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05/28/2026

Clarence B. Jones, a top civil rights activist and lawyer who was a companion of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr, has died. He was 95.

Jones was one of the organizers of the 1963 March on Washington, where King delivered the epic speech and helped push for passage of the Voting Rights Act two years later, which lifted legal barriers preventing African Americans from voting.

Until his death Friday at an assisted living facility in Cupertino, California, Jones remained a keeper of King’s legacy and a vocal critic of attempts to undermine the gains African Americans have made since the civil rights battles in the 1960s.

Just last month, Jones criticized President Donald Trump’s push to redraw congressional maps as an effort to weaken Black voting power.

“The problem is Trump is living in a world that doesn’t exist anymore,” Jones said in an appearance at the San Francisco International Film Festival. said Clarence B. Jones in his criticism towards U.S President Donald Trump.

05/25/2026

Monday, May 25 a federal holiday in the United States of America in honor of U.S. military troops who died in service.

Happy Memorial Day.

05/25/2026

Afrobeats singer Davido from his Instagram story posted a Picture with the Caption : Newly Sworn in President of the Federal Republic of Benin , as he shares a picture of him with President Romuald Wagdani.

Nigerian Business Mogul Aliko Dangote also attended the inauguration ceremony as well others dignitaries, business executives, and more.

05/24/2026

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Celebrate 100 years of Route 66 in Springfield, Illinois, where classic road trip memories, iconic stops, and Mother Road nostalgia are being celebrated all year long.

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05/24/2026

Pictures from Today inauguration ceremony of President-Elect HE. Romuald Wadagni.

At the Marina Palace, The Presidential Office and residence of Benin’s Head of State, H.E Romuald Wadgani is seen in a brief discussion then escorting his predecessor H.E Patrice Talon , as he leaves the Marina Palace after leading the western African country from the 6 April 2016 – 24 May 2026.

For the past three decades , The Republic of Benin has shown a steady peaceful transition of power between current and former Presidents, settling an outstanding example of democracy in Africa.

05/24/2026

Romuald Wadagni, Benin former finance minister, who secured 94% of the vote at the April 12th election held in the western African country, sworn on this day as 9th elected President of his country.

Pictures from his inauguration ceremony held in Cotonou capital of Benin.

He succeeds Patrice Talon, who had led the ​West African nation since 2016 and stepped down after two terms, ​in line with constitutional limits.

05/24/2026

Shaquille O’Neal and his son Shaqir both graduated in the same week 🎓

Shaqir graduated from Sacramento State, while Shaq earned his second master’s from LSU 👏

(📸: Shaq/IG)

05/21/2026

Breaking : A man jailed over Charlie Kirk post wins a lawsuit settlement in the state of Tennesse.

“I am pleased my First Amendment rights have been vindicated,” Bushart said in a statement announcing the settlement Wednesday. “The people’s freedom to participate in civil discourse is crucial to a healthy democracy. I am looking forward to moving on and spending time with my family.” Larry Bushart added.

The 61-year-old retired police officer spent 37 days behind bars before authorities dropped the felony charge against him in October of last year.

Tennessee officials agreed to pay $835,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by a man by Bushart.

05/19/2026

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05/17/2026

The super fight everyone wants to see opposing Francis Ngannou to Jon Jones back onto the table after Ngannou returns with a K.O in 3 minutes for his first MMA fight since October 2025.

“I’ve got to try to focus on getting out of my UFC contract,” Jones said. “That’s going to be the difficult part if this fight is going to happen.” Says Jon Jones

Jones added that he doesn’t believe Dana White is interested in doing business with Ngannou, making a co-promotion with Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) the most realistic path to making the bout a reality.

“If we can get out of my contract, that would be great.”

Via NetflixSports