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I’m going to say something that shouldn’t be controversial, but it is…
Larry Hoover is not a political prisoner.
Let’s be clear: The Gangster Disciples have terrorized Black communities for nearly 60 years—through murder, drug trafficking, extortion, and the destruction of countless lives. There is nothing redemptive or revolutionary about that legacy.
i’m not arguing as to whether Mr. Hoover has been rehabilitated or deserves a second chance. I am arguing that making him into a hero and a political prisoner, the likes of former Black Panthers and former Black liberation Army members, is dead wrong.
Donald Trump didn’t pardon Larry Hoover out of compassion, principle, or justice. He did it to pander—plain and simple. Pander to a segment of the Black community enamored with the folklore of gang leaders, misled by celebrity endorsements from people like Kanye West.
And no, Chance the Rapper—Larry Hoover is not some Malcolm or Mandela. He didn’t suffer under the system for fighting for Black people. He preyed on them. He didn’t build our communities. He helped bleed them dry.
Yes, we have every reason to distrust a racist and unjust criminal justice system that has caged far too many of our people for simply being Black. But conflating legitimate resistance with organized crime is dangerous. There are many freedom fighters who deserve justice. Larry Hoover is not one of them.
We can—and must—condemn police violence, mass incarceration, and systemic racism, without rewriting the history of gang violence as though it was community activism. That’s not liberation. That’s confusion.
Stop turning gangsters into heroes. Our people deserve better.
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Farewell to a Legend: Last Surviving Buffalo Soldier, Robert W. Dixon, Dies at 103
Today, we honor the extraordinary life of Robert Walter Dixon, the last surviving Buffalo Soldier, who passed away on November 15, 2024, at the age of 103.
Born in 1921 in Manhattan, Dixon enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1941 at the start of World War II. He proudly served as a corporal in the Buffalo Soldiers regiment, where he and his fellow troops trained cadets at West Point in horseback riding and mounted tactics. These soldiers not only served their country but also broke barriers in the face of segregation and inequality.
After the war, Dixon continued to exemplify leadership and service. He worked at IBM in Poughkeepsie, rising to become a manager before retiring in 1977. In his later years, he dedicated himself to his community in Albany, serving as a pastor and a civic leader. He chaired the city's Community Police Review Board and led efforts to memorialize the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
In 2021, Dixon returned to West Point for the dedication of a monument honoring the Buffalo Soldiers, a powerful reminder of the regiment's contributions and his role in shaping history.
Robert W. Dixon’s life was one of resilience, courage, and service. His passing marks the end of an era, closing the chapter on the living legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers. He leaves behind his wife, Georgia, and an enduring impact on the country he served.
Rest in power, Corporal Robert W. Dixon. Your legacy will never be forgotten.
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When I wrote Black Panther I created Shuri so both my son and daughter could dress as the character for Halloween. After the movie debuted, a third of the kids at their elementary school, of all races, came as Black Panther or Shuri.
Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson Jackson spearheaded a multimillion-dollar renovation of Spelman College's fine arts building and were honored at the mural reveal. The couple discovered their passion for acting and each other while attending Morehouse and Spelman College.
The center is now named the LaTanya Richardson Jackson and Samuel L. Jackson Performing Arts Center! #BlackExcellence
Why is no one talking about the situation that is unfolding in Congo 🇨🇩. Many children and women have lost hope in life, Please let’s support and help them. Thanks.