Netflix Has Raised the Bar for Representation, but Many Stories Are Still Untold
Netflix leads the industry in some areas of inclusions.
52% of its original films and shows featured a female lead or co-lead character.
20% of the movies and shows had gender-balanced casts.
The study revealed the LGBTQ and disabled people were very underrepresented.
When you watch Netflix do you feel represented by the content you see?
In the midst of the pandemic and an economic downturn, any people have racked their brains for ideas to re-create their careers. We talk to two girls who are at the beginning stages of their entrepreneurial careers. They are young, gifted and black!
Psalm 68:19
19 Blessed be the Lord, who daily beareth our burden, God is our salvation. Selah
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NEW YORK (AP) — The Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation is formally expanding a $3 million financial relief fund that it quietly launched earlier this month to help people struggling to make ends meet during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. It plans to make 3,000 microgrants of $1,000 each to people who it believes need it most. If approved, the money is deposited directly into recipients’ bank accounts or made available on prepaid debit cards, the foundation says — no strings attached. The Survival Fund launches Thursday as the nation awaits Congress to take action on a nearly $2 trillion relief package that includes $1,400 direct stimulus payments to individuals who earn less than $75,000 in annual income.
The home you will see used in Coming 2 America belongs to Rick Ross.
Eddie Murphy said in a recent interview, when I’m walking on the African plain and antelopes are running that’s Rick Ross’ backyard.
Murphy said Ross has 300 acres or something.
In another interview Ross said he charged a movie company almost $3 million to use his home in a film. Not sure if that was Coming 2 America or another film.
Ross owns the home once owned by Evander Holyfield.
Which rapper do you think is a smart business person?
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York prosecutor has obtained copies of Donald Trump’s tax records after the Supreme Court this week rejected the former president’s last-ditch effort to prevent them from being handed over. A spokesperson for the Manhattan district attorney’s office said Thursday that prosecutors enforced a subpoena on Trump’s accounting firm within hours of the Supreme Court’s ruling on Monday and now has the documents in hand. District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance Jr. had been fighting for a year and a half for access to Trump’s tax records for a criminal grand jury investigation into his business dealings. The documents are protected by grand jury secrecy rules and are not expected to be made public.
Jay-Z Invests in Perch Credit App Aimed To Help Minorities Boost Credit Scores by Reporting Recurring Expenses
Jay-Z has invested in a new app called Perch.
Perch is a credit building system to help minorities boost credit scores by reporting recurring expenses.
Perch will join forces with credit unions to report recurring payments like rent and subscriptions like Netflix, Hulu and Spotify.
How much do you understand about credit, stocks, bitcoin? Where do you go to learn more about these things?
Love ice cream, but can’t eat it? Wednesday’s episode of The Tonight Show found a way to help, thanks to Ben & Jerry’s.
After launching their The Tonight Dough ice cream, Ben & Jerry’s gave host Jimmy Fallon the chance to make an announcement: a VEGAN version of The Tonight Dough.
Even though it’s vegan and dairy-free, the ice cream still boasts having the caramel, chocolate, and double cookie dough flavor!
Along with the announcement of the ice cream, Fallon also announced that the cookie dough bites in the ice cream are being sold separately!
What is your favorite flavor of ice cream from Ben & Jerry’s? Can you eat ice cream, or do you eat dairy-free versions?
Thurgood Marshall was the first African American Supreme Court justice. Marshall was known for his pivotal role in promoting racial equality during the civil rights movement. To this day — historians regard him as an influential figure in shaping social policies and upholding laws to protect minorities.
February is heart month and this year the need to get heart healthy takes on even an added level of urgency because of the coronavirus crisis and its impact on persons with chronic disease. My guest this morning is shining the spotlight on the issue wit her 3rd Annual Heart to Heart Red Carpet Affair. My guest is Dr. Yolanda Lewis Ragland – Dr. Yolanda Cares Foundation, Inc.
In honor of National Heart Health Awareness month, Dr. Yolanda Cares Foundation will host Dr. Yolanda’s Third Annual Heart-to-Heart Red Carpet Affair is February 28th. This year the event is free and virtual. More information here:
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Unfair housing policies and discriminatory practices have historically locked African Americans out of the dream of homeownership. While some strides have been made to right those wrongs… the homeownership gap between blacks and whites is larger today than it was nearly a century ago. During this special black history edition of The Daily Drum we examine the so-called american dream… and what it means for black families.
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that her sister, 64-year-old Mercia Bowser died from complications of the coronavirus. The mayor released this statement this afternoon.
“My family and I are mourning the loss of my sister, Mercia Bowser, who passed away this morning due to complications related to COVID-19. Mercia was loved immensely and will be missed greatly, as she joins the legion of angels who have gone home too soon due to the pandemic. I ask that you continue to keep those who have been lost or impacted by the pandemic and those who are working so hard to protect us from it in your thoughts and prayers, and I respectfully request that my family and I are granted the time and space we need to mourn the loss of Mercia.
“Mercia was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She worked tirelessly for children, the elderly, and those with behavioral disorders until her retirement and beyond. She counted many friends and fond memories of her service to Catholic Charities and the DC Office on Aging. She is survived by her parents Joan and Joseph Bowser, brothers, sister, nieces, nephews, and a host friends ranging from St. John’s Elementary School, to Academy of Our Lady High School, to Fisk University, and Israel Metropolitan CME Church.
“We are grateful to the doctors and nurses at Washington Hospital Center, who heroically treated her for COVID-19 related pneumonia until her death. We thank you for your kindness and will share how our family will honor Mercia, my only sister and oldest sibling, and her beautiful spirit in the coming days.”
Netflix has been working on new features lately and that includes some that cater to your tastes.
Netflix has introduced the “Downloads for You” feature on Android devices.
The feature will automatically download TV shows and movies recommended by your tastes to your device.
Don’t want it to download a bunch of stuff? You have the option to turn the feature on and off on the app.
Are your Netflix recommendations usually perfect for you? Would you use this feature?
Well this is awkward.
Imagine being the star of a movie and not being invited to the premiere.
That happened to Daniel Kaluuya, star of the movie Get Out.
He was not invited to the movie premiere.
In a recent interview he said he was filming Black Panther when the movie premiered at the Sundance Film festival.
Even though he was working, he made sure to clear his schedule for Sundance but he never received an invite.
Instead, he spent the night in bed.
He went on to receive at least 26 award nominations for the role but not an invite to Sundance.
Have you ever worked on something but didn’t receive acknowledgement for your hard work?
Google’s latest update may change the way you text.
Google is rolling out an update that would allow users to schedule text messages to be sent at a later time.
According to the company, the update is perfect for “loved ones in another time zone or on a different schedule”.
The new update and feature will run on phones that are running Android versions 7 or newer.
Would you use this feature to schedule text messages? Do you think this would come in handy?
Lizzo has a lot of followers on TikTok, 12.8 million to be exact, and they can’t get enough of her vegan lifestyle.
The artist decided to share with her fans what a normal vegan food day looks like for her.
Lizzo started off with breakfast, which was congee and lentil-stuffed patties topped with JUST Egg and “all the fixins”.
Then for lunch Lizzo has a Southwest kale salad.
Lizzo’s dinner consists of rice cakes with mushroom and carrot sauce with vegan mozzarella cheese.
What is your favorite vegan meal?
Nobody leaves Wiz Khalifa outside the club, right? Wrong.
According to Wiz, Kevin Durant did. Wiz shared the story on his Instagram about the time Kevin Durant was picked to go inside an exclusive club and Wiz wasn’t so he left him hanging.
The rapper said “Kevin Durant, that’s the homie from back in the day. You remember when you left me outside the club?”, he said that when Durant was offered to go inside he said to Wiz “Bruh, I’m going to see you later, yo”.
Has your friend ever done this to you? Have you been the only one in your group not allowed into the club? Would you do this to your friend?
(Washington, DC) — The Washington D.C. Council is asking federal lawmakers to remove razor wire and fencing surrounding the U.S. Capitol building. In a letter signed by District councilmembers, the council is calling on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to remove the fencing. It was installed after the January 6th riot at the Capitol as a way to protect the area during the inauguration of President Biden. Citing the importance of securing the building and those who work there, the letter hoped that the fencing could be removed to coincide with the decision to have the National Guard depart the Capitol complex on March 14th.
(Seattle, WA) — The world’s richest man may be looking to buy an NFL team. Front Office Sports is reporting Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has a strong interest in buying the Washington Football Team. The team’s minority stakeholders were reported to have pressured owner Dan Snyder into selling the franchise in August. The team’s front office is currently being investigated for allegations of sexual harassment and mistreatment of female employees.
MCLEAN, Va. (AP) — A Virginia Senate budget amendment would block the D.C. region’s Metro system from receiving at least $166 million in funding unless it adds the name of Capital One bank to a Metrorail station. Capital One wants the McLean station near its corporate headquarters to be renamed McLean-Capital One Hall to recognize a 1,600-seat theater it’s building on the campus. Capital One offered to pay $320,000 in costs associated with the change, but the cash-strapped Metro agency says that isn’t enough. The Washington Post reports state Sen. Janet Howell of McLean inserted the budgetary ultimatum. She says the bank is being unfairly squeezed for money. It’s unclear if the amendment will be included in the final budget.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities say golf star Tiger Woods was seriously injured when his SUV crashed into a median and rolled over several times on a steep road in suburban Los Angeles. Harbor-UCLA Medical Center’s chief medical officer says Woods shattered tibia and fibula bones on his right leg in multiple locations, with additional injuries in the ankle and foot. A statement on his Twitter account says he was awake, responsive and recovering. Authorities had to extricate Woods through the front windshield. They say he’s fortunate to be alive. Authorities say there wasn’t evidence Woods was impaired. The crash happened on a sweeping, downhill stretch of road.
Musical icon, Tina Turner, is giving fans an in depth look into some of her most memorable performances and private personal stories that have never been shared before in a new documentary, “Tina”.
The singer shares stories from her difficult childhood as well as personal struggles throughout her career.
The film features original music and footage from some of her performances.
The documentary, “Tina” will debut on HBO on March 27.
What do you like most about watching documentaries on celebrities? Do you like learning about their personal background or their musical background more?
The Universal Hip Hop Museum’s campaign to raise funds for the interior begins this week with a 3D virtual tour. The first phase was to raise money for the initial construction and now organizers are moving to phase 2, the interior.
Rappers Kurtis Blow, Afrika Bambaataa, and Grandmaster Melly Mel came up with the idea for the museum to ensure the history of Hip Hop music and culture lives on.
The museum will feature stories, film screenings and will be located in South Bronx.
Several artists assisting with the project include LL Cool J, Nas, and Ice-T.
What would you be most interested in seeing at the Universal Hip Hop Museum?
Illinois has become the first state to eliminate cash bail payments.
Bail, which is paid by people accused of crimes so they can be released from jail until their first court hearing, has been criticized as a “poor people’s tax” that has a negative impact on people with lower incomes and people of color. People who can’t afford to make the court-designated payment often sit in jail for weeks or months, and sometimes even cop a plea just to end the ordeal, experts say.
In addition to eliminating bail, the Illinois Pre-Trial Fairness Act requires all police officers to wear body cams by 2025, expands officer training and improves the state’s victim compensation program, according to State Representative Justin Slaughter.
Should the rest of the country follow Illinois’ lead?
A grand jury has declined to press charges against the police officers involved in last year’s death of Daniel Prude.
Making the announcement late Tuesday afternoon, New York Attorney General Letitia James said her officer presented “the strongest case possible” to the grand jury, which nonetheless opted against charging any of the officers involved in Prude’s death. “While I know that the Prude family, the Rochester community, and communities across the country will rightfully be devastated and disappointed, we have to respect this decision,” James said.
Prude, a 41-year-old Black man, died in March 2020 after Rochester police put a “spit hood” over his head while he was suffering from a mental health episode. Video shows an officer pressing Prude’s head into the ground until Prude becomes unresponsive. He died a week later from complications of asphyxia, the coroner ruled.
Is the grand jury’s decision going to spark more protests? How could jurors have determined the officer who pushed Prude’s head into the ground isn’t responsible?
Information this morning on how you can see some of the best and brightest of the DMV youth. The 8th Annual Black History Talent Show is coming up and I have some of the highlights. My guest is Beverly Smith-Brown – Founder and Executive Director of Momma’s Safe Haven
Momma’s Safe Haven is hosting its 8th Annual Black History Talent Show February 27th. The Talent show features youth from the DMV and is designed to help uplift and enrich the community. 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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We’re at the Reporters’ Roundtable with some of the top stories of the week. Golfing superstar Tiger Woods is in a hospital tonight after a very serious accident in California. An unredacted report about racial discrimination in the Prince George’s County Police Department causes controversy. There’s also controversy on the county school board and we look at the fallout from the winter storm in Texas.
James Wright, DC Reporter, The Washington Informer Tracee Wilkins, Prince George’s County Bureau Chief, NBC4 Washington
Idris Elba has been keeping busy with music while Hollywood is shut down and he says he has some releases on the way.
Idris revealed to MistaJam on CapitalFM’s The All-New Capital Weekender he’s been working with Franky Wah and has a banger with Megan Thee Stallion and Davido.
Elba also dreams of the day where he can work with Taylor Swift, who he says he’s known “for a few years.”
“She is an incredibly hard-working person, she isn’t resting on her achievements. To perform live with her would be fun and hopefully, we can make that happen,” said Idris.
Who would you like to see Idris Elba work on music with?
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Amid the pandemic-fueled recession, your job description and responsibilities may have changed. Whether you’ve taken on more tasks after employees were laid off or your household income has taken a hit, there are plenty of reasons to negotiate your salary even in tough times. As you ride out a wave of economic uncertainty, don’t let your financial goals take a back seat. By asking for a raise, you can potentially avoid hitting the pause button on some financial and professional goals. Learn how to read the room and the different strategies to use when you ask for appropriate compensation.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities say golf star Tiger Woods was injured in a vehicle rollover in Los Angeles County. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department says Woods had to be extricated from the vehicle with the so-called jaws of life tools. Woods was taken to the hospital with multiple legs injuries. The vehicle sustained major damage.
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — The mother of Ahmaud Arbery has filed a civil lawsuit on the anniversary of his death that accuses three men charged with chasing and shooting him with violating his civil rights. Wanda Cooper-Jones filed suit seeking $1 million in U.S. District Court on Tuesday, when vigils were planned to mark a year passing since 25-year-old Arbery was slain. Arbery was pursued by white men and shot to death while running through their neighborhood on Feb. 23, 2020. As the three men await trial on murder charges, their lawyers still insist they committed no crimes.
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer
Lee Daniels didn’t want to touch the story of Billie Holiday. “Lady Sings the Blues” already existed. But it wasn’t her full story. Holiday, he’d come to realize, was an unsung civil rights hero who was targeted by the U.S. government for her drug use and her protest song, “Strange Fruit.” It’s this story that’s told in “The United States vs. Billie Holiday,” written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks. The film, featuring Andra Day’s Golden Globe-nominated performance, debuts Friday on Hulu. It’s the Grammy nominated singer’s first acting role and one she has not been able to shake easily.
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta native Gladys Knight will be among the headline performers at the NBA All-Star Game on March 7, performing “The Star-Spangled Banner” during the pregame festivities. A seven-time Grammy winner who has been vaccinated for COVID-19, Knight will be present at the game. Many other musical performers will appear remotely, including Grammy winner Alessia Cara, who will sing “O Canada” from Toronto.
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — When we last saw Franklin Saint, he had problems, not least of which was three fresh bullet wounds. As season three of “Snowfall” ended, rivals were circling his mini-drug empire and violence levels were up. The new season kicks off Wednesday and opens on New Year’s Eve in 1985 with crack ravaging the streets of South Central Los Angeles and the CIA using drug money to fuel its influence in Latin America. Idris hopes the new episodes can both enchant current fans and attract new ones, comparing it to “The Wire” or “The Sopranos.” “Snowfall” will air on FX on Wednesday and FX on Hulu on Thursday.
Rev. Melech Thomas, Howard University graduate and Senior Pastor of the historic Bethel AME Church in Selma, North Carolina and Worship Leader Todd Galberth discuss how the Church needs to prepare for the physical return of people to the church when COVID-19 safety restrictions are eased. Rev. Thomas reminds us that whether they know it or not, African American youth are becoming the body of Christ through their service to God’s people.
My music doesn’t belong in any category. It’s soul, gospel, spiritual, and a little bit of country.
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This was a refreshing conversation with artist, actor, philanthropist, Alex Harris. He shared how his background in theology and psychology feeds his creativity as a musician.
The middle child of eight children, they all sang together as a group, when he was just seven years old. Most of them are still in the music industry.
While his musical influences are mostly the classic soul artists he grew up listening to, Alex credits his gospel upbringing with the spirit filled style that he calls his own.
Information this morning on how you can see some of the best and brightest of the DMV youth. The 8th Annual Black History Talent Show is coming up and I have some of the highlights. My guest is Beverly Smith-Brown – Founder and Executive Director of Momma’s Safe Haven
Momma’s Safe Haven is hosting its 8th Annual Black History Talent Show February 27th. The Talent show features youth from the DMV and is designed to help uplift and enrich the community. For more information go here:
Tune in to Taking it to the Streets, weekday mornings at 6:15, 7:08 and 8:40 on the Steve Harvey Morning Show on 96.3 WHUR.
Follow me on facebook and twitter at @bobbygailes for updates and to stay connected.
Judas and The Black Messiah. The new movie details the events leading up to the assassination of Fred Hampton, the chairman head of the Illinois Black Panther Party, operating in Chicago during the late 1960’s. The movie also dramatizes the involvement of FBI informant William O’Neal who was deeply embedded in the black panther party in chicago at the time. As part of our black history month discussions… we separate fact from fiction and take a deep dive into the Fred Hampton story.
Dr. Greg Carr, Chair, Afro-American Studies, Howard University
2 Corinthians 9:6 | ESV
6 The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully[a] will also reap bountifully.
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“Talking to a child with everybody looking does me no good,” Newton said in the post. “So instead of speaking or going back and forth with a child, I wanted to have a man-to-man conversation with his father.”
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Cam Newton got into an argument over his free-agent status with a young attendee while hosting his annual football camp. Newton is then heard asking for the boy’s father, requesting to speak with him. Do you think the kid was disrespectful? What do you think about how Cam Newton handle the situation?
Tip generously if you are famous, even if it’s takeout; be aware that anything you do could be photographed and posted online, even if you’re not a public figure because we live in an era devoid of any privacy; and when you are unsure about whether you should tip, it’s usually better to err on the side of caution (or generosity, in this case).
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Tipping is standard and customary when the service is particularly stellar when you go to eat out. Most people do not have an issue with tipping in this setting. However, what should tipping be regarding when you order take-out at a restaurant? What about you do you think you should tip on takeout orders?
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — State lawmakers have given final approval to legislation ending capital punishment in Virginia. Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam is expected to sign the legislation that passed Monday. It’s a dramatic turnaround for a state that has executed more people in its history than any other state. Virginia’s Democratic majority pushed the repeal effort, arguing that the death penalty has been applied disproportionately to people of color, the mentally ill and the indigent. Republicans raised concerns about justice for victims, and said some perpetrators deserve to be executed for especially heinous crimes. If signed into law, the legislation would make Virginia the 23rd state to stop executions.
(Washington, DC) — A glitch is being blamed for causing issues in unemployment benefits. Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser says almost 39-thousand people did not get any of the money they were supposed to get last week. Bowser told reporters today the city will not cover any additional costs, blaming a vendor for what happened. The money is expected to be deposited by Wednesday.
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Boeing has recommended that airlines ground all 777s with the type of engine that blew apart after takeoff from Denver this weekend, and most carriers that fly those planes said they would temporarily pull them from service. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration ordered United Airlines to step up inspections of the aircraft after one of its flights made an emergency landing Saturday. Pieces of the casing of the Pratt & Whitney PW4000 engine rained down on suburban neighborhoods. United is among the carriers that has grounded the planes. The FAA administrator said in a statement Sunday that “the inspection interval should be stepped up for the hollow fan blades that are unique to this model of engine, used solely on Boeing 777 airplanes.”
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Renewed interest in student loan forgiveness from Congress or an executive order has given fraudsters a new hook in the latest iteration of the student loan scam. Borrowers receive calls and messages urging them to pay a fee or provide private information in exchange for “Biden student loan forgiveness” or “stimulus forgiveness.” Experts warn that scammers are getting more sophisticated by mixing fact with fiction in order to access student loan accounts and get between borrowers and their servicers. Find out what to look for to avoid a scam, what to do if you’ve been conned, and where to report fraudulent companies and calls.
The Simpsons are known for accurately predicting a lot of major pop-culture moments, and they might have done it again.
After the drama surrounded Ted Cruz and his trip to Cancun, maybe fans of the show looked back at an episode that aired in 1993 titled Marge In Chains.
In it, Springfield’s Mayor Joe Quimby has a press conference telling the public about a pandemic hitting his city.
It is later revealed that he made the announcement remotely while vacationing in the Caribbean.
The mayor’s blue outfit in the episode also looks similar to suits Ted Cruz has worn in the past.
What is one prediction that The Simpsons has nailed?
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer
Moet Hennessy is acquiring a 50% stake in rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z’s Champagne brand in an effort to up its cool factor and expand sales. Terms of the deal weren’t released Monday. Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, acquired Armand de Brignac in 2014. The brand, produced in France’s Champagne region, is known familiarly as Ace of Spades because of its distinctive label. Moet Hennessy President and CEO Philippe Schaus said Armand de Brignac breaks barriers and reflects contemporary ideas of luxury. Carter said the partnership will help Armand de Brignac grow and flourish.
