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‘Could not imagine Muhammad Ali doing this’: Terence Crawford’s Trump photo sparks backlash

To celebrate President Trump's 80th birthday and, supposedly, the 250th birthday of the United States of America, the President hosted a mixed martial arts fight at the White House run by the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Among those in attendance was Omaha boxing star, Terence Crawford, who posted a photo of him posing with the President on social media. Crawford, whose post went viral, is now facing criticism. Symone and Eugene discuss why there is a disconnect between today's generation of Black celebrities and their responsibility to become more “woke”.

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