Through losses of family and friends, Gospel Singers Rudy Currence and Pastor Jason Nelson were blessed during the corona virus pandemic. Rudy Currence had a #1 Billboard Gospel song and Pastor Nelson grew his congregation at Tabernacle at Greater Bethlehem Temple in Windsor Mills, MD.
It’s been over one-year since our lives were upended by the coronavirus. 365 plus days later how close are we really to getting back to normal… and exactly what will that new normal look like. Tough questions deserving of some real answers. We’ll get them for you Wednesday, March 17th at 7pm. It’s our monthly WHUR – WHUT special edition of the Daily Drum live streamed on whur.com. Join the conversation with Harold Fisher and his experts and get in the know!
1 Chronicles 22:19 | ESV
19 Now set your mind and heart to seek the Lord your God. Arise and build the sanctuary of the Lord God, so that the ark of the covenant of the Lord and the holy vessels of God may be brought into a house built for the name of the Lord.”
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NAB will also present Howard University’s WHUR-FM Washington, D.C. with the esteemed Crystal Heritage Award during the special event. The Heritage Award recognizes radio stations that have won a total of five Crystal Radio Awards for exceptional year-round community service efforts. Only nine other stations have received this honor.
Finalists for the 2021 Crystal Radio Awards are:
KBFB-FM Dallas, Texas
KCLY-FM Clay Center, Kansas
KDKA-AM Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
KIKV-FM Alexandria, Minnesota
KIRO-FM Seattle, Washington
KKBQ-FM Houston, Texas
KKFN-FM Denver, Colorado
KKZY-FM Bemidji, Minnesota
KMVP-FM Phoenix, Arizona
KNDE-FM College Station, Texas
KOSI-FM Denver, Colorado
KPNT-FM St. Louis, Missouri
KRSP-FM Salt Lake City, Utah
KSBJ-FM Humble, Texas
KSL-FM Salt Lake City, Utah
KSTP-FM Saint Paul, Minnesota
KTAR-FM Phoenix, Arizona
KTMY-FM Saint Paul, Minnesota
KUPD-FM Phoenix, Arizona
KYGO-FM Denver, Colorado
KYW-AM Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
WARH-FM St. Louis, Missouri
WBAB-FM West Babylon, New York
WBAP-AM Dallas, Texas
WBLI-FM Patchogue, New York
WBYT-FM Mishawaka, Indiana
WCCO-AM Minneapolis, Minnesota
WDRV-FM Chicago, Illinois
WDSY-FM Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
WDUV-FM St. Petersburg, Florida
WFXE-FM Columbus, Georgia
WGCI-FM Chicago, Illinois
WHPT-FM St Petersburg, Florida
WJJY-FM Brainerd, Minnesota
WKTI-FM Milwaukee, Wisconsin
WMCI-FM Mattoon, Illinois
WMMR-FM Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
WNRP-AM Pensacola, Florida
WOKV-FM Jacksonville, Florida
WPLR-FM New Haven, Connecticut
WSB-AM Atlanta, Georgia
WSB-FM Atlanta, Georgia
WSHE-FM Chicago, Illinois
WTAW-AM College Station, Texas
WTMX-FM Chicago, Illinois
WTOP-FM Washington, D.C.
WWPR-FM New York City, New York
WWRM-FM Tampa Bay, Florida
WXGL-FM Tampa Bay, Florida
WXOS-FM St. Louis, Missouri
WYCT-FM Pensacola, Florida
WYKY-FM Somerset, Kentucky
Ten Crystal Radio Award winners will be chosen from the above finalists by a panel of judges representing the broadcast industry, community service organizations and public relations firms.
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“Wilted” is being called “indie-pop” and was composed with the help of Manchester Orchestra’s Andy Hull and Robert McDowell.
“It’s my experience with love and betrayal and heartbreak. And, in that sense, it is autobiographical,” Paris told Variety.
Paris has said she doesn’t want to get caught up in just one sound and wants to “expand and try everything.” Although Paris calls the album “alternative funk” the music is more Coldplay than Thriller.
Have you heard Paris Jackson’s “Wilted” album? What do you think of the album? Do you think Paris will have musical success?
Back in 2015, J. Cole, Madonna, Alicia Keys, Usher, Rihanna, and Nicki Minaj are just a few of the artists who invested and were given 3 percent in value in the new music streaming platform, and now they are looking at an $8.91 million payday.
Although some may not agree with JAY-Z’s business moves it seems he’s made himself and others a whole lotta bank.
Have you invested with friends or family? Did it go wrong? Or was it the best investment you ever made? Share your story.
“I didn’t grow up knowing much about the royal family,” Markle said. “It wasn’t something that was part of conversation at home. It wasn’t something we followed.”
Though she said she had never romanticized royal life, the duchess also acknowledged that her only impression of the lifestyle was one she assumes she shares with many other Americans: “It’s what you read in fairy tales.”
Sis, the folks in the wayyy back said you shoulda googled him 🙄 In today’s version of “Can sis live?”, @frankski and I go back and forth about whether or not Meghan Markle googled her boo thang… ummm, yeah… the whole Prince of England lol. Today was a fun and very unplanned and unscripted convo… but I’m staying true to what I said— unless y’all can get THEE Michelle O. on the phone to explain to us what this life feels like, I’m not buying anything y’all are selling… and that’s on Mary had a little lamb. 🤪 @frankskishow with @frankski & @peninabrown on @whurfm
2 Chronicles 15:7 | ASV
7 But be ye strong, and let not your hands be slack; for your work shall be rewarded.
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District officials are hoping new registration process will ultimately mean more shots in arms. Mayor Bowser is calling on residents to help each other.
As of noon on Wednesday, March 10, 48,513 individuals had already pre-registered for a vaccination appointment.
The website and phone number that residents and workers use to pre-register are the same as what individuals have already been using to book appointments:
With the new pre-registration system, eligible individuals can register online at any time on any day via vaccinate.dc.gov, or register by phone by calling the call center Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.or on Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
This week, DC Health is only asking eligible residents and workers to register. Eligible individuals who should pre-register include: DC residents 65 and older; DC residents 18-64 with a qualifying medical condition; and members of an eligible workforce. Learn more about who is eligible at coronavirus.dc.gov/vaccine.
The pre-registration questionnaire now includes a question about an individual’s vaccine preference. The responses to this question will be provided to the District’s vaccination program team as part of data collection. An individual’s response will not impact whether or when they are selected for a vaccination appointment. At the time of booking, individuals will continue to see which vaccine is available at each available appointment. DC Health continues to urge Washingtonians to take the first vaccine available to them.
Just for this week, the first set of invitations to book an appointment will go out the morning of Friday, March 12. Individuals will have 48 hours to book an appointment once the calls, texts, and/or emails go out. If necessary to fill appointments, additional invitations will go out on Monday, March 15.
After the initial launch, the cadence for sending out appointment invitations will be:
Eligible individuals who register by 11:59 p.m. the night before invitations go out will be part of the randomized selection process.
Eligible individuals will be selected through a process that randomizes those who have registered, according to the following breakdown:
Based on the most recent data, this week, there is a slight adjustment to priority zip codes – zip code 20001 is no longer considered a priority zip, and 20003 is being added as a priority zip code. The current list of priority zip codes includes: 20422, 20011, 20017, 20018, 20002, 20003, 20019, 20020, 20032, 20593. As a reminder, priority zip codes are determined by identifying areas where residents have been disproportionately burdened by COVID-19 and areas that are lagging in COVID-19 vaccination coverage.
This new pre-registration system will reduce the stress involved with making a vaccination appointment and to make it easier for the community to work together to get all eligible residents registered. Mayor Bowser’s three operating principles for the new registration system are: 1) an equitable distribution of the vaccine; 2) a consistent scheduling cadence so residents know what to expect; and 3) a shared responsibility, across our community, to get people pre-registered.
Mayor Bowser’s charge to the community is to help get all eligible residents pre-registered in the days to come. Please reach out to eligible individuals, especially seniors, and talk to them about their plans to pre-register and get vaccinated.
Qualifying medical conditions include: Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and other Chronic Lung Disease; Bone Marrow and Solid Organ Transplantation; Cancer; Cerebrovascular Disease; Chronic Kidney Disease; Congenital Heart Disease; Diabetes Mellitus; Heart Conditions, such as Heart Failure, Coronary Artery Disease, or Cardiomyopathies; HIV; Hypertension; Immunocompromised State; Inherited Metabolic Disorders; Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities; Liver Disease; Neurologic Conditions; Obesity, BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2; Pregnancy; Severe Genetic Disorders; Sickle Cell Disease; and Thalassemia. Residents who are unsure whether they qualify for the vaccine based on a qualifying medical condition should contact their health care provider.
At this time, individuals 18 years old and older should pre-register through vaccinate.dc.gov or the District’s call center. District residents who are 16 or 17 years of age and have a qualifying medical condition and are not an existing patient of Children’s National Hospital or HSC, can pre-register for a vaccination at Children’s National Hospital by following the link posted oncoronavirus.dc.gov/vaccine.
As of this week, the following populations are now eligible for the vaccine in Washington, DC: individuals who work in health care settings; members of the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department; residents of long-term and intermediate care facilities and residents of community residential facilities/group homes; DC residents who are 65 years old and older; individuals experiencing homelessness; members of the Metropolitan Police Department; Continuity of District Government personnel; Department of Corrections employees and residents; teachers and staff who are, or will be, working in person at a traditional or public charter school; child care workers and teachers and staff at independent schools in DC; individuals who work in a grocery store setting; outreach workers in health, human, and social services; individuals who work in manufacturing; individuals who work in food packaging; DC residents 16-64 years old with qualifying medical conditions.
This week, DC is receiving 24,760 doses of vaccine – 14,680 doses for appointments previously made through vaccinate.dc.gov; 7,210 doses for hospitals and health centers; and 2,870 doses for special initiatives.
2 Timothy 1:7 PSALM 22:3 | ESV
7 for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
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The Palace refused to give her son, Archie, a title and a security detail—and there were some “concerns and conversations about how dark his skin might be.” The mix of racism, isolation, and intrusion she endured drove Meghan to suicidal thoughts.
Frank Ski & Nina Brown breakdown what happened in Oprah’s much anticipated exclusive interview with The Former Royals Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex that aired on Sunday. They were open and honest about their life and what they had to endure. Was Meghan prepared for that life? Did Harry set Meghan up without preparing her? What are your thoughts on Prince Harry & Meghan Markle’s interview with Oprah?
Be sure to check out @FrankSkiShow with @peninabrown every weekday from 3pm to 7pm right here on 96.3 @WHURFM
PSALM 22:3 | ASV
3 But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.
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Gospel Worshipper Darwin Hobbs, who sounds like Luther Vandross, got to talk to the singer on Frank Ski’s radio program. Dr. Teresa Hairston shares her near death experience with COVID-19.
What’s happening right now and what’s on the horizon for the empowerment of black women?
Dr. Oz had Wendy Williams on his show this week and discussed the COVID-19 vaccine. Wendy revealed that she was uncomfortable with getting the shot, despite Dr. Oz sharing a video of his own vaccination.
Frank and Nina have a heated debate on the COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine that is said to help lead us out of the COVID-19 pandemic. What are your thoughts?
While doing press for Coming 2 America, actress and comedienne Leslie Jones recently spilled some hilarious and relatable details regarding her dating life. Even though she’s a well-known celebrity, who knew even they had issues with the chaotic mess of online dating?
Let’s be honest here… men AND women are broken, BUT women are more inclined to be transparent and vulnerable enough to seek professional healing. It’s always hard to look in the mirror and acknowledge your own cracks, but Jay-Z said it best, “You can’t heal what you don’t reveal.” Follow us on IG: @frankskishow with @frankski & @peninabrown on @whurfm
There is an online survey to fill out, and those who participate will receive a 30-dollar Amazon gift card.
Joshua 14:12 | KJV
12 Now therefore give me this mountain, whereof the Lord spake in that day; for thou heardest in that day how the Anakims were there, and that the cities were great and fenced: if so be the Lord will be with me, then I shall be able to drive them out, as the Lord said.
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The Prince George’s County amusement park will open its gates on Saturday for what will be the longest season in park history.
WASHINGTON – Howard University Department of Fine Arts announces the release of a six-episode video interview series, titled “I AM HOWARD.” The series will debut on Saturday, March 6 at noon on art.howard.edu featuring alumni Kimberly Evans Paige (B.A. ’90) and Laz Alonso (B.B.A. ’94).
“The I AM HOWARD series was conceived to highlight the value of the fine arts to professional and personal success. This collection of conversations with distinguished Howard University alumni and illustrious friends of the University proves just that – the influence of culture, arts and our voices,” said Lisa Farrington, Ph.D., associate dean of fine arts. “Each segment delves into our guests’ learning experiences as they have navigated their professional careers and, most importantly, how their experiences at Howard University helped prepare them for success.”
The series was produced in partnership with Synergy Group and will be shared with audiences nationally in collaboration with WHUR-FM.
In the first episode, Evans Paige and Alonso discuss amongst each other the impact of Howard University, why they chose to attend, their ups and downs in their respective lanes throughout the entertainment industry, bias they’ve experience and more. Check out a snippet below, and catch the full episode on March 6 at noon at art.howard.edu.
Top stories of this week.
Retired Police Chief Accused Of Being Serial Arsonist To Be Held Without Bond
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and army officials are going to consider the request.
Matthew 20:30 | ESV
30 And behold, there were two blind men sitting by the roadside, and when they heard that Jesus was passing by, they cried out, “Lord,[a] have mercy on us, Son of David!”
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When talking about how Chadwick Boseman’s character, T’Challa, would be worked into the story, Nyong’o says the role won’t be recast or digitally inserted but says, “the cast will honor his legacy in this new #BlackPanther.”
“Black Panther 2” is slated to be released July 8, 2022, and will accompany other MCU sequels, Captain Marvel 2, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.
Who do you think should further T’Challa’s legacy, Shuri or will Killmonger have a change of heart and step up to defend Wakanda?
The victim is known as “Jennifer” and says associates of Nicki and Kenneth “harassed” her last year, even offering her hundreds of thousands of dollars.
In 2020, “Jennifer” moved three times and her 22-year old daughter moved from New York just recently to avoid contact with the Pettys and their associates. She says even her “family was willing to sacrifice her.”
“Jennifer” claims she was assaulted at knife-point in 1994 by Petty when they were both 16, however, Petty’s parents told “Jennifer’s” parents that they two were dating. “Jennifer’s” parents allowed Petty’s parents to go to the D.A. office to say they were her aunt and uncle.
It’s clear that “Jennifer” fears for her life, but do you think Nicki and Kenneth Petty are dangerously harassing her?
The four-hour documentary will feature the loss of the Jackson family patriarch, Joe Jackson, who died in 2018, as well as controversial moments such as her 2004 Super Bowl performance, and the death of her brother, Michael, there also will be a behind-the-scenes look at her life as a mother.
“JANET” is produced by Janet and her brother Randy and is set for release in 2022.
What part of Janet Jackson’s life are you most interested to learn more about?
The upcoming virtual job fair is March 8th and 10th
The Howard University Faculty Practice Plan is hosting a virtual job fair March 8th and 10th from 9am to 10am. All professionals and experienced Medical Assistants, clinical account representatives, and Payor Relations specialist are invited to attend. Email hufpprecruitment@howard.edu for more details.
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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The expansion comes as the heritage flagship station 96.3 WHUR FM is set to mark its 50th Anniversary this year. “WHUR has long been a trailblazer in the industry and we are always looking for new opportunities to expand our brand. The addition of 98.3FM now allows us to have a greater reach across the DMV,” said WHUR General Manager Sean Plater.
The Quiet Storm Station was launched last December on 96.3HD2 holding true to the original flavor of the Quiet Storm set in place back in 1976 by the late Melvin Lindsey and still heard nightly on WHUR 96.3FM. “Whether in your office, car, or at home; the Quiet Storm Station sets the right mood for the DMV and now with 98.3FM there are more ways for Washington to relax and unwind,” added Plater.
The Quiet Storm Station is available at 98.3FM and 96.3HD2 with an HD Radio. It’s also available at www.thequietstormstation.com and on The Quiet Storm Station mobile app.
ABOUT WHUR
WHUR 96.3 FM – is the flagship station of the Howard University Radio Network. Broadcasting to the Washington region since 1971, WHUR is one of the few University-owned commercial radio stations in America. The station can be heard daily by nearly a half million listeners in five states and around the globe on the web at whur.com. The first radio station in the Washington area to broadcast in HD, WHUR is the recipient of numerous awards including the prestigious NAB Marconi for Best Urban Station of the Year and NAB Crystal Radio Award for Excellence in Community Service.
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Celebrating Women’s History Month
Local author Vicky Moon tells the story of Sylvia Rideoutt Bishop, the first African-American female horserace trainer. Sylvia’s love for horses took her to the Charles Town racetrack at the age of 14 where she would later break barriers and shatter stereotypes, celebrating countless transforming victories in the winner’s circle.
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This a cautionary tale and advice for those who may consider applying for… or even defrauding the PPP system.
FBI Chief Labels Capitol Attack An Act Of Domestic Terrorism
Capitol Police were quickly overwhelmed by a huge mob of angry Trump supporters as Congress met to certify the results of the presidential election. Wray said he has seen no evidence that the Capitol attack was provoked by fake Trump protesters. He also noted no evidence of involvement by Antifa. Wray confirmed the existence of an FBI threat assessment of a possible large-scale attack at the Capitol before January 6th. He called it raw and unverified. Wray insisted it was shared with Capitol Police. However, Capitol security officials have testified that they did not see the FBI threat alert. They blamed faulty intelligence for the lack of preparedness.
This will be the only shipment for at least the next two weeks.
Psalm 37:4 | KJV
4 Delight thyself also in the Lord: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
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I am no longer a Democrat. I cannot stand for the defunding of the police, higher taxes on working families and job-killing socialist policies that will devastate Americans of all walks of life.
Now, let me make one thing clear—I haven’t changed. The Democratic Party has changed. It’s become a toxic combination of radical leftists and liberal elites in San Francisco and Hollywood have taken over my former Party.
#Repost: We had a candid 33 min convo with the former CEO of Dekalb County, Vernon Jones. We discussed his reasons for switching from the Democratic Party to a full blown Republican and proudly endorsing Donald Trump. He said he’s proud to be an Uncle Tom! Follow us on IG: @frankskishow @frankski @peninabrown
Will Smith To Run For Political Office? from WHUR Streaming on Vimeo.
Will Smith appeared on Crooked Media’s podcast, ‘Pod Save America,’ to talk about his future political aspirations.
Winner Daniel Kaluuya says he’s glad the technical difficulties that married his acceptance speech at the Golden Globes were quickly fixed so he could speak his piece about his role as Fred Hampton in “Judas & the Black Messiah.” #GoldenGlobes
