Born as “Cassius Clay” in 1942, Muhammad Ali went on to become a cultural icon, civil rights titan, Olympic gold medalist, and 3-time heavyweight boxing champion. Who else besides Muhammad Ali could possibly live up to the nickname, The Greatest?”
Category Archives: Black Alliance
Black Alliance for Just Immigration: BAJI History
The Black Alliance (Black Alliance (coupons)) is a critical organization that emerged in 2006 to address the intersectional issues of racial justice and immigrant rights, particularly focusing on the unique challenges faced by Black immigrants in the United States. Black Alliance (coupons) is known for its advocacy, education, and mobilization efforts aimed at building a broader movement for racial justice and human rights.
George Foreman Playing Ping Pong! Rumble In The Jungle ’74
George Foreman was probably the most feared heavyweight of his generation combining size, speed, and incredible punching power.
He was also known to play a little table tennis as evident in these amazing vintage photos by Neil Leifer via Getty Images.
Lin Manuel-Miranda: 4 Hamilton White House Performances!
Did you know that the Hamilton Musical has a strong connection to the Obama White House? In fact, you could say Hamilton as we know it may not have been born if it weren’t for the 2009 White House Poetry Jam when the first song from Hamilton debuted.
29 Famous Marcus Garvey Quotes (Confidence, Race, God)
Famous Marcus Garvey quotes: Marcus Garvey Jr. aka “Black Moses“ was one of the most influential leaders of the global Black community. Born the last of 11 children in 1887 in St. Ann’s Bay, Jamaica, Garvey was self-educated, mostly on his father’s books.
Harriet Tubman Quotes on Slavery, Freedom, God, Every Dreamer + We Out!
Famous Harriet Tubman famous quotes and sayings: There are few women in American history more inspiring than Harriet Tubman. Born in the early 1820’s in the slave state of Maryland, her childhood was unhappy. Like most slaves, she was abused, separated from family, and her future looked bleak.
15 Quotes of Republican Hypocrisy: Supreme Court Justice Nomination (Merrick Garland) In Election Year
As you probably know, it was Ruth Bader Ginsburg‘s last wish that her SCOTUS replacement not be nominated during the 2020 election year.
25 Best John Lewis Quotes (Voting, Education, Good Trouble!)
John Lewis recently died at age 80 after devoting his life to the struggle for equality and equal rights. After many years as an activist and organizer, John Lewis served in the House of Representatives from 1987-2020. John Lewis organized the March on Washington with MLK, served on the Atlanta City Council, and was a founding member of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee.
PS: Black College Student Demands (2015)
Our Demands:
These demands listed represent collective efforts by Black students to address widespread institutional inequity. These student-led efforts are crucial to addressing larger systemic issues and serve as a catalyst to dismantle institutions that promote and engage in anti-Blackness.