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Angela Bassett Meeting Tina Turner For The First Time On The Set Of “what’s Love Got To Do With It?”, 1993.

Angela Bassett Meeting Tina Turner For The First Time On The Set Of “what’s Love Got To Do With It?”, 1993.

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These are actual Freedom Riders, now elderly, sitting together decades after risking their lives to challenge segregation in the American South. he original courageous Freedom Riders movement began in 1961. The first group, organized by Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), had 13 original Freedom Riders: • 7 Black riders • 6 white riders They left Washington, D.C. on May 4, 1961, riding interstate buses into the Deep South to challenge segregation in bus terminals after Supreme Court rulings had already declared it unconstitutional. After brutal mob attacks in Alabama, including the firebombing of a bus in Anniston and savage beatings in Birmingham and Montgomery, more activists joined. The movement quickly expanded beyond the original 13. By the end of 1961, more than 400 Freedom Riders had participated across the South. Many were arrested and sent to Mississippi’s notorious Parchman Prison. Hezekiah Watkins At just 13 years old, Watkins became the youngest Freedom Rider ever arrested. His involvement happened almost by accident when he went to the Jackson, Mississippi, Greyhound station to see the riders arrive. In the chaos, he was swept up by police and sent to the notorious Parchman State Penitentiary. Initially placed on death row to intimidate him, he spent several days in the prison before being released. This traumatic experience did not deter him; he went on to become a lifelong activist, dedicated to educating others about the struggle for justice in Mississippi. Joan Trumpauer Mulholland A rare figure in the movement, Mulholland was a white woman from a privileged Southern background who turned her back on social expectations to fight for racial equality. By the time she joined the Freedom Rides, she was already a seasoned activist involved in sit-ins. In 1961, she was imprisoned in Parchman for over two months. She later became the first white student to enroll at Tougaloo College, a historically Black institution, and was a primary organizer for the 1963 March on Washington. She famously survived a near-lynching during the Woolworth’s lunch counter sit-in. Ameen Tuunagane (Willie James) Known during the movement as Willie James, Tuunagane was a relentless civil rights organizer and Freedom Rider. He was part of the waves of activists who traveled to Jackson, Mississippi, to challenge Jim Crow laws. His work extended far beyond the buses; he was deeply involved in voter registration drives and community organizing, often operating in high-risk areas where the threat of police and vigilante violence was constant. His commitment focused on the intersection of political power and basic human dignity. Carol Ruth Silver A recent law school graduate at the time, Silver joined the Freedom Rides to put her legal principles into practice. She was arrested in Jackson and, like many others, served time in Parchman Penitentiary. During her incarceration, she kept a secret diary on scraps of paper, documenting the harrowing conditions and the psychological tactics used by guards. Her later career was defined by this experience; she became a prominent lawyer and politician in San Francisco, continuing her advocacy for civil rights and educational reform for decades. Kredelle Pettway Pettway was a dedicated activist who participated in the movement during the height of the 1960s racial tensions. As a young woman, she joined the ranks of those demanding the desegregation of public facilities in Alabama and Mississippi. Her contribution highlights the essential role of local youth and women in maintaining the momentum of the movement. She faced the constant threat of the Ku Klux Klan and state-sanctioned violence, standing firm in the belief that the "separate but equal" doctrine was a moral and legal failure.

These are actual Freedom Riders, now elderly, sitting together decades after risking their lives to challenge segregation in the American South. he original courageous Freedom Riders movement began in 1961. The first group, organized by Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), had 13 original Freedom Riders: • 7 Black riders • 6 white riders They left Washington, D.C. on May 4, 1961, riding interstate buses into the Deep South to challenge segregation in bus terminals after Supreme Court rulings had already declared it unconstitutional. After brutal mob attacks in Alabama, including the firebombing of a bus in Anniston and savage beatings in Birmingham and Montgomery, more activists joined. The movement quickly expanded beyond the original 13. By the end of 1961, more than 400 Freedom Riders had participated across the South. Many were arrested and sent to Mississippi’s notorious Parchman Prison. Hezekiah Watkins At just 13 years old, Watkins became the youngest Freedom Rider ever arrested. His involvement happened almost by accident when he went to the Jackson, Mississippi, Greyhound station to see the riders arrive. In the chaos, he was swept up by police and sent to the notorious Parchman State Penitentiary. Initially placed on death row to intimidate him, he spent several days in the prison before being released. This traumatic experience did not deter him; he went on to become a lifelong activist, dedicated to educating others about the struggle for justice in Mississippi. Joan Trumpauer Mulholland A rare figure in the movement, Mulholland was a white woman from a privileged Southern background who turned her back on social expectations to fight for racial equality. By the time she joined the Freedom Rides, she was already a seasoned activist involved in sit-ins. In 1961, she was imprisoned in Parchman for over two months. She later became the first white student to enroll at Tougaloo College, a historically Black institution, and was a primary organizer for the 1963 March on Washington. She famously survived a near-lynching during the Woolworth’s lunch counter sit-in. Ameen Tuunagane (Willie James) Known during the movement as Willie James, Tuunagane was a relentless civil rights organizer and Freedom Rider. He was part of the waves of activists who traveled to Jackson, Mississippi, to challenge Jim Crow laws. His work extended far beyond the buses; he was deeply involved in voter registration drives and community organizing, often operating in high-risk areas where the threat of police and vigilante violence was constant. His commitment focused on the intersection of political power and basic human dignity. Carol Ruth Silver A recent law school graduate at the time, Silver joined the Freedom Rides to put her legal principles into practice. She was arrested in Jackson and, like many others, served time in Parchman Penitentiary. During her incarceration, she kept a secret diary on scraps of paper, documenting the harrowing conditions and the psychological tactics used by guards. Her later career was defined by this experience; she became a prominent lawyer and politician in San Francisco, continuing her advocacy for civil rights and educational reform for decades. Kredelle Pettway Pettway was a dedicated activist who participated in the movement during the height of the 1960s racial tensions. As a young woman, she joined the ranks of those demanding the desegregation of public facilities in Alabama and Mississippi. Her contribution highlights the essential role of local youth and women in maintaining the momentum of the movement. She faced the constant threat of the Ku Klux Klan and state-sanctioned violence, standing firm in the belief that the "separate but equal" doctrine was a moral and legal failure.

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Michael Jackson iconic handshake with Biggie while Janet was giving a speech (1995)

Michael Jackson iconic handshake with Biggie while Janet was giving a speech (1995)

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Angela Bassett Meeting Tina Turner For The First Time On The Set Of “what’s Love Got To Do With It?”, 1993.

Angela Bassett Meeting Tina Turner For The First Time On The Set Of “what’s Love Got To Do With It?”, 1993.

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Corona singing "Rhythm of the Night" a cappella 1994.

Corona singing "Rhythm of the Night" a cappella 1994.

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This moment between LeBron and Melo in 2003 NBA draft.

This moment between LeBron and Melo in 2003 NBA draft.

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You didn't realize what "Pass the Dutchie" meant

You didn't realize what "Pass the Dutchie" meant

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White audience realizes Frankie Lymon is black (1958)

White audience realizes Frankie Lymon is black (1958)

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Michael Jackson iconic handshake with Biggie while Janet was giving a speech (1995)

Michael Jackson iconic handshake with Biggie while Janet was giving a speech (1995)

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That time this black man convinced over 200 KKK members to quit, 1980s.

That time this black man convinced over 200 KKK members to quit, 1980s.

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This is a classic, candid moment with Eazy-E, the"Godfather of Gangsta Rap" and co-founder of N.W.A. In this clip, he delves into a subtle linguistic and cultural distinction in hip-hop: the difference between the casual, often affectionate "-a" ending and the historically charged "-er" ending, which carries a legacy of racism and hostility.

This is a classic, candid moment with Eazy-E, the"Godfather of Gangsta Rap" and co-founder of N.W.A. In this clip, he delves into a subtle linguistic and cultural distinction in hip-hop: the difference between the casual, often affectionate "-a" ending and the historically charged "-er" ending, which carries a legacy of racism and hostility.

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Diana Ross interacting with a fan during a concert, 1983.

Diana Ross interacting with a fan during a concert, 1983.

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On this day in 2001, The Bernie Mac Show premiered on television.

On this day in 2001, The Bernie Mac Show premiered on television.

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Two Ft Worth-TX Crip gang members in 1994
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Two Ft Worth-TX Crip gang members in 1994

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24 years ago today, singer/rapper Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes died in a car accident while filming a documentary. She was 30 years old.
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24 years ago today, singer/rapper Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes died in a car accident while filming a documentary. She was 30 years old.

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This is Widely Considered As The First Rap Song Ever Made. The Jubalairies - Noah (1944)
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This is Widely Considered As The First Rap Song Ever Made. The Jubalairies - Noah (1944)

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163,923 views • 5 days ago

Look how the press treated Obama. Trying to embarrass him but it backfired.
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Look how the press treated Obama. Trying to embarrass him but it backfired.

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How exactly did y’all find out Letoya and Latavia were kicked out of Destiny’s Child?
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How exactly did y’all find out Letoya and Latavia were kicked out of Destiny’s Child?

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1941 when dancing was a full contact scenario.
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1941 when dancing was a full contact scenario.

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Michael Jackson’s final rehearsal before he died hours later.
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Michael Jackson’s final rehearsal before he died hours later.

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5,704,860 views • 8 months ago

When Barack Obama was elected as President, 2008.
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When Barack Obama was elected as President, 2008.

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Did You Know Morgan Freeman Owns a Blues Bar in Clarksdale, Mississippi and Joined Al Green for a Surprise Duet of “Let’s Stay Together”
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Did You Know Morgan Freeman Owns a Blues Bar in Clarksdale, Mississippi and Joined Al Green for a Surprise Duet of “Let’s Stay Together”

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Frankie Lymon singing "Little Bitty Pretty One" where many people discovered he was black. This was their reaction
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Frankie Lymon singing "Little Bitty Pretty One" where many people discovered he was black. This was their reaction

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2,937,247 views • 8 months ago

Interviewer asking Miles Davis if black musicians are genetically better than white musicians.
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Interviewer asking Miles Davis if black musicians are genetically better than white musicians.

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1,328,124 views • 6 months ago

Stephen King talks about watching Carrie with a Black audience and reveals his prejudice.
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Stephen King talks about watching Carrie with a Black audience and reveals his prejudice.

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761,748 views • 4 months ago

3-year-old Raven Symoné on the Oprah Winfrey Show, 1989.
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3-year-old Raven Symoné on the Oprah Winfrey Show, 1989.

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1,204,878 views • 7 months ago

K-Pop and anti-Black Racism: Lee Gi-kwang (famous K-Pop artist) doing blackface. I believe this video was aired in 2015 on South Korean live TV. In the video, famous K-Pop artist Lee Gi-kwang, a member of the boy group 'Beast,' is doing black face and also performs black caricatural acts such as eating a watermelon. K-Pop, and pop in general (and practically many other well-known music genres), is heavily inspired by African American music and culture. It's so disrespectful--on par with spitting on someone's face and slapping them--to be a K-Pop artist and doing blackface. Their revenue practically comes from the cultural appropriation of African American culture in which they give no credit to. I don't know how this person still has fans, nor even has a career still. It's so disheartening to see. I am sure many of you have also seen former NCT member Mark Lee also proudly wearing a shirt with the Confederate flag on it. His main discography is quite literally rap 😭, and he was born in Canada no less. It's crazy how people excuse their disgusting racism with statements such as "they didn't know" or "they had no choice." Bruh if they didn't know then why is it so funny? The punchline is racism, particularly against black people. Like, do they not know how it feels to be discriminated against for genetic traits they had no decision in choosing at birth? It's human decency 101 this is unforgivable.
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K-Pop and anti-Black Racism: Lee Gi-kwang (famous K-Pop artist) doing blackface. I believe this video was aired in 2015 on South Korean live TV. In the video, famous K-Pop artist Lee Gi-kwang, a member of the boy group 'Beast,' is doing black face and also performs black caricatural acts such as eating a watermelon. K-Pop, and pop in general (and practically many other well-known music genres), is heavily inspired by African American music and culture. It's so disrespectful--on par with spitting on someone's face and slapping them--to be a K-Pop artist and doing blackface. Their revenue practically comes from the cultural appropriation of African American culture in which they give no credit to. I don't know how this person still has fans, nor even has a career still. It's so disheartening to see. I am sure many of you have also seen former NCT member Mark Lee also proudly wearing a shirt with the Confederate flag on it. His main discography is quite literally rap 😭, and he was born in Canada no less. It's crazy how people excuse their disgusting racism with statements such as "they didn't know" or "they had no choice." Bruh if they didn't know then why is it so funny? The punchline is racism, particularly against black people. Like, do they not know how it feels to be discriminated against for genetic traits they had no decision in choosing at birth? It's human decency 101 this is unforgivable.

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99,570 views • 22 days ago

He Lost. He Cried. He Never Lost Again. Floyd Mayweather Jr. And The 1996 Olympics. After losing a controversial decision to Bulgarian boxer Serafim Todorov in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, a 19-year-old Floyd Mayweather Jr. was overcome with emotion during a post-fight interview and began to cry, saying he believed he had won the fight. The loss was widely disputed, the crowd booed the decision, and even the referee briefly raised Mayweather’s hand by mistake. Mayweather later said that moment fueled his drive, and he went on to become one of the greatest boxers in history, finishing his professional career undefeated at 50-0.
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He Lost. He Cried. He Never Lost Again. Floyd Mayweather Jr. And The 1996 Olympics. After losing a controversial decision to Bulgarian boxer Serafim Todorov in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, a 19-year-old Floyd Mayweather Jr. was overcome with emotion during a post-fight interview and began to cry, saying he believed he had won the fight. The loss was widely disputed, the crowd booed the decision, and even the referee briefly raised Mayweather’s hand by mistake. Mayweather later said that moment fueled his drive, and he went on to become one of the greatest boxers in history, finishing his professional career undefeated at 50-0.

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376,507 views • 3 months ago

Mean Joe Greene Coca Cola Commercial, 1979.
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Mean Joe Greene Coca Cola Commercial, 1979.

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Marvin Gaye’s voice isolated from music, 1967.
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Marvin Gaye’s voice isolated from music, 1967.

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156,238 views • 1 month ago

Black Kids Harassed In a Predominantly White Neighborhood in Rosedale, Queens, 1976.
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Black Kids Harassed In a Predominantly White Neighborhood in Rosedale, Queens, 1976.

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626,305 views • 6 months ago

Damon Wayans on how they use the rich in our community to downplay racism (1990) Still true today.
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Damon Wayans on how they use the rich in our community to downplay racism (1990) Still true today.

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332,082 views • 3 months ago

Huey P. Newton being interviewed by an 8-year old Kellita Smith (Wanda from Bernie Mac Show) Oakland, 1977.
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Huey P. Newton being interviewed by an 8-year old Kellita Smith (Wanda from Bernie Mac Show) Oakland, 1977.

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