The Great White Hope (film) The Great White Hope (film) The Great White Hope is a 1970 American biographical romantic drama film written and adapted from the Howard Sackler play of the same name. The film was directed by Martin Ritt, starring James Earl Jones, Jane Alexander, Chester Morris, Hal Holbrook, Beah Richards and Moses Gunn. Jones and Alexander, who also appeared in the same roles in the stage versions, both received Best Actor and Actress Academy Award nominations for their performances. The film and play is based on the true story of Jack Johnson and his first wife, Etta Terry Duryea, and the controversy
Hong Kong Black Police Hong Kong Black Police Hong Kong Black Police is a Hong Kong epithet used by citizens to voice condemnation and anger against the police force, where "black" refers to black deeds including excessive use of force. Originally, the term "black police" was first used to describe members of the Hong Kong Police Force who were complicit in criminal activities or engaged with criminal activities. It is now used to criticise police behaviour during dealings with social movement and activist groups. Use of the expression is mainly found on the Internet and social media. Following 2011 political protests, the expression now