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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]He retweeted another antisemitic post today https://twitter.com/noiresearch/status/1154746850483802112?s=21[/quote]

So report it.[/quote]

why should I report it? That’s not my issue. My issue is that DC honored him[/quote]

They honored him two weeks ago which is over and done with now and nothing you can do about that.
I was thinking based on your comment that you had an issue with his retweet of an antisemitic post - I mean that's what you provided a link to.
So if it's the retweet that bothers you - report it.
As for the honor it's already been bestowed.
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If it's any consolation a CNN photo editor, who began working there in January 2019, resigned on Thursday night after some of his antisemitic tweets from 2011 come to light.
[url]https://www.jpost.com/Diaspora/Antisemitism/CNN-photo-editor-resigns-after-his-past-antisemitic-tweets-resurface-596864[/url]

[/quote]he’s been an antisemite and has worked for the NOI for decades yet DC still chose to honor him[/quote]

[i]To recognize Askia Muhammad, host of WPFW 89.3 FM’s “Tuesday Morning Jazz” program, for 40 years of news, world events, and jazz programming benefiting radio listeners in the District of Columbia
WHEREAS, Askia Muhammad was born in Mississippi and moved to the District Columbia in 1977 to cover the White House for the Chicago Daily Defender and began volunteering for the Pacifica National News Bureau;
WHEREAS, Askia Muhammad has been recognized by the National Association of Black Journalists and has served as a commentator for National Public Radio and Pacifica Radio Network and served as News Director at WPFW 89.3 FM;
WHEREAS, in March 1979, Askia Muhammad first hosted “Yardbird Sweets”, an eclectic jazz show, named after “Yardbird Suite,” a famous recording by Charlie Parker, on Pacifica’s WPFW;  
WHEREAS, during Askia Muhammad’s career, he has examined a wide range of issues, particularly the ongoing movement for statehood, self-determination, and full democratic rights on behalf of over 700,000 residents of the District of Columbia; 
and WHEREAS, March 26, 2019 will mark the 40th anniversary of Askia Muhammad hosting the Tuesday “Morning Brew” jazz program known as “Yardbird Sweets.”  
The Council of the District of Colombia recognizes and honors Askia Muhammad  on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of his hosting “Yardbird Sweets” and his continuing to bring eclectic jazz to the District of Columbia."[/i]
[url]http://lims.dccouncil.us/Download/42256/CER23-0051-Enrollment.pdf[/url]

Looks like either they didn't know or didn't care about his work for the NOI because they didn't mention it seeing how it never spilled over into his influence on DC music culture which is what they were honoring him for.[/quote]

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