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New Jersey Street Will Be Named After The Isley Bros.

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Teaneck Street To Be Named After The Isley Brothers

The Isley Brothers will be cemented in history, literally! A New Jersey street will be named after the iconic R&B group this summer.

Teaneck Street in New Jersey was the home to Ron and Rudolph Isley and was the namesake for their record label, “T-Neck Records.”

“It’s a great big wow, for this to happen,” Ernie Isley said. “It’s really humbling and really wonderful.”

The naming ceremony is set for June 24th at 2 PM. Teaneck Street will be renamed, “The Isley Brothers Way.”

Should there be a street in your city that should be renamed after someone famous? What street should be renamed and who would be the honoree?

Gas Stations Running Out as Panicked Drivers Fill-Up

Gas outages are being reported at gas stations in several southern states along the East Coast as panicked drivers fill up in the midst of the Colonial Pipeline crisis.

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(Tuesday, May 11, 2021) – The long lines are forming at gas stations up and down the East Coast as panicked drivers flock to gas stations in the midst of the Colonial Pipeline cyberattack.

In Atlanta, 1 in 5 gas stations reported being out of fuel Tuesday evening.  The Biden Administration is trying to calm the fears.  Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm admits parts of the U.S. will be in for some challenging few days.  “We have gasoline.  We just have to get it to the right places.  And that’s why I think the next couple of days will be challenging.”

Last Friday, hackers virtually shutdown the Colonial Pipeline system, which is responsible for 45 percent of the fuel that moves through the East Coast.

Governors in North Carolina, Georgia, and Virginia have declared states of emergency and have taken steps to relax fuel transport rules in hopes of easing the pain at the pump.

According to several reports, 7 percent of gas station in Virginia, 8 percent in North Carolina and 5 percent in Georgia were without fuel as of Tuesday afternoon.

Officials are calling on motorists not to panic by overwhelming the system by filling up their tanks.  But judging by the long lines that message has been falling on deaf ears.

 

 

 

NFT Platform Bitski Receives $19 Million Investment From JAY-Z And Serena Williams

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JAY-Z and Serena Williams have invested money in the new NFT platform Bitski.

The Hip-Hop mogul and pro athlete were a part of the $19 million series A funding round.

Bitski calls itself, “the Shopify of NFTs” and will use the funding to continue to develop its platform.

The company said in a statement that it has plans on, “making NFTs more accessible for creators, brands, and enterprises.” Bitski recently held an auction of NFTs with Trevor Lawrence, the first draft pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.

Are you active in the NFT market?

Swizz Beatz on Kanye West’s Involvement in DMX’s Homegoing

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In a recent interview, Swizz Beatz revealed that Kanye’s involvement in DMX’s homegoing service was “very genuine.”

Swizz says that DMX attended one of West’s “Sunday Service” events and Kanye was motivated by love to help out with DMX’s tribute.

“There wasn’t much talking or negotiating,” said Swizz. “It was last minute. That’s why it wasn’t televised when people got in there because the stage was still being built.”

Swizz is putting the finishing touches on X’s posthumous album, “Exodus” out May 28th.

What did you think of DMX’s homegoing?

‘X Gon’ Give It to Ya’: New DMX album out on May 28

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NEW YORK (AP) — A new album from DMX will be released later this month. DMX’s longtime producer and collaborator, Grammy winner Swizz Beatz, announced Monday that “EXODUS” will feature new material and drop on May 28. The posthumous album will be released on Def Jam, where DMX released most of his albums and made music history. The Grammy-nominated performer’s first five albums all debuted at No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard 200 albums chart. His hits include “Get at Me Dog,” “Ruff Ryders’ Anthem,” “Party Up (Up in Here)” and “X Gon’ Give It to Ya.” DMX died last month at age 50.

Michael B. Jordan Is Talking About His Future Kids’ Names

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Michael B. Jordan sat down with Ellen to talk about baby names. Now as far as we know his girlfriend Lori Harvey isn’t pregnant but the conversation is one that Jordan has given some thought to.

Jordan’s father’s name is Michael A. Jordan and of course, his name is Michael B, but Jordan says the buck stops there and there won’t be a “Michael C. Jordan.”

“It’s too much, the pressure I had to live up to my dad’s name, and I’m not going to put that on my kid. I’m going to give him his own identity,” said Jordan.

Thankfully Jordan doesn’t have to think about it too much as his family is focused on his nephew, 1-year-old Lennox. Michael B. is setting his sights on getting his new home together after moving out of his parent’s house two years ago.

Does your family have a name that has been carried on that you don’t want to carry on with? Do you wish your parents would’ve given you a different name?

Facebook Testing Pop-Up Messaging

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Facebook is in the process of testing pop-up messages that tell people to read a link before sharing it.
SIx percent of Facebook’s Android users will take part in the test that is aimed to get users to “be more informed” about what they share on the platform.
Twitter did the same type of feature in June of last year.
Do you think this feature will work? Are you more careful about what you post on social media?

Snoop Dogg Calls On Fans To Keep His Mom In Prayer

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On Friday May 7, legendary rapper Snoop Dogg posted a personal message requesting prayers and positivity for his mom, Beverly Tate.

“Need all my prayer warriors for momma right now please and thank you,” Snoop Dogg captioned the instagram post.

 

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Snoop originally informed his fans of his mother’s health on Wednesday (May 5). “Sending special prayers out for my mom this morning y’all pray for her and me,” he wrote about his mom, who is 70 years old.

The California native didn’t offer any further details about what might be going on, but fans and former collaborators have sent their love on social media. Busta Rhymes commented on several prayer hands emojis on Snoop’s post and DJ D-Nice wrote, “Prayers up, brother.”

Snoop has a close relationship with his mother that he’s often shared with fans on social media. While appearing on Jada Pinkett Smith’s Facebook show “Red Table Talk” last year, he revealed that it was his mom who inspired him to apologize to CBS host Gayle King after he criticized her in light of comments she made about Kobe Bryant.

“She didn’t say I was wrong she just said, ‘You know I raised you better than that. You’re a representation of us. Every woman that ever crossed your life, you’re a representation of that’ – so I got it,” he said on the show.

Snoop said his mother also convinced him to post an apology video to King on Instagram.

Last Mother’s Day, the veteran rapper paid tribute to both his mom and wife Shante Taylor in posts on Instagram.

“Thank. U. Momma. Happy Mother’s Day!” he captioned a photo of his mother.

SWV’s Coko Clemons Scary Encounter

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This past Mother’s Day the beloved Verzuz battle took place in Atlanta with the groups SWV and Xscape.

However SWV member Coko Clemons witnessed a scary encounter the night before the show which led to why fans described her looking “irritated” or “out of it.”

“Last Night as I am preparing for verzuz a lady was shot outside my hotel window. To see and hear the four shots, see her laying on the ground and all the blood was unbelievable!!” Clemons wrote on instagram.

Coko revealed that that harrowing ordeal contributed to a really bad anxiety attack that almost made her not perform.

“Literally crying & screaming. Yeah y’all saw me looking uncomfortable & irritated during the first half but if it wasn’t for my son @jayyemichael @ynottamiya and @mrljb I probably wouldn’t have been out there at all.”

Coko closed the post by thanking her loved ones for easing her nerves and understanding her mental state. “I always say most won’t care to understand but when you get those that do cherish them!!” she added.

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After sharing the harrowing incident, fans rallied around Coko, offering messages of love and comfort.

We are all glad she is safe and okay, as she would go on to help SWV win the friendly competition 13-11.

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What was your favorite song from the show and what artist would make a great episode next?

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RHOA’s Porsha Williams Is Engaged to a Cast Mate’s Ex-Husband After a One-Month Romance

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Porsha Williams is engaged! The news came on Monday (May 10) as the Real Housewives of Atlanta star posed beside her fiancé, Simon Guobadia, who is the estranged husband of ex-RHOA star, Falynn Guobadia.

Falynn announced the split from Simon after two years of marriage last month. Falynn stated on Instagram Stories on April 22nd that the split was “mutual.”

The timing of the split and engagement is a little blurry and Porsha made a post to Instagram to clear things up, “For all of you that need facts, I get the optics but Simon filed for divorce from a previous marriage in January. I had nothing to do with their divorce filing. That’s between the two of them.”

Porsha says that she and Faylnn aren’t friends and says that Simon and the father of her daughter, Dennis McKinley are working together to help Porsha co-parent 2-year-old daughter Pilar Jhena.

For now, a wedding date hasn’t been set but we’re sure next season’s RHOA will include more from Porsha and Simon. What do you think of Porsha getting married?

Mariah Carey’s Light Hearted Exchange With Baltimore Rapper

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Mariah Carey has always been huge in the music scene, this past weekend she took to twitter to respond to a Baltimore Artist sampling her hit song “Shake It Off.”

This past Friday (May 7), RNB Radar CEO Tommy Banks tweeted a minute snippet of Baltimore rapper YTK’s new track “Let It Off,” which samples Carey’s 2005 platinum hit “Shake It Off” that peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The minute long snippet was captioned “Mariah Carey has 24 hours to respond” features YTK sporting a ski mask and waving a pistol around the air.

The challenge proved to be trivial for the music legend, who not only responded within the allotted time gap, who at first glance seemed to threaten the rapper.

“How about y’all have 24 hours to respond to my lawyers,” Mariah Carey tweeted while attaching a GIF from her 2018 hit song “GTFO.”

A quick glance  through RNB Radar’s thread, however, reveals that the comment may be a playful joke, and that Roots member Questlove is in the process of helping clear the sample.

“Hey I want to reiterate that Mariah was joking, please stop saying rude s— to her,” RNB Radar tweeted accompanied with a screenshot of what appears to be a DM with Questlove about clearing the sample. “She told that same joke to Quest Love hours before she responded to the tweet and put us in contact with the people who can help us clear it! so it’s not a problem on her end.”

Carey, meanwhile, is enjoying it all unfold behind the scenes, evidenced by her playful reaction to a fan tweet. “What I love about Mariah Carey is I have no idea she’s either teasing or she’s serious here,” the fan wrote. Carey replied: “I don’t know and neither do you!”

Is a possible collaboration on the horizon for upcoming Baltimore Rapper?

Financial Workshops For Women

A Webinar to help women improve their finances and credit.

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Heads up ladies.  Details this morning about a free workshop to help you get your finances and credit back on track.  It’s hosted by a non-profit organization called Beautiful I Am, Inc.  My guest this morning is Tamika Williams – Founder and President of Beautiful I Am, Inc.

Beautiful I Am, Inc. is hosting a free financial workshop Saturday, May 15th @ 5:30pm.  The webinar will focus on teaching women skills on how to restore their credit and create their own opportunities of success. For more information go here: 

Tune in to Taking it to the Streets, weekday mornings at 6:15, 7:08 and 8:40 on the Steve Harvey Morning Show on 96.3 WHUR.

Follow me on facebook and twitter at @bobbygailes for updates and to stay connected.

 

 

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Medical Monday: “Dad-Bods”, Weight and Men’s Health

Men talk about weight gain and health issues brought light during the pandemic.

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First it was Jada Pinkett-Smith’s entanglment comments.  Now it’s Will Smith’s “dad-bod” photo.  It doesn’t take much for the Smith’s to get us talking.  Will Smith’s photo has opened the eyes of men about the pandemic pounds we’ve put on since last year and forced us to take a long hard look at improving our health.

Kuti Mack, Personal Trainer, Nutritionist

Dr. Asare Opoku, Assistant Professor, Cardiovascular Medicine, Howard University Hospital

FDA Approves Pfizer Vaccine for 12-15 Year Olds

It will also allow middle school-aged students to get vaccinated before school starts this fall.

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The FDA approved Pfizer and BioNTech’s request to allow their Covid-19 vaccine to be given to kids ages 12 to 15 on an emergency use basis. The agency granting use of the shot in younger age groups will accelerate the nation’s efforts to drive down infections, experts say. It will also allow middle school-aged students to get vaccinated before school starts this fall.

Lawmakers Take Another Look At Capitol Attack

The Justice Department is planning hundreds of criminal prosecutions that have been linked to the Capitol attack.

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(Washington, DC) — Lawmakers are taking another look at the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol. California Democrat Zoe Lofgren opened a virtual House hearing and said Congress needs to ensure that Capitol Police do a better job of assessing violent threats. She again accused now-former President Trump of inciting the violence at the Capitol. Illinois Republican Rodney Davis also expressed concerns about the Capitol Police Department’s limited intelligence gathering and analysis capabilities. He said protecting the Capitol should be a bipartisan effort. The Justice Department is planning hundreds of criminal prosecutions that have been linked to the Capitol attack.

Mother Person of Interest In DC Missing Baby Case

Search continues for missing two-month old Kyon Jones in DC.

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Washington, D.C. (Monday, May 10, 2021) – A frantic search continues today for a missing two-month old baby in the District.  Kyon Jones was last ween Wednesday in the 1500 block of Benning Road, NE.

While the infant has been missing since Wednesday, his disappearance was not reported until Friday.  Police have provided few details on the case and no Amber Alert was issued.  Authorities said this case did not meet the traditional criteria for an alert.  Mayor Muriel Bowser confirmed at a press conference today that the mother of the infant is a person of interest in the case.

Anyone with information on the baby’s whereabouts is asked to call police at 202-727-9099.

DC Mayor Set to Lift Most COVID Restrictions May 21

District Mayor Muriel Bowser is rolling back more COVID restrictions May 21st. That means dancing at weddings can resume.

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Washington, D.C. (Monday, May 10, 2021) – Most COVID-19 restrictions in the District of Columbia will be rolled back May 21st.  That announcement today from Mayor Muriel Bowser.

The restrictions being lifted include capacity limits at schools, gyms, offices, and weddings.  Bowser had come under fire in recent days for the restrictions at weddings which had banned dancing.  The announcement comes on the day the District reported just 15 new coronavirus infections and zero deaths.

Mayor Bowser says other capacity restrictions at large sports and entertainment venues will be lifted June 11th.

Pastor Veda McCoy Preaches Purpose, Power, and Prosperity

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Pastor Veda McCoy, Executive Pastor of Judah Christian Center in Clinton, Maryland calls for co-authors for her new book on discovering purpose, power, and prosperity.  vedamccoy.com/bookproject

 

A Family Day with Treats and Covid Testing

The targeted Covid-19 response initiative is this Saturday May 15th.

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Ice cream, cupcakes… and a day of getting the DMV another step closer beyond COVID.  This morning the African American Health Program is partnering with the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity for a day of testing and treats.  My guest this morning is Ralph Belk – Deputy Executive Director with the National Center for Children and Families

The African American Health Program and the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. are joining together for a Family Day with Ice Cream and Cupcakes May 15th from 11am to 4pm at IUL Smithville School Museum and Education Center (811 East Randolph Road – Silver Spring). For more information go here:

Tune in to Taking it to the Streets, weekday mornings at 6:15, 7:08 and 8:40 on the Steve Harvey Morning Show on 96.3 WHUR.

Follow me on facebook and twitter at @bobbygailes for updates and to stay connected.

 

 

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Education Resources, Lifestyle Coaching for Girls. Details In Community’s Choice

WHUR’ Community Choice is packed with free and other non-profit events coming up around the DMV. Check out what’s going on good in your neighborhood.

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Queen2Bee

Get your girls ready for the next level. Queens2Bee Leadership Academy provides free life-style coaching for girls ages 7 to 18. www.queens2bee.com

Distant Relatives

Help empower those displaced. Distant Relatives provides education, homeless, and healthcare services for those in need. www.distant-relatives-org

It Takes Two Inc.

Are you a single parent with a child in grades 4th thru college. It Takes Two Inc. is accepting applications for its Tools for Success Scholarship to provide school supplies for Maryland youth. www.ittakestwoinc.org

Tobacco Use

Did you know tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death in America? The good news is that quitting now means your odds of getting certain cancers drop 50%. Learn the facts. www.takeahealthystand.org

Howard County Library

The Howard County Library System is calling on residents to share and reflect on personal experiences related to racism and discrimination. Learn more about the Sense-making story collection. www.hclibrary.org

Mental Health

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Join Capitol Hill Seventh Day Adventist Church for a virtual 4-week series called Battlefield of the Mind thru June 2nd. www.capitolhillsdachurch.org

Charles Drew Memorial Scholarship Fund

Grab your golf clubs. Come out for the Annual Phil Ferguson Memorial Golf Tournament June 25th at the Renditions Golf Course. Proceeds benefit the Charles Drew Memorial Scholarship Fund. www.philfergusongolf.org

WHUR Community’s Choice

To get your non-profit on the air and web, email Renee Nash @ rnash@whur.com at least three weeks prior to your event.

 

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Best and Worst Advice Mom Has Given You

We honor mothers with a little wisdom and humor.

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The Mother’s Day weekend is now in full effect.  Get ready to battle for elbow room when search for cards at the drug store.  Prepare to pay premium prices for flowers at the florist or grocery store.  Before all of that, take a moment to honor you mother with us tonight with a little wisdom and humor. We’re asking our listeners… what is the best and the worst advice your mother has ever given you?

Marsha Jews, Publisher/Editorial Director, “We Keep It Moving”

Charlotte Avery, Family Strategist, Mother of 7

@FrankSkiInspirationalVitamin: ”Competing Forces”  

Ephesians 6:12 | ASV
12 For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.

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Giving you positive inspiration to start AND continue  your day! Be sure to follow @FrankSki & @peninabrown for more inspiration and encouragement. And don’t forget to listen to the @frankskishow on @WHURFM every weekday from 3pm-7pm! #AMEN #beblessed #God  #joy #faith #frankski #inspirationalvitamin ✝️🙏🏽✝️    

 

 

Derek Chauvin Indicted In 2017 Attack On 14-year-old

Federal grand jury has indicted four ex-Minneapolis police officers in the arrest and deathof George Floyd.

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(Friday, May 7, 2021) – More charges were filed today against ex-Minneapolis police officer and convicted killer Derek Chauvin.  A federal grand jury handed up the indictment against Chauvin in the arrest and neck restraint of a 14-year-old boy back in 2017.

Chauvin is accused of holding the youth down by the throat and striking him multiple times in the head with a flashlight.

The charges unsealed today also included a three count indictment against Chauvin and three other former Minneapolis police officers in the death of George Floyd.  The other officers are Thomas Lane, J. Kueng and Tou Thao.

The four are accused of violating Floyd’s constitutional right to be free from unreasonable seizure and excessive force and for failing to provide Floyd with medical care.

Floyd died May 25, 2020 as Chauvin knelt on his neck.  Chauvin was convicted last month and his set to be sentenced in June.

Metro Expanding Late Night Service

WMATA expanding service in parts of the DMV starting June 6th.

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Washington, D.C. (Friday, May 7, 2021) – Metro is apparently getting at the ready for more COVID restrictions to be rolled back in the DMV.  The transit agency has announced that it will expand late night service to 2am on 35 of its busiest routes.  The increase in service starts June 6th.  Here’s a list of the changes:

DC:  32, 33, 36, 38B, 52, 70, 80, 92, A6, A8, G8, H4, L2, P6, S2, U5, V2, W2, W4, X2

MD:  A12, C4, D12, F4, J2, K6, P12, T18, Y2, Z8

VA: 1A, 7A, 10A, 16E, 23B, 28A, 38B

Service restored to pre-pandemic levels:

DC: 60, W3 (Saturday)

MD: C29 (Saturday)

Weekend service restored:
DC: 62

Weekday service restored:

VA: 18J, 23B, 23T, 26A, 28F

New or extended routes to increase AM/PM rush hour service:

MD: C26

VA: 11C (New), 17K, 21C (New), 22F

Service adjustments will be implemented to improve service and reliability on the following routes (check timetables for schedule information):

DC: 30N, 30S, 32, 36, 64, 96, A2, A4, M4, W3, W5

MD:  D13, D14, G12, G14

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Atlanta Mayor Will Not Seek 2nd Term

Atlanta’s Mayor says she’s not certain about her future. But she’s not interested in seeking reelection.

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(Friday, May 7, 2021) – Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has apparently had enough.  She announced last night in a  statement that she will not seek reelections this year.

“While I am not yet certain of what the future holds, I trust that my next season will continue to be one full of passion and purpose,” said Bottoms in a letter published online.

Bottoms says she and her husband had given thought and prayer about the decision.  “It is with deep emotions that I hold my head high and choose not to seek another term as Mayor.”

Bottoms has been seen as a rising star in the Democratic Party.  She was one of the top contenders to serve as President Joe Biden’s vice president.  Bottoms has also been a big voice in the discussions about racial equity and police reform in the wake of the police killing of George Floyd.

 

Free Job Training Course In Healthcare

TBG Trains is offering a 5-week training course for Community Health Workers

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Some job training information this morning for those looking for new career options in the healthcare field.  My guest this morning is helping to train persons as community health workers.  My guest this morning is Vivica Brooks – Founder of TBG Trains

TBG Trains, a workforce development company is offering an 8-week Community Health Worker training course.  Community members will be trainers as Community Health Workers/Contact Traces. For more information go here: 

Tune in to Taking it to the Streets, weekday mornings at 6:15, 7:08 and 8:40 on the Steve Harvey Morning Show on 96.3 WHUR.

Follow me on facebook and twitter at @bobbygailes for updates and to stay connected.

 

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Even Glenn Close Knows the Importance of GO GO

Go Go is ever evolving and is here to stay.

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When I think of EU’s Da Butt, Taste of Your Love, and many more of their hits, I’m hitting the dance floor. Even if it’s right in my own living room. So, imagine my surprise when I sat down to chat with the calm, Christ loving, oh so cool, founding father of EU, Sugar Bear.

I wasn’t expecting him to be so humble. He gushed about how thrilled he was when he got word of what was happening with Glenn Close at the Oscars. He said “What a worldwide platform! They were talking about DC, EU, and Sugar Bear at the Oscars!. That’s huge!”

He’s right! EU is celebrating close to five decades of serious Go Go music. It’s the signature sound of Washington, DC. and is showing no signs of stopping.

Sister Fixers from HGTV

The Sister Fixers share home decorating and renovation tips.

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They’re called the Sister Fixers and one of the newest editions to HGTV.  They are related and part of our Howard University family.  They join us as we continue our spring series to help you spruce up your home.  Courtney Robinson and Leslie Antonoff are my special guests.

Sister Fixers on HGTV, (L) Courtney Robinson, (R) Leslie Antonoff

Woman Dies In Southeast Fire

D.C. Fire says that clutter could’ve contributed to what sparked the fire

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(Washington, DC) — A Southeast DC woman, rescued from a house fired has died. Flames broke out in the 2300-block of Skyland Place late last night. The unidentified woman was rushed to the hospital with very critical life-threatening injuries but did not survive. The fire forced three adults and three children out of their homes. D.C. Fire says that clutter could’ve contributed to what sparked the fire, but an official cause has not yet been determined.

Teen Shot In Prince George’s County

Teenager has critical injuries

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(Capitol Heights, MD) — Police in Prince George’s County say that a teenager is in a fight for their life after being shot yesterday afternoon. Shots rang out along Cindy Lane in Capitol Heights leaving that teen with critical injuries. Children and neighbors had to run for cover when a spray of bullets were unleashed. Police are still gathering information surrounding this shooting and say they are looking for a dark-colored vehicle. Anyone with information should call Prince George’s County Police.

@FrankSkiInspirationalVitamin: ”Holding Yourself Back”  

Proverbs 3:5 | KJV
5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

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Giving you positive inspiration to start AND continue  your day! Be sure to follow @FrankSki & @peninabrown for more inspiration and encouragement. And don’t forget to listen to the @frankskishow on @WHURFM every weekday from 3pm-7pm! #AMEN #beblessed #God  #joy #faith #frankski #inspirationalvitamin ✝️🙏🏽✝️    

 

 

Free Beer and COVID Shots

DC is joining forces with a brewery to provide free beer today to adults who roll up their sleeves and take the J&J one shot COVID vaccine.

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Washington, D.C. (Thursday, May 6, 2021) – D.C. officials are pulling out all the stops to get people to roll up their sleeves and take the COVID-19 vaccine.  Mayor Muriel Bowser has announced that anyone over the age of 21 who gets the Johnson and Johnson vaccine today at the Kennedy Center from 4pm to 8pm will receive a free beer.  It’s courtesy of Solar Brewing Company.  You don’t need an appointment.

The city is hoping to get its vaccination numbers up.  At present, just over 36% of D.C. residents have been partially vaccinated.  22% are fully vaccinated.

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Job Training Programs

The Training Source is hosting a job training program starting this Monday May 10th.

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Good news for those looking for a job this morning.  The Training Sources is starting a job training program May 10th targeting the unemployed and underemployed in the DMV.  My guest is

Kim Rhim – Executive Director of the Training Source

The Training Source is starting a job raining program May 10th for unemployed and underemployed residents.  Its open to the entire DMV area with special emphasis on persons living near the National Harbor. For information call 301-499-8872 or go here:

 

Tune in to Taking it to the Streets, weekday mornings at 6:15, 7:08 and 8:40 on the Steve Harvey Morning Show on 96.3 WHUR.

Follow me on facebook and twitter at @bobbygailes for updates and to stay connected.

 

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Conversation with Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich

We talk about where the county is now in the covid fight and other issues.

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Since the beginning of the pandemic, Montgomery County has struggled with all kinds of issues including testing, vaccine distribution and a lot of pushback from the small businesses to reopen.  We talk about where the county is now in the covid fight and other issues with County Executive Marc Elrich.

Marc Elrich, Montgomery County Executive

@FrankSkiInspirationalVitamin:”Let It Breathe”  

1 Timothy 5:22 | ESV
22 “Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, nor take part in the sins of others; keep yourself pure.”

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Giving you positive inspiration to start AND continue  your day! Be sure to follow @FrankSki & @peninabrown for more inspiration and encouragement. And don’t forget to listen to the @frankskishow on @WHURFM every weekday from 3pm-7pm! #AMEN #beblessed #God  #joy #faith #frankski #inspirationalvitamin ✝️🙏🏽✝️    

 

 

Top US General Urges More racial Diversity In Military

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff spoke at Howard University ROTC commissioning ceremony

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The top U.S. general says the military must do more to improve career opportunities for Black Americans. They remain vastly underrepresented in some areas, including among Air Force pilots and in the top ranks of the military. Army Gen. Mark Milley is chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He told a Howard University ROTC commissioning ceremony on Wednesday that diversity is an important strength of the military. But, he added, “We must get better.” He said only two of 41 four-star generals are Black, even though the overall military is 20 percent Black.

 

Facebook Says No To Trump

Facebook board upholds Trump ban, just not indefinitely

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Former President Donald Trump won’t return to Facebook — at least not yet. Four months after Facebook suspended Trump’s accounts, having concluded that he incited violence leading to the deadly Jan. 6 Capitol riot, the company’s quasi-independent oversight board upheld the bans. But it told Facebook to specify how long they would last, saying that an “indefinite” ban on the former president was unreasonable. The ruling, which gives Facebook six months to comply, effectively postpones any possible Trump reinstatement and puts the onus for that decision squarely back on the company.

Lil Nas X Says He’s Not Afraid of Offending Straight Fans

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Lil Nas X says he’s not afraid to offend his straight fans anymore. In a new interview with Entertainment Weekly, Nas says, “if they feel offended, they were never really here for me. They were here for whatever version of myself they made up in their head.”

Nas also talked about his love of the “clapback,” saying he won’t “start shooting at somebody who didn’t bring it to my doorstep…but if somebody throws one at me, I’m throwing an entire house.”

Fans and non-fans will need to get ready to possibly be offended again when the “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” rapper heads to Saturday Night Live for a live performance.

Are you afraid of offending people or are you like Lil Nas X, who thinks the bigger the artists the bigger the controversy they bring?

Nipsey Hussle’s The Marathon Clothing And Puma Come Together For New Collection

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Prior to Nipsey Hussle’s death, he was working on a collaboration with Puma. Now The Marathon Clothing and Puma have completed a collection consisting of tennis shoes and tees that honors the late rapper.

A white co-branded Hussle Way Logo T-Shirt ($45) and a new take on the classic Puma white suede sneaker ($85) will be available at Puma.com, the Puma NYC Flagship store, and at select retailers, including Marathon Clothing in Los Angeles starting May 7th.

Those close to posthumous projects involving the late Nipsey Hussle have seen the success of “What It Feels Like” featuring JAY-Z from the Judas and the Black Messiah soundtrack.

The Marathon Clothing, OkiDoki, and Hussle’s family also came together to celebrate the 10th anniversary of The Marathon 2010 mixtape with a live visual album.

How do you think Nipsey Hussle would’ve impacted the music industry if he was still alive?

Rapper 50 Cent Moved To Houston, Gives Us A Sneak Peek Into New Crime Show

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50 Cent made a big announcement on Tuesday. The actor/rapper/music mogul took to social media to the announcement he’s set up residence in Houston, Texas.

50 was pictured standing in front of the iconic Astrodome, wearing a Houston Astros baseball hat. He captioned the picture, “I love NY, but I live in Houston now, I’ll explain later,” (pointing finger emoji) swipe left (traffic light emoji) Green Light Gang (bomb emoji) BOOM”

Also announced was a new Discovery+ dramatic series from 50 called, Confessions of a Crime Queen about real-life women who made it big in the underworld before falling from grace.

The press release says the featured subject will be played by an A-list actress who will interview the real-life “Crime Queen.” Casting has already begun but it’s unclear if it will take place in Houston.

Do you think 50 Cent will ever rap again? Which A-list actress would you want to see in 50’s crime drama?

Drake Hands Hundred-Dollar Bills To Man In Street

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Drake is once again giving away money to those in need. Photos showing Drake giving away hundred dollar bills to a man outside his late-night recording session have surfaced.

Drake is in Los Angeles, hopefully finishing up his highly-anticipated album, Certified Lover Boy.

The album got pushed back due to Drake recovering from knee surgery. According to an Instagram post Drake wrote, “CLB won’t drop in January, I’m looking forward to sharing it with you all in 2021.”

If you remember Drake gave away $1 million back in 2018 while filming his hit single, “God’s Plan” in Miami.

When was the last time you gave away money?

Netflix drops 1st trailer for ‘High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America’

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Netflix has released the first trailer for a new documentary dedicated to African American cuisine.

“High On The Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America” will follow African American food as it made its way through the African Slave Trade to America’s kitchens.

Part travel vlog, part cooking show, “High on the Hog” is based on a book by food historian, Dr. Jessica B. Harris.

Food writer Stephen Satterfield will meet with chefs, historians, and activists who are keeping centuries-old traditions alive. “High on the Hog” will debut on Netflix on May 26th.

What is your favorite soul food meal?

Tiffany Haddish Is ‘Taking Parenting Classes’ to Adopt 1st Child

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Tiffany Haddish is taking parenting classes in anticipation of adopting her first child. The comedian made the announcement while on E!’s “Daily Pop” and said she wanted to “put in the work” and wanted her future children to know she “wanted them.”

“I’m looking at five and up, really like seven. I want them to be able to know how to use the restroom on their own and talk,” Tiffany explained.

The main reason why Tiffany wants to adopt is that she herself was a product of foster care which she was in from the age of 13-18.

Haddish doesn’t want to have kids of her own out of fear of racism, she says she did give up tons of eggs at the age of 21 due to needing money, “I might got [sic] some kids out in these streets. I doubt it though because I never got the bonus,” Tiffany told E! News.

Have you thought about fostering or adopting children? Why did you choose adoption or fostering over having children? Share your story.

Youth Financial Literacy

Making sure young people understand how money really works and are financially literate.

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How do we teach young people about the value of money and help them to be good stewards over their finances? Andre Nottingham and Richard Baptiste are co-founders of Alliance Innovation in Education.  Their mission, to make sure young people understand how money really works and are financially literate.

Assistance For Single Parents

It Takes Two, Inc. is now accepting applications for it’s scholarship program.

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Help for single parents this morning.  It Takes Two, Inc., a non-profit in Maryland is accepting applications for its Tools for Success Scholarship program to assist parents to pay for educational needs for youth.  My guest is Jaemellah Kemp – Founder and CEO of,  It Takes Two, Inc.

It Takes Two, Inc., is accepting applications for the 2020-2021 Tools for Success Scholarship program thru July 1st.  Scholarships pay for school supplies, books, uniforms, academic and sports registration, laptops, tutoring, and other educational needs for the entire year. For more information go here:

 

Tune in to Taking it to the Streets, weekday mornings at 6:15, 7:08 and 8:40 on the Steve Harvey Morning Show on 96.3 WHUR.

Follow me on facebook and twitter at @bobbygailes for updates and to stay connected.

 

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Conversation with Howard University President Dr. Wayne Frederick

Commencement and returning to campus in the Fall.

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Colleges and universities across the nation have been forced to do things very differently since the COVID-19 pandemic struck last year.  Howard University is no different.  This weekend… the university will see it’s first in-person commencement since 2019.  Even this one will be very different.

Dr. Wayne Frederick, Howard University President
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Derek Chauvin Seeks New Trial

Derek Chauvin says jury was swayed by publicity and is seeking a new trial.

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(Tuesday, May 4, 2021) – Convicted killer and ex-Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin is seeking a do over.  Chauvin’s lawyer, Eric Nelson, today filed a motion alleging prosecutorial and jury misconduct and asked for a new trial.

Chauvin was convicted last month of two counts of murder and one count of manslaughter in the May 25th death of George Floyd.  Nelson requested a hearing to impeach the guilty verdict, arguing a new trial in needed “on the grounds that the jury committed misconduct, felt threatened or intimidated, felt race based pressure during the proceedings, and/or failed to adhere to instructions during deliberations, in violation of Mr. Chauvin’s constitutional rights to due process and a fair trial.”

Prosecutors were quick to respond to filing.  “The court has already rejected many of these arguments and the State will vigorously oppose them,” said John Stiles, deputy of chief of staff or the Minnesota attorney general’s office.

@FrankSkiInspirationalVitamin: “Don’t Talk Up The Enemy”  

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26 And David spake to the men that stood by him, saying, What shall be done to the man that killeth this Philistine, and taketh away the reproach from Israel? for who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?

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Days Inn Offering $10K for 2-Week “Suntern” Gig

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Wanting to travel while padding out your resume? Days Inn can help!
Days Inn by Wyndham is offering one young adult the chance to travel as their “suntern.”
The “suntern” will take photos, write a list of ways to Seize the Days, and use social media to document their two-week adventure.
The lucky applicant will receive a $10 thousand dollar grant, hotel and ground transportation, a $250 daily travel stipend, and Wyndham Rewards Diamond level membership.
Apply online and get more info at WyndhamHotels.com/DaysInn
Would you apply for this “suntern”ship? Where would you travel?