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Defining “Woke” and “Wokeness” – by Helen Pluckrose
The arguments about what is and isn’t “woke,” how to properly define “woke” and whether it is a positive term originating in African American Vernacular English to describe being alert to social injustice and particularly racism, or a pejorative created by the far-right to denigrate & dismiss anybody who opposes racism or other bigotries are …
Singer Helen Reddy, known for ‘I Am Woman,’ dies at 78 in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Australian singer Helen Reddy, best known for the feminist anthem “I Am Woman,” has died at age 78 in Los Angeles. During a career that spanned nearly four decades, Reddy released 18 studio albums, with eight hits landing at No. 1 on Billboard’s adult contemporary chart. She also acted in films …
Helen Reddy, ‘I am woman’ and ‘Delta Dawn’ singer, has died
“It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Helen Reddy, on the afternoon of September 29th 2020 in Los Angeles. She was a wonderful Mother, Grandmother and a truly formidable woman,” said a statement attributed to her children Traci and Jordan. The Australian singer was also known for “Delta …
BREAKING | Helen Zille wins DA federal council chair vote
Former DA leader Helen Zille has won the race to be the DA’s new federal council chairperson, completing a dramatic comeback within the party she once led. After a highly-anticipated internal campaign, Zille won out after 155 party delegates voted for their preferred candidate at a federal council meeting at DA headquarters in Bruma, Johannesburg …
PBS Acquires BBC Helen Hunt & Sean Bean Drama – Deadline
PBS has acquired Helen Hunt-fronted British drama World on Fire. The public broadcaster will air the BBC series, which is produced by Victoria producer Mammoth Screen on its Masterpiece strand. The announcement was made by Masterpiece Executive Producer Rebecca Eaton at the TCA summer press tour. The drama is written by The A Word’s Peter Bowker; it …
