There have only been two black women, U.S. Senators. The first, Carol Moseley Braun from Illinois and Kamala Harris from California. Angela Alsobrooks wants to be the third. The Prince George’s County Executive is mounting a spirited campaign to claim the seat in 2024. She joins us in the Candidate’s Corner to talk about her candidacy.
(Germantown, MD) — Montgomery County police are searching for the gunman who shot two employees early this morning at Topgolf in Germantown. It happened as workers were closing the entertainment venue at about midnight. Police say a man opened fire, injuring an 18-year-old man and a 23-year-old man. The pair suffered serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect drove away, but police have yet to release a description.
Prince George’s County firefighters are facing a staffing shortage and are calling on county leaders to do something about it.
According to DC News Now, The long shifts are taking a toll on their mental health and social lives, and they are also being required to work big events at the National Harbor and FedEx Field, leaving them with fewer firefighters to respond to other emergencies.
Grant Walker, Vice President of the Prince George’s County Professional Firefighters and Paramedics Association says, “When Prince George’s County is running more calls than ever before in its history, and we have less firefighters to run those calls. It becomes very difficult for our firefighters.”
The union is asking county leaders to expedite the hiring process so they can get more firefighters, as they need nearly 250 to be in a comfortable position.
“While Prince George’s County has taken a number of steps to improve their hiring process, we’re still based in a very governmental system that moves in a very stepwise motion, instead of condensing our hiring process into a shorter timeframe so that they get the most qualified candidates as soon as possible into our ranks,” Walker mentions.
County leaders have not yet responded to the request.
It’s not the easiest or most comfortable subject to talk about. But if you are a parent who is not in a relationship with the other parent, you need to understand how child support works. August is Child Support Awareness Month. There’s a lot you need to know.
Resources:
https://dhs.maryland.gov/child-support-services/https://oag.dc.gov/child-support-services
(Jacksonville, FL) — Another vigil is planned for tonight following a racially-motivated shooting that killed three people in Jacksonville over the weekend.
Laguerre was a 19-year-old high school graduate who worked at the store to help support his grandmother, Carr was an Uber driver beloved by her children, and Gallion was a devoted dad who was looking forward to a father-daughter dance with his 4-year-old daughter.
Community leaders are expected to gather downtown this evening as they call on state lawmakers to take action against white supremacy. Sheriff T.K. Waters says three Black people were killed when a 21-year-old gunman opened fire at a Dollar General on Saturday. The FBI is investigating the shooting as a hate crime.
Sheryl Lee Ralph shared her thoughts on Sherri Shepherd’s crush on her son, Etienne Maurice. The “Abbott Elementary” star appeared on Kelly Ripa’s SiriusXM podcast “Let’s Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa.”
Ralph excitedly mentioned his son’s engagement to ABC News journalist Stephanie Wash. Shortly after, she was asked if Shepherd would “get over” her son’s engagement to a woman who is not her. Ralph laughed off Shephard’s “auntie crush” but said Sherri had a run-in with Maurice and his fianceé before he proposed to her at this year’s Essence Fest.
“It was quite the thing she [Shepherd] said,” ‘Uh don’t – listen, please don’t think I’m gonna stop just because you got a good girlfriend. Come on, Etienne. I knew you first, Etienne,’ ” Ralph recalled. “Oh, it was hilarious.”
TV legend Bob Barker, known for hosting “The Price Is Right” for 35 years, has died, Page Six can confirm.
He was 99. “It is with profound sadness that we announce that the World’s Greatest MC who ever lived, Bob Barker has left us,” his rep told us Saturday (August 26). According to TMZ, the game show host died peacefully in his Los Angeles home Saturday morning of “natural causes.”
Barker hosted “Truth or Consequences” from 1956 to 1975. He hosted shows like “End of the Rainbow,” “The Family Game,” “Simon Says,” and “That’s My Line.” In 1972, he hosted “The Price is Right,” solidifying his legacy.
Comedian Drew Carey shared his condolences, posting, “Very sad day for the Price Is Right family, and animal lovers all over the world.” He continued,”There hasn’t been a day on set that I didn’t think of Bob Barker and thank him. I will carry his memory in my heart forever. #RIPBobBarker We love you.”
It’s been 60 years since the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., shouted those immortal words from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during The March on Washington. People from all walks of life will gather once again to commemorate the historic march. While that day was punctuated by one of the greatest speeches of all time, it was about more than the speech. More then, more now. We examine the issues from 60 years ago and today.
(Washington, DC) — President Biden and Vice President Harris will commemorate the 60th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s historic march on Washington. The two will meet with civil rights leaders and members of the King family Monday at the White House. The president will give remarks to commemorate the anniversary. A rally and march are planned for Saturday at the Lincoln Memorial. Organizers estimate some 75-thousand people will attend.
Noah Lyles, a 26-year-old from Alexandria, Virginia, earned the title of “World’s Fastest Man” this past weekend, after winning the gold medal in the 100-meter dash during the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary.
On Friday, he has a chance to become the first man to win the 100 and 200 meter races at a world championship since Usain Bolt did it eight years ago.
On Saturday, he’s aiming for another win in the 4X100 relay, which would make him the first American to bring home three gold medals at a single world championship since 2007.
Aaliyah was a well-accomplished rising star who died tragically in a plane crash at the tender age of 22 on August 25, 2001.
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ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Donald Trump surrendered Thursday on charges that he illegally schemed to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia, a brisk 20-minute booking that yielded a historic first: a mug shot of a former American president.
He was released on $200,000 bond and headed back to the airport for his return flight home to New Jersey.
Trump’s surrender to law enforcement authorities has become by now a familiar election-season routine in a way that belies the unprecedented spectacle of a former president being booked, in four different cities, on felony criminal charges.
But his visit to Atlanta was notably different from the three past surrenders, unfolding at night and requiring him to visit a problem-plagued jail — rather than a courthouse — and not in a liberal bastion like New York or Washington but rather in the heart of a battleground state vital to the 2024 presidential election. And unlike in other cities that did not require him to pose for a mug shot, a booking photo of him was taken, according to a person familiar with the proceedings.
Trump landed in Atlanta shortly after 7 p.m. and was driven, through the city’s rush-hour traffic, to jail for the booking process. Wearing his signature white shirt and red tie, he offered a wave and thumbs up as he descended the steps of his private plane.
He completed the process in 20 minutes, providing officials as is customary with his physical measurements: 6 foot 3 inches. 215 pounds. Strawberry or blond hair.
The Fulton County prosecution is the fourth criminal case against Trump since March, when he became the first former president in U.S. history to be indicted. Since then, he’s faced federal charges in Florida and Washington, and this month he was indicted in Atlanta with 18 others — including his ex-chief of staff, Mark Meadows, and former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani — under a racketeering statute normally associated with gang members and organized crime.
It’s been a very busy, newsworthy month in Montgomery County. Education, culture wars and transportation are just a few of the issues topping our conversation. We’re talking to County Executive Marc Elrich about that and more.
(Tacoma, Washington)- Frugals Burger is located in Tacoma, Washington, It is the restaurant that is linked to the hospitalization of six people, three died due to a listeria outbreak from a poorly cleaned ice cream machine.
According to The Food And Drug Administration listeria is a bacteria that can be found in moist environments, soil, water, decaying vegetation, and animals, and can survive and even grow under refrigeration and other food preservation measures. When people eat food contaminated with L. monocytogenes, they may develop a disease called listeriosis.
The restaurant made a statement Saturday addressing the Health Department investigation,” Today, we were deeply saddened to learn the Washington State Department of Health is reporting six people were
hospitalized with foodborne listeriosis and three people later died. We are heartbroken and deeply regret any harm our actions could have caused.”
“As a family-owned business for over 30 years, the trust of our customers is paramount,” the statement reads. “We will continue to fully cooperate with this investigation, and we are committed to making any changes deemed necessary to maintain our high standard of operations and prevent this from happening again.”
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(Annapolis, MD) — Maryland’s highest court has sided with developers who are planning to convert a Prince George’s County airport into housing. By a 4-to-3 decision, the state Supreme Court overturned a lower court ruling. The question involves a change in zoning of land that is currently home to Freeway Airport, which opens the door for development. Some area residents are opposed to the plan, concerned that the existing road could not handle increased traffic from such a development. In its decision, the high court noted the project furthers, quote, “a valid public interest” due to the safety concerns raised.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning to consumers to stop using two new eye drop products.
The two products identified are “Dr. Berne’s MSM Drops 5% Solution” and “LightEyez MSM Eye Drops – Eye Repair.”
The FDA says these eye drops have potential bacterial or fungal contamination, which can lead to vision and life-threatening infections. These are the latest warnings about eye drops from the FDA.
Earlier this year, a number of eye drop brands were linked to a drug-resistant bacteria outbreak that resulted in four deaths and many infections in a total of 18 states.
The FDA encourages, “consumers properly discard these products as FDA describes. Using contaminated eye drops could result in minor to serious vision-threatening infection which could possibly progress to a life-threatening infection.”
They added”FDA emailed LightEyez Limited on August 21, 2023 seeking to discuss FDA’s concerns with LightEyez products distributed in the U.S. and further steps to protect consumers from using the contaminated eye drops. To date, LightEyez has not responded to FDA or taken action to protect consumers.”
Florida rapper Plies wonders why Trump can run for president despite facing charges, while an average citizen couldn’t get a fast-food job on bond for RICO charges.
“How U Can Be Facing 230 Years In Prison & Out On 4 Bonds. An Still Can Run For The Highest Office In The Land The President Of The United States Of America,” he asked. “But Couldn’t Get A Job At @ChickfilA If U Was Facing Them Same Charges!!”
Authorities and Atlanta District Attorney Fani Willis insisted Trump won’t get special treatment. Trump has until the end of the day on Thursday (August 24) to turn himself into Fulton County authorities.
People left comments adding to the post one person said, “Only in America “the land of the free” literally for some ppl.”
While another added,”S**t how about I had a possession charge 7 years ago and can’t even get a spark driver job delivering food for Walmart.”
It’s clear this question fueled a full-on debate amongst fans. Some in support of Trump said, “It’s called Innocent until proven guilty the charges mean nothing unless he ends up getting sentenced.”
As we all continue to watch how this unfolds, we can only wonder, with all his pending charges, do you think Donald Trump could get a job where you work?
In less than a week, the doors of DC Public Schools will open for the new school year. It promises to bring new hopes and new challenges for one of the largest school districts in the nation. Last week, we heard from parents, teachers, and students about their expectations and concerns for the new school year. This week, we sit down with the chancellor of the DC Public School system, Dr. Lewis Ferebee.
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At her latest concert over the weekend in California, Patti LaBelle did more than just sing.
On Saturday, August 19, the iconic Godmother of Soul, famed for taking off her shoes and rolling about on stage, gave a performance at San Diego’s The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park.
A concertgoer there recorded a video of LaBelle performing “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” while dressed entirely in white. A section of the crowd cheered her theatrical performances as she flung the microphone stand off the platform and away from the spectators.
The Neighborhood Talk posted the clip, with people commenting on this video and saying, “Somebody said ‘Cardi LaBelle’ and I’m SCREAMING.” Another added, “She seen how y’all been acting up at concerts lately and wanted y’all to know she ain’t the one.”
One person mentioned, “This is her staple… she been doing this and she throws it to the side of her stage and not towards any people for you slow people in the back.”
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have secretly welcomed baby number two, a baby boy.
According to reports, the baby, whose name has yet to be revealed but reportedly starts with “R,” was born on August 3 in Los Angeles. Their first child, RZA Athelston Mayers, was born on May 13, 2022.
Rihanna announced her second pregnancy in February showing off her very pregnant belly during her Super Bowl halftime show.
No post from Rihanna or A$AP Rocky officially confirming or denying, but either way we hope they are all safe and healthy.
We’re at the Reporters’ Roundtable talking about some of the top stories of the week. We’ve got a look a DC history today. Ben’s Chili Bowl celebrates 65 years. The March On Washington’s 60th anniversary is this weekend. DC flooding issues, what the CDC says about guns and children. Former President Trump and the Washington Commanders in preseason command.
(Landover, MD) — The longest active winning streak in the NFL has been snapped. For the first time in 24 contests, the Ravens have dropped a preseason game. Baltimore’s record came to an end after falling 29-28 to the Washington Commanders at FedEx Field in Landover. Joey Slye kicked a 49-yard field goal with nine seconds remaining to lead the Commanders to their second victory of the preseason. Sam Howell completed 19 of 25 for 188 yards and two touchdowns. Josh Johnson and Anthony Brown each saw time under center for the Ravens, and each threw two touchdowns and one interception.
A legend was born to parents Daniel and Anne Bell Gibson on August 25, 1927, in Clarendon County, South Carolina.
On August 22, 1950, tennis legend Althea Gibson was accepted by the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association into the annual Forrest Hills championship. Six days later, Gibson would defeat Barbara Knapp in straight sets to clinch her first USLTA match.
It took Gibson a few years to find her footing on the tour. Her first major victory came in 1956 at the French Open. The following year, she would command at both Wimbledon and the U.S. Open, winning the tournaments at the age of 30. In the 1960s, Gibson also became the first African American to compete on the women’s golf tour. Elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1971.
Gibson fell ill after suffering two cerebral aneurysms and a stroke. She later passed away from respiratory failure at a hospital in East Orange, N.J. in 2003 at the age of 76.
The creator of Living Single, Yvette Lee Bowser, recently opened up about the show’s impact and how it was a ‘love letter’ to Black women.
Bowser said about the show’s premiere, “I was actually at a hair appointment. As a Black woman, (that’s) fitting.” She continued, “It was May 10, 1993. I got a phone call telling me that the show was getting picked up for another 12 episodes in addition to the pilot.”
She added, “I called my mother first and then I call my girlfriends. You know that show that I wrote about? It’s actually going to be on TV. I’m not going to just be sitting at home in my robe watching the one episode over and over and over again.”
She continued, “I wanted to create a series that centered on and celebrated women. When you create something that is intended to be a love letter, and you pour love into it over time, what I’ve found is that you continue to get love back over an extended and unexpected period of time.”
Anyone that watched Living Single knew the feeling of how amazing it was to watch successful Black people on television. Watching them go through trials and tribulations and them being real. Browser deserves her flowers and then some for her work.
Paramount+ and Nickelodeon have released a teaser trailer for Good Burger 2.
It’s been 25 years since Ed and Dexter asked to take your order, and now Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell are back for the sequel.
“I can’t believe it’s been a little over 25 years,” said Kenan. “It’s such a beautiful blessing to still be doing it after all these years,” said Kel about the second film.
In Good Burger 2, we find Dexter down on his luck after an invention of his fails. Ed gives him his Good Burger job back and Dex’s plans again put the burger joint in jeopardy.
Are you up to date on your medicaid benefits? If you’re not using them, you may not know what that means. But when you need those benefits and are not up to date, you’re in for some real difficulties. On this Medical Monday, we’re going to help you navigate the bureaucratic maze of medicaid benefits.
Resources:
https://awidercircle.org/ 202-891-7894
https://www.myamerigroup.com/dc/home.html 202-548-6700
(Alexandria, VA) — Coinciding with today’s first day of classes for kids attending Alexandria City Public Schools comes the start of a new speed camera safety effort. The Safe Routes to School program is aimed at keeping kids safe while walking or biking to school. With its launch brings four new speed cameras watching over Hammond and GW middle schools and Day and John Adams elementary schools. They’re marked with flashing signs to alert drivers when a 15-mile-per-hour speed limit is active. Only warnings will be issued until tickets and fines start September 18th.
President Frederick talks with Ariel Triplett, Director of Emergency Management and Safety for Howard University.
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Student safety is always top of mind at Howard University. Leadership at the University is always working to provide new and inventive ways to protect all of the members of the Howard community. Today’s guest is an integral part of the strides that have been made to make Howard University’s campus a safer environment. On this episode of “The Journey,” President Frederick talks with Ariel Triplett, Director of Emergency Management and Safety for Howard University.
Air Date: May 7, 2023
It’s the end of the work week. Time to breathe a sigh of relief after dealing with the stresses of the workplace. Sometimes those stresses can be small, but significant when directed at you by coworkers.
We’re talking about microaggressions on the job, especially those delivered by passive-aggressive “Karens”. Yes… “Karens” are still “Karening”. We’re also going to talk about outside the workplace later.
(Washington, DC) — The MPD is now enforcing a youth curfew. DC leaders enacted the pilot program Thursday in response to the uptick in juvenile crime. On Fridays and Saturdays, kids 16 and under spotted on the streets after midnight will be picked up by officers and taken to the Department of Youth and Rehabilitation Services where they’ll be connected with their families. It’s an 11:00 p.m. curfew Sunday to Thursday. Although the curfew is District-wide, only certain areas are being targeted for enforcement efforts, including Navy Yard, Chinatown, U Street, around Howard, Columbia Heights, Georgia Avenue and a couple of spots in Southeast.
The largest celebration of Go-Go just got better.
Time to celebrate the music and the culture on Saturday, August 19th, 2 pm – 7 pm; gates open at noon at Fort Dupont Park Minnesota Ave SE.
9th Annual Chuck Brown Day just got bigger, with music sounds from Chuck Brown Band, Backyard Band, The District Kings, DJ Kool, and more.
This is the largest Go-Go celebration in a new larger venue. That means a new venue, new rules.
We want you prepared. Check the list below to ensure you’ll have a great time celebrating the Godfather of Go-Go.
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St.Lunatics member Ali has vowed never to perform with Nelly again.
He made the declaration as his battle with Nelly allegedly owing him money. According to an interview on VladTV, Ali claims Nelly would go months without paying him. “I’ll say it could be $90,000 or $70,000,” estimated Ali.
Ali went on to say that Nelly “has no real raw good intentions for others. Not for us, and we’ve all sat together and searched hard to try to find a time that didn’t benefit him.”
Although Ali was ready to fight for the Hot In Heere rapper; when a local promoter brought then ex-girlfriend singer Ashanti to perform in Saint Louis. “A tiger ain’t never gon’ change his stripes,” he said. “I watched it for 20 years and I’m the butt of the joke because it took me 20 years to realize it. I could put a never, ever behind it will I ever hit the stage or do anything with him.”
This has been the hottest summer on record. Not just for the DMV, but everywhere. The heat and humidity has not been good for Black hair. If you feel that the severe weather has done you wrong… we’re going to get you right.
Resources: Register for the Naturally You Tour DC
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(Washington, DC) — Mortgage rates are surging to record highs. This week they hit their highest level in 21 years, at just under seven-point-one-percent. That’s up from six-point-nine-six-percent last week. Rates have been up all summer, above six-point-five since the end of May. The last time they went over seven was November 2022, but this week’s is the highest since 2002. Mortgage rates have been spiking as a result of the Federal Reserve’s rate-hiking plan to ease inflation, making it harder and harder to afford a home.
School bells will be ringing soon for thousands of youngsters across the District of Columbia. We’re talking with parents, teachers, and students about their hopes, dreams and concerns for the new school year. This is part one of a two-part series entitled “DC’s Back2School basics”. It’s no secret that safety tops the list of concerns for just about everyone these days. That issue is amplified for parents, teachers, and students as classes are set to resume in just under two weeks. What’s being done to improve school safety and just how are teachers, parents and students feeling about heading back to the classroom?
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Taylor Muie, Freshman, McKinley Tech High School (Not Pictured)
Cancer diagnosis in younger people are happening more often than before. A study published in the journal JAMA Network Open shows that between 2010 and 2019 there’s been a “substantial” increase in the rates of early-onset cancers. The study’s authors write that it’s important to inform health care professionals of the discovery and urged experts to look into possible tumors when clinically appropriate, even in those under 50 years old.
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Randy Morris was seen by WBAL-TV photographer Mac Finney, while working on the story of the escaped convict. Morris was arrested by the police at Market Place and Baltimore Street an hour after being spotted.
ORIGINAL:
On Wednesday around 8:30 am, Randy Morris, an inmate in custody for burglary, escaped from a transport van in the area of Dorsey Run Road and Route 32.
The Howard County, Anne Arundel County, and Maryland State police departments are now searching for him on foot and with drones.
Morris is described as being 5-foot-9, weighing between 130 and 140 pounds, bald with a beard, and last seen wearing a white shirt and blue shorts. He is no longer wearing handcuffs or shackles.
The police are asking if anyone sees Morris, to call 911.
This is a developing story, check back with us here for updates.
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You don’t have to go far in the DMV to encounter the homeless. They are at intersections and median strips. They’re in parks in the suburbs and sidewalks in the city. They aren’t just un-housed. Many are mentally ill. The National Alliance of Mental Illness estimates that 20 percent of them are dealing with some form of mental illness. We talk to a Prince George’s County filmmaker who addresses the issue.
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(Newport News, VA) — The mother of a six-year-old who shot his teacher in Virginia is pleading guilty to a state charge of felony child neglect. It has a maximum statutory sentence of five years in prison, but in Deja Taylor’s plea agreement, prosecutors said they won’t seek a punishment beyond six-months. However, the judge notes that he reserves the right to sentence outside of that. Her child shot his teacher Abigail Zwerner early this year at his elementary school in Newport News, putting her in the hospital with wounds to her hand and chest. Taylor’s sentencing on federal gun charges and the newest state charge will both take place in October.
Bowser also urged the community to come together to provide safer school environments for the kids.
On Monday, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and other city leaders visited KIPP DC Promise Academy in Southeast to observe the start of the new school year.
City Administrator Kevin Donahue said that since May 1, the Department of General Services had taken care of thousands of work orders, checking off 80% of the issues identified by the end of the previous school year. However, the Washington Teachers Union President Jacqueline Pogue Lyons argued that city leaders had ignored safety recommendations made at a time when teachers are feeling less and less safe at work.
A survey conducted by the union found that 42% of D.C. teachers feel they’ve seen workplace violence increase a lot over the past year, while another 23% say it increased a little. Bowser and her top deputies have pressed the council to put school resource officers back in the classroom, while touting other programs aimed at reducing violence that impacts students.
(Atlanta, GA) — Former President Trump has been indicted on criminal charges for his alleged efforts to overturn Georgia’s 2020 election results. He’s accused of breaking state election laws in the weeks after election day in an effort to remain in power. The charges center around actions that include allegedly making false claims of ballot fraud, and pressuring local officials to find him more votes to overturn the election. The Democratic Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has been investigating Trump and his allies for more than two years. Trump has denied any wrongdoing.
This marks the fourth time Trump has been indicted. In New York State, he faces criminal charges in connection with alleged hush money payments to a porn actress to cover up an affair. In Florida, he faces federal criminal charges for his handling of classified documents after he left office. In Washington, D.C., he faces more federal charges for his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
The Covid pandemic emergency is over. But that doesn’t mean the threat of the disease is over.
Between July 29th and August 5th, hospitalizations increased more than 12 percent nationally.
205 Covid-related deaths were recorded during the first week of August. How do we address Covid now, more than three years since the pandemic began in 2020?
Resources:
https://blackcoalitionagainstcovid.org/
(Annapolis, MD) – Shoppers in DC and Virginia are expected to cross the border as Maryland’s annual Tax-Free Week has started. Numerous items are exempt from the six percent Maryland sales tax, in particular clothing, footwear and accessories priced under $100, as well as diapers. Book bags and backpacks will have the first 40-dollars of the cost exempted from the tax; the holiday runs through Saturday.
It was a great day at Great Wolf Lodge in the newest location right up 95 in Perryville, Maryland.
Great Wolf Lodge is a close, convenient, and carefree destination for families – with a giant indoor water park, fun-filled attractions like family bowling, mini golf, and a ropes course, incredible entertainment, and more! There’s fun for the whole family!
When you go, make sure to TAG @WHURFM and @GreatWolfLodge!
Clarence Avant, the “Godfather of Black Music,” passed away at 92. According to his family, Avant passed away on August 13 at home in Los Angeles.
He died 20 months after his wife, Jacqueline Avant, was shot and killed in their Beverly Hills home on December 1, 2021.
Avant’s survivors include his daughter, Nicole Avant (former U.S. ambassador and wife of Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos), and son Alexander (producer and talent rep). Avant managed various artists and facilitated the sale of Stax Records.
He discovered Bill Withers and co-promoted Michael Jackson’s tour. He also served as Motown’s chairman in the ’90s. Avant advised many producers, executives, and artists over the years, including Quincy Jones, David Geffen, Jay-Z, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Pharrell Williams, Whitney Houston, Antonio “L.A.” Reid, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Lionel Richie, Jimmy Iovine, Irving Azoff, Reginald Hudlin, Sylvia Rhone, Queen Latifah, Jheryl Busby, Jon Platt, Sean Combs, Snoop Dogg, and Jamie Foxx.
Melvin “Magoo” Barcliff, half of Timbaland & Magoo, and a Virginia native, has reportedly died.
Digital Black, from Playa, posted a tribute to the late rapper on his Instagram page on Sunday (August 13), with the caption reading,”Man can’t believe this RIH Magoo damn big bro wasn’t ready for this at all #superfriends“
Timbaland released a statement on Instagram, “This one hits different 🥲🥲🥲 long live Melvin aka magoo !!!💔💔💔 Tim and Magoo forever 🕊️🕊️🕊️ rest easy my king ❤️❤️❤️,” he wrote.
Ginuwine also posted about the rapper’s untimely passing on Instagram. “Times get rough, but we keep on pushing. [I] just heard some news I hope it ain’t true …I just want everyone to know that time is short. Love who you love, and make sure they know it,” he wrote on Sunday (August 13).
Formed in 1989, Timbaland & Magoo met as teenagers and formed a rap group. Best known for “Up Jumps Da Boogie,” the pair released three albums and worked with Missy Elliott.
Magoo was 50. His cause of death has not been revealed at this time.
Our condolences to Magoo’s Family and Friends.
President Frederick has a great conversation with Dr. Byron Ford, the Chair of the Department of Anatomy and the M. Wharton Young Endowed Chair in Anatomy at Howard University.
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Howard University is widely regarded as a leader in STEM fields and the College of Medicine is respected around the world for its legacy of training competent and compassionate physicians to serve the medically underserved. Today’s guest has been helping to build on that legacy, guiding the future of the Anatomy department through strategic planning, faculty recruitment and growth of research funding. On today’s episode of “The Journey,” President Frederick has a great conversation with Dr. Byron Ford, the Chair of the Department of Anatomy and the M. Wharton Young Endowed Chair in Anatomy at Howard University.
Air Date: July 9, 2023
Are you married, single, in a situation-ship or just doing you? We’re talking about love and relationships. We were at the men’s roundtable last Friday. We’re talking to the women tonight. Can we hear the good, the bad and the not so pretty side? The love doctors are in.
(Annapolis, MD) — The family of Henrietta Lacks is suing a second biopharmaceutical company over its use of infamous “HeLa” cells. The cells were illegally taken from Lacks’ body without her consent during a medical procedure in 1951. Her cell line was the first to reproduce indefinitely, and it has since been used in medical research across the globe. On Thursday, Lacks’ family sued Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical for unlawfully generating huge profits using HeLa cells. The lawsuit says the suffering of Black people “has fueled innumerable medical progress and profit, without just compensation or recognition,” and Lacks’ family wants to block the company from continuing to use the cells without permission. Last week, the family announced a settlement with another company, Thermo Fisher Scientific, over profits from Lacks’ cancer cells.
Fans are not too happy with singer Mario for penning a letter in support of Tory Lanez.
Mario joins the likes of fellow musician Iggy Azalea, who also wrote to Judge Herriford ahead of his controversial sentencing for shooting Megan Thee Stallion.
In the note, Mario shared that he’s known Lanez for seven years and spoke highly of the artist who would “give his last for those closest to him.”
Mario also expressed surprise that Lanez would be violent towards a woman but asked that he and his son be “treated fairly.”
Fans could not help but question why he was defending him. It’s clear that music fans are split on those that support Tory versus those that support Megan. Many would assume we know the whole story but let’s be honest, the ones that know what happened that evening are the individuals in the vehicle.
Yes, the courts decided based on testimonies of that evening to sentence the Canadian rapper/singer to 10 years. We must understand the night in question changed all their lives. It isn’t our place to place judgement on those that decide to stand by whom they consider a friend.