BET (Black Entertainment Television) co-founder Robert Johnson is noted as the first African American billionaire. Making pioneering strides in Black entertainment and paving the way for other Black billionaires like Oprah and Jay-Z. #BlackHistoryMonth
Much of the DMV is waking up to another dose of Old Man Winter, forcing lots of alterations to public school systems around the region. Here’s a list of what’s opened, closed, and virtual only.
Here’s a list of cancellations for Thursday
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
● Arlington Public Schools
. ● Culpeper County Public Schools
● Fairfax County Public Schools
● Fauquier County Public Schools
● Frederick County (Md.) Public Schools
● Loudoun County Public Schools
● Manassas City Public Schools
. ● Manassas Park City Schools
● Prince William County Public Schools
● Stafford County Public Schools
The following schools are virtual only Thursday:
● Alexandria City Public Schools
. ● Calvert County Public Schools
● D.C. Public Schools
. ● Falls Church City Public Schools
. ● Howard County Public Schools
● Montgomery County Public Schools
. ● Prince George’s County Public Schools
The Minds Matter virtual conference is this Saturday, February 20th
Black Girl Health Foundation presents Minds Matter DC, a livestream interaction workshops geared towards helping women to take control of their mental health. The event is Saturday, February 20th @ 11am. More information here:
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Black women excelling as “firsts” in their fields of endeavor.
When asked how his administration will handle the racial disparities in vaccine distribution, Biden explained that Blacks and Hispanics don’t know how to use the internet to find the locations to get the vaccines.
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The 40-year-old “Wild ‘N Out” host is already a father of 4, including twins Monroe and Moroccan, whom he shares with pop singer Mariah Carey.
He also has a 3-year-old son, Golden, and an infant daughter with his ex, Brittany Bell.
Matthew 6:16 | ESV
16 “And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.
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The reopening of county schools has been a point of contention between the PGCPS administration and the county teachers’ union.
The school system will send a survey to all families to select continued virtual learning for the remainder of the school year or hybrid instruction two days a week in April until the end of the school year. That survey must be completed by Sunday, February 28th.
The reopening of county schools has been a point of contention between the PGCPS administration and the county teachers’ union. Just last week, Prince George’s County Educator’s Association President Theresa Mitchell Dudley sent a list of demands before teachers were willing to return. The demands included updating HVAC systems at school buildings and providing sufficient PPE for teachers and students.
Limbaugh survived a number of health scares before dying of cancer.
The Rush Limbaugh Show drew a rabid fan base of so-called “Dittoheads.” At one point, restaurants from coast to coast set up “Rush Rooms” with Limbaugh’s show being piped in through speakers. Limbaugh is credited for fueling the rise of conservative talk on radio, generating millions of dollars in revenue for stations. His show is estimated to have attracted between 15-and-20 million listeners a week.
Limbaugh survived a number of health scares before dying of cancer. In 2001, Limbaugh said he was “100-percent, totally deaf” for all practical purposes. It’s not known what caused the deafness, but doctors were able to successfully restore most of his hearing through a cochlear implant. Limbaugh was divorced three times and was currently married to Kathryn Rogers since 2010. He does not have any children.
100 million Americans brace for more cold, ice and snow
Former Trump casino where stars played goes out with a bang.
The college festival is this Saturday February 20th and it’s virtual.
Parents grab your High School seniors. The Alfred Street Baptist Church Foundation’s 19th Annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities Festival is this Saturday and I have the details to get you in on the action. My guests are Rev. Dr. Howard John Wesley – Pastor of Alfred Street Baptist Church and Reggie McKnight – Google Cloud
The Alfred Street Baptist Church Foundation is partnering with Google Cloud in presenting the ASBC Foundation’s 19th Annual Historically Black Colleges an Universities Festival February 20th. For more information go here:
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Keeping Black and Brown girls thriving even as much of their world has been upended.
Tonight, on HUR@Home we take a look at keeping girls of color from sliding into crisis situations. My guest is Siobhan Davenport, President and CEO of Crittenton Services of Greater Washington.
A new report makes dozens of recommendations for improving the criminal justice system in the District of Columbia.
PBS Chief Programming Executive and General Manager, General Audience Programming announces the February 16th and 17th premiere of Dr. Henry Louis Gate’s series “The Black Church: This Is My Story, This Is My Song” that traces the 400-year-old story of the Black church in America, all the way down to its bedrock role as the site of African American survival and grace, organizing and resilience, thriving and testifying, autonomy and freedom, solidarity and speaking truth to power. It also features Gospel music’s finest traditional and contemporary music.
Rev. Dr. Cecelia Williams Bryant points out on Valentine’s Day that prayer and communion with God is key to successful marriages. In her book “Together: A Biblical Mediation and Guide for Covenant Marriage” she shows how African American couples can respond to today’s challenges and mental health issues. She also announced her new App, “Come To Me” whose many features will include a space for teens to pray for and with other teens.
Dem’s lawsuit accuses Trump of inciting deadly Capitol riot
Cost of a single Bitcoin exceeds $50,000 for first time
Police are asking any witnesses to the fatal crash to come forward.
Prince Harry and American actress Meghan Markle married at Windsor Castle in May 2018. Their son Archie was born a year later.
In a new statement posted Saturday, Harrison apologized again for defending the actions by a contestant that many consider offensive. “By excusing historical racism, I defended it,” he wrote.
As it began on a wintry Monday morning, hundreds of admirers of the pioneering Black actor lined up outside Harlem’s famed Abyssinian Baptist Church.
NEW YORK (AP) — People have traveled across the country and stood in a block-long line to pay respects to Cicely Tyson at a public viewing. As it began on a wintry Monday morning, hundreds of admirers of the pioneering Black actor lined up outside Harlem’s famed Abyssinian Baptist Church. Some said they had come from as far as Atlanta or Los Angeles to be there. The New York-born Tyson died Jan. 28, at age 96. In the 1960s, Tyson was the first Black woman to have a recurring role in a dramatic television series. She won Emmy Awards for 1974’s “The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman,” among many other accolades.
As part of our Black History Month celebration, 96.3 WHUR and WHUT-TV will present a special Black History Month edition of the Daily Drum with Harold Fisher “Her-story… Today’s Black Women Shattering Glass Ceilings.”
With the historic election of Vice President Kamala Harris, the world is seeing what many Black girls and women have long known, not even the sky is the limit for them. As part of our Black History Month celebration, 96.3 WHUR and WHUT-TV will present a special Black History Month edition of the Daily Drum with Harold Fisher “Her-story… Today’s Black Women Shattering Glass Ceilings.”
The 90-minute “Oprah With Meghan and Harry: A CBS Primetime Special” will air March 7, CBS announced Monday.
The virtual “She Conference” addressing Women’s Sexual Health is this Saturday
The She Conference is Saturday, February 20th from 10am to 2pm. It’s hosted by Heart to Hand, Inc., which is a non profit in Prince George’s County focused on sexual health and wellness. The conference is free. Register here:
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“When it comes to my father. The proof is in the pudding,” McKnight Jr. wrote. “If there are still people out there wasting their breath putting us down for speaking our truth, challenge them to question how they think they know our father better than us? Lol you know his body of work; we came from his actual nuts.”
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Jeremiah 29:11 | KJV
11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
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See how you can take advantage of free tax preparation.
United Way of the National Capital Area and the DC Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking are offering free and virtual tax preparation services to residents as they kick off the tax season. For more information go here:
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The vote will give the former president an historic second acquittal in an impeachment trial.
The vote will give the former president an historic second acquittal in an impeachment trial.
House Democrats, who voted a month ago to charge Trump with “incitement of insurrection,” needed two thirds of the Senate, or 67 votes, to convict him.
The Democrats argued in the short trial that Trump caused the violent attack by repeating for months the false claims that the election was stolen from him, and then telling his supporters gathered near the White House that morning to “fight like hell” to overturn his defeat. Five people died when they then laid siege to the Capitol.
Trump’s lawyers argued that the rioters acted on their own accord and that he was protected by freedom of speech, an argument that resonated with most Republicans. They said the case was brought on by Democrats’ “hatred” of Trump.
A Valentine’s Day weekend conversation.
Joy and Hope McGregor run Two Sisters Ranch upstate New York with their dad and longtime friend. When a handsome stranger comes to town to find inspiration to get over writer’s block, he learns how special Christmas on the ranch really is.
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They presented video montages of Democrats calling on supporters to “fight” for various political causes.
Married at First Sight heads down south to Atlanta. Season 12 is set to be the most romantic, diverse, and surprising season yet as ten brave-but-loveless singles meet their new spouse at the altar and enter a legally binding marriage at first sight.
There was a lot of talk about Chris and Paige from Married at First Sight. Well, Pastor Cal came clean about what the REAL DEAL is with Chris on this season of Married at First Sight- Atlanta.
Joshua 1:8 | NLT
8 Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do.
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Many states are currently dealing with vaccine shortages. Meanwhile, CVS and Walgreens stores across the country have started offering vaccines as of Friday.
How long do you think it will take to vaccinate everyone? Do you have a plan once your group is eligible?
Bachelorette alum Rachel Lindsay is teaming up with her Ghosted: Love Gone Missing co-host, Travis Mills, for brand new episodes of their investigative MTV series. Lindsay says that bingeing the series ahead of Valentine’s Day can actually be cathartic for those who watch.
#Ghosted #RachelLindsay
Look out world…Some of these single ladies are ready to mingle!
This might be the BEST LADIES’ NIGHT YET!!! These conversations are so much fun.. not to mention HOTTT!
What do women usually talk about when we get together? MEN! We talked about how some men don’t know how to handle Boss Women!
Then I brought up the TV show Married At First Sight! Would you do it? That’s when the comment section lit up!
Who’s single now? What are the best ways to meet someone if you’re single? How about the supermarket?
A free golf clinic for our youth
We’re exposing our youth to the game of golf, the next PGA champion could be you! My guest this morning is Walter Kirkland – Founding President of the 100 Black Men of Prince George’s County.
Woodmore Country Club is hosting a free golf clinic for kids in the DMV from ages 8-16. For more information go to: www.ccwoodmore.com
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Psalms 90:17 | ASV
17 And let the [a]favor of the Lord our God be upon us; And establish thou the work of our hands upon us; Yea, the work of our hands establish thou it.
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We’re bringing sexy back to Valentine’s Day.
Get Ready for Will Downing’s Mouth Watering ‘Chocolate’ from WHUR Streaming on Vimeo.
Valentine’s Day is traditionally a time for lovebirds to celebrate love. It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been together, it’s a time to show your sweetheart that you’re care; to give and receive gestures of love. Especially if you love CHOCOLATE!
So that you don’t fall into a rut for this significant day, Will gives great ideas of how to make this holiday stand out. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to make a lasting impression. In fact, Will Downing has a song all about that… and we play the video for you: A MILLION WAYS.
Well, he as ANOTHER significant song… It’s on his new CD, The Song Garden, and it’s Perfect for Valentine’s Day (Or every day, if you ask me) I’ll just let you watch it and draw your own sexy… I mean …draw your own conclusions. Hint: It’s for the grown folk! We’re giving you just a little taste of CHOCOLATE! Enjoy!
What are the signs?
Maryland Democrat Jamie Raskin called the First Amendment defense a smokescreen.
