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As news of O.J. Simpson’s death broke, a shocking assertion from Ashley Allison, former Senior Policy Advisor to President Barack Obama, sparked controversy. Allison made the audacious claim that Simpson held significance for the “black community” due to his alleged involvement in a high-profile murder case.
According to Slay News, Simpson’s family confirmed his passing at 76 due to cancer. This news has ignited a myriad of responses from the public, highlighting the complexity of Simpson’s legacy.
The former Hollywood actor and NFL star was known for his athletic prowess and acting career. However, his reputation was marred by an infamous 1990s murder trial in which he was accused of killing his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman.
Despite these serious allegations, Simpson was acquitted after a tense and drawn-out public trial. The verdict split public opinion then and continues to stir debate even after his death.
In a segment titled “Remembering O.J Simpson” on CNN, Allison decided to add fuel to this ongoing fire. She boldly claimed that because Simpson was accused of murdering “two white people”, he somehow “represented something for the black community”.
Allison acknowledged that Simpson was not a civil rights activist or social justice leader. Still, she insisted:
“He represented something for the black community in that moment, in that trial, particularly because there were two white people killed.”
Allison also mentioned the historical persecution of black people during slavery as part of her argument. Shockingly enough, CNN aired this contentious clip without hesitation.
Allison suggested that the racial tension observed during the O.J. Simpson trial is still prevalent in America today. She argued that this issue will remain unresolved until America engages in a frank discussion about its black citizens.
She ominously warned that more “moments like O.J. Simpson” will occur until such a conversation takes place.
Meanwhile, co-hosts on ABC’s “The View” also shared their thoughts on Simpson’s death and the ensuing debate. They expressed a strong sense of “injustice” over Simpson’s passing without being convicted for murder.
Source: Looking for Liberty
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Source: Slay News
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