The law will take effect on Jan. 1 Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday signed the nation’s first law prohibiting police from lying to juveniles during criminal interrogations. CHICAGO, IL – APRIL 3: Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot stands by as Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks during a press conference in Hall C Unit 1 of…
The book titled “I Color Myself Different” will be on shelves April 5, 2022 Athlete turned activist, Colin Kaepernick, will now take on the roles of author and publisher. The 33-year-old has announced his children’s book I Color Myself Different, based on the moment he realized he appeared differently than his white adopted family members,…
Fans of the “Police Academy” franchise may have noticed a familiar face in the audition round of this season of “America’s Got Talent.” Michael Winslow starred in all seven films and was admired for his work in the movie “The Gremlins,” on the show “Love Boat” and more. But Winslow seemingly walked away from it all…
Despite a very specific will, fighting over the Godfather of Soul’s estate has dragged on for over a decade When legendary music icon James Brown died on Christmas Day in 2006, not only did he leave behind a catalog of innovative funk music that inspired generations, he also left behind disputes over his will that…
An Alabama father has connected with his long-lost daughter and other family members, including grandchildren after more than 60 years and just in time for the holiday weekend, thanks to a DNA testing kit. WHNT reported last weekend that 81-year-old Thomas Williams celebrated July Fourth in Decatur, Alabama, with his 62-year-old daughter Tylin Rosser for…
Biz Markie, the rapper and entertainer who beatboxed his way into worldwide fame, has died at age 57. Born Marcel Theo Hall, Biz Markie rose to success after the release of his 1989 hit “Just a Friend,” which reached the No. 9 spot on the Billboard charts in 1990. Biz Markie has died at 57….
Biden says the ruling “relegates hundreds of thousands of young immigrants to an uncertain future” President Joe Biden said Saturday that the Justice Department intends to appeal a federal judge’s ruling deeming illegal an Obama-era program that has protected hundreds of thousands of young immigrants from deportation and he renewed his calls for Congress to create a permanent…
A Black Los Angeles couple says officers stormed their home alongside a social worker after they declined to let doctors perform a blood draw on their newborn daughter following a home birth. Kayla Love and Khari Jones told NBC Los Angeles that circumstances surrounding the birth of their daughter turned hostile after they were rushed to…
Tom Brady and the rest of the Tampa squad are expected to make the trip to celebrate their victory It’s a rite of passage for championship sports teams to head to the White House to celebrate their victories. But under Donald Trump, many teams refused to attend the traditional ceremony due to his politics and…
Friends of Biz, from music artists to athletes, pay tribute to the late rapper in social media posts Friends and fans are mourning the loss of hip-hop pioneer Biz Markie, who died on Friday at age 57 after a long battle with diabetes. Biz may be most well-known for his platinum-selling 1989 hit, “Just a…
