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Election 2020

For Moderator Chris Wallace, Debate Was Runaway Train

“Chris Wallace’s debate performance tonight is a great reminder that kindergarten teachers are underpaid,” “The Daily Show” host Trevor Noah tweeted in the midst of the 90-minute encounter.

@Robinrazzi

Posted on Sep 30, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — For much of the opening presidential debate, moderator Chris Wallace looked like a man trying to stop a runaway train with his bare hands.

The contest between President Donald Trump and Vice President Joe Biden was chaotic from start to finish. With interruptions and interjections, Trump tried to throw his Democratic opponent off stride. Pleas, increasingly frustrated and loud, were the only tools Wallace had at his disposal to try to maintain control.

“Please let him speak, Mr. President,” Wallace tried more than once. The Fox News host pointed out he was the moderator, that he was the one to ask questions, that he hated to raise his voice but would. He reminded the president that his campaign had agreed to the ground rules.

For much of the time, it was futile.

“Chris Wallace’s debate performance tonight is a great reminder that kindergarten teachers are underpaid,” “The Daily Show” host Trevor Noah tweeted in the midst of the 90-minute encounter.

There was near unanimous disgust from commentators after the debate was over. Some, like CNN’s Wolf Blitzer, wondered openly if the two remaining scheduled debates between the two men would actually happen. CBS ran an instant poll of viewers and found 69% considered it annoying and just 17% found it informative.

Twitter was ablaze with complaints that Wallace had lost control, while some defenders wondered whether there was really anything he could do.

“Chris Wallace did not act as a moderator, Donald Trump did not act as a debater,” said MSNBC host Nicolle Wallace — no relation. “Donald Trump was the abuser and Chris Wallace was among the abused.”

Wallace tried to ask pointed questions to both men. He effectively asked Trump three times whether he accepted climate change, while also asking Biden whether his proposals to help the environment would hurt the economy. He asked Trump why his administration sought to end racial sensitivity training in government, and questioned Biden about whether he should be using his influence to stop violence in a city like Portland, Oregon.

Despite the preparation, Wallace sometimes seemed to give up. At one point he told Trump he was going to ask a question about race, “but if you want to answer something else, you can.”

He would occasionally cut short answers or discussions that had a chance of being productive because he simply wanted to end the bickering and move on.

Wallace said before the debate that he would not take on a role of fact-checker and held to that. But that left both candidates accusing the other of lying several times and the viewer without any recourse to tell who was telling the truth.

“It’s been an interesting hour and a half,” he said at the end.

NBC News veteran Andrea Mitchell called the debate a disgrace. NBC’s Chuck Todd called it a train wreck. CNN’s Jake Tapper called it “a hot mess inside a dumpster fire inside a train wreck.”

“Trump’s strategy tonight was to interrupt, to try to steamroll not only his opponent but also the moderator who was unable to keep control of the two candidates,” said CBS News’ Norah O’Donnell. “I think the question we’re all asking tonight is, ‘Can we really have two more of these?’”

Fox News Channel’s Brit Hume described Trump as a “bucking bronco.” He said it was the type of performance that would appeal to the president’s fans, but he didn’t know whether it would expand his support.

“If strength was what you were looking for, maybe you’d see him as the winner,” Hume said.

Wallace, host of “Fox News Sunday,” is the only one of the three moderators with experience in a general election presidential debate, and he had drawn wide praise for handling the third contest between Trump and Hillary Clinton in 2016. The other two scheduled moderators — Kristen Welker of NBC News and C-SPAN host Steve Scully — have never done it before.

Even before the night was through, there was talk about whether moderators should have the authority to cut off the microphone of one candidate while the other is talking, a potential landmine that will have supporters questioning if it can be done fairly.

“It takes a lion tamer in a debate with Donald Trump, and you needed 10 lion tamers tonight,” said ABC’s Martha Raddatz. “I think Chris Wallace tried. I think at some point you just have to stop it. It was not a presidential debate. It was mud wrestling.”

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Associated Press television writer Lynn Elber in Los Angeles contributed to this report.

Entertainment

Rihanna Wants To Cheer Up A Troubled World With Fashion Show

The Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 2, with musical performances and dancers along with models, was filmed in September in Los Angeles and will drop Friday exclusively on Amazon Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories. It’s the line’s second turn on the streaming platform.

@Robinrazzi

Posted on Sep 30, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — With help from Lizzo, Travis Scott, Rosalia and some of the biggest names in modeling, Rihanna said she decided to forge ahead with a new digital-only Savage X Fenty lingerie show to bring something good into a troubled world.

Insofar as well-priced intimates in a broad range of sizes can achieve that goal.

“There’s a lot going on in the world right now and I relate to all of it,” the superstar and fashion icon told The Associated Press during a recent round of interviews. “People need a little bit of hope, they need a little bit of happiness, and if we can bring a smile to their face and a little bit of fun while they’re stuck at home, it’s a desire and an honor to be a part of that.”

Rihanna has quickly made a name for the company, launching Savage X Fenty in 2018 with splashy, performance-based shows before large (very excited) live crowds.

For the first time, there’s something for men, thanks to Christian Combs’ appearance in last year’s show with chunky bling around his neck, a bare chest and some ultra-tight skivvies as a disembodied voice purred: “Dirty. Nasty. Dirty. Nasty.”

Combs designed some boxers worthy of all gender expressions to debut with pajamas and trunks in knits and satin for the Fall 2020 collection, all of which will be available for purchase Friday on Amazon Fashion and SavageX.com.

“I didn’t want this to be a boxers-are-for-men type situation and then we have to make a female version,” said Rihanna, dressed in plunging black leather and fishnet stockings with large crosses around her neck. “I love wearing boxer briefs and when I saw him wear them in the show last year, a lot of people were really excited, our customers were excited.”

Rihanna has proven her commitment to inclusive representation when presenting Savage X Fenty in her use of models in a range of sizes and shapes and across a broad spectrum of skin tones. Since the beginning, the line has been available from 32A to 42H in bras and XS to 3X in undies and sleepwear.

In addition to Combs’ contributions, new looks for her third Savage X Fenty show include her own doodles embroidered into some pieces, along with lacy lingerie with oversize floral designs and high-voltage color in silhouettes and styles intended for day-to-night wear.

Other performers include Bad Bunny, with Combs, Rihanna pal Cara Delevingne, Bella Hadid, Big Sean, Normani and Irina Shayk among her models. Willow Smith, Paris Hilton and Demi Moore will model as newcomers this year.

Like Savage X Fenty, Rihanna’s embrace of diversity was expressed in 2017, when she launched Fenty Beauty with 40 shades of matte foundation, from the palest of pale to deep, deep brown with cool undertones. The company has been wildly successful, and her offerings have expanded, including a skin care line, Fenty Skin.

She’s also been busy regularly rolling out luxury wear for Fenty at LVMH.

Savage X Fenty, Rihanna said, is “one of those spaces” where “inclusivity is part of the brand, always.” As the Black Lives Matter movement and fight for social justice continue to play out throughout the U.S. and the world, she said she’ll continue to build on her commitment.

“We don’t believe in division. We do not believe in excluding anyone,” she said. “That’s been our message from day one and it’s not going to change now because everyone is having that realization.”

Rihanna added: “We started this company on a Black woman’s back.”

Election 2020

GirlTrek: Black Women And The Vote

One of the largest health movement and nonprofit organizations for black women and girls, GirlTrek is relaunching its get-out-the-vote effort.

Harold Fisher

Posted on Sep 30, 2020

On the same night as the first presidential debate… this is the perfect time to talk about a crucial issue for all of us. Voting! One of the largest health movement and nonprofit organizations for black women and girls, GirlTrek is relaunching its get-out-the-vote effort. I’m talking to Ebony Andrews – National Director of Strategic Initiatives for GirlTrek.

CORONAVIRUS

Happiest Place On Earth Handing Out Pink Slips

Disney is laying off thousands of workers as pandemic hits the company deeper in the pockets.

Posted on Sep 30, 2020

(Wednesday, September 30, 2020) – The coronavirus pandemic has taken a huge toll on the so-called happiest place on earth. Disney is announcing that because of the economic impact of COVID-19 it is laying off 28,000 workers at its theme parks in Florida and California.

The cuts impact about 67% of the part-time workers. Disney’s parks and resorts division has more than 100,000 employees. In a statement released yesterday the chairman of Disney Josh D’Amaro said “the staffing cuts were necessary because of the prolonged impact of coronavirus on business. That included limited capacity due to physical distancing requirements and the continued uncertainty regarding the duration of the pandemic.”

Election 2020

Chaos In Cleveland… Presidential Debate Called Hot Mess

Presidential candidates trade insults and jabs at first debate

Posted on Sep 30, 2020

Washington, D.C. (Wednesday, September 30, 2020) – Hours after what many are calling the most tumultuous presidential debate ever, both sides are claiming victory this morning. President Donald Trump and Democratic Presidential Challenger Joe Biden traded jabs last night at the Cleveland Campus of Case Western Reserve University on a variety of topics, including race relations, the economy, COVID-19, and the integrity of voting.

The bickering and rudeness often overwhelmed veteran broadcaster and moderator Chris Wallace who had to repeatedly plead with the candidates to stop interrupting each other. At one point, Biden said to Trump, “will you shut up, man.”

One of the big topics was race relations with Trump refusing to denounce white nationalists. Biden decried “the systemic injustice in this country” and blasted Trump for turning lose federal officers using chemical irritants on protesters as he made a photo op at Lafayette Square during the height of the George Floyd protests at Black Lives Matter Plaza in N.W., D.C. earlier this year.

Moderator Wallace pressed Trump to denounce White supremacists with Biden specifically naming “The Proud Boys.” Trump responded this way. “The Proud Boys, stand back and standby. But I’ll tell you what, I’ll tell you what, somebody’s got to do something about antifa and the left,” said Trump.

The 90-minute face-off was the first of three between Biden and Trump. The next debate is scheduled for October 15th.

Taking It To The Streets

The Benefits of Children Playing Music

“Keep Music Alive” his hosting it’s 5ht Annual “Kids Music Day”

Bobby Gailes

Posted on Sep 30, 2020

Keep Music Alive will celebrate its 5^th Annual Kids Music Day this October. I have the details of how you and your children can reap the educational, therapeutic and social benefits of playing music. My guest this morning is Vincent James – President and Co-Founder of Keep Music Alive

Keep Music Alive will celebrate the 5^th Annual Kids Music Day in October by partnering with 1000s of schools to hold a special event to promote the benefits of children playing music. For more information go here:

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Election 2020

Preview of 1st Presidential Debate

A battle for The White House in the pandemic age.

Harold Fisher

Posted on Sep 29, 2020

It will be the most unusual presidential debate in modern history. The first Trump/Biden debate will be socially distant, no handshaking and fewer than 100 audience members. It is a battle for The White House in the pandemic age. We’re previewing the issues and looking at what’s at stake for African Americans.

Guests:

Authorized by April Reign — April Reign, Political Analyst, Host, “What’s At Stake” Web Series

Authorized by Chris Metzler — Dr. Chris Metzler, GOP Analyst, Author, “Divided We Stand: The Search for America’s Soul”

Entertainment

Milan Fashion Gives Small Opening To Black Lives Matter

‘’Many kids are writing to thank me, saying they have rediscovered their trust, and they had hope,” Ngomo said. “I know we are trendy now. I am not sure next year we will have all this light on the project. I want to be positive and believe this is a next step.’’

@Robinrazzi

Posted on Sep 29, 2020

MILAN (AP) — When asked why there aren’t more people of color in the Italian fashion industry, officials have cited a lack of candidates in homogeneous Italy. Five African-born designers in Italy want to put that view to rest with their inclusion on the official Milan Fashion Week calendar Sunday.

Fabiola Manirakiza came to Italy after her parents were killed in her native Burundi in 1972. For her Made-in-Italy Kiza label, she incorporates patterns from her Bantu tribe, as taught by an elder sister, into her Western tailored silhouette, the influence of the Italian family who raised her.

’’It is not just Italy that needs to see, it is the whole world,” said Manikrazia, whose creations were among those featured in the video presentation titled “We Are Made in Italy. Italy is Made of Us.”

The official Black Lives Matter in Italian fashion event is a first step in a process that Stella Jean, the only Black designer belonging to Italy’s prestigious fashion council, hopes will bring real diversity to the creative and decision-making centers of Italian fashion to combat racism in the industry.

Another critical step was the launch of a think tank last week bringing together top fashion houses on the council with Black creatives. But Jean said there remains resistance to the campaign she has launched with U.S. designer Edward Buchanan and Michelle Ngomo, founder of Afro Fashion Week Milano, with pressure on them to abandon it.

Italy’s relatively small African-origin population, which government statistics put at around 1.2 million, has rendered it mostly invisible in the country of some 60 million, with no well-known faces in the political class or on television — and few behind the closed doors of Italian fashion.

Jean and her colleagues began pushing the industry to make concrete moves toward diversifying Italian fashion after major houses showed social media support for the Black Lives Matter protests over racial equality and police brutality during the summer. After many racially charged gaffes in recent years, they also are asking for an accounting of the numbers of people of color working inside the system.

“No one is looking to stand back and blame you for the current situation,” Jean said in introductory remarks to the think tank, made available to The Associated Press. ‘’Instead we are asking you to be part of the solution starting today. Racism in Italy … is a very unique case study. It doesn’t resemble the type that exists with our European neighbors and it also differs greatly from the American kind. This however doesn’t render it less harmful or discriminative, only different.’’

Jean told The Associated Press that the few companies whose representatives spoke discussed activities to support Black minorities in the United States and other causes ’’but completely avoiding the point of our discussion: Black minority in Italy.”

“I must say with all sincerity that the silence of the representatives of the colossal Made-in-Italy brands left a lasting bitter and embarrassing impression,” Jean said. ‘’In total astonishment, it struck me that greatness and global commercial authority does not always correspond to an equally grand sense of responsibility to humanity.’’

On a positive note, the fashion council had agreed to implement six reform points by February, she said. The council also agreed to provide scholarships and mentorships to fashion students of color. And she hopes that the time spent listening will lead to greater participation next time.

The head of Italy’s fashion council, Carlo Capasa, called the meeting ’’interesting and instructive,” and that the brand representatives were there to mostly listen. ’’There was no reason for friction,″ he said.

Calling the meeting, ’’a beginning,” he told the AP the council will continue to work on diversity points of its nearly year-old diversity manifesto, including the commitment that diversity is an asset. He confirmed that the think tank would continue to meet periodically.

The brands participating were Armani, Zegna, Bottega Veneta, Etro, Gucci, Prada, Valentino and Ferragamo. The Kering conglomerate, which owns Gucci and Bottega Veneta, and the OTB group, which owns Marni and Diesel also participated.

A planned closing statement was never issued.

But Miuccia Prada, during the video presentation of next spring’s collection, emphasized the importance of inclusivity, along with sustainability. She acknowledged the need to ’’really embrace it,” adding ’’which is what I decided to do, not only declaring it, but trying, little by little, to be better.″

The participants in the Black Lives Matter event have worked in other trades or professions before following their fashion dreams. Most have submitted resumes to fashion companies, with no response, and some have seen professional doors fail to open after promising meetings, without explanation.

Joy Meribe, born in Nigeria and with an Italian Masters in business, studied fashion in Italy so she could alter garments she was selling through her blog on African fashion designers, and realized she had the knack herself. Her collection, Modaf Designs, uses African prints on silk and cotton instead of the traditional wax cloth, making them easier to wear and integrate into a Western wardrobe.

Claudia Gisele Ntsama, originally from Cameroon, has supported herself cleaning houses to pursue her dream of becoming a fashion designer, unveiling in Milan fantastical swirling pieces made mostly of raw hemp.

Ngomo, who discovered the five designers, said she feels a great responsibility also to young people of color in Italy who have been inspired by the initiatives.

NEWS

Investigators Finish Probe Into Rayshard Brooks’ Shooting

Brooks’ death sparked renewed demonstrations in Atlanta.

Harold Fisher

Posted on Sep 29, 2020

ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has completed its probe into the shooting death of Rayshard Brooks, more than three months after the Black man was fatally shot by a white officer outside a fast food restaurant in Atlanta. Agency spokesperson Nelly Miles confirmed to news outlets Monday that the findings from the investigation have been turned over to the Atlanta Police Department and Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard. Howard has already charged two officers involved in the June 12 incident. Brooks’ death sparked renewed demonstrations in Atlanta after turbulent protests following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis in May.

NEWS

Kentucky AG To Release Grand Jury Tapes In Breonna Taylor case

A grand jury member sued to have the record of the proceedings opened to the public.

Harold Fisher

Posted on Sep 29, 2020

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s attorney general has agreed to comply with a judge’s order to release the recordings of the secret grand jury proceeding that considered charges against police involved in the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor. A grand jury member sued to have the record of the proceedings opened to the public. Attorney General Daniel Cameron has acknowledged that he never asked the grand jury to consider homicide charges against police in Taylor’s killing. He revealed in a statement Monday that wanton endangerment was the only charge his prosecutors recommended. The grand jury ultimately indicted one officer for firing bullets that entered the home of Taylor’s neighbors.

Entertainment

Q&A: Copeland Looks To Her Youth In New Kids Book ‘Bunheads’

Now “Miss Bradley” — Cynthia Bradley — is one of the key characters in Copeland’s new children’s book, “Bunheads,” a story based on Copeland’s own youth and introduction to ballet.

@Robinrazzi

Posted on Sep 29, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Misty Copeland has long told the story of the childhood ballet teacher who recognized her talent and took the young dancer, then 13, from the cramped motel room she was living in to stay in her own house for three years, so she could continue her training.

Now “Miss Bradley” — Cynthia Bradley — is one of the key characters in Copeland’s new children’s book, “Bunheads,” a story based on Copeland’s own youth and introduction to ballet.

In “Bunheads,” the story of young Misty’s first ballet class and first dance production (the classic ballet “Coppelia”), the celebrated ballerina not only pays tribute to key figures in her youth, but explores themes of camaraderie among dancers, the need for a support system, and the importance of having the confidence to try something new. Confidence is a quality Copeland says was often lacking in her journey from a childhood of modest means in California to becoming the most famous ballerina in America — and the first female Black principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre.

Copeland sat down recently, via Zoom of course, to discuss her new book — her second children’s book, after “Firebird” — as well as what she’s been doing during the pandemic, with theaters shut. She also spoke of the influence she hopes the Black Lives Matter movement will have on the overwhelmingly white world of classical ballet.

The interview has been edited and condensed for length.

AP: What inspired this new book?

MC: The characters are all people I have in my life to this day. I wanted to be able to show a perspective that’s not often depicted in film and television and books, about the camaraderie and relationships that dancers have with each other, even from a young age. That’s been such a big part of my growth as an individual and as a dancer.

AP: Who’s the character of “Cat” based upon?

MC: She was my best friend. Her name is Catalina. She’s a young Mexican-American, aspiring ballerina. I was such an introverted child. And I started ballet so late, at 13. I remember the first time I walked into the ballet studio at Miss Bradley’s, Catalina was the first person to come to me and kind of break that ice.

AP: Tell us about Miss Bradley.

MC: My family was living in a motel and we were really struggling financially. It was really difficult for my mom … with six children as a single parent, (to have) me in ballet classes. It got to a point where it was just too much. And Cynthia had no idea I was living in a motel. I told her I would have to quit, and she drove me home and was stunned by the whole situation. She had driven away after dropping me off. She turned back around. She knocked on the door and she asked my mom if I could live with her and train with her, because she had so much belief in my talent and ability to become a professional.

AP: What are some of the themes you want to get across to young people?

MC: Acknowledging and being okay with the fact that if you don’t have the confidence to believe in yourself on your own, that it’s something that you can gain … from having a support system around you. It’s been difficult for me throughout my life. And I know it’s difficult for a lot of young people to accept and understand that you can’t do everything on your own, and you’re going to have days when you’re not strong.

AP: By the way, what are “bunheads”?

MC: It’s a term of endearment. When you see those little girls, you can spot them from a mile away, they have buns on their head. They’re wearing their jean shorts over their tights, they’ve got to make it to class on time and don’t have time to change. Those are the bunheads.

AP: The pandemic has hit the dance world hard, as with all the arts. What have you been doing since March?

MC: There hasn’t been a lot of dancing. I experienced an injury to my back right before we went into quarantine. So a lot of this has been recovery for me physically. But it’s (also) been a moment where I could step back and really focus in a way I haven’t been able to on so many projects. I have a production company. I’m writing more books.

CORONAVIRUS

Worldwide COVID-19 Deaths Top 1M

Coronavirus fatalities top a staggering one-million cases as fear increases the death toll is steadily climbing worldwide.

Posted on Sep 29, 2020

(Tuesday, September 29th) – Another dubious milestone reached overnight in the coronavirus pandemic. The worldwide death toll now tops one-million with over 207,000 of those deaths here in the United States.

The U.S. accounts for 1 out of 5 fatalities worldwide. That’s far more than any other country despite its wealth and medical resources. Brazil comes in 2nd with over 140,000 deaths.

“It’s not just a number. It’s human beings. It’s people we love,” said Dr. Howard Markel, a professor of medical history at the University of Michigan. Markel made that statement to the Associated Press, sharing his 84-year-old mother died in February from complications of COVID-19.

The virus first appeared late last year in patients hospitalized in the Chinese city of Wuhan.

Entertainment

Steve Harvey Talks Show Revival On Facebook Watch, NBC Split

It didn’t take long for Harvey to seal a deal with Facebook Watch and launch the new talk show “Steve on Watch.” The first season debuted at the beginning of 2020 with strong numbers, and has already started releasing episodes of the second season, which premiered this month on the streaming platform.

@Robinrazzi

Posted on Sep 29, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Having his daytime talk show canceled by NBC last year hasn’t stopped Steve Harvey.

While he waited for a new opportunity, the comedian continued to make his presence regularly felt on TV as the host of “Family Feud” and as an emcee for multiple recurring jobs, including the annual Miss Universe pageant.

The new season was taped from Harvey’s Atlanta home in a newly constructed set to adapt to the coronavirus pandemic. The production features about 50 live virtual audience members through Zoom as Harvey delves into human interest stories, viral sensations and interviews with celebrity guests including Gabrielle Union, Jack Black and Steph Curry.

In an interview with The Associated Press, Harvey opened up about his split with NBC, how Facebook has given him more creative control and his thoughts on Ellen DeGeneres, a fellow talk show host who was accused of having a toxic work environment.

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AP: What were your initial thoughts after NBC canceled your talk show?

Harvey: One of my buddies called me and said “Maybe you should do a letter writing campaign?” I said “No, I’m not going to do that.” People would say you should go up there and talk to them and sit down. I’m not doing none of that. I move on. I was on a talk show for seven years… Seven’s a good run.

AP: Why weren’t you stressed over NBC’s decision?

Harvey: My life is a testament to people who are watching me, especially young people. Life evolves all the time and it always changes. You got two things you can do with change: You can react to the change or you could participate in the change. I don’t react. I participate. I saw it coming. They had leaked it a year before that they were going to let the show go and replace it. I just went to work. I just kept on doing what I was doing. Sometimes when you get rid of something good, you might end up getting rid of yourself.

AP: Your facial expression is saying a lot right now…

Harvey: You got to be careful. I’m one of God’s favorites. You’ve got to be careful how you handle me.

AP: Do you have more creative control at Facebook?

Harvey: Absolutely. They understood. Let’s just take away all of the trimmings and let’s get to what this guy really does. Let’s play to his strong suits. They come up with a format where I can do just that. These human-interest stories, I do well with everyday people. I talk to people on different levels.

AP: How did your relationship with Facebook come together?

Harvey: I don’t really know how the talks initiated. I think when they heard that I was leaving NBC, I think between them and IMG (Harvey’s producing partner), some conversations started. I was doing really well digitally out there. I was actually getting more visitors and more views on my digital platform than I was on the TV show. I think the global recognition kind of put the two of us together.

AP: According to Facebook, your first season had 22 million unique viewers. Did that give you confirmation about your show?

Harvey: I never lost faith in the process of who I am as a talent or what I’m able to do with the right team around me. Facebook Watch did a really smart thing. They surrounded me with top quality people. It was nothing wrong when the show got canceled on NBC. It was nothing wrong with it at all. The numbers were what they were. Anybody else could stay on TV with that. Trust and believe they can. Those same shows is on there with that number and a lesser number and still on TV.

AP: What’s you biggest takeaway from the ordeal?

Harvey: I’m here to inspire people to never give up. When the door closes in your face, quit standing there beating on the door. Some doors close for a reason. My time at NBC was what it was. It was a good time. I learned a lot. It really opened the door to come to Facebook and do something that hadn’t been done before…. to take a full-fledged talk show and put it on the digital form.

AP: What did you think of allegations against Ellen DeGeneres, one of which claimed that racially insensitive remarks were made?

Harvey: She don’t need to let people drag her reputation down like this. The Ellen DeGeneres that I know…. Let me put it to you this way. I don’t care who don’t like it. I’m a 63-year-old Black man. I know racism. I don’t care where it is, you can’t fool me with it. You can’t fake me with it. You can’t slide it behind me. I’ve been around Ellen way too many times… Ellen DeGeneres is one of the coolest people I’ve ever met in this business.

CORONAVIRUS

James Patterson Awards $500 Grants To Thousands Of Teachers

“Whether students are learning virtually at home or in the classroom, the importance of keeping them reading cannot be underscored enough,” Patterson said in a statement Tuesday.

@Robinrazzi

Posted on Sep 29, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of schoolteachers will receive $500 grants from author James Patterson to help students build reading skills, especially as schools struggle to adapt to the coronavirus pandemic.

“Whether students are learning virtually at home or in the classroom, the importance of keeping them reading cannot be underscored enough,” Patterson said in a statement Tuesday.

“Reading teaches kids empathy, gives them an escape when they most need it, helps them grapple with harsh realities, and perhaps most importantly, will remind them that they are not alone — even if they’re unable to see their teachers, classmates and friends in-person,” he said.

The grant program is administered by Patterson and by Scholastic Book Clubs, which will provide teachers 500 club points to go with the $500 from Patterson. Out of more than 100,000 applicants, 5,000 teachers will receive grants and club points.

Tuesday’s announcement marks the sixth installment in the Patterson Partnership for building home and school libraries. Patterson, one of the world’s best-selling novelists, has given more than $11 million to teachers, along with millions he has given to bookstores, libraries and literacy organizations.

Election 2020

Voter Information Forum

The Links, Incorporated is hosting a virtual forum tomorrow evening at 7pm.

Bobby Gailes

Posted on Sep 29, 2020

The Links Incorporated is hosting a virtual Get Out the Vote Forum tomorrow and they want everyone to join in on this crucial discussion. My guest is Elizabeth Williams – Chair of the DMV Chapter of The Links, Incorporated

The District of Columbia, Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) Chapters of The Links, Incorporated will host a voter information forum on Wednesday, September 30 at 7:00 PM, entitled, “Vote Like Your Life Depends on it…Because it Does”. The goal for this event is to get more local residents registered to vote, provide voter education and increase voter participation in the November 2020 election.

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WHUR

Focusing on Men’s Health

A cautionary tale has prompted us to have a conversation about men’s health.

Harold Fisher

Posted on Sep 28, 2020

Some of you know this. Some of you may not. A few days after covering The March On Washington… I went to an urgent care office for a routine COVID-19 test It was negative… but what they did find was high blood pressure. An unpleasant surprise… but I felt fine. They sent me to an emergency room It was not my preference. It turned into an overnight hospital stay and afterwards I was forced to focus on an issue that I didn’t know i had. A

Dr. Mark Johnson, Chair, Department of Community & Family Medicine, Howard University

NEWS

Louisville Curfew To End Today

Louisville drops curfew; legislator questions rioting law

Harold Fisher

Posted on Sep 28, 2020

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A curfew is being lifted in Louisville, Kentucky, where many people have been arrested for refusing to stop their nighttime protests after a grand jury’s decision not to charge officers in the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor. Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer said in a statement that he decided to allow the curfew to expire as of 6:30 a.m. Monday. Meanwhile, a state lawmaker says she will propose changing Kentucky’s legal definition of rioting after Democratic state Rep. Attica Scott was charged with a felony rioting count while participating in Louisville protests for racial justice. Taylor was shot multiple times March 13 when police entered her home during a narcotics raid.

HUR@Home

Dr. Maurice Watson Gives Back To Students; Keith Wonderboy Johnson Checks In

Dr. Maurice Watson gives back to area students while Keith Wonderboy Johnson checks in.

Jacquie Gales Webb

Posted on Sep 28, 2020

Dr. Maurice Watson is Pastor of the Metropolitan Baptist Church. His congregation held a backpack drive to benefit students of William Paca Elementary. They are still in need of 300 more backpacks. If you’re able to assist, please reach out to the church for more information on how you can help.

Keith Wonderboy Johnson talked about his song, “Try Jesus” to help people get through the coronavirus pandemic as well as “Something Is Happening” with Gloria Wilson that is from a movie entitled, “Negative Exposure.” He told me he plans to produce a new song in the Go-Go style. We can’t wait to hear that!

HUR@Home

A BET Rewind featuring the stars of SCREEN SCENE

“If it’s on the Screen, we are definitely on the Scene!”

Posted on Sep 28, 2020

It was old home week for me, as I was joined by my former BET colleagues. Harold McCoo and Kathy Andrews took us all down memory lane. Kathy shared stories of best and worst moments with Laurence Fishburne. Harold described how Denzel Washington looked out for him. But the funniest moments came when it was revealed what Harold is most famous for. He’s the reluctant star of YouTube.

HUR@Home

A Night Of Comedians with J. Anthony Brown and Tony Baker

These guys are hilarious and it was great to learn how they process.

Posted on Sep 28, 2020

The night started with an animated conversation with comedian, actor, entrepreneur, J. Anthony Brown. So glad he found time for us as he’s got so much going on, co-hosting a daily morning show on the Steve Harvey Morning Show. He’s starring in a new Tyler Perry sitcom on BET, “Assisted Living!” We talked about many things, including how after several long months battling leukemia, he’s grateful to God he’s now cancer free.

We then welcomed the hilarious and multi talented comedian, Tony Baker. He captured most of our attention from his hilarious animal videos on Instagram. Tony took us through a little journey of how he became the voice of the animals. It really is fun to watch. He is “spot on” with the sound effects and everything! I’m surprised that Disney hasn’t swept him up to do voiceovers for animation. It’s just a matter of time.

NEWS

$20M Settlement In PG Police Shooting of Handcuffed Man

Family of William Green reaches $20 million dollar settlement with Prince George’s County

Posted on Sep 28, 2020

Largo, Maryland (Monday, September 28, 2020) – Prince George’s County has reached a $20 million settlement with the family of William Green. He’s the unarmed Black man fatally shot by officer Michael Owen, Jr. last January while handcuffed in a police cruiser.

County Executive Angela Alsobrooks made the settlement announcement this morning while joined by the Green family along with their attorney Billy Murphy. “This settlement in no way makes up for the loss experienced by Mr. Green’s mother, children and family,” said Alsobrooks. “However, when we are wrong, and we need to take responsibility, we will. When we need to make reforms in our police department, we will; and in circumstances where we must defend our department, we will.”

The officer accused of fatally shooting Green has since been fired and now faces a barrage of charges. Owen was arrested not long after the shooting and charged with second degree murder, voluntary and involuntary manslaughter, first-degree assault, and use of a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence.

On the evening of January 27, Prince George’s County Police took Mr. Green into custody following a series of car collisions. Mr. Green was subsequently handcuffed behind his back and placed in the front passenger seat of Prince George’s County Police Department Corporal Michael Owen’s cruiser. A short time later, Owen fired seven shots from inside his police cruiser, six of which struck Mr. Green, killing him. It was initially stated by the officer that Green, who was handcuffed, attempted to gain control of his weapon, but use-of-force specialists within the department were unable to corroborate that. Owen was charged with murder and taken into custody less than 24 hours after the shooting.

“The number here reflected the heinous nature, the brutal nature, the senseless nature of what happened to Mr. Green,” said Murphy.

Taking It To The Streets

The MLK Library Reopens

There are several ways to access services the MLK Memorial Library has to offer.

Bobby Gailes

Posted on Sep 28, 2020

After a 3 year $211 million modernization, the MLK Library is opening up its doors again virtually to the public. Here’s you chance to see what the new library looks like and how the library will operate under the COVID-19 guidelines. My guest is Richard Reyes-Gavilan – Executive Director of DC Public Library

The MLK Library will reopen after a 3-year $211 million modernization. There will be a reopening virtual ceremony allowing people to take part. For more information go here:

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CORONAVIRUS

20-Year-Olds Highest New COVID-19 Infections

The average age of persons with the coronavirus is getting youngers

Posted on Sep 27, 2020

Washington, D.C. (Friday, September 25, 2020) – A new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that the median age of people with the coronavirus in the United States is getting younger. Persons in their 20s now account for more cases than any other age group with 20 percent of the infections.

Americans in their 30s make up the 2nd largest group of COVID-19 cases. Meanwhile, the number of infections in persons 40 and older appears to be steadily decreasing.

PODCASTS

The Pandemic and Your Personal Finances

We’re talking about strategies to keep your finances intact in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Harold Fisher

Posted on Sep 25, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way nearly all of us conduct our lives in some way. For many of us… it has changed our personal finances. According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, of the 20 million jobs lost in April, 55% of the cuts impacted women. Even if you did not lose your job, how you spend and save has changed. We’re talking about strategies to keep your finances intact in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Michelle Singletary, Columnist, “The Color of Money”, The Washington Post

CORONAVIRUS

Va Governor Ralph Northam and Wife Test Positive for COVID-19

Virginia’s Governor and wife are isolating for next 10 days after testing positive for the coronavirus

Posted on Sep 25, 2020

Richmond, VA (Friday, September 25, 2020) – Another indication that the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t over. Virginia Governor Ralph Northam and his wife have tested positive for the coronavirus. The governor’s office made the announcement this morning, saying it appears Northam doesn’t have any symptoms, but his wife is experiencing mild symptoms.

The Northams tested positive yesterday after learning earlier in the week that one of their residential staff members had the virus. The couple is said to be in good spirits and will isolate for the next 10 days. ” As I’ve been reminding Virginians throughout this crisis, COVID-19 is very real and very contagious,” Northam said.

The Executive Mansion and Patrick Henry Office Building are closed today for deep cleaning.

PODCASTS

Breonna Taylor, Grand Juries and Justice

We continue to examine the impact of the grand jury decision, protests and what justice means, going forward.

Harold Fisher

Posted on Sep 24, 2020

Benjamin Crump, the Breonna Taylor family attorney, is questioning the grand jury process in the case that led to her death. We continue to examine the impact of the grand jury decision, protests and what justice means, going forward.

A. Scott Bolden, Attorney & Political Analyst

Aprill O. Turner, Vice President, Campaign for Youth Justice

NEWS

McConnell, Pelosi Dispute Trump, Vow Peaceful Power Transfer

President Donald Trump declined to commit to a peaceful transfer of power if he loses the Nov. 3 presidential election.

Harold Fisher

Posted on Sep 24, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional leaders, including Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are pushing back after President Donald Trump declined to commit to a peaceful transfer of power if he loses the Nov. 3 presidential election. McConnell vowed an “orderly transition” as has been done since the nation’s founding. Pelosi said she trusts voters.

On Thursday, the White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said the president will accept the results of a “free and fair election.” She insisted, as Trump does, that there is a potential for many fraudulent ballots. Still, the response from Capitol Hill was unequivocal, that lawmakers expect a peaceful transition, if Trump loses.

NEWS

Officials Plead For Calm After Breonna Taylor Protests

A new round of demonstrations in U.S. cities expected tonight.

Harold Fisher

Posted on Sep 24, 2020

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Authorities are pleading for calm while activists are vowing to fight on in Kentucky’s largest city after a gunman wounded two police officers during anguished protests over the decision not to charge officers for killing Breonna Taylor. A new round of demonstrations in U.S. cities was set off by outrage over a grand jury’s failure to bring homicide charges against the officers who burst into the Black woman’s apartment six months ago. The state attorney general said the investigation showed officers were acting in self-defense when they responded to gunfire from Taylor’s boyfriend. Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer insisted Thursday that violence won’t cure his city’s pain.

CORONAVIRUS

US Parents Delaying Preschool And Kindergarten Amid Pandemic

@Robinrazzi

Posted on Sep 24, 2020

MISSION, Kan. (AP) — Claire Reagan was feeling overwhelmed as her oldest child’s first day of kindergarten approached and with a baby on the way. The 5-year-old boy has autism, and she worried he would struggle with juggling in-person and virtual learning, and that she wouldn’t have enough time to give him the help he needs.

So she decided to wait a year before sending him to school.

“I was stressed about everything and then thought ‘Why does he need to start kindergarten?’ And it was like a weight was lifted,” said Reagan, a 36-year-old high school teacher in the Kansas City suburb of Olathe, Kansas.

Thousands of parents around the U.S. have made similar decisions, having their children delay or skip kindergarten because of the coronavirus pandemic. The opt outs, combined with huge declines in preschool enrollment, are raising worries about the long-term effects of so much lost early education.

“If there is a group for which you would be particularly concerned, it is these very young students who are not having these foundational experiences,” said Nate Schwartz, a professor at the Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University.

Kindergarten isn’t required in most states, and in normal times parents sometimes “red-shirt” children who would be young for their kindergarten class to given them an extra year of developmental readiness. But enrollment numbers have plunged in many places this fall as parents weigh health concerns and the prospect of helping young children to navigate distance learning while also holding onto their jobs.

In Los Angeles’ public schools, kindergarten enrollment is down about 6,000 students, or 14%. In Nashville, Tennessee, public kindergarten enrollment is down about 1,800 students, or 37%, from last year.

According to a University of Oregon survey conducted in early September with 1,000 parents from around the U.S., including 242 with a child who was supposed to start kindergarten this fall, 17% of respondents said they were delaying their children’s schooling. Among those, the most frequent reason cited was safety concerns, followed by concerns about managing virtual schooling and other responsibilities, according to Philip Fisher, a psychology professor at the university who is leading an effort to measure the effect of the pandemic on young children and their families.

Fisher said the vast majority of parents reported that they were making sure their kids were attending all of their virtual lessons and completing their coursework without the assistance of hired help or other adults, making juggling their own work a challenge. He said that parents are overwhelmed, particularly those in low-income communities where schools are more likely to be offering only remote instruction.

“We think young kids are likely getting lost in the shuffle,” he said.

Reagan, who is also keeping her 3-year-old daughter home from preschool, said she held off with kindergarten for many reasons, including her own pregnancy and instructions to quarantine for two weeks before she delivers in the fall. She said her job allows her to work from home and her family has insurance that will continue to pay for some of her son’s therapy.

For many young students, the delayed start of primary school follows a disrupted preschool experience. Among preschool-age children, participation rates plummeted in the spring, as programs closed and children stopped attending, according to a report from the National Institute for Early Education Research at Rutgers University. The group is planning a follow-up report, but all indications are that enrollment hasn’t fully rebounded, said Steven Barnett, senior co-director of the institute.

He said public preschool programs such as Head Start have been “substantial equalizers” for low-income families.

“When that falls apart, parents are not going to be able to fill the gap,” he said. “The people who are dependent on free public education as equalizers can’t make up the difference when left on their own.”

Some parents feel their children may be ready for in-person school but not for virtual school, said Anna Markowitz, an assistant professor of education at the University of California, Los Angeles.

“They are thinking I can’t work and monitor my child’s Zoom schooling. Parents are really in an impossible situation,” she said.

Only 17 states and Washington, D.C., require children to attend kindergarten, Markowitz said. Parents elsewhere can bypass kindergarten and just send their children to first grade next fall. In a typical year, only about 4% of children who are eligible to begin kindergarten are held back by their families, said Chloe Gibbs, a Notre Dame economist.

The National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine released a report in July focused on younger children. Its advice was to prioritize the reopening of schools for children in kindergarten through fifth grade with well-funded safety measures in place. But since the report was released, high rates of community spread have made in-person learning more risky in many communities, turning young learners into virtual learning guinea pigs.

“When you look at the distance learning research, very little has been carried out on young students, even below middle school,” said Brown University’s Schwartz, who is a member of the committee that wrote the report and is also running a project that provides research to school leaders who are trying to make decisions during the pandemic. “Few people were even considering that it could be considered with kids this young.”

NEWS

Celebs, Long Vocal About Breonna Taylor Case, Decry Decision

“No amount of money has ever brought a life back. Ask yourself ‘Why so long for Breonna Taylor?’” – Stevie Wonder, in a video message.

@Robinrazzi

Posted on Sep 24, 2020

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — For months, actors, sports stars, musicians and other celebrities have been using their platforms to call for justice in the police shooting death of Breonna Taylor, including at Sunday’s Emmy Awards. Her picture was used on the cover of O:The Oprah Magazine this year and even Beyoncé sent a letter to the Kentucky Attorney General asking for justice.

After a grand jury on Wednesday indicted one of the Kentucky police officers on criminal charges, but not for her death, many celebrities and sports stars decried the decision.

Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron referenced the calls from stars and their likely reaction during his remarks, and urged people to keep protests peaceful.

“There will be celebrities, influencers and activists who having never lived in Kentucky will try to tell us how to feel, suggesting they understand the facts of this case, that they know our community and the Commonwealth better than we do, but they don’t,” Cameron said. “Let’s not give in to their attempts to influence our thinking or capture our emotions.”

Here are how some stars and athletes reacted to the decision.

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“It’s a very complicated situation. But it ain’t right and enough already. Enough already. It’s time for some people to go to jail.” – Queen Latifah, recording artist and actor, in an interview with The Associated Press.

“I was born and raised in Kentucky. Cut tobacco on the farms of Kentucky. Both my parents and my sister live in Kentucky. I own a home in Kentucky, and I was there last month. The justice system I was raised to believe in holds people responsible for their actions. Her name was Breonna Taylor and she was shot to death … by 3 white police officers, who will not be charged with any crime for her death. I know the community. I know the commonwealth. And I was taught in the schools and churches of Kentucky what is right and what is wrong. I’m ashamed of this decision.” — George Clooney, in a statement, referencing Cameron’s comments about celebrities.

“I don’t have many words right now…. but all I can say is I’m praying for the city of Louisville right now!!!” – Donovan Mitchell, NBA player, former Louisville Cardinals player, via Twitter.

“No amount of money has ever brought a life back. Ask yourself ‘Why so long for Breonna Taylor?’” – Stevie Wonder, in a video message.

“The white supremacist institution of policing that stole Breonna Taylor’s life from us must be abolished for the safety and well being of our people. #BreonnaTaylor #SayHerName #AbolishThePolice.” – Colin Kaepernick, via Twitter.

“It’s all kind of numbing. On one hand it’s like I KNOW I’m not crazy there’s a real problem in our country. On the other I’m sad that everyone doesn’t see it and some don’t want to. Of course I know God is at work. It’s just tough to process it all. #BreonnaTaylor” — Lecrae, recording artist, via Twitter.

“‘To be a Negro in this country and to be relatively conscious is to be in a state of rage almost all of the time.’ James Baldwin. #BreonnaTaylor” — recording artist and actor Common, via Twitter.

“Daniel Cameron is on Donald Trump’s short list as replacement of #RGB on the Supreme Court. The same man who decided to not charge the officers responsible for killing #BreonnaTaylor. Vote.” — Kerry Washington, actor, referring to Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron, via Twitter.

“This is is a PRIME example of Rotten to the CORE!!! UnJust!!!! Disrespectful and BLATANT DISREGARD!!!! Infuriated!!!!!!!” – Alicia Keys, recording artist, via Twitter.

“Everyone needs to register to vote. Vote early, go hard, we got to go hard. This is not a year to take it easy, because no one has taken it easy on us. You know, and there’s no reason that young woman should not be walking around today, there’s no reason her mom should be burying her child.” — Queen Latifah, in an AP interview.

“I don’t pretend to be an expert in the law, an expert in the legal system of every state. What I do know, what I do understand is whatever the law, whatever is protecting (the police) in this case and many other cases is hard to comprehend, hard to understand. If this is the protections they have, we have a real problem. There was an anticipation that this was not going to go down the way it should have. That’s been proven with the news we got today.” — Atlanta Hawks coach Lloyd Pierce, in a media call on Wednesday.

“My heart is broken for the family of Breonna Taylor. once again we’re left with nothing that they try to make seem as something” – Ella Mai, recording artist, via Twitter.

″“Of course people are going to get on the street and they’re going to show you their pain, they’re going to show you their anger. And you have to meet that by listening. You cannot meet that by pushing back with, what are essentially baseball bats and poison that you’re spraying in people’s eyes and noses. But that is what will happen.” — writer-director Aaron Sorkin in an AP interview.

“It’s really disappointing because justice should be served for her death, Breonna Taylor, and this movement in general, Black Lives Matter, and understanding the neglect of not only Black people but colored people in general. The injustices and the police brutality and the systematic racism and everything of that nature. It’s bigger than just sports or politics or the color of your skin. It’s about how you treat people.” — Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins, via press conference.

“Brett Hankison is indicted for shooting into the apartment NEXT to Breonna Taylor & not for KILLING HER. He’s fired for shooting into BREONNA TAYLOR’S apartment & not for KILLING HER. This is systemic racism. Property is worth more than a Black woman.” — W. Kamau Bell, comedian, TV host, via Twitter.

“This is why police need to be defunded and ultimately abolished! We time and time again hope for a sliver of justice but why would we get that when the system is designed to protect the very folks that are murdering and terrorizing us. This isn’t a bad apple, it’s a rotten tree.” — Layshia Clarendon, WNBA player for the New York Liberty, via Twitter.

“Bulls— decision!!! BLACK LIVES MATTER!!! Cannot be said enough times.” — Viola Davis, actor, via Twitter.

Associated Press Writers Jamia Pugh in Los Angeles, Paul Newberry in Atlanta and AP freelance reporter Adam Zielonka in Ashburn, Virginia contributed to this report.

WHUR

Fire Safety Week, Breast Cancer Virtual Walk. Free Community Events

Here’s a listing of upcoming events taking place in the DMV.

Posted on Sep 24, 2020

WHUT

WHUT reminds you to read, talk, sing, and play with your children every day. Get free educational tips on how. Text WHUT to 274448.

Montgomery County Nominations

Do you know someone whose contributions have positively impacted human and civil rights in Montgomery County? The County Office of Human Rights is accepting nominations for its Hall of Fame thru October 15^th. www.montgomerycountymd.gov.

Autism

When it comes to autism, finding the right words and community can be tough in these challenging times. Find out how. www.autismspeaks.org

PG Domestic Violence Event

The Prince George’s County Department of Family Services invites you to “Girls Talk, Love United,” a virtual domestic violence discussion October 17^th. www.loveunited2020eventbrite.com

Breast Cancer Walk

Join the fight against breast cancer. The Georgiana Thomas Grand Chapter is hosting a Zoom 5k Breast Cancer Walk October 3^rd. MEAGTGC5kVirtual.eventbrite.com

Tenant Rights

Do you have questions about your tenant rights in DC? Housing Counseling Services, Inc. is hosting a series of virtual workshops throughout the month of October to answer your questions. www.housingetc.org

Fire Safety

Fire Safety Week is October 4^th thru the 10^th. Did you know that cooking is the #1 cause of home fires and home fire injuries? Learn the facts about fire safety. www.nfpa.org

WHUR’s Community’s Choice Contact

To get your non-profit on WHUR’s Community’s Choice, email Renee Nash at rnash@whur.com at least three weeks prior to your event.

Taking It To The Streets

Spotlighting A Local DC Filmmaker

Filmmaker Merawi Germ’s new film “Residue” is on Netflix

Bobby Gailes

Posted on Sep 24, 2020

This morning we are spotlighting DC’s own filmmaker Merawi Gerima. He has a new film on Netflix called “Residue” and its based here in DC and features real-life themes like gentrification, mass incarceration and economic disparities. My guest is Merawi Gerima – DC Filmmaker

The film takes place in DC and features real-life themes – gentrification, mass incarceration and economic disparities, the dreams of young Black men and the assault on Black male identity. The casts are DC natives and locals and it was shot in DC. The film debuted on NexFlix September 17^th and in selected theaters. RESIDUE premiered as an official selection at this year’s 77^thVenice International Film Festival’s

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