of History and The Kirwan Institute. Jeffries is a historical consultant for museum exhibits, a contributor to peer-reviewed journals such as Journal of African American History, Journal of Negro History, and The Multimedia Journal of Black Studies. Jeffries is the author of two books, including his most recent, Bloody Lowndes: Civil Rights and Black Power in Alabama’s Black Belt, New York: New York University Press, 2009.

“We are excited to have Dr. Jeffries as a guest lecturer to engage our faculty, staff, students, and the community,” said Imani D. Asukile, director of global and multicultural awareness and special assistant to the president.

The presentation is offered to all at no charge. The public, private groups, organizations and schools are welcome to attend. For more information, contact the PHSC information centerStraight Blast Gym head coach John Kavanagh predicts Tony Ferguson will take the fight to the ground if he were to face Conor McGregor.

Following his win over Kevin Lee at UFC 216 to win the interim lightweight title, Ferguson was expected to face McGregor in a title unification fight upon the latter's return from his boxing ventures.

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However, it never came to fruition with UFC president Dana White later revealing that the Irishman was only planning a September comeback.

Instead, "El Cucuy" will face Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 223 on 7 April seemingly for the lightweight title with White hinting at the Irishman getting stripped of the belt, though nothing is official