Pres. Donald Trump posthumously granted a full pardon to the man the late Muhammad Ali considered the G.O.A.T, Jack Johnson today. Johnson was the first Black heavyweight champion. He defeated numerous White opponents in segregated America. Carefree and unapologetically Black, the decision of an all-White jury landed him in jail for crossing the state line with a White woman or "immoral" purposes. Actor Sylvester Stallone brought Johnson's story to Trump's attention and was present during a White House ceremony today that lifted the chains off of the boxer's memory. Arizona Sen. Joh McCain pushed for Johnson's pardon for many years.
By Mona Austin One of the most eligible bacherlors in Christianity has tied the knot - Marvin Winans remarries After being single for almost 30 years, legendary gospel singer and Bishop Marvin L. Winans, Sr. has wed his long time girlfriend Deneen R. Carter. Carter is a 57-year-old physical therapist and minister at Perfecting Church in Detroit, founded by Winans. Little is known about the bride publicly. The gospel legend introduced the now Mrs. Winans as his fiance to the congregants of Perfecting in October of 2021. The couple had been in a relationship for 15 years. Pastor Winans was previously married to fellow gospel singer Vicki Winans (with whom he has two sons) for 16 years before they divorced in 1995. Held at the Colony Club in Detroit, MI, on April 22, the wedding was officiated by fellow COGIC Bishop Darrell Hines. "Let their lives be full of joy as they live according to your word," he prayed. If we are judging by floral count, this could be one of th...