The new Netflix reboot of “Good Times” is, for good reason, being roundly criticized for trafficking in Black stereotypes and serving as more of a spoof of the classic 1970s TV series than a tribute to the original show, which was created by Eric Monte and Mike Evans and produced by Norman Lear. There were certainly tricky issues around the representation of Black characters in the original series, which premiered in 1974, especially around the elder Evans son, J.J. (played by comedian Jimmie...
Chelsea will aim to bounce back from their midweek humiliation against Arsenal when they face Aston Villa this weekend, live on talkSPORT. The Blues were beaten 5-0 at the Emirates on Tuesday, wit
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Almost £13m will be spent on energy efficiency improvements to 350 back-to-back houses in Armley and Holbeck. Designed to combat fuel poverty and cold-related illnesses, the project will see repairs carried out, external wall and attic insulation fitted and new doors and windows installed if needed. Improvements will be carried out on 250 homes in Holbeck and 100 in Armley. Parts of Armley eligible for the scheme include the Cedars, which is in the ten per cent most deprived areas of the UK. A...
The Iowa basketball star claimed the award on Tuesday night. The James E. Sullivan Award goes to the most outstanding athlete at the college or Olympic level in the US.
Manchester United welcome Burnley to Old Trafford this weekend aiming to make it consecutive wins and end the season strongly. The Red Devils were forced to come from behind twice against bot
Gio Reyna has been handed back-to-back starts at club level for the first time in six months, with the USMNT ace figuring again for Nottingham Forest.
Indiana State Police and the Drug Enforcement Administration will sponsor the 26th nationwide Prescription Drug Take Back initiative Saturday. Continue reading at The Republic News.
The 2024 NFL Draft is upon us, and each team will soon be on the clock. Here’s how much time is allotted for each pick and a look at the process behind submitting a selection.
It’s the perfect time to get back into the garden and start getting ready for the summer months ahead. As the soil starts to warm up all sorts of wildlife-friendly plants can be added to the garden to encourage pollinator insects – especially bees. With 25 species of bumblebees and more than 250 species of solitary bees, many can be tempted into your garden if you choose plants carefully. Some of the best include herbs such as rosemary, borage and thyme; annuals like wallflowers, nigella and...
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Teacher and artist Isabel Manley reflects on how the modern world warped our relationship to time – and how we can begin to rethink it Continue reading