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July 4th 2010 marks the centennial celebration of when the first Black Heavyweight Champion of the World defiantly turned back the challenge of the initial ‘great white hope’ in ‘The Fight Of The Century’ at Reno, Nevada. While most of ‘white’ Amerikkka celebrated their ‘independence’, Jack Johnson crashed their parade by knocking out their latest […]

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People For The Ethical Treatment are speaking out against an upcoming television show featuring heavyweight boxing champ Mike Tyson racing pigeons. As previously reported, Tyson signed on for the Animal Planet’s latest reality show, “Taking on Tyson” featuring the boxer and a band of the racing birds. According to PETA, Tyson’s “Taking On Tyson” is […]

A middle school teacher in Minnesota is facing jail time after police say she drunkenly attacked a man and bit off part of his ear. Sixth grade teacher Susan Mukuhi Mwarabu was arrested Sunday after police were called by two men at a diner. According to the Pioneer Press, Mwarabu was with friends at the […]

Following the footsteps of Three-Six Mafia, Nas is also eying on winning a golden man as well. According to Billboard, Nas’ song Legendary which was filmed for the Mike Tyson documentary could possibly be nominated for an Oscar. If nominated, Nas would have to compete against four other songs in the “Original Song” category at […]

In a move that goes against the current political grain, the United States Justice Department is refusing to pardon Jack Johnson of his convictions. The legendary fighter was the first Black heavyweight champion of the world; seemingly unstoppable, America looked to a “Great White Hope” to officially dethrone him. When that particular venture failed, the […]

Mike Tyson was arrested in Los Angeles last night on suspicion of battery charges. Police arrested the heavyweight after he allegedly punched a photographer in the face leaving a trail of blood on the ground. He was later released after he posted his $20,000 bail but not before he was booked for suspicion of misdemeanor […]

A resolution was approved by Congress on Wednesday that is urging to give a pardon to Jack Johnson for being wrongfully convicted and imprisoned for having romantic ties with a Caucasian woman. To school young thundercats out there that are unaware, Johnson was the first Black heavyweight boxing champion. In 1913, Johnson was the victim […]