“Coming to America” and Hollywood TV star John Amos passed away on August 21 in Los Angeles of natural causes, Amos’ son Kelly Christopher shared. He was 84. In a statement on Tuesday to The Hollywood Reporter, Amos’ son K.C. wrote, “It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned.” “He was a man with the kindest heart and a heart of gold… and he was loved the world over, many fans consider him their TV father,” he added. “He lived a good life. His legacy will live on in his outstanding works in television and film as an actor.” “My father loved working as an actor throughout his entire life… most recently in ‘Suits LA’ playing himself and our documentary about his life journey as an actor, ‘America’s Dad,’” K.C. continued. “He was my dad, my best friend, and my hero. Thank you for your prayers and support at this time.” John Amos has passed away at the age of 84. May He Rest in Peace. ?️ pic.twitter.com/rAraP3Hv4O — Complex Pop Culture (@ComplexPop) October 1, 2024 Born in 1939 in Newark, New Jersey, Amos graduated from high school and later from Colorado State University. Despite having a degree in sociology, Amos had hopes of playing in the NFL, the New York Post noted. However, multiple injuries during training camps derailed those dreams leading him to acting. In 1970, he made his debut on “The Bill Cosby Show” and his career really took off after he got the part of Gordon “Gordy” Howard the weatherman on the hit show “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” appearing on it from 1970 to 1977. Am I Racist? Is In Theaters NOW — Get Your Tickets Here! Later, he got the father role in a sitcom about an African American family as James Evans Sr. in “Good Times.” It was a spin-off of “All in the Family” and “Maude” from TV giant Norman Lear. Amos was on the series for three years before his character was killed in a car accident. Behind the scenes, the actor was unhappy with the direction of his character and others on the show, the Post noted. During an interview in 2017, Amos said, “When the show first started, we had no African American writers on the show, and some of the attitudes they had written, as per my character and, frankly, for some of the other characters as well, caused me to say … ‘We can’t do this, we can’t do that.’ And they’d say, ‘What do you mean we can’t do this?'” “They’d go on about their credits … and I’d look at each and every one of them and say, ‘Well, how long have you been black? That just doesn’t happen in the community. We don’t think that way. We don’t act that way. We don’t let our children do that,'” he added. In 1977, he appeared in the mini-series “Roots” as adult Kunta Kinte, which him earned an Emmy nomination. Amos’ TV acting credits include appearing on shows like “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” “In the House,” “The West Wing,” “Men in Trees,” and “The Ranch.” He also appeared on the big screen in movies like “Coming to America,” “Coming to America 2,” “Lock Up,” and “Die Hard 2.”

Right after Iran launched a missile attack on Israel on Tuesday, former President Donald Trump released an ad warning his 2024 election rival Vice President Kamala Harris and the Biden administration are emboldening U.S. adversaries. The 30-second video, which featured dramatic music and news snippets about Harris and President Joe Biden, argued Trump would restore a sense of security in the face of aggression from Russian President Vladimir Putin and others. pic.twitter.com/sa1N7xZX4J — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 1, 2024 “Like us, China also saw their weakness. So did Putin — then he invaded Ukraine. Hamas saw Harris’ anti-Israel statements and will use it as a green light to keep murdering Israelis,” a narrator could be heard saying in the ad. “And Iran thinks Harris is so incompetent, new intel shows they’re trying to help Harris win the election,” the narrator continued. “America doesn’t need another TikTok performer. We need the strength that will protect us.” The ad ended by displaying smartphones showing Harris dancing contrasted by Trump resolutely walking toward a helicopter at various points in time. Earlier, it showed Biden tripping while going up the stairs to Air Force One. In addition to the ad, Trump released a statement on Iran’s missile salvo against Israel on Tuesday, contrasting the situation in the Middle East and elsewhere under his administration to escalating tensions abroad happening now. The message, relayed by Trump’s campaign, makes reference to the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel last year on October 7, the Biden administration’s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, and more. It reads as follows: “The World is on fire and spiraling out of control. We have no leadership, no one running the Country. We have a non-existent President in Joe Biden, and a completely absent Vice President, Kamala Harris, who is too busy fundraising in San Francisco, a City which she and Gavin Newscum totally destroyed, and staging fake photo ops. No one is in charge and it’s not even clear who is more confused: Biden or Kamala. Neither has any idea what is even going on. When I was President, Iran was in total check. They were starved for cash, fully contained, and desperate to make a deal. Kamala flooded them with American cash and, ever since, they’ve been exporting terror all over, and unraveling the Middle East. Under ‘President Trump,’ we had NO WAR in the Middle East, NO WAR in Europe, and Harmony in Asia, No Inflation, No Afghanistan Catastrophe. Instead, we had PEACE. Now, War or the threat of War, is raging everywhere, and the two Incompetents running this Country are leading us to the brink of World War III. You wouldn’t trust Joe or Kamala to run a lemonade stand, let alone lead the Free World. It is no surprise that Iran desperately wants Kamala Harris to be President, because they know as long as she is in power, they can take advantage of America. That is why they have tried to target me. If I was in charge, October 7th never happens, Russia/Ukraine never happens, Afghanistan Botched Withdrawal never happens, and Inflation never happens. If I win, we will have peace in the World again. If Kamala gets 4 more years, the World goes up in smoke.”

A taxpayer-funded food pantry in Minneapolis has sparked widespread controversy for allegedly banning white people from accessing its resources. The Food Trap Project Bodega, run by Mykela “Keiko” Jackson, was established in July 2024 using a Minnesota state grant aimed at addressing “hunger in Black and Indigenous communities”. However, Jackson's decision to restrict services to specific racial groups has drawn sharp criticism and led to the pantry's closure and relocation. The controversy began when Chaplain Howard Dotson, a white man, visited the pantry near the Sanctuary Covenant Church. Dotson reported seeing a sign that explicitly discouraged non-Black and non-Indigenous individuals from using the service. The sign reportedly read, "The resources found here are for Black and Indigenous Folx. Please refrain from taking anything if you’re not"​. A Minneapolis food pantry, funded by city taxpayers, has banned white people from utilizing its resources. Mykela 'Keiko' Jackson used a grant to launch the Food Trap Project Bodega. There’s been a number of reports made suggesting how non-black residents are being denied… pic.twitter.com/VxkhkMNR0l — Breanna Morello (@BreannaMorello) September 30, 2024 Jackson defended her actions, asserting that the pantry was specifically intended to serve African American and Indigenous families, as the community faces disproportionate rates of hunger due to “systemic racism”. She did not deny posting the sign but accused Dotson of "political violence," arguing that he was taking advantage of his "white privilege" to claim resources not meant for him​. Jackson's social media posts fueled the controversy further. She referred to Dotson as a "Karen," blaming him for causing the pantry's relocation. She stated that the decision to move was necessary to align with her mission, which she described as focused on Black and Indigenous empowerment. Jackson also claimed the move had nothing to do with the backlash, though the Sanctuary Covenant Church expressed concerns over the discriminatory nature of the services, ultimately prompting the pantry's relocation. Taxpayer-Funded Minneapolis Food Pantry Bans Whites From Accessing Resources https://t.co/7JoFGnNHpD #gatewaypundit via @gatewaypundit — PatPeters,PhD. (@PatVPeters) September 30, 2024 The church clarified that while it initially supported Jackson’s project, her exclusionary practices did not align with the church’s values of inclusivity. The church had asked Jackson to revise her policy and open the pantry to all in need, but she refused. As a result, the pantry was ordered to vacate its location by the end of September 2024. Jackson’s stance has drawn sharp criticism, with many questioning the legality of her actions, given that the project was funded by taxpayer dollars. Critics argue that while the grant targeted marginalized communities, it was inappropriate to outright ban individuals based on race. The incident has become a flashpoint in discussions about racial equity, discrimination, and the appropriate use of public funds. Despite the backlash, Jackson remains firm in her belief that the pantry's mission is to address systemic injustices faced by African American and Indigenous groups. The pantry has reportedly distributed over 2,000 pounds of food, and Jackson claims that restricting access was necessary to ensure that these “historically underserved communities” received adequate support​. The post Taxpayer-Funded Minneapolis Food Pantry Bans Whites, Faces Backlash appeared first on The Conservative Brief.

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Asia, one of the most prominent supergroups in rock history, was formed in 1981, bringing together members from some of the most legendary progressive rock bands of the era. The original lineup featured vocalist and bassist John Wetton (formerly of King Crimson), guitarist Steve Howe (from Yes), keyboardist Geoff Downes (also from Yes and The Buggles), and drummer Carl Palmer (from Emerson, Lake & Palmer). This fusion of talent was nothing short of remarkable, combining their collective experiences in progressive rock and merging it with a more accessible, radio-friendly sound that would dominate the early 1980s. Their self-titled debut album, The post Asia’s Best Song On Each Of Their Studio Albums appeared first on ClassicRockHistory.com.

DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—A coalition of parents sued the Bow School District in New Hampshire on Monday after being punished and threatened over a “silent protest” standing up for women’s sports. Multiple parents and one grandfather decided to wear pink wristbands during a soccer game to show support for protecting women’s sports, to which the school district threatened to have them arrested for trespassing, the complaint states. The New Hampshire Department of Education was preliminarily enjoined by the court in September from enforcing a state law that cracked down on biological males from participating in women’s sports. The parents claim that the district “conspired” with a referee and police officer to intimidate and prevent the group from expressing their First Amendment rights, the lawsuit states. After the soccer game, the school banned anyone speaking out from being on school property and attending future games. “Bow School District’s ban on demonstrations criticizing the decision to allow biological boys to play girls’ soccer—cloaked in the language of ‘disruption’ and ‘harassment’—is unconstitutional viewpoint discrimination,” the lawsuit states. “The First Amendment does not allow state-operated schools to become ‘enclaves of totalitarianism.’” The school district’s policy allows officials to monitor the behavior of anyone on school property or in attendance at a school event, which includes “any buildings, vehicles, property, land or facilities used for school purposes or school-sponsored events, whether public or private,” the complaint continues. The high school’s athletics handbook also states that it regulates the conduct and speech of individuals in attendance at games. Days before the soccer game, Nicole Foote, a mother of one of the players on Bow’s team, met with the athletic director to express concern regarding the potential risks of allowing a biological man to compete in women’s sports, to which the director said the court prevented the school from doing anything, the lawsuit states. The athletic director sent an email the night before the game stating that following the handbook, they would “impose obligations” on any actions from the sideline, noting that any “inappropriate signs, references or language” would not be allowed. The athletic director also claimed that some differentiating opinions regarding the game would be fine, according to the complaint. Some individuals who wore the pink wristbands wrote “XX” on them to support female athletes, and no parents on the sidelines wore them in the first half of the game. Besides the wristbands, there were no other indications of parents outwardly protesting, but the athletic director told one parent that he had to take off the wristbands, to which he then argued that First Amendment rights protect the use of the wristbands. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, signed a bill in 2023 that banned transgender individuals from participating in women’s collegiate sports. Similar to Texas, West Virginia passed a law banning biological men from partaking in women’s athletics, but a court blocked the law in April. Bow High School did not immediately provide a comment to the Daily Caller News Foundation. Originally published by the Daily Caller News Foundation The post School District Sued After Punishing Parents for ‘Silent Protest’ Against Male Player on Girls Soccer Team appeared first on The Daily Signal.