Continued……. As he grew in political awareness, King began to address economic issues, championing a more equitable distribution of wealth and resources. He recognised that poverty and unemployment were not personal failures but systemic injustices that demanded comprehensive solutions. One of his last public acts was standing in solidarity with striking Black sanitation workers in Memphis, Tennessee. King's decision to go to Memphis reflected his evolving consciousness regarding the true nature of the United States.
In his later years, he began standing against imperialism and capitalism, a perspective that many believe contributed to his tragic assassination on 4 April 1968.
In a poignant address noscriptd 'Beyond Vietnam: A Time to Break Silence,' delivered at Riverside Church in New York City just a year before his death, King took the bold step of criticising what he termed the 'giant triplets' of American society: Militarism, materialism, and racism. He called for a 'radical revolution of values' prioritising human dignity over profit.
Throughout his speeches, King challenged the 'bootstrap mentality', suggesting that anyone can succeed in the United States through hard work and determination. He argued that the ruling class that profited from US capitalism and imperialism profited from the hard work of others, whether it be Vietnamese in the Global South or Black people in America.
Reflecting on today's economic dynamics between Western powers and African states, one can only wonder what insights Dr. King would offer, given his unwavering commitment to justice and equality.
Sources:
https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/15-year-battle-martin-luther-king-jr-day
https://www.theparisreview.org/blog/2018/01/15/remembering-martin-luther-kings-radical-class-politics/
https://www.greenleft.org.au/content/martin-luther-king-jr-took-capitalism-and-was-killed
https://wagingnonviolence.org/2018/04/martin-luther-king-capitalism/
In his later years, he began standing against imperialism and capitalism, a perspective that many believe contributed to his tragic assassination on 4 April 1968.
In a poignant address noscriptd 'Beyond Vietnam: A Time to Break Silence,' delivered at Riverside Church in New York City just a year before his death, King took the bold step of criticising what he termed the 'giant triplets' of American society: Militarism, materialism, and racism. He called for a 'radical revolution of values' prioritising human dignity over profit.
Throughout his speeches, King challenged the 'bootstrap mentality', suggesting that anyone can succeed in the United States through hard work and determination. He argued that the ruling class that profited from US capitalism and imperialism profited from the hard work of others, whether it be Vietnamese in the Global South or Black people in America.
Reflecting on today's economic dynamics between Western powers and African states, one can only wonder what insights Dr. King would offer, given his unwavering commitment to justice and equality.
Sources:
https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/15-year-battle-martin-luther-king-jr-day
https://www.theparisreview.org/blog/2018/01/15/remembering-martin-luther-kings-radical-class-politics/
https://www.greenleft.org.au/content/martin-luther-king-jr-took-capitalism-and-was-killed
https://wagingnonviolence.org/2018/04/martin-luther-king-capitalism/
National Museum of African American History and Culture
The 15 Year Battle for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Despite the national fervor inspired by his death, it took 15 years of persistence by civil rights activists for a holiday created in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to be approved by the federal government and an additional 17 years for it to…
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On 19 January, 217 Kenyan police officers arrived in Haiti, increasing the number of Kenyan personnel deployed to the Caribbean country to over 600. This comes despite the mission—launched with the US promising $200 million—being chronically underfunded, leading to paycheck delays for officers, some of whom have reportedly abandoned their posts.
An additional 400 officers are expected to deploy in the future, fulfilling Kenyan President William Ruto’s commitment to send 1,000 officers to assist in addressing alleged escalating gang violence in Haiti. This deployment follows a UN human rights report showing a 20 per cent rise in gang-related homicides despite the presence of the Kenya-led multinational security force. Alleged gang violence k*lled over 5,600 Haitians in 2024, with more than 2,000 injured and nearly 1,500 kidnapped.
An additional 400 officers are expected to deploy in the future, fulfilling Kenyan President William Ruto’s commitment to send 1,000 officers to assist in addressing alleged escalating gang violence in Haiti. This deployment follows a UN human rights report showing a 20 per cent rise in gang-related homicides despite the presence of the Kenya-led multinational security force. Alleged gang violence k*lled over 5,600 Haitians in 2024, with more than 2,000 injured and nearly 1,500 kidnapped.
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Continued……Some sources say the Haitian bourgeoisie funds gang vi*lence.
In January 2024, the Kenyan High Court ruled the mission unconstitutional. Nevertheless, on 1 March 2024, Ruto and then-Haitian Interim Prime Minister Ariel Henry signed a ‘reciprocal agreement’ that authorised the deployment.
Critics have cited the historical interference of the US, France, Britain and Canada in Haiti’s affairs since it ousted French enslavers, becoming the first Black republic in 1804. Past peacekeeping efforts in Haiti have resulted in more harm than good. For instance, a cholera outbreak in 2010, linked to UN Nepalese peacekeepers, led to the deaths of up to 30,000 Haitians after they contaminated the Artibonite River.
After winning independence, Haiti fought to maintain its sovereignty against foreign interference. In 1825, France imposed a staggering indemnity of 150 million francs ($90 million in unadjusted terms) on Haiti as compensation for the loss of the colony. This payment hindered the country’s development. (For perspective, the US acquired France’s Louisiana Territory in 1803 for just $15 million.)
Additionally, from 1915 to 1934, the US invaded and occupied Haiti. Then it backed the overthrow of democratically-elected Haitian president, Jean-Bertrand Aristide, in 1991 and again in 2004.
Kenyans opposed to deployment have remarked on their country’s insecurity problem with bandits, abductions and alleged extrajudicial k*llings. Given that, how can the East African state succeed in pacifying Haiti?
Sources:
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68090488
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/01/haiti-police-officers
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/1/kenya-haiti-sign-reciprocal-agreement-on-police-deployment-ruto
https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/01/1158781
https://www.nationalpolice.go.ke/arrival-third-contingent-kenyan-police-officers-haiti-mission
https://www.thenewhumanitarian.org/news/2024/02/02/kenya-haiti-leaders-force-police-mission-despite-court-ruling
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2016/dec/01/haiti-cholera-outbreak-stain-on-reputation-un-says
https://www.history.navy.mil/research/library/online-reading-room/noscript-list-alphabetically/u/us-occupation-of-haiti-1915-1934.html
https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2021/10/05/1042518732/-the-greatest-heist-in-history-how-haiti-was-forced-to-pay-reparations-for-freed
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/louisiana-purchase-bargain-came-great-human-cost
https://responsiblestatecraft.org/us-haiti-coup
https://marxist.com/the-gangs-of-haiti-and-the-failure-of-bourgeois-rule.htm
https://edition.cnn.com/2024/08/26/americas/kenyan-police-haiti-delayed-pay-intl-latam/index.html
In January 2024, the Kenyan High Court ruled the mission unconstitutional. Nevertheless, on 1 March 2024, Ruto and then-Haitian Interim Prime Minister Ariel Henry signed a ‘reciprocal agreement’ that authorised the deployment.
Critics have cited the historical interference of the US, France, Britain and Canada in Haiti’s affairs since it ousted French enslavers, becoming the first Black republic in 1804. Past peacekeeping efforts in Haiti have resulted in more harm than good. For instance, a cholera outbreak in 2010, linked to UN Nepalese peacekeepers, led to the deaths of up to 30,000 Haitians after they contaminated the Artibonite River.
After winning independence, Haiti fought to maintain its sovereignty against foreign interference. In 1825, France imposed a staggering indemnity of 150 million francs ($90 million in unadjusted terms) on Haiti as compensation for the loss of the colony. This payment hindered the country’s development. (For perspective, the US acquired France’s Louisiana Territory in 1803 for just $15 million.)
Additionally, from 1915 to 1934, the US invaded and occupied Haiti. Then it backed the overthrow of democratically-elected Haitian president, Jean-Bertrand Aristide, in 1991 and again in 2004.
Kenyans opposed to deployment have remarked on their country’s insecurity problem with bandits, abductions and alleged extrajudicial k*llings. Given that, how can the East African state succeed in pacifying Haiti?
Sources:
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68090488
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/01/haiti-police-officers
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/1/kenya-haiti-sign-reciprocal-agreement-on-police-deployment-ruto
https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/01/1158781
https://www.nationalpolice.go.ke/arrival-third-contingent-kenyan-police-officers-haiti-mission
https://www.thenewhumanitarian.org/news/2024/02/02/kenya-haiti-leaders-force-police-mission-despite-court-ruling
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2016/dec/01/haiti-cholera-outbreak-stain-on-reputation-un-says
https://www.history.navy.mil/research/library/online-reading-room/noscript-list-alphabetically/u/us-occupation-of-haiti-1915-1934.html
https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2021/10/05/1042518732/-the-greatest-heist-in-history-how-haiti-was-forced-to-pay-reparations-for-freed
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/louisiana-purchase-bargain-came-great-human-cost
https://responsiblestatecraft.org/us-haiti-coup
https://marxist.com/the-gangs-of-haiti-and-the-failure-of-bourgeois-rule.htm
https://edition.cnn.com/2024/08/26/americas/kenyan-police-haiti-delayed-pay-intl-latam/index.html
BBC News
Kenya court blocks police deployment to Haiti
Kenya had offered to lead a multinational force to tackle gang violence in the Caribbean country.
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A Statista report has revealed that Kenyan President William Ruto has the highest salary among world leaders compared to his country's economic capacity. According to the report, Ruto's income is nearly 2,000 per cent of Kenya's per capita GDP (based on purchasing power parity), which is only $6,300. This makes his pay not only disproportionate to Kenya's economic output but also one of the most controversial, considering Kenya's financial struggles. While heads of state from economic superpowers may report higher salaries, Ruto's pay is significantly high given Kenya's per capita GDP in 2023.
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Continued……In June 2023, Kenya’s Salaries and Remuneration Commission increased Ruto's monthly salary from $11,148 (KES 1,443,750) to $12,741 (KES 1,650,000). The commission justified the 14 per cent raise to attract skilled Kenyans to public service. However, this increase came at a time when nearly 33 per cent of Kenyans were living below the poverty line, and the country's youth unemployment rate hovered around 13.5 per cent.
This report followed 2024’s nationwide anti-government protests, during which dissatisfied Kenyans demonstrated against the introduction of a controversial International Monetary Fund-backed finance bill that required tax hikes in a country riddled by foreign debt and a cost-of-living crisis.
Beyond the president's salary, the financial burden of Kenya's bloated public sector further compounds public frustration. Government officials and parliamentarians are among the highest-paid globally, with Kenyan MPs earning a salary of approximately $65,000 annually, 10 times the country’s per capita GDP. This has sparked long-standing criticism, as public funds are being directed toward elite privileges while basic services, such as healthcare, education, and infrastructure, remain underfunded.
Sources:
https://eastleighvoice.co.ke/national/87069/ruto-ranked-highest-paid-world-leader-by-gdp-ratio-report
https://www.kenyans.co.ke/news/105984-william-ruto-ranks-first-best-paid-world-leaders-capita-gdp
https://www.statista.com/chart/3350/pay-levels-of-world-leaders-in-perspective
https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2024-07-16-gen-z-revolt-now-turns-to-mps-hefty-salaries-allowances
https://sites.uab.edu/humanrights/2023/09/12/understand-the-impact-of-poverty-on-kenyan-society-unveiling-the-struggles-faced-by-vulnerable-communities
This report followed 2024’s nationwide anti-government protests, during which dissatisfied Kenyans demonstrated against the introduction of a controversial International Monetary Fund-backed finance bill that required tax hikes in a country riddled by foreign debt and a cost-of-living crisis.
Beyond the president's salary, the financial burden of Kenya's bloated public sector further compounds public frustration. Government officials and parliamentarians are among the highest-paid globally, with Kenyan MPs earning a salary of approximately $65,000 annually, 10 times the country’s per capita GDP. This has sparked long-standing criticism, as public funds are being directed toward elite privileges while basic services, such as healthcare, education, and infrastructure, remain underfunded.
Sources:
https://eastleighvoice.co.ke/national/87069/ruto-ranked-highest-paid-world-leader-by-gdp-ratio-report
https://www.kenyans.co.ke/news/105984-william-ruto-ranks-first-best-paid-world-leaders-capita-gdp
https://www.statista.com/chart/3350/pay-levels-of-world-leaders-in-perspective
https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2024-07-16-gen-z-revolt-now-turns-to-mps-hefty-salaries-allowances
https://sites.uab.edu/humanrights/2023/09/12/understand-the-impact-of-poverty-on-kenyan-society-unveiling-the-struggles-faced-by-vulnerable-communities
The Eastleigh Voice News
Ruto ranked highest-paid world leader by GDP ratio - report
According to the report, his annual earnings of Sh19,800,000 translate to 1,993 per cent of Kenya’s per-capita GDP, which stood at Sh811,615 in 2023.
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BIDEN PARDONS MARCUS GARVEY 102 YEARS LATER
On his last day in office, US President Joe Biden posthumously pardoned Marcus Garvey, 102 years after his controversial conviction on dubious mail fraud charges. The pardon follows years of advocacy by civil-rights groups and lawmakers seeking to honour the Jamaican-born leader, who championed pan-Africanism and the liberation of African people.
Garvey’s Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) was targeted by the FBI, which saw Black activism as a national security threat, leading to his imprisonment.
While the pardon acknowledges a miscarriage of justice, many see it as mere tokenism. Other figures, such as Mumia Abu-Jamal and Assata Shakur, remain entangled in the US justice system.
The pardon also fails to go far enough: an exoneration would be more apt, as it would declare his innocence, rather than simply forgiving a conviction.
On his last day in office, US President Joe Biden posthumously pardoned Marcus Garvey, 102 years after his controversial conviction on dubious mail fraud charges. The pardon follows years of advocacy by civil-rights groups and lawmakers seeking to honour the Jamaican-born leader, who championed pan-Africanism and the liberation of African people.
Garvey’s Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) was targeted by the FBI, which saw Black activism as a national security threat, leading to his imprisonment.
While the pardon acknowledges a miscarriage of justice, many see it as mere tokenism. Other figures, such as Mumia Abu-Jamal and Assata Shakur, remain entangled in the US justice system.
The pardon also fails to go far enough: an exoneration would be more apt, as it would declare his innocence, rather than simply forgiving a conviction.
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Continued……. Garvey’s legacy endures. His teachings inspired leaders such as Ghana’s first president, Kwame Nkrumah, and Malcolm X, who credited him with initiating America’s freedom movements. The Rastafarian movement revered Garvey for his prophecy tied to Ethiopian emperor Haile Selassie, while the pan-African flag - his creation - symbolises the blood, skin and soil of Africa. Garvey died at just 52, yet his impact resonates generations after. For Africans, Garvey’s greatness needs no external validation.
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NATIONWIDE CURFEW IN SOUTH SUDAN
South Sudan has imposed a dusk-to-dawn nationwide curfew after revenge attacks killed 16 Sudanese nationals. The violence erupted in the capital Juba and other towns after videos emerged, allegedly showing the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) in Al Jazira harassing and killing South Sudanese citizens. According to reports three Sudanese people were killed in Central Equatoria state, nine in Northern Bahr el-Ghazal, three in Western Bahr el-Ghazal and one in Upper Nile.
South Sudan is home to many Sudanese refugees who fled the proxy war being fought in their country. South Sudanese president Salva Kiir has urged his citizens to refrain from violence, while also demanding accountability from Khartoum.
The African Union has also called on Sudan’s government to investigate and bring the perpetrators of the killings of South Sudanese to justice, sending condolences to the victims’ families.
South Sudan has imposed a dusk-to-dawn nationwide curfew after revenge attacks killed 16 Sudanese nationals. The violence erupted in the capital Juba and other towns after videos emerged, allegedly showing the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) in Al Jazira harassing and killing South Sudanese citizens. According to reports three Sudanese people were killed in Central Equatoria state, nine in Northern Bahr el-Ghazal, three in Western Bahr el-Ghazal and one in Upper Nile.
South Sudan is home to many Sudanese refugees who fled the proxy war being fought in their country. South Sudanese president Salva Kiir has urged his citizens to refrain from violence, while also demanding accountability from Khartoum.
The African Union has also called on Sudan’s government to investigate and bring the perpetrators of the killings of South Sudanese to justice, sending condolences to the victims’ families.
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Continued……. Sources:
https://au.int/en/pressreleases/20250118/auc-chairperson-strongly-condemns-brutal-killings-south-sudanese-civilians
https://www.newarab.com/news/south-sudan-imposes-curfew-after-looting-sudanese-shops
https://www.radiotamazuj.org/en/news/article/juba-summons-sudan-envoy-over-wad-madani-atrocities
https://sudantribune.com/article296100/#google_vignette
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/dec/10/airstrike-north-darfur-market-kills-people-sudan
https://www.barrons.com/news/sudan-army-denies-involvement-in-al-jazira-state-civilian-assaults-8c38dc92?refsec=topics_afp-news
https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/sudanese-army-says-advancing-key-rsf-held-capital-al-jazira-state
https://x.com/african_stream/status/1869404365674467526?s=46
https://au.int/en/pressreleases/20250118/auc-chairperson-strongly-condemns-brutal-killings-south-sudanese-civilians
https://www.newarab.com/news/south-sudan-imposes-curfew-after-looting-sudanese-shops
https://www.radiotamazuj.org/en/news/article/juba-summons-sudan-envoy-over-wad-madani-atrocities
https://sudantribune.com/article296100/#google_vignette
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/dec/10/airstrike-north-darfur-market-kills-people-sudan
https://www.barrons.com/news/sudan-army-denies-involvement-in-al-jazira-state-civilian-assaults-8c38dc92?refsec=topics_afp-news
https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/sudanese-army-says-advancing-key-rsf-held-capital-al-jazira-state
https://x.com/african_stream/status/1869404365674467526?s=46
The New Arab
South Sudan imposes curfew after looting of Sudanese shops
Anti-Sudanese protests turned into looting and violence in South Sudan on Friday, resulting in a nighttime curfew.
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HOW ISRAEL COST KAMALA HARRIS THE U.S. PRESIDENCY
A recent YouGov poll showed that 29 per cent of people who voted for US President Joe Biden in 2020 said the number one reason for not voting for Vice President Kamala Harris was her refusal to break from Biden’s policy on Gaza.
Further, 20 per cent of voters in states that swung from Biden in 2020 to Donald Trump in 2024 said they would have voted for Harris if she hadn’t expressed unconditional support for Israel.
Following Donald Trump’s victory on 5 November, Democrats blamed people who voted for independent parties. However, vote tallies show that these parties garnered too few votes to affect either Harris or Trump.
A recent YouGov poll showed that 29 per cent of people who voted for US President Joe Biden in 2020 said the number one reason for not voting for Vice President Kamala Harris was her refusal to break from Biden’s policy on Gaza.
Further, 20 per cent of voters in states that swung from Biden in 2020 to Donald Trump in 2024 said they would have voted for Harris if she hadn’t expressed unconditional support for Israel.
Following Donald Trump’s victory on 5 November, Democrats blamed people who voted for independent parties. However, vote tallies show that these parties garnered too few votes to affect either Harris or Trump.
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Continued….. Trump is likely to be as pro-Israel, if not worse, than Biden-Harris and has already made some disturbing remarks, although he did manage to get a ceasefire before his inauguration. Let’s not forget that during his first term, he recognised Occupied Jerusalem as Israel’s capital city and the Syrian-occupied Golen Heights as part of Israel. But the difference, is that Republican Trump supporters, by and large, couldn’t give a toss about Palestine, while traditional Democratic voters do. That’s why Harris and Biden’s complete capitulation to Netanyahu and the Israeli regime cost them votes.
What do you think?
Sources:
https://www.commondreams.org/news/harris-gaza
What do you think?
Sources:
https://www.commondreams.org/news/harris-gaza
Common Dreams
'Damning' New Poll Shows Price Kamala Harris Paid for Backing Israeli Genocide in Gaza | Common Dreams
Vice President Kamala Harris' refusal to break with the Biden administration's support for Israel's assault on Gaza cost her millions of potential Democratic voters. Will the Democratic Party learn from this and listen to its voters who want leaders to oppose…
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Do you think the failure of the Biden-Harris adminstration to stop the Gaza genocide cost Harris the election?
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72%
Yes
28%
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THE FBI’S CAMPAIGN AGAINST KING
‘Apostles of freedom are ever idolised when dead, but crucified when living.’ Revolutionary socialist James Connolly’s (1868-1916) words ring true now as they did in 1898.
Take the FBI posting about the Rev Dr Martin Luther King, Jr (1929-68), on the US holiday that observes his birthday, as if the same organisation did not work against King while he was alive.
J Edgar Hoover (1895-1972), the man responsible for jailing Pan-Africanist Marcus Garvey (1887-1940), headed the FBI and called for it to ‘Do something about Malcolm X.’ Hoover considered King a threat because his vision for racial and economic justice challenged the status quo.
‘Apostles of freedom are ever idolised when dead, but crucified when living.’ Revolutionary socialist James Connolly’s (1868-1916) words ring true now as they did in 1898.
Take the FBI posting about the Rev Dr Martin Luther King, Jr (1929-68), on the US holiday that observes his birthday, as if the same organisation did not work against King while he was alive.
J Edgar Hoover (1895-1972), the man responsible for jailing Pan-Africanist Marcus Garvey (1887-1940), headed the FBI and called for it to ‘Do something about Malcolm X.’ Hoover considered King a threat because his vision for racial and economic justice challenged the status quo.
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Continued…….. The FBI ran an extensive campaign, including surveillance, wiretaps and listening devices in King’s hotel rooms. King accused the FBI of attempting blackmail through an anonymous letter, along with a tape of his alleged infidelities, suggesting he should commit su*cide to avoid public embarrassment. The FBI leaked information about King’s personal life to the media and attempted to turn public opinion against him. However, the press at the time largely refused to publish such details.
The King family and others have argued that James Earl Ray (1928-98) was used as a scapegoat for King’s assassination, which they say involved a broader conspiracy including the US government, the mafia and Memphis police. In 1999, a Memphis jury in a civil trial found local, state and federal governments liable for King’s death.
So are we really supposed to forget all this and just be grateful that the FBI had a change of heart and is now commemorating King?
Let us know in the comments.
Sources
FBI post
https://x.com/FBI/status/1881371223075995958
J Edgar Hoover: Garvey, Malcolm, Hampton
https://moguldom.com/448109/fact-check-before-malcolm-x-was-murdered-j-edgar-hoover-sent-message-do-something-about-malcolm-x/
https://face2faceafrica.com/article/john-edgar-hoover-the-fbi-director-who-destroyed-civil-rights-groups-using-state-sponsored-terrorism1234
https://truthout.org/articles/new-documents-suggest-j-edgar-hoover-was-involved-in-fred-hamptons-murder
FBI vs King
https://www.npr.org/2021/01/18/956741992/documentary-exposes-how-the-fbi-tried-to-destroy-mlk-with-wiretaps-blackmail
James Earl Ray was scapegoat
https://archive.ph/hK1KK#selection-971.253-971.267
The King family and others have argued that James Earl Ray (1928-98) was used as a scapegoat for King’s assassination, which they say involved a broader conspiracy including the US government, the mafia and Memphis police. In 1999, a Memphis jury in a civil trial found local, state and federal governments liable for King’s death.
So are we really supposed to forget all this and just be grateful that the FBI had a change of heart and is now commemorating King?
Let us know in the comments.
Sources
FBI post
https://x.com/FBI/status/1881371223075995958
J Edgar Hoover: Garvey, Malcolm, Hampton
https://moguldom.com/448109/fact-check-before-malcolm-x-was-murdered-j-edgar-hoover-sent-message-do-something-about-malcolm-x/
https://face2faceafrica.com/article/john-edgar-hoover-the-fbi-director-who-destroyed-civil-rights-groups-using-state-sponsored-terrorism1234
https://truthout.org/articles/new-documents-suggest-j-edgar-hoover-was-involved-in-fred-hamptons-murder
FBI vs King
https://www.npr.org/2021/01/18/956741992/documentary-exposes-how-the-fbi-tried-to-destroy-mlk-with-wiretaps-blackmail
James Earl Ray was scapegoat
https://archive.ph/hK1KK#selection-971.253-971.267
Moguldom
Fact Check: Before Malcolm X Was Murdered, J Edgar Hoover Sent Message ‘Do Something About Malcolm X’
Fact Check: Before Malcolm X Was Murdered, J Edgar Hoover Sent Message 'Do Something About Malcolm X'
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MUSK’S NAZI SALUTE MILDLY REBUKED BY ZIONIST GROUP
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has ignited a firestorm of debate following what many observers interpret as a Nazi salute during a rally following the 20 January inauguration of US President Donald Trump.
Reactions to Musk’s action are sharply divided, but many have criticised the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), a prominent pro-Israel advocacy organisation, for offering a notably mild rebuke. The group characterised Musk’s salute as an ‘awkward gesture in a moment of enthusiasm.’ Musk seemed to reply with a sarcastic thanks, including a laugh emoji.
The ADL’s weak response to Musk’s salute is striking, given Jonathan Greenblatt, the ADL’s national director and CEO, likened the keffiyeh, a traditional Palestinian scarf, to the Nazi swastika during a TV appearance in March 2024.
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has ignited a firestorm of debate following what many observers interpret as a Nazi salute during a rally following the 20 January inauguration of US President Donald Trump.
Reactions to Musk’s action are sharply divided, but many have criticised the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), a prominent pro-Israel advocacy organisation, for offering a notably mild rebuke. The group characterised Musk’s salute as an ‘awkward gesture in a moment of enthusiasm.’ Musk seemed to reply with a sarcastic thanks, including a laugh emoji.
The ADL’s weak response to Musk’s salute is striking, given Jonathan Greenblatt, the ADL’s national director and CEO, likened the keffiyeh, a traditional Palestinian scarf, to the Nazi swastika during a TV appearance in March 2024.
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Continued………Some from within the ADL have denounced Greenblatt for what they have labelled a ‘dishonest campaign’ against pro-Palestine activists. In 2022, he equated anti-Zionism with white supremacy, despite the ADL’s findings indicating no correlation between white supremacists and those who express anti-Israel sentiments.
During the ADL’s leadership summit in May 2022, Greenblatt called organisations such as Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP), and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR)—which advocate for Palestinian rights—as ‘extremist’ and the ‘photo inverse of the extreme right,’ attributing anti-semitic hate crimes to their activities.
Perhaps Musk’s status as a big-donor supporter of Israel has swayed the ADL. Alternatively, some speculate it could be a case of like-minded individuals aligning themselves.
X credits: ADL @elinachos @jewishaction @DeanObeidallah @ahogan716 @YesYoureRacist
During the ADL’s leadership summit in May 2022, Greenblatt called organisations such as Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP), and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR)—which advocate for Palestinian rights—as ‘extremist’ and the ‘photo inverse of the extreme right,’ attributing anti-semitic hate crimes to their activities.
Perhaps Musk’s status as a big-donor supporter of Israel has swayed the ADL. Alternatively, some speculate it could be a case of like-minded individuals aligning themselves.
X credits: ADL @elinachos @jewishaction @DeanObeidallah @ahogan716 @YesYoureRacist
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