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Ashanti Alert Act, Named After Missing Maryland Woman, Now Signed Into Law

Despite the tragic loss of Ashanti Billie, with the love and support of Meltony and Brandy Billie (her parents), along with the Hampton Roads community, the Ashanti Alert Act is now law of the land,” said Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) who sponsored the bill. “In this new year, it is my hope that this important law enforcement tool can help save countless lives.”

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The Ashanti Alert Act is a system that can be activated when endangered adults go missing.

Because Ashanti Billie went missing in 2017 at the age of 19, she was too old for the Amber Alert and too young for the Silver Alert. There was no system in place to alert Americans of her disappearance. Unfortunately, Billie was found dead in North Carolina two weeks after being reported missing. That changed today when Trump signed the Ashanti Alert Act into law.

Despite the tragic loss of Ashanti Billie, with the love and support of Meltony and Brandy Billie (her parents), along with the Hampton Roads community, the Ashanti Alert Act is now law of the land,” said Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) who sponsored the bill. “In this new year, it is my hope that this important law enforcement tool can help save countless lives.”

The President And Congressional Leaders Meet Again, Police Investigate Double Homicide In Clinton

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Police investigate double homicide in Clinton…

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The President and Congressional leaders meet again…

The White House has once again invited top Senate and House lawmakers to discuss ending the partial government shutdown. Today makes week two.

Late yesterday, the House voted on two Democratically sponsored bills to fund 6 agencies until September. The bill however do not include the $5 billion dollars that the Presidents wants for a border wall.

Police investigate double homicide in Clinton…

Prince George’s County Police are investigating a possible double homicide. The first victim was reportedly found last night inside of his red jaguar in the 59-hundred block of Surratts Village Drive. he was rushed to Medstar Southern Maryland where he later died.

A short time after that, another man walked into the same hospital with a gunshot wound. He too later died. No other details about the victims or the shooting have been revealed. The search for their killer continues.

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Smart Money Moves While Waiting For Federal Government Shutdown To End

What do you do financially when there’s “more month than money?” Tarra Jackson aka Madam Money shares some survival tips on making it through challenging financial times.

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Washington, D.C. (January 3, 2019) – How do you survive when the check is not in the mail and when there is “more month than money?” As the partial federal government shutdown enters nearly two weeks, many are feeling the financial pinch. We have some tips to get you over the hump whether you’re waiting for the government shutdown to end or you want to make better “money moves” for the New Year.

 

Tarra Jackson aka Madam Money – Personal Finance Expert and Author of the best selling book “Financial Fornication”  shares her tips on surviving a government shutdown financially.  

 

About Tarra Jackson: Tarra Jackson, aka Madam Money, is the author of best-selling book, “Financial Fornication.” She is a popular Personal Finance Expert, TV & Radio Personality, Financial Contributor, and Animated Speaker. Tarra has an extensive professional background and experience in the financial services industry ranging from Bank Officer to Vice President of Lending of several financial institutions across the country, as well as the Executive Vice President and Interim President & CEO at a credit union in Atlanta, GA. www.madammoney.com

Jackson says it’s all about having a better relationship with your money.  “People have to stop committing “Financial Fornication.”  That’s the title of her best selling book.

Jackson is also the founder of the (hashtag) #WomensWealth movement, where she provides online classes and hosts the B.O.S.S. (Business Owner Success Strategies) Brunch Tour across the United States.

Tarra inspires her audience to have more pleasurable and enjoyable relationships with their finances.

Charges Dropped Against Reuben Foster, Suspect Sought In Killing of Houston Girl And Donations Offered, A New Day In Congress

Reuben Foster charges dropped
Police sketch accused killer of Houston girl
Democrats take control of House

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No charges for Reuben Foster

The domestic battery charge against Reuben Foster, linebacker for Washington’s professional football team, is being dropped. Florida’s State Attorney’s Office in Florida dropping the charge stemming from an alleged incident between Foster and his ex-girlfriend on November 24th. Foster was a member of the San Francisco 49ers at the time, but was released by the team hours after his arrest. He was claimed shortly after by the Skins, which received heavy criticism for the move. The attorney for Foster’s his ex-girlfriend, Elissa Ennis, called the decision to drop charges “yet another slap in the face to Miss Ennis, just like the one Mr. Foster gave her in Tampa.” Foster also faced a previous accusation of domestic violence.

Donations for family of little girl killed in Houston

Authorities in Houston, Texas say they are working on developing a sketch of the person they say shot and killed a 7-year-old African-American girl while she sat inside a car with her family. Police say Jazmine Barnes’ family was driving early Sunday morning in Houston when a white male inside a pickup truck pulled up alongside and opened fire. The girl’s sisters, who were also in the car, are providing the sketch details. Barnes’ mother, also shot, says the incident was a hate crime.  Houston Texans player DeAndre Watkins says he will donate his upcoming 29-thousand dollar NFL playoff game check to help cover funeral service costs for Jazmine Barnes.

116th Congress convenes

Today, Nancy Pelosi regained the speakers role and Democrats took control of the House of Representatives. They do so with the partial government shutdown now in its 13th day.  Democrats have a pair of votes scheduled on a package of bills that would end the shutdown, but even if approved in the House, the bills must clear the Republican controlled senate and majority leader Mitch McConnell says he will not call a vote to end the shutdown unless President Trump supports the bill. Trump already has shot down the Democratic plan because it does not contain five-billion dollars in funding for a border wall.

 

Turning those Fitness Resolutions Into Results

We all make a pledge to ourselves every year to do better. The Number 1 New Year’s Resolution focuses on our health. Whether it’s eating better, exercising more, or losing weight; more than 80% of Americans will abandon their resolution by February. Fitness experts Arminta Crosby and Ben Rice are offering up some tips to help keep you on track.

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Washington, D.C. (Tuesday, January 2, 2018) – It’s a New Year and that means many of us have probably made a few promises to ourselves to do better with our health. Whether it’s eating better, exercising more, or losing weight; those resolutions usually top our lists yearly. But how do you make such promises and keep them beyond the first week of 2019?     Our fitness experts say it’s all about setting realistic goals and even if you fall off, get right back on your routine.  Keep going until you develop a habit of being your best healthy you.

 

Arminta Crosby-Personal Trainer & Fitness Coach                Instagram @getmintfit

About:  Arminta is an IFA Certified Personal Trainer, an TFX Certified Trainer and a Group Exercise Instructor. A personal Trainer for over 10 years with clients in through out DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Utilizing a new fitness phenomena, over the past 4 years Arminta has provided Pole and Chair Dance Instruction. Driven by health and fitness not only for herself but her clients and Motivated by competition, Arminta competes on the Football field in the Lady Football League as a member of the Baltimore Charm. She is a model for AVID Photography. A fitness spokesperson making appearances and demonstrations around the country speaking on fitness training techniques including Pole and Chair Dancing. Entering Pole Competitions around the country also hones her skills, allows her to challenge her own fitness levels and grants her more techniques to share with her classes at Pretty Lady Pole Fit Studio.  @getmintfit@gmail.com

Ben Rice-Personal Trainer & Bootcamp Instructor   Instagram  @benstylesevents

About:  Ben is an AMFPT Certified Personal Trainer and CPR/AED/First AID certified with 10 years personal training, Fitness Boot Camp instructor. My ares of expertise include weight loss, toning & shaping, group training, beginners, strength, stability, plyometric, and resistance training.  My personal approach to training is addressing emotional issues behind the unhealthy lifestyle, personal barriers, balanced nutrition.  I know these issues first hand.  Once in my life,  I weighed over 285+ pounds. Thirteen years ago, I made a decision to change my life. I took the weight off with a combination of healthy diet and regular exercise. As I learned more about health and fitness, I discovered how much I enjoyed exercising. Currently I am a Police Officer in the Nation’s Capital region and Owner of RPR Fitness, a personal training and fitness boot camp company.  www.tylersbodymakeover.com

Diverse New Congress Gavels In, Ready To Confront Trump

“This House will be for the people,” Pelosi was to say in remarks after winning the gavel, according to excerpts released ahead of time, “to lower health costs and prescription drugs prices, and protect people with pre-existing conditions; to increase paychecks by rebuilding America with green and modern infrastructure — from sea to shining sea.”

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The 116th Congress gaveled into session Thursday swathed in history, returning the first woman to the House speaker’s office and ushering in a diverse class of Democratic freshmen ready to confront President Donald Trump in a new era of divided government.

The new Congress is like none other. There are more women than ever before, and a new generation of Muslims, Latinos, Native Americans and African-Americans in the House is creating what academics call a reflective democracy, more aligned with the population of the United States. The Republican side in the House is still made up mostly of white men, and in the Senate Republicans bolstered their ranks in the majority.

In a nod to the moment, Nancy Pelosi, the Democratic leader, was broadly pledging to make Congress work for all Americans — addressing kitchen table issues at a time of deep economic churn — even as her party is ready to challenge Trump with investigations and subpoena powers that threaten the White House agenda. It’s the first new Congress to convene amid a partial government shutdown, now in its 13th day over Trump’s demands for money for a wall along the U.S-Mexico border.

“This House will be for the people,” Pelosi was to say in remarks after winning the gavel, according to excerpts released ahead of time, “to lower health costs and prescription drugs prices, and protect people with pre-existing conditions; to increase paychecks by rebuilding America with green and modern infrastructure — from sea to shining sea.”

Pelosi vowed “to restore integrity to government, so that people can have confidence that government works for the public interest, not the special interests.”

The day was unfolding as one of both celebration and impatience. Newly elected lawmakers arrived, often with friends and families in tow, to take the oath of office and pose for ceremonial photos. The Democrats planned to quickly pass legislation to re-open the government, but without the funding Trump is demanding for his promised border wall.

Vice President Mike Pence swore in newly-elected senators, but Senate Republicans under Majority Leader Mitch McConnell had no plans to consider the House bills to fund the government unless Trump agrees to sign them into law. That ensures the shutdown will continue, clouding the first days of the new session.

It’s a time of stark national political division that some analysts say is on par with the Civil War era. Battle lines are drawn not just between Democrats and Republicans but within the parties themselves, splintered by their left and right flanks.

 


Pelosi defied history in returning to the speaker’s office after eight years in the minority, overcoming internal opposition from Democrats demanding a new generation of leaders. She will be the first to regain the gavel since legendary Sam Rayburn of Texas in 1955.

Putting Pelosi’s name forward for nomination, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York, the incoming Democratic caucus chair, recounted her previous accomplishments — passing the Affordable Care Act, helping the country out of the Great Recession — as preludes to her next ones. He called her leadership “unparalleled in modern American history.”

As speaker, she’ll face an early challenge from the party’s robust wing of liberal newcomers, including 29-year-old New Yorker Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who has risen to such prominence she is already known around the Capitol — and on her prolific social media accounts — by the nickname “AOC.” She said she’d cast a no vote on a new package of rules to govern the House.

Ocasio-Cortez and other liberals oppose the pay-as-you-go budget provisions in the rules package that would allow restrictive objections to any legislation that would add to federal deficits. They say such restraints would hamstring Democratic efforts to invest in health care, education and develop a Green New Deal of renewable energy infrastructure projects to fight climate change.

Republicans face their own internal battles beyond just the conservative House Freedom Caucus, but as they decide how closely to tie their political fortunes to Trump. GOP leader Kevin McCarthy’s name was put into nomination by his party’s caucus chair, Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming, the daughter of the former vice president. She said McCarthy knows “our rights come from God” and “government is not the source of our liberty.”

Many GOP senators are up for re-election in 2020 in states, including Colorado and Maine, where voters have mixed views of Trump’s performance in the White House.

Trump, whose own bid for 2020 already is underway, faces potential challenges from the ranks of Senate Democrats under Chuck Schumer. Trump had little to say early Thursday as the new Congress was convening, but he did tweet an attack on one of his likely presidential challengers, Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, mocking her claim to Native American ancestry.

The halls of the Capitol were bustling with arrivals, children in the arms of many new lawmakers. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., opened the House prayer asking at “a time fraught with tribalism at home and turbulence abroad” that lawmakers “become the architects of a kindlier nation.”

Overnight, Democratic Rep-elect Ilhan Omar of Minnesota tweeted a picture with her family at the airport. She wrote, “23 years ago, from a refugee camp in Kenya, my father and I arrived at an airport in Washington DC. Today, we return to that same airport on the eve of my swearing in as the first Somali-American in Congress.”

Can You Get Unemployment Benefits During the Shutdown?

The Office of Personnel Management has released some information on unemployment with respect to a shutdown. These information provides some frequently asked questions as to which federal employees would likely be eligible for unemployment.

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With the government shutdown rolling into its second week, understandably federal workers are looking for some financial relief. Can federal employees get unemployment benefits during the partial government shutdown? According to experts, YES if you are furloughed, but there are some important caveats.

The Office of Personnel Management has released some information on unemployment with respect to a shutdown. These information, compiled by Ian Smith, provides some frequently asked questions as to which federal employees would likely be eligible for unemployment.

Learn more here.

 

Aaliyah’s Mom Is NOT Here For ‘Surviving R. Kelly’ Docuseries

“Shame on all those involved in this project who thought it kosher to drag Aaliyah’s name into a situation that has nothing to do with her today. Once again this will not be tolerated.”

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Aaliyah’s mother Diane Haughton, center right, holds hands with Aaliyah’s brother Rashad, center left, as they leave the Frank E. Campbell Funeral Chapel on their way to the singer’s funeral at the St. Ignatius Loyola Church in New York Friday, Aug. 31, 2001. Aaliyah’s boyfriend Damon Dash follows her mother and brother at center. (AP Photo/Stephen Chernin)

 

Diane Haughton, mother of the late singer Aaliyah, is refuting statements made by former R. Kelly backup singer Jovante Cunningham in the Surviving R. Kelly docuseries.

Cunningham claims that she saw R. Kelly and Aaliyah having sex on a tour bus. She said that because the space on a tour bus is limited there is little opportunity for privacy, leading her to witness their alleged sexual contact.

“So it just so happened we were all laying in our bunks and the curtains are open, everybody’s communicating, laughing…When the [room] door flew open on the bus. Robert was having sex with Aaliyah,” she said in the documentary.

The late singer’s mom released a statement that read:

The woman and so-called back up singer in the forthcoming Surviving… documentary that describes seeing, meeting or ever breathing the same air as my daughter, Aaliyah, is lying and a liar. My husband and I were always on tour with her and at interviews and every place she went throughout her entire career. Whoever this woman is, I have never seen her before anywhere on planet earth, until now.

These lies and fabrications cannot be tolerated and allowed to be spewed from the forked tongues of saboteurs of Aaliyah’s legacy.

Shame on all those involved in this project who thought it kosher to drag Aaliyah’s name into a situation that has nothing to do with her today. Once again this will not be tolerated.”

Surviving R. Kelly airs on Lifetime at 9 p.m. ET from Thursday, Jan. 3 through Saturday, Jan. 5.

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What To Watch For As The New Congress Begins

Instantly, the new Congress will make history for seating a record number of women and becoming the most racially and ethnically diverse. Republicans will take more seats in the Senate, while Democrats will grab control of the House.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — They’ve got the keys to the offices, new paint inside, and parties to attend. But on Thursday, the work begins when 535 members of the new 116th Congress solemnly swear to govern the divided nation.

Instantly, the new Congress will make history for seating a record number of women and becoming the most racially and ethnically diverse. Republicans will take more seats in the Senate, while Democrats will grab control of the House. Immediately, they’ll all be faced with resolving a standoff over money and immigration that shut much of the government and vexed their predecessors.

What to watch as the sun rises on an era of divided government under President Donald Trump:

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HOW CAN I WATCH?

C-SPAN and various broadcast networks are expected to stream or televise the events. Both the House and Senate convene at noon EST.

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THE ORDER OF THINGS

There will be prayers and pledges of allegiance.

In the 435-member House, a roll call will begin on the election of speaker. Rep. Nancy Pelosi is poised to reprise her role in that post, second in line to the presidency. Once the vote is over, Republican Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy is expected to speak, followed by an address by Pelosi.

The longest-serving member of the House and its dean, 24-term Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, will swear in Pelosi. The California Democrat then is expected administer the oath to House members and delegates at the same time.

In the Senate, Vice President Mike Pence will preside over the oath-taking of the 34 members who stood for election on Nov. 6. Republicans gained two seats in that chamber.

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THE OATH

Lawmakers will take this oath: “I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God.”

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NANCY PELOSI

She is, some say, feared. And Pelosi is still giving nothing for the U.S. border wall Trump is demanding in exchange for re-opening the government.

Pelosi, 78, seems to have sewn up her return as House speaker, but her comeback depended on her promise to limit her tenure to a maximum of four years. Doing so quelled a rebellion by a stubborn faction of Democrats demanding a new generation of leaders.

She prevailed, wielding skills she will need to manage the roughly 235 Democrats, among the 435 representatives, who will comprise the House majority in the new Congress.

Her ascension sets up a clash with Trump.

But where Trump has Twitter and status among his base as a Washington outsider, Pelosi has a network of allies inside and outside Congress — not to mention three decades in the House.

She’s been speaker before, the only woman to hold the post, from 2007 into January 2011.

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WHAT’S DIFFERENT?

Rep.-elect Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., will take the oath on a Quran, and not just anyone’s. She’ll use a 1734 English translation that belonged to Thomas Jefferson.

Tlaib and Rep.-elect Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., are the first two Muslim women to serve in Congress. And they’re just a few of the signs of change that spring from the Nov. 6 elections. For the first time, two Native American women are headed to the House. Massachusetts and Connecticut will also send black women to Congress as firsts for their states, while Arizona and Tennessee are getting their first female senators.

In all, 127 women — 106 Democrats 21 Republicans — will serve in the 116th Congress, holding nearly 24 percent of all seats, according to the Center for Women and Politics at Rutgers University. In the Senate, 25 women will serve, with 17 of them Democrats and eight Republicans.

The number of House seats held by Republican women will decline by 10, from 23 to 13.

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CAN’T THE NEW CONGRESS REOPEN THE GOVERNMENT?

Not without Trump’s agreement, and he isn’t budging. He wants billions of dollars for a U.S. border wall. Democrats are refusing. Pelosi said outside the White House that there would be rapid passage Thursday of legislation to re-open the government — without funds for the border wall. But the White House has rejected that package, and it’s going nowhere in the Senate.

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MORE SIGNS OF CHANGE

On Wednesday, there were clues to the massive changeover. Outgoing House Speaker Paul Ryan’s name disappeared from the doorway over the speaker’s suite of offices. Pelosi and her staff were seen inside, where boxes lined some of the hallways — but her name had not replaced Ryan’s because the election isn’t until Thursday.

Elsewhere, a Maryland state flag, but no nameplate, stood outside Steny Hoyer’s new digs on the ground floor of the Capitol; he’ll be House majority leader. A rack of creme-colored tablecloths stood off to the side in Statuary Hall, testament to the tea and dinners being held for incoming lawmakers this week.

New members tweeted photos and huddled in their freshly painted offices. But there still were signs of settling in.

Rep. Katie Hill, D-Calif., reported that she’d found an apartment — “but my mattress was delivered to my home in California.”

She said she’s staying in a hotel.

 

Prince Goerge’s County Schools Threatened, Marine Killed At Capitol Hill Barracks Identified, Credits For Metro Delays

Online school threats in Prince George’s County
Marine shot and killed at DC barracks
Credits for Metro riders

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Suspect identified in school threats case

Authorities say they now know who made New year’s day threats against three Prince George’s County schools.  The threats were made online against William Wirt Middle School, and Bladensburg and Parkdale High Schools. Police have not publicly identified the accused and have not determined if it will press charges. Security was increased for the three schools today.

Marine death at Capital Hill barracks

Police have released the name of the U.S. Marine who was shot and killed New Year’s morning at the Marine Barracks on Capitol Hill.
Authorities say 20-year-old Riley Kuznia was on duty at the barracks when he was accidentally shot after another Marine’s gun discharged. Police say their investigation is continuing.

Metro delay credits

Metro customers who are delayed 10 minutes or more during rush hour will receive a credit toward future Metro rides. That begins today until June 30th and that’s a change from the previous 15 minute mark.  To get the credit riders must be registered SmarTrip card users.  Metrorail riders will get an automatic credit, while Metrobus customers have to submit an online form to receive their credit.

 

Toni Braxton Calls Off Wedding To Birdman?

While either party has confirmed the split, Braxton deleted all social media posts with the exception of a single post that reads:
“Starting a new chapter isn’t always an easy choice…but ALWAYS choose to be chosen. Cheers to a new year!”

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With the New Year comes a lot of change and it appears Grammy Award-winning artist Toni Braxton changed her mind about exchanging vows with rapper Birdman.

While either party has confirmed the split, Braxton deleted all social media posts with the exception of a single post that reads:

“Starting a new chapter isn’t always an easy choice…but ALWAYS choose to be chosen. Cheers to a new year!”

 

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Starting a new chapter isn’t always an easy choice… but ALWAYS choose to be chosen. Cheers to a new year 🥂

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Birdman also posted a cryptic story in his Instagram stories that simply said, “It’s over…”

It appears the two are no longer following each another on their social media pages as well.

Toni Braxton appeared on The Wendy Williams Show last year and explained the two had challenges solidifying an actual wedding date due to conflicts in their schedules.

In an interview with Ebony magazine, the “Breathe Again” singer said the couple plan to marry before the end of 2018.

This is pure speculation and these “hints” could mean the complete opposite and maybe the two did, in fact, get married. But our gut says, it ain’t happening. We’ll keep you posted on what we find out.

We wish Toni and Birdman the absolute best.

 

‘Mean’ Gene Okerlund, Wrestling Announcer, Dead At 76

“Mean” Gene Okerlund, a longtime fixture in the world of professional wrestling, has died at the age of 76, WWE announced Wednesday.

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“Mean” Gene Okerlund, a longtime fixture in the world of professional wrestling, has died at the age of 76, WWE announced Wednesday.

“WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer Gene Okerlund, the most recognizable interviewer in sports-entertainment history, has passed away,” the former WWF said in a statement.

Born in 1942, Okerlund gained prominence in the 1980s as a ring-side announcer, interviewer and color commentator. He was inducted in the WWF Hall of Fame by Hulk Hogan in 2006.

“Mean Gene I love you my brother,” Hogan reacted on Twitter early Wednesday.

Forest Whitaker And Wife Of 20+ Years Split

Forest Whitaker and wife Keisha Nash Whitaker have called it quits after 22 years of marriage. The actor filed for divorce Thursday and cited irreconcilable differences. He also requested the court to terminate spousal support.

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Forest Whitaker and wife Keisha Nash Whitaker have called it quits after 22 years of marriage. The actor filed for divorce Thursday and cited irreconcilable differences. He also requested the court to terminate spousal support.

The couple have three adult children together so child support is not up for debate. Both sides want to work out a formal property settlement agreement that will satisfy them. The Whitakers have a number of properties to divide.

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Lawmakers Meet At The White House To Discuss Border Security,Marine Shot In The Head Called An Accident

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Lawmakers meet at the White House to discuss border security…

All eyes will be on the White House this afternoon. The President has invited top lawmakers from both parties for a border security briefing.

The meeting is taking place as the partial government shutdown enters day 12. President Trump reportedly still wants his $5 billion dollars for a border wall and Democrats remain firm that they are not willing to give him that much tax payer money.

Marine shot in the head called an accident…

Officials say the Marine found yesterday at the Marine Barracks in Southeast, DC was an accident. Later today the person’s name is expected to be released to the public.

What we do know it that it apparently happened during a shift change around 5:00 a.m. Tuesday. The Marine was shot in the head and transported to a hospital where he later died. United States Marine Corps say the investigation into the shooting is still on going.

Emails threats place 3 schools on heightened alert…

Police in Prince George’s County are taking email threats made against three public schools seriously, even though they do not believe the threats are credible.

Today there will be an increased security presence at William Wirt Middle School and Parkdale and Bladensburgh High Schools. They were all named in threats emailed to people. Police are following up on some leads. Classes will be held as normal today.

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It’s Official: Letitia James Makes History As New York’s 1st Black Attorney General

James drew applause at her inauguration ceremony when she said she’ll work in a legal system where even the most powerful in the country cannot use a loophole to evade justice. She also said she would protect abortion rights and LGBTQ rights and pursue criminal justice reform.

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Letitia James has been sworn in as New York’s attorney general, becoming the first black woman to hold statewide office.

The 60-year-old Democrat took the oath of office in Albany just before midnight on Monday. James’ inauguration ceremony on Ellis Island took place Tuesday.

James drew applause at her inauguration ceremony when she said she’ll work in a legal system where even the most powerful in the country cannot use a loophole to evade justice. She also said she would protect abortion rights and LGBTQ rights and pursue criminal justice reform.

James also becomes the state’s first black attorney general and is the first woman elected to the position.

Her predecessor, 74-year-old Barbara Underwood, was appointed in May when Eric Schneiderman resigned amid allegations he physically abused women.

Underwood did not seek election and is returning to her former position as the state’s solicitor general.

James, a longtime New York City politician, says she’ll host a series of informal meet and greets across state. She defeated Republican lawyer Keith Wofford in November.

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National Zoo And Smithsonian Museums Closed For Now

The partial government shutdown has now made its way to the National Zoo and the Smithsonian museums. Tourist sites will be closed until sufficient funding can been secured. See here to find out what’s closed, partially closed and open.

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The partial government shutdown has now made its way to the National Zoo and the Smithsonian museums. Tourist sites will be closed until sufficient funding can been secured.

NBC4 posted what’s open or partially open:

National Parks

The National Park Service says that some parks are open to visitors, but access could change without notice. Websites will not be updated. Many services, including restrooms and visitors centers, may be closed. Educational programs will be canceled.

Park roads, lookouts, trails and open-air memorials will mostly remain accessible to the public, according to Department of Interior guidelines.

Because of an agreement with a third-party concessioner, several restrooms on the National Mall will be open. According to an NPS spokesperson, you can find open restrooms near the following areas:

  • Lincoln Memorial (south side)
  • Thomas Jefferson Memorial
  • Tidal Basin between the Martin Luther King, Jr. and Franklin Delano Roosevelt memorials, Washington Monument grounds (at 15th Street, between Madison Drive and Jefferson Drive)
  • West Potomac Park (between Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial and Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial)
  • The World War II Memorial

Food kiosk and concessions operated by Guest Services, Inc., will stay open, except at the Ellipse Visitor Pavilion and the retail operation located in the basement of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial.

Eastern National will continue to operate bookstores at the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Washington Monument Lodge and the Old Stone House in Georgetown.

Mayor Muriel Bowser arranged for D.C. sanitation crews to pick up trash from bins on the Mall.

Some areas of Rock Creek Park will remain accessible, the park posted on Facebook.

National Gallery of Art

The museum may close Jan. 3 if a budget deal isn’t passed in time.

Local Governments

Local government services in Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland won’t be affected by the shutdown.

Metro

Metro and bus routes continue to run despite the funding lapse.

Library of Congress

The library remains open.

The Kennedy Center

All performances will go on as scheduled, and you can shop in the gift shop during certain hours. The building’s public hours will be curtailed.

Ford’s Theatre Performances

Performances of “A Christmas Carol” went on as planned but have now wrapped up with the end of the holiday season. The Aftermath Exhibits in the Center for Education and Leadership are open for daytime visits. The historic site, which includes the theater, museum and Petersen House, are closed to visitors.

East Potomac and Langston golf courses

The Langston and East Potomac golf facilities are open. 

Glen Echo Park

Despite being owned by the National Park Service, Glen Echo Park will remain open during the shutdown because of its new agreement with Montgomery County, the park said on its website. 

Marinas on National Park Land

All marinas on National Park land in the D.C. metro area will remain open, including Belle Haven, James Creek, Columbia Island, Washington Sailing Marina and Fort Washington Marina.

Here is a list of what’s closed:

Smithsonian Museums and the National Zoo

The Smithsonian museums were open through Jan. 1 but are now closed until funding is appropriated. That includes the American History Museum, the Renwick Gallery, the Air and Space Museum and the Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia.

Although the National Zoo is now closed, staff charged with taking care of animals will report to work, the Smithsonian said.

The final day for the National Zoo’s holiday display, ZooLights, was Jan. 1.

National Archives

All facilities are closed, meaning you can’t go see the country’s founding documents. The Federal Records Center and Federal Register remain open.

Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial

Arlington House was already closed through fall 2019 for a multimillion dollar rehabilitation. 

Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument

The Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument is closed during the shutdown for resource protection and safety.

Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site

The Carter G. Woodson National Historic Site, which is operated by the National Park Service, is closed during the shutdown.

Clara Barton National Historic Site

The Clara Barton National Historic Site, which is operated by the National Park Service, is closed during the shutdown.

Ford’s Theatre National Historic Site

The Ford’s Theatre National Historic Site and the Petersen House are closed for resource protection and visitor safety, but the Ford’s Theatre Society will continue to offer performances in the theater as scheduled.

Fort Marcy

Open-air sites along the George Washington Memorial Parkway are accessible, according to NPS, but all other areas and facilities, including restrooms, are closed.

Fort Washington Park

Fort Washington is accessible to the public during the lapse in federal funds but there is no vehicle access and on-site facilities are closed.

Frederick Douglass National Historic Site

The Frederick Douglass National Historic Site is closed.

Great Falls Park

During the government shutdown, Great Falls Park in Virginia will remain accessible, but emergency and rescue services will be limited.

Old Post Office Tower

Open-air sites of the National Mall are accessible, but all other areas and facilities are closed. 

Hains Point Picnic Area

If you’ve made a reservation. the park says it may not be honored. There’s also no staff on site. 

Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

Areas of the park are closed due to flooding.

Rock Creek Park 

Some Rock Creek Park areas are accessible, but access may change without notice

Turkey Run Park 

Open-air sites along the George Washington Memorial Parkway are accessible, but all other areas and facilities, including restrooms, are closed.

Washington Monument

The Washington Monument is closed until spring 2019 for elevator repairs. 

White House Visitor Center

The White House Visitor Center is closed because of the government shutdown.

THE JOURNEY: “J. Weldon Norris – Voices on the Hill –A Lifetime of Music”

President Dr. Wayne Frederick hosts Dr. J. Weldon Norris, a world-class arranger, music scholar and winner of the Distinguished Alumni Award.

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On this episode of The Journey , Howard University President Dr. Wayne Frederick hosts Dr. J. Weldon Norris.  As a world-class arranger, music scholar and winner of the Distinguished Alumni Award, Dr. Norris retired as Director of University Chorale Activity after four and half decades of service.

Air Date: October 11, 2015

 

Area Children Will Have A Memorable Christmas, Thanks To YOU!

In addition to over 1,000 toys being donated, we also received bikes, games, PS4 Playstation, skateboards, dolls, video games, gift cards, cash, clothing, shoes, educational resources, and sporting gear.

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‘Tis the season of giving and the DMV definitely did that! Whenever we made the call, you showed up and showed out and for that, WE THANK YOU! Despite the cold rain, our WHUR listeners came out Annual Children’s Toy Drive in a big way Saturday to make sure hundreds of youth in the DMV will have a joyous Christmas.

Michel Wright broadcasted live from The Shops At Iverson. Taylor Thomas os WHUR’s News Team stopped by as well. We want to give a special thank you to The Hamiltones who took the time out of their busy schedule to spread some holidays by stopping by, singing, and making a special donation of their very own.

We would also like to say thank you to the Bill Lawrence Salon, Top Flight Corvette Club, Unity Thunder and our wonderful WHUR listeners. We could not have done this without you.

In addition to over 1,000 toys being donated, we also received bikes, games, PS4 Playstation, skateboards, dolls, video games, gift cards, cash, clothing, shoes, educational resources, and sporting gear.

All the items collected will go to the following organizations:

SE Tennis and Learning Center
Howard University Hospital WIC Program
Garfield Elementary School in SE
YMCA of Metropolitan Washington
Shepherd’s Cove Shelter in Prince George’s County

WHUR will host a party Monday at Howard University Hospital to give away some of the toys and another party Thursday at the SE Tennis and Learning Center.

Once again, THANK YOU so much for your generosity this holiday season. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

 

 

THE JOURNEY: “HUSA Leadership – Working for Now and Later”

Dr. Wayne Frederick chats with the President of HUSA Amos Jackson III and the Vice President Mara Peoples.

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For nearly 6 decades the Howard University Student Association (HUSA) has been the voice of all students.  At the helm for the 2018-2019 school year are two seniors who consider themselves “servant leaders.”  On this episode of “The Journey,” Dr. Wayne Frederick chats with the President of HUSA Amos Jackson III and the Vice President Mara Peoples.

Air Date: September 23, 2018

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What Are You Telling Your Children About the ‘Magic’ of Santa Claus?

How do you explain Santa Claus to your children? When do you tell them?

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Who hasn’t heard the age-old story of jolly ole St. Nick in The Night Before Christmas?  The story of Santa Claus has delighted generations during this holiday season.  But what you are telling your children about the “magic’ of Santa Claus? How and when do you tell them?

Dr. Jeff Mensize, Doctor Child Psychology

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THE JOURNEY: “HELPS – A Program that Helps”

President Wayne Frederick talks to 3 graduate students about their experiences as part of the first cohort in the School of Education.

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The acronym stands for “Higher Education Leadership and Policy Studies” — a ground-breaking Ph.D program at Howard University.  This new program prepares scholars for leadership at Minority-Serving Institutions.  On this episode of “The Journey,” President Wayne Frederick talks to 3 graduate students about their experiences as part of the first cohort in the School of Education.

Air Date: September 2, 2018

 

Snoop Dogg Gets Star On Hollywood Walk of Fame

“I’m so enormously proud of all you’ve achieved professionally, man.” Quincy Jones went on to say, “You are not just an artist or an entertainer- you are a visionary, and you deserve this star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, and every other recognition that comes your way.”

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As previously reported by WHUR, Snoop Dogg received his star on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood. The star was just recently revealed in an induction ceremony on Monday.

E.M. Stuart came up with the idea for the The Walk of Fame in 1953 “to maintain the glory of a community whose name means glamour and excitement in the four corners of the world.” The now historical landmark honors the likes of David Bowie, Whoopi Goldberg, Billie Holiday and more.

Dr. Dre stood at the podium and talked about their relationship.

“Snoop, I’m honored to be a part of your legacy. I love you man congratulations!,” Dr. Dre said.

Grammy award-winning producer, Quincy Jones, also took the podium to congratulate Snoop Dogg.

“I’m so enormously proud of all you’ve achieved professionally, man.” Jones went on to say, “You are not just an artist or an entertainer- you are a visionary, and you deserve this star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, and every other recognition that comes your way.”

After thanking his friends and family Snoop Dogg then thanked himself. Snoop Dogg said,

I want to thank me for believing in me, I want to thank me for doing all this hard work, I want to thank me for having no days off, I want to thank me for never quitting, I want to thank me for always being a giver and trying to give more than I receive.”

The 16 time Grammy award winner is well deserving of his star. Congratulations Uncle Snoop!

THE JOURNEY: “Nick Cannon – An Education for Life”

President Wayne Frederick talks with multi-talented actor, writer, producer, business executive Nick Cannon

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On this episode of The Journey, President Wayne Frederick talks with multi-talented actor, writer, producer, business executive Nick Cannon about his life, career and aspirations.  They talk about what it means to answer a call to serve, to realize a dream and to give voice to others in the process.

Air Date: August 28, 2016

 

Gospel Spirit W/ Jacquie Gales Webb

Jacquie Gales Webb hosts the #1 and longest running inspirational show on DC radio, started by the legendary Patrick Ellis.

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DMV Gospel radio legend Winston Chaney helps you start your Sunday with the best classic inspirational hits.

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Michelle Obama’s ‘Becoming’ Book Tour Kicked Off In Chicago; Oprah Moderated Conversation

“Becoming” describes Obama’s upbringing on Chicago’s South Side and her transition to college at Princeton University. As she does in her book, she recounted Tuesday being raised in a family that struggled economically — but with parents who encouraged her to be successful.

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CHICAGO (AP) — Michelle Obama began her 12-stop book tour Tuesday by sitting with Oprah Winfrey before an audience at the home arena of the Chicago Bulls, speaking on everything from piano lessons and washing socks to crying on a plane the day her family moved out of the White House and President Donald Trump moved in.

The crowd of 14,000 roared as the former first lady stepped onto a stage at the sold-out United Center event, which felt part talk show, part political rally and part rock concert, complete with $35 Michele Obama T-shirts emblazoned with her face and the title of her just-released memoir, “Becoming.” Family pictures of Barack Obama and their children flashed on a screen over her shoulder as she spoke.

During the more than 90-minute conversation under Bulls’ NBA championship banners in Obama’s home city, she never directly criticized Trump. Crying on the plane leaving Washington on Inauguration Day 2017, she explained, had nothing to do with Trump.

“When I got on the plane, I sobbed for 30 minutes,” she said. “I think it was just the release of eight years trying to do everything perfectly.”

Obama turned to her husband, who had just become a former president. “I said to Barack, ’That was so hard, what we just did. That was so hard.” She said she didn’t mention that episode in her book.

She didn’t criticize Trump directly at the event despite direct criticism of him in her book.

She writes in “Becoming” that Trump’s “loud and reckless innuendos” about her husband’s birth certificate stirred people up and put “my family’s safety at risk.” And for this,” she adds, “I’d never forgive him.”

Trump responded last week, saying Michelle Obama “got paid a lot of money” to write that book and they always expect a little controversy.” The current president said that he’d never forgive his predecessor for making the country “very unsafe.”

When Winfrey, who selected “Becoming” for her influential book club , introduced Obama she referred to the divisive political climate, also without directly naming Trump.

“So many people are feeling uneasy… afraid of the impending darkness,” Winfrey told the audience. “But you all being here tonight is a testament to the light.”

“Becoming” describes Obama’s upbringing on Chicago’s South Side and her transition to college at Princeton University. As she does in her book, she recounted Tuesday being raised in a family that struggled economically — but with parents who encouraged her to be successful.

When she was a child, she said her dad would complain to her mother that she wasn’t teaching her children how to wash socks, because he had had so few socks growing up that he had to wash them and dry them on a radiator himself.

“My mom said, ‘I’m not teaching them how to wash their socks. I’m going to teach them to go to college, so they can buy a washing machine,’” Obama said Tuesday.

She also talked about learning how to play the piano on a rickety one and her surprise at seeing her first piano that was in good condition.

“You mean there are perfect pianos out there?” she recalled thinking. “I didn’t even know about it.”

The memoir, officially released Tuesday, is already a best-seller. It topped Amazon.com’s best-seller list throughout the weekend.

The tour that started in Chicago moves on to Los Angles, Washington, Detroit, Paris and London, and other U.S. cities. It ends next month in New York City.

Tens of thousands of people purchased tickets to Obama’s United Center appearance — paying from just under $30 to hundreds or even thousands of dollars for VIP packages. No tickets are available online for some stops.

Although some fans have complained about the high cost, 10 percent of tickets costs are being donated to local charities, schools and community groups.

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AP Writer Jeff Karoub in Detroit also contributed.

Thank You DMV! #Food2Feed 2018 Was A Success!

Today is the day of our 41st annual Food2Feed Thanksgiving Drive! We are accepting food and monetary donations around the station on Georgia Ave and Bryant St until 7 p.m. Volunteers began collecting donations at 6 a.m. and regardless of the cold weather everyone is in great sprits. Last year with the help of our listeners WHUR was able to raise almost $10,000 and tons of non-perishable goods. Let’s make that happen again this year! If you can’t make it out to the station you can call the Food2Feed phone bank operator at 202-462-0285 and our SunTrust operator will take your donation.

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We would like to thank every individual or group that made a donation of any kind. With your help, we were able to raise over $30,000 in monetary donations along with a truck full of canned goods and non-perishable food items.

A very special thank you goes out to our wonderful sponsors, hardworking volunteers, on-air talent and WHUR staff members who worked tirelessly during the 13-hour radiothon. Shoutout to our awesome Howard University students who volunteered all day as part of the “bucket-brigade” collecting cash donations along Georgia Ave, NW.

This year, OVER 300 Howard University student volunteers signed up to work the food drive and radiothon!

Food2Feed has been in operation for 41 years and each year, we continue to be amazed by the great outpouring of support.

If you missed the 13-hour radiothon Tuesday, you can still make a donation online. Spread the word please. Let’s help as many people as we can! 

DONATE HERE! 

 

*Photos courtesy of Digital interns Shawna Mizelle, Somer Benton, Taylor Ardrey and Anaya Ray.

 

Florida Passes Amendment 4 Granting Voting Rights To Disenfranchised Felons

On Tuesday, Florida made a step in a new direction when constituents voted to pass Amendment 4 which will restore voting rights to anyone convicted of a felony as long as they have completed their sentence. The amendment will exclude those convicted of murder or felony sex crimes.

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Voting has always been an avenue of power. On Tuesday, Florida made a step in a new direction when constituents voted to pass Amendment 4 which will restore voting rights to anyone convicted of a felony as long as they have completed their sentence. The amendment will exclude those convicted of murder or felony sex crimes.

According to a study, Florida, ‘accounts for more than a quarter (27 percent) of the disenfranchised population nationally, and its nearly 1.5 million individuals disenfranchised post-sentence account for nearly half (48 percent) of the national total.’

Disenfranchised African Americans will benefit most from Amendment 4. A 2016 study done by The Sentencing Project shows that 21% percent of African Americans in Florida were disenfranchised.

The organization responsible for spearheading Amendment 4, Second Chances Florida, believes, “Now is the time to return the eligibility to vote to Floridians who have done their time and paid their debts.”

As previously reported by WHUR, Rihanna has been very vocal politically and she used her platform to advocate for Amendment 4. In a long caption the singer said, “And VOTE YES on Amendment 4 to restore voting rights to folks who have already paid their debt to society.”

Amendment 4 has garnered the attention of many. And while many states have reformed their felony disenfranchisement laws the policies have not made the restoration process accessible to all. Hopefully, Florida sets a precedent for the remaining states that strip felons of voting rights like Iowa, Kentucky and Virginia.

Rihanna Also Wants Trump To Stop Playing Her Music At Rallies; Sends Cease And Desist

Rihanna is the latest artist to send Trump a cease and desist order for playing her song “Don’t Stop The Music” at a rally in Chattanooga.

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Another one bites the dust! It seems President Trump can’t play any music at his rallies without ruffling feathers. Grammy Award-winning singer, Rihanna is the latest artist to send Trump a cease and desist order for playing her song “Don’t Stop The Music” at a rally in Chattanooga.

Rihanna found out her music was being played when a Washington Post reporter, Philip Rucker, tweeted about it. Rihanna responded saying, “Not for much longer… me nor my people would ever be at or around one of those tragic rallies, so thanks for the heads up philip!”

Rihanna joins a list of many other artists that have been vocal about their disdain with President Trump playing their music at rallies. WHUR previously reported on Pharell’s team sending the President a cease and desist order for playing his song ‘Happy’ at rallies. We also covered the Prince Estate demanding Purple Rain stop being played at Trump’s rallies. At this rate President Donald Trump wont have any music to play at his rallies pretty soon.

Rihanna has been very vocal politically lately. As WHUR previously reported, she turned down an offer to perform at the Superbowl Halftime show to show support and solidarity to Colin Kapernick.

Rihanna has also been using her social media to encourage others to be politically active and vote. She recently endorsed Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum in an Instagram post.

Today Rihanna shared an Instagram post that showed which states have same day voter registration and said,

It’s ELECTION DAY America!!! The most important day for the rest of your lives…all you have is right now! TODAY!! If you’re tired of complaining about the state of the country and government, get up and do something about it!!! #VOTE … simple!!! You have no excuse, and If you live in any of these states it’s not too late to register today!! C’mon man, LETS GO!!!!!”

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Election Day Freebies

Ride sharing apps, food chains and a number of retailers are offering customers discounts and freebies in honor of Election Day.

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The importance of today’s midterm elections has been emphasized heavily with celebrity endorsements and substantial media coverage. Ride sharing apps, food chains and a number of retailers are offering customers discounts and freebies in honor of Election Day.

It is however against federal law to offer freebies in exchange for voting. According to United States Code of Laws:

Whoever makes or offers to make an expenditure to any person, either to vote or withhold his vote, or to vote for or against any candidate; and Whoever solicits, accepts, or receives any such expenditure in consideration of his vote or the withholding of his vote–Shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both; and if the violation was willful, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than two years, or both.”

This felonious crime has caused many companies to change their free offers. The Field Museum in Chicago was offering free admission to those with proof of voting today, but since has changed the offer to free admission to all on today regardless of voting proof. Potbelly was offering a free cookie to customers with an “I Voted” sticker. They have since changed their offer to a free cookie with any entree today and tomorrow.

Here are some of the offers valid in the Washington D.C. area today:

Using Uber you can use the code Vote2018 to save up to $10 on your ride to your voting poll.

Using Limebike you can get a free ride to the polls with the code LIME2VOTE2018.

According to a Lyft blogpost 15 million people were hindered from voting in the 2016 election due to transportation issues.

Lyft is offering up to 50% off prices on rides to polling locations. To get your Lyft promotion code enter your zip-code here.

Capital Bikeshare is completely free today with the code “BIKETOVOTE”.

The car rental service, Zipcar, is offering $20 off of a future trip in exchange for a car rental this evening.

Get free delivery on any order placed on the Blaze pizza app.

Use “IVOTED2018” at checkout for 10% off your Baked by Melissa order.

Get free chips and queso with any California Tortilla order today when you say, “I voted.” Twin Peaks has the same offer with your voting sticker.

Corner Bakery Cafe is offering free coffee with any purchase and your voting sticker.

Krispy Kreme reward members can get two dozen donuts with an email coupon today and tomorrow.

Your first beer today is $1 at participating Miller’s Ale House locations tonight.

Show proof of your vote at the Modcloth tomorrow store and receive a Modcloth tote bag as well as a special edition pin.

Shake Shack is offering free fries with any purchase when you show your voting sticker or use the code “ivoted” when ordering on the app.

Starbucks Opens First Signing Store in US Near Gallaudet University

Today the doors opened to the first ever signing Starbucks in the United States. The location is in Washington D.C. right by the campus of Gallaudet University on 6th and H street. The store will employ 25 deaf or hard of hearing people with the requirement they are proficient in American Sign Language (ASL).

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Today the doors opened to the first ever signing Starbucks in the United States. The location is in Washington D.C. right by the campus of Gallaudet University on 6th and H street. The store will employ 25 deaf or hard of hearing people with the requirement they are proficient in American Sign Language (ASL).

Starbucks said, “The store will create a distinctive retail experience for all customers, while offering a unique store format that promotes accessibility and offers employment and career advancement opportunities for Deaf and hard of hearing people.”

Customers will be able to order by signing, writing down their order, or by using a chart.

The new Starbucks location also features artwork and a custom mug created by a deaf artist.

Inspiration for the store comes from a similar signing Starbucks in Malaysia which opened in 2016. You can see what people are tweeting about the first signing Starbucks below.

 

 

Thank you DMV! You Donated 400 Coats To Area Kids!

The donations will be distributed to the YMCA, Sisters4Sisters Inc., Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington, Shepherd’s Cove Shelter – a homeless facility in Prince George’s County for women and their children, and Bright Beginnings Inc.

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DMV, we cannot THANK YOU enough! Thanks to you, 400 new coats were collected at WHUR‘s annual coat drive. Michel Wright hosted the event inside The Shops at Iverson and the support was overwhelming. Bobby Gailes also came out in support to greet our loyal listeners.

The donations will be distributed to the YMCA, Sisters4Sisters Inc., Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington, Shepherd’s Cove Shelter – a homeless facility in Prince George’s County for women and their children, and Bright Beginnings Inc.

WHUR would like to thank our amazing listeners for always caring and sharing. WHUR has been collecting coats for area kids in need for over 15 years. And it’s because of your generosity that we’ve been able to help thousands of kids over the years. YOU guys are the real MVPs!

Additionally, a special shout out to the Fort Washington Alumnae Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and Tropical Smoothies Cafe for their generous donations!

Disney, Thank You For An EPIC Disney Cruise Vacation Experience!

I have to tell you about my spectacular journey on the Disney Cruise! There were so many highlights… but, let me try to narrow down a few…

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I have to tell you about my spectacular journey on the Disney Cruise! There were so many highlights… but, let me try to narrow down a few:

Let’s start with the food! Or maybe I should start with the service! Everyone made me feel as if I was the most important person on the ship. This was the case for the entire time I was aboard the Disney Dream. There was obviously no shortage on delicious food! From the morning breakfast buffet, to the fine dining rooms, the food was exceptional.

Now to the fun of it all. I noticed this water ride that went around the top It changed my world to take a splash down the Aqua Duck! It takes water slide to the next level..as you take a water tour around the top of the ship… Of course once was nowhere near enough! So, I went back for more.

On costume night, I channeled my inner Betty Boop, while my friend CC was the first Mrs. Incredible wearing braids. She rocked it! Speaking of dressing up, we all pulled out our best pirate gear for the Pirates of The Caribbean party that ended with fireworks! We danced the night away on the top deck!

And, were we on Broadway? It surely seemed like it. From the Golden Mickeys, to Believe, to my favorite of all time, Beauty & The Beast! Wow! Having an opportunity to go backstage, meet many of the cast members, and walk the catwalk with some of the cast members was the highlight of my entire cruise. I even wore one of the most extravagant headdresses in the show. I felt like a Show Girl! 😉

When we arrived on the island of Castaway Cay, I was captivated by the white sandy beaches! the crystal clear, aquamarine water was calling my name! Yes, I had to take a dip in the ocean…then became a beach bum… While it was fun seeing all the kids have fun on the cruise, it was nice to get away to the adults only beach on Castaway Cay.

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THE JOURNEY: “Knowing Breast Cancer – Dr. Lori Wilson”

President Wayne A. I. Frederick hosts Dr. Lori Wilson, Howard University cancer surgeon and cancer survivor.

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On this episode of The Journey, President Wayne A. I. Frederick hosts Dr. Lori Wilson, Howard University cancer surgeon and cancer survivor.  They discuss breast cancer, the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Black women and the second leading cause of death among African Americans.

Air Date: April 19, 2015

 

 

RHOA Star Eva Marcille Ties The Knot With Michael Sterling

The wedding was filmed and will be featured in the season finale of Real Housewives of Atlanta. Season 11 is set to air on November 8.

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Viewers were first introduced to Eva Marcille on America’s Next Top Model. Since then she’s graced the television screens on shows like the Young and the Restless and Real Housewives of Atlanta. During the last season of RHOA Eva was introduced to the cast and spoke of her fiance at the time, Michael Sterling, who was a mayoral candidate in Atlanta.

Over the weekend Eva and Michael made things official and tied the knot amongst family and friends. The marriage comes just five months following the arrival of their first child together!

Eva hasn’t shared any official pictures from the wedding yet. But her friends including RHOA co-stars posted on Instagram and they were dressed to the nines!

 

The wedding was filmed and will be featured in the season finale of Real Housewives of Atlanta. Season 11 is set to air on November 8, will you be tuning in?

 

Talented DC Youth Are Looking For That BIG Break To Launch Their Musical Careers

WHUR Digital Reporter Candice Adkins talks with Cardozo Middle School students Jourdan and Tarron who have been taking their talents to the streets up and down the East Coat.

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Washington, D.C. – (October 10, 2018) WHUR loves spotlighting our youth in the DMV and these two talented youngsters are definitely on the move.  13-year-old Jourdan and 14-year-old Tarron are siblings who arrived in the District of Columbia just three weeks ago in search of their dream.  The brother and sister, who go by just Jourdan and Tarron are from the Bronx, New York.  Their family packed up and left their hometown in hopes of garnering the attention of music and entertainment executives in DC.  They attend Cardozo Middle School and are hoping to attend Bannker High School next year to further their craft and their talents.

WHUR Digital Reporter Candice Adkins had a chance to talk with the youngsters who have become internet sensations from their performances on New York subway trains and on the streets of the Big Apple.

You can follow Jourdan and Tarron on all their social media platforms @jourdanandtarron and find out more information on the pair at www.jourdanandtarron.com.  Look out for these siblings on a big stage soon. 

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R. Kelly’s Ex-Wife Breaks Her Silence About Marital Domestic Violence

Andrea Kelly recently shared explicit details of the violence she went through during her marriage to R Kelly on ABC’s talk show, The View. 

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Singer and songwriter, R. Kelly, has been the center of sexual misconduct and abuse allegations since his 1994 marriage to the late Aaliyah Haughton (who was only 15 at the time of the marriage). Kelly’s marriage to Houghton was annulled in 1995 and he remarried in 1996. He then married professional dancer, Andrea Kelly. Andrea was married to R. Kelly from 1996-2009, and faced plenty allegations during this time as well. Following the divorce Andrea filed a protective custody order, but was never vocal about the reasons behind the split. Andrea Kelly recently shared explicit details of the violence she went through during her marriage to R Kelly on ABC’s talk show, The View.

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The stories she told ranged from mental abuse like degradation to physical abuse such as being hog-tied. Andrea also recalled of a time she thought she was going to die in the back of a Hummer. Andrea recalled, “I thought oh my God, I’m gonna die in the back of this Hummer and he’s going to drive off with my body in the backseat and nobody’s going to know.”

Andrea said she broke her silence because she wanted to bring validity to other women’s stories. She went on to say, “If I could come forward and say you know what it’s true because I’ve been through it… and the things that these women are saying they would not know my life if they had not been through it too.”

This wasn’t the first time Andrea has spoken about her marriage to Kelly. She also appeared on Sister Circle in June and talked about her abuse. After sharing on The View she was victim shamed and her children were bullied following her interview.

The View said they reached out to R Kelly’s management team about the domestic abuse allegations and they had no comment. R Kelly has been accused of child pornography, kidnapping, running a sex cult, domestic abuse and more by numerous victims as well as members of their family. R Kelly addressed the many allegations in a 19 minute long song awkwardly titled “I Admit“. Among other things in the song he says, “I admit I (expletive) with the ladies that’s older and younger ladies. But tell me how they call it pedophile because of that?”

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. If you are suffering from domestic violence please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or TTY 1−800−787−3224.

Amazon Increases Hourly Wage To $15/Hour Starting Next Month

“We listened to our critics, thought hard about what we wanted to do, and decided we want to lead,” said Jeff Bezos, Amazon’s founder and CEO.

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NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon, which has faced political and economic pressure to raise pay for thousands of employees, is boosting its minimum wage for all U.S. workers to $15 per hour starting next month and said it will push for an increase in the federally mandated minimum wage, which now stands at $7.25 per hour.

“We listened to our critics, thought hard about what we wanted to do, and decided we want to lead,” said Jeff Bezos, Amazon’s founder and CEO.

The wage hike will go into effect as Amazon hires more than 100,000 holiday workers to pack and ship goods in its warehouses. Employers are facing the tightest job market in nearly two decades, making it more difficult to lure workers who have a lot more choices about taking a job than just a year ago.

Amazon said Tuesday that the wage hike will benefit more than 350,000 workers, which includes full-time, part-time, temporary and seasonal positions. Employees at Whole Foods, the upscale grocery chain Amazon owns, will get the same pay hike. Amazon’s hourly operations and customer service employees, some who already make $15 per hour, will also see a wage increase, the Seattle company said.

Amazon has faced criticism from labor rights groups and others over pay and working conditions at its warehouses. One of its harshest critics is U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders. His Twitter account, which has nearly 9 million followers, frequently points out the disparity between Amazon’s median employee pay and Bezos’ vast fortune.

Sanders congratulated Bezos Tuesday for “doing exactly the right thing.”

Despite its domination, Amazon shares one potential hurdle that is growing higher for almost all employers big and small: a tightening labor market. The unemployment rate is 3.9 percent, near an 18-year low. The most recent statistics from the U.S. Labor Department showed that in August, the pace of hiring rose again and wages grew at their fastest pace in nine years.

Average hourly pay jumped 0.4 percent in August and increased 2.9 percent compared with a year earlier. That’s the fastest annual gain since the Great Recession ended. There are now more available jobs than unemployed people, the first time that has happened in the 18 years that data on open jobs has been tracked.

As competition among companies for qualified workers grows more intense, they are increasingly willing to pay more wages.

Raising starting wages isn’t just good publicity for Amazon and other major retailers. It helps them save money that would be lost as talent leaves for higher pay elsewhere.

Both Walmart and Target have said their businesses have benefited from their moves to raise wages. Walmart has seen lower turnover among its employees and has said that its higher pay helped improve customer experience in the stores. Walmart is currently the largest private employer in the nation, with a workforce topping 1.5 million employees.

Target said that it has seen a better pool of applicants after its moves to hike hourly pay.

Target’s CEO Brian Cornell recently said that the number of job applicants rose by 60 percent in the days after Target increased its minimum wage by $2 to $11 per hour last year. This past spring, it raised its starting hourly pay for its workers to $12. Target said last September that it planned to raise hourly pay to $15 by 2020. With Tuesday’s move, Amazon has done that already.

Pay for warehouse workers at Amazon can vary by location. It was offering at least $12.25 an hour in Omaha, Nebraska, $13 in Baltimore and $16.50 in New York, according to recent job postings. The median pay for an Amazon employee last year was $28,446 worldwide, according to government filings, which includes full-time, part-time and temporary workers.

In two decades the company expanded far beyond its bookseller beginnings, combining its world-spanning retail operation with less flashy but very profitable advertising and cloud computing businesses. Last month it became the second publicly traded company to be worth $1 trillion, hot on the heels of Apple.

But corporate profits in the U.S. are booming, and that wealth isn’t being spread out nearly fast enough for many. Amazon earned $2.53 billion in just the second quarter alone.

On Tuesday, fast food workers in Michigan are going to kick off a series of protests in the Midwest and elsewhere around the country in support of unions and a $15 minimum age.

Neil Saunders, managing director of GlobalData Retail, said Tuesday that while Amazon’s wage hike is a politically savvy move, it’s also a change made out of economic necessity. With a healthy U.S. economy, Americans looking for work have an increasing number of job options, so Amazon has to find ways to entice people to join its company.

Amazon is also increasing wages in some areas outside the U.S. The company announced that the minimum wage will be 10.50 pounds an hour in London and 9.50 pounds in other parts of the UK. The increases will include 17,000 Amazon employees as well as 20,000 seasonal workers.

Amazon.com shares were little changed Tuesday, but they have been among the best performers in the S&P 500 this year, with a gain of about 70 percent, compared with a gain of 9 percent for the S&P.

The company is the second-most valuable in the index after Apple Inc., and its market value briefly reached $1 trillion on Sept. 4.

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Chapman reported from Newark, New Jersey. AP Economics Reporter Chris Rugaber contributed to this story from Washington.

Child! This ‘Real Housewives Of Atlanta’ Season 11 Trailer…

The season premiere airs Nov. 4 at 8/7c on Bravo.

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The new season of The Real Housewives of Atlanta has us on the edge of our seats already and it hasn’t aired yet.

In the season 11 trailer, we learn Shamari DeVoe, wife of former New Edition member Ronnie DeVoe, has joined the cast while Kenya Moore and Sheree Whitfield did not return. Porsha Williams announces she’s expecting but her fellow cast mates are not feeling her man. Eva Marcille is having major wedding issues. Another wedding for Cynthia Bailey could be on the horizon and Nene Leakes is trying to hold it together while Gregg battles cancer. That’s a brief rundown of what we can look forward to this season.

The season premiere airs Nov. 4 at 8/7c on Bravo.

Check out the trailer below:

Networking With Top Business Leaders of Prince George’s County

The Prince George’s Chamber of Commerce is hosting it’s Excellence in Business Awards Gala.

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It’s all about saluting the best in the business.  The Prince George’s Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its business awards gala coming up this week.  My guest is David Harrington – President and CEO of for the Prince George’s Chamber of Commerce

The Prince George’s Chamber of Commerce and Kaiser Permanente present Excellence in Business Awards Gala 2018 Friday, October 5that the Gaylord Hotel.  More information at:  www.pgcoc.org

 Tune in to Taking it to the Streets, weekday mornings at 6:15, 7:08 and 8:35 on the Steve Harvey Morning Showon 96.3 WHUR.

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Providence Hospital Could Possibly Close This Year

Councilmember Kenyan McDuffiie and the staff of Providence Hospital sharing their thoughts about the possibilities of closing Providence Hospital.

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The medical facilities in the District have been facing some challenges. Recently, the announcement about the closing of Providence Hospital has many residents are concerned about another facility shutting its doors in the District. Tonight, we speak with one of the City Lawmakers and hospital employees to address this issue. Joining us tonight…

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Guest: Kenyan McDuffie-DC Councilmember in Ward 5

Guest: Dr. Frederick Gooding-Physiatrist with Providence Hospital

Guest: Vaughn Newman-Bed Surgical Technician with Providence Hospital

 

 

RHOA Star Porsha Williams Is Getting Married… And Having A Baby

McKinley proposed during a romantic evening he has secretly been planning for months. Just last week the couple announced they are expecting their first child together.

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Porsha Williams is not only preparing for motherhood, she’s now getting ready to plan her wedding. Williams and beau Dennis McKinley are engaged. McKinley proposed during a romantic evening he has secretly been planning for months. Just last week the couple announced they are expecting their first child together.

PEOPLE reports —

“Dennis rented out a venue and took Porsha via helicopter there,” her rep tells PEOPLE exclusively, adding that there were “candles and rose petals everywhere.”

The singer Lil’ Mo surprised Williams by singing her favorite song, “4 Ever.” Then, the couple threw a “prayer party” for their baby on the way.

“After they were officially engaged, they threw a Prayer party for Baby McKinley. She doesn’t want any focus on the ring etc. but it’s huge and gorgeous! Dennis had videographer & photographer and has been working on the proposal for two months….had candles etc and rose petals everywhere.

Congratulations Porsha and Dennis! We are so happy her king found her.

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Police Search For Hit And Run Driver In Oxon Hill, FBI Agents Interview Second Kavanaugh Accuser

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Police search for hit and run driver in Oxon Hill…
FBI agents interview second Kavanaugh accuser…

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Police search for hit and run driver in Oxon Hill…

The search for the driver involved in a bad hit and run in Oxon Hill this morning continues. The victim, 53 year old Jonathan Wright a construction worker remains in critical condition.

Police say Wright had just stepped out of his work vehicle on the exit 1B ramp in Oxon Hill when he was struck. The only description released to the public by police is that the vehicle was black. Anyone who may have seen the accident is urged to contact police.

FBI agents interview second Kavanaugh accuser…

The FBI has interviewed the second woman who has accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct. Deborah Ramirez says that in college at a party at Yale that Kavanaugh exposed himself to her.

Ramirez has provided a list of names to agents that can back up her story. On Friday, in a surprise move President Trump ordered an one week long FBI probe into the claims agaisnt his nominee. As of this morning Dr. Christine Blasey Ford said she had not been contacted by agents. Sources are also stating that there are no plans to interview a third accuser who claims Kavanaugh was present at a high school party were she was gang raped.

This morning WHUR has learned that Chad Ludington, a former college roommate of Kavanaugh has contacted officials and wants to speak to them about him. Ludington says that Kavanaugh was not honest in his testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee about his drinking and behavior in college. The FBI probe into Kavanaugh is to be no more than a week long. Some say the FBI is being told they have a limited scope that they are able to look into. The White House denies that claim.

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Tupac’s Estate Regains Ownership Of Unreleased Music

A court ruled Entertainment One must pay over six figures for royalties from the rapper’s posthumous releases and all the unreleased recordings will go back to the estate. Death Row Records initially owned the rights to Tupac’s music, then sold them to Entertainment One in 2006.

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The estate of Tupac Shakur had a major victory last week, winning a six-figure settlement over unpaid royalties.

Back in 2013, Tupac’s late mother Afeni Shakur sued Entertainment One claiming they failed to pay Tupac’s estate royalties worth seven figures for 2007’s Beginnings: The Lost Tapes. The estate also sued for the ownership of the master recordings for all of Tupac’s unreleased music.

FILE – In this June 16, 2011 file photo, Afeni Shakur appears on the red carpet at the Tupac Shakur 40th Birthday Concert Celebration in Atlanta, Ga. Shakur, the former Black Panther who inspired the work of her son, rap icon Tupac Shakur, and fostered his legacy for decades after he was slain, died Monday, May 2, 2016, of an apparent heart attack, authorities said Tuesday. She was 69. (AP Photo/Ron Harris, File)

A court ruled Entertainment One must pay over six figures for royalties from the rapper’s posthumous releases and all the unreleased recordings will go back to the estate. Death Row Records initially owned the rights to Tupac’s music, then sold them to Entertainment One in 2006.

Afeni Shakur, who died in 2016, presided over her late son’s estate, but the case continued under the other estate trustees.

 

Celebrities Who Beat Cancer’s A**

Everyone has a personal connection to this dreadful disease – either we’ve battled it personally or we know someone who has. According to cancer.org, more than 3.5 million US women with a history of breast cancer were alive on January 1, 2016. Here is a list of black celebrities that have battled and beat breast cancer.

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Everyone has a personal connection to this dreadful disease – either we’ve battled it personally or we know someone who has. According to cancer.org, more than 3.5 million US women with a history of breast cancer were alive on January 1, 2016. Here is a list of black celebrities that have battled and beat breast cancer.

1. Hoda Kotb

2. Wanda Sykes

3. Robin Roberts

 

4. Vanessa Bell Calloway

 

5. Zoleka Mandela

6. Diahann Carroll

7. Patti LaBelle

Free Help For Homeowners

Home-Free USA is hosting their ‘Mortgage Options for Homeowners” this Thursday

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The struggle is real.  That’s the candid story for many homeowners as they try to stay in their homes.  This morning I have details on an upcoming event designed to provide some relief.  HomeFree USA is hosting a free seminar October 4thentitled “Mortgage Options for Homeowners.”  My guest is Freda Williams –  HomeFree USA

 HomeFree USA is hosting Mortgage Options for Homeowners Thursday, October 4that 6200 Baltimore Avenue in Riverdale, Maryland. Schedule your free no-obligation mortgage consultation.  www.homefreeusa.org

 Tune in to Taking it to the Streets, weekday mornings at 6:15, 7:08 and 8:35 on the Steve Harvey Morning Showon 96.3 WHUR.

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THE JOURNEY: “Jim Watkins – General Manager, WHUR, 96.3”

Jim Watkins, General Manager of WHUR and the Howard University Radio Network.

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On this episode of The Journey, President Wayne A. I. Frederick hosts Jim Watkins, General Manager of WHUR and the Howard University Radio Network.  They talk about Watkins’ extraordinary experiences in building a network from scratch and setting the pace for a broadcast revolution.

Air Date: January 4, 2015

THE JOURNEY: “Dr. Nikki Taylor – Where There’s A Woman”

Dr. Frederick talks with meticulous researcher and passionate scholar, Dr. Nikki Taylor – Howard University Professor and Chair of the Department of History.

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On this episode of “The Journey,” Dr. Frederick talks with meticulous researcher and passionate scholar, Dr. Nikki Taylor – Howard University Professor and Chair of the Department of History.  They explore the fascinating stories of Black women in the 19th century and the connection to the stories of people living in the shadows of today.

Air Date: October 1, 2017

 

THE JOURNEY : “Dean Dawn Williams – A School of Education for The Times”

President Wayne Frederick talks with Dr. Dawn Williams, Dean of the Howard University School of Education.

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On this episode of “The Journey,” President Wayne Frederick talks with Dr. Dawn Williams, Dean of the Howard University School of Education, about urban education as well as collaborations and partnerships with organizations and school systems. They explore the challenges and opportunities facing those who are preparing students to take the lead across the nation in teaching, administration and policy.

Air Date: April 8, 2018

 

THE JOURNEY: “Dr. Jules Harrell – Teacher’s Teacher, Mentor’s Mentor”

President Frederick talks with veteran psychology professor Dr. Camara Jules Harrell about his motivations and research and his more than three decades of experiences with students.

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On this episode of “The Journey,” President Frederick talks with veteran psychology professor Dr. Camara Jules Harrell about his motivations and research and his more than three decades of experiences with students.  Recognized by those he has taught as a passionate and dedicated mentor and teacher, Dr. Harrell is recipient of a 2017 Howard University Presidential Citation.

Air Date: November 26, 2017