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Lizzo, ‘Just Mercy’ Win Top Honors At NAACP Image Awards

“Unlike other awards shows, we actually have black nominees,” Anderson said. He may well have been talking about “Just Mercy,” the acclaimed film that was snubbed by the Oscars, Golden Globes and other ceremonies in the long awards season.

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PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Lizzo was named entertainer of the year and “Just Mercy” won best motion picture, best actor and best supporting actor Saturday at the NAACP Image Awards, as the show that recognizes entertainers of color ladled honors on the film that was snubbed by bigger shows throughout awards season.

“We are such a beautiful people, this is just a reminder of all the beautiful things that we can do,” said Lizzo as she accepted the night’s last and biggest award, leaping and dancing off the stage at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium as the show ended.

Host Anthony Anderson of “black-ish” opened the show, telecast on BET for the first time, with a monologue that took a shot at the lack of diversity at the Oscars and Hollywood’s other ceremonies that handed out awards earlier in the year.

“Unlike other awards shows, we actually have black nominees,” Anderson said. He may well have been talking about “Just Mercy,” the acclaimed film that was snubbed by the Oscars, Golden Globes and other ceremonies in the long awards season.

Michael B. Jordan won best actor in a motion picture for his role as a crusading defense attorney in the film, and Jamie Foxx won best supporting actor for the wrongly convicted man he fought for.

“This project is a lot bigger than me. It’s about every person that’s wrongfully convicted and sitting in a jail cell right now,” Jordan said as he accepted the award.

Foxx won his fifth career image award for his role in “Just Mercy,” saying, “Thank you so much, black people, African-Americans, and everything else we are.”

He added, “Its always great to get it from black folks because we are so talented.”

Lupita Nyong’o won best actress in a film for her role in “Us,” and 15-year Marsai Martin won best supporting actress for her role in “Little” over superstar names including Jennifer Lopez, Janelle Monáe and Octavia Spencer.

Martin’s award went with three more she won Friday for her roles in “Little” and “black-ish” during the non-televised first night of the Image Awards.

“Thank you to all the beautiful black girls out there who inspire me every day,” Martin said as she accepted the supporting actress award.

Martin’s “black-ish” cast mate Tracee Ellis Ross won best actress in a TV comedy series, her ninth career Image Award.

“I love being a part of this ever-growing chorus of black women owning our legacies,” Ross said as she accepted the award.

It was a big Image Awards all-round for “black-ish,” which took home seven, including best TV comedy and best actor in a TV comedy for host Anderson.

The NAACP gave its Chairman’s Award, which goes to people who show exemplary public service and “create agents of change,” to civil rights legend U.S. Rep. John Lewis of Georgia.

“The NAACP has been like a bridge over troubled waters,” Lewis, who is suffering from pancreatic cancer, said in a recorded acceptance speech from Washington. “We’re going to have some more troubled waters, and we’re going to need the NAACP.”

Rihanna received the NAACP President’s Award for special achievement and distinguished public service. She called for racial, religious and cultural unity during her acceptance speech.

“If there’s anything that I’ve learned, it’s that we can only fix this world together,” Rihanna said. “We can’t do it divided. Tell your friends to pull up.”

She added, “We’ve been denied opportunities since the beginning of time, and still we prevail … Imagine what we can do if we do it together.”

Beyoncé was the big winner at Friday night’s non-televised gala, winning six awards, including outstanding female artist and album. She also won outstanding duo/group for her collaboration with her 8-year-old daughter Blue Ivy, and Saint Jhn.

Pioneering Black Mathematician Katherine Johnson Has Died

In 1961, Johnson did trajectory analysis for Alan Shepard’s Freedom 7 Mission, the first to carry an American into space. The next year, she manually verified the calculations of a nascent NASA computer, an IBM 7090, which plotted John Glenn’s orbits around the planet.

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HAMPTON, Va. (AP) — NASA says Katherine Johnson, a mathematician who worked on NASA’s early space missions and was portrayed in the film “Hidden Figures,” about pioneering black female aerospace workers, has died.

In a Monday morning tweet, the space agency said it celebrates her 101 years of life and her legacy of excellence and breaking down racial and social barriers.

Johnson was one of the so-called “computers” who calculated rocket trajectories and earth orbits by hand during NASA’s early years.

Until 1958, Johnson and other black women worked in a racially segregated computing unit at what is now called Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia. Their work was the focus of the Oscar-nominated 2016 film.

In 1961, Johnson worked on the first mission to carry an American into space. In 1962, she verified computer calculations that plotted John Glenn’s earth orbits.

At age 97, Johnson received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor.

Johnson focused on airplanes and other research at first. But her work at NASA’s Langley Research Center eventually shifted to Project Mercury, the nation’s first human space program.

“Our office computed all the (rocket) trajectories,” Johnson told The Virginian-Pilot newspaper in 2012. “You tell me when and where you want it to come down, and I will tell you where and when and how to launch it.”

In 1961, Johnson did trajectory analysis for Alan Shepard’s Freedom 7 Mission, the first to carry an American into space. The next year, she manually verified the calculations of a nascent NASA computer, an IBM 7090, which plotted John Glenn’s orbits around the planet.

DC’s National Children’s Museum Is Now Open

“There’s a magical moment of entry as soon as visitors enter the front door,” says the museum’s president and CEO Crystal Bowyer.

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After numerous delays, the National Children’s Museum has finally reopened today. The museum’s new location is 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW.

This is the first opening of a children’s museum in DC since the original H Street NE location was closed in 2003. That location operated from 1979 to 2004. There were multiple plans and promises of a permanent relocation and reopening, but the museum operated only temporarily at the National Harbor from 2009 to 2015.

 

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The new location consists of exhibits dedicated to science and children, including the Dream Machine, a playing structure where children can climb, crawl, slide, and, overall, have a great time. Additionally, there is a space for infants and toddlers called Little Movers, as well as the Data Science Alley presented by Amazon and Tinkerers Studio presented by Microsoft among other company-sponsored exhibits. Besides the permanent exhibits, there will be daily pop-up experiences as well as weekend family workshops.

Architectural Digest spoke with the museum’s president and CEO Crystal Bowyer. She touched on the renovated museum’s new exhibits.

“There’s a magical moment of entry as soon as visitors enter the front door.”

To visit the museum, timed entry tickets must be purchased either online at the National Children’s Museum website or directly from the museum as walk-up tickets (Walk-up tickets are limited and based on capacity). Admission is $10.95 for adults and children over the age of one.

WATCH LIVE: Kobe And Gianna Bryant Public Memorial

Bryant’s family, dozens of sports greats and many major figures in Bryant’s public life are expected to attend.

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Thousands of mourners will gather in Staples Center on Monday to say farewell to Kobe and Gianna Bryant.

The basketball superstar and his 13-year-old daughter will be honored in a public memorial at the arena where Bryant played for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Kobe and Gianna Bryant died along with seven others on Jan. 26 in a helicopter crash.

The Celebration of Life will feature speakers reflecting on Kobe Bryant’s impact on his sport and the world, along with music and retrospectives on Bryant’s on-court achievements. Bryant became active in film, television and writing after he retired from basketball in 2016.

Bryant’s family, dozens of sports greats and many major figures in Bryant’s public life are expected to attend.

Staples Center is sold out for the memorial. The money made from ticket sales will be given to the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation, which supports youth sports programs in underserved communities and teaches sports to girls and women.

Bryant played his entire 20-year NBA career with the Lakers, including the final 17 seasons at Staples Center, which opened in 1999. The five-time NBA champion’s two retired jersey numbers — 8 and 24 — hang high above the arena where he became the third-leading scorer in league history until Lakers star LeBron James passed him on the night before Bryant’s death.

Bryant’s death caused an outpouring of grief across Los Angeles, where he remained the city’s most popular athlete into retirement. Dozens of public memorials and murals have been installed around the sprawling metropolis, and thousands of fans gathered daily outside Staples Center to commiserate after the crash.

Symbolic meanings will run throughout the ceremony, which will be held on a 24-foot-by-24-foot stage. Vanessa Bryant, Kobe’s wife and Gianna’s mother, chose Feb. 24 as the date in honor of the uniform numbers of Kobe and Gianna, who wore No. 2 on her youth basketball teams.

A private funeral was held for Kobe and Gianna Bryant in Orange County on Feb. 7.

Traci Ellis Ross Talks Being Single & Successful

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Black-ish star, Traci Ellis is 47 years old single and proud of it! At Oprah’s recent 2020 Vision tour event in Dallas Texas, Traci reveals why she feels marriage and having children don’t equal life success.

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Taraji P. Henson Is Hoping To Become The ‘Fenty’ of Hair Care

“As far back as I can remember, I was always in love with hair… worn every type of hair and wanted to create a line that serviced everyone.”

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Actress, Taraji P. Henson, launched a new hair care line titled ‘TPH by Taraji,’ where she hopes it will become the ‘Fenty’ of hair care. 

According to ‘The Root‘, during Henson’s “Hair Dare University” event in New York City, she says, “As far back as I can remember, I was always in love with hair… worn every type of hair and wanted to create a line that serviced everyone.”

She continues and jokes, “I want to be the Fenty of hair.” Thankfully, her products are affordable and available at Target, where products range from $9.99 to $14.99. Henson has showcased her personality through her hair care line with bold and playful colors. 

Henson is an award-winning actress and graduate of Howard University and is currently waiting for the final episodes of her show hit-show ‘Empire’ to air. 

The History of Black America

The design for the African Landing Memorial at Fort Monroe is being planned.

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Here’s your chance to have a say about a new memorial important to the history of Black America.  Designers of the African Landing Memorial at Fort Monroe will be hosting listening tours to get public comments on the design.  I have details of how you can give your input.   My guest is Brian Owens –Sculpture and visual Artist

Fort Monroe Authority and other organizations will be travelling the Washington, DC area as part of a listening tour to get input on the design planned for the African Landing Memorial.  The planned tour will have stops at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, Howard University, and Northern Virginia Community College among other locations. More information here:  

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Badu’s ‘Meow Meow’ Premium Incense Sells Out In Minutes

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Remember when Erykah Badu announced she was dropping an incense that smelled of her “Secret Garden” amongst other items on her new Badu Worldwide Market?

Well, it looks like she was really onto something because her “Badussy” aroma incense sold out in a whopping 19 minutes! It seems that everything that Badu turns to gold or into something that dresses somewhat weird and tends to float around on a cloud!

She recently stated in an interview on the rumor of her so-called powers,“There’s an urban legend that my p***y changes men,” she says about the rumors that’s been going around for years. “The men that I fall in love with, and fall in love with me, change jobs and lives.”  So will you be buying some Badussy incense when they hit the market again? I already placed an order for 10-packs! Did I forget to say they are $50!

 

 

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Legendary Author, Restaurateur And Model B. Smith Passes At 70

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B. Smith who rose to fame as a model, author, TV personality, restaurateur and all-around style guru has passed away at the age of 70 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Her husband Dan Gasby posted the following on Facebook this morning, February 23, 2020 on the news of his wife’s passing:

“It is with great sadness that my daughter Dana and I announce the passing of my wife, Barbara Elaine Smith,” he wrote. “B. died peacefully Saturday, February 22, 2020, at 10:50 pm, of Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease in our home in Long Island, New York. She was 70.”

B, was a staple in Washington, DC with her B. Smith restauraunt that located in Union Station. We all send our condolences and prayers to her family during this time.

THE JOURNEY: “The Service Continues – Sydney Montgomery, Executive Student Director, HUASB 2020”

On this episode of “The Journey,” Dr. Wayne Frederick chats with the Executive Student Director for Howard University’s 2020 Alternative Spring Break program, Sydney Montgomery.

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In exchange for what most consider a “traditional” spring break, more than 1,000 Howard students will serve in communities of need. An honors student, junior political science and sociology double major and legal communications minor from Chino Hills, California is responsible for leading more than fifty student leaders and more than 1,000 participants who are also her peers.  This student is a servant leader who believes adjusting to change has a lasting impact on leadership development.  She has answered the call and will ensure the service continues at Howard.  On this episode of “The Journey,” Dr. Wayne Frederick chats with the Executive Student Director for Howard University’s 2020 Alternative Spring Break program, Sydney Montgomery.

Air Date: February 23, 2020

Black In Space

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Congratulations to Emmy-award winning producer Laurens Grant on her film Black In Space: Breaking the Color Barrier that will air on the Smithsonian Channel February 24th.

Following the screening of the film in the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture’s Oprah Winfrey Theater, PBS NewsHour White House Correspondent Yamiche Alcindor moderated a panel about the film that included Grant, Curator Damion Thomas, PhD, Major General Charles F. Bolden, Jr., USMC (Ret.) 12th NASA Administrator, and Col. Frederick D. Gregory, USAF (Ret.), Former Astronaut and NASA Deputy Administrator.

America’s experiences during the Civil Rights Movement and the Space Race are well documented. However, few know about the decades-long battle between the U.S. and the Soviet Union to be the first superpower to bring diversity to the skies. Grant’s documentary shines a light on the astronauts who were part of this little-known chapter of the Cold War and the race to put the first black astronaut into orbit.

Producer Laurens Grant is a 3-time Emmy and Peabody award-winning filmmaker and a Sundance Institute filmmaker fellow. Her filmmaking career has taken her all over the world, including the United States, Latin America, Europe and Africa. Grant worked with the award-winning team of Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman and Mark Herzog for the 7-part series on The Nineties.

Mommy Burnout and Self-Care

Mothers discuss “Mommy Burnout” and have to best to navigate it with self-care

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We all know there’s something very special about a mother’s relationship with her children.  The nurturing, the scheduling, the traveling and all kinds of doting and loving.  But sometimes moms are doing so much.  They burnout and don’t take care of themselves.  We talk about mommy burnout and what mothers can do to avoid it.

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Counseling for “Mommy Burnout”

Tiffanye Paige, Author, Speaker

Erica St. Bernard, Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist

Tolleah Price, Wife, Mother of two sons, Executive Producer, “Matter of Fact with Soledad O’Brien”

Tiffanye Paige, Mother, Author, Motivational Speaker, “Momager”

AMPM Entertainment Report: 2/21 – Jay-Z Gets NFL To Commit To Spend $100 million

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to commit the league to spend $100 million on social justice outreach and causes over the next 10 years

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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 21nd was filled with the latest surrounding McDonald’s, Jay-Z and Erykah Badu.  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!  

McDonald’s is making scented candles that smell like your favorite Quarter Pounder ingredients, click for more details.

Jay-Z gets NFL to commit to spend $100 million on social justice outreach and causes, click for more details.

Erykah Badu is proud to announce her “Badu P**** Premium Incense” sold out within minutes—19 minutes to be exact! 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: 2/21 – Evidence Of Interfering In 2020 To Help Trump Win

Russia is already interfering in the 2020 campaign to help President Donald Trump toward reelection, according to a briefing given to the bipartisan House Intelligence Committee

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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 21nd was filled with the latest surrounding Russia/Trump, Hand Sanitizer and Mr. Azel Prather.  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!  

Trump decided to replace his top spy chief after his aide told Congress that Russia is interfering in 2020 to help Trump win. Click for more details

Palm Beach County school board approves 10-day suspension for Polo Park Middle School teacher after washing out student’s mouth with hand sanitizer. Click for full story.

KIPP DC Arts – Mr. Azel Prather is a Pre-K and Kindergarten teacher who created a “pamper day”. 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!

Verdicts Reached In Some Harvey Weinstein Counts

Reports Indicate Jury Has Reached Verdict In Weinstein Case

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(New York, NY) — Reports indicate that the jury may have reached a verdict in three of the five counts brought against disgraced movie producer Harvey Weinstein. Several outlets are now reporting that jurors will continue to deliberate in an attempt to reach a complete consensus on all five counts. Weinstein has been charged with both rape and predatory sexual assault, with several different women testifying against him during the weeks-long-trial. Earlier today, we learned that jurors were no longer requesting any reading back of testimony, something they’d asked for since the start of deliberations.

At the conclusion of these proceedings, Weinstein faces similar charges in Los Angeles. He’s maintained that all of his sexual encounters have been consensual.

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Lynching Graffiti Causes Concern At Salisbury University

Maryland college cancels classes after racist graffiti found

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SALISBURY, Md. (AP) — Officials at a Maryland university canceled classes for a day after graffiti threatening black students with lynching was discovered scrawled in academic buildings. News outlets report that the FBI has joined the investigation after two messages were found Wednesday at Salisbury University. University President Charles A. Wight said he canceled Thursday’s classes to give the campus community “the opportunity to come together to process” what happened, support each other and figure out how to move forward. Classes were set to resume Friday. It was the second time in three months that such graffiti had been found at the school.

 

Nene Leakes Undecided About Returning to ‘Atlanta Housewives’

“I will tell you, as far as coming back, I feel like this show is my baby. I started this show. But I also feel like I don’t want to be in a group where I feel like everyone is attacking and being very malicious,” she explained.

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Earlier this week, Nene Leakes appeared on the show ‘The Talk,’ where she opened up about possibly not returning to the hit reality show, ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta (RHOA).” 

According to Lovebscott.com, Leakes admits to the hosts, “I will tell you, as far as coming back, I feel like this show is my baby. I started this show. But I also feel like I don’t want to be in a group where I feel like everyone is attacking and being very malicious,” she explained.

Leakes began ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ in 2008 and has become a major part of the franchise. She agrees with Sharon Osbourne, a cohost on ‘The Talk’ when she says there “ain’t no show” without NeNe on it. 

The interview ends on a more positive note when Leakes says, “But you know, every season when the show ends, what me and my team do, we get together and talk about what’s best for me.” She goes on to say, “So hopefully ‘Real Housewives’ is best for me, I don’t know.. Yeah, very undecided.” 

Leakes is currently making appearances on ‘ExtraTV’ and ‘Access Daily.’ New episodes of ‘RHOA’ air every Sunday on Bravo.

 

Howard Bison Swim to New Heights

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (February 20, 2020) – Howard University women’s swimming & diving team continues to make strides at the Coastal Collegiate Sports Association (CCSA) Championships where several young Bison have etched themselves into the program’s all-time performance lists.

The 200 Free Relay squad of senior Leanne McMaster (Kingston, Jamaica), sophomores Asha Evans (Atlanta) and Madison Freeland (Glenside, Pa.) and newcomer Courtney Connolly (White Lake, Mich.) recorded the fourth-fastest time in school history, clocking in at 1:37.24.

Individually, Evans left her mark in the women’s 50 Free with three top 10 school performances. The Atlanta native registered the seventh (24.17), eighth (24.18) and 10th (24.54) best times, respectively.

Connolly competed in the women’s 200 IM where she landed fourth in the program’s all-time list, producing a 2:11.94.  Freeland also had a solid outing in the women’s 500 Free with a 5:13.60 time.

In two days, the Bison have taken down eight benchmarks, including one on the women’s side.  After two days, HU women sit ninth with 143 points at the midway point.

The action continues Friday (Feb. 21) with more events held inside the Allan Jones Aquatic Center on the campus of the University of Tennessee.

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Spotify Starts A Campaign to Celebrate Black History

Spotify has the playlist for your next cookout, girls night out or rally with “Phenomenal Black Music.”

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Spotify has been making efforts for the last few years to bring awareness to black history and culture. They previously featured their ‘Black History Is Now’ hub that is available year round to honor the music and achievements of black people.

Now, they’re taking it a step further by adding ‘Phenomenal Black Music,’  which is a “celebration of the songs and women that have shaped the way music is made, experienced, and replicated across the world,” Spotify told Forbes. 

The campaign will have art and merchandise designed by black artists, and a pop up in New York City from February 29-March 2, with exclusive streetwear by Joe Freshgoods and Jamilla Okuboto encourage Spotify listeners to use the hub.

Currently, the playlist under ‘Phenomenal Black Music’ are Black Girl Magic, The Cookout, Black Lives Matter and Black Love Mixtape, all which celebrate black history or black women.

From Burna Boy to India.Arie, Spotify is gathering all the songs you know and love.

Kevin Durant To Produce Film About PG County Basketball Players

The film produced under Durant’s Thirty Five Ventures, is titled “In The Water” will focus on Durant, Len Bias , Victor Olapido and possibly other basketball standouts like Ty Lawson, Jeff Green and more.

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Brooklyn Nets small forward, Kevin Durant, is producing a documentary about the great basketball players that have come out of Prince George’s County.

The film produced under Durant’s Thirty Five Ventures, is titled “In The Water” will focus on Durant, Len Bias , Victor Olapido and possibly other basketball standouts like Ty Lawson, Jeff Green and more.

“This is a project that really looks at the roots of why that is societally and culturally,” said Showtime Sports President Stephen Espinoza.

Durant himself grew up in Prince George’s County and played for  the National Christian Academy, Oak Hill Academy, and Rockville’s Montrose Christian School. Durant who is currently a free agent says he will not be returning home to play for the Washington Wizards. 

The documentary will air on Showtime this spring according to Sports Business Journal

DC and PG Homicides Continue to Climb

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Washington, D.C. (Friday, February 21, 2020) – D.C. police are investigating yet another homicide.  The latest murder happened Thursday in the 1600 block of 18th Street, SE.  That’s just blocks away from Minnesota Avenue.

The victim’s name has not been released.  But it marks the 23rd homicide in the city this year.  Authorities have released few details in this latest shooting.

Meantime, over in Prince George’s County, police are investigating a Thursday afternoon fatal shooting in Takoma Park.  Authorities say that shooting happened just after 3:15pm in the 1000 block of Fairview Avenue.  Police were initially called to the scene for a car accident.  But when they arrived, they found a man outside of the car suffering from gunshot wounds.  He later died at a local hospital.  The victim’s identity had not yet been released.  There have been six reported murders in the county so far this year.

Volunteer Tutors Needed, Humanities DC has Grant Dollars. Plus Lots of Free Events.

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Free WHUT Film Screening

WHUT invites you to a documentary film screening and panel discussion of True Justice. It’s February 28th at the Howard University School of Law Dunbarton Chapel. truejusticescreening.eventbrite.com.

Summer Writing Workshops

The Hurston Wright Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2020 Summer Writing Workshops. www.hurstonwright.org

Reading Partners

Are you looking to make a difference? Reading Partners Washington DC is in need of volunteer tutors for elementary school youth. www.readingpartners.org

Grant Opportunities

Humanities DC is announcing its 2020 Grant opportunities. The deadline is March 13th. www.humanitiesdc.org

Ivy Community Charities

Ivy Community Charities of Prince George’s County presents Luck of the Ivy March 18th at Busboys and Poets in Hyattsville. iccluckoftheivy2020.eventbrite.com

Young Doctors DC

Young Doctors DC is recruiting a new class of young doctors. It’s opened to high school boys of color in DC. The deadline is February 28th. www.yddc.org.

HU Theatre

Kick off Spring with the Howard University Department of Theatre Arts. Come out for their Spring Musical presentation of PIPPIN March 4th thru 7th at the Ira Aldridge Theater. www.coas.howard.edu

Delta Scholarships

Calling all graduating high school seniors in DC. March 1st is the deadline to apply for the 2020 Scholarship given by the Washington DC Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. www.wdcadst.org

 

Jill Scott & H.E.R Set to Headline NAACP Image Awards

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On February 22, the NAACP will host its 51st Image Awards.  As always the ceremony will feature the premiere figures of Black Excellence from all walks of life including Morgan Freeman, Jamie Foxx, Alicia Keys and many more.  Performances at the show will feature Grammy winning songwriters Jill Scott and H.E.R in addition to Skip Marley who is the grandson of the late Bob Marley.

 

 

 

Dwayne Wade’s “Life Unexpected” Unwraps his Personal Life

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Former NBA Superstar Dwayne Wade is gearing up to let fans into his life like never before in his new documentary D.Wade: Life Unexpected.  The documentary discusses the personal life of Wade off the court and his efforts to understand his transgender daughter Zaya.  Check out this interview from Wade explaining the new doc.

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Snoh Aalegra Tiny Desk Performance

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I’ve been a HUGE fan of Snoh Aalegra’s since the ‘I want you now” single hit the airwaves here at WHUR. I hadn’t heard of her. People like Drake and Common had mentioned her and gave her the stamp. I didn’t realize how talent she was until I heard her CD Ugh…Those feels again. This CD is a classic!

Get it in your collection asap! Check out her Tiny Desk performance here

Glenn Jones, Digable Planets and James Baldwin’s “The Amen Corner”

The weekend features some great events to check out here in the DMV

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WEEKEND HAPS

 

  • City Winery presents an evening with Glenn Jones Doors open at at 6pm and the show kicks off at 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:

 

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

 

  • Check out TCB’s 20th Anniversary at Echostage, Show time is 10pm.

 

  • The Signature Theatre is presenting the musical “Gun & Powder”. Running through February 23rd.   The story of twin sisters who pass as white and become notorious outlaws in the wild west.  More information here:

 

  • Looking ahead to Monday, Digable Planets performs at the Show time is 7:30pm

 

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

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Conversation With Ward 7 DC Councilmember Vincent Gray

Ward 7 Councilmember Vincent Gray discusses food deserts, affordable housing, public safety and other relevant issues for DC

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East of the river in the District of Columbia is in transition.  We talk about that and all other things DC with Ward 7 Councilmember Vincent Gray.

Vincent Gray, (D) Ward 7 DC Councilmember

Willborn’s World: 2/20 – Signs You Think Your Mate Is Cheating…

How do you know you may be dealing with a cheater?

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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 20th we are talking .  If you missed it, check out the Audio below to hear what The Stress Reliever 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! 

AMPM Entertainment Report: 2/20 – Birthday Wishes For Rihanna!

She is the embodiment of the gift that keeps on giving, and she doesn’t take a day off, even when that day marks the anniversary of her birth.

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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, Thursday, February 20th was filled with the latest surrounding Rhianna, Yvonne Orji, Lovers and Friends Fest and Whitney Houston Tour.  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!  

It’s Rihanna’s birthday, click for more details.

Yvonne Orji To Tape First HBO Comedy Special At Howard University, click for more details.

Lovers and Friends Fest Lineup, click for more details.

Whitney Houston hologram tour set to begin in Europe, 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: 2/20 – Do You Know Who We Are Running Against.

“I’d like to talk about who we’re running against. A billionaire who calls women ‘fat broads’ and ‘horse-faced lesbians.’ And, no, I’m not talking about Donald Trump.

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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, Thursday, February 20th was filled with the latest surrounding Slave Teeth, George Zimmerman, Elizabeth Warren and Whitney Houston.  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!  

Store yanks souvenir Washington dentures over slavery line. Click for full story.

Elizabeth Warren – Here’s who we’re running against. Click for more details.

George Zimmerman sues two presidential candidates for their comments on Trayvon Martin’s death. Click for full story

Whitney Houston hologram tour set to begin in Europe: ‘Now is just the right time’. 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!

 

BYNDfit Becomes DC’s First Fitness Hall

“A fitness hall is kind of like a food hall, but for working out. The space will include a traditional gym with weights and machines, but they will include 250 other workout classes such as SoulCycle, Zumba, Yoga and even Virtual Reality workouts.”

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A fitness hall is kind of like a food hall, but for working out. The space will include a traditional gym with weights and machines, but they will include 250 other workout classes such as SoulCycle, Zumba, Yoga and even Virtual Reality workouts, according to Washingtonian Mag.

The BYNDfit founders have backgrounds in tech, real estate, and startups and looked to create a space fix the “broken” fitness industry.

“They saw the industry as fragmented – almost every gym and studio lacked the options, versatility, and technology they enjoyed in so many other aspects of their daily lives,” reads the company’s about page.

They offer two memberships ranging from $149 to $199 per month. Members can enjoy amenities such as full spectrum infared saunas, access to personal trainers and a juice bar along with the wide range of workouts.

BYNDfit will be the first of its kind in DC. There was a soft launch in November 2019, but it will officially open on March 31, 2020.

The hall is located at 650 F St. NW Washington, DC, 20004 in Chinatown across from the Capital One Arena.

Victoria’s Secret Sold

A diminished Victoria’s Secret sold as women look elsewhere

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NEW YORK (AP) — Victoria’s Secret once defined sexy with its leggy supermodels prancing around in their bras and over-sized angel wings. Now the company is being sold as women increasingly look for styles that more realistically fit their body type. The company’s owner, L Brands, said Thursday that the private-equity firm Sycamore Brands will buy 55% of Victoria’s Secret for about $525 million. The Columbus, Ohio, company will keep the remaining 45% stake. The selling price signifies a marked decline for a brand with hundreds of stores that booked about $7 billion in revenue last year.  Shares of the company’s owner, L Brands, slid 7% Thursday before recovering.

Diddy’s ‘Making The Band’ Comes Back As A Family Affair

“Making the band 2020. I really want to do this,” he said in the Twitter video. “I know that I’m going to build the biggest band in the world.”

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Sean “Diddy” Combs and MTV is bringing back “Making the Band”. Christian Combs, Quincy Brown, and Justin Combs will be the judges looking for the next musical star.

MTV released a video with Diddy and his three sons, AKA the “Combs Cartel,” announcing the show’s four-city casting call.

“You know we had to be involved in the return of making the band,” said Christian Combs.

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“Making The Band is back. We back, we back, we back,” Diddy said in the video.

Choreographer and So You Think You Can Dance judge Laurieann Gibson, who was involved with the original Making The Band, is also set to join as a judge, according to Entertainment Weekly.

The original Making the Band produced groups Danity Kane  and Day26.

Back in July, Diddy first announced the decision to bring back the talent search in July.

“Making the band 2020. I really want to do this,” he said in the Twitter video. “I know that I’m going to build the biggest band in the world.”

If you’re interested in becoming the next big thing, here are the dates and cities below for the casting call:

February 28th and 29th – Atlanta

March 6th and 7th – Houston

March 13th and 14th – Charlotte

March 21st and 22nd – New York City

Trump Confidant Sentenced To Prison

Judge Sentences Roger Stone To 40 Months

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(Washington, DC) — A federal judge is sentencing President Trump’s ally Roger Stone to a little more than three years in prison for obstruction, witness tampering and making false statements to Congress. The judge gave him 40 months for one count and 18 months for the others plus a 20-thousand-dollar fine. However, he will serve them at the same time. Prosecutors had originally pushed for a sentence of between seven to nine years. However, Attorney General Bill Barr overruled them and asked for a lighter sentence. The President has claimed his political mentor was treated unfairly. Barr’s decision to step in caused four prosecutors on the case to resign. It also led to about two thousand former Department of Justice officials to write a letter calling for Barr to resign.

Tyler Perry Produces ‘Young Dylan’ For Nickelodeon

Executive produced, directed and written by Perry, the story follows a family whose world is turned upside down when their nephew, Young Dylan (Gilmer), an aspiring hip-hop star, moves in unannounced.

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Tyler Perry is producing a new live-action series for Nickelodeon. This makes Perry’s first children’s show.

Starring rising rapper, Young Dylan (Dylan Gilmore), “the series follows a family whose world is turned upside down when their nephew, Young Dylan (Dylan Gilmer), an aspiring hip-hop star, moves in unannounced.” according to Business Wire.

Perry’s partnership with Nickelodeon is part of a deal with ViacomCBS. Under this same partnership, he is producing The Oval and Sistas. 

Dylan Gilmer is an aspiring rap star from Annapolis, Maryland. He’s appeared and performed on The Ellen Show and NBA All-Star Weekend.

Perry invited Young Dylan to star in the show in an appearance on The Ellen Show back in October.

“The head of Nickelodeon saw you, called me up, and said ‘did you see him?’ I said ‘yeah, I saw him.’ He said, ‘Let’s write a show for him. Let’s have a whole cast around him and do this whole show.”
Here is the official description according to Variety:
“When Dylan’s grandmother Viola (Aloma Wright) realizes raising her grandson is too much to take on, she decides to send him to live indefinitely with her affluent son Myles Wilson (Carl Anthony Payne II), his wife Yasmine (Mieko Hillman) and their two kids Rebecca (Celina Smith) and Charlie (Hero Hunter).”

The new series premieres Saturdy, February 29 at 8:30 p.m. on Nickelodeon.

Check Out These Disney Princess Inspired Wedding Gowns

“So many brides grow up admiring their favorite Disney Princess characters and are inspired by their journeys, gowns and stories of the classic films.”

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Allure Bridals, a bridal brand that is known for matching each bride with their “dream dress” and Disney have partnered to create the Disney Fairy Tale Weddings collection.

The dresses will have priness-inspired dresses in a variety of silhouettes inspired by the princesses and fabrics priced. The size range for all gowns is from 0 to 30, according to Allure Bridals.

The “Tiana Platinum” gown will be the first to be released from the collection, which “embodies both Tiana’s practicality and creativity in an elegant ballgown design covered in bayou-inspired shimmering vines and blossoms.”

“So many brides grow up admiring their favorite Disney Princess characters and are inspired by their journeys, gowns and stories of the classic films,” said Allure Brides CEO, Kelly Crum.

There are 16 dresses in total, and seven of them will be a part of a platinum collection that will be available exclusively at Kleinfled Bridal stores in New York and Toronto. This collection will range from $3,500 to $10,000.

The remaining nine will be available in select boutiques accross the country ranging from $1,200 to $2,500.

The entire collection will be unveiled during New York Bridal Fashion Week in April 2020 and will be available for purchase soon after.

 

Hillary Clinton Says, Nahhhh Not Gonna Do It.

“Well, that’s not going to happen, but no,” she has no plans to be VP for anyone.

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Rumors were swirling last week that the former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton would be Michael Bloomberg’s running mate if he won the nod from the Democrats. Hillary Clinton was on Ellen last week and said, “Well, that’s not going to happen, but no,” she has no plans to be VP for anyone.

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Democratic Debate Features Lots of Fireworks

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Washington, D.C. (Thursday, February 29, 2020) – Lots of fireworks from Las Vegas last night as the democratic presidential candidates hit the stage for the 9th debate. It was, by most accounts, a literal slugfest with many of the candidates throwing jabs at newcomer former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

Six candidates took to the stage with healthcare taking up a major part of the discussion along with who would be the most fit candidate to take on President Donald Trump in the upcoming November general election. Many of the candidates piled on Bloomberg, taking jabs at his wealth and former stop and frisk policy.  Senator Elizabeth Warren came out swinging first.  “A billionaire who calls women fat broads and horse faced lesbians.  And no I’m not talking about Donald Trump.  I’m talking about Mayor Bloomberg,” said Warren. 

Bloomberg, who was once a republican, was forced to defend his personal wealth while Bernie Sanders tried to beat back questions on his health.  As for Joe Biden, he criticized Bloomberg on his stop and frisk policy. “Bloomberg ended up throwing 5 million black men up against the wall,” said Biden.

Pete Buttigieg went after Bloomberg and Sanders warning that one threatened to burn down the Democratic Party and the other was trying to buy it.

The race for the White House is expected to intensify in the coming weeks. Voters in Nevada head to the polls Saturday and South Carolina follows on February 29th.

 

Teen Charged In Murder of Another Teen

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Waldorf, Maryland (Thursday, February, 20, 2020) –  A 17-year-old Waldorf teen is being charged as an adult in the fatal shooting Tuesday night of 17-year-old Bradley Brown.  Charles County Sheriff say Darryl Freeman killed Brown outside a home on Warehouse Landing Road in Bryan’s Road.

Detectives arrested Freeman in what appears to be a drug-related shooting.  Brown is the son of a Prince George’s County detective.  Two of his brothers are also in law enforcement.  Brown was a student at North Point High School.  Freeman was a senior at Thomas Stone.  Both schools are in Waldorf.  Counselors are at both schools today to help students and staff cope with the tragedy.

In a press release posted on Twitter, Charles County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with additional information on the case to call Detective R. Johnson at 301-609-6453.   Tipsters who want to remain anonymous may contact Charles County Crime Solvers by calling 866-411-TIPS.  Tips can also be submitted online at www.charlescountycrimesolvers.com.

Showcasing DC’s Talented Youth

Mama’s Safe Haven is hosting it’s 7th Annual Black History Talent Show

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Momma’s Safe Haven is showcasing some of DC’s Most talented Youth with its 7th Annual Black History Talent Show, February 29th from 12pm to 3pm at Charles Hart Middle School.  My guest this morning is Beverly Smith-Brown – Founder and Executive Director of Momma’s Safe Haven.   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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Teaching Black Boys About Personal Space & Inappropriate Touching

A child advocate and rape crisis expert discuss sex assault allegations against child and how the issue should be addressed.

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Last October, a 10-year-old old boy was charged with a 4th degree sex offense and second degree assault for an incident on the playground at a Charles County elementary school.  It happened when three boys and three girls were playing tag.  One of the boys was accused of making sexually inappropriate remarks and gestures.  One boy wrapped his arms around a girl according to school officials.  We’re discussing what we tell our children… especially young black boys… about the consequences of violating personal space in this me-too climate.

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Chandra Dawson, Deputy Director, DC Rape Crisis Center

Dr. Malcolm Woodland, PhD, Director, Young Doctors DC

The White House Report with April Ryan: 2/19 – Pardons For You, You and You.

Will the President pardon Roger Stone or not? Abuse of power in plain sight…

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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 19th we are talking Presidential pardons, Abuse of power and Roger Stone. If you missed it, check out the Audio below to hear what April has to say!

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The White House Report with April Ryan, click for more details.

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 Report: 2/19 – Tiffany Haddish Taking on Hollywood

‘Breakfast At Tiffany’s’ just got a whole new meaning with the recent issue of Harper’s Bazaar.

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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 19th was filled with the latest surrounding Mayor Bowser, Tiffany Haddish, Price Is Right and Pop Smoke.  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!  

Tiffany Haddish Channels Audrey Hepburn in ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’. Click for more details.

‘Price Is Right’ shuts down after death of Drew Carey’s ex-fiancee. Click for more details

Rapper Pop Smoke has died at age 20. Click for more details

Mayor Bowser Signs for Go Go Music. 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!

Mayor Bowser Proclaims Go-Go As the Official Music of DC

Mayor Bowser told a crowd of several hundred that Go-Go will be forever DC. “When I say Go-Go, you say it D.C,” said Bowser encouraging the crowd to chant with her.

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Washington, D.C. (Wednesday, February 19, 2020) – D-C Mayor Muriel Bowser signed a measure today making Go-Go the official music of the District of Columbia. Flanked by supporters, lawmakers, and the Go-Go community; Bowser put pen to paper on legislation that essentially calls for the implementation of a program to support, preserve, and archive Go-Go music and its history.  The mayor made the signing ceremony at Culture House DC a celebration for the community with an indoor style block party that featured performances by The Backyard Band and DJ Supa Dan.

Mayor Bowser told a crowd of several hundred that Go-Go will be forever DC. “When I say Go-Go, you say it D.C,” said Bowser encouraging the crowd to chant with her.

Several Go-Go legends were in attendance today for the signing, including Anwan Glover, Sugar Bear from EU and James Funk. 

On February 4, the Council voted unanimously to pass Ward 5 Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie’s bill to make Go-Go the District’s official music. Go-Go music originated in the District during the mid-1960s to late 1970s and is a fusion of many different musical forms, including funk, blues, soul, and salsa. The unique genre got its name from one of its founders, the late “Godfather of Go-Go” Chuck Brown.

Allison’s Timeline: 2/19 – Go Go Officially The Music of DC

Mayor Muriel Bowser will sign the Go Go music as the Official Music of DC.

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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 19th was filled with the latest surrounding DC’s Famous Shrimp Boat, Prince George’s County Public Schools Job Fair and GoGo Music.  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!  

DC’s Famous Shrimp Boat robbed. 

Prince George’s County Public Schools is hosting a bus driver fair. Click for full story.

Bill Signing of Go Go Music. 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!

Chuck Brown Son Wiley & Tom Goldfogle Talk DC GOGO Bill Signing

Today 4pm Mayor Bowser signs the bill to make GOGO the official music of DC

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Today is February 19 2020. DC Gogo fans will remember this day forever! Mayor Muriel Bowser, DC city council and others worked very hard to finally proclaim GOGO Music the official music of Washington DC.

Wiley Brown, one of the sons of the Godfather of GOGO and Chuck’s longtime Manager and friend Tom Goldfogle dropped by WHUR to talk about the importance of this day.

Wiley said  “My father is here in spirit!” The signing is happening today 4pm at The Culture House located at 700 Water Street NW DC.

TikTok Introduces New Parental Controls

Popular social media platform gets new family safe mode.

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TikTok is introducing new features that will allow parents to more easily monitor how their children use the short-form video platform. With the new Family Safe Mode, parents will be able to restrict content, limit the ability to send and receive mentions and control how long users spend on the app. The company says the new features were designed to protect the well-being of app’s users. The Family Safe Mode is currently available in the United Kingdom and should be available globally in the coming weeks. TikTok’s parent company ByteDance been sued on more than one occasion for allegedly violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act.

 Florida Can’t Bar Felons From Vote Over Fines And Fees

Appellate Court Upholds Challenge To Ex-Felon Voting Law

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A federal appeals court says Florida cannot bar felons who served their time from registering to vote simply because they have failed to pay all fines and fees stemming from their cases. A three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday upheld a Tallahassee federal judge’s decision that the law implementing Amendment 4 amounted to an unfair poll tax. Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to appeal. Amendment 4 was approved in 2018 to allow as many as 1.6 million ex-felons to regain their right to vote. The Republican-led Legislature later passed a law saying they must first pay any fines and fees.

Mayor Bowser Appoints HU’s Natalie Hopkinson, Ph.D., To DC Arts And Humanities Commission

“I am so grateful to Mayor Bowser for the opportunity to serve this institution that is so critical to the future of the cultural fabric of D.C. I look forward to getting down to the serious work of sparking creativity across the city,” said Hopkinson.

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WASHINGTON – Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has appointed Natalie Hopkinson, Ph.D., to the DC Arts and Humanities Commission. Hopkinson is an assistant professor in the Howard University Department of Communication, Culture and Media Studies within the Cathy Hughes School of Communications.

“I am so grateful to Mayor Bowser for the opportunity to serve this institution that is so critical to the future of the cultural fabric of D.C. I look forward to getting down to the serious work of sparking creativity across the city,” said Hopkinson.

Hopkinson is an award-winning essayist and critical-cultural scholar. She is also a fellow at the Interactivity Foundation. Her work focuses on cultural identity, cities and diaspora, postcolonial history, gender, and media.

Hopkinson has authored three books on culture: Deconstructing Tyrone (co-authored with Natalie Y. Moore, Cleis Press, 2006); Go-Go Live (Duke University Press, 2012), which SPIN magazine named a top-10 book on music in 2012; and A Mouth is Always Muzzled: Six Dissidents, Five Continents and the Art of Resistance (2018, The New Press).

The Commission is an independent agency in the District of Columbia government that evaluates and initiates action on matters relating to the arts and humanities and encourages the development of programs that promote progress in the arts and humanities.

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‘Boyz N The Hood’ Esther Scott, Dead At 66

Esther Scott appeared in at least “73 films and shows dating back to the ‘80s.” Some of her roles can be seen in “Encino Man,” “Beverly Hills, 90210,” “Full House,” “Martin,” and “The King of Queens.” 

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Famous actress, Esther Scott, known for her role in the movie ‘Boyz n the Hood’ has died from a heart attack. 

According to lovebscott.com, Scott suffered from a heart attack last Tuesday at her Santa Monica home and was found unconscious. “She was taken to a hospital where she remained for a few more days before eventually passing on Friday.” 

Scott has an impressive resume as TMZ reports that she appeared in at least “73 films and shows dating back to the ‘80s.” Some of her roles can be seen in “Encino Man,” “Beverly Hills, 90210,” “Full House,” “Martin,” and “The King of Queens.” 

Rest in peace to a legendary actress.