I hope Manchester United looses this match.

Did you know that during the dark days of SEGREGATION in the United States, Black families were forced to pay TAXES that built schools their own children could not enter? While white children sat in shiny classrooms with new books and warm heaters, many Black kids sat in crumbling buildings, sometimes with no desks, no heat, and torn books passed down like leftover scraps.

This painful TRUTH is not just a forgotten piece of history — it’s proof of the strength and sacrifice that Black communities made just to claim a BASIC RIGHT: EDUCATION. Even when the SYSTEM locked them out, they built their own schools, taught their own kids at home, and stood up to unfair laws.

Stories like this remind us that every time you walk freely into a classroom today, or send your child to a good school, someone before you PAID THE PRICE for that freedom — sometimes twice. Once with their taxes, again with their struggle.

This is why we must never let these stories fade. HISTORY is more than dates and old photos — it’s the sacrifice, sweat, and HOPE that built the world we live in today.

This fact is backed by the US National Park Service and the Equal Justice Initiative, which documented how Black families often funded schools through taxes while being banned from attending them. (Source: Equal Justice Initiative, Segregation in America Report, 2018)

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Manchester United goalkeeper André Onana visited Burkina Faso for charity events hosted by the Bertrand Traoré Foundation.

During his trip, he met with President Ibrahim Traoré and gifted him a signed Man United jersey as a gesture of friendship and support.

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In the midst of escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a strong statement addressing the situation. He made it clear that the United States had no involvement in the recent attack on Iran, distancing the U.S. from direct military action in the region. However, he also delivered a stern warning to Iran, stating that if Iran retaliates or attacks the United States in any form, the U.S. Armed Forces would respond with unprecedented force.

President Trump emphasized that while the U.S. seeks to avoid entering another Middle Eastern conflict, its military strength should not be underestimated. His message was a clear deterrent aimed at preventing further escalation, especially towards American interests or personnel stationed in the region.

Adding another layer to the unfolding drama, the United States officially declined a request from Israel to join its war efforts against Iran. Despite being a long-time ally of Israel, the U.S. chose to exercise restraint, signaling that it does not wish to be pulled into a broader war. This decision indicates Washington's intent to play the role of a mediator rather than a combatant in the conflict.

President Trump also hinted at the possibility of brokering peace between Iran and Israel, stating that a deal could be reached to end the ongoing violence. His statement opens the door to diplomacy, even as the region braces for further uncertainty and potential retaliation. The U.S. response thus reflects a balance between deterrence, strategic patience, and a cautious hope for resolution.
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