1236336169/
Fire destroys Jamaican restaurant in SW Atlanta : Firefighters battled a blaze Saturday at a Jamaican restaurant in southwest Atlanta.
ajc.com/news/crime/fire-breaks-out-near-sw-atlanta-restaurant/2S4IN5XNMRGILKAHBMBXM7HB4A/
Quick Glance: Analyzing the Pyrocene: The Era of Fire We Created
- The author's experience with a wildfire crew in the Grand Canyon led to expertise in fire.
- Fire is crucial to life on Earth and has a close relationship with humans.
- Human history is intertwined with fire use, from cooking food to the industrial revolution.
- Earth has transitioned from burning living landscapes to burning fossil fuels, impacting the planet globally.
Debbie Allen Explains How Whoopi Goldberg Got Involved With ‘A Different World’ AIDS Episode
hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/debbie-allen-whoopi-goldberg-a-different-world-aids-episode-1235876902/
CARIBBEAT: Team Jamaica Bickle org aids Jamaican athletes at Penn Relays: There will be three days of intense international competition at the University of ...
nydailynews.com/2024/04/21/caribbeat-team-jamaica-bickle-org-aids-jamaican-athletes-at-penn-relays/
Aaron Rodgers' HIV Comments Spark Furious Backlash: The New York Jets quarterback has become known for sharing his controversial opinions and he is currently ...
newsweek.com/aaron-rodgers-hiv-comments-backlash-1891122
HIV: Foundation trains women on preventing mother-to-child transmission: The AIDS Healthcare Foundation has trained women living with the Human Immunodeficiency ...
punchng.com/hiv-foundation-trains-women-on-preventing-mother-to-child-transmission/
HIV: UNILAG don asks FG to adopt fourth-generation screening kits: Akanmu, who is a Consultant Haematologist at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital ...
punchng.com/hiv-unilag-don-asks-fg-to-adopt-fourth-generation-screening-kits/
Lizard specimen to be repatriated from Scotland to Jamaica: A 170-year-old lizard specimen is to be returned to its Jamaican homeland from a Scottish university ...
heraldscotland.com/news/24262430.lizard-specimen-repatriated-scotland-jamaica/
Jamaican restaurant opening at Bristol’s Harbourside this summer: A few neighbours living nearby had raised concerns about noise, but didn't attend a ...
bristolpost.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/new-jamaican-restaurant-opening-bristols-9232927
Africa: Empower African Youth So They Can Put an End to Aids: Ahead of the largest French-language international conference on AIDS--to take place in Yaoundé ...
allafrica.com/stories/202404190018.html
2024 revival of 'Rent' seeks to raise awareness for HIV/AIDS: 9Works Theatrical again brings to life the classic, to raise an even deeper understanding about ...
news.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2024/4/18/2024-revival-of-rent-seeks-to-raise-awareness-for-hiv-aids-632
Report: Sexually transmitted infections climb on Long Island: Diagnoses of early syphilis and chlamydia on Long Island have ticked up, according to the state ...
newsday.com/news/health/sexually-transmitted-infections-long-island-increase-new-york-state-department-of-health-a7pzof1q
Fun things to do in and around Columbus this weekend: Bruce Springsteen's long-awaited concert, basketball all-stars, AIDS Walk Ohio, WWE wrestling and several ...
dispatch.com/story/entertainment/events/2024/04/17/whats-happening-this-weekend-in-and-around-central-ohio/73306138007/
Gloria Reuben is 'most proud' that her ER character, the HIV-positive Dr. Boulet, was able to live on
ew.com/gloria-reuben-reflects-on-legacy-er-character-jeanie-boulet-proud-lived-8631336
Revelations from two special weeks in Uganda: Now look just eight years ahead, and visualise a Kampala which has been balkanised by potholes and streets with ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/columnists/charles-onyango-obbo/revelations-from-two-special-weeks-in-uganda-4592896
Bernie’s moonshot for long COVID | Editorial: We’re living through a repeat of the mistake we made in the early days of AIDS, ignoring the problem ...
nj.com/opinion/2024/04/bernies-moonshot-for-long-covid-editorial.html
Colin Smith: Family share son's heartbreaking final words: The parents of Colin Smith from Newport, who died from AIDS in 1990 after being treated with infected ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24255958.colin-smith-family-share-sons-heartbreaking-final-words/
Four men, including Jamaican, arrested with two loaded 9mm guns, Fernander says: Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander said yesterday that police arrested ...
thenassauguardian.com/news/four-men-including-jamaican-arrested-with-two-loaded-9mm-guns-fernander-says/article_12a2a042-fb6d-11ee-b047-4bcdf3a380a3.html
Understanding HIVAIDS testing and counseling standards in Kenya: HIV testing standards are rigorously regulated by both the Ministry of Health's National ...
standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001493195/understanding-hivaids-testing-and-counseling-standards-in-kenya
Colin Smith: Parents discover doctor ignored own rules: A 10-month-old baby was infected with HIV after a top doctor ignored their own rules
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24250806.colin-smith-parents-discover-doctor-ignored-rules/
Overcoming the stigma: Celebrities who bravely shared personal HIV journeys: These local and foreign celebrities are using their platforms to openly share their ...
rappler.com/entertainment/celebrities/personal-hiv-journeys-overcoming-stigma/
Jamaican Pepper Steak | America's Test Kitchen Recipe
americastestkitchen.com/recipes/15480-jamaican-pepper-steak
COVID can quietly linger in your body long after getting sick. What does that mean?
sacbee.com/news/nation-world/national/article287566985.html
NACA congratulates Muslims on Eid-el-Fitr: The Director General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS, Dr Temitope Ilori, on Wednesday ...
punchng.com/naca-congratulates-muslims-on-eid-el-fitr/
Who is Nickecoy Bramwell, the Jamaican athlete who broke Bolt's record at the age of 16?
marca.com/en/more-sports/2024/04/09/661574b0268e3e45488b45ab.html
When the ORF announces. An intervention and a memoir by Robert Zangerle
falter.at/seuchenkolumne/20240409/wenn-der-orf-verlautbart-eine-intervention-und-eine-erinnerung-von-robert-zangerle
Bishop urges exercises for healthier living : He says physical fitness exercises should not wait for a single day in the year
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/bishop-urges-exercises-for-healthier-living--4581854
Coachella festival wants billboard on sexually transmitted diseases removed: The AIDS Healthcare Foundation’s message near the Indio concert site advertises free ...
pressenterprise.com/2024/04/04/coachella-festival-wants-billboard-on-sexually-transmitted-diseases-removed/
Radiant: The Life and Line of Keith Haring by Brad Gooch review – from the subway to the gift shop
theguardian.com/books/2024/apr/07/radiant-the-life-and-line-of-keith-haring-by-brad-gooch-review-from-the-subway-to-the-gift-shop
Three authors vie for biggest literary prize in Caribbean: Books by authors from the US Virgin Islands, Trinidad and Tobago, and Jamaica have won the poetry ...
trinidadexpress.com/news/local/three-authors-vie-for-biggest-literary-prize-in-caribbean/article_6cf97b4c-f483-11ee-8464-4b79ae263a35.html
10 Cornmeal Recipes, From Cornbreads to Hushpuppies and Beyond: A collection of our favorite recipes that showcase the versatility of cornmeal ...
seriouseats.com/cornmeal-recipes-8601289
Usain Bolt's long-standing youth world record BROKEN by teenage Jamaican sprinting star who beat...
dailymail.co.uk/sport/othersports/article-13275043/Usain-Bolts-long-standing-youth-400m-record-BROKEN-teenage-Jamaican-sprinting-star-beat-rest-field-0-7-seconds.html
CHARES gets support from local Chinese community: ST James, Jamaica – The Centre for HIV/AIDS and Research Education and Services (CHARES) received a much-needed ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/06/chares-gets-support-local-chinese-community/
Burnley Mechanics reggae roots success sows seed for future gigs: THE visit of Jamaican roots reggae icon Horace Andy to Burnley Mechanics Theatre has been ...
lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/24234702.burnley-mechanics-reggae-roots-success-sows-seed-future-gigs/
My Family Kept My Dad's Secret For Years. I Wasn't Prepared For What Telling The Truth Would Mean.
huffpost.com/entry/family-secret-dad-hiv-aids_n_65f22a13e4b09953f2f8aa6a
MPs rally religious and cultural leaders on HIV & AIDS fight: “We can’t address HIV issues without bringing everyone on board," says legislator ...
newvision.co.ug/articledetails/NV_185219
4 Times PWDs Accused KFC of Discrimination in Different Countries: Upon entering the restaurant, a female manager said wheelchairs were prohibited and insisted ...
fij.ng/article/4-times-pwds-accused-kfc-of-discrimination-in-different-countries/
Quick Glance: KFC Discrimination Allegations in Various Countries
- Public outrage towards KFC branch in Nigeria following discrimination incident
- Report uncovers four cases of discrimination against wheelchair users by KFC between 2016 and 2021
- From blocked ramps in Canada to mockery of a deaf woman in the USA
- KFC outlets in different countries under scrutiny for discrimination against people with disabilities
Trump campaign assails Biden for declaring March 31, Easter Sunday, as Transgender Day of Visibility
apnews.com/article/biden-easter-transgender-trans-trump-2acc05052d01272ed21ab83f32d99a77
Quick Glance: White House Responds to 'Dishonest' Republican Criticism of Biden's Transgender Proclamation on Easter
- The White House is pushing back against misleading criticism from top Republicans of President Joe Biden for issuing a proclamation in support of transgender people on Easter.
- A spokesman for the president rejected attacks from the House speaker and others claiming Biden's message for the Transgender Day of Visibility contradicts Christianity.
- Biden has issued a proclamation marking March 31 as the Transgender Day of Visibility every year since taking office in 2021.
- Biden allies are also challenging the attacks and highlighting that the criticism this Easter weekend also involves an egg art contest for the annual Easter Egg Roll at the White House.
Two Jamaican refs selected to officiate at Olympic tournament this summer: KINGSTON, Jamaica — Two Jamaican FIFA referees, Daneon Parchment and Odette Hamilton ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/04/two-jamaican-refs-selected-officiate-olympic-tournament-summer/
UN body approves first resolution protecting rights of intersex people : The United Nations Human Rights Council voted Thursday to adopt a first-of-its-kind ...
thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4574605-un-body-approves-first-resolution-protecting-rights-of-intersex-people/
LGBT adults more likely to experience discrimination in the exam room: Negative interactions with the health care system can hurt patient health.
axios.com/2024/04/03/lgbt-health-care-discrimination
French parliament backs bill against hair discrimination: MPs vote in favour of a bill that will penalise workplace discrimination based on hair.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68685292
‘Bunny Shaw’ scores brace as Man City’s women beat Liverpool in WSL: Manchester City moved three points clear of Chelsea at the top of the Women's Super League ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/30/bunny-shaw-scores-brace-as-man-citys-women-beat-liverpool-in-wsl/
Ang Lee Blames 2006 Academy Awards Loss On Discrimination Against ‘Brokeback Mountain’
deadline.com/2024/03/ang-lee-blames-academy-awards-loss-discrimination-brokeback-mountain-1235872356/
Ye Is Sued for Hostile Work Environment at Donda Academy and Yeezy: A former employee sued the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, claiming a hostile work ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/02/arts/music/kanye-west-lawsuit-donda.html
Quick Glance: Kanye West Accused in Legal Documents of Threatening and Discriminating Against Donda Academy Students
- A new lawsuit alleges that Kanye West is accused in legal documents of threatening and discriminating against Donda Academy students.
- Trevor Phillips, a former Yeezy employee, claimed in the court documents obtained by Page Six that West made antisemitic remarks to his Donda Academy students and threatened them.
- Phillips also claimed that West arbitrarily fired him during one of his Sunday Services in May 2023.
- He aims to receive general and special damages exceeding $35,000, attorneys’ fees, and an injunction preventing West from opening any type of school for kids under 18 in California.
Trump Allies Plan to Reinterpret Civil Rights Laws to Protect White People: Report
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/trump-allies-civil-rights-laws-protect-white-people-1234997143/
Jamaican striker Michail Antonio nets goal for West Ham despite disappointing defeat
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/30/jamaican-striker-michail-antonio-nets-goal-for-west-ham-despite-disappointing-defeat/
Saharan dust smothers Switzerland, southeast France: GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — An exceptionally rare haze of Saharan dust cloaked Switzerland and southeastern ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/30/saharan-dust-smothers-switzerland-southeast-france/
For Easter, Bake This Jamaican Spice Bun: This classic Jamaican treat is bold, bright and vibrant, and central to the holiday.
nytimes.com/2024/03/22/dining/easter-jamaican-spice-bun.html
NYC kindergarten students learning about penises, vulvas through city's HIV/AIDS curriculum
nypost.com/2024/03/30/us-news/nyc-kindergarten-students-learning-about-penises-vulvas-through-citys-hiv-aids-curriculum/
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