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Recognizing the country’s painful racial history and honoring the legacy of Emmett Till, President Joe Biden signed a proclamation on Tuesday designating a national monument spanning two states to memorialize Emmett Till and his mother Mamie Till-Bradley.

A distinguished audience of attendees for the occasion: included Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., president & CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), as well as several members of the Congressional Black Caucus, including Chair Steven Horsford, Minority Whip James Clyburn, and Mississippi Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson. The NNPA is the trade association that represents the Black Press of America.

Biden enacted the proclamation on what would have been Till’s 82nd birthday.

During the ceremony, Biden acknowledged the significant role played by the Black Press in shedding light on Till’s tragic story and the broader struggle for civil rights.

He applauded the bravery and unwavering dedication of publications like JET Magazine, the Chicago Defender, and other newspapers and radio announcers who fearlessly reported on the events surrounding Till’s murder,

4 President Joe Biden, with Vice President Kamala Harris and several guests in attendance, signed a proclamation on July 25 ( what would have been Emmett Till’s 82nd birthday), designating a national monument spanning two states to memorialize Emmett Till and his mother Mamie Till-Bradley.

Photo/ Mark Mahoney) ensuring that the truth reached the American people.

“The reason the world saw what Mrs. Till-Mobley saw was because of another hero in this story: the Black Press,” Biden remarked, receiving applause from the audience.

The president emphasized that there’s much work ahead in the fight for true freedom.

“There’s really critical work ahead to continue the fight for racial justice and equality for all Americans,” Biden insisted.

“And my administration is committed to leading a path forward. And I know the members of Congress here are even more committed than that.” WI

President Biden’s Epic Marjorie Taylor Greene Troll Campaign Ad has 40 Million Views and Counting

In a stunning display of political finesse, President Joe Biden trolled his Republican nemesis, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, with a masterful campaign ad that has taken the internet by storm.

The 30-second clip, originally from Greene’s passionate speech to young conservatives, has garnered over 40 million views on social media and has left even Democrats amazed at its gangster-level savviness.

During her speech, Greene compared President Biden’s policy accomplishments to those of former President Lyndon B. Johnson’s “Great Society” social programs.

Biden’s team promptly snatched the moment and posted the clip on the President’s Twitter account, accompanied by the classic caption: “I approve this message.”

The clip continued with Greene mentioning the vast range of programs Biden is working on, from education and medical care to urban problems, rural poverty, transportation, Medicare, Medicaid, and labor unions.

Greene may have intended to criticize the government led by Biden, describing it as “one big fat, bloated machine,” but the ad cleverly flipped her narrative on its head.

Historically, Democrats have received criticism for stumbling in their messaging and failing to hit back at their opponents effectively.

But Biden’s ad demonstrated a fresh, assertive approach, showcasing the President’s team’s prowess in leveraging social media to their advantage. WI

5 President Joe Biden trolled his Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, with a masterful campaign ad that has taken the internet by storm. (Courtesy

Doubts and Fallout Continue in the Carlee Russell Case

Crime Stoppers has reversed its decision to return over $63,000 in donations intended to help find Carlethia “Carlee” Russell after her kidnapping story came under scrutiny, the latest fallout from what many now believe was a hoax.

The 25-year-old Alabama woman claimed she was kidnapped after stopping to assist a toddler wandering alone on Interstate 459 on July 13. However, she reappeared at her home two days later.

Initially, the organization that offers anonymous tips about criminal activity pledged to return the funds raised during the two-day search for Russell.

Crime Stoppers has now said they’ve decided against it because of the suspicions surrounding her story.

Alabama police have also expressed reservations about the alleged abduction, revealing that Russell had conducted suspicious internet searches about kidnappings before the incident occurred.

Her mysterious return home on foot further deepened the mystery.

While her mother, Talitha Robinson-Russell, remains firm in her belief that Carlee was abducted and subsequently returned, law enforcement continues investigating the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.

The case has brought attention to the struggles faced by Black families when dealing with missing person cases.

According to 2021 FBI data, Black people account for 31% of missing person reports despite making up only 14% of the US population. WI