Twitter fixed it but several accounts were limited for violating the platform’s rules after users tweeted messages that included the word “Memphis.” Source
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Beyonce and daughter Blue Ivy Carter make Grammys history
Beyonce became the most decorated female Grammys winner with 28 while her 9-year old daughter became the second-youngest Grammys winner ever. Source
New WTO boss on U.S. ties and addressing the COVID crisis
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala “humbled” to be 1st woman and 1st African to head the organization, but she’s focused on “many challenges” amid trade disputes and a pandemic. Source
Grammy Awards 2021: Winners, performances, highlights
Female performers including Beyoncé and Taylor Swift had a record-making night at the 2021 Grammy Awards, a jam-packed but socially distanced show highlighted by live music sorely absent during the pandemic era. Four female acts won the top four prizes Sunday, including Swift, who became the first female performer to win album of the year three times, while Beyoncé — with her 28th win — became the most decorated woman in Grammy history. H.E.R. won song of the year, Billie Eilish picked up record of the year and Megan Thee Stallion was named best new artist. CBS News’ Danya Bacchus reports. Source
Dozens more coup protesters killed in Myanmar
The death toll since takeover six weeks ago appeared to top 100. The ruling junta declared martial law in parts Yangon, Myanmar’s largest city. Source
Beyoncé earns historic 28th Grammy and more award show highlights
Taylor Swift took her third Album of the Year honors while Best New Artist Megan Thee Stallion heated up the stage performing with Cardi B. Source
Best looks from the 2021 Grammy Awards
Trevor Noah of “The Daily Show” hosted the 63rd Grammy Awards ceremony from the Los Angeles Convention Center and, as with other awards shows during the pandemic, there was no audience for the event. Source
London police face scrutiny over Sarah Everard vigil
The officers’ tactics have been questioned and criticized by women activists and lawmakers from across the political spectrum after videos and images of women being pinned down went viral online. Source
Mickey Guyton sings powerful “Black Like Me” at Grammys
Guyton released “Black Like Me” in June 2020 on her Instagram and on Spotify’s marquee Hot Country playlist. Source
3/14/2021: Variants, The Prosecutor, Best Band in the Land
An in-depth look at coronavirus variants; Then, Prosecutor Kim Gardner’s fight to reform the St. Louis justice system; And, the story of New Orleans’ St. Augustine High School Marching Band. Source