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The Pandemic and Mental Health

Join the webinar on how the pandemic is impacting the Black community

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An important and powerful discussion this morning as the coronavirus pandemic lingers on.  The American Psychiatric Association is hosting a virtual forum on how the pandemic is impacting the mental health of the Black community.  My guests will be Dr. Regina James  – American Psychiatric Association Deputy Medical Director and Dr. Cynthia Turner Graham – President Elect of Black Psychiatrists of America

The American Psychiatric Association’s Diversity and Health Equity Department will host a webinar series Thursday, April 8th taking a look at the mental impact the Covid-19 pandemic is having on diverse community. For more information go here:

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The Derek Chauvin Trial, Week 2

We look at the trial, the law and the politics.

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It’s the Debbie Hines of the second week of the derek chauvin murder trial.  From the emotional testimony to the combative comments of some of the witnesses… this could be the next trial of the decade.  We look at the trial, the law and the politics.

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Atty. Debbie Hines

Retired Homicide Det., Timothy Williams, Jr.

Debbie Hines, Former Prosecutor
Timothy Williams, Jr., Retired Homicide Detective

 

HU’s Own Ainae Nielsen Is Competing On “The Voice”

Ainae was born into an Ethiopian-American family that was very musical. Her grandmother ran an admired jazz club, her father was an audio engineer and her mother worked in music marketing. Ainae got involved in her arts community and loved singing, but only thought of it as a hobby while she focused on competitive swimming.

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Howard University, Washington, D.C., native and Silver Spring, Maryland, resident Ainae Nielsen is competing on “The Voice”, she sang her own arrangement of H.E.R. and Daniel Caesar’s “Best Part”! The judges wanted her but Judge Kelly Clarkson got her #TeamKelly #TheVoice. Be sure to check out @FrankSkiShow with @peninabrown every weekday from 3pm to 7pm right here on 96.3 @WHURFM @ainaemusix

DC Teachers’ Union President Killed In Car Ax

Before she was elected as union president, the North Carolina native spent 40 years teaching in DC classoom

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Washington Teachers’ Union president Elizabeth Davis was killed in a car accident last night in Prince George’s County.  Davis died at Prince George’s Hospital after her car collided with another car near Route 301 and Harbour Way in Bowie.  That driver of the other vehicle, 68-year-old John Starr of Annapolis was also killed.

Elizabeth Davis, President, Washington Teachers’ Union

Davis wielded immense political power as the Teachers’ Union president. Elected to the post in 2013, she was a union firebrand and muscular advocate for rank and file teachers in the DC Public School system.  Contract negotiations with the DC government, Mayor Muriel Bowser and current chancellor Lewis Ferebee were often contentious. More recently, Davis was resistant to have teachers return to the classroom during the pandemic unless a concrete plan was for PPE and other safety measures were spelled out by DCPS.

Before she was elected as union president, the North Carolina native spent 40 years teaching in DC classoom. Davis was 70 years old.

@FrankSkiInspirationalVitamin: “Praise”  

Psalm 22:3 | KJV
3 But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.

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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 ✝️🙏🏽✝️   

 

A New Virtual Production Underway

“A Boy And His Soul”, now playing at the Round House Theatre

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Great day to take in a new play.  The Round House Theatre has a new production underway, It’s called,  “A Boy and His Soul”.

My guest this morning is  Craig Wallace – Director

A Boy and His Soul is streaming online thru April 18th.  For ticket information go here: www.roundhousetheatre.org

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Reflecting on Good Friday

How we and our world has changed.

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The holiest week for Christians is underway. Good Friday kicks off Easter weekend.This time last year… services were cancelled and churches closed. But doors were opened to much uncertainty.  Today… Good Friday saw another deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol.  A somber bookend from last year’s holy week.  But the last 12 months have given us much time to reflect on how we and our world has changed.

Pastor Vedo McCoy, Judah Christian Center

Dr. Sherice Nelson, Political Nelson

MLB All-Star Game Moves In Response to GA Voting Restrictions

Commissioner Rob Manfred made the decision.

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NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball has moved the All-Star Game from Atlanta’s Truist Park, a response to Georgia enacting a new law last month restricting voting rights. MLB had awarded the game to Atlanta on May 29, 2019, and the game was scheduled for July 13 as part of baseball’s midsummer break that includes the Futures Game on July 11 and Home Run Derby the following night. But Commissioner Rob Manfred made the decision to move the All-Star events and the amateur draft, which had been scheduled to be held in Atlanta for the first time.

@FrankSkiInspirationalVitamin: “Pastor Jamal Bryant – Chosen”  

John 15:16 | KJV
16 Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.

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Deadly Attack At The U.S. Capitol

Man rams car into two Capitol police; 1 officer, driver killed

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A Capitol Police officer has been killed after a man rammed a car into two officers at a barricade outside the U.S. Capitol and then emerged wielding a knife. The suspect died at a hospital. Capitol Police Acting Chief Yogananda Pittman did not identify the slain officer or suspect on Friday afternoon. Authorities said the attack did not appear to be related to terrorism. The crash and shooting happened at a security checkpoint near the Capitol as Congress is on recess. It comes as the Washington region remains on edge nearly three months after a mob of armed insurrectionists stormed the Capitol as Congress was voting to certify Joe Biden’s presidential win.

 

Relief For Renters

Renters can apply for the next round of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program

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Prince George’s County Department of Housing and Community Development is now offering relief for renters experiencing financial difficulties due to COVID-19 thru its latest Emergency Rental Assistance Program.  My guest is Aspasia Xypolia – Acting Director of the Prince George’s County Department of Housing and Community Development

Prince George’s County Department of Housing and Community Development is now offering relief for renters experiencing financial difficulties due to COVID-19 thru its latest Emergency Rental Assistance Program.  Landlords, owners and property managers can now apply on behalf of their tenants to receive funds to pay delinquent rental payments dating as far back as April 1st.  For more information go here:  and search Emergency Rental Assistance.

 

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DIY SPRING CLEANING AND RENOVATIONS

No matter how large or small the project, we have great information for you.

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Last week we had great tips and ideas for your lawn and garden.  We continue our do-it-yourself theme with spring cleaning and home renovations.  Your home is likely your biggest investment and you want to keep it the best condition and looking good.  No matter how large or small the project, we have great information for you.

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Danielle Kelly Art

Denise Joy Hart

Denise Joy Hart, Interior Designer
Danielle Kelly, Danielle Kelly Art

 

Johnson & Johnson Issues Statement On Vaccine Error

Current shipments of the J&J vaccine are not affected because they were made at a separate facility authorized by the FDA.

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(Baltimore, MD) — Emergent BioSolutions in Baltimore accidentally mixed ingredients from the Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca COVID vaccine, ruining 15-million doses of the J&J vaccine. In a statement, Johnson & Johnson says the issue was identified, addressed and shared with the Food & Drug Administration. The company is providing additional experts to be on-site at Emergent to supervise manufacturing of the J&J vaccine and will continue to work toward the Baltimore facility receiving Emergency Use Authorization. Current shipments of the J&J vaccine are not affected because they were made at a separate facility authorized by the FDA.

Confederate General Statues Coming Down in VA

Virginia’s Supreme Court Approves Removing War Memorials

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(Richmond, VA) — Virginia’s Supreme Court is clearing the path for two statues of Confederate generals in Charlottesville to be removed. The court ruled the state’s ban on removing war memorials did not apply to those built before 1997. That ruling ends a legal battle that has drawn on for years over the fate of statues of Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson. Charlottesville’s city council voted to remove the Lee statue before the 2017 white nationalist rally in that city where a woman was killed after an activist drove his car through dozens of protesters. The statues of Confederate generals were first installed in that city in the 1920s.

 

Can I Still Spread the Coronavirus After I’m Vaccinated?

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By MARION RENAULT Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Experts are still studying how good COVID-19 vaccines are at preventing people from spreading the virus, but say the risk is low. The current vaccines are highly effective at preventing people from getting seriously sick with COVID-19. But even if vaccinated people don’t get sick, they might still get infected with the virus without showing any symptoms. Given the uncertainty, experts say fully vaccinated people should continue to wear masks and social distance in public and when visiting with unvaccinated people at high risk for severe illness if infected.

Ariana Grande Joining ‘The Voice’ for Season 21 as A Coach

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NEW YORK (AP) — “The Voice” is switching their positions for Ariana Grande: the pop star is taking her seat in the coach’s chair later this year. NBC said Tuesday that Grande will join the Emmy-winning series for its fall 2021 cycle. Grande will be joined by Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson and John Legend. The 20th season of “The Voice” is currently on air and features those three singers along with Nick Jonas. The Grammy-winning star has topped the Billboard charts since she released her debut album in 2013. “The Voice” debuted in 2011 with Shelton, Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine and CeeLo Green as coaches.

World’s Last Blockbuster More Popular After Netflix Show

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BEND, Ore. (AP) — The Blockbuster video rental store in Bend, Oregon soared to international fame when it became the last such franchise on Earth in 2019. Now, a new Netflix documentary called “The Last Blockbuster” has spurred even more visitors to the unassuming location in a strip mall 170 miles east of Portland. The movie focuses on the manager’s day-to-day work running the store, which became the last in the world when the Blockbuster in Perth, Australia, closed two years ago. The movie by two local filmmakers peaked at No. 4 in the U.S. after it began streaming on Netflix on March 15.

It’s Cherry Blossom Season, but DC Isn’t Ready To Open Up

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By ASHRAF KHALIL and NATHAN ELLGREN Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Officials in the nation’s capital are watching the crowds as cherry blossom season begins in earnest. The distinctive white and pink petals reached full bloom last Sunday, about a week earlier than expected. It’s an event that normally brings in thousands of visitors and signals the unofficial start of Washington, D.C.’s, peak tourist and convention season. But Washington remains largely locked down with limitations on outdoor gatherings and all Smithsonian museums, plus the zoo, shuttered because of the coronavirus. The National Park Service stands poised to limit access to the Tidal Basin and its high concentration of cherry blossom trees if the crowds there grow too thick.

2 Members of Salt Lake City’s ‘Real Housewives’ Arrested

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By SOPHIA EPPOLITO and LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Two members of “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” reality television show have appeared in court after being arrested on federal fraud charges related to a telemarketing scheme. Authorities announced that Jennifer Shah and Stuart Smith were arrested Tuesday in Utah on charges unsealed in New York City. Manhattan U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss said Shah portrays herself as a wealthy and successful businessperson on television while Smith is cast as her first assistant. But Strauss says their “so-called business opportunities” they pushed on their victims were actually fraud schemes motivated by greed. Shah’s attorney Sam Meziani declined comment as he exited the court with Shah, who remained silent.

Hunter Biden Details Lifelong Addiction Struggle in Memoir

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By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s son Hunter has detailed his lifelong struggle with alcoholism and drug abuse in a memoir titled “Beautiful Things.” The book is due out next Tuesday. He explains how in just the last five years, his first marriage ended, he had a gun pointed at him and he spent many nights in cheap motels. He says his descent into substance addiction worsened after his older brother, Beau, died of brain cancer in 2015. Hunter Biden credits his second wife and the love from his father and late brother with helping him sober up in 2019.

Juvenile Crime In DC, What’s Behind It?

Why is this happening and what can be done about it? 

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Two teenage girls, 13 and 15, charged with carjacking and murder were back in a DC court today.  Both charged as juveniles in the death of an Uber Eats driver.  Last friday, a pair of 13-year-olds allegedly committed two carjackings on K Street, NW.  Earlier this month, four people including two juveniles were arrested and charged with dozens of robberies and carjackings from Virginia to Maryland. What’s going on with the young people and crime right now?  Why is this happening and what can be done about it?

Kyla Woods, Co-Chair, Youth Leaders in Action, Juvenile Justice Advisory Group

 

Jamal Holtz, Commissioner, DC Commission on Juvenile Justice Reform

Five Shot In Congress Heights

Two victims have life-threatening wounds.

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(Washington, DC) — Two people were killed today following a shooting in Congress Heights. DC police say bullets started flying early this ternoon on Savannah Street near the Congress Heights Metro Station. DC Police Chief Robert Contee said five people were shot. A man and a woman are among the deceased.  Chief Contee say the shooting appears to the result of a dispute between two groups.  There’s no word on a potential suspect.

Reports Say Sharon Osbourne Got a $10M Payout

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After an on-air spat with Sheryl Underwood during an episode of The Talk, reports are swirling that former co-host Sharon Osbourne got a $10 million payout.
On top of that, another source is reporting that Osbourne can also talk about the on-air incident without any repercussions.
CBS announced that Sharon quit on Friday, but those close to Osbourne say that she’s still going to get her side of the story out to the public after being with the show for 11 years.
If you remember, two weeks ago Sharon got into an on-air argument with fellow co-host Sheryl Underwood about defending her pal Piers Morgan, who didn’t have kind words about Meghan Markle after her Oprah interview.
After getting a $10 million payout would you want to talk about the situation any longer? Do you think Sharon will be on TV again?

Snoop Dogg Lands a 5-Year Touring Deal

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Snoop Dogg just continues to stay relevant. The West Coast rapper has just signed a five-year touring deal that will take the rapper all over the world.
The deal Snoop made is with TEG MJR, a branch of Australia’s TEG Entertainment Company.
The tour will start in February 2022 in Norway and then spanning across the world.
Have you ever seen Snoop Dogg in concert? Are you ready to get back to a concert again?

Michael Strahan Fixed His Signature Tooth Gap – Or Did He?

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Michael Strahan is all smiles these days – a smile that no longer includes his signature tooth gap.
The GMA host and former NFL star posted a video of his recent trip to the dentist with the hashtag #GoodbyeGap
But is it a permanent fix? According to reports, it’s a removable dental piece that gives Strahan’s smile “the look of a filled-in tooth line”. And, well, April Fool’s Day is right around the corner.
Besides, just last week Strahan tweeted “I rock my gap with pride!”
Do you think the change is permanent, or part of a publicity stunt? Could Strahan actually be harming his image by fixing the iconic gap?

Pfizer Says Vaccine Is 100 Percent Effective In Teens

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Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is 100 percent effective in teens between the ages of 12 and 15, according to late-stage trial data.
The company says none of the teens given the vaccine during the trial became infected with COVID-19, while 18 teens in the placebo group were infected.
Pfizer will now seek approval from the FDA to offer the vaccine to teenage children, possibly in time for the new school year in the fall.
Last week, the company launched another vaccine trial test for children ages 6 months to 11 years.
If the vaccine is 100 percent effective, should it be mandatory to attend school?

Cancer-Causing Chemical Found In Some Hand Sanitizers

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Americans have used a lot of hand sanitizer over the last year – but experts are warning that some types may be linked to cancer.
A recent study found elevated levels of the cancer-causing chemical benzene in 21 out of the 260 hand sanitizer brands included in the study.
One researcher said he was “shocked” by the results – calling benzene one of “the most well-known” compounds linked to cancer.
Many brands including Purell, the largest maker of hand sanitizer, contained no benzene. The lab behind the study plan to lobby the FDA to recall the benzene-heavy products.
How do you choose which hand sanitizer to use?

ROTC Opportunities: What You Should Know

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The ROTC is an avenue to serve and go to college.  For some, it is a life changing opportunity.  But how many of us know about using the ROTC to get a college education?  Tonight, we’ll find out more.

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Major Malikah Morgan – Professor of Military Science, Morgan State University

Lieutenant Colonel Creyonta West – Chair & Professor of Military Science, Howard University

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The Derek Chauvin Trial: Psychological And Legal Ramifications

The Derek Chauvin trial begins with opening statements.

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Today,  opening statements from lawyers in the trial police officer Derek Chauvin who is charged with the murder of George Floyd.  People from around the world can view the trial first hand as cameras have been allowed in the courtroom.  That means the trauma of the events of last May will be replayed for all to see and take in, again.
In this episode of Insight, we discuss the psychological and legal ramifications of the Derek Chauvin trial.
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Dr. Alfiee Noble – Psychologist & founder of the nonprofit mental health organization, The Aakoma Project
Lucius Outlaw – Associate Professor, Howard University School of Law

@FrankSkiInspirationalVitamin: “Resurrection Power”  

Romans 6:4 | ASV
4 We were buried therefore with him through baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we also might walk in newness of life.

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Scholarships For Internships

Black Girl 44 Scholarship is providing money for political and public service interns

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Getting more Black women into politics.  That’s the goal of an effort underway to help fund internships for young Black women who have unpaid positions in politics and public service this summer. My guest is  Deesha Dyer – Black Girl 44 Scholarship  Black Girl 44 Scholarship will provide $1k scholarships to 10 black women during their unpaid internship in politics and public service this summer.  The deadline to apply is May 1st.  More information here:

 

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@FrankSkiInspirationalVitamin: “Hosanna”  

Matthew 21:9 | KJV
9 And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.

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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 ✝️🙏🏽✝️   

Beloved Children’s Author Beverly Cleary Dies at 104

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By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — Children’s author Beverly Cleary, the writer behind the popular characters Ramona Quimby and Henry Huggins, has died. She was 104. Cleary’s publisher HarperCollins announced that the author died Thursday in Carmel Valley, California, where she had lived since the 1960s. No cause of death was given. Trained as a librarian, Cleary penned more than 30 books, which sold millions of copies, saying she began writing because children told her there were no stories about kids like them. Her first novel was 1950’s “Henry Huggins,” based on the children she grew up with in Portland, Oregon. She received the National Medal of Arts in 2003.

Osbourne Off ‘The Talk’ After Inquiry into Racism Discussion

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — CBS says Sharon Osbourne will no longer appear on its daytime show “The Talk” after a heated on-air discussion about racism earlier this month. The network said Friday Osbourne had decided to leave the show following a review that found in part that her behavior toward her co-hosts “did not align with our values for a respectful workplace.” There was no immediate comment from Osbourne’s publicist. Osbourne and co-host Sheryl Underwood had a heated exchange about Osbourne’s support of British TV personality Piers Morgan on the March 10 show. Osbourne said she was told the network ordered her to be confronted, but CBS said it did not find evidence to support that claim.

Eddie Murphy Inducted into NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame

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By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Eddie Murphy was inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame at the organization’s show that highlighted works by entertainers and athletes of color. After Murphy accepted the induction award Saturday night, the actor-comedian said he was “very moved” by the honor. He was presented the award by his longtime friend and “Coming 2 America” co-star Arsenio Hall. The late Chadwick Boseman won best actor in a motion picture for his role in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.” LeBron James received the President’s Award for his public service achievements. DJ D-Nice took home entertainer of the year in a competitive category against Regina King, Tyler Perry, Viola Davis and Trevor Noah.

NAACP Image Awards 2021 Winners

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Entertainer of the Year

D-Nice (Winner)
Regina King
Viola Davis
Trevor Noah
Tyler Perry

Outstanding Motion Picture

“Bad Boys For Life” (Columbia Pictures/Sony Pictures Entertainment) (Winner)
“Da 5 Bloods” (Netflix)
“Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey” (Netflix)
“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” (Netflix)
“One Night In Miami…” (Amazon Studios)

Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture

Chadwick Boseman – “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” (Netflix) (Winner)
Anthony Mackie – “The Banker” (Apple TV Plus)
Delroy Lindo – “Da 5 Bloods” (Netflix)
Forest Whitaker – “Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey” (Netflix)
Will Smith – “Bad Boys For Life” (Columbia Pictures/Sony Pictures Entertainment)

Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture

Viola Davis – “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” (Netflix) (Winner)
Issa Rae – “The Photograph” (Universal Pictures)
Janelle Monáe – “Antebellum” (Lionsgate)
Madalen Mills – “Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey” (Netflix)
Tracee Ellis Ross – “The High Note” (Focus Features)

Social Justice Impact

Stacey Abrams (Winner)
April Ryan
Debbie Allen
Lebron James
Tamika Mallory

Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series

Issa Rae – “Insecure” (HBO) (Winner)
Folake Olowofoyeku – “Bob Hearts Abishola” (CBS)
Regina Hall – “Black Monday” (Showtime)
Tracee Ellis Ross – “Black-ish” (ABC)
Yara Shahidi – “Grown-ish” (Freeform)

Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series

Regé-Jean Page – “Bridgerton” (Netflix) (Winner)
Jonathan Majors – “Lovecraft Country” (HBO)
Keith David – “Greenleaf” (OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network)
Nicco Annan – “P-Valley” (Starz)
Sterling K. Brown – “This Is Us” (NBC)

Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series

Viola Davis – “How To Get Away With Murder” (ABC) (Winner)
Angela Bassett – “9-1-1” (FOX)
Brandee Evans – “P-Valley” (Starz)
Jurnee Smollett – “Lovecraft Country” (HBO)
Simone Missick – “All Rise” (CBS)

President’s Award

LeBron James

Hall of Fame Award

Eddie Murphy

Chairman’s Award

Rev. James Lawson

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture

Chadwick Boseman – “Da 5 Bloods” (Netflix) (Winner)
Aldis Hodge – “One Night In Miami…” (Amazon Studios)
Clarke Peters – “Da 5 Bloods” (Netflix)
Colman Domingo – “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” (Netflix)
Glynn Turman – “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” (Netflix)

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture

Phylicia Rashad – “Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey” (Netflix) (Winner)
Anika Noni Rose – “Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey” (Netflix)
Gabourey Sidibe – “Antebellum” (Lionsgate)
Nia Long – “The Banker” (Apple TV Plus)
Taylour Paige – “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” (Netflix)

Outstanding Independent Motion Picture

“The Banker” (Apple TV Plus) (Winner)
“Emperor” (Universal Home Video)
“Farewell Amor” (IFC Films)
“Miss Juneteenth” (Vertical Entertainment)
“The 24th” (Vertical Entertainment)

Outstanding International Motion Picture

“Night of the Kings” (Neon) (Winner)
“Ainu Mosir” (ARRAY)
“His House” (Netflix)
“The Last Tree” (ArtMattan Productions)
“The Life Ahead” (La vita davanti a se) (Netflix)

Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Motion Picture

Madalen Mills – “Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey” (Netflix) (Winner)
Dayo Okeniyi – “Emperor” (Universal Home Video)
Dominique Fishback – “Project Power” (Netflix)
Jahi Di’Allo Winston – “Charm City Kings” (HBO Max)
Jahzir Bruno – “The Witches” (Warner Bros. Pictures)

Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture

“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” (Netflix) (Winner)
“Da 5 Bloods” (Netflix)
“Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey” (Netflix)
“Soul” (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
“The Banker” (Apple TV Plus)

Outstanding Animated Motion Picture

“Soul” (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures) (Winner)
“Onward” (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
“Over the Moon” (Netflix)
“Scoob!” (Warner Bros. Pictures)
“Trolls World Tour” (Universal Pictures)

Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance – Motion Picture

Jamie Foxx – “Soul” (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures) (Winner)
Ahmir-Khalib Thompson aka Questlove – “Soul” (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
Angela Bassett – “Soul” (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
Chris Rock – “The Witches” (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Phylicia Rashad – “Soul” (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)

Outstanding Short Form (Live Action)

“Black Boy Joy” (Film Independent Project Involve) (Winner)
“Baldwin Beauty” (Powderkeg Media)
“Gets Good Light” (Teddy Tracker Entertainment)
“Home”
“Mr. & Mrs. Ellis” (AMB Productions)

Outstanding Short Form (Animated)

“Canvas” (Netflix) (Winner)
“Cops and Robbers” (Netflix)
“Loop” (Pixar Animation Studios)
“The Power of Hope” (The Power Of Hope)
“Windup” (Unity Technologies)

Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Motion Picture)

Nadia Hallgren – “Becoming” (A Higher Ground Productions and Big Mouth Productions Film for Netflix) (Winner)
Loira Limbal – “Through the Night” (Third Shift Media, Inc.)
Melissa Haizlip – “Mr. Soul!” (Shoes In The Bed Productions)
Radha Blank – “The Forty-Year-Old Version” (Netflix)
Remi Weekes – “His House” (Netflix)

Outstanding Documentary (Film)

“John Lewis: Good Trouble” (Magnolia Pictures/Participant) (Winner)
“All In: The Fight For Democracy” (Amazon Studios)
“Coded Bias” (7th Empire Media)
“Soul!” (Shoes in the Bed Productions)
“On the Record” (HBO Max)

Outstanding Documentary (Television)

“The Last Dance” (ESPN / Netflix) (Winner)
“And She Could Be Next” (PBS)
“Black Love” (OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network)
“Enslaved: The Lost History of the Transatlantic Slave Trade” (EPIX)
“Unsung” (TV One)

Outstanding Comedy Series

“Insecure” (HBO) (Winner)
“#blackAF” (Netflix)
“Black-ish” (ABC)
“grown-ish” (Freeform)
“The Last O.G.” (TBS)

Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series

Anthony Anderson – “Black-ish” (ABC) (Winner)
Cedric The Entertainer – “The Neighborhood” (CBS)
Don Cheadle – “Black Monday” (Showtime)
Idris Elba – “In the Long Run” (Starz)
Tracy Morgan – “The Last O.G.” (TBS)

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

Deon Cole – “Black-ish” (ABC) (Winner)
Andre Braugher – “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” (NBC)
Jay Ellis – “Insecure” (HBO)
Kenan Thompson – “Saturday Night Live” (NBC)
Laurence Fishburne – “Black-ish” (ABC)

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

Marsai Martin – “Black-ish” (ABC) (Winner)
Jenifer Lewis – “Black-ish” (ABC)
Natasha Rothwell – “Insecure” (HBO)
Tichina Arnold – “The Neighborhood” (CBS)
Yvonne Orji – “Insecure” (HBO)

Outstanding Drama Series

“Power Book II: Ghost” (Starz) (Winner)
“All Rise” (CBS)
“Bridgerton” (Netflix)
“Lovecraft Country” (HBO)
“This Is Us” (NBC)

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

Clifford “Method Man” Smith – “Power Book II: Ghost” (Starz) (Winner)
Delroy Lindo – “The Good Fight” (CBS All Access)
Alphonse Nicholson – “P-Valley” (Starz)
Jeffrey Wright – “Westworld” (HBO)
Michael Kenneth Williams – “Lovecraft Country” (HBO)

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

Mary J. Blige – “Power Book II: Ghost” (Starz) (Winner)
Adjoa Andoh – “Bridgerton” (Netflix)
Aunjanue Ellis – “Lovecraft Country” (HBO)
Lynn Whitfield – “Greenleaf” (OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network)
Susan Kelechi Watson – “This Is Us” (NBC)

Outstanding Television Movie, Limited–Series or Dramatic Special

“Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker” (Netflix) (Winner)
“Hamilton” (Disney Plus)
“Little Fires Everywhere” (Hulu)
“Sylvie’s Love” (Amazon Studios)
“The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel” (Lifetime)

Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Limited–Series or Dramatic Special

Blair Underwood – “Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker” (Netflix) (Winner)
Chris Rock – “Fargo” (FX)
Daveed Diggs – “Hamilton” (Disney Plus)
Leslie Odom, Jr. – “Hamilton” (Disney Plus)
Nnamdi Asomugha – “Sylvie’s Love” (Amazon Studios)

Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Limited–Series or Dramatic Special

Octavia Spencer – “Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker” (Netflix) (Winner)
Aunjanue Ellis – “The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel” (Lifetime)
Kerry Washington – “Little Fires Everywhere” (Hulu)
Michaela Coel – “I May Destroy You” (HBO)
Tessa Thompson – “Sylvie’s Love” (Amazon Studios)

Outstanding News/Information (Series or Special)

“The New York Times Presents The Killing of Breonna Taylor” (FX) (Winner)
“AM Joy: Remembering John Lewis Special” (MSNBC)
“Desus & Mero: The Obama Interview” (Showtime)
“The Color of Covid” (CNN)
“The Reidout” (NBC)

Outstanding Talk Series

“Red Table Talk” (Facebook Watch) (Winner)
“Tamron Hall” (Syndicated )
“The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” (Comedy Central)
“The Oprah Conversation” (Apple TV Plus)
“The Shop: Uninterrupted” (HBO)

Outstanding Reality Program, Reality Competition or Game Show (Series)

“Celebrity Family Feud” (ABC) (Winner)
“Iyanla: Fix My Life” (OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network)
“Shark Tank” (ABC)
“United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell” (CNN)
“Voices of Fire” (Netflix)

Outstanding Variety Show (Series or Special)

“VERZUZ” (APPLE TV Plus) (Winner)
“8:46” (Netflix)
“Black Is King” (Disney Plus)
“The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion” (HBO Max)
“Yvonne Orji: Momma I Made It!” (HBO)

Outstanding Children’s Program

“Family Reunion” (Netflix) (Winner)
“Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices” (Netflix)
“Craig of the Creek” (Cartoon Network)
“Raven’s Home” (Disney Channel)
“We Are the Dream: The Kids of the Oakland MLK Oratorical” (HBO)

Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Limited–Series)

Marsai Martin – “Black-ish” (ABC) (Winner)
Alex R. Hibbert – “The Chi” (Showtime)
Lexi Underwood – “Little Fires Everywhere” (Hulu)
Lyric Ross – “This Is Us” (NBC)
Miles Brown – “Black-ish” (ABC)

Outstanding Host in a Talk or News/Information (Series or Special) – Individual or Ensemble

Trevor Noah – “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” (Comedy Central) (Winner)
Don Lemon – “CNN Tonight with Don Lemon” (CNN)
Jada Pinkett Smith – “Red Table Talk” (Facebook Watch)
Joy Reid – “The Reidout” (NBC)
LeBron James – “The Shop: Uninterrupted” (HBO)

Outstanding Host in a Reality/Reality Competition, Game Show or Variety (Series or Special) – Individual or Ensemble

Steve Harvey – “Celebrity Family Feud” (ABC) (Winner)
Alfonso Ribeiro – “America’s Funniest Home Videos” (ABC)
Iyanla Vanzant – “Iyanla: Fix My Life” (OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network)
Kamau Bell – “United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell” (CNN)
RuPaul – “RuPaul’s Drag Race” (VH1)

Outstanding Guest Performance – Comedy or Drama Series

Loretta Devine – “P-Valley” (Starz) (Winner)
Chris Rock – “Saturday Night Live” (NBC)
Courtney B. Vance – “Lovecraft Country” (HBO)
Dave Chappelle – “Saturday Night Live” (NBC)
Issa Rae – “Saturday Night Live” (NBC)

Outstanding Animated Series

“Doc McStuffins” (Disney Junior) (Winner)
“Big Mouth” (Netflix)
“Central Park” (Apple TV Plus)
“She-Ra and the Princesses of Power” (Netflix)
“Star Trek: Lower Decks” (CBS All Access)

Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television)

Laya DeLeon Hayes – “Doc McStuffins” (Disney Junior) (Winner)
Aisha Tyler – “Archer” (FX)
Courtney B. Vance – “Hollywood’s Architect: The Paul R. Williams Story” (PBS)
Dawnn Lewis – “Star Trek: Lower Decks” (CBS All Access)
Deon Cole – “Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts” (Netflix)

Outstanding Short Form Series – Comedy or Drama

“#FreeRayshawn” (Quibi) (Winner)
“CripTales” (BBC America)
“Lazor Wulf” (Adult Swim)
“Mapleworth Murders” (Quibi)
“Sincerely, Camille” (OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network)

Outstanding Performance in a Short Form Series

Laurence Fishburne – “#FreeRayshawn” (Quibi) (Winner)
Giancarlo Esposito – “The Broken and the Bad” (AMC.com )
B. Smoove – “Mapleworth Murders” (Quibi)
Jasmine Cephas Jones – “#FreeRayshawn” (Quibi)
Stephan James – “#FreeRayshawn” (Quibi)

Outstanding Short Form Series – Reality/Nonfiction

“Between The Scenes – The Daily Show” (Comedy Central) (Winner)
“American Masters” – Unladylike2020 (PBS)
“Benedict Men” (Quibi)
“In The Making” (PBS)
“Inspire Change Series” (NFL Network)

Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Television)

Raynelle Swilling – Cherish the Day (OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network) (Winner)
Katori Hall – P-Valley (Starz)
Keith Knight – Woke (Hulu)
Ramy Youssef – Ramy (Hulu)
Teri Schaffer – Cherish the Day (OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network)

Outstanding New Artist

Doja Cat – “Say So” (RCA Records/Kemosabe ) (Winner)
Chika – “High Rises” (Warner Records)
D Smoke – Black Habits (WoodWorks Records / EMPIRE)
Giveon – When It’s All Said And Done (Epic Records)
Skip Marley – Higher Place (Island Records/ Tuff Gong Records)

Outstanding Male Artist

Drake – “Laugh Now, Cry Later” (Republic Records) (Winner)
Big Sean – “Detroit 2” (Def Jam Recordings/G.O.O.D Music)
Black Thought -” Streams of Thought, Vol. 3: Cane & Able” (Republic Records)
Charlie Wilson – “All of My Love” (P Music Group/BMG)
John Legend – “Bigger Love” (Columbia Records)

Outstanding Female Artist

Beyoncé – “Black Parade” (Columbia Record/ Parkwood) (Winner)
E.R. – “I Can’t Breathe” (RCA Records/MBK Entertainment)
Jazmine Sullivan – “Lost One” (RCA Records)
Ledisi – “Anything For You” (Listen Back Entertainment/BMG)
Alicia Keys – “Alicia” (RCA Records)

Outstanding Music Video/Visual Album

“Brown Skin Girl” – Beyonce’ feat WizKid, SAINt JHN, Blu Ivy Carter (Columbia Record/ Parkwood) (Winner)
“I Can’t Breathe” – H.E.R. (RCA Records/MBK Entertainment)
“Anything For You” – Ledisi (Listen Back Entertainment/BMG)
“Black is King” – Beyonce´ (Columbia Record/ Parkwood)
“Do It” – Chloe x Halle (Columbia Record/ Parkwood)

Outstanding Album

“Chilombo” – Jhené Aiko (Def Jam Recordings) (Winner)
“Alicia” – Alicia Keys (RCA Records)
“b7” – Brandy (Brand Nu/eOne)
“Bigger Love” – John Legend (Columbia Records)
“The Wild Card” – LEDISI (Listen Back Entertainment/BMG)

Outstanding Soundtrack/Compilation Album

“Soul Original Motion Picture Soundtrack” – Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, Jon Batiste and Tom MacDougall (Walt Disney Records) (Winner)
“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” (Music from the Netflix Film) – Branford Marsalis (Milan)
“Insecure: Music from the HBO Original Series” – Various Artists (Atlantic Records)
“Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey” – Various Artists (Atlantic Records )
“The First Ladies of Gospel: The Clark Sisters Biopic Soundtrack” – Donald Lawrence (Relevé Entertainment)

Outstanding Gospel/Christian Album

“The Return” – The Clark Sisters (Karew/Motown) (Winner)
“Chosen Vessel” – Marvin Sapp (RCA Inspiration)
“Gospel According to PJ” – PJ Morton (Morton Inspiration / Tyscot Records)
“I Am” – Koryn Hawthorne (RCA Inspiration)
“Kierra” – Kierra Sheard (Karew/RCA Inspiration)

Outstanding Gospel/Christian Song

“Touch from You” – Tamela Mann (TillyMann Inc.) (Winner)
“All in His Plan” – PJ Morton (Morton Inspiration / Tyscot Records)
“Never Lost” – CeCe Winans (Pure Springs Gospel)
“Something Has To Break” – Kierra Sheard feat. Tasha Cobbs-Leonard (Karew/RCA Inspiration)
“Strong God” – Kirk Franklin (Fo Yo Soul/RCA Records)

Outstanding Jazz Album – Instrumental

“Music From and Inspired By Soul” – Jon Batiste (Walt Disney Records) (Winner)
“Be Water” – Christian Sands (Mack Avenue Music Group)
“Omega” – Immanuel Wilkins (Blue Note Records)
“Reciprocity” – George Burton (Inner Circle Music)
“The Iconoclast” – Barry Stephenson (Independent)

Outstanding Jazz Album – Vocal

“Holy Room – Live at Alte Oper” – Somi (Salon Africana) (Winner)
“Donny Duke and Wonder” – Nathan Mitchell (ENM Music Group)
“Pulling Off The Covers” – Mike Phillips (Sono Recording Group)
“Stronger” – Jeff Bradshaw (Bone Deep Enterprises)
“The Eddy” (From The Netflix Original Series) – The Eddy (Arista Records)

Outstanding Soul/R&B Song

“Do It” – Chloe x Halle (Columbia Record/ Parkwood)
“I Can’t Breathe” – H.E.R. (RCA Records/MBK Entertainment)
“Anything For You” – LEDISI (Listen Back Entertainment/BMG)
“S. feat. H.E.R” – Jhené Aiko (Def Jam Recordings)
“Black Parade” – Beyonce’ (Columbia Record/ Parkwood)

Outstanding Hip Hop/Rap Song

“Savage Remix” – Megan Thee Stallion feat. Beyoncé (300 Entertainment / 1501 Certified Ent. LLC) (Winner)
“Deep Reverence feat. Nipsey Hussle”- Big Sean (Brand Nu/eOne)
“Cool Off” – Missy Elliott (Atlantic Records)
“Laugh Now, Cry Later” – Drake (Republic Records)
“Life Is Good” – Future & Drake (Epic Records)

Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Traditional)

Chloe x Halle – “Wonder What She Thinks Of Me” (Columbia Record/ Parkwood) (Winner)
Alicia Keys feat. Jill Scott – “Jill Scott” (RCA Records)
Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis feat. Babyface – “He Don’t Know Nothin’ Bout It” (BMG)
Kem feat. Toni Braxton – “Live Out Your Love” (Motown Records)
Ledisi and PJ Morton – “Anything For You” (Listen Back Entertainment/BMG)

Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Contemporary)

Megan Thee Stallion feat. Beyoncé -“Savage Remix” (300 Entertainment / 1501 Certified Ent. LLC) (Winner)
Alicia Keys feat. Khalid – “So Done” (RCA Records)
Big Sean feat. Nipsey Hussle – “Deep Reverence” (Def Jam Recordings/G.O.O.D Music)
Chloe x Halle – “Do It” (Columbia Record/ Parkwood)
Jhené Aiko feat. H.E.R. – “B.S.” (Def Jam Recordings)

Outstanding International Song

“Lockdown” – Original Koffee (Promise Land Recordings) (Winner)
“Blessed” – Buju Banton (Roc Nation Records)
“Pressure (Remix)” – Original Koffee feat. Buju Banton (Promise Land Recordings)
“Tanana” – Davido feat. Tiwa Savage (RCA Records/Sony Music U.K./Davido Worldwide Entertainment)
“Temptation” – Tiwa Savage (Motown Records)

Outstanding Producer of the Year

Hit-Boy (Winner)
Donald Lawrence
Jathan Wilson
Sean Keys
TM88

Outstanding Literary Work – Fiction

“The Awkward Black Man” – Walter Mosley (Grove Atlantic) (Winner)
“Black Bottom Saints” – Alice Randall (HarperCollins Publishers)
“Lakewood” – Megan Giddings (HarperCollins Publishers)
“Riot Baby” – Tochi Onyebuchi (TorDotCom Publishing, imprint of Tom Doherty Associates)
“The Vanishing Half” – Brit Bennett (Riverhead Books)

Outstanding Literary Work – Nonfiction

“A Promised Land” – Barack Obama (Crown) (Winner)
“A Black Women’s History of the United States” – Daina Berry (Beacon Press)
“Driving While Black” – Gretchen Sorin (W. W. Norton & Company)
“Long Time Coming: Reckoning with Race in America” – Michael Eric Dyson (St. Martin’s Press)
“We’re Better Than This” – Elijah Cummings (HarperCollins Publishers)

Outstanding Literary Work – Debut Author

“We’re Better Than This” – Elijah Cummings (HarperCollins Publishers) (Winner)
“A Knock at Midnight” – Brittany Barnett (Penguin Random House)
“Greyboy: Finding Blackness in a White World” – Cole Brown (Skyhorse)
“Lakewood” – Megan Giddings (HarperCollins Publishers)
“The Compton Cowboys” – Walter Thompson-Hernandez (HarperCollins Publishers)

Outstanding Literary Work – Biography/Autobiography

“The Dead Are Arising” – Les Payne, Tamara Payne (W. W. Norton & Company) (Winner)
“A Most Beautiful Thing: The True Story of America’s First All-Black High School Rowing Team” – Arshay Cooper (Macmillan)
“A Promised Land” – Barack Obama (Crown)
“Olympic Pride, American Prejudice” – Deborah Draper (Simon & Schuster)
“Willie: The Game-Changing Story of the NHL’s First Black Player” – Willie O’Ree (Penguin Canada)

Outstanding Literary Work – Instructional

“Vegetable Kingdom” – Bryant Terry (Penguin Random House) (Winner)
“Do Right by Me: Learning to Raise Black Children in White Space” – Valerie Harrison (Temple University Press)
“Living Lively” – Haile Thomas (HarperCollins Publishers)
“The Black Foster Youth Handbook” – Ángela Quijada-Banks (Soulful Liberation)
“The Woman God Created You to Be: Finding Success Through Faith–Spiritually, Personally, and Professionally” – Kimberla Lawson Roby (Lenox Press)

Outstanding Literary Work – Poetry

“The Age of Phillis” – Honorée Jeffers (Wesleyan University Press) (Winner)
“Homie” – Danez Smith (Graywolf Press)
“Kontemporary Amerikan Poetry” – John Murillo (Four Way Books)
“Seeing the Body” – Rachel Eliza Griffiths (W. W. Norton & Company)
“Un-American” – Hafizah Geter (Wesleyan University Press)

Outstanding Literary Work – Children

“She Was the First!: The Trailblazing Life of Shirley Chisholm” – Katheryn Russell-Brown, Eric Velasquez (Lee & Low Books) (Winner)
“I Promise” – LeBron James, Nina Mata (HarperCollins)
“Just Like a Mama” – Alice Faye Duncan, Charnelle Pinkney Barlow (Simon & Schuster)
“Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice” – Nikki Grimes, Laura Freeman (Simon & Schuster)
“The Secret Garden of George Washington Carver” – Gene Barretta, Frank Morrison (HarperCollins)

Outstanding Literary Work – Youth/Teens

“Before the Ever After” – Jacqueline Woodson (Penguin Random House) (Winner)
“Black Brother, Black Brother” – Jewell Parker Rhodes (Hachette Book Group)
“Dear Justyce” – Nic Stone (Crown Books for Young Readers)
“Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You: A Remix of the National Book Award-winning Stamped from the Beginning” – Jason Reynolds (Hachette Book Group )
“This is Your Time” – Ruby Bridges (Delacorte Books for Young Readers)

Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series

Michaela Coel – I May Destroy You – “Ego Death” (HBO) (Winner)
Issa Rae – Insecure – “Lowkey Feelin’ Myself” (HBO)
Lee Eisenberg, Kumail Nanjiani, Emily V. Gordon – Little America – “The Rock” (Apple TV Plus)
Mindy Kaling, Lang Fisher – Never Have I Ever “Pilot” (Netflix)
Rajiv Joseph – Little America – “The Manager” (Apple TV Plus)

Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series

Attica Locke – “Little Fires Everywhere” – “The Spider Web” (Hulu) (Winner)
Erika L. Johnson, Mark Richard – The Good Lord Bird – “A Wicked Plot” (Showtime)
Jessica Lamour – Little Voice – “Love Hurts” (Apple TV Plus)
Katori Hall – P-Valley – “Perpetratin’” (Starz)
Tanya Barfield – Mrs. America – “Shirley” (FX)

Outstanding Writing in a Television Movie or Special

Geri Cole – “The Power of We: A Sesame Street Special” (HBO Max) (Winner)
Diallo Riddle, Bashir Salahuddin, D. Rodney Carter, Emily Goldwyn, Rob Haze, Zuri Salahuddin, Bennett Webber, Evan Williams, Will Miles – “Sherman’s Showcase Black History Month Spectacular” (IFC)
Eugene Ashe – “Sylvie’s Love” (Amazon Studios)
Lin-Manuel Miranda – “Hamilton” (Disney Plus)
Sylvia L. Jones, Camille Tucker – “The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel” (Lifetime)

Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture

Radha Blank – “The Forty-Year-Old Version” (Netflix) (Winner)
David E. Talbert – “Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey” (Netflix)
Kemp Powers – “One Night in Miami…” (Amazon Studios)
Lee Isaac Chung – “Minari” (A24)
Pete Docter, Kemp Powers, Mike Jones – “Soul” (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)

Outstanding Writing in a Documentary (Television or Motion Picture)

Melissa Haizlip – “Mr. Soul!” (Maysles Documentary Center) (Winner)
Mary Mazzio – “A Most Beautiful Thing” (Peacock)
Nile Cone – “The Beat Don’t Stop” (TV One)
Royal Kennedy Rodgers – “Hollywood’s Architect: The Paul R. Williams Story” (PBS)
Yoruba Richen, Elia Gasull Balada, Valerie Thomas – “The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts the Tonight Show” (Peacock)

Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series

Anya Adams – “Black-ish” – “Hair Day” (ABC) (Winner)
Aurora Guerrero – “Little America” – “The Jaguar” (Apple TV Plus)
Eric Dean Seaton – “Black-ish” – “Our Wedding Dre” (ABC)
Kabir Akhtar – “Never Have I Ever” – “… started a nuclear war” (Netflix)
Sam Miller, Michaela Coel – “I May Destroy You” – “Ego Death” (HBO)

Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series

Hanelle Culpepper – “Star Trek: Picard” – “Remembrance” (CBS All Access)
Cheryl Dunye – “Lovecraft Country” – “Strange Case” (HBO)
Misha Green – “Lovecraft Country” – “Jig-a-Bobo” (HBO)
Nzingha Stewart – “Little Fires Everywhere” – “The Uncanny” (Hulu)
Steve McQueen – “Small Axe” – “Mangrove” (Amazon Studios)

Outstanding Directing in a Television Movie or Special

Eugene Ashe – “Sylvie’s Love” (Amazon Studios) (Winner)
Beyoncé Knowles Carter, Emmanuel Adeji, Blitz Bazawule, Kwasi Fordjour – “Black Is King” (Disney Plus)
Christine Swanson – “The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel” (Lifetime)
Chuck Vinson, Alan Muraoka – “The Power of We: A Sesame Street Special” (HBO Max)
Kamilah Forbes – “Between The World And Me” (HBO)

Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture

Gina Prince-Bythewood – “The Old Guard” (Netflix) (Winner)
David E. Talbert – “Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey” (Netflix)
George C. Wolfe – “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” (Netflix)
Radha Blank – “The Forty-Year-Old Version” (Netflix)
Regina King – “One Night in Miami…” (Amazon Studios)

Outstanding Directing in a Documentary (Television or Motion Picture)

Keith McQuirter – “By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem” (EPIX) (Winner)
Muta’Ali – “Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn” (HBO)
Sam Pollard, Maro Chermayeff – “Atlanta’s Missing and Murdered: The Lost Children” (Ep. 1 & 2) (HBO)
Simcha Jacobovici – “Enslaved: The Lost History of the Transatlantic Slave Trade” (EPIX)
Yoruba Richen – “The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts the Tonight Show” (Peacock)

Saluting Extraordinary Women

Jack and Jill of America presents it’s Catalyst Awards.

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A big celebration recognizing extraordinary women in the DMV is in the making and the results will benefit graduating seniors in Prince George’s County.  It’s the Catalyst Awards presented by the Prince George’s County Chapter of Jack and Jill of America.  My guest is   Angelique Williams – President Prince George’s County Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.

Prince George’s County Chapter of Jack and Jill of America presents The Catalyst Awards, a virtual celebration saluting extraordinary women in the DMV. For more information go here:  

 

Listen to this mornings segment here:

THE JOURNEY: “Dr. J. Jarpa Dawuni – Empowering Women During Women’s History Month and Beyond”

President Frederick talks with Dr. J Jarpa Dawuni, Associate Professor of Political Science and Executive Director of the Center for Women, Gender and Global Leadership at Howard University, about how to continue to empower women during this Women’s History Month and beyond. 

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ABOUT

As we commemorate the first Women’s History Month since the historic election of Vice President Kamala Harris, I hope we have all taken time this March to appreciate the progress that we have made. We all have more work to do to ensure our society continues to be  more equal, more diverse and more representative.  On today’s episode of “The Journey,” President Frederick talks with Dr. J Jarpa Dawuni, Associate Professor of Political Science and Executive Director of The Center for Women, Gender and Global Leadership at Howard University, about how to continue to empower women during this Women’s History Month and beyond.

Air Date: March 28, 2021

Lawn and Garden Tips

Even if you think you know it all… there’s plenty to learn.

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Spring has officially sprung.  It’s the time of year green thumbs and garden gurus get out there, hoping to make their lawns worthy of oooos and ahhhs from passersby.  You might be a novice great grass and vegetables.  Even if you think you know it all… there’s plenty to learn.

Resources:

Thomas Landscapes

Gardeners.com

I Must Garden

Derek Thomas, Thomas Landscapes, Thomas Design Consultants

@FrankSkiInspirationalVitamin: Pastor William Murphy “Triumph”  

2 Corinthians 2:14 | ASV
14 But thanks be unto God, who always leadeth us in triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest through us the savor of his knowledge in every place.

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Pastor William Murphy is our special guest for today’s Inspirational Vitamin! 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 ✝️🙏🏽✝️   

Pelosi Appoints First African American As House Sergeant-At-Arms

Major General William Walker has commander of the DC National Guard.

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(Washington, DC) — The House has a new Sergeant-at-Arms and he’s the first African American to hold that post. Speaker Nancy Pelosi appointed DC National Guard Major General William Walker to the post. She called him a leader of great integrity and experience. The House and Senate Sergeants-at-Arms have wide responsibilities, including overseeing Capitol security. Both were forced out after the January 6th attack on the Capitol. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer recently chose Karen Gibson as the Senate’s new Sergeant-At-Arms. She is a retired Army lieutenant general.

New Police Chief for Prince George’s County

Aziz is a former executive director of the National Black Police Association and has been with the Dallas Police Department since 1992.

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Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks has selected Dallas, Texas Deputy Police Chief Malik Aziz as the new county police chief.  Aziz was selected after a national, months-long search.  He replaces former Chief Hank Stawinski who resigned abruptly last year as officers of color continued to raise questions about hiring, promotions and allegations of racism in the department.

Dallas, Texas Deputy Police Chief Malik Aziz

He was selected over Interim Chief Hector Valez who served in that position immediately after Stawinski resigned. Aziz is a former executive director of the National Black Police Association and has been with the Dallas Police Department since 1992.  His appointment must be confirmed by the Prince George’s County Council.

Lil’ Mo Has A Lot To Sing About. It’s A Whole New Her!

Her new song is for whomever has ever had a Broken Heart!

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As our National Women’s History month draws to a close, I had a chance to sit down with this Grammy nominated singer, songwriter, rapper, radio and tv personality, author, and trailblazer. With the help of Missy Elliott, Lil’ Mo broke down barriers in the music industry at a time when women were not prominent at all.

It’s hard to believe that she’s been in the music biz for 20 years, and Lil’ Mo is showing no signs of stopping. Hope you can check out her new song, Broken Heart. It’s not what you think. She’s not singing about her heart being broken at all. It’s quite the opposite. I’m all excited to hear her entire project.

Lil’ Mo has grown into a beautiful young lady. She has learned so much about herself. Remember when she was on R & B Divas and was dubbed “The Queen Of Shade” by Charlemagne The God? Well, she owns every bit of that title. However, her past has only helped her embrace the power she’s had all along. Now, she is claiming it. When talking to her, she talked about so many tough lessons learned from her past. She owns every single experience, and says that she’s no longer angry and broken. Instead, she is using her platform to heal others.

Holding On To Your Faith In Troubled Times

Are you worried about cracks in your faith foundation?

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We’ve all heard the phrase, “my faith is being tested”.  You could argue those words are uttered once a month, even once a week.  In these troubled times of the pandemic, mass shootings, racism and political upheaval, some may wonder where is God in all of this?  What about those tests that don’t make the headlines?  What about problems with marriages, health challenges, troubles with personal finances, loss of friends or loved ones leaving you in an emotional lurch.  It’s enough to raise questions about your faith, your spirituality. We’re talking to those whose faith is a little shaken right now. Even shaken a lot.  Do you have questions?  Are you worried about cracks in your faith foundation?

Resources:

Vicory Grace Center

 

Rev. Dr. Jasmin Sculark, Senior Pastor, Victory Grace Center

Black Women Were 58% Less Likely To Be Hired For Government Jobs?

When discussing why bias might be more strong against Black women during the hiring process for those positions, the publication emphasized that within the new study’s data, Black women had a higher likelihood of being called in for an interview if “all personally identifying information was withheld during the application screening process — so recruiters did not know a candidates name, race, and gender.”

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A new study shows that when certain information such as name, race or gender were left off their corporate applications, black woman were more likely to get an interview for the government job. Follow us on IG: @FrankSkiShow featuring @FrankSki & @PeninaBrown

The Rabbit Hole That Gets Deeper & Deeper: Derrick Jaxn’s Confession

According to Essence, online gossip about Jaxn’s affairs began appearing in early March. This week, Candice De Medeiros claimed to have had an affair with him, after he allegedly told her that he and his wife were separated.

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There’s just way too much to unpack here and the rabbit hole continues to get deeper and deeper. Make it make sense, y’all. Follow us on IG: @FrankSkiShow featuring @FrankSki & @PeninaBrown

Prince’s Ashes On Display

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Paisley Park is going to display Prince’s ashes.
Officials say the museum will allow 14-hundred people inside the venue for a 30-minute visit on April 21st, which will be the fifth anniversary of Prince’s death.
Tickets will be available at paisleypark.com.
There will also be an online memorial.
Are there any rock stars whose ashes you would want to see?

Restrictive Voter Laws Moving Through Georgia State House

Georgia House passes GOP election bill despite criticism.

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ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia state House has passed legislation brought by Republicans that could lead to a sweeping overhaul of state election law. Proposed changes include provisions adding new requirements and restrictions on absentee voting and giving the GOP-led legislature greater control over the administration of elections. Democrats and voting rights groups say the bill, passed Thursday, would disproportionately disenfranchise voters of color. It’s part of a wave of GOP-backed election bills introduced in states across the country after former President Donald Trump stoked false claims that fraud led to his loss in November. The measure could result in a House-Senate conference committee where the chambers hash out their differences before voting again on a compromise.

Biden Talks More Vaccines and Voting Rights

Biden also calls Republican efforts to restrict voting rights “sick.”

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(Washington, DC) — President Biden is holding his first news conference since taking office. He opened with a progress report on COVID vaccinations. Biden reminded everyone he met his goal of getting 100 millions shots in the arms of Americans in his first 100 days in office. He said his new goal will be 200 millions shots in his first 100 days.

Biden also calls Republican efforts to restrict voting rights “sick.” He claimed most Republicans he knows also think these efforts are “despicable.” He said the Republican moves to address voting issues make “Jim Crow look like Jim Eagle.” He said things like closing polling places at 5 p.m. when most people are working is wrong.