Muhammad Ali, crowned heavyweight champion in 1964 after defeating Sonny Liston in perhaps the biggest upset in boxing history, represented for many an unforgivable brand of blackness during the 1960s. The formerly named Cassius Clay announced his membership in the Nation of Islam immediately after winning the title. For a short time, he brandished his friendship with Malcolm X as a political sword and made no bones about his dedication to the Nation of Islam's political activism. The two men toured the United Nations and walked the streets of Harlem trailed by reporters and photographers. … [Read more...] about Protesting made these athletes patriots
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Here’s what you need to know about Inauguration Day
After participating in the inaugural ceremony and a visit to Arlington National Cemetery, Biden and Harris will receive a military escort from 15th Street to the White House. The escort will include the U.S. Army Band, a Joint Service Honor Guard, and the Commander-in-Chief’s Guard and Fife and Drum Corps from the 3rd U.S. Infantry “The Old Guard.” … [Read more...] about Here’s what you need to know about Inauguration Day
Black Lives Matter Celebrates MLK Day with ‘Twerk on Washington’ Video
Black Lives Matter also framed last week’s unrest at the Capitol as driven by a “mob of white supremacists” as part of “an attempt to overturn Trump’s defeat in the election,” echoing Democrat and left-wing news media narratives: … [Read more...] about Black Lives Matter Celebrates MLK Day with ‘Twerk on Washington’ Video
Convicted murderer who stuffed girlfriend in suitcase gets 25-years-to-life sentence
The judge denied both requests. She called Bell a “serious danger to society” and said there were no mitigating circumstances that would cause her to impose a lesser sentence. She also ordered Bell to reimburse the $7,000 cost of Louis’ funeral. … [Read more...] about Convicted murderer who stuffed girlfriend in suitcase gets 25-years-to-life sentence
Pressure Builds on Biden Admin to Prosecute Trump for ‘Treason’
Even before Jan. 6, some Democrats felt Trump and his close associates were vulnerable to criminal prosecution on other fronts, including his possible obstruction of justice in the course of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into his campaign’s ties with Russia in 2016. The day before the riot, Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC), the third-ranking Democrat in the House and a key Biden ally, expressed hope that DOJ might prosecute Trump for urging the Georgia Secretary of State to toss out the state’s presidential election result, after a call between the two men leaked. … [Read more...] about Pressure Builds on Biden Admin to Prosecute Trump for ‘Treason’
