Activists reflect on Michael Brown, decade after his death
Montague Simmons held a community meeting on the west side of St. Louis on August 9, 2014. The event, organized by black militant organizations, was suddenly interrupted by breaking news: an unarmed 18-year-old black man named Michael Brown had been killed by a white police officer. Simmons, who now serves as director of strategic partnerships […]
‘Wiz’ legend Stephanie Mills defends Michael Jackson decades after dating him
As for Michael Jackson, Stephanie Mills — the R&B legend who played Dorothy in the Tony Award-winning musical “The Wiz” 50 years ago. The 67-year-old songstress, who was in a relationship with Jackson in the ’70s, remains fiercely loyal to the King of Pop and continues to defend his legacy despite child sexual abuse allegations […]
Michael Phelps was ‘pretty disappointed’ by US men’s swimming team’s results at Paris Olympics
The performance of the US men’s swimming team at the Paris Olympics “disappointed” legendary US swimmer Michael Phelps. The 23-time Olympic gold medalist wasn’t shy about sharing his opinion on the U.S. team’s overall performance at this year’s Summer Games. “Overall, I was pretty disappointed with how USA Swimming did,” Phelps said. USA Today“Obviously there […]
Michael Steele on Vance-Walz matchup: 'Hillbilly Elegy against the real hillbilly'
Former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele described the vice presidential contest between Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) as a showdown between “country bumpkin elegy” and “real country bumpkin.” “I think it’s going to be ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ versus a real hillbilly. It’s going to be Yale versus a guy who […]
Michael Phelps calls for lifetime doping bans after Chinese swimming controversy
Legendary American swimmer Michael Phelps has called for a “zero tolerance” policy that bars anyone caught doping from ever competing in the Olympics again. The swimming great’s tough stance comes in the wake of the doping scandal involving Chinese swimmers that only just came to light earlier this year. Nine swimmers who tested positive for […]
Florida officials ID Bradley Michael Link as sheriff’s deputy killed in ambush shooting
A Florida sheriff’s deputy has died after responding to a disturbance at a home and injuring two other deputies who tried to approach him, authorities said. Lake County Sheriff Peyton Grinnell said in a post on the sheriff’s office’s Facebook page Saturday that Chief Deputy Bradley Michael Link died “valiantly serving his community and fellow […]
NYC developer Michael Shvo sued over shoddy upkeep at luxury building
Prominent New York real estate developer Michael Shubo is being sued by a disgruntled couple who dropped $6.1 million on the Mandarin Oriental Fifth Avenue, who claim the luxury building is riddled with problems, including an “algae-filled” rooftop pool. In a complaint filed Monday in New York State Supreme Court in Manhattan, John Goodman and […]
Michael Saylor Says US Government Should Own ‘Majority’ of All Bitcoin – Decrypt
MicroStrategy is the largest corporate owner of bitcoin, but its co-founder and chairman, Michael Saylor, says another company is poised to become bitcoin’s kingmaker. “The U.S. government should own the majority of the world’s bitcoin,” Saylor said. Said On Thursday at the Bitcoin 2024 Commentary Desk. The Bitcoin bull declared the following day that BTC’s […]
US legend Michael Johnson ‘disappointed’ in Team USA’s flag bearer selection
U.S. Olympic legend Michael Johnson was disappointed with the athlete selected by Team USA to be the flag bearer at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony on Friday, saying other “traditional” athletes were not chosen. Tennis phenom Coco Gauff, along with basketball superstar LeBron James, battled wind and rain to carry the Stars and Stripes down […]
Bush earns endorsement from Michael Brown’s father, a decade after son’s death
Rep. Cori Bush (D-Missouri) on Friday issued a statement of support from the family of Michael Brown, the 18-year-old who was shot and killed by Ferguson, Missouri, police in 2014. Bush is in a close primary race against St. Louis County Attorney Wesley Bell, who defeated a seven-term incumbent in 2018. During his campaign for […]