When a Black boxing champion beat the 'Great White Hope,' all hell broke loose
Black heavyweight champion Jack Johnson, right, beat James Jeffries in 1910, sparking racial violence. George Haley, San Francisco Call, via University of California, Riverside, via Library of CongressAn audacious Black heavyweight champion was slated to defend his title against a white boxer in Reno, Nevada, on July 4, 1910. It was billed as “the fight of the century.” The fight was seen as a referendum on racial superiority – and all hell was about to break loose in the racially divided United
news.yahoo.comBronzeville could become federal National Heritage Area
Cafe de Champion, owned by boxer Jack Johnson. The club opened in 1912 at 41 West 31st Street in Bronzeville. It was a "black and tan" club, meaning it was open to both whites and blacks. The lavishly decorated club only last a couple months before it was shut down by police. (Chicago Tribune historical photo)
chicagotribune.comLafrenière scores 2nd of season, Rangers beat Capitals 4-1
New York Rangers left wing Alexis Lafrenire (13) scores a goal past Washington Capitals goaltender Vitek Vanecek (41) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in Washington. Also seen are Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) and Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93). (AP Photo/Nick Wass)WASHINGTON – Alexis Lafrenière scored his second NHL goal, Artemi Panarin had two assists and the New York Rangers made the best of a new-look lineup, beating the Washington Capitals 4-1 Saturday for their second consecutive victory. Panarin set up Lafrenière on the doorstep late in the second period, and his shot provided the rebound for Chris Kreider's power-play goal in the first. He's the second Rangers player in league protocol, along with injured forward Filip Chytil.
Goalies get shuffled in NHL free agency; Lightning depleted
Jacob Markstrom left Vancouver to sign a six-year, $36 million contract with the Calgary Flames. The Wild quickly addressed their goaltending needs after trading Devan Dubnyk to San Jose, by signing Cam Talbot signing a three-year, $11 million deal. — Veteran forward Wayne Simmonds was among the first free agents to sign, reaching a one-year $1.5 million deal with the Maple Leafs. With starting goalie Corey Crawford leaving for New Jersey in free agency, the Blackhawks also signed goalie Malcolm Subban to a two-year, $1.7 million contract. — The Senators and newly acquired goalie Matt Murray agreed to two-year, $25 million deal.
Miami Beach Pop Festival Postponed
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. - The Miami Beach Pop Festival, scheduled for Nov. 8-10, has been postponed. Here is what the organizers posted on the concert website:Miami Beach Pop Festival has announced the postponement of the 2019 event, originally scheduled for November 8-10. The producers of Miami Beach Pop Festival will be working with all involved parties to secure a new date in the future. Ticket holders who purchased through the official Miami Beach Pop Festival website can expect to see refunds on their credit card or bank statement. We especially want to thank the City of Miami Beach for its continued support.
Rock Out on the Sand at the Miami Beach Pop Festival!
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. - Don't miss some of the biggest stars in music performing live on the sand at the Miami Beach Pop Festival from Friday, Nov. 8th through Sunday, Nov. 10th! You'll also get to see Nile Rodgers and Chic, Jessie Reyez, Bomba Estereo, Margo Price, Two Feet, Magic City Hippies,Roosevelt Collier, Spam Allstars and more! The Roots, T-Pain, Magic Giant, Reignwolf, Natti Natasha, Maggie Rogers, The Hip Abduction and others will also perform. Chance the Rapper and The Raconteurs will wrap up the festival on Sunday night! You'll also get to groove to Leon Bridges, Sean Paul, Quinn XCII, Cimafunk and more!