Amazing Grace: The slave trade links of the ‘most beloved’ song in the US Alamy Amazing Grace might be the ultimate song of redemption, steeped in two centuries of black history, but its writer had also been a slave ship captain. "It's electrifying," says James Walvin, author of the new book Amazing Grace: The Cultural History of the Beloved Hymn. …
Washington CNN — Russia has pummeled Ukrainian cities with missile and drone strikes for much of the past month, targeting civilians and large swaths of the country’s critical infrastructure. “Imagine your ordinary day in the face of constant disruptions of power or water supply, mobile communication or everything combined.” ‘Big, showy public response’ Cyber operations aimed at industrial plants can …
The federal government is inviting organisations in cashless welfare card zones to set up employment hubs, but there are ongoing concerns about the system's design. "The cashless debit card has provided practical support for people to stabilise their lives, but now that they are we want to make sure that we're supporting them into work," she said. "We're really pleased …
David Olney, a native of Rhode Island, was part of the music scene in Nashville, Tennessee for decades and had recorded more than 20 albums. David Olney, a folk singer who wrote songs recorded by Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris, died following a heart attack while performing in Florida, his publicist said Sunday. Olney, a native of Rhode Island, was …
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