Left-wing historian likens UFC White House event to lynchings era

Trump’s UFC fight a lot like 19th century lynching, Boston College historian says

Former CNN anchor Jim Acosta agrees A Boston College historian recently complained that a UFC fight on the South Lawn of the White House is related to the “impulse” that led to lynching black people in the 19th century. Heather Richardson joined Jim Acosta’s YouTube show to discuss the mixed martial arts event held on Sunday, June 14, dubbed UFC Freedom 250. Richardson… Source

Left-wing historian likens UFC White House event to lynchings era

Heather Cox Richardson suggested the same impulse behind the UFC fight on the White House lawn pushed lynching in America during the Gilded Age era.

Historian compares White House UFC event to 19th century lynchings on former CNN anchor show

A prominent historian drew controversial parallels between a recent Ultimate Fighting Championship event held at the White House and racial violence from the 19th century during an interview on a YouTube program. Heather Cox Richardson appeared on Jim Acosta’s platform to discuss the UFC Freedom 250 spectacle that took place on the South Lawn, arguing […]