Boxing Greats Respond To Death Of Muhammad Ali

Boxing greats such as George Foreman, Mike Tyson, Manny Pacquiao ,Oscar De La Hoya, Lennox Lewis, and Evander Holyfield have responded to the death of The Greatest, Muhammad Ali. Read their statements below.

Remembering the good old days with Ali. RIP my brother I will never forget you. #MohammedAli #Legend #TheGreatest pic.twitter.com/TU7UFBGfcj

— Evander Holyfield (@holyfield) June 4, 2016

It's been said it was Rope a dope, Ali beat me with no his beauty that beat me. Most beauty I've know loved him pic.twitter.com/G64WX3eyZC

— George Foreman (@GeorgeForeman) June 4, 2016

God came for his champion. So long great one. @MuhammadAli #TheGreatest #RIP pic.twitter.com/jhXyqOuabi

— Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) June 4, 2016

Manny Pacquiao releases a statement on the passing of Muhammad Ali. pic.twitter.com/hRa2kM3CLr

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 4, 2016

RIP @muhammadali, a legend who transcended sport and was a true champion for all. #thegreatest #MuhammadAli pic.twitter.com/vjmXlXaHip

— Oscar De La Hoya (@OscarDeLaHoya) June 4, 2016

A giant among men, Ali displayed a greatness in talent, courage & conviction, that most of us will EVER be able to truly comprehend. #RIPAli

— Lennox Lewis (@LennoxLewis) June 4, 2016

Muhammad Ali "The Greatest" dead at 74

He was fast of fist and foot -- lip, too -- a heavyweight champion who promised to shock the world and did. He floated. He stung. Mostly, he thrilled, even after the punches had taken their toll and his voice barely rose above a whisper.

He was "The Greatest."

Muhammad Ali died Friday, according to a statement from his family. He was 74.

Ali's funeral will be held in his hometown of Louisville, with further details expected to be released Saturday morning, spokesman Bob Gunnell said. The city has scheduled a memorial service for 10 a.m. ET Saturday, and flags there will be put at half-staff in the morning.

Read more: Muhammad Ali dies at age 74 after long battle with Parkinson's disease

NJ Black Mayors’ Alliance endorses Hillary Clinton

Just ahead on the June 7th Primary the N.J. Black Mayors’ Alliance for Social Justice yesterday formally endorsed Hillary Clinton for president following a meeting with the Democrat candidate.The mayors discussed issues important to them including concerns about the economy,income equality gap, and the unemployment rate in NJ with Clinton. Here's an excerpt about the meeting from the Amsterdam News.

The mayors discussed issues important to them, including the economy. As the nation comes back from the worst downturn since the recession, the elected officials said the poor and disadvantaged have not benefited. In many New Jersey cities, more than a third of minority adults are unemployed, even when the nation is doing well financially. Data from a 2015 U.S. Census study show that the income equality gap in the Garden State is among the worst in the nation.

“The growing gap between the very wealthy and the poor, the disadvantaged and the middle class is a calamity that threatens the very existence of democracy in America,” said Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka, Chairman of the Black Mayors’ Alliance. “The fact that anyone takes Donald Trump seriously and that he has become a serious candidate for President is symptomatic of what will happen to our nation if income inequality continues to get worse. Hillary Clinton offers our best chance to achieve economic and social justice in America.”

Clinton expressed her support for the campaign of the Black mayors to expand job training and apprenticeship programs targeted to sectors with job growth, to strengthen school vocational programs, to expand support for MWBEs and to strengthen re-entry programs for ex-offenders. She also supports increasing the minimum wage in New Jersey.

During the roundtable, Clinton discussed her commitment to criminal justice reforms and addressing gun violence, building upon President Barack Obama’s progress and making college affordable.

Parents of 3 year old boy saved in Gorilla attack refuse donations

In the wake of the death of the gorilla, Harambe we have heard and read all types of negative comments about the mother and father of the child saved at the Cincinnati Zoo. One media outlet went as far as publishing the father's criminal past. (I just wonder why we never hear about the criminal past of a child that falls down a well). Some have even called for charges against the family. Lost in all this negativity was the statement the family made about those who wished to give them donations and where they thought that those donations should go. Read their statement below:

“We continue to praise God for His grace and mercy, and to be thankful to the Cincinnati Zoo for their actions taken to protect our child,” the family said. “We are also very appreciative for the expressions of concern and support that have been sent to us. Some have offered money to the family, which we do not want and will not accept. If anyone wishes to make a gift, we recommend a donation to the Cincinnati Zoo in Harambe’s name.” [SOURCE]

Leave Snoop Dogg alone!

By George L. Cook III EMAIL

By now I'm sure you have heard or heard about Snoop Dogg's (AKA Calvin Broadus) infamous video rant about not wanting to see the remake of Roots (Not sure if Snoops remembers it though). He stated that he was tired of seeing slave movies and wanted to see something else. Many could care less that he didn't want to watch the new mini-series but were upset by him calling for a boycott of a show no one had seen yet. There's been a firestorm of negative response to his video and attacks on his character. I'm here to defend Mr. Broadus and to tell you why you should leave Snoop alone.

Mr. Dogg is the star of such cinematic classics as Soul Plane (still can't see why that wasn't nominated for an Oscar), the Car Wash remake, and Bones, so trust me he knows what good quality and culturally uplifting entertainment looks like.

When it comes to Snoop's character, I think the attacks are misguided. If you ignore the violent lyrics, calling women bitches and hos, making porn, the murder charge, and the constant weed smoking he's actually a good guy.

Mr. Dogg took time out of his busy day to talk to us about Roots. He could have been doing other things like:

Smoking more weed.

Tending to his Cannabis plants (Trust me he has a few).

Braiding his hair.

Making another bad reggae album (RIP Snoop Lion).

So just remember he didn't have to speak to you ungrateful bastards at all.

Lastly, Snoop called for the boycott to help you. He wanted you to have more time to watch programs that uplift Black America like, "The Real Housewives of Atlanta", "Preachers of L.A.", or "Love and Hip Hop". Not many celebrities would do that for you.

So with all the factors I just pointed out, don't you think it's time to leave Snoop alone?

George L. Cook III AfricanAmericanReports.Com