Today HarperOne, a division of Harper Collins Publishing, announced that they’ve acquired the rights to Viola Davis’ memoir “Finding Me.” Viola’s memoir will cover her life from childhood to the present-day award-winning actor that she is. “Finding Me” will also tell of the different trials Viola faced to become the most nominated Black actress in Academy Awards history. The book is set to be released on April 19, 2022. What be the title of your memoir?
In the song MJ sings, “Diana walked up to me / She said, ‘I’m all yours tonight’ / And then I ran to the phone / Sayin’, ‘Baby I’m alright’ / I said, ‘But unlock the door ‘Cause I forgot the key’ / She said, ‘He’s not coming back Because he’s sleeping with me.'”
For years fans speculated that “Dirty Diana” was about Princess Diana, who was a fan and the two spent a considerable amount of time talking on the phone. Jackson even took the song out of his show when he performed in England.
Many claimed the song was about Michael’s “homie, lover, friend” Diana Ross. Jackson’s mother, Katherine, spoke of their relationship in Diana Ross’ memoir calling Diana a “mother, sister and lover all combined in one.”
Michael claimed the song was about groupies, however, he would tease his sisters saying, “‘You’re not pretty until you start looking like Diana!’
Do you think he was telling the truth about the inspiration behind “Dirty Diana?”
Legendary actress Marla Gibbs was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Tuesday morning. Tisha Campbell was among the stars on hand to unveil the star.
“Marla is one of the world’s most beloved and talented actresses known around the world. Her feistiness and tenacity for her work are legendary and we are proud to welcome her to the Hollywood Walk of Fame,” said Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The Hollywood Walk of Fame posted this on their site —
A five-time Emmy-nominated actress, Gibbs is known for her memorable portrayal of the maid, Florence, on the CBS hit comedy, “The Jeffersons.” Gibbs’ talent soon won her another hit sitcom, the NBC series, “227.” She developed the sitcom from the original stage play of the same title produced by her daughter, Angela and cut her teeth as Executive Producer on the show.
Gibbs’ voice has been heard on the animated TV series, “101 Dalmatians.” She has appeared on popular shows including “This Is Us,” “Young Sheldon, “ “Days of Our Lives,” “The Carmichael Show,” ”Blackish,” “NCIS,” The Neighborhood and the list goes on. She’s enjoyed recurring roles on “Passions” and the “The Hughleys,” and gave a stellar performance in the critically acclaimed film, “The Visit.” The same is true for the film, “El Camino,” “and her tour de force portrayal of a jazz legend in, “Stanley’s Gig,” that won her critical notice.
Gibbs’ first love has always been singing. She sang and co-wrote the theme song to the sitcom, “227,” and “Checking In” and in 2006, she released her own CD, “It’s Never Too Late.” The project partnered her with the legendary HB Barnum and her friend, the late jazz luminary, Gerald Wiggins. Gibbs wrote most of the songs including two with producer, Amil Gibbs. Her message is all there, on the CD… “It’s Never too Late.”
An activist, Marla always fought to ensure diversity was not only in front of the camera but behind it as well. She stood her ground when top executives wanted her to play a single mother on the show. Her vision won out and “227” became a hit show where audiences could find two loving parents raising their daughter and dealing with real issues. Gibbs has been honored as both a maverick and living legend. An eight-time NAACP Image Award winner, Gibbs has received numerous prestigious honors over the years, including Essence Magazine’s Woman of the Year.
In addition to acting, her community support has been celebrated with several awards. She revived the legendary Los Angeles jazz supper club, “Marla’s Memory Lane, and hired local and international jazz artists to help preserve the culture. Marla co-founded Crossroads Theater and Acting school with her daughter Angela, which helped to launch the careers of several local actors. Gibbs’ universal appeal, versatility and tremendous career success spanning film, live performances and television have solidified her standing as one of the premier entertainers in the world; and at 90 years old, Marla Gibbs says it’s, “Never Too Late,” and her life is far from over!
Now Ye has teased a single from DONDA, entitled “No Child Left Behind,” the song was featured in a commercial that aired during Game 6 of the NBA Finals.
The Beats by Dre commercial features Sha’Carri Richardson getting ready to race. The 21-year-old was banned from the summer Olympics after testing positive for THC.
Kanye has a second listening session scheduled at Atlanta’s Mercedes Benz Stadium on Thursday (July 22) and DONDA is to be released on Friday, July 23rd.
Many people that’s heard DONDRA say Kanye is returning to his musical roots, do you believe the new album will feature the “old Kanye?”
The City of Alexandria Public Schools is hosting a hiring event July 30th
The City of Alexandria Public School is recruiting for a variety of positions and will be hosting hiring event throughout the month of July. For more information go here:
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This is Mott’s fourth novel in ten years.
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We discuss the decision to choose an HBCU over a PWI.
Fight included the youngest and oldest to ever hurtle off the planet.
Fauci accuses Senator Rand Paul of lying.
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Prince George’s County settles workplace bias lawsuit with a group of Black and Latino officers for $2.3 million.
The settlement agreement was announced today and includes a host of new policy reforms. The plaintiffs in the lawsuit are members of the United Black Police Officers Association and the Hispanic National Law Enforcement Association. They had accused the police department and three White former leaders on the force of fostering an environment of systemic racism in which officers of color were denied promotions and were often unfairly disciplined. The officers also accused the department of retaliating against those who tried to blow the whistle on the racist practices.
In addition to the settlement, the county will also pay the officers’ attorneys fees of $5.8 million. According to published reports, with legal fees, the settlement, and other costs; the county has forked out nearly $26 million dollars on this one case.
Some of Keys’ favorite home items include the DII Diamond Throw 50 x 60 ($21), the rustic blanket is perfect for T.V. time or as a decorative throw and comes in red, black, gold, grey, gold, and white.
The bamboo Nest Candle ($38), smells like citrus, florals, and burns for 50-60 hours. The Duhome Modern Accent Velvet Chair ($120) has several different cushion colors to choose from and the base comes in gold, rose gold, and black.
The Matte Black Soap Dispenser from Yew Design is only $17 and brings a contemporary feel to your bathroom. The 6 Piece Turkish Towel Set from Casa Copenhagen is a steal at only $40 and comes in black, pink, blue, yellow, green, grey, and tan. Go to Amazon to see more of Alicia’s favorite things.
What are your favorite Amazon items right now?
The Swimsuit Issue is one of Sports Illustrated most anticipated magazine issues every year. This year tennis star Naomi Osaka, Rapper Megan Thee Stallion, and transgender model Leyna Bloom grace the cover.
Naomi Osaka makes her ‘Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’ debut on 2021 cover: ‘It feels like a dream’ https://t.co/ifrwW6RRWi pic.twitter.com/LmGJyPS4VC
— Yahoo Life (@yahoolife) July 19, 2021
The tennis superstar and defending Australia Open champion is the first Hattian or Japanese women to grace the cover.
“I’m so proud to be the first Japanese and Haitian woman to grace one of the covers. I feel like that multi-cultural background is present in all of the things that I do. I try to incorporate it in everything, so hopefully, you see that. My memories [of the magazine] kind of involves the people that I grew up admiring, so I remember Tyra Banks’s issue, I remember Beyonce’s. Just growing up and watching so many incredible women grace this cover, for me, it feels like a dream.”
As she prepares for the Tokyo Olympics, her magazine cover will release July 22nd along with two additional covers of Megan Thee Stallion and Leyna Bloom.
“We celebrate Naomi for her passion, strength and power geared toward consistently breaking barriers when it comes to equality, social justice and mental health,” Sports Illustrated Swimsuit editor MJ Day told TMZ Sports.
Usher started his Las Vegas residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Friday, July 17 with a sold-out show.
Usher performed his iconic hits such as “My Way,” “Confessions,” and “U Don’t Have To Call” for over 4,000 fans.
After his ninety-minute set came to an end Usher told the crowd, “This feels so good that I don’t want to close the curtain.” You can catch Usher’s residency until January 1st, 2022.
What is your favorite Usher song?
Over a year has passed since Jessie Smollet has been in court regarding to a case of a fake hate crime. The former Empire star allegedly payed two brothers to stage an attack against him.
The recent court appearance had to do with Smollett’s attorney, Nenye Uche, talking to the brothers.It’s unclear what was allegedly said but USA Today reports the Osundairos claim it was about the case. The hearing was closed with no media allowed so it’s not known what was said in the courtroom.
USA Today also reports Uche denied talking to the brothers but a judge will decide if he can remain on the case.
Gloria Schmidt Rodriguez, an attorney for the Osundairos, said in a statement, “I think enough evidence and proof was laid out today to support our position.”
After initial charges were dropped following hos staged incident, special prosecutor Dan Webb is pressing six counts of disorderly conduct against the 38 year old.
BD McKoy is hosting an open house to introduce it’s services
The BD McKoy Nonprofit Training Center is hosting the grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony July 31st from 1pm to 6pm at their Clinton Maryland site at 7187 Alexandria Ferry Road. For more information go here:
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Initial investigation did not find anything suspicious.
Manger would replace Yogananda Pittman, who has been servicing as Acting Chief of the Capitol Police since shortly after the insurrection.
Unsung Civil Rights Shero and Maryland native, Gloria Richardson Dies at 99
Shero and guiding light of the Civil Rights Movement, Gloria Richardson died on July 15th at her home in Manhattan. She was 99. In the early 1960s, Ms. Richardson was unapologetically a leading voice for protests against racial segregation as well as fought for economic justice for Cambridge Maryland’s 4200 Black residents known as the “Cambridge Movement.”
As reported by the New York Times Richardson often received criticism for her outspoken approaches to dealing with segregation, “Unlike many Southern civil rights leaders and despite her organization’s name, Ms. Richardson did not demand a non-violent response. She encouraged Cambridge’s Black residents to defend themselves.”
Richardson graduated from Howard University in 1942 with a B.A. degree in Sociology. After her activism in the Civil Rights Movement, Richardson dedicated her life’s work to advocating for others in the capacity of serving senior citizens as an employee with New York City’s Department for Aging. In later years, she was quoted and recognized as a “Woman Civil Rights Warrior.”
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Chrissy Teigen who has kept a very low social media presence the last few months, recently took to Instagram to speak out about her feeling of loneliness.
Teigen who faced negative backlash after old comments resurfaced, opened up about her mindset in an Instagram post-Wednesday (July 14). The post went into detail about her isolation after she joined the “cancel club” following the resurfacing of her comments toward viral sensation Courtney Stodden in the early 2010s.
Stodden, who rose to fame in 2011 after marrying 51-year-old actor Doug Hutchinson at age 16, accused Teigen of bullying her and sending death threats on Twitter in an interview last May reported BET.
Teigen lost deals with major brands for her cookware and left a voiceover gig with the Netflix show Never Have I Ever, Yahoo Life reports.
Wednesday she took to instagram to say she was depressed.
“I don’t really know what to say here…just feels so weird to pretend nothing happened in this online world but feel like utter s*** in real life. Going outside sucks and doesn’t feel right, being at home alone with my mind makes my depressed head race. But I do know that however I’m handling this now isn’t the right answer. I feel lost and need to find my place again, I need to snap out of this, I desperately wanna communicate with you guys instead of pretending everything is OK,” she wrote.
She continued: “Cancel club is a fascinating thing and I have learned a whollllle lot. Only a few understand it and it’s impossible to know ’til you’re in it. And it’s hard to talk about it in that sense because obviously you sound whiney when you’ve clearly done something wrong. It just sucks. There is no winning. But there never is here anyhow.”
“All I know is I love you guys, I miss you guys, and I just needed an honest moment with you because I’m just…tired of being sick with myself all day. I don’t even know if it’s good to say any of this because it’s gonna get brutally picked apart but I dunno. I can’t do this silent s*** anymore! If you or someone you know has also been cancelled please let me know if there is a cancel club reunion because I could use some time off my couch! Thank u and goodbye I love u,” she wrote.
Teigen has opened up about mental health and depression following the miscarriage of her son Jack
John F. Hannah, lead Pastor of New Life Covenant Church Southeast in Chicago and singer/song-writer JoJo Martin talk about Hannah’s book, “Just Pray: How A Life Of Prayer Grows Unshakable Faith” and how the power of prayer is key to living successful lives.
Colin Kaepernick is the former NFL quarterback who left the league after kneeling during the national anthem to protest police brutality. Since then he has made it clear that he will continue to protest racial injustices and help inspire kids.
His newest project is a children’s book called “I Color Myself Different”, which is inspired by his childhood. Kaepernick who is black, was adopted by two white parents when he was young.
“During a kindergarten exercise on drawing families, Kaepernick remembers putting down the yellow crayon he had been using to draw his family and picking up the brown crayon for himself,” a press release for the book reads. “This moment crystallized for him the differences marked by his adoption, and how acknowledging those distinctions could encourage us all to be more accepting of ourselves and each other” the New York Post reported.
The book will be published through Scholastic in April 2022 as a part of a multi book publishing deal.
“Colin’s reputation as a thought leader precedes him, but it was also clear when we met that his mission and purpose were very much aligned with Scholastic’s,” said Debra Dorfman, VP and publisher, Scholastic Global Licensing, Brands & Media
This Monday morning we learn the sad news of Frankie Lons, Keyshia Cole’s mother, has passed away.
In a post made by Cole’s niece, Zayya Henderson, she seems to break the news to the public as she mourns the loss of her grandmother.
“D*** grandma Frankie the call I just got on your birthday . I was just Finna come see you this week I just talked to you happy birthday beautiful and rest in heaven”
The Jasmine Brand Cole’s sister Elite Noel confirmed the news on her instagram story earlier this morning.
Frankie in the past has battled with drug addiction, however she appeared to be making positive strides. While Keyshia Cole was raised by her adopted parents, she reunited with her mother on her reality show “The Way It Is.”
Today would have been Frankie’s 61st birthday. Our condolences to her family and friends during this time.
Markie’s representative, Jenni Izumi, said the rapper-DJ died peacefully with his wife by his side. The cause of death has not been released.
As news traveled across the globe, heartfelt tributes began to pour in.
First thing on my mind waking up this morning… I’m gonna miss my guy… 🙏 #BizMarkie pic.twitter.com/pdBy96faCp
— ICE T (@FINALLEVEL) July 17, 2021
My prayers and condolences go out to the family of the iconic Biz Markie. Much love brotha 🙏🏾 #rip #bizmarkie pic.twitter.com/zXMqZkwkaX
— Martin Lawrence (@realmartymar) July 17, 2021
This man made me laugh, cry, and feel such joy. You will be missed !! The incomparable #bizmarkie Not just a friend, an inspirational soul. Rest In Peace pic.twitter.com/CDmVKSxNFb
— Tamron Hall (@tamronhall) July 17, 2021
Biz Markie was more than an iconic track; he was a good man. That’s what matters most; that’s what I’ll remember. #BizMarkie pic.twitter.com/hcyAWMLEAo
— Tavis Smiley (@tavissmiley) July 17, 2021
Dr. Dre’s son, Curtis Young, is following in his father’s footsteps and will establish himself in Hollywood with a role in the new film, “Charge It to the Game,” which he’s also set to score.
The coming-of-age story is about 4 best friends who are navigating adolescence, Young will play “Kong,” the older brother of one of the friends.
Other offspring of Hip-Hop royalty will also star in the film, Kong’s younger brother will be played by Snoop Dogg’s son, Julius Broadus, and Swizz Beatz’s son, Nasir Dean, will also star and help score the film.
Curtis has been waiting for this moment for a while, he auditioned to play his father in “Straight Outta Compton,” but lost the role to Corey Hawkins.
Are you going into the same career field as your parents? What made you want to follow in their footsteps?
The Poet Life fest is taking place July 24th
The Poet Life Fest is July 24th at the Covenant House in SE. For information go here:
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American tennis great Coco Gauff will not participate in the Tokyo Olympics after testing positive for Covid-19.
“It has always been a dream of mine to represent the USA at the Olympics, and I hope there will be many more chances for me to make this come true in the future. I want to wish TEAM USA best of luck and a safe games for every Olympian and the entire Olympic family,” said Gauff in a tweet.
The 17-year-old is ranked the 25th woman in the world. The Tokyo 2020 Olympics starts Friday. There have already been 55 confirmed cases now linked to the Games.
Dr. Wayne Frederick chats with Associate Provost for Faculty Development at Howard University and Professor of Law at Howard University School of Law, Okianer Christian Dark.
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Traditionally, the world of academia champions for the development of students at every level throughout their matriculation. At Howard University, developing and providing faculty with the skills they need to teach, research, write, acquire grants, and ascend to leadership roles is also a top priority. When the students, staff, and faculty are well resourced, it positions the University to propel forward. On this episode of “The Journey,” Dr. Wayne Frederick chats with Associate Provost for Faculty Development at Howard University and Professor of Law at Howard University School of Law, Okianer Christian Dark.
Air Date: December 15, 2019
Nats and Padres game rescheduled for 1:30pm today after last night’s match-up was suspended because of a shooting outside Nats Park.
Police initially said four people were shot. But that number was revised later in the night. Fans were sent scrambling in the stadium after hearing the gunshots. They described shear pandemonium as people rushed to find safety, trying to figure out where the gunfire was coming from.
Fans could be seen running and jumping over seats. Some fans on the lower concourse sought safety in the dugouts. Park officials encouraged people to stay in their seats. But many failed to heed that message. 
The game between the Washington Nationals and San Diego Padres was suspended. It has been rescheduled for today at 1:30pm.
Nyiah Courtney was killed last night in SE DC in a drive-by shooting. Police are calling for witnesses to step forward to help find the gunman. #justice4Nyiah
Police are offering a $60,000 reward in the case. Immediately after Metropolitan Police Chief Robert Contee made the announcement, Washington Informer Publisher Denise Rolark-Barnes offered $5,000 additional dollars to help catch the gunman. 
Chief Contee called the shooting senseless and pleaded for the public to step forward to report the killer. Police are looking for a four-door silver sedan. Chief Contee says the shooting was a drive-by and revealed patrol officers were just feet away when the bullets started flying.
Mayor Muriel Bowser says more has to be done to get the guns off of the city’s streets. “Somebody else could be killed tonight, somebody else could be killed the next night because too many people are willing to use guns to solve whatever conflict there maybe,” said Bowser. “This is a six-year-old who is not coming back. Family grieving. Little friends grieving. A community grieving. Our plea for Nyiah is that we find out who killed her.”
Residents in the area say shootings are nothing new for them and they pleaded with the mayor and police chief to do more to close what they called troubled businesses in the community.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Biz Markie, a hip-hop staple known for his beatboxing prowess, turntable mastery and the 1989 classic “Just a Friend,” has died. He was 57.
Markie’s representative, Jenni Izumi, said the rapper-DJ died peacefully Friday evening with his wife by his side. The cause of death has not been released.
“We are grateful for the many calls and prayers of support that we have received during this difficult time,” Izumi said in a statement. “Biz created a legacy of artistry that will forever be celebrated by his industry peers and his beloved fans whose lives he was able to touch through music, spanning over 35 years. He leaves behind a wife, many family members and close friends who will miss his vibrant personality, constant jokes and frequent banter.”
Markie, who birth name was Marcel Theo Hall, became known within the rap genre realm as the self-proclaimed “Clown Prince of Hip-Hop” for lighthearted lyrics and a humorous nature. He made music with the Beastie Boys, opened for Chris Rock’s comedy tour and was a sought-after DJ for countless star-studded events.
The New York-native’s music career began in 1985 as a beat boxer of the Juice Crew, a rap collective he helped Big Daddy Kane join. Three years later, he released his debut album “Goin’ Off,” which featured underground hits “Vapors” and “Pickin’ Boogers.”
Markie broke into mainstream music with his platinum-selling song “Just a Friend,” the lead single on his sophomore album “The Biz Never Sleeps.” The friend-zone anthem cracked Rolling Stone’s top 100 pop songs and made VH1’s list of 100 greatest hip-hop songs of all time.
Markie, who released five total studio albums, consistently booked more than 175 shows a year, according to the rapper’s website. He’s appeared on television shows including “In Living Color
and the 2002 movie “Men in Black II,” which had him playing an alien parody of himself in the film starring Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones.
Markie also taught the method of beatboxing in an episode of the children’s show “Yo Gabba Gabba!”
We examine women’s hair loss, the possible causes and what can be done about it.
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In a previous study by Camp, when compared with white residents, Black community members were 57% less likely to hear the officer use words such as “sir,” “ma’am” and “thank you” and 61% more likely to hear words such as “dude” and “bro” and commands such as “hands on the wheel.”
For the new paper, Camp and his colleagues focused not on what officers said, but how they said it.
The scientists analyzed hundreds of audio clips — each roughly 10 seconds long — from routine traffic stops of Black or white men. The researchers filtered out the high frequencies of the sound clips, which essentially rendered the clips unintelligible but left the tone of voice intact. They also masked the drivers’ voices with “brown noise,” so that anyone hearing the clip would not be able to guess the motorists’ race.
The researchers then asked more than 400 people — a diverse group of white, Latino, Asian and Black volunteers — to listen to the clips and rate the officers’ tone of voice.
Across the board, clips of officers speaking to Black men got lower marks for friendliness, respectfulness and ease than those of officers speaking to white men — even though the listeners were not aware of the drivers’ race.
What are your thoughts on the study?
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Richard Sherman ‘Deeply Remorseful’ For Actions That Led To His Arrest
The rule change will have little practical effect because most showerheads comply with the 2013 rule.
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50 Cent is irritated about the new gun created that looks like a toy.
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WASHINGTON – Howard University has appointed Sean Plater as the new general manager of public television station WHUT-TV. Plater will retain his role as general manager of 96.3 WHUR-FM, which he has led to become the No. 1 music radio station in Washington, D.C.
WHUT-TV was founded in 1980 in Washington, D.C. The station was the first public station in the United States to be licensed to and operated by a historically Black college and university (HBCU). The station is a leader in public broadcasting with a particular emphasis on issues affecting African-Americans and people of color.
“We are looking forward to Sean Plater taking on a larger role and setting the course for WHUT-TV,” said Howard University President Wayne A. I. Frederick. “Plater is a home-grown talent, and he has been instrumental in shaping Howard’s vision for its broadcasting operations.”
Plater earned a bachelor’s degree from the Howard University School of Communications in 2007. He holds an MBA from the University of Maryland, University College. The Washington Business Journal recently named Plater to its “2021 40 Under 40” list, which honors the next generation of Greater Washington business leaders.
“It’s an honor to serve Howard University in this capacity and to lead two iconic media brands, such as WHUR and WHUT,” Plater said. “I look forward to the synergy that exists between both brands in this evolving media landscape.”
At the helm of WHUT-TV, Plater plans to enhance original content production and to expand the utilization of PBS community engagement resources as well as the implementation of the new broadcast technology NEXTGEN-TV. Plater has led the Howard University NEXTGEN-TV broadcast collaborative over the past year.
Since 2019, Plater has led WHUR as general manager. He has been credited with diversifying revenue streams, reducing expenses, increasing digital content and expanding the sales footprint of the network. Plater has also worked to enhance Howard student engagement across the six radio stations in the Howard radio portfolio. Plater will continue to report into the Office of Corporate Relations led by Debbi Jarvis, Howard University’s senior vice president of corporate relations. Her office oversees the management of WHUT and WHUR.
Plater has an extensive background in broadcasting. At WHUR, he served as deputy general manager from 2013-2018. He has worked in various capacities for other broadcast companies, including SiriusXM and Radio One, Inc. In addition, Plater worked in the academic technologies division of George Washington University and served as the principal consultant for Plater Audio Solutions.
WHUT-TV, Howard Television broadcasting reaches over 2.5 million households in a 60-mile radius. The station endeavors to underscore Howard University’s overall mission in its commitment to excellence, leadership and public service.
The mission of WHUT-TV is to deliver educational, entertaining and intellectually stimulating multicultural and intergenerational programming to the public in the Greater Washington, D.C. region while offering exceptional professional training in television production, engineering and management.
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The youngest Wayans brother is ready to make you laugh with his new comedy special!!
You already know the Wayans family is very talented. Question for you…if you had to pick one Wayans as your favorite, which one would you pick?
