Jerod Mayo‚ who has been named the new coach of the New England Patriots‚ went viral on Wednesday‚ responding to a question from a reporter on race. Mayo said he does “see color” when he was asked to reflect on being the first black coach in Patriots history. “I do see color‚” he said during the press conference‚ sitting alongside team owner Robert Kraft. “I believe if you don’t see color‚ you can’t see racism. And‚ whatever happens — black‚ white … even someone with disabilities — for the most part‚ people are like‚ ‘Don’t.’ When they’re young‚ they kinda make the spot hot.” “But‚ what I would say is‚ no‚ I want you to be able to go up to those people‚ really understand those people‚” Mayo continued. “So‚ that goes back to whatever it is — black‚ white‚ yellow — it really doesn’t matter‚ but it does matter so we can try to fix a problem that we all know we have.” “I do see color‚ because I believe if you don’t see color you can’t see racism.” Jerod Mayo on being named the first black head coach in Patriots history. pic.twitter.com/toTTJ6CrB3 — New England Patriots (@Patriots) January 17‚ 2024 The clip of Mayo blew up online‚ with some praising the new coach‚ and others criticizing the response. Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III cheered Mayo‚ writing online‚ “Jerod Mayo is the 1st Black Head Coach of the [Patriots] and he doesn’t shy away from it or any issues about race in our country.” “He isn’t scared to say it with his chest‚” Griffin added. “He is STANDING ON BUSINESS.” Jerod Mayo is the 1st Black Head Coach of the @Patriots and he doesn’t shy away from it or any issues about race in our country. “I do see color because I believe if you don’t see color‚ you can’t see racism…I want you to be able to go up to those people and understand those… pic.twitter.com/sCSsMjR9Se — Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) January 17‚ 2024 A diverging online reaction argued that Mayo’s comments are a new-age “pseudo-profound reaction to colorblindness.” “Meyo sounds like a good guy‚ but this nonsense needs to stop‚” one comment said. “When a person says they’re colourblind‚ they’re not saying they don’t acknowledge a person’s skin colour. They’re obviously saying they don’t treat people based on their skin colour.” “I mean‚ he does know that that’s just a saying‚ right?” another person responded. “Everyone sees color. It means you judge people on the content of their character‚ not the color of their skin. The opposite of what he’s doing.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP Others said Mayo could have handled the question better‚ citing Tampa Bay Buccaneers Coach Todd Bowles. Bowles was asked by the press about facing off against another coach who is black‚ Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin. “I have a very good relationship with Tomlin‚” Bowles responded. “We don’t look at what color we are when we coach against each other; we just know each other.” “I have a lot of very good white friends that coach in this league as well‚ and I don’t think it’s a big deal as far as us coaching against each other‚ I think it’s normal‚” he continued. “Wilks got an opportunity to do a good job‚ hopefully he does it. And we coach ball‚ we don’t look at color.” Related: Bill Belichick Leaves New England Patriots After 24 Years

The U.S. announced late on Wednesday that it launched a new wave of airstrikes against the Houthis inside Yemen after the terror group hit a U.S.-owned commercial vessel earlier in the day. The renewed strikes come after U.S. officials told news outlets in the Middle East that the Houthis had started planning terrorist attacks against U.S. bases in the region. “In the context of ongoing multi-national efforts to protect freedom of navigation and prevent attacks on U.S. and partner maritime traffic in the Red Sea‚ on Jan. 17 at approximately 11:59 p.m. (Sanaa time)‚ U.S. Central Command forces conducted strikes on 14 Iran-backed Houthi missiles that were loaded to be fired in Houthi controlled areas in Yemen‚” U.S. Central Command said in a statement. “These missiles on launch rails presented an imminent threat to merchant vessels and U.S. Navy ships in the region and could have been fired at any time‚ prompting U.S. forces to exercise their inherent right and obligation to defend themselves.” The statement said that the strikes were intended to degrade the Houthi’s ability to continue their terror attacks on commercial vessels and to prevent attacks on U.S. forces. General Michael Erik Kurilla‚ USCENTCOM Commander‚ said‚ “The actions by the Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists continue to endanger international mariners and disrupt the commercial shipping lanes in the Southern Red Sea and adjacent waterways.” He added‚ “We will continue to take actions to protect the lives of innocent mariners and we will always protect our people.” The Biden administration designated the Houthis as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) group this week‚ partially reversing course on their decision from 2021 when they removed the group from the Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) list. The administration stopped short of re-designating the Houthis as an FTO‚ which carries significantly harsher penalties than being designated as an SDGT. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP A FTO designation makes it illegal for any U.S. persons or entities to provide and kind of material support or resources to a group‚ including financial‚ training‚ hard assets‚ and even communications. A SDGT designation does not designate an entire group as a terrorist organization‚ rather it is used to target specific people or entities rather than a larger organization. The New York Times noted that designating the Houthis as an FTO would have “would have made it far easier to prosecute criminally anyone who knowingly provides the Houthis with money‚ supplies‚ training or other ‘material support.’”

In the area of natural miracles‚ coconut oil appears as a hero‚ providing numerous benefits to your hair. Dermatologists and hair specialists alike praise its flexibility‚ making it an essential part of your hair care regimen. Benefits beyond beauty Reduce hair damage Coconut oil can help reduce environmental pressures. According to board-certified cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Michele Green‚ “It penetrates the hair shaft and protects the hair from protein loss to reduce hair damage.” Treat dry‚ itchy scalp Throw away your chemically laden remedies. According to Dr. Green‚ coconut oil replaces the skin’s moisture barrier‚ which relieves dry‚ itchy scalps and dandruff. Improve your hair’s appearance Say goodbye to frizz! Dr. Green claims that coconut oil can reduce the appearance of frizz‚ adding to a more polished hair appearance. Can coconut oil prevent hair loss? While coconut oil is not the cure-all for hair regeneration‚ it can help. Chris Bustamente‚ founder of Lushful Aesthetics‚ recommends using it as a carrier oil with rosemary oil‚ which is known to promote hair growth and density. Understanding the risks Despite its benefits‚ coconut oil comes with certain drawbacks. New York-based certified trichologist Penny James advises against excessive use since it can make hair look oily and clog follicles. Dr. Green cautions against accumulation‚ which can lead to clogged pores and scalp discomfort. For those with fine hair‚ the dosage is important. Dr. Green recommends starting with a small amount to avoid a greasy‚ flat appearance. Furthermore‚ coconut oil may not be the greatest option for low-porous hair‚ potentially resulting in dry strands. Choosing the correct coconut oil product is critical to success. Three extraction methods exist: refined‚ unrefined‚ and fractionated‚ with unrefined or cold-pressed being the recommended choice. James offers a piece of purchasing advice that warns against using products containing parabens‚ petrochemicals‚ artificial colors or smells‚ SLS‚ and SLES. Coconut oil is a tried-and-true hair care ingredient. Allow its power to nourish‚ protect‚ and revive your hair. Unleash the full power of this tropical elixir to achieve lustrous hair.The post A comprehensive guide to getting luscious hair with coconut oil first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.

In a historic move‚ Greece’s center-right government‚ led by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis‚ is poised to legalize same-sex civil marriage and adoption. Crucially‚ this progressive plan has received backing from the left-wing opposition‚ indicating a historic alliance. Stefanos Kasselakis‚ the openly gay leader of the radical left party Syriza‚ expresses both optimism and criticism‚ promising his MPs to back the idea while pointing out its flaws. “This proposal contains some positive elements‚” says Kasselakis‚ emphasizing the legislation’s multifaceted nature. Parental rights and surrogacy complexities While hailing progress toward equality‚ Kasselakis expresses concern about the legislation’s limitations on parental rights. Although the plan offers full parental rights to existing same-sex couples with children‚ it does not expand the opportunity to have children through surrogacy in the future. “Despite its imperfections‚ the proposal unveiled by the prime minister contains some positive elements‚” emphasizes Kasselakis in an interview with private Star TV.  The Church’s opposition and the government’s resolve The prominent Orthodox Church’s opposition‚ which warns of potential societal implications‚ poses a big hurdle. The Church thinks that legalizing same-sex marriage could pave the way for gay families to gain parental rights. Mitsotakis answers assertively‚ highlighting the state’s legislative authority. “It is the state that legislates‚” Mitsotakis said in an interview with ERT‚ supporting the government’s commitment to equality. Negotiating parliamentary dynamics Despite criticism within Mitsotakis’ New Democracy party‚ the left-wing opposition’s support puts the legislation on track for ratification in the 300-seat parliament. Kasselakis opposes the prime minister’s approach and calls for a united front on a human rights issue. Public sentiment Opinion polls show that the nation is divided on the topic of same-sex marriage‚ with a fairly equal split. However‚ opposition emerges when it comes to granting full parental rights to homosexual or lesbian couples‚ indicating varied views within Greek culture.  “What we are going to legislate is equality in marriage‚” Mitsotakis says‚ aligning Greece with European norms in his pledge to end sexual orientation discrimination. As the full contents of the government’s proposal are revealed‚ anticipation grows that the legislation will be published in the following days. The subsequent parliamentary clearance process is expected to last many weeks. A step toward inclusive legislation Greece is on the verge of a historic moment‚ as parliamentary moves to legalize same-sex marriage and adoption gain traction. The collaboration between the administration and the opposition represents a joint push for societal inclusion‚ challenging old norms and underlining the importance of equal rights for all.The post Shaping tomorrow: Greece’s progress toward same-sex marriage equality first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.

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Our Third Eye Blind songs list takes a listen to 10 great songs from a rock and roll band formed in San Francisco‚ California‚ in the early 1990s. Originally formed and led by the songwriting pair of Stephan Jenkins and Kevin Cadogan‚ the group Third Eye Blind signed one of the biggest record deals in the history of Elektra Records in 1996. The group rewarded their record label with a debut album that spawned five hit singles. So far‚ since the band’s debut album in 1997‚ Third Eye Blind has released six studio albums. Our top 10 Third Eye Blind The post Our 10 Favorite Third Eye Blind Songs appeared first on ClassicRockHistory.com.

A shocking report from Rep. Jim Jordan‚ chairman of the Judiciary Committee and the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government‚ indicates that federal law enforcement agencies wanted financial institutions to identify potential extremists by flagging otherwise benign purchases and search terms affiliated with former President Donald Trump in the wake of the incident at the Capitol on January 6‚ 2021.On Wednesday‚ Jordan sent an alarming letter to Noah Bishoff‚ the former director of the Treasury Department's Office of Stakeholder Integration and Engagement in the Strategic Operations Division of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network‚ better known as FinCEN. According to the letter‚ Jordan's committee and select subcommittee have collected documents which suggest that FinCEN was targeting law-abiding Americans "on the basis of protected political and religious expression."One FinCEN document referenced in the letter allegedly urged financial institutions to query "Zelle payment messages" for terms such as "TRUMP" and "MAGA." Another FinCEN analysis mentioned in the letter apparently suggested that these same institutions could identify possible "Lone Actor/Homegrown Violent" extremists by examining customers' transactions‚ looking for the purchase of "religious texts" — including the Bible‚ Jordan said — or "bus tickets‚ rental cars‚ or plane tickets‚ for travel areas with no apparent purpose." — (@) The letter also alleges that Key Bank created presentation slides about merchant category codes and keywords that financial institutions could use that might identify "potential active shooters" or other "dangerous International Terrorists / Domestic Terrorists / Homegrown Violent Extremists ('Lone Wolves.')" The MCCs Key Bank suggested supposedly included "3484: Small Arms" and "5091: Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies‚" and the keywords supposedly included the names of notable national gun stores‚ such as "Cabela's" and "Bass Pro Shops."FinCEN then shared these Key Bank slides with other financial institutions‚ the letter claims.Jordan's letter makes clear that‚ if the documents are real‚ then FinCEN and coordinating federal law enforcement officials likely characterized "Americans as potential threat actors" simply for "exercising their Second Amendment" and other rights. "This kind of pervasive financial surveillance ... into Americans' private transactions is alarming and raises serious doubts about FinCEN's respect for fundamental civil liberties‚" Jordan wrote. — (@) While the letter states that FinCEN's alleged intrusion on Americans' private purchases began as a result of January 6‚ an exclusive report on the letter from Fox News Digital suggests that January 6 was a mere pretense to justify a much broader investigation into Trump supporters and other conservatives. According to a source "familiar" with the investigation who spoke with the outlet‚ none of the documents compiled by the committee or select subcommittee contained "specific time frames or limitations for banks searching customer transactions with the terms‚" and federal agents almost certainly expanded their investigation to collect information "beyond" that supposedly related to Jan. 6.The letter asks former FinCEN Director Bishoff to contact Judiciary Committee staff members sometime before 5 p.m. on January 31‚ 2024‚ to schedule a "transcribed interview." According to the letter‚ Bishoff's testimony will shed light on:"federal law enforcement's mass accumulation and use of Americans' private information without legal process;"FinCEN's protocols‚ if any‚ to safeguard Americans' privacy and constitutional rights in the receipt and use of such information; and"FinCEN's general engagement with the private sector on law-enforcement matters."Both the Treasury Department and Key Bank declined Fox News Digital's request for comment‚ and Cabela's and Bass Pro Shops did not respond to its request for comment.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!