The End of Ebony Magazine

 Ebony Magazine Cover from Spring 2019

Sad news for Black media. Johnson Company magazine, Ebony, is on life support. The once-iconic Black news and celebrity magazine, the Time magazine of Black America, abruptly fired all of its staff and writers with close to no notice.

I used to read both Ebony and Jet magazine and was looking forward to the next issue.  For decades, Ebony and Jet has been one of several Black-owned publications that gives us news that are not reported in mainstream media.  The writers and editors bring objective news information pertaining to Black America as well as entertainment and fashion.  It was that magazine that cover fashion and started Fashion Fair fashion events to various cities around the nation because Black women weren't allow to model fashion due to Jim Crow and general American racism.  Those shows were very popular among Black women and Black organizations.  The company also started Fashion Fair cosmetics that are still sold in department stores around the country. 

It's so sad to see the magazine I grew up as a child and teenager gone forever.  I hope someone buy the archives so we can read about historic milestones of Black America without distortions and lies so often offered in mainstream media.

With so few news outlets catering to Black America, this is the biggest blow to our collective history as well as getting accurate information without bias and distortion that often comes from mainstream media outlets. 

Rest in peace, Ebony and Jet!
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Here's the scoop from The Atlanta Voice:

Ebony and Jet magazines fire remainder of staff, may close

Legacy publications beset by financial issues by Miana Massey, Atlanta Voice Ebony magazine — along with its sister publication Jet — has potentially closed its doors for good. Former employees of the company took to Twitter last week using the hashtag #EbonyOwes to air out their frustrations with the company, as it has fired all of its employees with little to no notice. According to USA Today, members of Ebony magazine’s digital team say they’ve been fired and haven’t received their final paychecks in the latest controversy to hit the struggling publication that has chronicled black life in America for decades. Michael Gibson, co-chairman and founder of Austin, Texas-based Clear View Group, which owns Ebony, declined to comment to USA Today on the digital team’s dismissal, citing a “policy of not commenting on any employment practices or issues.” The Chicago Tribune previously reported how Ebony was being pressed by the National Writers Union to pay more than $200,000 it alleged the magazine owed to freelance writers who contributed stories back in 2017. The drama sparked the hashtag #EbonyOwes on Twitter. According to a report on Ebony.com, the magazine’s previous owner, Johnson Publishing Co., filed for bankruptcy liquidation in April, which Ebony said would not affect its operations. “EBONY Media Operations, LLC brands, which include EBONY magazine, EBONY.com, digital magazine JET and jetmag.com and its related businesses, have viably operated independently of Johnson Publishing Company dba/ Fashion Fair Cosmetics (JPC) since Black-owned Ebony Media Operations, LLC (EMO) purchased the media assets of JPC in 2016. Black-owned investment firm CVG Group LLC assisted in the formation of EMO,” a statement read. “EMO is unaffected by the Chapter 7 bankruptcy announcement regarding the dissolution of JPC. EMO is not able to comment further and is not familiar with the facts or events of the JPC business.” The first issue of the iconic magazine hit stands 74 years ago and took the industry by storm.  Founded by John H. Johnson in November 1945, the black-owned publication has striven always to address African-American issues, personalities and interests in a positive and self-affirming manner. Editions of Ebony featured some of the biggest stars in Black America, including issues covered by Diana Ross, Sidney Poitier, as well as President and first lady Barack and Michelle Obama.

Gus Bilirakis Felt Indivisible!

Rep, Gus Bilirakis and his ally got an earful from protesters.

Republican congressman Gus Bilirakis from Florida felt the Bern. He saw his town hall erupt into a heated discussion with his constituents. The Republican lawmaker got to talking about his goal to repeal the Affordable Healthcare Act. His right hand man made an "alternative fact" about how the law (known as Obamacare) having "death panels".

There were boos and shouting matches between Bill Akins and a man who was a supporter of the healthcare law.

He was called a lair by the constituent.

"You called me a liar," said Akins.

"You are a liar...Own up to it!" said the protester.

Akins the secretary of the Pasco County Republican Party was making the claim as well.

Soon as the crowd got rowdy, Akins went on to insult them.

"Ok children, all right children," said Akins.

Many Republicans claim that the protesters are paid agitators. Of course, when they got the love and support of the Tea Party, the Democrats called them paid protesters as well.

See Republicans now figured that they had the wind in their sails. Well I hope that many Americans rise up and show the party that we oppose their agenda and we're going to fight throughout the entire four years of the fuhrer's presidency.

Jason Chaffetz Felt Indivisible!

Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) getting a gut check.

House Republican Jason Chaffetz of Utah is often bitching and bemoaning about Benghazi and Hillary Clinton's emails. He spent a majority of the election year trying to uncover a scandal within the Obama White House and demonized Clinton throughout her failed campaign.

He, Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-SC) and Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) were gadflies to Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. They often appeared on Sean "Softball" Hannity's program trying to dog on Obama for allowing four Americans die in the 2012 Benghazi Consulate Attack.

So far, he hasn't made any priorities to the failed Yemeni raid in which one Navy Seal was killed.

He was upset over Kellyanne Conway giving a plug to Ivana Trump's fashion line. Conway got flack for giving a plug while being a federal office holder. She got a slap on the wrist.

Matter of fact, conflict is existing with Mike Flynn, the National Security Advisor. He is under fire for coordinating with the Russian ambassador about the getting the sanctions lift when the fuhrer Donald J. Trump hops into the White House.

Obama called for harsh sanctions against Russia for meddling in the election. It's confirmed that Russia had played in a role in getting Trump elected.

Trump ignores the concerns and dismissed it as "fake news" and he believes it undermines his surprise victory.

Chaffetz hasn't move a muscle on the issues.

So when he held his town hall in suburban Salt Lake City, he got an earful.

Protesters shouted him down. They also shouted down Betsy DeVos, Rep. Dave Brat (R-VA) recently.

Aretha Franklin: R-E-T-I-R-E-M-E-N-T!

It's the end fo the road for the Queen of Soul.

The Queen Of Soul who gave influence to many of pop music's greatest acts is retiring after her final album is released. Aretha Franklin on a local Detroit television station said that once her album comes out, she will do a final tour to promote it. After that, she will hang up the microphone for good.

Aretha Franklin had been in the business for years. The 74 year old legendary singer said that she wants to spend more time with her grandchildren.

"This will be my last year. I will be recording, but this will be my last year in concert," she told the station. "This is it."

She said that her longtime friend and producer Stevie Wonder is contributing to the album.

Since the age of 19, Aretha had performed shows and released 41 studio albums, 6 live albums, and has numerous hits.

She was born in Memphis as Aretha Louise Franklin. Her father was a local preacher and her mother is a piano player. According to the stories, Aretha was abandoned by her mother and her dad was charging his player's card.

Her mother passed away. It inspired her to sing. She started signing solos at the church and people were noticing. Her dad decided to get into show business.

Six decades in the music business. The music veteran became the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

"I feel, very, very enriched and satisfied with respect to where my career came from, and where it is now....but I'm not going to go anywhere and just sit down and do nothing. That wouldn't be good, either," she added. leaving the door to a limited schedule.

It was reported that Aretha Franklin declined an offer to perform at the inauguration of fuhrer Donald J. Trump.

Tonight we dedicate our LATE THREAD to the Queen.

Well wishes to the Queen of Soul.

Chrisette Michele: Performing For Trump Got Me Blackball'd!

Chrisette Michele faces a backlash for going to the fuhrer's inaugural.

Motown artist Chrisette Michele is facing a backlash for her performance for the fuhrer.

She didn't perform for Donald J. Trump. However she did perform at the inaugural balls.

Many of her family and friends have disowned her and her fans are calling for a boycott of her music because she decided to perform on the grounds of unity.

The singer lost her spot with director Spike Lee. He nixed the idea of using her songs on his Netflix series.

Of course, many also threw death threats her way.

The singer even said that Trump ignored her after the performance.

"Originally I was supposed to perform directly after his first speech, and I had done that with Barack Obama before, so I was used to that kind of experience. And the woman who organized the event came and told me, 'Now you're going to go first and he's going to go after you'. I looked her in the eye and said, 'My family has disowned me. If you decide to Google me, you'll see that America is writing about me in their newspapers. I'm the black poster child for discord right now, and he's not going to shake my hand?' So no, I didn't get to meet him."

Michele said that the Women's March is an example of the power that drives her to sing. She supports the march.

Trump Slides A Dick Into The Court!

The fuhrer nominates Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court.

Neil Gorsuch is currently a federal appeals judge from U.S. 10th Circuit of Appeals in Denver. He is chosen to be the fuhrer's pick for the Supreme Court. This pick will replace the late Antonin Scalia who passed away a year ago.

Donald J. Trump nominated this judge for the court. Republicans are on board with this pick.

Democrats aren't. So it's likely a showdown for the spot. Democrats are seething over the Republican obstruction to Barack Obama's pick Merrick Garland. The Republicans held off the confirmation hearings and vote. It ended with Garland heading back to the federal court for the District of Columbia. Democrats vow complete obstruction to this guy.

Now the very same Republicans are warning Democrats to get in line or prepare for "nuclear option."

Conservatives are going to praise this guy. Progressives not so much. They're going to hate this guy and the very things he stands for.

The announcement came forth with the spotlights of a reality television show.

Gorsuch would be considered one of
the youngest judges appointed to the highest court. He is currently 49 years old and is married with children.

Chelsea Clinton: I Really Hate Trump But I Ain't Going After His Family!

His dad didn't respect Obama. Why should we respect him and his family.

The former first daughter warns the trolls not to take their frustration on the children.

They treated Malia and Sasha Obama with no respect. Why should we treat fuhrer Donald J. Trump's family with respect. I mean there's no reason for us to even go there. I am not going to respect the First Slut of the United States Melania Trump.

I refuse to respect Ivanka, Donald Jr., Eric, Tiffany and Barron Trump. They deserve the same treatment their father gave to Mr. Obama. They deserve the same respect the conservative agitators, the White extremists and the so-called liberal allies gave to Michelle Obama and the children.

Chelsea Clinton-Mezvinsky hopped on Twitter to denounce people attacking Barron. She felt that the main focus should be on Trump's policies.

"Barron Trump deserves the chance every child does --- to be a kid," Clinton wrote on the social media. She jabbed the fuhrer. "Standing up for every kid also means opposing +POTUS policies that hurt kids."

I want you to know that the old fart Rush Limbaugh said Chelsea had looked similar to the first dog.

The Bush twins also warned trolls to not go after the Obama daughters. It was ignored. Jenna Bush-Hager of NBC and Barbara Bush were attacked by the trolls.

Democrats and progressives need to stop being nice.

I refuse to give Trump the respect he deserves. Fuck him, Mike Pence and their families.

Fox Slashed The Dash!

Well one face I don't have to look forward to seeing is the aging Black conservative agitator who once was a man's fantasy girl. The political agitator and actress Stacey Dash got fired out the cannon.

Dash, George Will, Cal Thomas and Ed Roĺlins were loaded into a cannon and fired out of it.

The folks over at the Trump supporting Fox News Channel decided that these agitators will not have their contracts renewed. Their services are no longer needed at Fox.

Dash, 50 caused a great deal of controversy during her three years at the network. She had said some foul shit about Jay-Z, Beyonce, former president Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Prince, Jesse Williams, Jada Pinkett Smith and Colin Kaepernick.

She was a huge supporter of the fuhrer.

They hired a white extremist named Nigel Farage as a contributor to the network.

Black Twitter is enjoying every moment of this. They say that karma came a bit this beeyotch in the ass.

Remember former Fox president Roger Ailes said that she was the "black girl"

Dash was best known for being in the movie and television series Clueless. Also had a role in Mo' Money and was a video vixen in Rick Ross, Kanye West and The Game music videos.

Dash is officially a washed up celebrity for those who didn't know. And her politics are like Sarah Palin, tired and played out.

El Chapo's American Tail!

The U.S. has custody of the legendary drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzeman Loera.

The ballad of El Chapo.

The Mexican drug lord who managed to elude authorities through elaborate tunnels and makeshift vehicles was caught last January. The drug lord who put the fear of god in those who weren't down with the Sinaloa. The man was charming and very nice in the public. But if you crossed him, you're head may be in a duffle bag.

He managed to escape the iron college numerous times. Some inside men and his crew were ordered to make tunnels underneath the areas where El Chapo was resting his head. When the officers let their guard down, he would slip into the tunnel and disappear into the night.

His first breakout was in 2001 where he ended up going out with the laundry. He would evade authorities for 13 years. When he was recaptured, he would break out again in 2015 through an elaborate tunnel in through the shower. He was caught in 2016.

He fought to stay in Mexico. The federal judges in Mexico said, "You got to head to the States."

President Barack Obama's last deed on the list is the extradition of Joaquin Guzman Loera to the United States. He feared this moment would come. His lawyers couldn't save him from the fate of the American court system.

El Chapo is heading to New York City to face drug trafficking charges. He will also face conspiracy to commit murder, attempted murder, terrorism and weapons charges.

On top of that, if he is convicted of these charges, he will head to Florence, Colorado. That's where Supermax ADX is located. The federal time out is the country's most toughest. You can't escape this one with a tunnel. They have the whole facility surrounded. Air, water and land are monitored.

The water that runs to the facility is monitored as well. They watch everything you do. The most dangerous individuals bunk there. Many of them are terrorists, gangsters, state and federal interns who escaped,

El Chapo was caught by the U.S. Marshals and Mexican authorities. He did an interview with Sean Penn. When Penn was given access to meet the reclusive leader, the U.S. were watching him.

President Enrique Pena Nieto agreed to the extradition. Mexico will allow its citizens to face charges in the United States only if the Death Card is pulled out the deck.

So it's likely if convicted, he will get LIFE in the federal time out of Florence ADX Supermax.

Guzeman is innocent until proven guilty.

Anita Baker: Silence Is Golden!

The Songstress is retiring from the music biz.

She brought me joy.

The Detroit born singer said on social media, it's a wrap.

Anita Baker, the famed R&B, jazz singer announced on Twitter that she is retiring from the music business. Her label Blue Note was completely unaware that she was not giving them the best she got.

It all went down last week when she posted a cryptic message to her fans.

Lotta rumours out there. No Tour. No CD. #Retired🎁 #BeachBum❤ #ThankUJesus😆 pic.twitter.com/Lkmz5rXiPd

— Anita Baker (@IAMANITABAKER) January 12, 2017

Jan 26th will celebrate my 59th BDay (lord willing) retirement was 1 of many goals/dreams #SuchaBlessing🎁 pic.twitter.com/7m1HTfy6gR

— Anita Baker (@IAMANITABAKER) January 12, 2017

😙Oh , no regrets... Music has been/is very good 2 us. God Gifted in every possible way. We just stay "humble" about🎁#2GBTG pic.twitter.com/DfLvdL2G21

— Anita Baker (@IAMANITABAKER) January 15, 2017

🎁Happy Birthday, Young Man. Second to none. Love & Light 2 My first born Son💖 pic.twitter.com/ZS1lrOhoiE

— Anita Baker (@IAMANITABAKER) January 19, 2017

☕G'MAWnin! 😊Different is Beautiful tOO... Grow, Change, Evolve #DoYou💖 pic.twitter.com/s38nFCvBWA

— Anita Baker (@IAMANITABAKER) January 19, 2017

She will celebrate her birthday this month.

I remember that she had an album that was supposed to be released some years back, but it was scrapped.

She is a four time platinum selling artist. She won eight Grammy's for her albums.

I wonder if the fuhrer Donald J. Trump's victory caused her to retire. Obviously, many entertainers are not keen on the pussy grabber winning the election.

Anita Baker, you're our angel. We hope the best for you. And retirement isn't going away! It's kind of taking a break from the hustle and bustle of the music industry.

Late Thread dedicated to Anita Baker.

Obama: Good Luck America! You're Gonna Need It!

The president delivers his final presser to the American people. While Republicans are so freaking glad he's going, Democrats are so hoping that his replacement suffers the same treatment.

Democrats are seething with anger.

Obama was assured if not optimistic about the future of the country.

"At my core I think we're going to be okay," Obama said as he concluded his final news conference at the White House. "We just have to fight for it, work for it, and not take it for granted."

"I know that you will help us do that," said Obama.

Obama reflects on his eight years, the release of Chelsea Manning, Russia, Israel, Republican obstruction, his failure to get Merrick Garland confirmed, and his return to private life.

All in all, Obama says that he's glad to be out. He said that he will resided in the area until his youngest daughter 16 year old Sasha exits high school.

Thank you Mr. Obama. I am going to miss you.

H-Dubya Senior Will Stay Away From The Fuhrer's Inaugural!

The elder George H.W. Bush former president is being treated for pneumonia. 

Well wishes to G.H.W. and Barbara Bush.

Former president George H.W. Bush, Sr. is being treated for a mild illness and it got the junk food media's attention.

41 will not attend the transfer of power. He is having breathing problems and is being treated at Houston's Methodist Hospital for pneumonia and his wife Barbara was admitted for fatigue and coughing.

Bush is in stable condition and is resting comfortably.

Earlier he was placed in ICU to address "an acute respiratory problem stemming form pneumonia.

Bush is the father of 43 and failed presidential candidate Jeb Bush.

The Bush didn't endorse the fuhrer Donald J. Trump for president. They considered him an embarrassment to the Republican Party.

Even though, the Carters. the Bushes, the Clintons and the Obamas hate this guy, they'll show an ounce of respect of Trump.

He and vice fuhrer Mike Pence will take over at 12pm on Friday.

I plan on not watching it. I will not give this asshole any respect or the dignity.

Cop Killer Caught: Blame Game Begins!

Terrorist was caught after he murdered his girlfriend and an Orlando metro cop. He also blamed for the unintentional death of an Orange County deputy.

While I was busy, I heard about the tragic death of an Orlando police officer gunned down after responding to a domestic violence call. The killer was caught without a shot fired but he was sure roughed up.

Now as he is facing trial for capital murder, the conservative agitators and the white extremists are now pointing the finger at BlackLivesMatter, Barack Obama and Black America.

So if they want to blame BLM and Obama for the selfless actions of this terrorist, then I should just turn it around and blame conservatives, the fuhrer Donald J. Trump, Mike Pence, Rick Scott, Marco Rubio and the Republican Party for the actions of this terrorist. He has used his Second Amendment remedies to end the life of his pregnant girlfriend and a dedicated officer.

For the first time in 2017,  a Black suspect in a cop killing lives to face trial.

For every corrupt cop, a good cop loses their life to the senseless gun violence. When they start charging cops for the murder of unarmed citizens, then the people of color will speak about criminal activity. When cops decide to breakthrough the Blue Wall of Silence, then it's possible for the community they've serve to get their respect. No one says thank you enough. And for good reason.

Now the terrorist Markeith Loyd was the most wanted man in Florida. He had assistance in his nine day escapade. He managed to slip the feds and state boys for that long. He had help.

The terrorist managed to kill 24 year old Sade Dixon after a dispute over him being the father of her child. He would put her brother in the hospital as well. He would survive the injuries.

Debra Clayton was gunned down after responding to the disturbance.

He was spotted at Walmart when officer Debra Clayton responded to the disturbance. He would put a bullet in her. She would die of her injuries. That sparked a police chase. While trying to elude authorities, an Orange County Boy Norman Lewis was killed in a motorcycle crash.

The terrorist is held in medical ward with armed police presence. He will be facing charges of first degree murder, unlawful killing of an unborn child, attempted first degree murder, and two counts of aggravated assault with a firearm stemming from that incident. The shooting of Clayton will likely be capital murder. He may face charges for the involuntary death of Lewis.

The deaths of Sade Dixon and Norman Lewis rest on the feet of the terrorist.

The driver of the vehicle that killed Lewis will likely face involuntary vehicular homicide charges.

The driver of the vehicle was a 78-year old man. Billy Jarrard will face the charges for that act.

They are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

I won't offer condolences and sympathy. Words can't bring these people back. Locking these dirtbags up won't stop the ongoing violence here in the United States. Blaming everyone but the shooter will keep the cycle of violence going. So if you want me to show sympathy, it's not going to happen.

I would like to see Congress do something about the gun violence in the United States. But that's asking too much from a bunch of worthless lawmakers.

Obama: Fox News And Talk Radio Made Fiction A Reality!

On his way out, President Barack Obama drops one more diss on Fox News, The Drudge Report and that old fart Rush Limbaugh.

I'm going to miss you Mr. Obama. You were a great leader and I hope that your successor and his fuck buddy fail at what they do. I am going to take the page of that old fart Rush Limbaugh and wish he fails.

Anytime Obama mentioned conservative agitators by name, they treat it like a badge of honor. They love to grab the president's attention. They then bemoan about how Obama's picking on them and trying to silence them. Now that the fuhrer's coming to power on Friday, it's going to be "easy" for conservative agitators to back pedal. They'll start blaming Obama long after he's out of office and defend Donald J. Trump regardless of the wrong.

I want the country to fail and I want unrest to continue.

In the words of Wanda Sykes, I hope Limbaugh, Ann Coulter and Matt Drudge's kidneys fail. I hope Sean "Softball" Hannity finally takes a dunk in the water with a towel over his head. And no he can't beg for his freedom.

President Barack Obama goes to conduct his final interviews with the junk food media. He says that he is very humble to be the president. He leaves annoyed that he could get his Supreme Court nominee confirmed and the rise of fake news being paraded by the agitators of the conservative media.

Now some of these agitators are being regarded as members of the white extremist movement labeled the "alt-right".

Ta-Nehisi Coates recently sat down with Obama for a series the magazine calls "My President Was Black." The project is based on interviews conducted last year, but the first two parts were published Tuesday and Wednesday.

Ta-Nehisi Coates gets in depth with the president.

"I'm not saying I'm impervious to criticism — but one of the things that you come pretty early on to understand in this job, and you start figuring out even during the course of the campaign, is that there's Barack Obama the person and there's Barack Obama the symbol, or the office holder, or what people are seeing on television, or just a representative of power," Obama said while recounting a brusque encounter with an activist.

"Usually they're responding to this character that they're seeing on TV called Barack Obama, or to the office of the presidency and the White House and what that represents," he told Coates. "And so you don't take it personally. You understand that if people are angry that somehow the government is failing, then they are going to look to the guy who represents government. And that applies, by the way, even to some of the folks who are now Trump supporters. They're responding to a fictional character named Barack Obama who they see on Fox News or who they hear about through Rush Limbaugh."

"People basically saw me unfiltered," Mr. Obama said. "I was at a town-hall meeting, or I was talking to people directly, or they had met me, or I would speak at a university or go to a VFW hall. But they weren't seeing some image of me as trying to take away their stuff and give it to black people, and coddle criminals, and all the stereotypes of not just African-American politicians but liberal politicians. You started to see that kind of prism being established towards the end of the 2008 race, particularly once Sarah Palin was the nominee."

Fox News for ten years demonized Barack Obama. They did the whisper campaigns to paint this fictional portrayal of the president and First Lady Michelle Obama as unpatriotic and uppity.

Now if you really wanted to see an angry person, you should listen to a old fart call a woman a slut on radio for over three days.

How about the only person with high ratings in cable news sexually harass women with a loofah?

Now the two most annoying and oldest voices in radio will defend the fuhrer. Old Fart Rush Limbaugh and Sean "Softball" Hannity will continue to demonize Obama long after he's out of office.

Or perhaps the most annoying conservative agitator on television and radio give head clinic to Republicans all the while complaining about the rest giving doing it for Obama.

Hey, remember Roger Ailes. Yeah, the spin doctor who tried to spin his "game" on many of the female anchors on the network.

I wished Obama called out Fox News, perverted Bill O'Reilly old fart Rush Limbaugh, Softball Hannity and The Russian Drudge Report for being caught up in sexual scandals.

The conservative news might as well have called him a "NIGGER".

That's how they've treated him.

They gave all this attention to this controversial billionaire who is a business mogul and former reality television star. Fuhrer Donald J. Trump is considered a narcissistic, racist, downright sexist, xenophobe who is  Islamophobic, a known pussy grabber and is whiny immature man-child. He and his goober right-hand man will take office on Friday at 12pm.

Chelsea Manning On Her Way Out!

Chelsea Manning's sentence commuted. She will be out in May. President Barack Obama decided the time served for leaking classified documents was dully served.

President Barack Obama won the day once again. For the LGBTQ community this is a huge victory!

For the conservatives, it's a disgrace to the military. After all, they believe that anyone who leaks to the foreign threats are criminals and deserve to be locked up. Unfortunately when foreign threats are attacking Obama, Hillary Clinton and the DNC, it's patriotic. The military is sacred according to the concern trolls of the white extremist movement the junk food media labeled the "alt-right".

The Army private who leaked classified documents to the controversial document dump website Wikileaks was granted a commuted sentence. Chelsea Manning was serving at least 35 years in the federal military time out for deliberately leaking classified documents that endangered the lives of her fellow soldiers.

Facing a court-martial and a death card, Manning decided to take a plea deal. She was sentence to serve her term in Fort Leavenworth.

While in federal time out, they allowed her to blog and share thoughts and prayers to her supporters.

When the solitary confinement was issued for not following the rules about internet access, Manning was placed in the hole.

She almost committed suicide twice while in the federal time out.

Before she was Chelsea, she was born Bradley Manning. She grew up in Oklahoma and later the country of Wales as a boy wanting to be a girl. She thought the best way to rid herself of the urges was to join the military.

Chelsea was not happy being in the field. She was taunted for being "gay" and "girly". He was standing at 5'1" and was sexual harassed by men.

She found herself facing gender identity disorder. She felt that as a guy she couldn't cut through the military's strict code of conduct. So she was hoping to find an out. She wanted to let her superiors know about her sexuality. At that time, the Don't Ask Don't Tell would immediately throw you out and you wouldn't be able to retrieve your benefits. So she backed out the idea at one point.

But somehow she wanted to attract attention. She was introduced into the hacker community where she found interest in community of anonymous hackers willing to bring attention to issues she felt weren't addressed in the military.

Well in the spring of 2010, Wikileaks would publish many cables and classified videos showing the U.S. doing some really fucked shit. It was an embarrassment. The U.N. and many other nations condemned the U.S. for brutal attacks on civilians.

While on duty, Manning was detained. He was immediately sent back to the United States and placed in the FBI/Marine Corps Base Quantico facility. She was immediately placed on suicide watch and was stripped of many items including her clothes to prevent her from using it as a noose.

As Bradley, she was subjected to many routine checks. She was getting frustrated with being held in confinement. So she started a hunger strike and wrote letters to many in the junk food media. She said that the walls were closing in on her and felt that the U.S. wouldn't give her a fair shake.

During trial, Manning made a deal to take the Death Card off the table. Manning would apologize for her actions. She would also remind the public that the U.S. should focus on the people in the ranks who committed war crimes instead of leaking documents.

For at least seven years, Manning was placed in protective custody. She was constantly being watched for suicide attempts.

Being denied for early release also stressed her out.

By that time, she was allowed to at least have hormone pills to at least have feminine body features.

President Barack Obama at first was not willing to commute Manning. It seems like for the actions done, she shouldn't have served a harsh sentence. Obama felt that the sentence was too harsh and he spared her.

Manning's fellow supporters include Edward Snowden, the NSA leaker who is trying to seek asylum in the Russian Federation and Julian Assange, the founder of Wikileaks who is stuck in the Ecuadorian embassy awaiting an extradition to Sweden on allegations of rape. They thanked Obama although they asked for the president to spare them as well.

Manning hasn't spoken out on the commute sentence. But certainly she will thank the president for sparing her life. She is slated for release in May.

The Fuhrer hasn't spoken on the issue. But I am not sure if Donald J. Trump will fight the sentence or just ignore it. We don't know how an unpredictable pussy grabber acts around a transwoman.

For now, Chelsea Manning is a free woman.

Dems Vow Unrepentant Opposition Towards The Fuhrer!

Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) isn't attending the fuhrer's ceremony.

I will be watching something else on television if possible. I will not watch any events in honor of this man.

Nearly 40 Democratic lawmakers vow to oppose the fuhrer. They refuse to give credence towards a man who engaged in the most divisive man to ever run this country.

Jennifer Holliday bows out after many of her supporters vowed to boycott her shows. She cited that she had a scheduling rearrangement. The B Street Band backed out. They said they bowed out outta of respect towards Bruce Springsteen. The pressure is on 3 Doors Down and Toby Keith.

Keith is unapologetic. He said that he's done it for the two previous presidents. He will perform for the fuhrer.

Now the inaugural tickets are being passed out for free. It's not going to be HUGE event as he once promoted.

Trump's rhetoric has turned people off. He will not respect the polls or the public opinion about his policies.

Do you miss Barack Obama already?

We've taken a step forward putting a person of color in the White House. The Democratic Party has overcome the racist past. Now it's got to get away from the corporate capitalism that keeps the rich richer and the poor poorer.

The Republican Party was then the party of change. Yet, it's only change is the color of the hair on most of the White men and women who represent the party as a whole.

ACA Supporters Stand By The King!

Going backwards. Republicans continue to push for a full repeal of the Affordable Healthcare Act despite not having any reasonable replacement. In order to spite President Barack Obama, Republicans would obstruct his nominees and now his legacy.

Again, we're never find peace in the world if we're divided. Assured that we'll never have peace regardless of the holiday. Today is Martin Luther King, Jr, Day. It's a federal holiday that pays tribute to the African American pastor and civil rights leader who fought for change in the South.

He was assassinated in 1968 in Memphis.

Martin Luther King, Jr.'s dream of a colorblind society will never come to fruition because we have Donald J. Trump.

We have Rush Limbaugh, Bill O'Reilly, Fox News, Breitbart News, Matt Drudge, Sean "Softball" Hannity, Ann Coulter, Alex Jones, Tomi Lahren and many others devoted to keeping the country divided. They will live their lives in the cesspool of bigotry and white extremism.

We have the first African American president leaving in four days. He will continue his fight for change and I hope he becomes a harsh critic of the fuhrer.

Barack Obama made Black America more aware. He may have inspired some or left some out in the cold. Regardless, Obama made a difference in my life and I will use him as an inspiration to my growth and success.

He couldn't get the things he wanted done because of a constant obstruction from Republicans.

Now Democrats vow to obstruct Trump and Republicans regardless of what happens.

This weekend was full of protest. A nonviolent protest against the Republicans and their continued effort to repeal the law despite it helping Americans.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey's Circus Over!

The circus of the stars. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus ends. 

Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey's Circus is ending its run after 147 years.

The Greatest Show on Earth is ending. The historic American circus was very popular. It got a lot of flack after videos surfaced of mistreatment of wildlife began appearing on social media.

Kenneth Fled, the CEO of Feld Entertainment said that the final show will be in May.

The declining ticket sales were the reason. Of course, the decision to end its elephant act was also a factor according to Feld.

The circus began phasing out the elephant shows after animal rights groups continue to hammer on about the mistreatment.

I remember seeing the circus train pass through Dayton in 2011. It was a once in a lifetime to see the train pass through your community. At the time, I was trying to rekindle a relationship with a woman who was waste of my time.

I remember going to the circus in 1987 when I was young. Vaguely remembered it.was at the University of Dayton Arena.

American Apparel And The Limited Gone In 45 Seconds!

And like that, it's gone.

Trendy isn't American Apparel.

Looks like all their "whitesplaining" finally caught up with them. As of April, the retailer will shut down all of its locations. It will owned by as Canadian company Gildan Activewear.

All 110 stores will be gone. It will put 3,400 people out of their jobs.

It was "Made in America" and was considered "Sweatshop Free".

Dov Charney, the Canadian American businessman who created American Apparel warned the company that if you fire him, AA will fall. He was right. The company fired him out the cannon after he was accused of sexual harassment and misuse of funds.

This also brings the bad news to another company that tried to "whitesplain" fashion is out of the game as well. The Limited will close its 250 locations. The Limited is based out of Columbus and operates in the affluent suburb of New Albany.

So as President Barack Obama leaves the White House, his replacement will take over. Fuhrer Donald J. Trump will run a country of 325 million Americans. He will be the most divisive person to lead this country. And as he begins, retail stores begin to fall apart.

Mr. Comey, You Got Some Explaining To Do!

James Comey refused to pursue allegations of Russian meddling in election.

The government agency overseeing the U.S. Justice Department is looking into the actions of James Comey, the FBI director. The Inspector General is concerned that Comey's last minute decision to look into perennial failure Hillary Clinton's emails doomed her in the final weeks of the presidential election.

The decision to reopen the case became the talk of the nation and also led to fuhrer Donald J. Trump winning the election.

Of course, he refused to go after Trump's connections to Russia. He basically blew all that off for some goddamn emails.

Michael Horowitz will not look into the decision not to prosecute Clinton and her aides. Instead he will review the actions of Comey took that Clinton and many of her supporters believe cost her the election.

The news presser in July which he called the actions of Clinton, "extremely careless". The latter to Congressional Republicans in October. Then the decision to close the investigation in November.

Democrats are seething with anger over this. Comey was also briefed on the Russian hacks and chose not to pursue the allegations of them meddling in the election.

Trump during his campaign wanted Comey fired out the cannon for not pursuing charges against Clinton. Trump said that the system was "rigged" and the FBI was politicized by him. He said if he won, he would continue dogging Clinton. So far, that's not going to happen. Even the Benghazi Committee finally closed.

Now that he will be the fuhrer, he might keep Comey on to do political witch hunts against the Democrats, Rosie O'Donnell, Meryl Streep, Megyn Kelly, CNN, the women who accused him of inappropriate behavior, his ex-wives, and his likely mistresses.

Clinton and former president Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter without Roselyn and the Obamas will be there to see their mortal enemy sworn in.

Vice fuhrer Mike Pence will be sworn in by Clarence Thomas, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. Trump will be sworn by Chief Justice John Roberts.