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Hiring Vaccinators and Health Professionals

The City of Alexandria is hiring to support it’s Covid-19 efforts

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Heads up for those looking for a job.  The city of Alexandria is hiring several staff positions to support its COVID-19 vaccination and pandemic response effort.  My guest is Michael Briscoe – Employment and Training Specialist for the City of Alexandria

  The City of Alexandria is hiring for vaccinators and other health professionals as well as general staff interested I joining its vaccination team on a full time temporary basis.  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.

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Gwen Bunn: Overnight Success… Outchea Since 2011

The singing started for Gwen Bunn at Dr Martin Luther King’s Ebeneezer Church. Now, she’s singing, producing, and writing for celebrated artists in many different genres of music.

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You’ve been groovin to Grammy nominated, Gwen Bunn’s collaboration with Faith Evans, Between The Lines. Now, it’s time for you to meet this dynamic singer, songwriter, producer.

She talks about how it was to work with Faith Evans, along with the countless other artists she works with. Including Ty Dolla $ign, and Childish Gambino.

Because of her life changing opportunity to work with Top Dawg Entertainment (home to Kendrick Lamar, SZA, and more), Gwen is now living the dream in Los Angeles. She had been going back and forth from her hometown Augusta, Georgia to Los Angeles for six years, and recently made the commitment to live there full time.

Gwen Bunn is a versatile artist who’s music is often described as slightly unconventional, highly relatable R&B. I’m here for all of it.

Can Solar Energy Work For Your Home?

How does it work? What are the benefits and costs for residential solar energy?

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We continue our series about restoring and renovating your home.  When driving around the DMV, you may notice dark panels on the roofs of private homes.  Those are solar energy panels.  But what’s it all about? How does it work?  Could it work for your home and your community?

Resources:

Solar United Neighbors

Amendment Nine Consulting

BGE Community Use Solar

DC Solar for All Program

Maryland Community Solar Pilot Program

Kimberly Armstrong, Maryland Program Director, Solar United Neighbors

Damali Harding, Managing Partner, Amendment Nine Consulting

Pfizer CEO: 3rd COVID Vaccine Dose Likely  

Researchers still don’t know how long you’re protected against the virus once you’ve been fully vaccinated.

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(New York, NY) — Pfizer’s CEO says people will “likely” need a third booster dose of the COVID vaccine. Albert Bourla said the third dose might have to be taken within 12 months of getting fully vaccinated. In comments taped April 1st but only made available today, Bourla added that it’s possible people will need to get vaccinated against the coronavirus annually. That’s because researchers still don’t know how long you’re protected against the virus once you’ve been fully vaccinated.

Chicago Video Of Fatal Police Shooting of boy, 13

It’s not clear if the boy had a handgun during the incident.

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CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago’s police review board released body camera video on Thursday of a police officer’s fatal shooting of a 13-year-old boy late last month. The Civilian Office of Police Accountability, an independent board that investigates Chicago police shootings, released the footage Thursday of the March 29 fatal shooting of Adam Toledo after allowing the boy’s family to view it Tuesday. Shortly before its release, Mayor Lori Lightfoot called on the public to remain peaceful. Choking up at times, Lightfoot decried the city’s long history of police violence and misconduct, especially in black and brown communities, and said too many young people are left vulnerable to “systemic failures that we simply must fix.”

@FrankSkiInspirationalVitamin: “Victory”  

Psalm 118:14 | NLT
14 The Lord is my strength and my song; he has given me victory.

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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 ✝️🙏🏽✝️   

 

 

“Family Matters” Star Jaleel White Launches Purple Urkle Cannabis Line

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Jaleel White is the latest celebrity to jump into the cannabis game.
The former “Family Matters” star is launching “ItsPurpl” in California on April 20th in partnership with 710 labs.
White said “The thing that always stood out to me was there was no clear brand leader for fire purple weed. It made no sense to me, that no company of significance had claimed this lane, so why not me?”.
The two strains are: Purple Urkle and Stefan.
What other celebrities do you think will enter the cannabis business?

Kanye West’s Air Yeezy Trainers Auctioned For $1 Million By Sotheby’s

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Kanye West’s sneakers are up for auction and according to Sotheby’s, they are valued at more than any other sneaker they’ve had.
West’s Air Yeezy sneakers are valued at $1 Million. The shoes were not only designed by West himself, but were also worn during his performance at the 2008 Grammy awards where he ended up taking home four awards.
If money was no object, would you buy the sneakers? What would you do with them? Put them on display or hide them away in a safe place?

DMX’s Streams Rise Over 900% In Two-Day Span

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It’s no surprise, but since DMX’s untimely death, his streams have risen.
Billboard reports that his streams are up over 900 percent.
On April 9th and 10th, he got 75.7 on-demand streams. Two days before that, his numbers were at 7.36 million.
So far, “Ruff Ryder’s Anthem” is the most streamed.
Also getting a lot of plays is “Party Up (In Here),” “Slippin,” and “X Gon’ Give It To Ya.”
What DMX song have you streamed the most since he passed?

Ready Ron Denies DMX’s Claims He Exposed Rapper To Drugs

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As the Hip-Hop community continues to mourn the loss of DMX one person who the late Ruff Ryder alum said started his lifelong addiction to drugs is now coming forward to deny the claims.

Ready Ron is denying that he laced a blunt DMX smoked when he was 14 with crack cocaine. DMX cried as he told the story of smoking the laced blunt to Talib Kweli in an interview that circulated the Internet last November.

Now Ready Ron says DMX wasn’t being honest and that he never laced the blunt with crack cocaine and that he’s been receiving hate mail since the story surfaced.

“How was I thirty years old in 1985 and he was 14,” said Ron. “And he and I are only three years apart. You gotta remember, just because somebody is world-famous doesn’t mean they’re always honest. And I’ve got nothing bad to say about him but you gotta stop lying on me.” Ready told “The Neighborhood Talk.”

Do you believe Ready Ron’s claims? Do you think Ready Ron should’ve cleared the air prior to DMX’s death?

Protecting Yourself From Scammers

AARP has information to keep you from becoming a victim of scammers

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Scammers are always looking for ways to take your hard earn money. AARP is out with new information to help spot these scammer and help protect you and me. My guest is Kathy Stokes – Director of Fraud Prevention Programs at AARP

For more information go here:   or call the helpline at 877-908-3360

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.

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April COVID-19 Update

Dr. Reed Tuckson, Co-founder of The Black Coalition Against COVID-19 answers questions.

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Nearly 200 million Americans are now vaccinated against COVID-19 according to the CDC.  But the daily infection rate has been on the rise since last month.  Yesterday, the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine was put on hold by the FDA and CDC after concerns about the death of a woman in Virginia and blood clots that have developed in five other women after receiving the J&J vaccine.  We bring you this covid-19 update.

Resources:

Black Coalition Against COVID-19

Dr. Reed Tuckson, Co-Founder, Black Coalitiion Against COVID-19

@FrankSkiInspirationalVitamin: “Validation”  

Romans 3:3 | ESV
3 What if some were unfaithful? Does their faithlessness nullify the faithfulness of God?

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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 ✝️🙏🏽✝️   

 

 

What To Watch For If You’ve Had The J&J Vaccine

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The Johnson & Johnson vaccine has been put on hold after reports of rare blood clotting issues. But what about those who already got their shot?
First off, the experts say the risk is very low – only six cases out of 7 million patients have been reported so far. If it’s been more than a month since your shot, you’re probably fine.
Symptoms to watch out for include a headache that won’t go away, severe abdominal or leg pain, or shortness of breath. If you experience any of these, contact your doctor immediately.
So far, all six cases have been reported in women between the ages of 18 and 48.
Which vaccine did you receive? Did you seek out a specific one, or just go with whatever was available?

Nas’ Coinbase Investment Could Net Him $100 Million

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Nas could be expecting a huge payday when Coinbase hits the Nasdaq.

In 2013, Nas’ investment firm, Queensbridge Venture Partners, invested in the cryptocurrency exchange platform when it was valued at only $143 million.

When Coinbase enters the trading floor it could reach a valuation of $100 billion, which in turn would net Nas $100 million.

Nas’ Queensbridge Venture Partners makes early-stage investments between $100,000 and $500,000.

What is one stock tip you can share that has helped your investments?

Jay-Z, Diddy and Nas Back Ray McGuire for Mayor

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For the first time, New York’s elite comes out in support of Ray McGuire who is running for mayor.

Initially, JAY-Z had reached out to McGuire about helping run a fund that would benefit minorities, however, when he was told of McGuire’s mayoral run, the billionaire decided to publicly support McGuire’s run.

JAY-Z, Nas, and Diddy appeared on a Zoom call along with McGuire, Steve Stout, and Angie Martinez to discuss McGuire’s “inclusive comeback” plan for the Big Apple.

Puffy’s support of McGuire will take an active role with the Hip-Hop mogul helping McGuire to reach out to voters and make the campaign “sexy,” a staffer for McGuire said.

Do celebrities influence your political views and those you support?

Jennifer Hudson Couldn’t Commit to Self-Care at First

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Jennifer Hudson said committing to self-care was hard.
She told People magazine, it took me awhile. We women can forget about ourselves.
Now that she has found her routine she said she is planning for how she will maintain it, post pandemic.
She said she knows now she has to take a moment for herself.
In what ways have you taken care of yourself during the pandemic and how will you maintain it post-pandemic?

Bobby Brown To Join ‘Red Table Talk’

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Bobby Brown and his wife Alicia Etheredge-Brown will sit at the Red Table with Jada Pinkett Smith, Gammy and Willow.
The new episode airs today, Wednesday, April 14th at 12noon EST.
The couple discuss the death of Bobby Brown, Jr and the impact the death has on the couple’s 11 year old son, Cassius.
Cassius was very close to Bobby Brown, Jr.
They don’t hide their tears from him and they don’t stifle his emotions or his ability to ask questions.
Have you had to explain death to a young child? How did you do it?

Tina Turner’s Former Best Friend and Assistant Expresses Regrets Over Writing Tell-All

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Tina Turner’s former Assistant and best friend, Eddy Armani was a guest on a British morning show.
He was friends with Tina for over 20 years.
The hosts asked why he was not featured in her HBO documentary.
He said her current husband did not like him so he stopped working for Tina and being her friend.
He also wrote a tell all book about Tina.
He regrets writing the book even though she knew about it. He said he wrote the book to get her attention since they were no longer friends.
Has your significant other ever disliked your best friend? How did you handle it?

Juvenile Awarded Key To The City of New Orleans

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Terius Gray, otherwise known as Juvenile, has just been handed the key to New Orleans, literally.
In a special presentation by New Orleans Mayor, LaToya Cantrell, Juvenile received a plaque that contains a mounted key with the inscription “In recognition of his contributions to the music industry and being known as one of the pioneers of Hip Hop music in the South. Known as a creative genius and homegrown talent that has made him a hip-hop legend and known worldwide”.
The rapper is from New Orleans and has always shown pride in his home city.
What’s your favorite song by Juvenile?

Leela James: “Sometimes We Make Things Too COMPLICATED!”

My genuine musical influences are all the “musical masters! Just the masters!”

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How lucky we all were for Ms. Leela James to jump out of her recording session to show us and her many listeners some love. The icing on the cake is … She broke out into singing “Complicated!” Whaaaat? Yes!!!

Looking very regal last night, as she walked us through her musical journey. Everything from her writing process, working with crooner, Anthony Hamilton, and producer Rex Rideout, to how she felt about her recent profile on TV One’s UNSUNG!

Oh.. She even told me her favorite Leela James song. It’s mine too… Can you guess? Watch the interview to find out for sure.

 

 

Daunte Wright’s Killer Facing Charges

Minnesota cop Kim Potter will be charged with second-degree manslaughter

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BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota prosecutor says he will charge a white former suburban Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot 20-year-old Black motorist Daunte Wright during a traffic stop. Washington County Attorney Pete Orput said Wednesday that Kim Potter will be charged with second-degree manslaughter. Orput’s announcement comes a day after Potter resigned from the Brooklyn Center Police Department, where she had served for 26 years. It carries a penalty of up to 10 years in prison. The shooting ignited days of protests and unrest. It happened while the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, in the death of George Floyd is progressing.

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Black On The Block Expo

A weekend expo that focuses on entrepreneurship education.

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We’re talking about giving black businesses hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.  Next weekend there’s an effort underway to help pump some much needed dollars back into those businesses.  It’s called Black On The Block, a weekend expo that focuses on entrepreneurship education.

Social Justice Ministries and Encouraging Gospel Music

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Rev. Dr. Wallace Charles Smith, Senior Minister Washington, DC’s Shiloh Baptist Church and recording artist Damien Sneed support the people of God through social justice ministries and inspiring music.

Lisa Raye Returns To Iyanla: Fix My Life For The 2nd Time

Actress LisaRaye McCoy returns to Iyanla to complete the work that she started on her last visit.

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@thereallraye1 returns to @iyanlavanzant #FixMyLife for the FINAL season premiere. Will round 2 be enough? @peninabrown and Lisa Raye discuss the mother-daughter relationship dynamics so many of us struggle with generation to generation.

Follow us on IG: @FrankSkiShow featuring @FrankSki & @PeninaBrown

 

Melody Hurd “Grace Emory” on THEM

A Black family moves to an all-white Los Angeles neighborhood where malevolent forces, next door and otherworldly, threaten to taunt, ravage and destroy them.

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#Repost: Talk about black girl magic in its finest form! Whew, she is everything! We loved her on the screen, and we love her off!!! Bravo and job well done, Miss @melodyhurd! You did beautifully well as Gracie Jean Emory and we are over the moon proud of you! Check out our very special interview with Melody and her mom @nishahurd! And we got to play an old school game with this old soul LOL. It’s soooo adorable! I’m still trying to figure out how her mom ever tells her no, but Nisha insists she does. 😂 We absolute love the entire family of superstars! ♥️ #THEMonPrime #TheHurdGirls

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Getting Home Alive After Encounters With Police

We take a hard look at encounters with police for people of color.

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Imagine this… you’re driving.  You see the red and blue lights in your rear view mirror.  You’re being pulled over by a police officer.  As you slow your car down… your heart rate speeds up.   You feel the light sheen of perspiration and you wonder… what have I done? You are uncertain, nervous, scared.  You ask yourself what’s next and will you make it home alive?  You don’t have to imagine that.  We’re not being overly dramatic.  There are too many high-profile examples in the news right now.  We take a hard look at this scenario and the broader issues for people of color and their encounters with police.

Jonni Reddick, Retired Assistant Chief, California Highway Patrol

Dr. Jeff Menzise, Lead Consultant, Mind On The Matter

Johnson & Johnson COVID Vaccine Stopped

US recommends ‘pause’ for J&J shots in blow to vaccine drive

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. recommendation to  “pause” use of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine set off a chain reaction worldwide and dealt a setback to the global vaccine campaign. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration announced that they were investigating unusual clots that occurred 6 to 13 days after vaccination. The acting FDA commissioner says she expects the pause to last a matter of days. The decision triggered swift action in Europe and elsewhere as regulators moved to halt the use of the J&J vaccine, at least for now. Hundreds of thousands of doses of the vaccine were due to arrive in European countries this week.

Shake Up After Daunte Wright Killing

Cop, police chief resign 2 days after Black motorist’s death

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BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (AP) — A white Minnesota police officer who fatally shot a Black man during a traffic stop in a Minneapolis suburb and the city’s chief of police have resigned. Brooklyn Center Mayor Mike Elliott says he hopes the moves will heal the community and lead to reconciliation after two nights of protests and unrest. However, Elliott also says he didn’t asked for nor accept Officer Kim Potter’s resignation. It wasn’t immediately clear what impact that would have. Daunte Wright was shot in Brooklyn Center on Sunday, as the Minneapolis area was already on edge amid the trial of a police officer in George Floyd’s death. The police chief has said he believed Potter mistakenly grabbed her gun when she was going for her Taser.

@FrankSkiInspirationalVitamin: “Peace”  

Psalm 119:165 | KJV
165 Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.

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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 ✝️🙏🏽✝️   

 

 

Angela Bassett, Regina King Join Oscars Starry Presenting Cast

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By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer
The Oscars are aiming to be more like a movie than a television show and enlisting A-list stars like Halle Berry, Harrison Ford, Brad Pitt and Reese Witherspoon to help. They’ll be joined at the April 25 broadcast by the likes of Regina King, Angela Bassett, Joaquin Phoenix, Rita Moreno, Laura Dern, Zendaya, Marlee Matlin and last year’s best director winner Bong Joon Ho, the show’s producers said Monday.  After delaying two months due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Oscars are forging ahead with an in-person show at Los Angeles’ Union Station. The 93rd Oscars will be broadcast live on ABC on April 25 at 8 p.m. Eastern.

Kanye Agrees with Kim on Joint Custody in Divorce Response

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kanye West agrees with Kim Kardashian West that they should have joint custody of their four children and neither of them need spousal support. That’s according to divorce documents filed by West’s attorneys in Los Angeles Superior Court on Friday. Kardashian West filed to end the couple’s 6 1/2-year marriage in February. West’s filing was virtually identical to his wife’s original petition, agreeing that the marriage should end over irreconcilable differences. It says the two should share custody of their children: North, age 7, Saint, age 5, Chicago, age 3, and Psalm, who turns 2 next month.

Howard University, Along with Three Black Medical Schools Get $6M to Widen Vaccine Outreach

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ATLANTA (AP) — Four historically Black medical schools are getting $6 million to expand coronavirus vaccination efforts in minority communities. Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s philanthropy announced the gifts Tuesday, to Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee, Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta and Charles R. Drew University of Medicine in Los Angeles. Each of the schools will use the money to buy additional mobile vaccination units. Vaccination rates are lagging in many African American communities, but many leaders say fears Black people would refuse vaccination out of distrust have eased. Instead, people may be having trouble accessing the vaccine.

US Recommends ‘Pause’ for J&J Vaccine Over Clot Reports

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By ZEKE MILLER and LAURAN NEERGAARD Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is recommending a “pause” in administration of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to investigate reports of potentially dangerous blood clots. In a joint statement Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration said it was investigating clots in six women in the days after vaccination, in combination with reduced platelet counts. More than 6.8 million doses of the J&J vaccine have been administered in the U.S. U.S. federal distribution channels, including mass vaccination sites, will pause the use of the J&J shot, and states and other providers are expected to follow.

From Boys To Manhood

Preparing our young boys for the ups and downs of adulthood

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This morning an amazing opportunity for our young males in grades 7 to 10.  The Manhood Training Rites of Passage, Inc. is now accepting applications for its program.  The program is all about preparing boys mentally, physically, and spiritually for the rigors of adulthood.  My guest is  Hamani Wilson – Program Director for Manhood Training of Rites of Passage, Inc.

Based in the heart of Ward 8, Manhood Training, Inc. prepares students from Grades 7-10  mentally, physically, and spiritually to take on the rigors of adulthood and thrive through an intensive two-year training process. Completion of the program culminates in a cultural exchange journey to Ghana, West Africa. For information on registration 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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Daunte Wright Killed During Police Stop In Minnesota

We look at the facts of the incident and try to figure out what happened.

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It has happened again.   A police traffic stop has ended in the death of a black man.  According to police in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, 20-year-old Daunte Wright was pulled over Sunday afternoon for expired tags.  During the stop… police discovered Wright had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant and attempted to arrest him.  He attempted to get back in the car and was shot by a police officer.  We look at the facts of the incident and try to figure out what happened.

Justine Hansford, Executive Director, Thurgood Marshall Center for Civil Rights at Howard University

Ron Hampton, Former DC Police Officer

DC Expanding Vaccine Eligibility

Everyone over the age of 16-years old are now eligible to be vaccinated.

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(Washington, DC) — Today will mark a major step forward in the District’s fight against COVID-19. Everyone over the age of 16-years old are now eligible to be vaccinated. This is one week earlier than first anticipated because of extra appointments leftover when D.C. Health distributed slots to all eligible residents last week. People should pre-register for the vaccine online at vaccinate-dot-dc-dot-gov or by calling 1-855-363-0333.

Unarmed Black Man Shot, Killed By Police In Minnesota

Police: Minnesota officer meant to draw Taser, not handgun

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BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (AP) — The police chief in a Minneapolis suburb where a Black man was fatally shot during a traffic stop says he believes the officer who fired intended to use a Taser, not a handgun. Police Chief Tim Gannon described the shooting of 20-year-old Daunte Wright as “an accidental discharge.” Wright died Sunday in Brooklyn Center, a city of about 30,000 people on the northwest border of Minneapolis. His death sparked violent protests, with officers in riot gear clashing with demonstrators into Monday morning. The Minneapolis area was already on edge because of the trial of the first of four police officers charged in George Floyd’s death.

Michael B Jordan Explains Why Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky Isn’t Returning

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Michael B Jordan is finally explaining why Slyvester Stallone is not returning for Creed 3.
He said, “I think that Sly let it be known that he wasn’t coming back for this one, but I think, you know, his essence and his spirit, there’s always going to be a little bit of Rocky with Adonis.”
He also said, “But this is a Creed franchise, and we really want to build this story and this world around him moving forward.”
Will you miss Stallone on the next Creed movie?

Nick Cannon & Abby De La Rosa Reveal They Are Expecting Twins

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Nick Cannon and Abby De La Rosa have announced they are expecting twins!

The couple shared pictures of a maternity shoot where Nick is seen shirtless with his De La Rosa is pictured by his side wearing a pearl top and white skirt featuring a thigh-high split.

Cannon recently celebrated his fourth child in December 2020. He also shares a 3-year-old boy with Brittany Bell.

Cannon and De La Rose expect the arrival of their twin boys later this year.

Do you have multiple sets of twins? How is it to deal with multiple twins?

DMX To Be Honored In Universal Hip Hop Museum

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The Universal Hip Hip Museum will honor DMX at its forthcoming opening in 2023.
Construction is underway on the museum, and when it opens, there will be a collection and archive that he will be included in.
Chief Curator of the museum said, “If Tupac was the heart of hip-hop, DMX was the soul. DMX was that realness, that grittiness, he didn’t create the grittiness of DMX to rap — that’s who he was,”
The museum will be located in the Bronx
Would you visit the Universal Hip-Hop Museum?

Chika Says She’s Retiring Because of the ‘Mental Toll’ of the Music Industry

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Grammy-nominated rapper Chika has announced she’s retiring from music due to the mental toll it has taken on her.

“It’s really cool watching the world not give a f__k and paint you as a villain,” Chika posted on Twitter on Sunday.

“I’ve told my team, i’ve [sic] told my therapist, i’ve told friends and acquaintances. today i [sic] told Twitter. what followed was a hoard of psychotic fans rejoicing in the decline of my mental health, harassing me as if I spoke to them first,” wrote Chika.

The rapper says people were “cheering for the decline” of her mental health and due to her depression, “the negative self-talk you have towards yourself is deafening.”

How do you feel about social media right now? Is it a positive or negative force in your life?

According To Gabrielle Union, DMX Love Watching Golden Girls

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Gabrielle Union recently posted a tribute to DMX.
In her post, she revealed that he loved watching Golden Girls.
She wrote, “I was praying I wouldn’t have to think about how to describe what you meant to me. We bonded over our shared love of dogs, cold beers, Golden Girls reruns, New Edition, and adventures.”
She also wrote, “I am forever grateful for your joy, your laugh, your protection all these years and your hugs anytime I’ve seen you. You are 1 of 1. Rest in eternal peace my friend. ”
What is the most surprising thing you’ve learned about DMX since he passed?

DJ Khaled Says New Album Is ’98 Percent Done’ After Linking With H.E.R. In Jamaica

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DJ Khaled has announced that his upcoming album, “Khaled Khaled” is 98 percent finished.

In several posts to Instagram, the Hip-Hop producer announced that H.E.R. and Migos linked with him to work on the project.

Khaled made several “vacation” posts teasing the new album and revealed that both acts had joined him in Jamaica.

Khaled’s recent albums have fallen a little flat, do you think this upcoming album will be better?

Teaching “Adulting” To Your Children

Do’s and don’t when transition children into adulthood.

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How do you become an adult?  For a lot of people… age has nothing to do with it.  Defining what it means to be an adult may mean different things to different people.  We’re talking to parents what are trying to teach their children… the art of adulting.

Resources:

Adulting Expert Julie Lythcott-Haims

Author, Julie Lythcott-Haims

@FrankSkiInspirationalVitamin: “DMX Tribute”  

2 Corinthians 5:20 | ESV
20 Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.

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We lost a hip hop icon and legend DMX. So many of us love and understand him, from the up and downs we can relate in some way. Rest in Power Earl “DMX” Simmons!!! 🙏🏽

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Ex-PG County Executive Rushern Baker Running For Governor

He sought the Democratic nomination in 2018 but ended up losing to Ben Jealous.

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(Rockville, MD) — Former Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker is making another run for Maryland governor. He tells Maryland Matters he wants to seek the Democratic nomination to fix education and healthcare issues. Baker says another key factor was his work with local leaders during the coronavirus pandemic. He sought the Democratic nomination in 2018 but ended up losing to Ben Jealous. Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot, author Wes Moore, and Ashwani Jain have already declared for the 2022 Democratic primary. Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and current Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks are rumored to be interested in a run, as well.

Former Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker

 Off-duty Pentagon Officer Charged With Murder

Two men shot outside a condominium building in Takoma Park.

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TAKOMA PARK, Md. (AP) — Authorities in Maryland say they have charged an off-duty Pentagon police officer with second-degree murder in the shootings of two men outside a condominium building in Takoma Park. The officer has been identified as David Hall Dixon. He lived in the condo building. Police had said that Dixon told responding officers that he engaged with suspects of a car break-in. He said they failed to follow his direction and attempted to flee. Takoma Park Police Chief Antonio DeVaul said Friday that an investigation revealed that Dixon’s version of events was inconsistent with the evidence and facts in the case. Police said Dixon was taken into custody Friday morning. It’s unclear if he’s hired an attorney.

Free Dental Exams For Kids

Howard University College of Dentistry hosts “Give Kids A Smile”

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COVID-19 has greatly impacted children’s oral health and this morning I have details about free dental exams and dental care for kids in the DMV.  It’s part of Howard University College of Dentistry Pediatric Department’s annual program called Give Kids A Smile.  My guest is  Dr. LaToya Barham – Howard University College of Dentistry Pediatric Department  Howard University College of Dentistry Pediatric Department will be hosting Give Kids A Smile Day today,  April 9th providing free dental exams an limited dental care for kids in the DMV I 1 appointment.

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DIY: Home Repairs You Can and Cannot Do

Help you to save money on home repairs.

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We’re back at it, helping you repair and update your home without breaking the bank.  It’s another do-it-yourself segment.  But we’re also telling what you can and can’t do on your own.

Guest: Aisha Bryant, Manager, Ace Hardware Stores (not pictured)