Loudoun County Reports Presumptive Positive Coronavirus Test
Colleges adjust because of coronovirus crisis
American University will also temporarily hold classes online after spring break as coronavirus cases spread in the DC metro. Spring break will be extended through March 17. Online class change are scheduled to go into effect March 18th through April 3rd. The campus will remain open for students who cannot got home.
Towson University in Baltimore County has cancelled classes this week and is planning online classes for after spring break.
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The victims are a woman in her 50s and a couple. All three victims are said to be in good condition and are self-quarantined at home.
Largo, Maryland (Tuesday, March 10, 2020) – Prince George’s County has joined many other jurisdictions across the DMV trying to balance information while controlling panic and fear of the ever spreading coronavirus. County Executive Angela Alsobrooks this morning updated residents on COVID-19, announcing three confirmed cases.
The victims are a woman in her 50s and a couple. All three victims are said to be in good condition and are self-quarantined at home as are their family members. The woman in her 50s apparently contracted the virus while on a trip to Boston between February 25th – 27th. Not much is known about the couple, except they are returning from an international cruise. Alsbrooks also announced she had just learned about their positive testing moments before the press conference. Officials are now trying to retrace the steps of all the victims to see who they may come in contact with in recent weeks.
Meantime, Alsbrobrooks has raised the county’s level of emergency operations center from enhanced to a partiial activation. Residents with questions about the coronavirus can call 301-883-6627.
As a precaution, the County Executive has canceled two upcoming events, the Women’s History Month Luncheon and the Census Block Party were slated for later this month. Alsbrook says she will rescheduled both once the county gets beyond the coronavirus crisis.
The County Executive was joined by Dr. Ernest Carter – County Health Officer, Ronnie Director – Director of Office of Emergency Management and Barry Stanton – Chief Operating Officer for Public Schools.
Coachella is reportedly being postponed until October due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Coachella is reportedly being postponed until October due to the coronavirus outbreak. The popular annual music festival was initially scheduled for the weekends of April 10 and April 19, but it has been moved to the weekends of October 9 and October 16. This was possibly in result of a Change.org petition titled “Cancellation of Coachella 2020 music festival due to COVID-19 Outbreak”, which collected more than 15,000 signatures as of Monday. The petition organizer, Stella Young, wrote: “COVID-19 outbreak hit California. Large personnel gathering event can be extremely dangerous especially when participants travel all around the world attending the event.”
Coachella began in October 1999 in Indio, California as a smaller festival, attracting around 25,000 attendees. Over the years, the festival has grew both in size and popularity, attracting an average of more than 250,000 attendees in recent years. The festival spans over two consecutive weekends with star-studded lineups, including past headliners such as Beyonce, Jay-Z, Prince, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Drake, Calvin Harris, Childish Gambino, Outkast, and more. The festival also consists of a ferris wheel, camping trucks, company-sponsored interactive activities, a variety of food and drink vendors, and more. The tickets range from $429 to $999 for an entire weekend. More information can be found on Coachella’s official website.
AJC reports more than 130 cases have been confirmed in California with two deaths. In Riverside County near the Coachella site of Indio, there are three confirmed cases in total. Riverside County officials have released a statement to Los Angeles Magazine: “The City of Indio is actively monitoring input from local, state, and national health officials to assess the health risks of COVID-19 and update those risks to stakeholders.” However, a state of emergency has not been declared in the county.
According to TMZ, the postponement has been confirmed by several sources including agents of the musical acts, the musical acts, and journalists with close sources to Coachella. Scheduled musical act Pearl Jam went on social media to confirm. Coachella has not released an official statement as of yet. Coachella’s promoter Goldenvoice has to inform the reps of all scheduled acts.
Other festivals have been affected by the coronavirus outbreak, including SXSW, which has recently been cancelled, and Stagecoach, which is also postponed to October.
New York reportedly has the most confirmed coronavirus cases in the entire country with a total of 143.
New York reportedly has the most confirmed coronavirus cases in the entire country with a total of 143. The confirmed cases are located in Westchester County, which has the majority, followed by New York City and Nassau County. Suffolk County has just confirmed its first case. A state of emergency was declared by Governor Cuomo this past Saturday.
Cuomo is taking as many safety precautions to keep the virus from spreading to more victims. Schools are closing to protect students and teachers; if any individual tests positive at a school, the school must be closed for at least 24 hours to decide on longer closure periods and to assess safety. Cuomo introduced the “New York State Clean Hand Sanitizer”, a free hand sanitizer that will be provided to schools, government agencies, and MTA prisons. According to CBS 2, 100,000 gallons was “made by prisoners through the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision” to combat the overpricing and shortage of hand sanitizer in stores across the state.
In New York City, Mayor Bill DeBlasio is taking his own additional precautionary methods against the virus. DeBlasio is suggesting to avoid large crowds, especially the MTA subway system. If there are other available methods of transportation for an individual, he/she should take advantage of it to protect his/herself from contamination. Every 72 hours, each individual train is disinfected to kill any potential virus. According to the New York Times, Columbia University, Fordham University, St. John’s University, Yeshiva University and New York University campuses have been closed and students have been informed that classes will be postponed or offered online. Other educational institutions are considering long-term online learning, although many students do not have Wi-Fi access outside of their schools.
The New York government has been slowly conducting testing while the number of cases increase due to lack of testing resources. Many people with potential coronavirus systems cannot afford to be tested efficiently due to lack of healthcare. DeBlasio is pleading for the U.S. government to provide New York City with automatic testing. However, DeBlasio assures New Yorkers that coronavirus is not as scary as it appears. On MSNBC’s “Morning Joe”, DeBlasio stated: “If we had universal health care, a hell of a lot more people would have been tested, a hell of a lot more people could have been saved.”
To see an updated map of the total number of cases in each of the affected states, see here.
Lebron James on potential games without fans “I ain’t got the fans in the crowd. That’s who I play for. I play for my teammates. I play for the fans. That’s what it’s all about.”
Lebron James said to reporters after a win against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday that he would not play a game in a stadium without fans.
“What, we play games without the fans?” he asked, eyebrows raised. “Nah, it’s impossible. I ain’t playing.”
The issue has circulated in the NBA community recently do to the continued spread of COVID-19 throughout the United States. With ongoing cancellations and closures, as well as the threat of quarantine in cities around the nation, the NBA has warned players to prepare for the possibility of playing games with no fans present. For Lebron, it seems, this is simply not an option.
“I ain’t got the fans in the crowd. That’s who I play for. I play for my teammates. I play for the fans. That’s what it’s all about. If I show up to an arena and there are no fans in there, I ain’t playing. They can do what they want to do.”
To date, there are over 111,750 cases of coronavirus worldwide, and nearly 4,000 deaths. In the United States there are almost 600 cases and 21 reported deaths.
The US Rwandan Community Abroad is hosting it’s annual International Women’s Day Celebration.
March is Women’s History Month and the US Rwandan Community Abroad of DC, Maryland, and Virginia is gearing up for its annual International Women’s Day event. My guest is Deborah Woolen – Event Coordinator
The US Rwandan Community Abroad of DC, Maryland, and Virginia International Women’s Day Celebration is Saturday, March 14th at 5pm at White Oak Community Center. More information here:
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Somaya has become a successful actress, artist, and entrepreneur, and one can only guess what she will take on next.
AMPM Entertainment Report for today, Monday, March 9th we had a special guest to drop by the neighborhood. Somaya Reece of Love & Hip Hop NY. If you missed it, check out the Audio below to hear what Allison, Marc and Coka-Lani has to say!
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D.C.’s Mayor Muriel Bowser says a city high school linked to a second case of the coronavirus is staying closed Monday.
Allison’s Timeline for today, Monday, March 9th was filled with the latest surrounding Washington Mystics, School Without Walls High School and DR. Drew. If you missed it, check out the Audio below to hear what Allison has to say!
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Maryland’s governor gives an update on how the state is handling the coronavirus.
“You have your mothers, sisters, girlfriends, friends in your life, protect them,” she said. “Make sure that they are feeling valued and safe. And let’s all just rally together to make International Women’s Day something that is not just on Sunday, but frankly feels like every day of the year.”
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry’s wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has visited a school to offer an International Women’s Day message with an appeal to men to honor the women in their lives.
The surprise visit Friday took place at the Robert Clack Upper School in Dagenham in east London. The community was the site of famous strikes by female sewing machinists at a Ford plant, an equal pay fight depicted in the 2010 film “Made in Dagenham.”
In one of her final duties as a senior British royal, Meghan urged the boys in the school assembly of 700 students to “continue to value and appreciate the women in your lives and also set the example for some men who are not seeing it that same way.”
“You have your mothers, sisters, girlfriends, friends in your life, protect them,” she said. “Make sure that they are feeling valued and safe. And let’s all just rally together to make International Women’s Day something that is not just on Sunday, but frankly feels like every day of the year.”
The Duchess of Sussex asked for a male volunteer to offer their thoughts on the importance of International Women’s Day. Aker Okoye, 16, raced to the stage, greeting her with what appeared to be an air kiss to her cheek.
“She really is beautiful, innit?” he said as he took the podium. “I had to speak the truth there.”
Meghan gave him a hug and later praised his “incredible confidence”.
Patrisse Cullors, Alicia Garza and Opal Tometi were honored for their 2013 founding of Black Lives Matter which has shaped a decade.
For International Women’s Day, 2020, TIME magazine released 100 covers of women from 1920-2019 who impacted history. For the 2013 cover, the founders of the Black Lives Matter movement Patrisse Cullors, Alicia Garza and Opal Tometi were recognized.
“While critics called Garza, Cullors and Tometi terrorists and threats to America, the activists continued urging the public to pay attention to the spate of fatal shootings of unarmed black men and women that followed Martin’s, shutting down highways, blocking bridges and staging die-in demonstrations. “We will continue to fight like hell,” Cullors wrote on the group’s website, “because we deserve more,” said TIME writer Melissa Chan in her post on the group.
The trio join influential women such as Michelle Obama, Toni Morrison, Eleanor Roosevelt and Aretha Franklin on this years list. They were selected by TIME’s editorial staff, Har’el and influential women that include Soledad O’Brien, Lena Waithe, MJ Rodriguez, TIME’s former editor-in-chief and more.
The portrait of Garza, Cullors and Tometi was commissioned by New York artist, Molly Crabapple.
“They were the different drummers, to whose beat a century marched without always even knowing it. So this special project is an act of discovery, and rediscovery, of the possibilities that come when we look and listen differently to the world these women made,” said former TIME editor and chief Nancy Gibbs.
RHOA star Kenya Moore reveals that her husband always felt the need to “completely destroy” her whenever they got into an argument.
Kenya Moore revealed what really caused her and her estranged husband Marc Daly to file for separation on the latest episode of
Moore told cast mates Kandi Burruss and Cynthia Bailey that she was informed by her publicist that Daly was going to release a statement behind her back that said the two were splitting up.
The story I told @Kandi and @cynthiabailey10 about the ex wanting to “keep it going” was shared from Marc just weeks after he told her he got married nearly 3 years ago and that was her response. #RHOA
— KENYA MOORE (@KenyaMoore) March 9, 2020
Moore says she never intended to separate from Daly originally. “He kind of forced my hand,” she stated. The two were seen arguing after a charity event that Daly had thrown.
“We went to the event and he just seemed very irritated the whole time we were there. Not loving, not being nice to me. He was just like, saying little things under his breath. It just seemed everything I was doing was an issue. And then, I don’t know what happened, but he ended up getting in the Uber and we took off and he was just like, livid. He was like, ‘I didn’t even want you to come.’ Somehow I ruined his night,” Moore said.
“Every time he gets mad, he goes in. He goes for my throat,” said Moore. “It’s like, he can’t stop until he feels like he’s just destroyed me. I’ve seen him angry before, I’ve never seen him angry like that, where we’re that close to each other.”
Regardless of what you think about Kenya, the way she's been treated by Marc is completely heartbreaking and unacceptable. Nobody deserves that kind of emotional abuse. #RHOA pic.twitter.com/Rjf0mUOcN4
— Gibson Johns (@gibsonoma) March 9, 2020
After the incident Moore told Daly he couldn’t come back to her.
Prior to the event the pair got into an argument over a woman who Daly had been seeing in the early stages of their relationship. Event though they were married the woman still communicated with Daly and wanted to continue their relationship.
Moore says she called the woman and confronted her about the situation, she then confronted Daly. “We had this big blow out and I’m like, ‘What did I marry? What is going on here? We had talked about separating and Marc is like, ‘I was wrong for that, I’m sorry.’ And I just said, ‘Okay. That was your one mess-up,” Moore revealed.
She also stated that she missed a lot of “red flags” during her relationship with Daly. “The last few weeks have taught me you can’t believe who someone says they are, you have to believe who someone shows you who they are,” said Moore.
Daly and Moore got married of June 2017 and separated in September of 2019. The two share a one year old daughter ho they co-parent.
Amtrak told passengers that it would be suspending its nonstop Acela train between DC and NY from March 10 until May 26. Passengers can still use their service to get between the cities through slower, connecting lines.
Amtrak told passengers that it would be suspending its nonstop Acela train between DC and NY from March 10 until May 26. Passengers can still use their service to get between the cities through slower, connecting lines.
The transit company announced that in addition to scheduling changes it would be “increasing the frequency of cleaning services to multiple times a day, and in some cases, on an hourly basis.” This comes during an increasing number of cancellations around the country as the coronavirus continues its global spread.
Amtrak customers can view their website or Twitter page for updates in their region. Additionally, they are waiving change fees on all new and existing reservations before April 30th.
“Whether it be Disney World, whether it be other destination, whether it be cruise ships … those most at risk are seniors with serious or chronic underlying health conditions.”
Over the weekend, Pence stressed it is safe for healthy Americans to travel, noting “one of our favorite places to go when my children were young and even before my children came was in Orlando.”
“Whether it be Disney World, whether it be other destination, whether it be cruise ships … those most at risk are seniors with serious or chronic underlying health conditions.”
“Otherwise Americans can confidently travel in this country,” Pence said at a meeting with cruise industry officials in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday.
Still, as COVID-19 concerns multiply, the issue weighs heavily in the tourism industry.
“There is definitely concern. Particularly how and when it could manifest itself in the U.S.,” said Dennis Speigel, president of International Theme Park Services Inc., an independent industry consultant.
He’s been watching the spread of the coronavirus for weeks, as theme parks in Asia have closed. He estimated the temporary closure of Disney parks in Shanghai and Hong Kong will cost the company anywhere from $175 million to $300 million dollars.
Coronavirus concerns have impacted the state’s cruise industry and convention business, but the theme parks have been spared so far, although that could change at any moment.
Orlando is the nation’s most visited tourist destination, bringing vast numbers of people from around the globe to its major theme parks, which also include Universal Orlando and SeaWorld Orlando. The city attracted 75 million visitors in 2018.
As of Sunday, the city was at least 65 miles (105 kilometers) from the nearest person testing positive for coronavirus.
Though several conventions in Orlando have been canceled because of concerns, individual leisure travel hasn’t been affected, local officials said.
Jennifer Morales, a 47-year-old mother from San Antonio, said the outbreak hasn’t changed her plans for an eight-day Walt Disney World vacation with her daughter. She’s been to Disney World 20-plus times, and her daughter is in a marching band scheduled to be in a park parade. They leave Sunday.
“I don’t think it warrants canceling a vacation right now,” she said, adding that she’s more worried about sitting on a plane with people with colds and the flu. “I’m kind of a germaphobe. We all have our own personal hand sanitizers, We’re diligent about handwashing at the parks, especially after rides. Now we’ll spending a little extra time washing hands. I already travel with a small can of Lysol and hose everything down in our hotel rooms.”
The state draws hordes of college-age students and families with grade-school children during the spring break season, which begins in earnest in mid-March and runs into April. Cancellations could be devastating during one of the busiest times of the year in the Sunshine State.
Last week, five big conventions said they were cancelling their conferences in Orlando because of coronavirus concerns. President Donald Trump had been scheduled to speak at one of the conventions, and Democratic presidential candidates Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders had been set to headline a forum at another convention.
Over the weekend, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that travelers defer all cruise travel, especially if they have underlying health issues.
The U.S. Travel Association on Tuesday predicted a 6% decline in international visitors to the U.S. over the next three months as a result of coronavirus. If the prediction holds, it would be the largest decline in international inbound travel since the recession a dozen years ago, the association said.
Coronavirus fears hit Florida last week as Disney World opened a new ride based on Mickey Mouse, a park first. The resort’s most anticipated new land in years, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, debuted only last August.
If a Disney visitor shows coronavirus symptoms or first responders think they have the flu, both patient and paramedic will get a face mask, said Tim Stromsnes, president of the union local for firefighters at Disney World.
Speigel said parks and attractions likely will undergo “a lot of fumigation, disinfection, right now, not only in the front of the house, but the back of the house.”
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Officials with Busch Gardens and SeaWorld didn’t respond to email inquiries about how the coronavirus had affected them.
Disney officials said in a statement that extra hand sanitizers were being placed throughout its four parks and more than two dozen hotels.
Tom Schroder, a spokesman for Universal Orlando, said it is reinforcing “best-practice health and hygiene procedures” in response to the coronavirus outbreak and adding more hand sanitizer units to its parks.
“We will continue to closely monitor the situation and be ready to act as needed,” he said.
Spiegel added that at many parks, deliveries will be scrutinized and workers will be retrained on cleanliness procedures. Parks may also restrict employee travel to higher-risk countries such as China, Italy and South Korea — a measure Legoland has already taken.
On Wednesday, the opening day of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, about 1,000 people were waiting to enter the park, said Kurt Schmidt, the owner of Inside the Magic, a massive online community and news site for Disney fans.
No one was wearing a mask, Schmidt said.
“From where I’m sitting, there’s absolutely no difference in how things feel,” he said. “I can’t see anything that is different.”
Starting at the end of this month, the Sussexes will no longer use their royal titles and pursue a new life of financial freedom in North America.
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, will make their final appearance as senior royals Monday when they appear with Queen Elizabeth II at the annual Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey.
The televised event will mark the last time they will work alongside the entire Windsor clan before flying off into self-imposed exile in North America. The separation will be marked in protocol: Harry and Megan will be ushered to their seats rather than waiting for the monarch’s arrival and walking through the church with her as the other senior roles will do.
The service will also end the two-month drama that began when the couple announced plans to walk away from their roles as senior members of the royal family and into a world where they will have to earn a living. It’s uncharted territory for the House of Windsor, which only has the messy abdication of Edward VIII in 1936 as a guide to the potential pitfalls.
“(The Windsors) have lost a major attraction for the future,″ said Pauline Maclaran, co-author of “Royal Fever: The British Monarchy in Consumer Culture.”
The Commonwealth service is a major event on the royal calendar, largely because the 93-year-old monarch has embraced the organization for much of her life. She became head of the network of 54 countries when she was only 26 in 1952, and has long considered supporting good relations among its members to be her own particular political project, said Philip Murphy, the director of the Institute of Commonwealth Studies at the School of Advanced Study at the University of London.
“It’s not just what a lot of people would call Imperial nostalgia — a yearning for the good old days of the Raj,″ Murphy said. “The queen has always embraced an evolving Commonwealth and supported the notion of Britain as a multiracial country because it is part of a multiracial Commonwealth.″
The decision to leave the couple out of The Procession of The Queen at a moment so important to the monarch offers a poignant reminder of the coming break. The procession will feature Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall, Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge and and Prime Minister Boris Johnson among others.
Last year, Harry and Meghan waited alongside William, Kate, Charles and Camilla for the queen to arrive before taking part. This year, they will arrive after the Earl and Countess of Wessex.
Starting at the end of this month, the Sussexes will no longer use their royal titles and pursue a new life of financial freedom in North America.
The couple are expected to earn their keep at least partly through speaking engagements, which can net as much as $400,000 per event for the most sought after speakers such as former U.S. President Barack Obama. They’ve already had at least one speaking engagement, at a JPMorgan investment conference last month in Florida, but it isn’t known whether they were paid or how much.
Among the things they may have to pay for is security after the Canadian government said it wouldn’t cover the cost of the couple’s security detail once they step back from royal duties.
Zaya Wade made her first red carpet appearance, accompanied by father Dwyane Wade and stepmother Gabrielle Union, at the sixth annual Truth Awards in Los Angeles this past Saturday.
Zaya Wade has become a trending topic since her parents’ recent announcement of her identifying as transgender. She made her first red carpet appearance, accompanied by father Dwyane Wade and stepmother Gabrielle Union, at the sixth annual Truth Awards in Los Angeles this past Saturday.
She attended fashionably, wearing, according to CNN, a “bright green suit jacket and button-down with flared black dress pants and a hot pink diagonal stripe detail” with “hot pink clutch.” Her parents wore “coordinating black and white suits with hot pink and green tops underneath.”
Dwyane Wade posted about his daughter’s experience, saying “Last night was Zaya’s first red carpet and we couldn’t have been prouder of how she handled the questions that were asked of her. She has emerged as one of the young faces and voices for the LGBTQ+ community”:
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The Truth Awards highlights Black LGBTQ figures and allies’ achievements in their lives and careers as well as any cultural contributions. The awards show also provides educational scholarships for the LGBTQ youth. Although this was her first public appearance, Zaya’s transgender identity has been previously discussed by her father on Ellen. He told Ellen: “Me and my wife, my wife Gabrielle Union…we are proud parents of a child in the LGBTQ+ community and we’re proud allies as well.” Both Wade and Union are continuing to serve as LGBTQ allies by supporting their daughter’s decision on social media as well as during public appearances: “When our child comes home with a question, when our child comes home with an issue, when our child comes home with anything, it’s our job as parents to listen to that, to give them the best information that we can, the best feedback that we can. And that doesn’t change because sexuality is now involved in it.”
R. Kelly prosecutors requested an extension as they could not adequately review hundreds of seized devices before deadline, trial now set for October 13.
The federal trial of R. Kelly has been postponed by half a year, CNN reports. The singer faced federal prosecutors on Thursday in Chicago, where he pleaded not guilty to 13 charges including sexual exploitation of minors and child pornography. These charges were made public in mid February.
It was announced the same day that feds had seized hundreds of electronic devices such as phones, tablets, and computer hard drives in a recent raid of one of Kelly’s properties. Prosecutors requested an extension as they could not adequately review the devices before the April 27 deadline. The trial is now set for October 13.
Kelly’s lawyer Steven Greenberg has said it was a storage facility that was searched. “It’s where he keeps his tour bus, stage equipment, and all sorts of computers…they’re going to find a lot of music.”
The singer, whose real name is Robert Sylvester Kelly, faces another federal grand jury for racketeering in New York. He also has a state trial in Cook County, Illinois. R. Kelly remains detained without bond at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Chicago.
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser is considering a public health emergency to help contain the spread of the coronavirus in the District. She says she will make a finael decision later today.
The mayor today called on persons who have visited the Christ Church Georgetown in DC on February 24th or between February 28th – March 3rd to self-quarantine for 14 days. Persons who exhibit any symptoms is asked to call DC Health at 202-576-1117 or if you have questions to email coronavirus@dc.gov.
Bowers says she is considering a pubic health emergency and will make a final decision by today. Thus far, two cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in DC.
On Wednesday March 4, Gov. Ralph Northam finally signed House Bill 1514 and banned, according to NBC 12, “discrimination based on traits associated with race, including ‘hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists.'”
Virginia has reportedly joined California, New York and New Jersey as the fourth state to ban natural hair discrimination in workplaces and schools. On Wednesday March 4, Gov. Ralph Northam finally signed House Bill 1514 and banned, according to NBC 12, “discrimination based on traits associated with race, including ‘hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists.'”
Gov. Northam released an official statement: “It’s pretty simple—if we send children home from school because their hair looks a certain way, or otherwise ban certain hairstyles associated with a particular race—that is discrimination…This is not only unacceptable and wrong, it is not what we stand for in Virginia. This bill will make our Commonwealth more equitable and welcoming for all.”
House Bill 1514 is directly supporting the national movement CROWN Act or “Create a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair Act”, which began after high school students Andrew Johnson from New Jersey and DeAndre Arnold from Texas were targeted at school for having dreadlocks. In December 2018, a video of Johnson’s dreadlocks being cut by a wrestling coach began to circulate. Johnson was ordered to cut his dreadlocks or forfeit the game for no real apparent reason. Referee Alan Maloney was responsible for the discrimination, which was obviously racially motivated due to Maloney’s previous racist actions. In January 2020, Arnold was told that he could not participate in his high school graduation due to his dreadlocks being past his shoulders. He was also told that he could not attend school unless it was in-school suspension until he cut his hair. However, one of the first publicized incidents of hair discrimination was the 1976 case of Jenkins v. Blue Cross Mutual Hospital Insurance, which occurred after Blue Cross employee Beverly Jenkins was denied for a promotion because of her Afro. She sued, using Civil Rights Act of 1964, and won.
House Bill 1514 will take effect on July 1, 2020. According to CNN, “Colorado, Washington and Minnesota are considering passing similar legislation.”
Wolfcom CEO Peter Austin Onruang says facial recognition tech is “to help officers identify missing persons, fugitives, suspects, and people with outstanding warrants.”
Police tech manufacturer Wolfcom has gained attention recently for a dubious development. The company, responsible for selling dash and body cameras in addition to other police equipment, has contracts with over 1,500 agencies around the world. But they’re raising eyebrows for one of the features on their new line of body cameras: live facial recognition.
Wolfcom’s new Halo body camera boasts “Realtime Facial Recognition” for quickly identifying persons in the field. As OneZero reports, the camera, to be paired with a password-protected companion Android app, is already being beta tested with two Los Lunas PD officers in New Mexico. Released emails from company CEO Peter Austin Onruang state the technology is designed “to help officers identify missing persons, fugitives, suspects, and people with outstanding warrants.” OneZero reports the app has been downloaded 6 times and could already be in use in other departments. Wolfcom has promised beta-testing departments that they would have free access to the technology in the future.
The decision is a controversial one, with many in the tech intelligence field citing ethical concerns. Leading bodycam company Axon announced in 2019 that it would not use the technology, stating they “believe it is critical for technology leaders to work hard to understand the ethical, legal, and community implications for new technologies that are too new to be effectively covered by existing law.”
At this point, Wolfcom has not shown the intent to market the Halo line with full facial recognition. However, their website offers a free trial for qualifying police agencies.
“Concerts Unite Us” is designed to help the homeless and is taking place this Saturday March 14th.
Nothing brings people together like good music. This morning I have details about an upcoming benefit concert to help the homeless. It’s called the We Have A Dream Benefit Concert and it’s hosted by Concerts Unite Us. The event is coming up this weekend and all the proceeds will go to Carpenter’s Shelter. My guest is Mr. Shannon Steen – Executive Director at Carpenters Shelter.
Concerts Unite Us “We Have A Dream Benefit Concert” is March 14th at 6:30pm at the Caryle in Alexandria, Va. More information here:
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Green vegetables offer many positive health benefits. Packed with nutrients they are and excellent way to remain healthy.
Green vegetables are nature’s multivitamin and are packed with antioxidants and nutrients such as vitamins A, C & K, calcium, potassium and iron, to name a few.
These nutrients are necessary for maintaining many different processes in your body, including reducing levels of bad cholesterol, improving your vision, helping to manage your weight and boosting your immunity. Additionally, they are an excellent source of fiber and water, which keep your digestive system in check.
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On this episode of “The Journey,” Dr. Wayne Frederick discusses the treatment of patients with pigmented skin with Dr. Ginette Okoye, the Chair of Dermatology at HUCM.
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Ninety percent of Black dermatologists in the U.S.. were trained at Howard University. Becoming a dermatologist requires a significant amount of education; all dermatologists receive training in the four branches of dermatology: medical dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, surgical dermatology, and dermatopathology. At the forefront of diversifying this field is Howard University’s College of Medicine (HUCM). On this episode of “The Journey,” Dr. Wayne Frederick discusses the treatment of patients with pigmented skin with Dr. Ginette Okoye, the Chair of Dermatology at HUCM.
Air Date: February 17, 2019
DC Mayor Muriel Bower confirms the first case of COVID-19 has been reported in the District. She says she is not declaring a state of emergency at this time.
The victim is reported to be a DC man in his 50s who has not apparently traveled abroad. “At this point, he appears to have no history of international travel and no close contacts with a confirmed case,” said Bowser. The man has been hospitalized since March 5th. Officials are now trying to retrace his steps to see who he may have come in contact with in recent weeks.
Meantime, the mayor says she is NOT declaring a state of emergency in the District at this time. The mayor made the announcement flanked by a team of city officials, including representatives from the DC Department of Health, Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security, and Forensic Science.
DC Health is coordinating closely with the health team where this person is currently being treated and all infection control protocols are being followed. While this is the first case in the District, officials say there is still no widespread community transmission and the general level of risk for residents is low.
Because human coronaviruses most commonly spread through respiratory droplets, DC officials are reminding residents to take the same measures that are recommended annually to prevent the spread of the flu and other viruses.
DC Health does not recommend that healthy individuals wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19. Residents should only wear a mask if recommended by a healthcare professional. A facemask should be used by people who have COVID-19 and are showing symptoms. This is to protect others from the risk of getting infected.
Kym Whitley – The Comedy Loft of DC this weekend
This week, comedian and actress Kym Whitley stopped by Allison & Marc’s Neighborhood to talk about her comedy shows this weekend at The Comedy Loft. Check out the full video below to see what Kym Whitley had to say in The Neighborhood!
Sending a Big “Thank You” to Kym Whitley for stopping by Allison & Marc’s Neighborhood. To find out more about Kym Whitley and everything they talked about in The Neighborhood during the interview.. click here www.iamkymwhitley.com
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The second annual BGR!FEST will encompass a mix of concerts, secret shows, panel discussions, and free daytime programming featuring groundbreaking women.
This week, Beverly Bond Celebrity DJ, CEO, and founder of BLACK GIRLS ROCK! and Simone Eccelston of The Kennedy Center stopped by Allison & Marc’s Neighborhood to talk about BGR!FEST. Check out the full video below to see what Beverly Bond had to say in The Neighborhood!
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Sending a Big “Thank You” to Beverly Bond & Simone Eccelston for stopping by Allison & Marc’s Neighborhood. To find out more about Beverly Bond and everything they talked about in The Neighborhood during the interview. click here www.blackgirlsrock.com
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she recently produced the 2019 American Black Film Festival & BET award winning film, “ ALL IN” starring Lil Mama, Elise Neal, Lyric Hurd which airs on BET SPRING 2020
This week, Tressa “Azarel” Smallwood/D.C. Office of Cable Television Film Music & Television’s filmmaker of the month stopped by Allison & Marc’s Neighborhood to talk about her Film Summit. Check out the full video below to see what Tressa “Azarel” Smallwood had to say in The Neighborhood!
Sending a Big “Thank You” to Tressa “Azarel” Smallwood for stopping by Allison & Marc’s Neighborhood. To find out more about Tressa “Azarel” Smallwood and everything they talked about in The Neighborhood during the interview.. click here www.dmvfilmsummit.com.
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Can you be consumed and overwhelmed by a romantic relationship?
AMPM Entertainment Report for today, Friday, March 06th was all about Kym Whitley. If you missed it, check out the Audio below to hear what Allison, Marc and Coka-Lani has to say!
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Clinton, asked why he entered into the relationship, says it was one of many things he did to cope with the “pressure,” “disappointments” and “fears” of life.
Allison’s Timeline for today, Friday, March 06th was filled with the latest surrounding Bill Clinton, Nathaniel Woods and Coronavirus Update. If you missed it, check out the Audio below to hear what Allison has to say!
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Bill Clinton says he feels ‘terrible’ that affair has ‘unfairly’ defined Monica Lewinsky’s life, click for more details
2 Jurors Voted to Spare Nathaniel Woods’s Life. Alabama Executed Him, click for more details
More than a dozen pending COVID-19 tests in the DMV as 3 cases confirmed in MD. click for full story
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District health officials are following new CDC guidelines on testing residents for the coronavirus
The District, like Maryland and Virginia, now has its own ability to test for COVID-19. That means test results can be determined in a matter of hours instead of days.
In a statement released to the press today, the Health Department said specific Persons Under Investigation (PUI) who fall under specified criteria based on exposure and clinical factors and who are pre-approved by DC Health will be tested through the DC Department of Forensic Sciences Public Health Laboratory (DFS PHL).
Persons Under Investigation (PUIs) in the District will be tested based on the following criteria:
The DC Health Department also issued this advisory for residents who traveled.
To stay up to date on Level 2 and 3 countries visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html.
To date, there have been no confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the District although one test result is pending.
“I’m the person that shot and killed all three of the officers that Nathaniel was subsequently charged and convicted of murdering,” Kerry Spencer states in open letter about Nathaniel Woods, executed Thursday night.
The state of Alabama proceeded with its execution of Nathaniel Woods at 9:01p.m. on Thursday, CNN reports. Woods was a Death Row inmate for his part in a 2004 drug bust-turned-murder that took the lives of three Birmingham, Alabama police officers. While the Supreme Court had granted a temporary stay of execution earlier Thursday, Woods was administered the lethal injection just hours later, as Alabama governor Kay Ivey reviewed the case and decided to proceed.
On June 17, 2004, four officers approached the drug house to arrest Woods on an outstanding warrant. When the officers pursued Woods into the house, Kerry Spencer opened fire, killing three officers. Woods was accused of luring the officers to their deaths and charged with capital murder. Reports allege that Woods ran during the fatal shooting.
Woods’ family insists that Kerry Spencer was the sole person responsible. Supporters of Woods, including activist Martin Luther King III and Kim Kardashian-West, advocated to the State of Alabama on his behalf. “Nate is absolutely innocent,” claims Spencer in an open letter, “I know this to be a fact because I’m the person that shot and killed all three of the officers that Nathaniel was subsequently charged and convicted of murdering.”
“Governor Ivey does not presently intend to exercise her powers of commutation or reprieve in this case,” general counsel William G. Parker Jr. wrote.
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Solange didn’t waste anytime posting to instagram to clear things up by posting a screenshot of the David G video “Lying on Me”.
Solange was recently divorce late last year from her husband of 5 years. C0mmon allegedly was last seen with Tiffany Haddish. Let’s see what happens next…
Black Panther’s sequel has finally been confirmed and given an official release date: May 2022.
Black Panther‘s sequel has finally been confirmed and given an official release date: May 2022.
Fans were introduced to Wakanda in 2018’s Black Panther. The film was a box office hit, earning, according to CNN, $40.16 million on Presidents’ Day in 2018. The film made history for Black Hollywood, winning three Academy Awards in 2019 for Best Costume Design, Best Production Design, and Best Original Score. In 2019, they were also nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards along with Best Motion Picture and Best Original Score at the Golden Globe Awards, Best Cinematography and Best Acting Ensemble at the Critics’ Choice Awards, and more.
Ryan Coogler will return as director and writer of the sequel along with, according to Screen Rant, cast members Chadwick Boseman, Letitia Wright, Danai Gurira, Angela Bassett, and Martin Freeman. However, there have been rumors that Boseman may not reprise his role as T’Challa because of a potential plotline where Wright’s character Shuri will become the Black Panther. Boseman has not confirmed the rumor. Black Panther producer Nate Moore reportedly stated in an interview that Black Panther is not a specific person and the character can belong to anyone.
Although the confirmation of the release date is new, just last year Boseman started the buzz about a sequel and posted a photo on his Instagram along with a caption reading “May 6, 2022”:
Boseman will also be reprising his role as T’Challa in Avengers 5, which is still up in the air. No release date or cast list has been confirmed. Both Avengers 5 and Black Panther 2 will be included in Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Phase 5.
Usher has recently been dropping several hints of a new album, many of which reportedly believe to be a sequel to his 2004 diamond-certified album Confessions.
Usher has recently been dropping several hints of a new album, many of which reportedly believe to be a sequel to his 2004 diamond-certified album Confessions.
The buzz surrounding the alleged album began in March 2019 with Usher’s Instagram post of him sitting in So So Def Studios with a board reading ‘Confessions 2’, captioned “Dis what y’all want…” Usher continued to add to the buzz by playing what appeared to be new music on Jermaine Dupri’s Instagram live story the same month.
Almost a year later, Usher touched the stage to perform a new song at Live from the Cricket Lounge in Los Angeles on Feb 24. The song was introduced as Confessions Pt III, a reported prequel to Pt I and II. Usher sang: “Remember that time I was sitting up sick, couldn’t sleep in the middle of the night? / You said, ‘Babe, let me take you to the ER’ / I said, ‘Nah, Ima be alright’ / Well, the next day I found out from f**kin’ around that the sickness I had was life / And I was fixed to keeping the decision to keep it / Knowing I had to get rid of it.” Additionally, before beginning the performance, Usher vaguely announced the new album.
On Mar 4, Usher appeared on Ellen to discuss new ventures, including his upcoming movie Burden. Ellen asked what the fans really want to know: “When are you coming out with new music?” Usher answered “Soon.”
There is no confirmation of a date, a tracklist, or possible features. Fans must continue to rely on Usher’s hints until an official announcement is delivered.
Mattel has released 10 Black Barbie dolls with different hair styles, skin tones and body types in honor of Black History Month.
Turini posted about the new collection on her Instagram saying “I grew up obsessed with Barbie and while she was one of my first fashion icons, I clearly remember searching shelves for a doll that looked like me and coming up empty-handed”:
Turini channeled the first Black Barbie from 1980 as well as costumes from Queen & Slim to create stylish looks for the Barbies. The looks follow three color schemes: monochromatic, snakeskin with black and white, and pastel colors. However, only the dolls are for sale; the outfits were just created for marketing purposes. The dolls wear hairstyles popular within the Black community including finger waves, twists, braids, afros, etc.
According to the New York Post, these Barbies are a part of the consistent rollout of diverse Barbies. Mattel has been recently releasing many Barbies of “different sizes, colors, abilities and professions,” and has even released a gender-neutral Barbie as well as a Judge Barbie.
Patrom says she stocked up after studying what was most in need in China. A distributor in New York provided her with 2,000 surgical masks, and she ordered a large supply of other products online from Dollar Tree
While just about everyone is panicking over the Coronavirus, Adilisha Patrom has found a way to help them stay protected, and make profit; by opening a Coronavirus pop-up shop in Washington, D.C,.
Adilsha Patrom is a graduate of Howard University, and owner of Galaxy 5000. She decided to turn the empty store front next door to her business, into the location for a Coronavirus pop-up shop. She placed an advertisement outside that says, “limited stock protective face mask.”
The proprietor of this #coronavirus pop-up shop says she stocked up on hand sanitizer and masks weeks ago.https://t.co/g6E6SCKHAp
— Washingtonian (@washingtonian) March 5, 2020
The pop-up shop sells the most common things you would be looking for to protect yourself against the virus. Hand sanitizer, gloves and face mask — which have been especially hard to get your hands on since the outbreak has grown.
WAMU reports, the pop-up shop was inspired by Patrom’s personal experience with her ill father.
“My dad was diagnosed with cancer back in November. Since then, his doctors have educated us on the importance of face masks, and the different type of face masks, because we were doing it all wrong,” she says. “That just burst in me… what can I do to help people in the community that may not have the resources to go online as well if stores are sold out, where can they go locally?”
When it came to using face mask as precaution against the Coronavirus, Patrom says she stocked up after studying what was most in need in China. A distributor in New York provided her with 2,000 surgical masks, and she ordered a large supply of other products online from Dollar Tree, according to the Washingtonian.
People are being encouraged to follow safety measures given by the CDC, but if you need a little extra protection, the Coronavirus Pop-up Shop is located at 1002B Florida Avenue, Northeast, in Washington, D.C.
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The coronavirus has been confirmed in three patients in Maryland. Governor has declared a state of emergency.
Maryland’s public health laboratory in Baltimore confirmed the cases. Governor Larry Hogan has declared a state of emergency, but urged residents not to panic. “I encourage all Marylanders not to panic but to take this seriously and to stay informed as we continue to provide updates,” said Hogan.
All three patients are being quarantined in their homes. Officials are working to determine who they have come in contact with in recent days. Hogan made the announcement at a press conference in Annapolis, saying the state has been prepping for the situation and is well-prepared.
There have been no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the District of Columbia or Virginia, although officials are waiting test results on several people.
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After losing a bet to Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade, Shaq was forced to show America his long-lost hairline.
AMPM Entertainment Report for today, Thursday, March 5th was filled with the latest surrounding Nicki Minaj, Kim Kardashian, Shaq and Drake. If you missed it, check out the Audio below to hear what Allison, Marc and Coka-Lani has to say!
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Nicki Minaj’s husband arrested for failure to register as a sex offender, click for full story.
Kim Kardashian visits the White House with four women granted clemency by President Trump, click for more details
Shaq’s punishment for one lost bet gave fans a sneak peek into his ever-elusive hairline, click for more details
.@SHAQ lost a bet to @DwyaneWade, so he had to let his hairline grow out 🤣
(via @NBAonTNT) pic.twitter.com/450Ow3qyPj
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) March 4, 2020
Drake Gets Dragged For Disrespecting Baby Mama On New Song,
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Seemingly implying that the app is deleting her videos because of her curves, the “Truth Hurts” singer added: “But allows other videos with girls in bathing suits. I wonder why?
Allison’s Timeline for today, Thursday, March 5th was filled with the latest surrounding Coronavirus, NeNe Leakes and Lizzo. If you missed it, check out the Audio below to hear what Allison has to say!
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Elizabeth Warren, who ran progressive grassroots campaign, ends 2020 run
New NYC, Westchester COVID-19 Cases Bring Total to 24; Some in Intensive Care, Click for more details
Trump floats his own coronavirus hunches on ‘Hannity’
Trump to Hannity on WHO saying coronavirus death rate is 3.4%: "I think the 3.4% number is really a false number. Now this is just my hunch, but based on a lot of conversations … personally, I'd say the number is way under 1%."
Astoundingly irresponsible. pic.twitter.com/uC9c03zX31
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) March 5, 2020
‘RHOA’ Star NeNe Leakes Claims Wendy Williams ‘Blocked’ Her Talk Show from Happening, Click for full story
Lizzo Calls Out TikTok for Seemingly Deleting Her Swimsuit Videos: ‘I Wonder Why?’, click for more details
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