Notable events mark the 146th day of 2004
A compact recap notes historical milestones from 1787 to 2004 and brief sports record claims. It lists the Constitutional Convention, Kennedy's moon goal, the American Airlines Flight 191 crash, and a birthday reference to Mike Myers, alongside a world-record sports claim and a note on the oldest written constitution.
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Philadelphia
George Washington
John F. Kennedy
American Airlines
Chicago
O'Hare International
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Robinson
Mike Myers
U.S
Cosby Sparks Controversy With blunt remarks on Black America
At a Washington ceremony marking Brown v. Board of Education’s 50th anniversary, Bill Cosby criticized Black parents for absenteeism and neglect, calling for accountability while praising his philanthropy to Black colleges. He cited high school dropout rates, language, and behavior as outcomes of parenting.
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Bill Cosby
Washington
Supreme Court
Brown v. Board of Education
United States
Cosby
America
Washington Post
Hamil Harris
White
Jesus
Africa
Shaniqua
Taliqua
Mohammed
Brown
Board of Education
Frank Savage
Howard University
H. Patrick Swygert
Brown Vs. Board of Education
Cal Thomas on welfare, leadership, and school choice
Cal Thomas argues welfare reform is needed to reduce dependence and improve outcomes for black children. He critiques liberal black leadership, links subsidies to illegitimacy, and advocates private schooling and family-focused solutions citing Cosby Show as a reference. He promotes his Fox News program and provides contact details.
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Democratic Party
Mark Green
National Center For Public Policy Research
Cosby
Nick
Bill Cosby
Cosby ridicules lower income blacks at Brown v. Board tribute
The Washington Post notes Bill Cosby blasted black communities during a Washington performance, describing them as knuckleheads and critiquing values and language. The show drew astonishment, laughter, and applause while Howard University’s president urged focus on broader issues.
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Bill Cosby
Washington
Brown v. Board of Education
Washington Post
Cosby
Post
Howard University
H. Patrick Swygert
Race talk and the Cosby moment in American discourse
Leonard Pitts Jr argues that both black and white voices avoid hard truths about racism and dysfunction. He asserts racism persists and shapes lives, yet cannot solely explain black underclass failure. The piece urges confronting issues beyond blame, urging personal responsibility and systemic change.
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Cosby
Lobster Omelet Breaks NYC Brunch Record at $1000
A writer recalls braving New York brunch lines and pricey menus. Norma’s at Le Parker Meridien serves a world’s most expensive omelet costing $1,000 with lobster and caviar, while other dishes push to high $700s. Journalists reportedly among the few buyers.
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Columbus Avenue
Sunday
New York Times
Sunday Times
Rosie
Neil Diamond
Norma’s
le Parker Meridien
Norma's
New York City
Disneyland
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