Most American blacks have some white ancestry‚ but when LeVar Burton found out on TV from a genealogist‚ he was in shock. He was the Roots star‚ a film that covered the era of white men capturing and selling black people as slaves. His great-great-grandfather was a white Confederate soldier named James Henry Dickson. So‚ […] The post Levar Burton “Kunta Kinte” Discovers His Ancestry appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

Texas is arresting illegal immigrants for trespassing in Shelby Park as the state continues to defy the Biden administration’s demands that it cede control of the park back to federal authorities.  Last week‚ Texas took control of Shelby Park‚ a 47-acre public park in Eagle Pass that has seen large influxes of illegal immigrants. Texas said it was necessary for it to control the park because federal officials were compounding the border crisis while the Biden administration has said the state has impeded Border Patrol.  Texas Department of Public Safety Spokesman Chris Olivarez announced on Wednesday that state troopers had started arresting illegal immigrants in the park.  “Under the authority of [Governor Greg Abbot’s] Border Disaster Declaration‚ [Texas DPS] Troopers are arresting illegal immigrants for criminal trespass at Shelby Park in Eagle Pass. Troopers are enforcing criminal trespass on single adult men &; women. The State of Texas will maintain a proactive posture in curbing illegal border crossings between the ports of entry‚” he posted on X.  Under the authority of Gov. @GregAbbott_TX’s Border Disaster Declaration‚ @TxDPS Troopers are arresting illegal immigrants for criminal trespass at #ShelbyPark in Eagle Pass. Troopers are enforcing criminal trespass on single adult men &; women. The State of #Texas will maintain a… pic.twitter.com/EuRhYDNYLH — Chris Olivarez (@LtChrisOlivarez) January 18‚ 2024 On Thursday‚ Olivarez announced that they had arrested three more illegal immigrants‚ two from Azerbaijan and one from Ecuador. They had attempted to cross into the park through barbed wire Texas had set up and were arrested and jailed for criminal trespass.  The Department of Homeland Security sent a cease-and-desist letter to Texas on Sunday demanding that they cede control of Shelby Park‚ which the Texas National Guard took control of as part of the state’s crackdown of illegal immigration.  In response‚ Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said that the state would not give up control of the park. “Texas will not surrender to Biden’s destructive open-border policies. Attorney General Paxton will continue to defend Texas as it uses its constitutional authority to defend state territory‚ sovereignty‚ and citizens‚” Paxton said on Wednesday‚ responding to the DHS letter.  CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP “Rather than addressing Texas’s urgent requests for protection‚ President Biden has authorized DHS to send a threatening letter through its lawyers. But Texas has lawyers‚ too‚ and I will continue to stand up for this State’s constitutional powers of self-defense. Instead of running to the U.S. Department of Justice in hopes of winning an injunction‚ you should advise your clients at DHS to do their job and follow the law‚” Paxton wrote in a response letter.  The Biden administration has said it will use all legal measures to take back control of the park. 

Two Madonna fans from New York are suing the pop singer for delaying her Brooklyn concert two hours past the scheduled start time‚ a move which they say caused undue hardship and stress. Michael Fellows of Brooklyn and Jonathan Hadden of The Bronx are upset in part because they had to be up early for work the next day. That made them especially aggravated when the 65-year-old star didn’t take the stage until close to 11 p.m. at her December 13 performance at Barclays Center. The show was part of the singer’s “Celebration Tour.” The two men filed the lawsuit Wednesday in Brooklyn federal court‚ per The New York Post. The document states that their tickets showed a start time of 8:30 p.m. but Madonna didn’t start her portion of the show until around 10:45 p.m. The lawsuit accuses Madonna‚ entertainment company Live Nation‚ and hosting venue Barclays Center of “unconscionable‚ unfair‚ and/or deceptive trade practices.” Fellows and Hadden further noted that they were “confronted with limited public transportation‚ limited ride-sharing‚ and increased public and private transportation costs at that late hour‚” side effects which were blamed on the late start time‚ the outlet noted. “In addition‚ many ticketholders who attended concerts on a weeknight had to get up early to go to work and/or take care of their family responsibilities the next day‚” the document says. The plaintiffs are seeking unspecified damages and hope to create a class action suit as other performances have also started later than advertised. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP This isn’t the first time the Material Girl has been sued for being tardy. In 2019‚ Madonna was named in a class action lawsuit which sounded very similar to this latest complaint during her “Madame X” tour.   “Ticketholders [have] to work and go to school the next day‚ which prevent[s] them from attending a concert that would end at around 1:00 a.m.‚” the suit said‚ per a PageSix report at the time. Plaintiff Nate Hollander accused the pop star of having a “long history of arriving and starting her concerts late.” Madonna responded to the accusations at the time‚ telling a crowd of concert attendees at the Colosseum in November 2019‚ “Here’s something you all need to understand‚ and that is … a queen is never late.” 

Huntley has proven himself to be a talented musician‚ as seen by his successful run on The Voice‚ but this rising star is doing more with his newfound fame than making incredible music. Recently‚ Huntley found himself back home in Fredericksburg‚ Virginia — here‚ he met with local homeless families. According to the organization’s website‚ they are the region’s oldest and largest family homeless shelter — they opened in 1987. They aim to provide assistance to those without a home. To show his support‚ Huntley made a surprise visit. While there‚ he put on a private performance. Hunley‚ Winner of The Voice‚ Performs Hit John Mayer Song for Homeless Families View this post on Instagram A post shared by Loisann’s Hope House (@loisannshopehouse) As you can imagine‚ the families at Loisann’s Hope House were thrilled by this surprise visit. In fact‚ the shelter says that “the smiles on their faces said it all.” “We are so proud of you Huntley‚ and everything you’ve done for our community‚” the organization continues. “We’re excited for what’s to come and thank you for choosing to give hope to the next generation and encouraging them to dream BIG!” Instagram Meanwhile‚ Huntley couldn’t be more honored to offer any help he can to the homeless families in his hometown. “I know what it’s like to be a struggling parent‚” Huntley shares. “… if there’s anything I can do to help‚ I’m here to help‚ and I’m going to do it.” You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post “The Voice” Winner Huntley Sings Private John Mayer Cover For Homeless Families. appeared first on InspireMore.

Tia and Braxton Hooks have been married since 2022‚ but their relationship started long before this. In fact‚ they first started dating at only 15 years old. But like any good relationship‚ the two of them continue to find adorable ways to be there for each other. Tia recently shared one of these moments online‚ and it involves an at-home Chipotle station. According to Tia’s video‚ their local Chipotle has been slacking. For this reason‚ Braxton decides to give his wife the Chipotle experience she deserves. To do so‚ he sets up their kitchen to resemble the restaurant‚ and he does so with an impressive amount of detail. TikTok At the start of Tia’s video‚ Braxton perfectly takes on the role of a Chipotle employee‚ asking her‚ “What can I get for you?” Sweet Husband’s At-Home Chipotle Stations is a Total Success @tableview15 10/10 Def Recommend #foodie #mealprep #cooking #explore ♬ Chill Vibes – Tollan Kim Tia is all giggles as she goes through her order with her husband. By the end‚ the bowl he creates for her looks absolutely delicious and certainly comparable to the real deal! Best of all‚ the cost of the meal is an absolute steal: 10 kisses! This sweet video has gone viral‚ prompting countless folks to express the joy they’ve gotten from this wholesome interaction. As you can imagine‚ the Hooks are amazed at the love they’ve been getting. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Braxton &; Tia | Youtubers (@table_view14) “I mean‚ I’ve seen things go viral‚ I just have never been on the receiving end of it‚” Braxton shares. “I was very amazed by it.” You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post Sweetest Husband Ever Creates At-Home Chipotle Station For Wife‚ Charges Her In Kisses. appeared first on InspireMore.

Winter isn’t everyone’s cup of team‚ but I think that it’s a magical time of year. Snow and ice can transform areas in the most unexpectedly beautiful ways! A great example of this can be found at Lake Michigan — more specifically‚ the lighthouses located there. One in particular‚ called the South Haven Lighthouse‚ is especially catching everyone’s attention. Last weekend‚ a massive snowstorm blew through Michigan. In doing so‚ it has left behind a marvelous winter wonderland. These frozen lighthouses are especially awe-worthy! @weatherchannel The station dates back to 1832‚ so it has undoubtedly seen its share of harsh winter weather. #TheWeatherChannel #fyp #weather #ice #frozen #storm #winter #weatherchannel #Michigan #lighthouse #freezing #cold #weathertok #drone ♬ original sound – The Weather Channel Lake Michigan’s Frozen Lighthouses Transform in Winter According to MLive‚ a local media group in Michigan‚ these natural ice sculptures continue to grow thanks to the waves that hit the pierhead. In doing so‚ freezing spray coats the lighthouses‚ creating icicles. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Andrea (@mittenexplorer) Even the lake itself has undergone a transformation. Much of the water is frozen on top‚ making the movement of the waves beneath look absolutely hypnotizing. This isn’t the first time these Lake Michigan lighthouses have frozen over (the above video is from 2022)‚ and it’s certainly not the last time‚ either. In any case‚ I don’t think we’ll ever get over just how beautiful this historic area looks every time a winter storm does its magic! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post Frozen Beauty: Arctic Blast Coats Lake Michigan Lighthouses In Breathtaking Layer Of Ice. appeared first on InspireMore.

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