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Climate Change Protesters Block DC Streets

Climate change activists have taken to DC streets to protest inaction on the issue of climate change. Protesters are blocking busy DC intersections.

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Climate activists are blocking busy DC intersections at this hour. Organizers of the Shut Down DC protest say they are trying to bring the city to a standstill to raise awareness and encourage action on the issue of climate change.  Protesters are blocking or causing traffic to slow at 14th and C streets SW, 16th and K streets, 16th and I streets, 18th and Massachusetts Avenue, and 12th and Independence Avenue.   DC Homeland Security is warning drivers that they could face delays in the afternoon commute. Commuters are advised to use public transportation.

Dual-Tone Gowns Of Pink And Red Ruled The Emmys Carpet

“With many also showcasing ’80s hints of bold shoulders, it shows an emerging optimism on the red carpet and a willingness to have a little fun with fashion,” said Kerry Pieri, the fashion and features director for HarpersBazaar.com.

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NEW YORK (AP) — Did someone send a memo? Taraji P. Henson, Zoe Kazan, Susan Kelechi Watson, Mandy Moore and Marisa Tomei all showed up to the Emmys in two-tone looks of pink and red that stood out on the awards’ purple carpet.

The dual tones were the strongest trend among the women on Sunday night, where outfits from Zendaya, Gwendoline Christie and current red carpet darling Billy Porter also turned heads.

While it’s common to see many stars wearing a certain color, the combination of pink and red was particularly eye popping on the Emmys purple carpet.

“With many also showcasing ’80s hints of bold shoulders, it shows an emerging optimism on the red carpet and a willingness to have a little fun with fashion,” said Kerry Pieri, the fashion and features director for HarpersBazaar.com.

‘Skins & Bears Under The Monday Night Lights

The Burgundy and Gold look for its first win of the season tonight as it takes on the Bears at FedEx Field.

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Washington’s professional football will look for its first win of the season tonight when it will host the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football.  The ‘Skins  are 0-2 after losing the first two games of the season to the Eagles and Cowboys.  The Bears are off to a 1-and-1 start with a loss to the Packers and win over the Broncos.  On a high note, the Burgundy & Gold have won seven straight over the Bears.  On the downside, Washington has lost seven straight Monday night games, and are 2-16 in Monday night home games since 1997 and an overall league worse 6-23  on Monday night in that span.

Juvenile Shot And Killed In Southeast DC

One person shot killed in Anacostia Sunday night. Two others were injured.

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An overnight shooting in Southeast DC has left a juvenile dead and two others injured.
Police say the shooting happened in the 13-hundred block of Morris Road in Anacostia around 10 o’clock last night.  Police are searching for three male suspects dressed in dark clothes.  Authorities say the surviving juvenile victims suffered non-life threatening injuries.

‘When They See Us’ Honors Real Central Park 5 At Emmys

“This is for Raymond, Yusef, Antron, Kevin, and King Korey Wise. Thank you so much, it’s an honor. It’s a blessing,” said Jerome.

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NEW YORK (AP) — The searing TV series on the plight of the Central Park Five created a memorable Emmy moment Sunday when the five exonerated men stood and were honored at the awards show.

The four-part Netflix series explores the true story of five black and Latino teenagers from Harlem who were coerced into confessing to a rape they didn’t commit in 1989 and follows them over the course of 25 years to their eventual exoneration.

Show creator Ava DuVernay lost in the directing and writing categories but Jharrel Jerome won for best lead actor in a limited series.

“I feel like I should just be in the Bronx right now, just chilling, waiting for my mom’s cooking. But I am here in front of my inspirations,” said Jerome, a New Yorker whose mother told him about this ugly chapter in city history.

He then acknowledged the Central Park Five — Yusef Salaam, Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, Raymond Santana, and Korey Wise — who had been invited.

“This is for Raymond, Yusef, Antron, Kevin, and King Korey Wise. Thank you so much, it’s an honor. It’s a blessing,” said Jerome.

Some of the men raised fists in the air, while others, including Wise, had tears in their eyes. Jerome played Wise in the series.

The case of the Central Park Five cut the city along racial lines from the outset, with the victim being a young white woman. It drew worldwide attention.

It took years for the five to be exonerated, and they spent most of their youth in prison. Another man later confessed to the attack.

The series has had real-life consequences for former “Central Park Five” prosecutor Linda Fairstein. Fallout from the Netflix show has led to her being dropped by her book publisher, Dutton. Fairstein also resigned as a Board of Trustees member at Vassar College and from the victims-services agency, Safe Horizon.

The New Performing Arts Center in Prince George’s County

A state of the art facility at Prince George’s Community College

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Music and Art lovers there’s a new space in Prince George’s County for you to enjoy your craft. It’s the new Prince George’s Community College Center for Performing Arts and the grand opening is this weekend. My guest is Andre Mazelin  – Senior Manager of the Center for Performing Arts at Prince George’s Community College

Prince George’s Community College Center for Performing Arts is hosting a grand opening September 27th– 29thand will include comedy, blues, gospel, and jazz. More information here: www.pgcc.edu/arts

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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Fall Fashion Tips

What are you fashion options for the Fall season?

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Fall is standing by! As you’re working on your wardrobe for the new fall season, are you having some challenges?  Is your cooler weather wardrobe ready?  If not… we have help for you.  What’s in, what’s out.  What’s hot, what’s not and what to hold on to from last year.  Our guests will give you the boost you need to look fantastic for the Fall.  Now is the best time, to get an idea of what to get rid of and what to keep.

Resources:

Fashion Blogger Lauren Evette

Stylist Tiffany Barringer

Lauren Evette, DC Fashion Blogger
Tiffany Barringer, Fashion Stylist

 

Patriots Cut Ties With Antonio Brown

Antonio Brown Released By Patriots

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(Foxborough, MA) — Antonio Brown is no longer a member of the New England Patriots. He thanked the Patriots for the opportunity on Twitter this afternoon. The Patriots say he worked hard for them over the last eleven days but it was time to move in a different direction. Brown played just one game for New England after his release from Oakland. He has been accused of sexual assault by his former trainer and sending intimidating text messages to another woman.

Walmart Drops E-Cigarette Sales

Walmart to stop selling electronic cigarettes at its stores

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NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart said Friday that it will stop selling electronic cigarettes at its namesake stores and Sam’s Clubs following a string of mysterious illnesses and deaths related to vaping.
The nation’s largest retailer, based in Bentonville, Arkansas, said that it will complete its exit from e-cigarettes after selling through its current inventory.
The move is due to “growing federal, state and local regulatory complexity” regarding vaping products, the company said in a statement.


President Donald Trump has proposed a federal ban on flavored e-cigarettes and vaping products.
Michigan banned the sale of flavored e-cigarettes this week. A few local governments, including San Francisco, have passed bans on flavored tobacco.
E-cigarettes represent a very small part of Walmart’s nicotine business, which also includes traditional cigarettes, smokeless tobacco and nicotine gum. But the vaping industry has come under increased scrutiny after the deaths and illnesses — along with a surge in underage e-cigarette use.
More than 500 people have been diagnosed with breathing illnesses after using e-cigarettes and other vaping devices, according to U.S. health officials. An eighth death was reported this week. But health officials still have not identified the cause.
In July, Walmart raised the minimum age to purchase tobacco products, including all e-cigarettes, to 21. It also said then that it was in the process of discontinuing the sale of fruit- and dessert-flavored electronic nicotine delivery systems.
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Nine People Were Shot In DC Last Night

No arrests have been made in either of these cases. Investigators are looking to see if these shootings are possibly connected.

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DC Police are investigating nine people shot in two separate incidents. Two of the nine victims were killed.

Just after 10 last night Metropolitan Police were called to the 1300 block of Columbia Road in Northwest on a report of multiple shots fired. Once their officers found 6 victims suffering from gunshot wounds. The victims were 5 males and 1 female. The only details released is the victim killed was a male. The other injuries ranged from serious to non-life threatening. Police are looking for two suspects last seen in a light-colored Nissan with an AK style rifle.

Some 30 minutes later and a short distance away police were called to a triple shooting in the 1400 block of Rhode Island Avenue in Northeast. One of the male victims in this shooting was fatally injured.

No arrests have been made in either of these cases. Investigators are looking to see if these shootings are possibly connected.

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Worldwide Climate Change Student Walk Out, Today

The plan is for students to leave school and walk to the White House and then the U.S. Capitol today starting at 11 a.m. This walkout is ahead of a major protest planned by Shut Down D.C. Strike Coalition on Monday.

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Students frustrated with the government inaction on climate change have decided to take the matter into their own hands. The D.C. Youth Climate Strike is planning to hold a walk today.

The plan is for students to leave school and walk to the White House and then the U.S. Capitol today starting at 11 a.m. This walkout is ahead of a major protest planned by Shut Down D.C. Strike Coalition on Monday. Climate Change activists are looking to block major intersections in the city to stop traffic and bring attention to their cause. They want lawmakers to take action on climate change now.

As for the students that choose to walk out of school today. Here are what area school leaders are saying. In the District of Columbia students who walk out of class have 5 days in which to turn in a letter from their parents permitting them to take part. In Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties students who walk out of class will be given an unexcused absence. In Fairfax County, Virginia students will only receive an excused absence if they were notified in advance that they were taking part in today’s protest.

DC Police say they are fully prepared to handle any First Amendment assemblies of any stature.

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Here’s What’s Going On in The DMV This Weekend

There are some great events for the entire family to enjoy.

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WEEKEND HAPS UPDATE:

 

  • Tonight at Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club,check the DMV Kings of R&B, featuring Top 5, with special guest Kevin Ross. Doors open at 6pm,  showtime is 8pm.

 

  • Blues Alley presents  Dee Dee Bridgewater this weekend for two shows each night, 8pm & 10pm.

 

  • The Mosaic Theatre Company presents Lynn Nottage’s “Fabulation”or the re-education of undine. Running through September 22nd.

 

  • August Wilson’s award winning production of “Jitney”opens tonight at Arena Stage and runs through October 20th.

 

  • The Wolly Mammoth Theatre presents the stage play “Fairview”,running through October 6th. Features recent Howard Graduate, Chinna Palmer.

 

  • The Tony Award Winning Musical “Cats”is playing at The Kennedy Center through Oct. 6th. More information at: kennedy-center.org

 

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Promising News In The Treatment For Sickle Cell Disease

A new clinical trial shows promise in treating Sickle Cell disease.

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It is a painful and sometimes debilitating disease… often affecting people of color.  It’s also a disease we’ve been hearing about for many, many decades.  September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month .  The disease remains a major health issue for nearly 100-thousand Americans.

Howard University Sickle Cell 5K Run/Walk

The Center For Sickle Cell Disease at Howard University

Tesha Samuels, Sickle Cell Health Advocate (not pictured)

 

Dr. James Taylor, Director, Howard University Center for Sickle Cell Disease

DC Statehood Hearing On Capitol Hill

Opposition, Support For Statehood Falls Along Partisan Lines

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(Washington, DC) — Support and opposition for DC statehood is falling along party lines. A hearing on a bill to make DC the 51st state was held in the House today for the first time in more than two decades. Local lawmakers and supportive Democrats made the case that DC residents deserve the full benefits of citizenship. Republicans kicked off the hearing by calling the city too corrupt and financially dependent on the federal government to become a state.

Coach Who Ordered Kid To Cut Dreads Banned

The 16-year-old black student wrestler was only given 60 seconds to decide. In the video that went viral you can see he was upset but you could also hear his teammates cheering him on. He did go on to win.

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It’s a story that went viral in 2018, during a wrestling match on December 19th a referee told Andrew Johnson that before he hits the mat he had to cut his dreds or he will not be able to compete.

The 16-year-old black student wrestler was only given 60 seconds to decide. In the video that went viral you can see he was upset but you could also hear his teammates cheering him on. He did go on to win. That referee, Alan Maloney has been given his punishment for that decision that angry many all across the country, who called it an abuse of power and racist.

The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association in conjunction with the state’s Division on Civil Liberties conducted an investigation into the matter and have decided to issue a 2-year suspension. Moving forward the NJSIAA will now start bias training for all of its high schools’ sports officials in the state.

The Division on Civil Liberties has released a training package called, “Guidance on Race Discrimination Based on Hairstyle”. It states specific guidelines that any policy that bans or restricts hairstyles associated with race may violate New Jersey state law.

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Stomp Out Sickle Cell Disease

The “Stomp Out Sickle Cell Move On” event is this Saturday

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It’s time to get moving and help us to Stomp Out Sickle Cell.  The big event is this weekend at Howard University and I have all the details of why you need to be a part of this campaign to find a cure for sickle cell.  My guest is Barbara Harrison – Howard University Center for Sickle Cell Disease

Stomp Out Sickle Cell Move On Event is Saturday, September 21stfrom 9am to 12 noon.   It will feature Zumba, a Boot Camp and Kids Zone all moving simultaneously for 1 hour.  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.

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Growing Vaping and E-Cigarette Controversy

State and local governments move to ban vaping and e-cigarettes.

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The move to ban vaping and the sale of some e-cigarette products is moving incredibly fast.  CNN and CBS have dropped all e-cigarette advertising.  Michigan followed New York’s lead in banning flavored products.  Locally, the Montgomery County Council introduced a bill to ban vaping sales within 1/2 mile of middle and high schools.  In The District of Columbia… two bills have been introduced to curb the sales and flavored e-cigarettes.  All of this coming after seven, vaping related deaths this year.   Several over the past month.

Guests:

Dr. Carla Williams, Interim Director, Howard University Cancer Center

 

Gregory Conley, President, The American Vaping Association

 

Dr. Roquell Wyche, Cardiologist, MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute, Board President, Greater Washington Region American Heart Association

Tracee Ellis Ross Launches Hair Care Line

Tracee Ellis Ross launches a hair care line for Afro-textured hair.

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Actress, fashion icon, and activist Tracee Ellis Ross launched a hair care line for Afro-textured hair. Pattern was available online September 9 and will be available in select Ulta stores on September 23. The line will include products and tools for in and out of shower use. Twenty years in the making, the Girlfriends star made her first pitch for her line back in 2008.

In an interview with Curly Nikki, Ross chronicled her journey to loving her hair and highlighted her battle with her hair while working on set to get the iconic “Joan Hair.” She recently shared that the cast will reunite on “Blackish.” 

At the time, Black actresses that sported their natural curls on camera were few and far in between.

“By the time I made it onto Girlfriends, I was one of very few women wearing their hair naturally in Hollywood. I learned to embrace my natural texture and curl pattern and love it and care for it. But it was a journey not supported by commercials, entertainment and rows of products in every store,” she told WWD.

Tracee has been a champion of inclusivity in gender, race, and now hair type. The Pattern’s website and Instagram champion women of all skin tones and hair types.

“@patternbeauty is for those of us who need more than a quarter size of a product. large conditioner size that actually fulfill the unmet needs of our community. accessible pricing because everyone should have access to their most beautiful hair in their own shower, and gorgeous packaging that conjures the legacy of our history and makes us all feel like the royalty that we are.”

Hogan Seeks Compensation For Wrongly Imprisoned Men

Hogan Calls For Compensation For Wrongly Imprisoned Men

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(Annapolis, MD) — Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is calling for five men who were wrongly imprisoned to be compensated. The men have sought compensation over the past 18 months from the state Board of Public Works without success. Hogan instructed the board to work with the state’s administrative law judges to create a plan to pay the men. The Republican governor put the blame on Democrats for failing to pass laws to create rules for paying exonerees. The five men collectively spent 120 years in prison for crimes they did not commit.

Deadly Shooting In Glenarden

One Dead, One Shot In Afternoon Shooting

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(Prince George’s County, MD) — One person is dead following and another is injured in a shooting in Prince George’s County this afternoon. Police say two people were shot at an apartment complex near the 82-hundred block of Martin Luther King Jr Highway in Glenarden. One victim died at the scene. No other injuries have been reported. Police are searching for the shooter.

The Criminalization of Black Girls

Documentary looks at the criminalization of black girls and the school to prison pipeline.

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We often talk about the school to prison pipeline and reference black boys. But there are growing numbers of our black girls in prison. The suspensions rates are increasing and  we’re seeing more incidents of abuse. We get an in-depth look at this issue in a new documentary titled “Push Out: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools”.

Resources:

Push Out: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools

Monique Morris, Executive Producer, “Push Out: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools”
Dr. Bahiyyah Muhammad, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology & Criminology, Program Director, Inside Out Program, Howard University

Rebecca Epstein, Researcher, Georgetown Law Center on Poverty and Inequality

HU Announces Isiah “Ike” Leggett As Convocation Speaker Sept. 20

“We are honored to have Mr. Isiah Ike Leggett serve as the Opening Convocation speaker as we kick off the new school year,” says President Wayne A. I. Frederick. “Mr. Leggett’s commitment to the community is an example of how public service is both a calling and a passion for those who want to create change within their communities.”

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WASHINGTON (September 17, 2019) – Howard University announces former Montgomery County Executive, the Honorable Isiah “Ike” Leggett, will deliver the keynote address during the 152nd Opening Convocation on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019 at 11 a.m. in Cramton Auditorium.

“We are honored to have Mr. Isiah Ike Leggett serve as the Opening Convocation speaker as we kick off the new school year,” says President Wayne A. I. Frederick.  “Mr. Leggett’s commitment to the community is an example of how public service is both a calling and a passion for those who want to create change within their communities.”

Howard University’s Opening Convocation is a time-honored tradition that officially signals the beginning of the academic year. Leggett’s address will welcome the Class of 2023 and acknowledge recent achievements of the university.

Leggett served three consecutive terms as Montgomery County Executive from 2006 to 2018. In 2016, he was president of Maryland Association of Counties and president of County Executives of America. Before his election as county executive, Leggett served as an At-Large member on the County Council from 1986 to 2002, and as council president three times. From 2002 to 2004, Leggett served as chair of the Democratic Party of Maryland.

Leggett received a Bachelor of Arts from Southern University, a Master of Arts degree and a Juris Doctorate degree from Howard University, and a Master of Laws from George Washington University. He graduated from Southern University in 1967 as a distinguished military graduate. In 1977, he was selected as a White House Fellow, one of a select number of citizens nationwide for his exemplary civic, professional and educational achievement. In 1981, he was selected as the Southern University Outstanding Alumni. In 1985, Leggett received the Outstanding Alumni Award from Howard University Law School. He has served as a board member on a host of civic and community organizations. Currently, Leggett serves as a member of the Board of Regents for the University System of Maryland.

He served as a professor of Law at the Howard University Law School from 1975 to 2006. Leggett also served as assistant/associate dean from 1979 to 1986. Leggett served as captain in the Army, which included a tour of duty in Vietnam.

Leggett has received numerous awards and honors during his 32 years of public service, including his selection as a “Washingtonian of the Year” in 2015. Additional awards include Distinguished Alumni Awards from Howard University and Southern University; the George Washington University Fulbright Public Service Award; the National Breakfast of Champions Award; and the Good Scout Award from the National Capital Area – Boy Scouts of America.

Producer: ‘The Rookie’ Co-star’s Misconduct Claims Unfounded

In early August, “The Rookie” co-star said she was quitting the show because of sexual harassment and racial discrimination she experienced during its freshman year last season.

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actress Afton Williamson’s claims of misconduct against her on the set of “The Rookie” weren’t substantiated by an independent investigator, according to the ABC drama series’ producer.

Production company Entertainment One said Tuesday the investigation led it to conclude no unlawful or inappropriate behavior was committed by the co-workers accused by Williamson.

In early August, “The Rookie” co-star said she was quitting the show because of sexual harassment and racial discrimination she experienced during its freshman year last season.

The probe, which began in late June, involved some 400 hours of interviews and review of video and other evidence, Entertainment One said in a statement. The full report wasn’t released for privacy reasons, said the company known as eOne.

Williamson called the finding “heartbreaking” in a lengthy Instagram post Tuesday evening, saying the results were the result of lies and a cover-up. She vowed to continue to work to improve conditions for cast and crew on sets.

The executive producers, one of whom Williamson previously accused of mishandling her allegations, were found to have “addressed matters of which they were made aware promptly and in a fair and reasonable manner,” eOne said.

The company said it recognizes that people view situations through their own “experiences and perspectives,” adding that it regretted that “Ms. Williamson’s time on the series was not a positive one for her, and we respect her decision to move on to other projects.”

A separate statement from the Disney-owned network welcomed the probe’s completion.

“We are confident that eOne takes these matters seriously and that they will continue to look for the best ways to surface concerns and address complaints,” ABC and ABC Studios said in a joint statement.

The law firm of Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp hired third-party EXTTI, a firm that investigates allegations of workplace misconduct and discrimination, to handle the probe, eOne said.

The Los Angeles-based crime drama, starring Nathan Fillion in the title role of a rookie police officer, returns Sept. 29 for its second season.

School Volunteer Arrested After Child Porn Found In His Home

Officials are encouraging anyone who may have information in this case to contact the Montgomery County Child Exploitation Unit.

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A Former Montgomery County School volunteer has been arrested for the unthinkable.

Yesterday police charged and arrested 28-year-old Dake Williams. The arrest follows an incident back in 2017. When police raided his home they also found more than 1,000 images of child pornography. Detectives say some of the images included children, little 3-year-old girls performing sex acts with adult men and even animals.

Williams worked as a volunteer wrestling coach at Quince Orchard High School. He has been charged with multiple counts of child porn possession. The principal at the school, Elizabeth Thomas does not believe the charges have anything to do with his time at the school. They are however making available to students in need psychologists, counselors and pupil personnel workers on hand for those in need.

Officials are encouraging anyone who may have information in this case to contact the Montgomery County Child Exploitation Unit.

Williams is due to make his next court appearance is next month. He is currently out on bond.

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Howard University Grad Shines on Stage at The Wooly Mammoth

The stage play “Fairview” runs through October 6th

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A little drama for you this morning.  We are hitting the theatre for the production of the Pulitzer Prize winning production of “Fairview” and it features one of Howard University’s very own talents.  My guest is  China Palmer – Actress in Fairview

Fairview won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2019 and this is the first production of the play since the original in New York City.  Fairview now playing thru October 6that the Woolly Mammoth.  More information here:

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The New Battle For DC Statehood

Supporters of DC Statehood discuss the issues and strategies for achieving it.

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Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser is pushing for statehood. A hearing on a bill to make Washington the 51st state is scheduled for Thursday. Bowser led a rally down Pennsylvania Avenue early in the week, demanding voting rights for the city’s 700-thousand residents. The mayor organized the event to raise awareness about the hearing on HR 51 in the House this week. The bill has more than 200 co-sponsors, and support from Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer.   But are the chances better now than ever?  We take a look at the issues and the challenges.

Guests:

Justin Yaddiya Johnson, Community Activist and Founder of Long Live Go-Go (not pictured)

Kenyan McDuffie, Ward 5 DC Councilmember
Beverly Perry, Senior Advisor to DC Mayor Muriel Bowser

 

Second Woman Accuses Antonio Brown Of Sexual Assault

Antonio Brown faces more sex assault allegations.

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(Undated) — A second woman is accusing New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown of sexual assault. In an article posted by Sports Illustrated Monday, a woman who chose to remain anonymous details how she met Brown at a charity event in 2017 and how he later paid to have her do some artwork at his home in the suburbs north of Pittsburgh. She claims that on her second day there, Brown exposed himself to her. The latest allegation comes after a former personal trainer filed a lawsuit against Brown saying he had sexually assaulted her on different occasions in 2017 and 2018. Brown has denied those allegations. The accuser in that case, Britney Taylor, met with NFL investigators on Monday.

Help Find A Cure For Sickle Cell

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Join WHUR and Howard University Center for Sickle Cell Disease as we get moving to STOMP OUT Sickle Cell Saturday, September 21st at 8:30am at the Hospital Plaza. Come out for a 5K walk/run plus participate in the move-on events, including Zumba, boot camp, and kids zone. Howard University President Dr. Wayne Frederick will participate as part of his Run to Cure Sickle Cell Campaign.

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Former Trump Campaign Chief Corey Lewandowski Testifies

Lewandowski On Hot Seat In House

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(Washington, DC) — Former Trump campaign chief Corey Lewandowski is on the hot seat in the House. Lewandowski told the Judiciary Committee that the American people continue to be “sold a false narrative” about the 2016 election. During his time as campaign manager, Lewandowski said he doesn’t recall having any conversations with “foreign entities.” He also condemned what he called a “fake Russia collusion narrative.” Lewandowski said the committee is going down a “rabbit hole” in an effort to bring President Trump down.

The panel is investigating alleged presidential obstruction of justice and abuse of power. It’s a step toward the possible opening of impeachment proceedings against President Trump. The White House ordered limits on Lewandowski’s testimony through executive privilege, even though he has never worked for the Trump administration.

Netflix To Air ‘Seinfeld’ Starting In 2021

The Los Angeles Times reported Netflix paid well above the speculated $500 million NBCUniversal paid to retake “The Office,” and the reported $130 million Hulu parent Walt Disney Co. paid for “Seinfeld.” Both of those deals are for U.S. streaming only — Netflix has bought the global rights to show “Seinfeld.”

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LOS GATOS, Calif. (AP) — Move aside, “Friends” and “The Office.” Netflix now has a new gem — a show about nothing.

The company announced Monday it would start streaming all 180 episodes of “Seinfeld” in 2021, gaining a hugely popular addition to its library as the battle for viewers heats up.

Netflix Inc., which pioneered the binge-watching culture of streaming, was dealt a double blow this summer when it lost “The Office” and “Friends,” two of its most popular shows, as their respective owners pulled them to add to their own streaming services.

“The Office” will leave at the end of 2020 to join NBCUniversal’s new streaming service, and “Friends” will leave at the beginning of 2020 to join the upcoming HBO Max service.

It’s a battle not likely to wane as the streaming TV space grows more crowded. Netflix has created significant momentum with its original shows, but new competitors are constantly popping up, including streaming arrivals from Apple and Disney.

Still, Netflix has a head start in the online space, with its deep library of past and new shows. It struck the five-year deal with Sony Pictures Television for the global streaming rights to “Seinfeld,” the Emmy-winning television comedy which aired its final episode in 1998. Terms were not released.

The Los Angeles Times reported Netflix paid well above the speculated $500 million NBCUniversal paid to retake “The Office,” and the reported $130 million Hulu parent Walt Disney Co. paid for “Seinfeld.” Both of those deals are for U.S. streaming only — Netflix has bought the global rights to show “Seinfeld.”

“Seinfeld is the television comedy that all television comedy is measured against,” Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos said in a statement.

Netflix noted it is still focused on producing its own shows — but it can’t ignore the demand for rewatching old hits. The company spent $12 billion on original and non-original programming last year.

Jerry Seinfeld’s show “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee” and his standup special “Jerry Before Seinfeld” are already distributed by Netflix.

Celebs Read Bedtime Story To Fight Homelessness

Smith’s reading will take place in Times Square in New York City. Mirren will appear in Trafalgar Square in London.

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Will Smith and Dame Helen Mirren will read a bedtime story during a one-night fundraising event to help fight global homelessness.

Smith and Mirren will each tell their story from different locations during the World’s Big Sleep Out on Dec. 7. The campaign will encourage people in 50 cities globally to sleep outside for a night in hopes of raising $50 million for the charity.

Smith’s reading will take place in Times Square in New York City. Mirren will appear in Trafalgar Square in London.

Each location is expected to feature live performances. The sleep out will also be held in other major cities including Chicago, Amsterdam, Madrid and Los Angeles.

All the proceeds raised will go toward registered charities helping homeless and displaced people.

Alex Trebek Has Resumed Chemotherapy

Trebek told ABC’s “Good Morning America” on Tuesday that after a short period of optimism when he stopped chemotherapy, his “numbers shot up” and doctors ordered him back on the treatment.

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NEW YORK (AP) — “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek says he’s had a setback in his battle with pancreatic cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy again.

Trebek told ABC’s “Good Morning America” on Tuesday that after a short period of optimism when he stopped chemotherapy, his “numbers shot up” and doctors ordered him back on the treatment.

The 79-year-old game show host announced in March that he had Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. But he hasn’t missed a day on the show, which tapes its episodes in advance.

Trebek said his goals for the summer were to get his strength and hair back, and his progress on both fronts was “dismal.”

Scabies Out Break Within The Prince George’s County Fire Department

Twenty firefighters from 13 separate fire stations have tested positive for the microscopic mites. The mites burry into the skin and cause severe itching. The mites appear to look like a crooked raised rash.

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The Prince George’s County Fire Department is dealing with a Scabies outbreak.

Twenty firefighters from 13 separate fire stations have tested positive for the microscopic mites. The mites burry into the skin and cause severe itching. The mites appear to look like a crooked raised rash.

Scabies is spread by close skin to skin contact. The Prince George’s County Health Department believes it may have spread by the sheets used by the firefighters when they stay in the firehouse. Health officials also feel that is highly unlikely that any patient that was helped by a first responder caught Scabies. It is being recommended that if you feel you may have contracted it after being assisted by a firefighter to contact your physician immediately.

Chief Barksdale says this outbreak is not affecting service. Fire Chief Benjamin Barksdale, said they took quick action to stop the spread of scabies as soon as they were made aware of the mite. The issue came up last week as a result 205 firefighters were checked out.

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Pedestrian Hit And Killed In Mitchellville

The victim was found on Annapolis Road and Atwell Avenue. The victim has not been identified.

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Police in Prince George’s County are on the scene of a fatal pedestrian accident this morning.

The victim was struck early this morning in Mitchellville. The victim was found on Annapolis Road and Atwell Avenue. The victim has not been identified. There is no word if charges will be filed against the driver.

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Presidential Candidate Sen. Cory Booker On The Campaign Trail In DC

Supporters anticipated his message as he spoke about the importance of voting and his quest to make a change in our country.

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During Congressional Black Caucus week, hundreds of people were pretty excited to meet Senator Cory Booker on this past weekend.  The Presidential Candidate and the New Jersey State Committee hosted a brunch at Smith Commons Restaurant in the District.  Many supporters anticipated his message as he spoke about the importance of voting and his quest to make a change in our country.  He also spoke about his love for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and what makes him different from other candidates.

 

Basketball and The Fight Against Breast Cancer

The 20th Annual Donna Hopkins Breast Cancer Basketball Tournament is this weekend

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We are hooping it up this morning to Slam Dunk Breast Cancer.  The 20thAnnual Donna Hopkins Breast Cancer Basketball Tournament is this weekend. My guest is Donna Hopkins – CEO and Founder of Hopkins Breast Cancer, Inc.

 The 20thAnnual Donna Hopkins Breast Cancer Basketball Tournament is September 20th– 22ndat Lake Arbor Community Center in Mitchellville.  The tournament will feature top level men and women teams.  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 Showon 96.3 WHUR.

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‘Skins/Cowboys Rivalry

Is the Cowboys/’Skins Rivalry still intense? What do the ‘Skins need to do get back on the winning track?

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Football season is underway.  Unfortunately… so are the losses for Washington’s own burgundy and gold pro football team.  The most recent loss… at the hands of the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday… 31-21.  We’re doing a little Monday evening quarterbacking and examining the long-standing rivalry between the ‘Skins and the Cowboys.

Guests:

Monica McNutt, Sportscaster, Sports Analyst
Wes Hall, WHUR Personality

Dr. Sharon Ottey, Dallas Cowboys Fan

Caregivers Conference Inside of Community’s Choice

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Prostate Cancer

Fight back against prostate cancer. Join the Emmanual Health Education, Inc. for the 2019 Prostate Cancer Awareness Walk, Run Ride September 21st at Allen Pond in Bowie. www.emmanualhealthedu.com

Friendship Picnic

Meet new friends. Build a stronger community. Come out September 22nd for the Montgomery County Friendship Picnic at Wheaton Regional Park. www.montgomeryparks.org

NCNW

Support women and their families. Spend an evening with the National Council of Negro Women September 21st at the Leesburg Firehouse. www.ncnwrestondulles.org

Sickle Cell 5K

Get moving and help WHUR Stomp Out Sickle Cell. Come out for the Stomp Out Sickle Cell 5k Walk Run September 21st at Howard University Hospital. www.sicklecell.howard.edu

Caregivers Conference

The Prince George’s County Department of Family Services presents a Family Caregivers Conference September 25th. It’s free and open to county residents. 301-265-8658.

AKA

Do you need help preparing for college? Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity is hosting a SAT Test Prep and Financial Aid Information Forum September 28th at Oxon Hill High School. www.hlkapsi.org.

Second Chance Foundation

Enjoy music with a purpose. Join The GateWay Second Chance Foundation for the Lifting Our Youth In Song musical September 28th at Martin’s Crosswinds in Greenbelt. www.secondchance.org

Ivy Charities

Lace up your sneakers for the 24th Annual 5k Walk-Run September 28th. It’s hosted by the Ivy Community Charities of Prince George’s County, Inc. www.iccpgc5k2019.eventbrite.com

CBD Vapes Spiked With Dangerous Drugs For Sale Across US

“It’s Russian roulette,” said James Neal-Kababick, director of Flora Research Laboratories, which tested the products.

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Jay Jenkins says he hesitated when a buddy suggested they vape CBD.

“It’ll relax you,” the friend assured.

The vapor that Jenkins inhaled didn’t relax him. After two puffs, he ended up in a coma.

That’s because what he was vaping didn’t have any CBD, the suddenly popular compound extracted from the cannabis plant that marketers say can treat a range of ailments without getting users high. Instead, the oil was spiked with a powerful street drug.

Some operators are cashing in on the CBD craze by substituting cheap and illegal synthetic marijuana for natural CBD in vapes and edibles such as gummy bears, an Associated Press investigation has found.

The practice has sent dozens of people like Jenkins to emergency rooms over the last two years. Yet people behind spiked products have operated with impunity, in part because the business has boomed so fast that regulators haven’t caught up while drug enforcement agents have higher priorities.

AP commissioned laboratory testing of the vape oil Jenkins used plus 29 other vape products sold as CBD around the country, with a focus on brands that authorities or users flagged as suspect. Ten of the 30 contained types of synthetic marijuana — drugs commonly known as K2 or spice that have no known medical benefits — while others had no CBD at all.

Among them was Green Machine, a pod compatible with Juul electronic cigarettes that reporters bought in California, Florida and Maryland. Four of those seven pods contained illegal synthetic marijuana, but which chemical varied by flavor and even location of purchase.

“It’s Russian roulette,” said James Neal-Kababick, director of Flora Research Laboratories, which tested the products.

Vaping in general has come under increased scrutiny in recent weeks because hundreds of users have developed mysterious lung illnesses, and several have died. The AP’s investigation focused on yet another set of cases, in which psychoactive chemicals are added to products presented as CBD.

The results of AP’s lab testing echo what authorities have found, according to a survey of law enforcement agencies in all 50 states. At least 128 samples out of more than 350 tested by government labs in nine states, nearly all in the South, had synthetic marijuana in products marketed as CBD. Gummy bears and other edibles accounted for 36 of the hits, while nearly all others were vape products. Mississippi authorities also found fentanyl, the powerful opioid involved in about 30,000 overdose deaths last year.

Reporters then bought brands that law enforcement testing or online discussions identified as spiked. Because testing by both authorities and AP focused on suspect products, the results are not representative of the overall market, which includes hundreds of products.

‘Power’ Star Naturi Naughton And More Support Rihanna’s Ball

“It’s always been important to me before any success,” she told The Associated Press Thursday at her annual Diamond Ball charity gala. “As a kid, just seeing those commercials on television with the kids in Africa where it’s like, ‘it just takes 10 cent or 25 cents to help somebody,’ . I used to think, ‘When I grow up, I’m a gonna be rich and I’m going to make a lot of money and I could make a lot of 10 cents and a lot of 25 cents.’”

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NEW YORK (AP) — Like many kids, Rihanna dreamed of someday growing up to be rich, but helping others was at the forefront of her vision.

“It’s always been important to me before any success,” she told The Associated Press Thursday at her annual Diamond Ball charity gala. “As a kid, just seeing those commercials on television with the kids in Africa where it’s like, ‘it just takes 10 cent or 25 cents to help somebody,’ . I used to think, ‘When I grow up, I’m a gonna be rich and I’m going to make a lot of money and I could make a lot of 10 cents and a lot of 25 cents.’”

She’s made a lot more than that as superstar singer and now fashion and beauty mogul, and with her Clara Lionel Foundation has doled out money around the globe to help support education programs, women’s health and emergency response organizations for people in need.

The foundation named after Rihanna’s grandparents raised more than $5 million Thursday night. Cardi B and Offset, A$AP Rocky, Karlie Kloss, DJ Khaled, 21 Savage, Pharrell Williams and others came out to support the glittering charity dinner, which even featured an impromptu performance by Rihanna and Williams.

“I’m a fan of her energy. She has a beautiful soul,” DJ Khaled said before entering the event at Cipriani’s in downtown Manhattan with his pregnant wife. “In my book, she keeps it mad real . It’s just a beautiful day, we’re putting beautiful energy out there.”

It was the second all-star event Rihanna staged this week. Khaled, Halsey and more turned out for her New York Fashion Week show on Tuesday, an extravaganza for her lingerie line Savage X Fenty that featured musical performances along with a catwalk.

The star wowed on the red carpet dressed in a black velvet turtleneck dress with a flared skirt.

“Just glam. She’s so glamorous, she’s so gorgeous. Anytime I think of Rihanna, I just think of just glam,” said rapper Megan Thee Stallion.

Rihanna told the crowd she was “humbled” by the support for Clara Lionel, and noted that her grandmother Clara Brathwaite, who died seven years ago, would tell her helping others is “about the collective joining forces.”

She told the AP her connection to her grandparents makes the event a sentimental one.

“So these things get really personal, emotional, and I just want to expand this every year to a different cause because I don’t feel like people deserve to be left out and that that’s really the core of the foundation,” she said.

Inside the event, which started two hours late and was hosted by Seth Meyers, stars mingled in a hall that was decorated with a tropical, colorful motif. A$AP Rocky, recently freed after a legal battle in Sweden that saw him behind bars there for weeks, held court at one table as he chatted with 2 Chainz and others; Cardi B bid a very exact $109,000 for a rare copy of a book on Rihanna, along with a two-thousand pound marble stand designed to hold it.

The night was not without some controversy: One of the honorees, activist and journalist Shaun King, has been accused of mishandling money he claims he’s received for various causes he supports. The Clara Lionel Foundation was almost immediately met with backlash after it was announced King would be a Diamond Ball honoree, forcing King to release a 72-page report in an attempt to defend himself against the allegations.

The foundation’s executive director stood by the decision to honor King, who has been a supporter of Clara Lionel.

“We decided to honor Shaun King for a reason, and we decided to honor Shaun King for that same reason tonight,” said Justine Lucas, executive director of the foundation.

King, who defended himself on Twitter just before the event, did not address the allegations as he accepted his honor, instead imploring the crowd to work harder to fight injustice: “It’s not good enough to have good intentions.”

Cardi B stood up for King just before the event.

“One of the main reasons why is so important for me to be here is because Rihanna is honoring Shaun King. A lot of people need to follow Shaun King on Instagram. He protests so much for all minorities, he protests so much for the whole entire world,” said the Grammy-award winning rapper.

Also honored was Mia Mottley, the prime minister of Barbados, where Rihanna was born. Mottley is the first woman to ascend to the position, and Rihanna personally presented her with an award.

Mottley said no matter how global Rihanna is, she always brings Barbados with her.

“Rihanna is one of our citizens of whom we are very, very proud,” Mottley said. “When you come from 166 square miles and you can produce people who make a global impact, it gives your heart a certain amount of warmth.”

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Discounted Movie Subscription Service MoviePass Shuts Down

In a letter posted to subscribers on its website, Mitch Lowe, CEO of MoviePass, wrote,” In August 2017, MoviePass began a transformation of the movie going industry by introducing its low monthly price subscription service. Since then, others in the industry have followed our lead. ”

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NEW YORK (AP) — MoviePass, the movie ticket subscription service that allowed subscribers to buy up to three movie tickets per month for a small fee, shut down Saturday.

Its future is unclear.

Helios and Matheson Analytics, the parent company of MoviePass, said Friday in a release that it was interrupting service for all its subscribers because its efforts to seek financing have not been successful.

It says it’s “unable to predict if or when” MoviePass will continue. The company says it’s planning to study all options including the sale of the company in its entirety.

MoviePass drew in millions of subscribers, initially luring them with a $10 monthly rate. But that proved unsustainable. Because MoviePass typically pays theaters the full cost of tickets — $15 or more in big cities — a single movie can put the service in the red. The company was forced to make changes. Those efforts, however, never stopped the losses.

In a letter posted to subscribers on its website, Mitch Lowe, CEO of MoviePass, wrote,” In August 2017, MoviePass began a transformation of the movie going industry by introducing its low monthly price subscription service. Since then, others in the industry have followed our lead. ”

MoviePass said it will be providing subscribers with “appropriate” refunds for their period of service already paid for. Subscribers will not need to request a refund or contact MoviePass customer service to receive a refund. Subscribers will not be charged during the service interruption, according to the website.

Helios acquired a majority stake in the subscription service in 2017.

DC Leaders Hit the Streets In the Latest Push for Statehood

This is a very big week for the Nations Capitol. On Thursday, Mayor Bowser will make history by testifying before a House committee looking into making the District the 51st state.

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Washington, D.C. (Monday, September 16, 2019) – D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser led a caravan of veterans, city leaders, and residents down Pennsylvania Avenue, NW today to further push the message to make the District of Columbia the nation’s 51st state. 

The move comes as a hearing is set for this Thursday in the House of Representatives on the DC Statehood issue.   “I was born in this city without voting representation.  I will not die that way,” said Bowser.  The mayor rode on a bus filled with veterans carrying 51-star flags and shouting 51, 51, 51 hoping to send a message that DC is ready for statehood.   It’s believe the bill to make the District the 51st state has enough support in the Democratic controlled House to pass.  The battle is expected to be much tougher in the Republican controlled Senate.

Today’s action is just one of several statehood events scheduled for this week.  Tuesday,  the Mayor will unveil a list of businesses who support DC Statehood followed by a roundtable discussion on Wednesday.  Friday, Bowser will unveil art exhibits in all 8 wards and Saturday DC Statehood will be highlighted in the 2019 Fiesta DC Parade.

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Engaging Our Community in Cleaning Up The Environment

The Howard University Student Led non-profit organization is participating in the 2019 International Beach Cleanup.

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We are hitting the beach this morning on Taking It to the Streets.  But no, it’s not about swimming.  It’s all about cleaning up the environment.  There’s a big effort underway this weekend to get more African Americans engaged in sustainability efforts.  It’s the 2019 International Beach Cleanup.  My guest is Rachel Clark – Founder and President of Waves of Change

 Waves of Change, is a Howard University student led non-profit organization participating Saturday, September 21stin the coastal clean-up.  Crews will gather at 8:15am at Banneker Park.  Follow them on IG or Twitter @WavesofChangeHU

 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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THE JOURNEY: “Mission-Driven Philanthropy: Howard University Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations”

Dr. Wayne Frederick chats with David Bennett, the Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations at Howard University.

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Philanthropy is viatl to Howard’s commitment to provide an education experience of exceptional quality and produce distinguished global leaders.  As a second-generation fundraiser, his life’s mission is to connect people who have the capacity to change the world with people who have the financial resources to make it happen.  On this episode of “The Journey,” Dr. Wayne Frederick chats with David Bennett, the Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations at Howard University.

Air Date: September 15, 2019

 

Election 2020 and the Youth Vote

Young voters talk about the political climate ahead of the 2020 election

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We are in election mode after wrapping up the third democratic debate last night another one coming next month.  We’re focusing on the youngest voters in this discussion… those who are casting a ballot next year for possibly the first time.  What’s on their minds?

Resources:

Black Girls Vote

National Coalition on Black Civic Participation

Guests:

Kayla Andrews, Black Youth Vote Advocate, National Coalition on Black Civic Participation
Nykidra Robinson, Founder, Black Girls Vote
Dr. Elsie Scott, Director, Ron Walters Leadership and Public Policy Center at Howard University

“Desperate Housewives” Star Gets Two Week Prison Sentence

Huffman gets 14 days behind bars in college scam

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Actress Felicity Huffman has been sentenced to 14 days in prison for her role in the sweeping college admissions scandal .
The “Desperate Housewives” star was sentenced in Boston’s federal court Friday after pleading guilty in May to a single count of conspiracy and fraud.
She was also given a $30,000 fine, 250 hours of community service and a year of supervised release.
She has admitted to paying an admissions consultant $15,000 to have a proctor correct her daughter’s SAT exam answers in 2017.
Prosecutors had recommended a month in prison and a $20,000 fine. Huffman’s lawyers said she should get a year of probation, 250 hours of community service and a $20,000 fine.
Huffman said before sentencing that “I am deeply ashamed of what I have done. I have inflicted more damage than I could ever imagine.”
She’s the first parent to be sentenced among 34 charged in the scheme.

Forward! 2019 HU Homecoming Schedule And Theme

“Forward” is a concept that Howard University and all Bison embody. Howard’s community of scholars and leaders are tenacious, constantly driving progress at the University, within local communities and across the globe. Howard’s recently unveiled strategic plan, Howard Forward: 2024, outlines the University’s vision to advance the mission over the next five years. As the Bison community returns to campus with fond memories and proud reflections of the rich Howard legacy, Homecoming is also an opportunity to look ahead toward future accomplishments and milestones to come.

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WASHINGTON – Howard University presents “Forward” as the theme for the 2019 Howard Homecoming festivities, scheduled Oct. 5-13, 2019. The full calendar of events is available online at https://homecoming.howard.edu/ including the highly anticipated 2019 homecoming football game. Howard Bison will compete against the Norfolk State Spartans on Saturday, October 12.

“Forward” is a concept that Howard University and all Bison embody. Howard’s community of scholars and leaders are tenacious, constantly driving progress at the University, within local communities and across the globe. Howard’s recently unveiled strategic plan, Howard Forward: 2024, outlines the University’s vision to advance the mission over the next five years. As the Bison community returns to campus with fond memories and proud reflections of the rich Howard legacy, Homecoming is also an opportunity to look ahead toward future accomplishments and milestones to come. This year’s theme reflects this sentiment.

“In alignment with our Howard Forward: 2024 strategic plan, the essence of Howard’s approach to a contemporary education can be captured in five pillars: to enhance academic excellence, inspire new knowledge, serve the community, improve efficiency and effectiveness and achieve financial sustainability,” says President Wayne A. I. Frederick. “Forward describes the energy, passion and goals of the faculty, staff, students and alumni, and is a perfect reflection of the current attitude across campus. We are firing on all cylinders, across all areas, to aggressively advance Howard forward.”

The week of festivities will begin with the annual Howard University Day of Service on Saturday, October 5, a continuation of the volunteer spirit connecting Bison to the surrounding community. Service will segue into a day of praise at Howard’s legendary “Call to Chapel” on Sunday, October 6. Howard University’s Department of Athletics and its student athletes will host a campus-wide pep rally on Monday, October 7.

“Howard is fortunate to have an engaged alumni base, talented faculty and staff and a student body who are passionate about purpose. We invite everyone to experience the energy of Howard Homecoming first-hand,” says Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations David P. Bennett. “This is an incredible time to be a Bison and Homecoming is a wonderful opportunity to come to campus see how Howard is, indeed, leading and moving forward.”

Homecoming Week will feature many time-honored, fan favorite activities designed for Bison of all ages, including the Student Fashion Show, the Greek Step Show, and President Frederick’s State of the University Address. The week-long festivities will close out with the Alumni Jazz Brunch and the Gospel Concert on Sunday, October 13.

“As we welcome alumni and friends back to campus, we invite the entire Howard community to get in the Homecoming spirit, fellowship and collaborate on ways to move the institution forward,” says President Frederick.

For a complete list of events, visit https://homecoming.howard.edu/. To follow the latest homecoming news on social media, use the hashtags #HUHC19 and #HowardHomecoming

 

Day of Service

Date: Saturday, October 5

Location: Various communities surrounding Howard University

Start time: 9 a.m.

Continuing in the tradition of Truth and Service, volunteers will serve Howard’s local community and celebrate the University’s rich legacy. Students, faculty, staff, alumni, Bison families and friends of the University are all welcome to join us and volunteer.

Service opportunities throughout the D.C. Metropolitan area coming soon.

 

Call to Chapel

Date: Sunday, October 6

Location: Cramton Auditorium

Start time: 11 a.m.

Join us at the Homecoming edition of the weekly Chapel service to worship with the University community. The incomparable Reverend Al. Sharpton, founder and president of the National Action Network is the guest speaker. #SundaysAreForChapel

 

Bison Madness: The Trilogy (Pep Rally)

Date: Monday, October 7

Location: Burr Gymnasium

Start time: 7 p.m.

Join us as the Howard University Basketball and Football teams join forces to host “Bison Madness,” a joint pep rally in Burr Gymnasium. In honor of the start of Homecoming week and the basketball seasons, the rally will include music, entertainment, giveaways and more. The event will be open to all and will include an opportunity to win tickets to Saturday’s game.

 

LGBTQ+ Lavender Reception

Date: Wednesday, October 9

Location: Louis Stokes Health Sciences Library Atrium and Lobby

Start time: 8 p.m.

The Lavender Reception is an evening focused on inclusion, scholarship and activism. The reception honors Howard University undergraduates driving change in local and global communities. Honorees are awarded a scholarship from the Lavender Fund that celebrates their engagement, commitment to raising awareness of LGBTQIA+ issues and dedication to activism in the larger community. Donations raised contribute to the Lavender Fund.

 

 

Student Fashion Show 

Date: Thursday, October 10

Location: Cramton Auditorium

Start time: 8 p.m.

Howard University’s Annual Homecoming Student Fashion Show never fails to electrify the masses! Year after year, it proves to be a staple Homecoming event – don’t miss out! Howard is regularly cited as one of the most fashionable universities in the nation, and that style radiates at the fashion show. Powered by HU talent, student models and stylists will define chic in their presentation. Missing the fashion show will be a fashion faux pas!

Tickets can be purchased at the Cramton Auditorium Box Office.

 

State of the University Address

Date: Friday, October 11

Location: School of Business (SOB) Auditorium

Start time: 10 a.m.

President Wayne A. I. Frederick will engage the entire University community at his annual State of the University. During this address, President Frederick will provide key updates on academics, University finances, Howard University Hospital, enrollment, student initiatives and much more! He will share what continues to drive the progress of the University and what’s in store for Howard. You will leave this session ready to educate the world about Howard’s continued success and bright future. So, don’t miss this!

 

HU Ideas Symposium

Date: Friday, October 11

Location: School of Business (SOB) Auditorium

Start time: Noon

The HU Ideas Symposium is back for a second year! Like last year, it will feature dynamic and provocative discussions led by leading industry experts on topics that matter most to the African-American community. The HU Ideas Symposium is a forum for presenters and attendees alike to discuss their ideas, opinions and issues facing Howard University’s local and global community. You won’t want to miss any of these important discussions!

 

Schools & Colleges Open Houses

Date: Friday, October 11

Location: Various schools and colleges

 

The Yardfest

Date: Friday, October 11

Location: The Yard (Upper Quadrangle)

Start time: Noon

A cherished tradition, Yardfest will continue to reinvigorate Homecoming with a live stage, featuring a diverse range of top tier artists and entertainment that reflects the Howard diaspora. In addition to the celebrity musical appearances, Yardfest attendees will delight in a mainstay of food and merchandise vendors.

 

Greek Step Show

Date: Friday, October 11

Location: Burr Gymnasium

Start time: 8 p.m.

The Annual Greek Step Show features the University’s Divine Nine and other student organizations showing off their creativity and showmanship through step. Steeped in Howard tradition, the step show signifies brotherhood and sisterhood throughout the University community. Expect nothing less than a live, high-stepping event, one of the most exciting of the weekend! Tickets can be purchased at the Cramton Auditorium Box Office.

 

Homecoming Tailgate

Date: Saturday, October 12

Location: Howard Center Parking Lot

Start time: 10 a.m.

A time-honored tradition of Homecoming weekend, the tailgate is an engagement experience for alumni of all ages. Recapture your Bison experience by coming together for food, fun, and music. Held in the Howard Center parking lot, this event is a traditional outdoor gathering before, during and after the Homecoming football game.

Please check back for the official registration link.

 

The Yardfest: Day 2

Date: Saturday, October 12

Location: The Yard (Upper Quadrangle)

Stop by the Office of Development and Alumni Relations tent for an afternoon of fun, fellowship and giveaways.

 

The Parade

Date: Saturday, October 12

Location: Howard University and surrounding communities

Start time: 10 a.m.

The Howard Homecoming Parade is a community staple led by the Howard University Showtime Marching Band and showcases bands, student organizations and community partners. Join us in your most festive Howard University gear and come together for the prelude of the Homecoming game.

 

HUPAC Welcome

Date: Saturday, October 12

Location: Front Courtyard of Cramton Auditorium

Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The Howard University Parent Advisory Council (HUPAC) is committed to engaging the parents and family members of current HU students as partners in supporting student success through the provision of information, resources, tools, intentional programming as well as leadership and volunteer opportunities. HUPAC serves as Howard University’s parent and family member liaison office, connecting parents to campus departments and student services and advocating the needs and concerns of parents and family members to the institution.

Stop by and learn more about how parents can get involved in the Bison Community.

 

Homecoming Football Game

Date: Saturday, October 12

Location: Greene Stadium

Start time: 1 p.m.

Howard Bison will take on the Norfolk State University Spartans in one of the signature games of this football season. Always a sell-out, don’t miss the special performance by the illustrious Showtime Marching Band. Tickets can be purchased at www.BisonTickets.com

 

Call to Chapel

Date: Sunday, October 13

Location: Cramton Auditorium

Start time: 11 a.m.

Join us to close out the homecoming week with a thoughtful oration by Senior Pastor of Friendship -West Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, Reverend Dr. Frederick D. Hayes, III.  #SundaysAreForChapel

 

Alumni Jazz Brunch

Date: Sunday, October 13

Location: Marriott Marquis, 901 Massachusetts Avenue NW

Time: 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Wrap up Homecoming weekend at the Alumni Jazz Brunch, where fellowship, style and music all come together for a delightful time for alumni and friends to share in the rhythmic expressions of Step Afrika! plus a showcase of Jazz artists and performers. WHUR-FM radio hosts Allison Seymour & Marc Clarke will emcee the event. Purchase tickets at https://alum.howard.edu/homecomingjazzbrunch

 

Gospel Concert

Date: Sunday, October 13

Location: Cramton Auditorium

Start Time: 7 p.m.

Rankin Chapel presents a foot-stomping, spirit-filled evening of Gospel melodies to culminate the Homecoming weekend engage in fellowship all around.

Tracee Ellis Ross Reunites With ‘Girlfriends’ On ‘Black-ish’

Tracee Ellis Ross, one of the leading actors on “black-ish,” was also the star of “Girlfriends,” which ran from 2000 to 2008 and chronicled the lives of four black women living in Los Angeles.

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fans waiting for a “Girlfriends” reboot are getting a little tease: the cast of the early 2000s sitcom is reuniting on an episode of “black-ish.”

Tracee Ellis Ross, one of the leading actors on “black-ish,” was also the star of “Girlfriends,” which ran from 2000 to 2008 and chronicled the lives of four black women living in Los Angeles.

Ross teased the reunion on social media , posting a video of herself on the “black-ish” set with Golden Brooks, Persia White and Jill Marie Jones, as she squealed with delight. “Girlfriends” had a strong and loyal fan base, and some have lobbied it to return in some form — perhaps a movie.

The episode will air Oct. 8 on ABC.

The Wife Of Civil Rights Icon Ralph David Abernathy Has Died

She leaves behind three children and four grandchildren. The cause of death was not released. Juanita Abernathy was 89-years-old.

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The wife of civil rights leader and icon Ralph David Abernathy, Juanita has died. Her family confirms she passed away with loved ones at her side in Georgia.

Juanita played an important roll in getting African Americans involved in the Montgomery Bus Boycott. She was also active in the Civil Rights Movement.

She leaves behind three children and four grandchildren. The cause of death was not released. Juanita Abernathy was 89-years-old.

Juanita and her husband the late Rev. Abernathy were close friends with the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr and his wife Corretta Scott King. They had bonded over their activism for rights for African Americans everywhere. Ralph David Abernathy died of a heart attack in 1990. He was only 64-years-old.

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