Daily Archives: May 25, 2026

Clarence B. Jones, Dr. King’s Trusted Attorney and Advisor, Dead at 95

Posted on May 25, 2026 by rikyrah

RIP, Mr. Jones Reverend Al Sharpton @TheRevAl I’m saddened by the news of the passing of Attorney Clarence Jones, Dr. King’s attorney and a mentor and friend to me. He was a brilliant strategist, lawyer, author, and philanthropist. So many … Continue reading →

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Happy Memorial Day!

Posted on May 25, 2026 by rikyrah

African American Contributions to Memorial Day National Mall and Memorial Parks “Louisiana furnished 24,000 Black men to help put down the rebellion. You talk about strewing flowers upon the graves of our departed Comrades. Who are the ones that do … Continue reading →

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