CREED III passes $100 million at the boxoffice

After 10 days in release the Micheal B. Jordan directed movie, CREED III has made over $100 million at the boxoffice.

After an opening at #1 last weekend with boxoffice of $58.3 million CREED III grossed another $27.1 this weekend to bring it's running total to $101 million.

The movie will soon outgross both CREED ($109 Million) and CREED 2 ($115 Million) to become the top film in the franchise which is an achievement for the third film in any series not mafe by Marvel Studios.

CREED III is projected to gross $150 Million total.

CREED III stars Jonathan Majors, Michael B. Jordan, and Tessa Thompson. The film was directed by Michael B. Jordan from a screenplay by Keenan Coogler, Zach Baylin, based on a story from Ryan Coogler.

CREED III is playing in theaters now.

NAACP Statement on DOJ Louisville Police Report

Following the release of a Department of Justice report finding a pattern of unconstitutional behavior by routinely using excessive force within the Louisville Metro Police Department, and the announcement of an investigation into the Memphis Police Department, NAACP President & CEO, Derrick Johnson released this statement:

"While Congress continues to fail our country with police reform, at least the Department of Justice is taking their jobs seriously. Today marks a meaningful step toward police accountability and — should Congress now decide to step up — police reform. The findings from their investigation into the Louisville Police Department provide clear evidence for what we've already known - we are dealing with a rotten tree, not a few bad apples. The NAACP applauds Attorney General Merrick Garland and the dedicated officials at the Department of Justice for continuing their pursuit of justice, and will remain committed to following the newly launched investigation into the Memphis Police Department. Congress should take a page from their book, do their jobs, and pass the legislation necessary to save innocent lives."

JUSTICE DEPARTMENT FINDS CIVIL RIGHTS VIOLATIONS BY THE LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT

Following a comprehensive investigation, the Justice Department announced that the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) and the Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government (Louisville Metro) engage in a pattern or practice of conduct that violates the U.S. Constitution and federal law. The Department also announced that it has entered into an agreement in principle with Louisville Metro and LMPD, which have committed to resolving the department’s findings through a court-enforceable consent decree with an independent monitor, rather than contested litigation.

Statue of Civil Rights Icon Daisy Bates to Stand in U.S. Capitol

Few Arkansans have left legacies as impactful as that of Daisy Gatson Bates. That legacy will be recognized nationally when a statue memorializing her is added this year to the U.S. Capitol collection.

Co-publisher of the Arkansas State Press, president of the Arkansas NAACP, mentor to the Little Rock Nine, author of The Long Shadow of Little Rock, and delegate to the Electoral College, Bates remains an icon of the movement for civil rights for African Americans. In fact, Bates was the only woman asked to formally address the 1963 March on Washington. You can hear her one-minuute speech here.

To learn more about Bates, visit the Encyclopedia of Arkansas. Learn more about Arkansas's new statues and who they replace from UALR Public Radio.

This note was produced by the Chancellor's Commission on Women as part of Women's History Month.

Samson Dauda wins 2023 Arnold Classic

Samson Dauda won the 2023 Arnold Classic by beating out both Nick Walker and Andrew “Jacked” Obiekea.

Dauda overcame a tough field that also included Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Ellsbiay, Akim Williams, William Bonac and Olympia 212 winner Shaun Clarida.

Dauda’s win at the 2023 AC makes him the 20th bodybuilder to win the Arnold Classic Men’s Open title. The Nigerian Lion’s victory at the AC earns him direct qualification for the 2023 Olympia and makes him $300,000 richer.

Arnold Classic 2023 Results.

1. Samson Dauda ($300,000)

2. Nick Walker ($120,000)

3. Andrew Jacked ($70,000)

4. Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Ellsbiay ($37,500)

5. Shaun Clarida ($20,000)