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Black-Owned Honey Pot’s Target Ad Called ‘Racist’

In response to the accusations of Honey Pot being racist, founder Beatrice Dixon says: “I can’t expect them to understand the plight of what it is to be a black woman co-founder in business.”

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Honey Pot, a Black-owned plant-based feminine hygiene product line, received a significant amount of backlash due to its latest Target commercial. In the 30 second commercial, Honey Pot founder Beatrice Dixon discusses her journey establishing her company as a Black woman.

“The reason why it’s so important for Honey Pot to do well, is so the next black girl that comes up with a great idea, she could have a better opportunity. That means a lot to me.” This line did not sit well with the white female demographic.

Immediately after the commercial debuted on Feb. 4, a flood of racist and negative reviews were posted on Trustpilot, a website dedicated to customer reviews. Dixon was accused of blatantly excluding white females and prioritizing Black females with her products. A few reviewers went as far as to use racist slurs to insult Dixon personally. Majority of the reviewers claimed that they would not support the business any longer. To highlight the brand’s mission of inclusivity, Dixon responded with the company’s tagline: Made by humans with vaginas, for humans with vaginas.

However, Dixon’s sales rose due to the support from the Black female community that witnessed the unwarranted accusations of racism. During the weeks after the commercial debuted, Honey Pot sales increased from 20% to 30%. After the flood of racist backlash on Trustpilot, Honey Pot sales increased 40% to 50%. Supporters went to social media to advocate for Dixon and the Honey Pot by posting about the brand and the products they purchased.

Eventually, Dixon told Buzzfeed News: “I can’t expect them to understand the plight of what it is to be a black woman co-founder in business.”

A Target spokesperson released an official statement: “Target has a longstanding commitment to empowering and investing in diverse suppliers that create a broad variety of products for our guests. We’re proud to work with Bea Dixon and The Honey Pot team to highlight Bea’s journey to build her brand and bring her products to Target.”

Honey Pot’s chemical-free feminine hygiene products, including tampons, sanitary napkins, wipes, and cleansers, are available in-stores at Target and online at thehoneypot.co

Dwyane Wade Launches Rap Career

After leaving the NBA, pop culture icon and basketball legend Dwyane Wade is looking for a new hobby.

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Former NBA player and legend Dwyane Wade has been the topic of discussion for weeks after he announced he was the parent of a transgender child. Now he’s making headlines for his newest venture, rap.

Wade, who recently had his jersey retired by The Miami Heat, made an appearance on Rick Ross‘s single, “Season Ticket Holder” which is inspired by Wade’s time in the NBA. The song is currently available on Tidal.

On the song, Wade talks about his family, three championship rings and his lifestyle on the song. He took the opportunity to perform it while having his number retired.

Wade has gotten mixed reviews on his single. Some fans say they’re happy he’s found something he enjoys while others criticize his rap skills. Fans will have to wait to see what Wade comes up with next.

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DC Councilmember Proposes Monthly $100 Public Transportation Benefit

The proposed program, named Metro for DC, is dedicated to improving bus service in low-income communities and providing the monthly benefit for the residents of these communities.

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Ward 6 D.C. Councilmember Charles Allen has proposed a $100 monthly benefit to be used on a SmarTrip card by DC residents. The proposed program, named Metro for DC, is dedicated to improving bus service in low-income communities and providing the monthly benefit for the residents of these communities. The program prioritizes Medicaid-eligible residents first, followed by families earning up to 100% AMI ($96,000), families earning $155,000, and the individuals and families remaining. Students enrolled in the Kids Ride Free program and federal employees who already receive a benefit are not eligible for the new program.

The program will be funded by surplus taxes that have been collected by the city. However, if someone is accepted and enrolled into the program but does not use or finish the $100 benefit on their SmarTrip card, DC will not lose any money. This is because the benefit does not roll over: If there is any money left on the card, it will not be available to use the following month.

The program’s other initiative of improving bus service will include new buses, improved headways, bus lanes, bus shelters, etc. This will organically increase ridership and make Metrobuses convenient and reliable for DC residents, specifically low-income.

Councilmember Allen is introducing legislation for the program today, Tues. March 3rd.

Today is Super Tuesday Please Vote! Here’s What You Need To Know

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There is a lot at stake in Virginia. 14 states are at the polls to make BIG decisions in our political landscape.

You’ve heard the radio ads. You’ve see the tv commericials. I’m not telling you who to vote for but I am saying its very important to let your voice be heard.

Polls close at 7pm for Virginia.

Click here for more information on polling in VA.

Click here for more information on the impact of Super Tuesday

The Musical Pippin’ Comes to The Ira Aldridge Theatre

The Howard University Department of Theatre Arts presents their Spring Musical.

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Lights, cameras, action.  We are hitting the stage for the Spring musical at Howard University Ira Aldridge Theater.  It’s the production of “Pippin.”  My guest is Prof. Ricky Ramon – Director of the Production

Pippin has dazzled audiences for decades.  The story is flooded with spectacle, excitement and drama.  The journey of Pippin explores what it means to live an extraordinary life.  The Howard University Department of Theatre Arts presents Pippin from March 4th – March 7th at the Ira Aldridge Theater.

Tune in to Taking it to the Streets, weekday mornings at 6:15, 7:08 and 8:40 on the Steve Harvey Morning Show on 96.3 WHUR.

Follow me on facebook and twitter at @bobbygailes for updates and to stay connected.

Listen to this mornings segment here:

Coronavirus Crises Information

As the Coronavirus threat increases, we give you the latest information to help you stay safe.

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Head-snapping information was announced today from Washington State health officials.  More people are succumbing to the Coronavirus.  The threat has grown exponentially over that past month prompting many questions from The White House to your house.  We get you the most updated information possible and answer your questions about this mysterious disease.

Dr. Mark S. Thompson, M.D., Chair, Department of Community and Family Medicine, Howard University

AMPM Entertainment Report: 3/2 – Moving Forward Without Flavor Flav

Flavor Flav hits Bernie Sanders with cease and desist over Public Enemy campaign appearance

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Keeping you in the loop on what’s going on in the world of Entertainment.. it’s the AMPM Entertainment Report!   

AMPM Entertainment Report for today, Monday, March 2nd was filled with the latest surrounding Public Enemy, Kanye West, Laila Ali and Wendy’s.  If you missed it, check out the Audio below to hear what Allison, Marc and Coka-Lani has to say! 

Still want to know more? If you want all the details.. be sure to click on the links below to get the full story on each headline!  

Public Enemy parts ways with Flavor Flav following clash over Sanders endorsement, click for more details.

Kanye West brings Sunday Service to Paris Fashion Week, click for more details.

Laila Ali Says For The Right Price She Would Come Out Of Retirement To Face Claressa Shields, click for more details.

#WendysBreakfast  #WendysBreakfastBattle, click for more details.

Be sure to check out AMPM Entertainment Report with Coka-Lani every weekday in the 5pm hour on Allison & Marc in the Afternoons right here on WHUR so you can stay up to date and in the loop with what’s going!

Allison’s Timeline: 3/2 – Oprah Loses Footing Over Balance

The media mogul, 66, took a nasty tumble at the Forum arena Saturday during her “Oprah’s 2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus” while ironically talking about “balance.”

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Keeping you in the loop on what’s going on in DC and around the world.. it’s Allison’s Timeline!   

Allison’s Timeline for today, Monday, March 2nd was filled with the latest surrounding Coronavirus Update, Oprah Winfrey and Democrats Fallout.  If you missed it, check out the Audio below to hear what Allison has to say! 

Still want to know more? If you want all the details.. be sure to click on the links below to get the full story on each headline!  

Washington State Officials Announce 2nd Coronavirus Death in U.S., click for full story.

Oprah Falls Onstage While Talking Balance, Loses Her Shoes. Click for more details.

Ahead of Super Tuesday, Democrats make late-hour appeals in reshaped race, click for full story.

Be sure to check out Allison’s Timeline every weekday in the 3pm hour with

Allison & Marc in the Afternoon right here on WHUR

so you can stay up to date and in the loop with what’s going!

Helping Hands Radiothon Raises Over $60k

96.3 WHUR listeners donated more than $60k to help send more than 1,000 students around the globe to perform community service. It was all part of the WHUR Helping Hands 2020 Radiothon.

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Washington, D.C. – (Monday, March 2, 2020) –  Thanks to more than $60k in donations, hundreds of Howard University students can now prepare to head to 22 destinations across the globe to render service to communities in crisis.  WHUR listeners dug deep into their pockets Sunday to make the donations to the station’s Helping Hands Radiothon, which annually works to raise money for Howard’s Alternative Spring Break (ASB).

ASB is a unique service learning experience that exposes Howard University students to concepts of social justice, interfaith exploration, and ethical leadership development.  WHUR listeners phoned in donations to the Suntrust now Truist phone bank, donated on-line at whur.com, and stopped by the WHUR studios to give to an effort that will ultimately have a global impact.

11-hundred Howard students signed up this year to participate in ASB, where they will go to places like Ghana, Puerto Rico, New Orleans, Flint, Baltimore, Memphis, DC, and more than a dozen other sites.  It’s all part of an initiative Howard began 26 years ago that gives students the opportunity to forgo a traditional Spring Break and instead provide invaluable volunteer hours to communities that could really use some help and hope.

The HU students will be providing tutoring and mentoring to at-risk youth, working to restore areas devastated by natural disasters, tackle homelessness and gentrification challenges, and so much more. “We are so proud of the amazing work that the Howard University students are doing to impact neighborhoods around the globe.  That’s why we are honored yearly to do our part to make sure we can help to raise enough money to get them to their destinations,” said WHUR General Manager Sean Plater.

This year, HU students will work with 150 community partners to perform over 100,000 hours of volunteer service.  “Our WHUR listeners are among some of the most generous people on the planet.  Whenever we issue a call to action, they respond with such kindness. We are thankful for and humbled by their giving spirit,” added Plater.

Through ASB, students are immersed in unique cultures that provide immediate assistance to those in need and enables the students to reflect on the challenges prevalent in distressed communities around the world.

Howard University students leave for their various volunteer areas later this month.  There is still time to get in on the giving.  Click the link to donate.  When you give, HU students can help.

 

 

Four More Coronavirus Deaths In Washington State

Health officials in Washington state report 6 virus deaths

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Health officials in Washington state said Monday that four more people have died from the coronavirus, bringing the total to five in the state and United States. Dr. Jeff Duchin from Public Health – Seattle & King County announced the new deaths at a news conference. Researchers said earlier the virus may have been circulating for weeks undetected in Washington state.  There are at least 29 active cases in Washington State.

 

Klobuchar Drops Out Of Presidential Race

Klobuchar to endorse Biden

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Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar has suspended her 2020 presidential campaign. Klobuchar plans to support former Vice-President Joe Biden.  An announcement will be made at a rally in Dallas, Texas.  Klobuchar is the third democratic hopeful to drop out the race for The White House since Biden’s commanding win in the South Carolina Primary on Saturday.  Billionaire Tom Steyer and former South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg ended their campaigns over the weekend. The announcement comes a day before 14 states hold primaries on Super Tuesday.

Va Stand Up! Tomorrow is Super Tuesday

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There is a lot at stake tomorrow in Virginia. 14 states will go the polls to make BIG decisions in our political landscape.

You’ve heard the radio ads. You’ve see the tv commericials. I’m not telling you who to vote for but I am saying its very important to let your voice be heard. It’s always best the vote early in the day.

Polls close at 7pm for Virginia.

Click here for more information on polling in VA.

Click here for more information on the impact of Super Tuesday

Jennifer Lopez & A Rod Are In No Rush To Jump the Broom

Jennifer Lopez & A Rod Are No Rush To Jump the Broom

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I gotta give it to Oprah! She can the story from almost anybody. At Oprah’s 2020 Vision event in Dallas recently, Jennifer Lopez revealed that her and Alex Rodriguez are not in a hurry to get married at all.

Jlo was married 3 other times and probably learned a little somethin along the way. Jlo says, “It was different than anything I had ever experienced in the sense of his consistency,” she also said. “Like what he says he does every time. And he also wants to build together, which I’ve never had. I’ve never had, you know, somebody who wants to see me shine and grow and be.”

 

Jennifer also said that they were concentrating on building family first. Click here for more on this story

 

Congratulations To Our Disney Dreamers From The DMV Class of 2020

These very talented young ladies have been chosen to represent the DMV at this years Disney Dreamers Academy

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The Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and Essence Magazine is a place where dreams can come true for 100 High School students from across the country.    This year four young ladies will be heading down to Walt Disney World to represent the DMV as part of the Disney Dreamers class of 2020.  Great Job!

Congratulations to our dreamers:

Kailin Frye from Woodbridge, VA

Amari Mealy from Alexandria, VA

Esha Venkat from Ashburn, VA

Caitlyn Lynch from Hyattsville, MD

 

Here what they have to say about their goals and aspirations:

Kanye Brings Sunday Service to Paris Fashion Week

Yesterday, Kanye West brought church to Paris Fashion Week when he held his Sunday Service in Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord at 8 AM.

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Kanye West brought church to Paris Fashion Week when he held his Sunday Service in Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord at 8 AM.

Among the crowd were designers, stylists, writers, editors, West’s wife Kim and daughter North, as well as Kim’s sister Kourtney and her daughter Penelope. Unlike previous Sunday services, the venue held more than just West’s close family and friends and ticket buyers. The crowd surrounded the tight knit circle of West, his choir, and the pastor.

 

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Although the obvious focus is religion, there was an emphasis on fashion as well. West dressed himself and his choir in matching beige outfits consisting of, according to Vogue, a “V-neck top, loose pants, turtleneck, gold necklace, and Yeezy sneakers.” Ironically, West delivered a sermon about materialism in front of the star-studded crowd. During the sermon, he says, “A lot of time we put our faith and trust in people, we put our faith and trust in material things.”

‘Inside the Actors Studio’ Host Dies at 93

Lipton was known for being an expert interviewer and devoted to his craft.

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Host of Inside the Actors Studio, James Lipton died today at the age of 93. His wife informed that his cause of death was bladder cancer.

Lipton spent 23 season, beginning in 1994, as the Inside the Actors Studio host. He left the show in 2019 when it changed networks. Lipton conceived the idea for the show in 1992 ads a master class for the Actors Studio Drama school which was a collaboration of the Actors  Studio and The New School.

During his time as host, nearly 300 people sat down with Lipton from Alec Baldwin to Julia Roberts. He would interview guest for over four hours and then cut the video down for television. Lipton was known for getting celebrities to open up about themselves. Lipton did all of his own research for the show and spent weeks preparing to meet with guests.

“If you had put a gun to my head and said, ‘I will pull the trigger unless you predict that in 23 years, Inside the Actors Studio will be viewed in 94 million homes in America on Bravo and in 125 countries around the world, that it will have received 16 Emmy nominations, making it the fifth most-nominated series in the history of television, that it will have received an Emmy Award for outstanding informational series and that you will have received the Critics’ Choice Award for best reality series host — predict it or die,’ I would have said, ‘Pull the trigger,'” said Lipton to The Hollywood Reporter.

Lipton won a Critics Choice Award for best reality series host and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Daytime Emmy’s in 2016. Inside the Actors Studio became one of the top rated shows on television.

 

Charter Day Convocation 2020

We are honored to welcome home one of Howard’s most distinguished alumni from the worlds of business and real estate. Trustee Hale exemplifies Howard’s motto: truth and service through her career, navigating and championing inclusion for people of color in the top tier of the financial world.

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We are excited to announce Howard University alumna, trustee and financial industry trailblazer Leslie D. Hale will serve as the 2020 Charter Day Convocation orator during the 153rd Charter Day Convocation on Friday, March 6.

Trustee Hale is the president and chief executive officer of RLJ Lodging Trust, a leading hotel real estate investment trust. Since joining the organization in 2005, she has played a pivotal role in setting and executing the strategic vision at the firm and has held progressively senior-level roles during her tenure. She was appointed in 2007 to serve as chief financial officer, in 2016 she was elevated to chief operating officer and in 2018 she was named president and chief executive officer. She helped lead the successful initial public offering of RLJ Lodging Trust in 2011 and is a member of RLJ Lodging Trust’s board of directors.

In addition to RLJ Lodging Trust, Trustee Hale serves on the board of directors for Macy’s Inc. and has served since 2013 as a Howard University trustee. Other organizational memberships include the Marriott International National Association Advisory Board, the Nareit Advisory Board, the American Hotel and Lodging Association Executive Board and the Industry Real Estate Financing Advisory Council. Before joining RLJ Lodging Trust, Trustee Hale held senior positions at GE, working in the Commercial Finance Mergers and Acquisitions Group and the Real Estate Strategic Capital Group. She was also an investment banker with Goldman Sachs, advising on mergers, acquisitions and corporate finance.

Trustee Hale earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a concentration in finance from Howard University in 1994, graduating summa cum laude (Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society) and earned an MBA from Harvard Business School, where she was a Goldman Sachs and Robert F. Toigo Fellow.

We are honored to welcome home one of Howard’s most distinguished alumni from the worlds of business and real estate. Trustee Hale exemplifies Howard’s motto: truth and service through her career, navigating and championing inclusion for people of color in the top tier of the financial world.

Please join us on March 6 at 11:00 a.m. in Cramton Auditorium as we celebrate Howard past, Howard present and Howard Forward.

New Online Service For Medicaid Consumers

It’s Medical Monday and we’re addressing you health needs.

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It’s a Medical Monday and we are helping you to be your healthy best this morning on Taking It to the Streets.  Amerigroup DC is out with a new online feature for Medicaid consumers to give you direct connection to healthcare providers.  My guest this morning is Charmekia Martin – Manager of Medicaid Plan Marketing for Amerigroup DC

Amerigroup DC Medicaid consumers will now be able to access medical and behavioral healthcare providers thru online video visits at no charge. More information here:

Tune in to Taking it to the Streets, weekday mornings at 6:15, 7:08 and 8:40 on the Steve Harvey Morning Show on 96.3 WHUR.

Follow me on facebook and twitter at @bobbygailes for updates and to stay connected.

 

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If You Work Out Too Much, You’ll Burn Less Calories

Working out too much can actually make you less active during your non-workout hours—walking the dog, running errands, playing with the kids—resulting in fewer calories burned by the end of the day.

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The more often you exercise, the more calories you burn, right? Not quite, finds a new study. Working out too much can actually make you less active during your non-workout hours—walking the dog, running errands, playing with the kids—resulting in fewer calories burned by the end of the day.

You heard that right: If you work out too much, you’ll actually burn less calories overall.

According to a recent study, 72 women ages 60 to 74 were split into three groups: women who strength trained once a week and did aerobic activity once a week; women who strength trained twice a week and did aerobic activity twice a week; and women who strength trained three times a week and did aerobic activity three times a week. Each workout took about 40 minutes.

 

2020 WHUR Helping Hands Radiothon

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Hundreds of Howard University students are preparing to forgo their traditional Spring Break to roll up their sleeves to provide community service in neighborhoods around the globe. It’s called Alternative Spring Break and the need for help in these communities is greater than ever.

WHUR Sunday hosts Patrick Ellis, Jacquie Gales Webb and Stretch Garrett are asking you to give to 96.3 WHUR’s Helping Hands Radiothon. We need your assistance to make their mission possible. With your help, hundreds of Howard students will be able to tutor, mentor, address gun violence, tackle poverty, and so much more in U.S. communities and around the globe.

Students will be providing services to communities in Albany, GA; The Bahamas; Baltimore, MD; Birmingham, AL; Camden, NJ; Philadelphia, PA; Charleston, WV; Chicago, IL; Flint/Detroit, MI; Ghana; Little Rock/Pine Bluff, AR; Lumberton, NC; Memphis, TN; Milwaukee, WI; New Orleans, LA; Oakland, CA; Puerto Rico; Richmond, VA; Savannah, GA; St. Louis, MO; Washington, DC; and Williston, SC.

When you give to the 96.3 WHUR’s Helping Hands Radiothon, you provide tutoring to youth in Baltimore, combat gun violence in Chicago, tackle poverty in DC, address social injustice and education in Ghana, restore natural disaster areas in Puerto Rico, and so much more.  This year, 1,100 Howard University students are giving up their traditional spring break to perform over 100,000 volunteer hours in some 22 cities in the U.S. and abroad.  
It’s all part of Howard University’s Alternative Spring Break (ASB). But they need your support.  You can click here to donate now!!!  When you give, HU students can help communities in crisis.

Horace & Dickies: DMV Loses Another Piece Of History

Today, Horace and Dickies closes its doors for the last time.

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Today, Horace and Dickies closes its doors for the last time. Long time DC residents have frequented the “little fish spot” on 12th and H ST for 30 years! Even with lines flowing out of the door, Horace & Dickies was definitely a go to spot any given PAY DAY!

 

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“Horace and Dickies has been an institution on H Street NE for 30 years and there’s no way to sugarcoat  news of their closure – it’s a loss for the community today and a loss connecting the neighborhood to its past,” says Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen.

This afternoon I will brave the line and order my usual fried fish dinner with double fries and mambo sauce on everything! Anybody need me to pick them up something?

Fathers Talk About Daddy Burnout

Fathers discuss the challenges and stresses of parenting.

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Last week we spoke with a group of ladies about being burnout as a mother. They love their children but need a break. Tonight, we speak with our men and they will share their issues of being burnout. These fathers take their jobs seriously and we love to be appreciated.

Greg Ingram, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, The Institute for Emotional Regulation, married father of three.
Stacey Jordan, Co-Host, “The Husbands” on WHUR, married father of six

Christian Price, Master Sergeant, U.S. Army, single father of one.

AMPM Ent Report: 2/28 – Diddy Has The Keys To RandB?

Diddy Says He’s On A Mission To ‘Bring True R&B Back’

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Keeping you in the loop on what’s going on in the world of Entertainment.. it’s the AMPM Entertainment Report!   

AMPM Entertainment Report for today, Friday, February 28th was filled with the latest surrounding Candyman, and Diddy Can’t Fake R&B.  If you missed it, check out the Audio below to hear what Allison, Marc and Coka-Lani has to say! 

Still want to know more? If you want all the details.. be sure to click on the links below to get the full story on each headline!  

Say the Candyman’s name if you dare, click for more details. 

Diddy Can’t Fake R&B

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Be sure to check out AMPM Entertainment Report with Coka-Lani every weekday in the 5pm hour on Allison & Marc in the Afternoons right here on WHUR so you can stay up to date and in the loop with what’s going!

Allison’s Timeline: 2/28 – Kimora Lee Simmons Surprises Young Fashion Designer

Skylar Johnson explained how wanting to upcycle her old clothes at age 8 led her to become one of the world’s youngest fashion designers by age 12.

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Keeping you in the loop on what’s going on in DC and around the world.. it’s Allison’s Timeline!   

Allison’s Timeline for today, Friday, February 28th was filled with the latest surrounding Skylar Raiyn Johnson, Black Voters Rideshare Bedbugs and Snoring.  If you missed it, check out the Audio below to hear what Allison has to say! 

Still want to know more? If you want all the details.. be sure to click on the links below to get the full story on each headline!  

Kimora Lee Simmons Surprises 12-year-old Skylar Raiyn Johnson NoVA-based Fashion Designer With Life-Changing Opportunity, click for more details.

Seeking Black Voters, Trump Campaign To Open Offices In 15 Black Communities, click for more details.

Pest Control Companies Warn Rideshare Cars Can Have Bedbugs, click for more details.

Why your spouse’s snoring IS bad for you: Scientists warn one in seven sleepers make so much noise it can increase partner’s blood pressure, click for more details.

Be sure to check out Allison’s Timeline every weekday in the 3pm hour with Allison & Marc in the Afternoon right here on WHUR so you can stay up to date and in the loop with what’s going!

AMPM Entertainment Report: 2/27 – Live From Sax Dinner Theater and Lounge

No More Than $450 A Month In Child Support, really Future?

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Keeping you in the loop on what’s going on in the world of Entertainment.. it’s the AMPM Entertainment Report!   

AMPM Entertainment Report for today, Wednesday, January 29th was filled with the latest surrounding (Story 1), (Story 2) and (Story 3).  If you missed it, check out the Audio below to hear what Allison, Marc and Coka-Lani has to say! 

Still want to know more? If you want all the details.. be sure to click on the links below to get the full story on each headline!  

Future Wants To Pay Alleged Baby Mama No More Than $450 A Month In Child Support, click for full story.

2020 Olympics Could Be ‘Canceled’ Over Coronavirus Outbreak, click for full story.

Vanessa Bryant Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Helicopter Co., Pilot, click for full story.

Be sure to check out AMPM Entertainment Report with Coka-Lani every weekday in the 5pm hour on Allison & Marc in the Afternoons right here on WHUR so you can stay up to date and in the loop with what’s going!

Willborn’s World: 2/27 – Spanking Your Kids

To Spank or no

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Let the “The Stress Reliever” take you on a trip inside of Willborn’s World! 

In Willborn’s World! Thursday, February 27th we are talking Spanking Your Kids.  If you missed it, check out the Audio below to hear what The Stress Reliver has to say!

Be sure to check out Willborn’s World with “The Stress Reliever” George Willborn every Thursday in the 6pm hour with Allison & Marc in the Afternoon right here on WHUR.  I don’t know how you see it but that’s how I see it, in Willborn’s World! 

Allison’s Timeline: 2/27 – Sword Among Lions

Ida B. Wells was an African American journalist and activist who led an anti-lynching crusade in the United States in the 1890s.

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Keeping you in the loop on what’s going on in DC and around the world.. it’s Allison’s Timeline!   

Allison’s Timeline for today, Friday, February 27th was filled with the latest surrounding Ida B. Wells, (Story 2) and Georgetown WAWA.  If you missed it, check out the Audio below to hear what Allison has to say! 

Still want to know more? If you want all the details.. be sure to click on the links below to get the full story on each headline!  

Ida B. Wells – Known as a “Sword Among Lions,” click for more details.

Congress Approves Legislation Designating Lynching a Federal Hate Crime After 120 Years of Defeats, click for full story.

Georgetown WAWA limiting number students that can be in the store at one time.

Former Baltimore mayor sentenced to 3 years in prison in ‘Healthy Holly’ case, click for full story.

Be sure to check out Allison’s Timeline every weekday in the 3pm hour with Allison & Marc in the Afternoon right here on WHUR so you can stay up to date and in the loop with what’s going!

Thanks DMV! Allison & Marc’s Happy Hour Was LIT!

DMV, we can’t wait to celebrate more years to come. From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU! We cannot say it enough.

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Thank you DMV for showing us so much LOVE last night at Sax Dinner Theater and Lounge! The energy was on ten. The entertainment was off the hook. The ambiance was incredible and the LOVE was real.

More importantly, THANK YOU for all the love and support over the past year. We were able to finally put faces to the names and voices over the phone. We enjoyed ourselves and we hope you did too. Shoutout to our Afternoon Show winners who received the full VIP treatment.

Thanks to our awesome producers Coka-Lani and Sean G, and our incredible WHUR family for holdin’ it down.  Thanks Sax Dinner Theater & Lounge for the awesome entertainment, delicious food and great staff. We can’t wait it do it again.

And DMV, we can’t wait to celebrate more years to come. From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU! We cannot say it enough.

Deputies Questioned About Kobe Bryant Crash Photos

Report: Los Angeles deputies shared Kobe Bryant crash photos

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities are investigating whether deputies shared graphic photos of the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter and seven others. The Los Angeles Times reports Friday that a public safety source with knowledge of the events had seen one of the photos on the phone of another official in a setting that was not related to the investigation of the crash. The source spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the allegations. Los Angeles County sheriff’s Deputy Maria Lucero told The Associated Press “the matter is being looked into.”

New DC Bike Lane Fines Take Effect Tomorrow

Leap Day Means New Traffic Fines

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(Washington, DC)  —  Tomorrow, Saturday, February 29th is Leap Day. It is also the day that new traffic fines take effect in the District for motorists who block, stop or park in a bike lane. Starting tomorrow, the Department of Public Works will begin issuing citations to violators to the tune of 150-dollar.  The new law marks a milestone for bike advocates who have fought for stricter protections to keep bicyclists and pedestrians safe while riding and walking in D.C. Nearly 300 DPW Parking Enforcement Officers will be able to issue fines. The officer will first snap a picture of the violator’s vehicle before issuing a ticket. If a driver pulls away before the ticket can be served, the DPW will mail the fine to the violators.

DC Prepares For A Drop In Tourism Due To The Coronavirus

“Our business guests are still very strong, but I think that we should be anticipating some change in the tourism demand, depending on how long this runs for.”

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Washington D.C. is expecting a sharp decline in tourism in the coming months due to the coronavirus.

“The fact that the number one market for Washington, D.C. is China and nobody in China can physically fly out of the country is a big concern,” Elliot Ferguson, president of Destination D.C., says in DCist, the city’s tourism-promotion arm.

China has been the top country for tourists coming to D.C. since 2013. Over 226,000 Chinese visitors came to The District in 2018, a 25% from 2017, but they stayed for longer periods of time, according to Desitination D.C.

“We’re watching this very carefully and realizing that until flights are allowed back in the U.S., we’re looking at a no-go in terms of the potential for visitation,” Ferguson said according to Bisnow. “But we’re cautiously optimistic that this is something we’ll be able to rebound from, and we’re looking at the opportunities for us in other international markets that continue to strengthen.”

This may also affect business travel as well. Ferguson says the International Association of Dental Research’s conference in the mid-March at the Washington Convention Center will most likely see a decline in attendance due to the 700 memebrs that live in China.

‘The Proud Family’ Set To Return This Year

It’s being reported all of the original cast members will return for the reboot.

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Disney’s hit animated series “The Proud Family” is set to return in 2020 on Disney+ streaming service.

“The Proud Family”, shows us the animated tales of 14-year-old Penny Proud as she begins to assert her independence and experience the ups and downs of growing up, with guidance from her close-knit family. The old favorite, which initially aired in the early 2000’s, is coming back with an all new original-series titled, “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder”. The reboot of the show was announced by Disneyplus on Instagram this week.


According to People.com  , the show will keep it’s original cast, Kyla Pratt as Penny Proud,  Tommy Davidson as Oscar Proud, Paula Jai Parker as Trudy Proud, Jo Marie Payton as Suga Mama, Karen Malina White as Dijonay Jones, Soleil Moon Frye as Zoey Howzer, Alisa Reyes as LaCienega Boulevardez and Cedric the Entertainer will continue as Uncle Bobby Proud.

Kyla Pratt also shares her excitement on an Instagram post saying, “Official Official !!!!!! The Proud Family is coming back!!!!! #LouderandProuder !!! All new episodes are coming soon to @Disneyplus !!!! So grateful and excited and happy the news is finally officially out so y’all can stop harassing me 😂 #PennyProud 🙌🏽.” 

An exact date for the release has not been confirmed, but in the meantime, the original series is currently available to watch on Disney+.

 

Helping Hands 12-Hour Radiothon, Quiet Storm Live & Tiffany Haddish

An action packed weekend with something for everyone.

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WEEKEND HAPS

 

  • Helping Hands 12-hour Radiothon, Sunday from 6am to 6pm. This year 1,100 Howard students are giving up their traditional spring break to perform volunteer service in 22 cities in the U.S. and abroad.  Stop by the the WHUR studios at 529 Bryant St. or donate on-line at giving.howard.edu/alternativespringbreak

 

  • Join Angela Stribling tonight for Quiet Storm “Live” from Sobe Restaurant and Lounge. Doors open at 7pm and the fun and games begin at 8pm. 

 

  • Plus join Angela tomorrow at the T-Mobile  location at 3909 14th NW, DC from 12noon – 2pm.

 

  • Tiffany Haddish is live in concert at The Theater at MGM National Harbor, Saturday night. Show time is 8pm.

  • In collaboration with Howard University, the Shakespeare Theatre Company is featuring the production of James Baldwin’s, “The Amen Corner”. Running through March 15th.  More information here:

 

  • The Washington National Opera’s “Samson and Delilah” comes to the Kennedy Center this Sunday and runs through March 21st.

 

  • Kim Waters is at Blues Alley this weekend for two shows each night 8pm & 10pm.

 

Tune in to Taking it to the Streets, weekday mornings at 6:15, 7:08 and 8:40 on the Steve Harvey Morning Show on 96.3 WHUR.

Follow me on facebook and twitter at @bobbygailes for updates and to stay connected.

 

Listen  to this mornings segment here:

Understanding Teen Dating Violence

What parents and teens need to know about teen dating violence.

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Your children are becoming teenagers or already are.  Most parents are a little nervous about those first dates,  where they’re going and what their doing.  But there is a difficult reality that parents and teens are having to address.  The possibility that their teen may be the victim or perpetrator of some form of dating violence. We discuss about this little-talked about issue and give you the tools to recognize if it’s something that’s happening with your teenager.

Resources:

DC SAFE

Love Is Respect

Christina Jones, Special Counsel, Strategic Youth Initiative, DC Attorney General’s Office
Marsha Woodland, Advocate, Founder, The Building Bridges Foundation

Dr. Akosa McFadgion, Director, Interpersonal Violence Prevention at Howard University

DC Bill Could Grant Leave On Primary Election Day

D.C. Council Committees Approve Leave On Primary Day

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(Washington, D.C.)  —  If everything goes according to schedule, residents who work and plan on voting on primary election day could receive a two-hour leave under legislation approved by D.C. Council committees. The measure, which still must be approved by the entire council and signed by the mayor, compels businesses to give workers two hours of paid leave on Primary Election Day.  The council committees also approved a measure that would require the Board of Elections to create a voter registration packet to be handed out to every new tenant and home buyer in the District.  Primary day in D.C. is on June 2nd.

Beyonce Reveals Why No Photos At Kobe Gigi Memorial Performance

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For starters, I’m shocked at all that Beyonce would request that no photos be taken of her during her performance at the Kobe & Gianna Memorial on Monday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. She has made this request other events and for other reasons.

Sources are reporting that before her performance, Beyonce informed the venue and security that photographers would not be permitted to take photos of her out of respect for the family. She also said she did not want to take the focus off of the family at this emotional moment.

Beyonce added that Kobe and Vanessa were close friends of both her and Jay Z and that they had even spent New Years Eve’s together. Click here for more on this story

Former Baltimore Mayor Sentenced To Prison

Catherine Pugh sentenced to three years in federal prison.

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Former Baltimore City Mayor Catherine Pugh has been sentence to three years for her role in the Healthy Holly Book scandal. The prosecution asked for a sentence of close to five years, while the defense asked for one year and one day.  Pugh was also ordered to pay $400,000 to the University of Maryland Medical System and almost $12,000 to the Maryland Auto Insurance Fund.  Both organizations bought books from Pugh. Her sentence begins on April 13th. There is no immediate word on where Pugh could serve out her sentence.

 

Sheryl Underwood Puts The Democratic Candidates on Blast

Sheryl Underwood and Steve Harvey talk about the Democratic candidates running for President

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This morning, special guest Sheryl Underwood from the “Talk” say’s her agenda will be to ask all the candidates what’s their plan to get out the vote and how they need to spend money on Black radio.

Listen to this morning’s segment here:

Ex-Baltimore Mayor Set To Be Sentenced In Book Sales Scheme

Pugh, with the assistance of longtime aide Gary Brown Jr., carefully carried out the scheme over more than seven years, starting when she was a Maryland state senator and into her tenure as Baltimore’s mayor. Her clients included the University of Maryland Medical System, health insurers and other organizations.

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BALTIMORE (AP) — Former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh is scheduled to be sentenced Thursday in a lucrative, years long scheme that sold her self-published children’s books to nonprofits and foundations to promote her political career and fund her run for mayor.

Pugh, 69, pleaded guilty to federal conspiracy and tax evasion charges in November. The veteran Democratic politician was elected mayor in 2016 and resigned in May after authorities began investigating bulk sales of “Healthy Holly” books that netted her hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Pugh’s attorneys have suggested a sentence of 366 days, while prosecutors have asked for nearly five years.

Prosecutors accused Pugh of double selling the books, keeping many for self-promotion purposes and failing to deliver them to institutions they were purchased for, including the Baltimore City Public Schools. Pugh used the proceeds to fund straw donations to her mayoral campaign and buy a new house, according to the sentencing memoradum filed by prosecutors.

Pugh, with the assistance of longtime aide Gary Brown Jr., carefully carried out the scheme over more than seven years, starting when she was a Maryland state senator and into her tenure as Baltimore’s mayor. Her clients included the University of Maryland Medical System, health insurers and other organizations.

Brown and another Pugh associate, Roslyn Wedington, await sentencing after pleading guilty to conspiracy and tax fraud.

Octavia Spencer Set to Play 1st Black Female Millionaire Madam C.J. Walker

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One of my favorites, Octavia Spencer is set to star as the first african american female millionaire Madam C.J. Walker. You probably remember Octavia for her roles in Hidden Figures, The Help, Ma and many more.

On March 20th 2020 Netflix is releasing a 4 part special titled “Self Made, Inspired the Life of Madam CJ Walker that share the her inspirational story of how she became the first black female millionaire, the racism she faced and other challenges.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYDJvnDfB2w&feature=emb_title

New Age Progressed Photo of Relisha Rudd Released

A new picture of missing DC youth Relisha Rudd has been released and officials are hoping this new enhanced photo of what the girl would look like today could help in the search. Rudd disappeared in March 2014 at the age of 8. She would now be 14-years-old.

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Washington, D.C. (Thursday, February, 27 2020) – The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has released a new photo of missing 8-year-old Relisha Rudd.  The age progressed picture of the missing District of Columbia youth shows what Rudd would look like today.   The girl went missing in March 2014 after being seen on video with a janitor at the now closed DC General Shelter.  The worker, Kahlil Tatum later committed suicide.  Relisha Rudd has not been found.

Pictures below provided from the website of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.  www.missingkids.org

 

Relisha Rudd

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Age Progressed

Relisha’s photo is shown age-progressed to 14 years. She was last seen on March 19, 2014.  Anyone with information should call 911 or 1-800-843-5678 (1-800-THE-LOST)

Washington Metropolitan Police Department (District of Columbia) 1-202-265-9100

Coronavirus Fears Spread As Trump Taps Pence to Lead Response

80k cases world wide, 2,700 death, and 60 confirmed cases in the U.S. Those are the latest numbers on the coronavirus and the concern is spreading.

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Washington, DC. – (Thursday, February 27, 2020) – Vice President Mike Pence is the man now leading the charge in the U.S.  to tackle the coronavirus as officials prepare for what will likely become a global pandemic.  President Trump tapped Pence for the position yesterday at an evening press conference with health experts.  Meantime, Americans are being told to stay informed and connected by visiting the State Department and the Centers for Disease Control websites for the latest on the virus.

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html/

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

Health officials say adopting the basic healthy habits like washing your hands and staying home when you are sick can help to prevent and stop the spread of the virus.

Celebrating Black Women

The Black Girls Rock festival takes place March 5th -8th at the Kennedy Center

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Celebrating the cultural contributions of Black women artists, thought leaders, and creatives.  That’s the goal behind the 2nd Annual Black Girls Rock Festival set to get underway next week at the Kennedy Center.  I have details on how you can be a part of this multi-day live experience.  My guest is Simone Eccleston – Director of Hip Hop Culture and Contemporary Music at the Kennedy Center

BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Festival™ (BGR!FEST™) will take place during International Women’s Day weekend,  March 5-8 across the Kennedy Center campus. More information here: 

Tune in to Taking it to the Streets, weekday mornings at 6:15, 7:08 and 8:40 on the Steve Harvey Morning Show on 96.3 WHUR.

Follow me on facebook and twitter at @bobbygailes for updates and to stay connected.

 

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The Black Vote And The 2020 Presidential Election

Discussion around the black voter in South Carolina after the Democratic debate.

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At last night’s Democratic presidential debate each of the candidates were talking to… and about the black vote.  Each crafting answers to touch on the issues that impact the most diverse primary state so far.  We discuss and debate what the candidates were trying to tell black voters in South Carolina.

Eva McKend, Congressional Correspondent, Spectrum Networks
Dr. Clarence Lusane, Professor, Department of Political Science, Howard University

Rina Shah, Founder, Women’s Public Leadership Network

The White House Report with April Ryan: 2/26 – The South Carolina Debates

Clyburn, the highest ranking African American in Congress, has long been close with Biden and has been open about his affinity for the former vice president during the Democratic primary.

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Keeping you in the loop of whats going on in the White House, with The White House Report with April Ryan! 

 

The White House Report with April Ryan! for Wednesday, February 26th we are talking Democratic Presidential Debate, Jim Clyburn and Trump vs CDC flu pandemic plans. If you missed it, check out the Audio below to hear what April has to say!

House passes bill to make lynching a federal crime in historic vote, click for more details.

Biden wins crucial Jim Clyburn endorsement ahead of South Carolina primary, click for full story.

The South Carolina Debate Was a Festival of White Democrats Pandering to Black Voters, Click for full story

CDC flu pandemic plans hint at the playbook for a new coronavirus outbreak, click for more details.

Still want to know more?

Be sure to check out The White House Report with April Ryan every Wednesday in the 6pm hour with Allison & Marc in the Afternoon right here on WHUR so you can stay up to date and in the loop with what’s going!

AMPM Entertainment Group: 2/26 – Tami Roman Talks About Relationship With Shaunie O’Neal

Tami Roman has been responsible for some of the most talked about moments in all of “Basketball Wives” history, which is why many fans were sad to see her leave the show.

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Keeping you in the loop on what’s going on in the world of Entertainment.. it’s the AMPM Entertainment Report!   

AMPM Entertainment Report for today, Wednesday, February 26th was filled with the latest surrounding (Story 1), (Story 2) and (Story 3).  If you missed it, check out the Audio below to hear what Allison, Marc and Coka-Lani has to say! 

Still want to know more? If you want all the details.. be sure to click on the links below to get the full story on each headline!  

Happy Birthday Erykah Badu

ERYKAH BADU’S $50 “BADU P*SSY PREMIUM INCENSE” SELLS OUT IN LESS THAN 20 MINUTES, click for more details.

Tami Roman Talks About The Current Status Of Her Relationship With Shaunie O’Neal—“I Thought In My Mind That We Were Close”. Click for more details.

Be sure to check out AMPM Entertainment Report with Coka-Lani every weekday in the 5pm hour on Allison & Marc in the Afternoons right here on WHUR so you can stay up to date and in the loop with what’s going!

Allison’s Timeline: 2/26 – Johns Hopkins Says There Is Some Evidence COVID-19 Could Be Airborne

MARYLAND — It’s only a matter of time before the new coronavirus spreads to communities across the United States, including Maryland, a top Centers for Disease Control and Prevention official warned

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Keeping you in the loop on what’s going on in DC and around the world.. it’s Allison’s Timeline!   

Allison’s Timeline for today, Wednesday, February 26th was filled with the latest surrounding Hot Pocket Heir, MD Coronavirus and Body Camera Video.  If you missed it, check out the Audio below to hear what Allison has to say! 

Still want to know more? If you want all the details.. be sure to click on the links below to get the full story on each headline!  

Hot Pocket Heir Michelle Janavs Was Sentenced To 5 Months In Prison In The College Admissions Scandal. Click for more details

Body camera videos show 6-year-old sobbing and pleading with officers during arrest. Click for more details

MD Coronavirus Planning For Pandemic Should Start Now: CDC. Click for more details.

Be sure to check out Allison’s Timeline every weekday in the 3pm hour with

Allison & Marc in the Afternoon right here on WHUR

so you can stay up to date and in the loop with what’s going!

Biden Endorsed By Leading Black Congressman

South Carolina Congressman Jim Clyburn Endorses Joe Biden

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(North Charleston, SC)  —  South Carolina Congressman Jim Clyburn is endorsing former Vice President Joe Biden in the 2020 election.  Clyburn made the announcement this morning, saying Biden stands for working people and he is the most suitable candidate with fundamental principles to make this country accessible and affordable to all.  He is one of the leading African Americans in Congress and the House Majority Whip.

Trump To Speak To The Nation About Coronavirus

Trump Reportedly Considering Appointment Of Coronavirus Czar

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(Washington, DC)  —  President Trump is reportedly considering the appointment a coronavirus czar.  He as called for a new conference tonight at 6 p.m. to make the announcement. Politico says the appointee would coordinate the U.S. government response to the growing global threat.  President Obama appointed veteran political operative Ron Klain to oversee U.S. efforts to help stop the Ebola outbreak in 2014.  Meantime, President Trump is accusing the news media of stoking panic about the coronavirus.  U.S. health officials warned this week that an outbreak in America is inevitable.

‘Married To Medicine’ Star Dr. Jackie Talks New Book ‘The Queen V’

Dr. Jackie Walters from Married to Medicine talks about her new book “The Queen V”

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This morning’s special guest was Dr. Jackie Walters from the hit show “Married to Medicine”.  She talks about her new book titled, “The Queen V”.

Check out the interviews below:

Segment 1

 

Segment 2

 

Segment 3