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Saluting Extraordinary Women
Jack and Jill of America presents it’s Catalyst Awards.
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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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.
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
@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.
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.
(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!
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?
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
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.”
https://youtu.be/uwyyFW1WyRQ
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.
https://youtu.be/h8KCqLwSO-I
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
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?
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.
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.”
(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.
Victor Willis, the founder of the hit group Village People, is not holding back with talking about The Grammys and the group’s Hall of Fame induction.
He told TMZ that the group would be declining the induction into the 2021 Grammy Hall of Fame because “the Hall is lacking and not taken seriously by the recording academy.”
He also said the Grammys needs to get their act together and “show respect for classic artists who built the recording business.”
Do you agree with Victor’s opinion?
He told TMZ that the group would be declining the induction into the 2021 Grammy Hall of Fame because “the Hall is lacking and not taken seriously by the recording academy.”
He also said the Grammys needs to get their act together and “show respect for classic artists who built the recording business.”
Do you agree with Victor’s opinion?
@FrankSkiInspirationalVitamin: “SPRING”
Habakkuk 3:17-18 | ESV
17 Though the fig tree should not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines, the produce of the olive fail and the fields yield no food, the flock be cut off from the fold and there be no herd in the stalls,18 yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will take joy in the God of my salvation.
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Janet Jackson’s documentary is on the way, but not everyone is excited about it.
According to sources, the rest of the Jackson family is worried about how they will be portrayed.
One source states, “Janet’s family is freaking out, as well as they should be since she will tell it all.” They add that she is planning on showing the good, back, and the ugly.
The family is also worried about how both her father and Michael will be portrayed. They say, “Janet adored Michael but admits his lifestyle was bizarre.”
Are you excited about the Janet documentary?
According to sources, the rest of the Jackson family is worried about how they will be portrayed.
One source states, “Janet’s family is freaking out, as well as they should be since she will tell it all.” They add that she is planning on showing the good, back, and the ugly.
The family is also worried about how both her father and Michael will be portrayed. They say, “Janet adored Michael but admits his lifestyle was bizarre.”
Are you excited about the Janet documentary?
“N___as In Paris” is the infectious collaboration between “Watch The Throne” artists, JAY-Z and Kanye West.
The song was produced by Hit-Boy and has now gone octuple platium, meaning the hit has sold over eight million album-equivalent units and JAY and Kanye are on their way to getting a diamond plaque.
When “Ni__as In Paris” hits diamond status, it’ll be the first for both emcees during their careers.
What is your favorite song from the “Watch The Throne” album?
For the past two or three years, the Rihanna Navy has been trolling the singer about a new album and it looks like one fan’s trolling finally worked.
A user on Instagram made the comment that Rihanna should celebrate her latest musical milestone with a song and Rihanna responded.
“I think I should,” Rihanna replied with a “soon” emoji. “But only 1 tho,” the singer clarified.
So although fans may not get the follow-up to Anti anytime soon, a dose of Riri is on the way.
Do you think a full Rihanna album will be released in 2021?
Virtual Candlelight Vigil Against Hate
Tune in Friday, March 26 at 7pm ET.
Dear Howard University Community,
Please join us on Friday, March 26 at 7 p.m. EDT for a Virtual Candlelight Vigil Against Hate.
It is Howard’s most sacred duty to stand up to hate – in all forms, against all people. It is not enough to repudiate the shootings; we must also condemn the physical attacks, the verbal assaults, the combative rhetoric, the demonizing behavior and the othering of the Asian-American community. Blood is shed when hate is given sanctuary and intolerance is allowed to persist. The added tragedy of the Colorado shooting only amplifies the need for us to use our unified voices to condemn gun violence and advocate for real change.
During the virtual vigil, I will ask everyone to show their support by taking a photo of themselves holding a candle or flashlight and posting it to social media using the hashtag #EndViolenceNow. Students from the campus community will express their support, and Dean Bernard Richardson will offer prayers for the fallen.
View the Virtual Candlelight Vigil Against Hate, here.
Thank you in advance for participating in this vital event.
Excellence in Truth and Service,
Wayne A. I. Frederick, M.D., MBA
Charles R. Drew Professor of Surgery
President
One of our favorite Twitter users has called it quits. In a lengthy Twitter thread, Chrissy Teigen explained why she was leaving the platform.
“Hey. For over 10 years, you guys have been my world. I honestly owe so much to this world we have created here. I truly consider so many of you my actual friends,” Teigen tweeted.
Chrissy wrote that Twitter, “no longer serves me as positively as it serves me negatively.”
“My life goal is to make people happy. The pain I feel when I don’t is too much for me. I’ve always been portrayed as the strong clap back girl but I’m just not. My desire to be liked and fear of pissing people off has made me somebody you didn’t sign up for, and a different human than I started out here as! Live well, tweeters, Please know all I ever cared about was you!!!”
Is social media becoming more of a negative influence in your life than a positive one? Have you deleted your social media platforms?
10 million air fryers were sold in the US between 2017 and 2019.
Experts say air fryers do require less cooking oil so you will consume fewer calories and less fat.
Experts say that air frying breaded chicken is STILL breaded chicken therefore it’s not that healthy.
Experts say do not use an air fryer as a dietary tool.
They say the health benefits of air fryers have their limits.
Do you have an air fryer? How do you feel about it?
Experts say air fryers do require less cooking oil so you will consume fewer calories and less fat.
Experts say that air frying breaded chicken is STILL breaded chicken therefore it’s not that healthy.
Experts say do not use an air fryer as a dietary tool.
They say the health benefits of air fryers have their limits.
Do you have an air fryer? How do you feel about it?
@FrankSkiInspirationalVitamin: “SUCCESSFUL”
Ecclesiastes 9:11 | ESV
11 Again I saw that under the sun the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, nor bread to the wise, nor riches to the intelligent, nor favor to those with knowledge, but time and chance happen to them all.
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 ✝️🙏🏽✝️
Your Finances and the Pandemic, One Year Later
What has changed? What has remained the same? How can you navigate the choppy financial waters as thing slowly begin to open up?
It’s been more than a year since the first COVID-19 case hit the U.S. But it was this month that the nationwide shutdown of businesses, restaurant and in-person services began. No one could have imagined the financial impact the pandemic would have on so many of us. We’re talking about your personal finances, one year after the start of the pandemic. What has changed? What has remained the same? How can you navigate the choppy financial waters as things slowly begin to open up?
Virginia Officially Abolishes Death Penalty
Now that the bill is signed, the remaining 15 capital punishment crimes will become aggravated murder with a life sentence.
Virginia is the first southern state to abolish the death penalty. Democratic Governor Ralph Northam signed the measure this afternoon at Greensville Correctional Center. Before he signed the bill, Northam said, “The death penalty is fundamentally flawed.” The state has executed around 14-hundred people over its 408-year history, but the practice started being phased out in the 1970s. Now that the bill is signed, the remaining 15 capital punishment crimes will become aggravated murder with a life sentence.
Maryland Governor Signs $577M HBCU Settlement Bill
The settlement is related to underfunding at the state’s four historically Black colleges and universities.
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is signing a measure to settle a long-running federal lawsuit related to underfunding at the state’s four historically Black colleges and universities for $577 million over a decade. Hogan attended a bill signing Wednesday afternoon with lawmakers at Bowie State University. Hogan vetoed a similar bill last year after citing economic difficulties created by the COVID-19 pandemic. The General Assembly passed a new measure last week. It won’t begin payments until fiscal year 2023 in an adjustment to account for the pandemic’s fiscal impact. The lawsuit was first filed in federal court in 2006.
“Women In Business Panel”
Tune in Wednesday, March 25 at 10am ET.
Successful Local Leaders Share Insights for Today & Tomorrow
Tune in Wednesday, March 25 at 10am ET.
Shirley Murdock attended Aretha Franklin’s home going celebration as a fan paying tribute to the Queen of Soul. Little did she know that she would be asked at the event to perform with Stevie Wonder in the service. God is good.
Nse’ Ufot on Voter Suppression Laws
Voter suppression bills on the rise in state legislatures across the country.
We’re talking about the move by some state legislatures to restrict or suppress the vote for people of color. Georgia is one of many of those states. My guest is Nse’ Ufot, CEO of The New Georgia Project Action Fund.
Hate Crimes and Anti-Asian Violence
How the Black community and Asian community can address the recent increase in violence against Asian Americans.
Barely one week after a deadly mass shooting in georgia, the nation is reeling from yet another one.
Both crimes raising questions about why they happened and who was specifically targeted. Georgia’s shooting putting race and anti-Asian violence under a magnifying glass.
Illinois City First To Offer Black Residents Reparations
Each qualifying household would receive $25,000 for home repairs or down payments on property.
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Evanston, Illinois, is using tax money from the sale of recreational marijuana to become the first U.S. city to make reparations available to its Black residents for past discrimination and the lingering effects of slavery. The Chicago suburb’s City Council voted 8-1 Monday to distribute $400,000 — largely from a 3% tax the sale of marijuana — to eligible Black households. Each qualifying household would receive $25,000 for home repairs or down payments on property. Qualifying residents must either have lived in or been a direct descendant of a Black person who lived in Evanston between 1919 to 1969 and who suffered discrimination in housing because of city ordinances, policies or practices.
George Floyd Murder Trial Opening Arguments March 29th
The 15 jurors selected for the trial of Derek Chauvin
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The jury seated for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin’s trial in George Floyd’s death includes a chemist, a nurse, a social worker and a grandmother. It’s a racially mixed group – with six people who identify as Black or multiracial. Almost all have seen the bystander video of Floyd pinned on the street that fanned worldwide outrage. And some have ties to police. Although many said they had formed views of Chauvin’s conduct, all said they could set those aside and decide the case based on evidence. Opening statements are Monday in Minneapolis.
Get out your calendars and prepare to binge Amazon Prime in the month of April. The streaming platform has just released a list of over 100 movies and TV shows coming next month.
On the first of the month, you’ll get films like Madea Goes to Jail, Anna Karenina, Four Weddings and a Funeral, Evan Almighty, and more.
Later in the month Blair Witch, Inception, and Paranormal Activity 4 are just a few.
Prime will also release original films like the horror film THEM starring Lena Waithe and a Jack Ryan spinoff that starring Michael B. Jordan titled Without Remorse.
What have you been binging lately?
On the first of the month, you’ll get films like Madea Goes to Jail, Anna Karenina, Four Weddings and a Funeral, Evan Almighty, and more.
Later in the month Blair Witch, Inception, and Paranormal Activity 4 are just a few.
Prime will also release original films like the horror film THEM starring Lena Waithe and a Jack Ryan spinoff that starring Michael B. Jordan titled Without Remorse.
What have you been binging lately?
@FrankSkiInspirationalVitamin: “Forgiveness”
Mark 11:26 | KJV
26 But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses.
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 ✝️🙏🏽✝️
The debut episode of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier was a huge success for the Disney Plus streaming platform.
Without giving an exact number, it was announced that the first episode was the most-watched premiere episode ever on the service.
According to analysis from Samba TV which tracks 13.5 million Smart TV households, their numbers fall in line with about 1.7 million people tuning in to the premiere.
A number that’s ahead of the 1.6 million people who watched WandaVision, but still short of the 1.8 million that sat for four hours to watch the Snyder Cut of Justice League on HBO Max.
What did you think of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier?
Without giving an exact number, it was announced that the first episode was the most-watched premiere episode ever on the service.
According to analysis from Samba TV which tracks 13.5 million Smart TV households, their numbers fall in line with about 1.7 million people tuning in to the premiere.
A number that’s ahead of the 1.6 million people who watched WandaVision, but still short of the 1.8 million that sat for four hours to watch the Snyder Cut of Justice League on HBO Max.
What did you think of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier?
Rachel Dolezal is back in a documentary that explores Black beauty called, “Subjects of Desire.”
Since her admittance of being a white woman who identified as Black back in 2015, Rachel Dolezal has been a controversial figure.
“I didn’t just be that white ally and do a little bit, I canceled my white privilege. I canceled my hair,” Dolezal told The Daily Beast.
Other participants in the documentary include Miss Black America winners Ryann Richardson and Brittany Lee Lewis, as well as Grammy-winning singer India.Arie.
Do you think Rachel Dolezal should be included in a conversation about Black beauty?
Has Wednesday become the new Friday? If you are a fan of Dunkin Donuts it just may be.
Starting tomorrow (March 24) and continuing every Wednesday until April 21, Dunkin Donuts Perks members can get a free donut with the purchase of any beverage.
To kick off this event they are debuting a new drink tomorrow.
It is the Blueberry Pomegrante flavored Dunkin Refresher.
This is a new addition to their refresher line up of drinks.
Are you Team Cold Coffee or Team Hot Coffee? Team Cold Coffee or Team Refresher/Tea?
Starting tomorrow (March 24) and continuing every Wednesday until April 21, Dunkin Donuts Perks members can get a free donut with the purchase of any beverage.
To kick off this event they are debuting a new drink tomorrow.
It is the Blueberry Pomegrante flavored Dunkin Refresher.
This is a new addition to their refresher line up of drinks.
Are you Team Cold Coffee or Team Hot Coffee? Team Cold Coffee or Team Refresher/Tea?
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An autopsy report says that Bobby Brown Jr., the son of singer Bobby Brown, died from the combined effects of alcohol, cocaine and the opioid fentanyl. The 28-year-old Brown Jr. was found dead in his Los Angeles home in November. The report says Brown Jr.’s girlfriend found him unresponsive on his bedroom floor and called paramedics, who declared him dead. At the time authorities said only that they believed no foul play was involved. The report says Brown Jr. had a history of drug and alcohol use and his death was ruled an accident. Bobbi Kristina Brown, the elder Brown’s daughter with the late Whitney Houston, died in 2015 at age 22. Houston died in 2012 at 48.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mike Tyson says he’s producing a limited series about his life and career. Jamie Foxx will play the boxing great in the project that also counts Foxx and filmmaker Martin Scorsese as producers. The announcement comes less than a month after Hulu said it had ordered a miniseries about Tyson, a project that the boxer slammed as “cultural misappropriation.” In a statement, Tyson says he’s been looking to tell his story for some time and wants the series to be inspiring and entertaining. Monday’s announcement of the Tyson miniseries didn’t include when it will be released and the outlet it will be shown on.
Colorado Supermarket Mass Shooting
Video posted on YouTube showed one person on the floor inside the store and two more outside on the ground, but the extent of their injuries wasn’t clear.
At least 10 people are reported killed including a police officer at a Boulder, Colorado supermarket after a man with a rifle opened fire there Monday afternoon.. Law enforcement vehicles and officers surrounded the building and told someone inside to surrender. A man who had just left the store, Dean Schiller, said he heard gunshots and saw three people lying face down, two in the parking lot and one near the doorway. He said he “couldn’t tell if they were breathing.” Video posted on YouTube showed one person on the floor inside the store and two more outside on the ground, but the extent of their injuries wasn’t clear. What sounds like two gunshots are also heard at the beginning of the video. One person has been taken into police custody.
Prince George’s Co. Exec. Angela Alsobrooks Talks COVID and Other Issues
Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks sits down for a wide-ranging interview.
Conversation with Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks. The County Executive updates listeners about COVID-19 vaccinations in the county. She also discusses lifting restrictions, the county budget and selecting a new police chief.
House Oversight Committee Holds Hearing On DC Statehood
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said District residents are “still not free” as they remain disenfranchised by Congress.
(Washington, DC) — Democrats are pushing for Washington, D.C. to be the 51st state. In a House hearing, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said District residents are “still not free” as they remain disenfranchised by Congress. Bowser added that DC statehood is the “glaring” civil rights and voting rights issue of our time. House Oversight Chair Carolyn Maloney said adding D.C. as a state should not be about politics, but instead about equality and democracy. Ranking Republican member James Comer of Kentucky said D.C. statehood is a key part of the radical, leftist agenda to reshape America, adding that it is “flatly unconstitutional.”
Tyson V. Holyfield Negotiations At A Standstill
The rivals were set to square off at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
(Miami, FL) — It looks like Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield will not be boxing at the end of May after all. The rivals were set to square off at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Multiple reports say Tyson will not agree to a guaranteed to 25-million dollar contract even if he loses. Holyfield’s camp said it’s unlikely the fight will happened as negotiations between the two legendary fighters have come to a standstill. As many may remember, Tyson bit off a piece of Holyfield’s ear in 1997 during their second fight.
@FrankSkiInspirationalVitamin: “The Best Is Yet To Come”
Ephesians 2:7 | ASV
7 that in the ages to come he might show the exceeding riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus:
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Think you can break your phone addiction? A company is willing to pay $2,400 if you can avoid screens for just one day.
Reviews.org is holding a ’24 Hour Digital Detox Challenge’. The chosen subjects will be paid $2400 bucks if they can make it a day without any screens – including phones, TV, video games – or even Alexa.
You’ll also get a $200 Amazon gift card to spend on a ‘tech-free survival kit’ – which you’ll then review for the site.
Think you can make it? Apply at Reviews.org – but hurry – the ‘winners’ will be announced March 29th.
How much time do you spend on screens each day? Think you could make it a day without them?
Reviews.org is holding a ’24 Hour Digital Detox Challenge’. The chosen subjects will be paid $2400 bucks if they can make it a day without any screens – including phones, TV, video games – or even Alexa.
You’ll also get a $200 Amazon gift card to spend on a ‘tech-free survival kit’ – which you’ll then review for the site.
Think you can make it? Apply at Reviews.org – but hurry – the ‘winners’ will be announced March 29th.
How much time do you spend on screens each day? Think you could make it a day without them?
Jay-Z has done it again.
His trading card has set a record as the most expensive non-sports ever to be sold.
It sold at auction for $105,780.
It sold at Goldin Auctions and received 49 bids.
The card was from a Topps Chrome 2007 collection.
Jay-Z wore a grey suit in the photo and it had the words, Signs of Stardom written across it
Do you own any trading cards? With the renewed interest in trading cards, have you thought about selling the ones you own?
His trading card has set a record as the most expensive non-sports ever to be sold.
It sold at auction for $105,780.
It sold at Goldin Auctions and received 49 bids.
The card was from a Topps Chrome 2007 collection.
Jay-Z wore a grey suit in the photo and it had the words, Signs of Stardom written across it
Do you own any trading cards? With the renewed interest in trading cards, have you thought about selling the ones you own?
Tamika Mallory is responding to accusations made by Samaria Rice.
Samaria Rice is the mother of 12 year old Tamir Rice who was shot and killed by police officers in Cleveland when they thought the toy gun in his hand was a real gun.
Samaria took issue with Tamika participating in Lil Baby’s performance at the Grammys.
She felt the performance was attention seeking.
Tamika has responded saying, she wants me to not speak of her child. I will be very very careful going forward to ensure that I respect her wishes.
I 100% support how she feels and what she has stated in terms of her pain related to her son. I feel like we have all failed her.
Samaria Rice is the mother of 12 year old Tamir Rice who was shot and killed by police officers in Cleveland when they thought the toy gun in his hand was a real gun.
Samaria took issue with Tamika participating in Lil Baby’s performance at the Grammys.
She felt the performance was attention seeking.
Tamika has responded saying, she wants me to not speak of her child. I will be very very careful going forward to ensure that I respect her wishes.
I 100% support how she feels and what she has stated in terms of her pain related to her son. I feel like we have all failed her.
Women Thou Art Great
This years conference is virtual
Empowering women to create their designed change. That’s the mission behind an upcoming conference set to take place this weekend. It’s the 5thAnnual Woman Thou Art Great Conference. My guest is Dr. Sharron Credle – Founder and CEO of the U R Great Empowerment Foundation, Inc. (URGE)
The 5thAnnual Woman Thou Art Great Conference is Sunday, March 28thfrom 2pm to 5pm. For more information go here:
Dear Black Girl
If you could talk to your younger self… What would you say?
Here’s a question for black women. If you could talk to your younger self… what would you say? What advice would you give to that girl, that teenager… full of nervous energy, lots of questions, maybe even a few insecurities? We don’t have time machines to take us back. But a new book takes the idea to another level to provide adult women a chance at this unique exercise.
Dear Black Girl Book Information
Judge Limits Evidence, Refuses To Move Trial In Floyd death
Attorneys also seated a 13th juror.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A judge says he won’t delay or move the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death, but he’ll allow limited evidence from a 2019 arrest. Attorneys also seated a 13th juror on Friday, leaving one more needed for trial. Jury selection was halfway complete last week in former officer Derek Chauvin’s trial when the Minneapolis City Council announced it had unanimously approved a $27 million settlement with Floyd’s family. Chauvin’s attorney, Eric Nelson, called the timing of the announcement deeply disturbing and said it jeopardized Chauvin’s chance for a fair trial. Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill called the timing “unfortunate” but on Friday declined to delay the trial.