Police, New Orleans, Louisiana, Mardi Gras
by Jameelah Mullen

May 31, 2024

New Louisiana Law Makes It Illegal To Stand Too Close To Police

Opposers of the law say that this infringes on citizens' ability to observe officers and hold them accountable.

A new Louisiana law will make it illegal to stand within 25 feet of a police officer while they are “engaged in law enforcement duties” and after the officer has ordered the person to stay back. Flanked by law enforcement officials, Gov. Jeff Landry signed the legislation into law on May 28.

“This is part of our continued pledge to address public safety in the state,” he said. 

Rep. Bryan Fontenot, a former police officer who authored the bill, says the law will help protect officer‘s safety.”

“I think you see across America that violence on police officers continues to rise, and there was a delicate balance of finding a safe distance for police officers to be able to do their job, both for them and the person they are affecting an arrest on, he told Fox 8 New Orleans.

Former Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards vetoed a similar bill last year. The former governor said the law would interfere with citizens’ First Amendment rights.

“Each of us has a constitutional right to freely observe public servants as they function in public and within the course and scope of their official duties,” Edwards said last year.

Local lawmakers opposing the bill agree with Edwards’ concerns that the bill could impede witnesses’ ability to observe police activities.

Alanah Odoms, executive director of the ACLU of Louisiana, issued a statement  on Tuesday condemning the new legislation.

“The twenty-five-foot buffer legislation fundamentally seeks to curtail Louisianians’ ability to hold police accountable for violence and misconduct. If law enforcement officers were operating in a manner that safeguarded the well-being and constitutional rights of the public, there should be no objection to being observed. Moreover, HB 173 is impractical to enforce consistently and will exacerbate tensions in any situation involving law enforcement. We denounce the passage and signing of this legislation and urge our communities to stay vigilant and safe in response to these developments.”

Anyone who is convicted of “knowingly or intentionally” approaching a police officer after being ordered to “stop approaching or retreat” will face up to a $500 fine, up to 60 days in jail, or both. The law goes into effect on Aug. 1.

chuck d, hip hop 4 peace,
by Jeroslyn JoVonn

May 31, 2024

Chuck D, Lil Eazy E, And More To Attend ‘Rap 4 Peace Hip-Hop Gun Violence Awareness Conference’

Hip Hop 4 Peace is honoring National Gun Violence Awareness Day by hosting a conference to address issues of gun violence in hip-hop.

Hip Hop 4 Peace is honoring National Gun Violence Awareness Day by hosting a conference aimed at addressing issues of gun violence in hip-hop culture.

“Rap 4 Peace: A Hip-Hop Gun Violence Awareness Conference” is set to take place on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Shutters On The Beach in Santa Monica, California, to combat gun violence and call for peace in hip-hop. Organized by Hip Hop 4 Peace, in collaboration with the UNESCO Center For Peace and the United States Federation of UNESCO Clubs, Centers, and Associations, the conference will include a day of discussions tackling topics like gun references in hip-hop music, Black mental health, LGBTQ+ pride, and more.

Fox 11 anchor Christine Devine will host the event, which includes speeches from notable figures in politics and healthcare like Guy Gjoken, Chairman of the U.S. Federation of UNESCO Clubs, Centers, and Associations; Rob Bonta, California Attorney General; Katannia Plummer-Mitchell, President, Latin American and the Caribbean, UNESCO; Gabin Ahogbedji Allognon, President, African Federation, UNESCO. Celebrities to take part in the conference include Public Enemy founder Chuck D, DJ Battlecat, Lil Eazy E, Juana Sperling, Dub C and CJ Mack, Saint Harraway, Marcus King, and more.

“This nation’s normalized behavior of gun violence is not normal,” Chuck D says. “Hip-hop can, and should, lead the way to bring peace into our neighborhoods.”

Panel discussions on the program include “Hip Hop & Handguns,” “Black Mental Health: Changing The Narrative Docu-series and Adverse Childhood/Community Experiences (ACES),” and “Hip Hop Pride: LGBTQ+, Music, & Mental Wellness.” DJ Battlecat, Gary Reeves, Warren G, Marcus King, and more will take part in the “Entertainment Industry Panel On Gun Violence” ahead of the President’s Volunteer Service Award Gala where the President’s Volunteer Service Award will be presented to hip-hop artist and advocate Chuck D; Chair, dbPride and Director, Deutsche Bank Jon Tilli; Former President of the National Society of Black Physicists and Professor of Physics at Brown University Dr. Stephon Alexander; Managing Director of Kaiser Permanente Center for Gun Violence Research and Education, Dr. Angelina Ruffin; and Founder, Hip Hop 4 Peace; President, California Chapter, U.S. Federations, UNESCO Clubs, Centers, and Associations, Tina Marie Tyler.

“This event examines the issue of trauma as an underlying cause of gun violence in Black, Hispanic, and vulnerable communities,” event creator and executive producer Tina Marie Tyler says.

“Hip-hop was born from historic and systemic trauma and serves as both a mechanism for healing and a catalyst for change. Peace is the foundation of hip-hop culture and should be amplified on National Gun Violence Awareness Day.”

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Donald Trump,judge, DEI, Executive orders
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors

May 30, 2024

GOTEEM! Donald Trump Found Guilty Of 34 Felony Charges In Hush Money Trial

The justice system at work!

The disgraced former commander-in-chief remained expressionless as the verdict was read. Cheers erupted from the street below and could be heard in the hallway outside the courthouse on the 15th floor. The decision followed nine hours of deliberations.

Donald Trump has become the first former American president to be convicted of felony crimes, as a New York jury found him guilty of all 34 charges related to a scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election through a hush money payment to a porn star.

The conviction concludes the historic trial, but the legal battle is far from over. Despite his felony conviction, Trump can still vote as long as he remains out of prison in New York State. It’s unclear how the sentence will affect Trump’s candidacy.

Trump, visibly angry, told reporters after leaving the courtroom, “This was a rigged, disgraceful trial. The real verdict will come on November 5 by the people. They know what happened here.”

The conviction exposes Trump to potential prison time in New York, where his media manipulations propelled him from a real estate mogul to a reality TV star and, ultimately, president. As Trump seeks to reclaim the White House, this judgment presents voters with another test of their willingness to accept his controversial behavior.

Despite the conviction, Trump plans to appeal and is expected to return to the campaign trail, although no rallies are currently scheduled. Fundraisers are anticipated in the coming week. The falsifying business records charges carry up to four years in prison. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has not disclosed whether prosecutors will seek imprisonment, and it remains uncertain if the judge will impose such a sentence.

Trump’s conviction does not bar him from running for president. This case, involving falsified records to cover up hush money payments to Stormy Daniels, may be the only one to conclude before the November election, underscoring its significance.

The conviction will likely provide ammunition for both sides: Democrats may argue that Trump is unfit for office, while Trump and his supporters will continue to claim political victimization.

Throughout the trial, Trump maintained his innocence, criticizing the proceedings and receiving fines for violating a gag order with inflammatory comments about witnesses.

House Speaker Mike Johnson called the verdict “a shameful day in American history,” framing the case as a political exercise rather than a legal one.

The trial tested the court system, given Trump’s prominence and attacks on the case’s foundation. The 12-person jury’s verdict rejected Trump’s efforts to undermine confidence in the proceedings.

The guilty charges stem from a $130,000 payment by Trump’s former lawyer, Michael Cohen, to buy Daniels’ silence during the final weeks of the 2016 election. These payments were falsely recorded as legal expenses. Trump’s lawyers argued they were legitimate payments for legal services, and Trump denied the sexual encounter.

Cohen was a key witness, providing an insider’s view of the scheme and detailing Trump’s involvement. Other witnesses included Daniels, the former publisher of The National Enquirer, and the lawyer who negotiated the hush money payments.

The Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg emphasized that the case was about election interference.

“Our job is to follow the facts and the law without fear or favor, and that’s exactly what we did here,” he stated after the verdict.

For the guilty verdict, Judge Juan Merchan has set Trump’s sentencing date for July 11, days before the Republican National Convention, where he is expected to be nominated as the 2024 GOP candidate.

Nikki Haley, Palestinians, Israel, Artillery Shell, republican, GOP, International, Global
by Jeroslyn JoVonn

May 30, 2024

Nikki Haley Visits Israel, Writes ‘Finish Them!’ on Artillery Shell

Nikki Haley under fire after writing "Finish Them!" on an Israeli artillery shell.

Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley is facing criticism following her recent visit to Israel where she wrote “Finish Them!” on an Israeli artillery shell.

The former Republican presidential candidate was captured in a photo bending down in front of pallets of shells and using a marker to write “Finish them – America HEART Israel, Always,” Reuters reports. Danny Danon, an Israeli politician and former ambassador to the United Nations, shared the image on social media after accompanying Haley during her visit.

After the image surfaced online, Amnesty International called out Haley, a former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations during Donald Trump’s presidency, for the “stunt” she pulled amid the ongoing war between Israel and Gaza that’s taken the lives of tens of thousands in the past eight months.

“Conflict is no place for stunts. Conflict has rules. Civilians must be protected,” Amnesty International tweeted on Wednesday, May 29.

Haley’s message comes amid growing outcry against Israel following a recent airstrike in Rafah that left 21 people dead. Israel has denied being behind the airstrike in the area that they designated as a civilian evacuation zone.

Israel has faced mounting criticism in recent months with a United Nations expert telling the global body’s Human Rights Council in March that Israel’s war on Gaza equates to genocide. Now with Haley visiting Israel and expressing her support for the Jewish nation through the scathing message, she is facing backlash.

Former Human Rights Watch Executive Director Kenneth Hoth asked Haley why she wouldn’t “just sign, “I favor Israeli war crimes.”

“Just disgusting,” another user wrote over a close-up image of the message.

Amid the outcry, Haley took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to explain why she has chosen to put her support behind Israel despite the pressure from countries around the world calling for a cease-fire. According to Haley, Israel is “fighting America’s enemies.”

“Israel did not start this war — Hamas did,” she wrote. “When Hamas promises they will do it again, Israel should believe them. Israel must do whatever is necessary to protect her people from evil.”

The former South Carolina governor, born Nimarata Randhawa to immigrant parents from India, remains under fire from critics who question if she’s been paid to publicly support Israel. Some are reposting an image that claims Haley received over $1.5 million from a pro-Israel lobby group.

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Pinterest, Shopify, Black-Owned Small Businesses
by Shanique Yates

May 30, 2024

Pinterest And Shopify’s Expanded Initiative Brings New Resources To Black-Owned Small Businesses

Pinterest and Shopify are back to equip Black-owned small businesses with the resources needt to not only survive, but thrive

Pinterest and Shopify are back to equip Black-owned small businesses with the resources needed to not only survive but thrive. Together, the social media platform’s incubator program and the leading e-commerce brand will help small businesses, independent publishers, and boutique creator agencies from historically marginalized communities.

Launched in 2021, Pinterest’s incubator program has been responsible for assisting more than 150 content producers across underrepresented communities, helping to increase the path to success for global participants, according to a post on Pinterest’s company blog.

Now, the initiative is expanding to include more groups, including independent publishers and boutique creator agencies, with the opportunity to take advantage of the offerings. Through the program, content producers will be upskilled with the necessary resources “to optimize organic content and growth on the platform.” 

“We know there is a need for simple, scalable solutions to support the growth of underrepresented content producers, such as small business merchants who are often under-resourced,” said Constance Knight, Pinterest’s Head of Content Partnerships, in a statement. “This program is designed to assist content producers in learning how to optimize their inspirational organic content on Pinterest and ultimately help unlock more opportunity for their business.”

With 1.5 billlion saves per week on Pinterest, the program will open a vast opportunity for content producers to take their ideas and products to the next level, casting a net to an audience of more than half a billion people who are consistently “searching, saving, and shopping on the platform.”

Participants will be taught how to leverage organic content, thus increasing the value of their brand. This includes learning how to connect their Shopify storefront to a Pinterest business account, with the e-commerce platform serving as an industry expert during the program and assisting in the process of selecting the final merchant recipients and offering its expertise within the industry via a training session.

“Shopify is dedicated to supporting the success of entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities through Shopify Build Black and Build Native,” said Brandon Davenport, Head of Equitable Commerce at Shopify, in the statement. “By collaborating with the Pinterest Inclusion Fund, merchants can amplify their success by reaching an engaged audience on a platform optimized for shoppers.”

Recipients will also receive one-to-one educational resources and training, mentorship, monetary stipends through cash and ad credits, as well as a one-year paid subscription to content-scheduling platforms like Tailwind.

For more on how to apply, click here.

Democratic Rep. Lucy McBath, Georgia Governor
by Stacy Jackson

May 30, 2024

Democratic Rep. Lucy McBath May Run For Georgia Governor In 2026

McBath reigned victorious over two Democratic rivals in Georgia's Democratic primary election for the state's 6th Congressional District.

The political landscape in Georgia could see a shift in 2026, as Democratic U.S. Representative Lucy McBath has left the door open for a potential bid for governor.

According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, McBath is widely viewed by leaders across the aisle as a prospective candidate for the state’s highest office when the race for governor and other statewide positions are on the ballot in two years. Addressing the speculations during an episode of AJC‘s Politically Georgia podcast, McBath articulated her belief that “Georgia residents deserve to have leadership that is centered and focused directly on their needs.” Concerning her intentions to run, she said, “Wherever God leads me, I will go.”

Should McBath throw her hat into the ring, she could potentially face off against Republican Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, whose controversial proposal to offer teachers a $10,000 stipend for carrying firearms in public school classrooms drew a sharp rebuke from McBath, who characterized it as “ludicrous and very frightening.” Last year, as mentioned by BLACK ENTERPRISE, Republicans targeted the Democrats with a redistricting proposal aimed at securing a 9-5 Republican majority, potentially eliminating McBath’s district.

McBath’s foray into politics was fueled by the tragic loss of her teenage son in a shooting incident. During her recent podcast appearance, she lavished praise on the Biden-Harris administration, asserting, “I think in November it will come down to a matter of all that this administration has accomplished…I truly believe that at the end of the day…people will understand and know that the Biden-Harris administration has provided quality for them.”

This month, McBath emerged victorious over two Democratic challengers to secure her party’s nomination for a reconfigured west Atlanta-based congressional district, a feat she has accomplished in the past four years due to Republican-led redistricting efforts.

While no official announcements have been made, Attorney General Chris Carr, former U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, and Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, who will be seeking another six-year term, are also rumored to be potential contenders in the 2026 gubernatorial race.

Wisconsin Daycare, Cocaine, Drugs
by Jeroslyn JoVonn

May 30, 2024

Wisconsin Daycare Worker Charged After Cocaine Found In Baby Boy’s System

A Wisconsin daycare worker was criminally charged after authorities found cocaine in a 1-year-old boy's system.

A Wisconsin daycare worker was criminally charged after authorities found cocaine in a 1-year-old boy’s system.

Passion Watson, a daycare worker at KinderCare in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, was charged with possession of cocaine on or near certain places after a boy who attended the daycare was left with body bruises and cocaine in his system, Fox 6 Now reported. Now the boy’s mother, Kimberly Hopson, is calling for additional charges to be brought against Watson.

“My life is forever changed. How could you do that to an innocent baby?” Hopson said during a press conference on Wednesday, May, 29. “Every day, he is coming here thinking he’s safe. I can’t imagine how scared he was.”

Her suspicions grew after she discovered a bruised nose, a black eye, scratches, and marks on her son Prince when she picked him up from daycare on May 15. She took him to Children’s Wisconsin to be evaluated and a urine test found cocaine in the baby’s system.

Police arrived at Hopson’s home to search the place but found no evidence of drug possession.

“Can you imagine (Child Protective Services) coming to your house threatening to take your kids over cocaine?” she said. “That’s ridiculous.”

Authorities went on to search the daycare and a K-9 found cocaine inside Watson’s unzipped backpack, which was located inside an unlocked closet with a toddler’s jacket on top. It remains unclear how the baby ingested the cocaine but Hopson wants Watson, who posted a $1,500 bond last week, charged with child neglect in addition to the drug possession charges, due to bruises on her son’s body.

Since ingesting the cocaine, Hopson said her baby boy hasn’t been the same.

“He’s just reckless, he’s agitated – like he doesn’t play with his toys,” she said.

Hopson was joined at the press conference with with her lawyer, civil rights attorney B’Ivory LaMarr, who blasted the daycare for putting the baby’s health at risk.

“He was… poisoned by the same individuals who were supposed to safeguard his well-being,” LaMarr said.

Watson told authorities that she only does cocaine socially about two times a month and doesn’t know how the cocaine was found inside her bag or how the boy was exposed to the drugs. She was only given a misdemeanor drug possession, but LaMarr says it should be more.

“That is not enough. We are seeking neglect charges, which have been forwarded to the District Attorney’s office and we demand that these charges be pursued,” LaMarr said.

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Dwyane Wade, LaChina Robinson, Paris Olympics, Basketball, International, Global
by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

May 30, 2024

Dwyane Wade And LaChina Robinson Announced As Basketball Analysts For Paris Olympics

'The Olympics are the world’s greatest sporting competition with elite athletes competing at the highest level on the world’s largest stage. I have tremendous pride when I look back at my time competing as an Olympic athlete.'

Former Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade and former Wake Forest basketball player LaChina Robinson will join the NBC broadcasting team as analysts for the upcoming Paris Olympics this summer.

According to NBC Sports, Wade and Robinson will be alongside Noah Eagle to call Team USA Men’s and Women’s Basketball games. The news comes two months before the Opening Ceremony of the Paris Olympics on Friday, July 26, on NBC, Peacock, and Telemundo.

“I’m thrilled to join NBC Sports as a commentator for Team USA Men’s Basketball games,” said Wade in a written statement. “The Olympics are the world’s greatest sporting competition, with elite athletes competing at the highest level on the world’s largest stage. I have tremendous pride when I look back at my time competing as an Olympic athlete. I have the utmost respect for these players and their commitment to greatness. It will be an honor to witness their journey in person and share this special experience with viewers while we unite to celebrate their pursuit of the gold.”

Wade previously served as an NBA analyst on TNT (2019-22) and played on the USA BAsketball’s “Redeem Team,” which went on to win the gold medal by beating every team they faced at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Robinson, who previously was an analyst for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and the 2022 Beijing Olympics has also served as an analyst for ESPN’s WNBA and NCAA women’s basketball coverage since 2009.

“It’s surreal to think that I will be sitting in the analyst seat as our women’s national team competes for their unprecedented eighth consecutive gold medal,” said Robinson. “I am humbled by this opportunity to represent the rich history of women’s basketball on this monumental stage. Thank you to NBC Sports and all the remarkable women who have sat in this seat before me.”

This year’s summer Olympics will take place between July 26 and Aug. 11 and will be broadcast across NBC, Peacock, and Telemundo.

South Carolina's Supreme Court, White Judges
by Shanique Yates

May 30, 2024

South Carolina’s Supreme Court Joins 18 Other States With All-White Judges

For the first time in roughly 20 years, the Supreme Court in Columbia, South Carolina, will consist of only white judges.

For the first time in roughly 20 years, the Supreme Court in Columbia, South Carolina, will consist of only white judges. This move raises concerns as diversity on the bench continues to be a critical issue, especially in a state where Blacks and Hispanics make up a third of the population.

The selection of judges in each state lies in the hands of the General Assembly. The continued pattern of selecting predominantly white judges has not only raised eyebrows but also prompted Black lawmakers to walk out of judicial elections five years ago due to diversity concerns, according to AP News.

“It’s shameful,” said Democratic Rep. Gilda Cobb-Hunter. “Whether people like it or not, we have a diverse state. The people who appear before the bench are diverse. The judges they appear before should be diverse.”

Cobb-Hunter, a Black woman, has been South Carolina’s longest-serving representative with 32 years of service. She emphasized the importance of leadership from General Assembly leaders, business and community leaders, and the governor in bringing more diversity back to the court system.

Furthermore, she pointed out that only one Black judge sits on the nine-member Court of Appeals, which is often used as a stepping stone to the high court. She also highlighted that lawmakers chose a white man over a Black woman for the last open seat in April 2024 and that a Black woman has never served on the South Carolina Supreme Court.

“When they talk about women not being elected, I know nine times out of 10 they are talking about white women and not women of color,” said Cobb-Hunter.

This is not the first time South Carolina has faced criticism. Previously, the state had the nation’s only all-male high court. In 2023, the court ruled 4-1 to uphold the state’s strict abortion ban, which prohibits women from terminating a pregnancy around six weeks after conception, a timeframe that is usually before women are aware that they are pregnant.

The decision came shortly after the woman responsible for writing the majority opinion in a 3-2 ruling was due to retire because of her age. When lawmakers made final tweaks to the law, another high court review was prompted.

Following next week’s election in South Carolina, when a new justice is seated, South Carolina will join 18 states with all-white high courts. Of those states, 12 have minority populations of roughly 20%, according to the Brennan Center for Justice.

The vacant seat will replace Chief Justice Don Beatty, the only African American on the high court, who must retire now that he has reached the mandatory retirement age of 72. At one time, Circuit Judge Jocelyn Newman was the sole Black candidate running for the state Supreme Court seat; however, she dropped out of the race after candidates started asking lawmakers for support. Now, a white man and a white woman are the only candidates left to fill the position.

“We have a great system. But if it does not reflect the people of South Carolina, we are going to lose the respect and integrity of the public that we serve,” said John Kittredge, who will serve as Beatty’s replacement on the bench this summer.

DMX, Billboard, rligious
by Jeroslyn JoVonn

May 30, 2024

DMX Estate To ‘Ensure His Music Lives On’ By Partnering With Artist Legacy Group

DMX's estate is taking steps to preserve his legacy by appointing Artist Legacy Group as its exclusive representative.

DMX’s estate is taking steps to preserve his legacy by appointing Artist Legacy Group as its exclusive representative.

Ashley Austin, the CEO of the entertainment management and legacy preservation firm, announced on Wednesday, May 29, that a significant step in maintaining and promoting the late rapper’s musical legacy, Billboard reports. “Innovative projects” are in the pipeline as the “Party Up” rapper has his name, likenesses, and other intellectual property rights managed by ALG.

As part of the partnership, ALG will oversee DMX’s rights for film, TV, literary, and documentary projects, brand collaborations, and consumer products.

“A force of nature. That is how I would describe DMX,” ALG CEO Austin said.

“Rapper, poet, actor, preacher—the man’s talent was truly limitless. I am honored to work alongside [co-administrators of the estate] Desiree and Sasha as we maximize the estate’s potential. Together, we will ensure that his message and music lives on.”

DMX’s fiancée, Desiree Lindstrom, and daughter, Sasha Simmons, shared their support for the new venture and how it will continue to connect DMX to his fans after his death from a heart attack in 2021.

“Earl was devoted to his fans. He was grateful that they stayed by his side and walked with him through his ups and downs,” Lindstrom said.

“Sasha and I are confident that ALG is the right team to partner with to honor Earl’s music and legacy. For my son and all of Earl’s children and fans, we will keep Earl’s spirit alive.”

“My father, Earl, was more than an icon; he was my inspiration and guiding light,” Simmons added.

“His music touched countless lives, and his legacy will forever resonate in our hearts. With ALG by our side, Desiree and I are committed to preserving his spirit, ensuring that his art continues to inspire generations to come.”

DMX, born Earl Simmons in Mount Vernon, New York, in 1970, was a rap icon who rose to fame in the late 1990s with his 1998 debut album “It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot.” With his raw, in-your-face style of rapping “brutally honest” lyrics (via ALG), DMX quickly topped the charts and rose up the ranks as one of hip-hop’s greatest of all time.

His accolades include being the only rapper with five consecutive albums debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, an American Music Award, a Billboard Music Award, and four Grammy nominations. As an actor, DMX starred in cult-classic films like “Belly” (1998) and “Romeo Must Die”(2000).

ALG was established in 2013 to preserve and honor the legacies of iconic artists. Other iconic artists on its roster include Sam Cooke, The Blues Brothers, Iggy Pop, Ronnie Spector, Bootsy Collins, Mick Rock, McCoy Tyner, John Belushi, Bill Haley, and Dean Martin.

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