Sunday, September 25, 2016

Dexter Jackson wins 2016 Arnold Classic Europe

Dexter Jackson didn't let a third place finish in the 2016 Mr. Olympia bring him down. The 47 year old bodybuilding legend went on to Spain and claimed first place in the Arnold Classic Europe which was held in Barcelona.

The victory gives Jackson his 9th Arnold Classic victory and a record setting 27th victory in a pro show. That's right no other pro bodybuilder has won more shows, not Arnold, not Haney, not Coleman, not Yates, not anybody. Congratulations to Dexter "The Blade" Jackson.

The top five finishers were:

1. Dexter Jackson

2. Big Ramy

3. William Bonac

4. Shawn Rhoden

5. Roelly Winklaar

Awards Ceremony

Stamp to be released in honor of opening of National Museum of African American History and Culture

The United States Postal Service has revealed designs for several U.S. stamps that will be issued in 2017. One of those stamps will commemorate the opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Celebrations for the opening of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture were underway as news of this planned forever stamp was revealed. The museum, on the National Mall, opened to the public with a dedication ceremony on the morning of Sept. 24

Established by an Act of Congress in 2003, the museum is described as the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African-American life, history, and culture.

“The National Museum of African American History and Culture will be a place where all Americans can learn about the richness and diversity of the African American experience, what it means to their lives and how it helped us shape this nation,” the museum notes.

The stamp is based on a photograph of the museum by Alan Karchmer showing a view of the northwest corner of the building. USPS art director Antonio Alcala designed the stamp.

What good does marching do?

After police shootings of black men there are often marches by civil rights groups, local and national activist such as Black Lives Matter, and the clergy, but what good do they do?

Saturday, September 24, 2016

Kevin Garnett retires from the NBA after 21 seasons

No fire burned hotter, no mouth was fouler, no defender was in for a longer night than Kevin Garnett's.

In more than two decades in the NBA, Garnett opened the door for a new wave of young talent to enter the league, was partly responsible for a rewriting of the collective bargaining agreement and nearly singlehandedly redefined what the game's tallest players were allowed to do on the court.

Fittingly, and maybe a little reluctantly, No. 21 is calling it a career after 21 years, leaving a legacy as one of the best defensive players in league history and one of the game's most influential and intense competitors.

Read more: Garnett says 'farewell' to the NBA after 21 seasons

President Obama's Full Speech At The Museum of African American History Opening Ceremony

Watch President Obama's complete speech at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture Opening Ceremony on the Washington Mall.