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Mitch McConnell Stops Talking During News Conference

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(Washington, DC) — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says he’s fine after being escorted away from a Republican leadership news conference Wednesday. The Kentucky senator appeared to freeze after he had stopped talking during the news conference. Some of his colleagues then asked McConnell if he was okay before Senator John Barrasso held him by the arm and walked him away from the podium. McConnell later walked back to the news conference by himself. An aide for the senator said he “felt light headed and stepped away for a moment.” Earlier this year, McConnell spent time in a rehabilitation facility after he tripped and fell at an event.

Sinead O’Connor Dies

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(Dublin) — Singer Sinead O’Connor is dead according to the Irish Times. O’Connor was 56 years old. O’Connor is known for hits including “I Want Your Hands On Me” and her version of Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U.” Her son, Shane, died at the age of 17 last year. O’Connor was criticized universally in 1992 when she ripped up a picture of Pope John Paul the Second on Saturday Night Live. She later said the move was meant to denounce the Catholic church and child abuse.

Michael Jeffery: Becoming Valedictorian While Living Under DC Bridge

Michael Jeffery faced adversities like the loss of two jobs and his home. Found himself living in a tent in Navy Yard while graduating top of his class and heading to college.

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According to NBC Michael Jeffery lost two jobs during the pandemic, one at The Waffle House and the other at a retail store, while losing his home too. He ended up living in the Navy Yard area under a bridge.

He told NBC, “I didn’t want to be stuck out here.” “I don’t wish this on anybody, to be stuck out here,” Jeffery said.

“We don’t want pity,” he continued. “A lot of people in this situation is just like me. We want better; we want more.”

Jeffery took the opportunity to sign up for free adult high school classes with the Goodwill Excel Center last year.

Not allowing hardships to be misfortunes ,he continued to study and take classes while homeless. Taking this second chance with Goodwill, he’s just moved into an apartment and attending Catholic University in the fall.

“I’m studying legal studies,” he said. “Who would’ve thought that I would be studying legal studies, right? There was no hope in this tent, but I found it, so you see how far I’ve came and how far I will get.”

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Emmett Till and Today’s Black History Moments

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Today is a very important day in Black history. Acknowledgement from the highest office in the land of the Emmett Till tragedy. President Biden saying from The White House that the watershed moment should not be swept under the rug or whitewashed. We talk about the history and legacy of Emmett Till. We also talk about how Black history is and is not being taught to public school children in Florida. There’s also a big deal over disenfranchisement and Black political power in a very, very small Alabama town.

Dr. Greg Carr, Afro-American Studies Professor, Howard University

New Metro Faregates Not Perfect

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(Washington, DC) — New taller and stronger faregates are now in place at the Fort Totten Metro station. This is the first of ten stations that’ll have them installed by the fall as Metro tries to recover some of the 40-million-bucks it loses every year to folks who don’t pay to ride. Questions are already being raised about their effectiveness though after several videos posted on social media showed fare evaders having little problem conquering the new barriers. Metro GM Randy Clarke says fare evasion is not okay and ultimately puts the cost of the crime on the backs of people who do pay to ride.

Obama Family Chef Tafari Campbell Found Dead In Pond After Paddle-boarding In Martha’s Vineyard

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Tafari Campbell, the personal chef of former President Barack Obama, has been found dead in a pond near the family’s Martha’s Vineyard estate.

Campbell had gone paddleboarding on the pond on Sunday and something caused him to enter the water without a life vest.

After an extensive search, his body was recovered on Monday morning. The Obama family released a statement expressing their sadness and referring to Campbell as a “beloved part of our family.”

“In the years that followed, we got to know him as a warm, fun, extraordinarily kind person who made all of our lives a little brighter,” the Obama families statement continued.

As of now, this has been reported as a tragic accident. The Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit is investigating the incident in collaboration with Cape and Islands District and Edgartown Police.

Our prayers and condolences to the family and friends of Tafari Campbell. He leaves behind his wife, Sherise, and their twin sons, Xavier and Savin.

This story is developing and will be updated.

{UPDATE} Bronny James, Son Of LeBron James Suffers Cardiac Arrest During USC Practice

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UPDATE July 28, 2023

Bronny James, the oldest son of Lebron James, has been released from hospital in Los Angeles after going into cardiac arrest.

The USC athletics’ medical staff responded quickly and effectively, and Bronny arrived at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center fully conscious and neurologically intact. Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading medical cause of death for college athletes in the US, and men’s basketball and football players account for 50% of sudden cardiac deaths in the NCAA.

The James family thanked the USC staff for saving Bronny’s life. Cardiac arrest is caused by irregular heartbeats that stop the blood from pumping through to the heart, and is different from a heart attack, which is caused by a blockage in the heart.

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According to CNN, Monday the son of NBA star LeBron James was hospitalized after suffering cardiac arrest during basketball practice at the University of Southern California.

A family spokesperson announced that Bronny James is out of intensive care and in stable condition as of now. 18-year-old Bronny is the eldest son of LeBron James.

“Yesterday while practicing Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest. Medical staff was able to treat Bronny and take him to the hospital. He is now in stable condition and no longer in ICU,” the statement said.

“We ask for respect and privacy for the James family and we will update media when there is more information,” stated Shams Charania.

“LeBron and Savannah wish to publicly send their deepest thanks and appreciation to the USC medical and athletic staff for their incredible work and dedication to the safety of their athletes.”

The statement made via Shams Charania

Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills, who suffered from cardiac arrest last year on the field, shares a heartfelt message to the James family, “Prayers to Bronny & The James family as well. here for you guys just like you have been for me my entire process.”

This story will be updated.

Carlee Russell Admits to Lying About Being Kidnapped

Russell’s attorney Emery Anthony shared a statement with local police

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Carlee Russell, the 25-year-old Alabama woman who made headlines for returning home after claiming to be kidnapped after seeing a toddler walking along a freeway, was lying about her abduction.

Russell’s attorney Emery Anthony shared a statement with local police saying, in part, “My client did not see a baby on the side of the road. My client did not leave the Hoover area when she was identified as a missing person. My client did not have any help in this incident; this was a single act done by herself.”

Anthony added, “My client apologizes for her actions to this community, volunteers who were searching for her, to the Hoover Police Department and other agencies as well. As to her friends and family, we ask for your prayers for Carlee as she addresses her issues and attempts to move forward understanding that she made a mistake in this matter. Carlee, again, asks for your forgiveness and prayers.”

Honoring Emmett Till: President Joe Biden To Establish National Monument

Emmett Till would’ve been 82 years old.

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Biden Plans National Monument To Honor Emmett Till President Biden is set to announce a national monument honoring the memory of Emmett Till.

The Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument will be built across three sites in Illinois and Mississippi. NPR reports, one of those locations is Chicago’s Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ, which is where Till’s funeral was held in 1955.

In 1955, the 14-year-old Till was abducted and lynched for interacting with Carolyn Bryant Donham in the town of Money, Mississippi. Donham, later confessed that her testimony was a lie. His abductors were later acquitted of murder.

Till’s mother was a true hero in making sure her son’s death would remain alive in history. She requested that his casket remain open during the funeral. The incident became a flashpoint in the civil rights movement.

The announcement has not been confirmed by the White House but reportedly will take place on Tuesday, July 25, which marks what would’ve been Till’s 82nd birthday.

Black Maternal Mental Health Week

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The birth of a child is a joyous occasion. It’s a time to celebrate bringing a new life into the world.
But for a lot of black women, after the birth, a mental downward spiral can happen. This is Black Maternal Mental Health Week. For our Medical Monday conversation, we’re looking into post-partum depression and how it can be addressed.

Resources:

https://www.marchofdimes.org/

https://www.mammha.com/

Dr. Rochanda Mitchell, MD, OB/GYN – Maternal Fetal Medicine, Howard University Hospital
Tiffany Carter, Director,
Maternal and Infant Health Initiatives, March of Dimes

Montgomery County Exec Signing Rent Stabilization Bill Today

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(Montgomery County, MD) — In what some are calling a big win for affordable housing, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is signing the recently-passed rent stabilization bill into law today. The County Council passed it last week on a 7-to-4 vote. The measure limits annual rent increases to three percent plus inflation, with a cap of six percent. The bill will go into effect in about three months. DC and Prince George’s County added similar rent increase protections for residents this year as well.

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich

Twitter Is Now ‘X’

The proposed changes have drawn a wide range of reactions

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Elon Musk recently announced on Saturday night that Twitter will be rebranding, with the iconic bird logo being replaced.

Musk proposed the change to black in response to negative criticism of his changes to the site, and explained the logo change was to “embody the imperfections in us all that make us unique,” referencing the ancient Japanese philosophy of Wabi-sabi.

Musk appears to be fascinated with the letter X, which he has used to represent his idea of “the everything app.” He’s used it previously with his online bank X.com and his space exploration company SpaceX.

The proposed changes have drawn a wide range of reactions, with some users in support and others comparing it and concerned about a “New Coke” situation from the 1980s.

Twitter.com is still active, but the iconic bird logo has been replaced with an X throughout the site.

Trader Joe’s Recalls Cookies That May Contain Rocks

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Trader Joe’s is recalling two varieties of its store-brand cookies because they may contain small rocks.

The company made the announcement to recall Trader Joe’s Almond Windmill Cookies and Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Chunk Almond Cookies. The possible contaminated products were immediately prompted their removal to ensure the safety of consumers.

The products have been removed from store shelves, and anyone who purchased the cookies should throw them out or return them to the store for a refund.

It’s not clear how the rocks found their way into the cookies.

For any questions and/or assistance regarding the recall, please reach out to your local Trader Joe’s or call the customer service number (833)-771-0299

Ubiquitous Women’s Expo 2023

We celebrated the 9th Annual Ubiquitous Women’s Expo

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At the Walter E Washington Convention Center, we celebrated the 9th Annual Ubiquitous Women’s Expo through beauty, wellness, and health. It was amazing as Sunni And The City shined bright as the host. With Coka-Lani, Anthony Brown, and Mansy broadcasted live from our WHUR lounge.

The Ubiquitous Women’s Expo is the preeminent event for Women of Color from the Mid-Atlantic to the Northeast.

The 2-day expo features quality exhibitors, star-studded entertainment, product demonstrations, dynamic workshops, and thought-provoking panel discussions

Just some of the talents like Christopher Williams, Maurette Brown Clark, and Raheem Devaughn in the building joined us as we gathered to celebrate, uplift, and encourage women

Jacquie’s Playlist February 2, 2025

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GOSPEL SPIRIT

WITH JACQUIE GALES WEBB

February 2, 2025

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  SAID HE WOULD BE WITH ME ISAIAH THOMAS
  I AM BLESSED VOLUNTEER MASS CHOIR
  IF WE EVER NEEDED THE LORD TAKE 6
  MY SOUL HAS BEEN ANCHORED IN THE LORD DOUGLAS MILLER
  I FOUND A NEW DOCTOR B L & S SINGERS
  ETERNALLY YOURS ST. JAMES CHOIR
  I’LL FLY AWAY 5 BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA

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  LORD HELP ME TO HOLD OUT JAMES CLEVELAND 
  CHURCH DOORS YOLANDA ADAMS
  VICTORY CLARK SISTERS
  GOODNESS OF GOD CECE WINANS
  HE LOOKED BEYOND MY FAULTS KEITH ARMSTEAD
  GOD’S GRACE LUTHER BARNES
  SONG FOR MAMA BOYZ II MEN

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 AMEN PASTOR MIKE JR.
  RUNNING 4 JESUS ISAIAH THOMAS
  TRUST AND OBEY ERICA CAMPBELL
  BLESSINGS YOLANDA ADAMS
  WE NEED YOU Y’ANNA CRAWLEY
  IN MY SOUL JSIII
  PRAYING FOR YOU 7 SONS OF SOUL
  YOU KNOW MY NAME TASHA COBBS LEONARD
  NOT FORGOTTEN ISRAEL & NEW BREED
  THROUGH IT ALL ANDRAE CROUCH

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Who Pays The Check?

This has ignited a lot of debate about large dinner parties at restaurants, how to split the check, who pays, tipping and more.

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You may have seen it on social media.  A viral video of a large birthday dinner party at a restaurant, debating over who pays what for a $4600 dinner check.  This has ignited a lot of debate about large dinner parties at restaurants, how to split the check, who pays, tipping and more.

Crystal Bailey, Director, Etiquette Institute of Washington

Taria Griffin, Private Events Manager

 

Trump Classified Documents Trial Date Set

The DOJ wanted the trial to start this December, while Trump and his attorneys wanted Judge Cannon to set a date for after the 2024 presidential election.

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Neither the Department of Justice nor Donald Trump are getting the trial date they want in the former president’s classified documents case. Judge Aileen Cannon set a trial date for May 20th, 2024. The DOJ wanted the trial to start this December, while Trump and his attorneys wanted Judge Cannon to set a date for after the 2024 presidential election.

This image, contained in the indictment against former President Donald Trump, shows boxes of records on Dec. 7, 2021, in a storage room at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Fla., that had fallen over with contents spilling onto the floor. Trump is facing 37 felony charges related to the mishandling of classified documents according to an indictment unsealed Friday, June 9, 2023. (Justice Department via AP)

Dame Dash Says R. Kelly ‘Belongs’ In Prison For ‘Raping’ Aaliyah

Dame Dash has no doubts about the allegations against R. Kelly about grooming an underaged Aaliyah during her brief life. 

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Dame Dash has no doubts about the allegations against R. Kelly about grooming an underaged Aaliyah during her brief life.

The 52-year-old entrepreneur made an appearance on the That’s F***ed Up Podcast. Over the course of their conversation, he was asked about Kelly’s relationship with Aaliyah and whether or not he should be in prison.

“I think he’s where he belongs,” Dame said without hesitation. “I know Aaliyah, so I know what he did.”  Because he dated the late singer, he also added: “I can’t be objective about that, you know what I’m saying? But he definitely seemed like he needed some help.”

About getting involved in his ex’s ordeal with Kelly, Dame said Aaliyah asked him to “leave it alone.”

At this moment, the “I Believe I Can Fly” singer is serving 30 years in prison for his sex crimes with a minor and other major offenses.

What are your thoughts on R. Kelly?

Tierra Young Allen , Black Woman Facing Jail Time, Still Detained In Dubai For Screaming In Public

Tierra Young Allen, a 29-year-old social media influencer and truck driver from Houston, Texas, has been stuck in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (The U.A.E.) for over two months after being arrested for allegedly screaming in public.

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Tierra Young Allen, a 29-year-old social media influencer and truck driver from Houston, Texas, has been stuck in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (The U.A.E.) for over two months after being arrested for allegedly screaming in public.

Her mother, Tina Baxter, says her daughter could now face prison time due to the surveillance video of her screaming. Allen’s passport was taken, so she cannot leave the U.A.E. She has been placed under a travel ban pending the outcome of the investigation.

Before visiting the predominantly Muslim country, the Department of State warns Americans that they should be aware of the stricter public decency and morality laws.

Allen was a passenger in a friend’s rental car when they got into an accident in Dubai. When she went to the rental car company to retrieve her I.D., credit card, and other items left in the rental, she got into an argument with an aggressive individual which was captured on a surveillance camera.

Black Women Thriving East of the River

They’re working to provide health support, workforce development and many other resources.

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The communities east of the river here in Washington, DC are often called the forgotten gem.  A group of women is working to make sure that the women living there are not forgotten.  Black Women Thriving East of the River is working to provide health support, workforce development and many other resources.  For our Wellness Wednesday conversation we meet two of the women behind this effort.

Black Women Thriving East of the River/Focus Group Info

Nakeisha Neal Jones, Executive Director,                                 Black Women Thriving East of the River

Marsha Williamson, Cancer Survivor, Ward 7 Representative for Black Women Thriving East of the River

John Amos’ Son Arrested For Alleged Terroristic Threats Against His Sister

The newest incident in a family feud over the actor’s health involves John Amos’ son, the Good Times star, who is accused of sending his daughter threatening texts that included photos of guns.

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The newest incident in a family feud over the actor’s health involves John Amos’ son, the Good Times star, who is accused of sending his daughter threatening texts that included photos of guns.

The documents, acquired by TMZ, state that K.C., the son of John, was arrested last weekend after his sister, Shannon, said that he had sent her a number of unsettling texts that had caused her to worry for her life.

According to Shannon, her brother texted her about his alleged gang membership and included pictures of a revolver and a rifle. In addition, she claims, he sent her recordings of him shooting a weapon in a wide-open field while writing, “Gonna sleep much better tonight big sis.”

Shannon said that K.C. has bipolar disorder, which has caused him to assume that she paid someone to kill him. She is now concerned that he could retaliate, according to Robert Florida, a spokesman for the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office.

What’s the best way to work through family drama?

Carlee Russell Update

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(Hoover, AL) — New details are coming out about a woman who went missing after reporting seeing a toddler walking alone alongside a highway in Alabama and then reappearing two days later.

Police told reporters on Wednesday that Carlee Russell claims a man jumped out of a tree and abducted her when she went to check on the child.

They have been unable to verify her story after investigating and reviewing surveillance footage. Police also say the 25-year-old’s search history shows that she looked up times for a bus trip to Nashville, Tennessee, information on Amber Alerts, and the film “Taken” before the incident.

 

Despite the update of Russell, remember, according to Black & Missing Foundation, nearly 40% of missing persons are people of color, mainly African American.
Derrica Wilson, Co-Founder of the Black & Missing Foundation, suggests getting rid of the 24-hour waiting period and for newsrooms to create a system to help spread coverage amongst all races equally. The organization started a billboard campaign in 16 cities, including D.C., to celebrate 15 years of work in May.
Anyone can look up who is missing in their community by visiting bamfi.org.

Las Vegas Police Department Serve Search Warrant In Connection To Tupac Shakur’s Murder

This week, authorities of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department served a search warrant at a Henderson home in connection to the death of rapper Tupac Shakur nearly 30 years later. The specific location of the home has not been released.

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This week, authorities of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department served a search warrant at a Henderson home in connection to the death of rapper Tupac Shakur nearly 30 years later.

They’ve confirmed that the home of 60-year-old Duane Davis is connected with the murder of Shakur.

Tupac was killed in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas on September 7, 1996, at the intersection of East Flamingo Road and Koval Lane. He was 25 years old at the time and died six days later.

Shakur’s death came six months before the shooting of 24-year-old rapper Notorious B.I.G in Los Angeles, California.

He was a six-time Grammy Award-nominated artist who had five No. 1 albums and 21 Billboard Hot 100s. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2017 and received a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in June of this year.

His on-demand video and audio streams total 10.1 billion. A museum exhibit, “Tupac Shakur. Wake Me When I’m Free,” opened in 2021 to honor his life and legacy.

There is no statute of limitation of homicide in Nevada.

What is your theory about the Tupac shooting? Do you think the mystery will ever be solved?

The Carlee Russell Story

We don’t what happened to her. We take a look at what information we have and explore the possibilities.

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What happened to Carlee Russell? The 25-year-old black woman returned to her Hoover, Alabama home last Saturday, after a mysterious disappearance two days before.  Since then, police aren’t saying much about the investigation.  Neither are her parents who spoke to NBC News.  We don’t what happened to her. We take a look at what information we have and explore the possibilities.

Mary C. Curtis, Columnist, Roll Call

Kathy Givens, Co-Founder, 12-11 Partners

Keke Palmer Sits With Sunni And The City

Keke Palmer gets to the DMV and chats with Sunni And The City, they talk about Palmer’s path as a childhood star, the glow of motherhood, the new album Big Boss, and her multifaceted career as it continues to grow. 

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Keke Palmer gets to the DMV and chats with Sunni And The City, they talk about Palmer’s path as a childhood star, the glow of motherhood, the new album Big Boss, and her multifaceted career as it continues to grow.

They discuss her network Key TV giving creatives access, her performing at Broccoli Fest 2023, a celebrity that she’s still starstruck by, and the best advice given.

While new to motherhood, Palmer tells us about the headache to waste good breastmilk if you’re trying to go out and have a drink, then having to pump and dump.

READ MORE: Keke Palmer Shamed By The Father Of Her Child Darius Jackson: ‘I Have Standards, Morals!’

 

 

 

DC Ranked As Most Expensive To Raise Toddler

Daycare now tops 24-thousand dollars a year, making DC the most expensive place.

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(Washington, DC) — It’s costing more than ever for parents to raise a toddler in the nation’s capital. Daycare now tops 24-thousand dollars a year, making DC the most expensive place. A recent study shows that comes out to 73-percent of a single mother’s income, with most having to pay just to put their child on a waitlist. Home-based care is slightly cheaper at 19-thousand.

 

$500K PowerBall Ticket Sold In MD

The Powerball prize now tops the one-billion-dollar mark after there were no jackpot winners from Monday’s drawing.

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(Catonsville, MD) — It’s not the big jackpot, but someone who bought a Powerball ticket in Maryland can claim a second-tier prize. A 500-thousand-dollar ticket from Monday night’s drawing was sold at Westway Liquors on Edmondson Avenue in Catonsville. The Powerball prize now tops the one-billion-dollar mark after there were no jackpot winners from Monday’s drawing. Meanwhile, the jackpot for tonight’s Mega Millions drawing is at least 640-million dollars.

DC Council Chair Phil Mendelson Discuss New Chief, Public Safety

We’re also talking about the new emergency crime bills.

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A little more than a month after DC Police Chief Robert Contee’s official retirement, DC has a new chief. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the nomination of Pamela A. Smith today.  That’s just one of several issues we’re talking about with DC Council Chair Phil Mendelson.  We’re also talking about the new emergency crime bills.

 

Jamie Foxx Shuts Down Clone Rumors With Clever Promo Tie-In

Jamie Foxx has heard the rumors about his alleged “cloning,” and a recent comment made by the Oscar-winning actor suggests that reports of his duplication are highly exaggerated. 

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Jamie Foxx has heard the rumors about his alleged “cloning,” and a recent comment made by the Oscar-winning actor suggests that reports of his duplication are highly exaggerated.

Conspiracy theories have arisen about Foxx’s alleged “cloning” coinciding with his new film They Cloned Tyrone. In an Instagram comment supposedly left on a Shade Room post on Thursday (July 13), the multi-hyphenate dismissed reports of his less-than-stellar status while also plugging his new Netflix film.

Despite these theories, human cloning has never been done, and cloning can introduce profound genetic errors.“They didn’t clone me but THEY CLONED TYRONE,” he wrote, referring to the upcoming dark satirical comedy that also stars John Boyega and Kiefer Sutherland. “See you July 21, only on @netflix.”  Rumors about Jamie Foxx’s health have been circulating since he was first hospitalized for what his family called “a medical complication” back in April while filming the Netflix film ‘Back in Action.’

Free Lunch Friday: 96 Meals In 96 Minutes

Free Lunch Friday, catch us every other Friday at different locations as we give away 96 meals in 96 minutes (while supplies last).

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Free Lunch Friday, catch us every other Friday at different locations as we give away 96 meals in 96 minutes (while supplies last).

Next location:

September 22nd: STC Soul Joint 15638 Livingston Rd., Accokeek. Md., 20607

We begin at noon but fair warning, get there before because we hit 96 fast! Again we give away 96 meals in 96 minutes (while supplies last).

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Jury Selection For Squeegee Murder Case

The teen is being tried as an adult on charges that include first-degree murder.

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(Baltimore, MD) — Jury selection is underway in the trial of a teenage squeegee worker who’s accused of shooting and killing a man near Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Prosecutors say the then-14-year-old shot and killed Timothy Reynolds after he confronted him and other squeegee workers with a baseball bat near Light and Conway streets last July. The teen is being tried as an adult on charges that include first-degree murder. Supporters of the teen spoke outside the courthouse today and said the case belongs in juvenile court.

Car Crashed Into A Generator At The Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center ICU

On Sunday evening, a car crashed into a generator at the Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center in Prince George’s County, Maryland.

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On Sunday evening, a car crashed into a generator at the Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center in Prince George’s County, Maryland.

The crash damaged a small building that houses the medical center’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU), forcing the relocation of eight patients. Some of the patients were taken to other parts of the hospital, while others were taken to different hospitals.

Eight ICU patients were relocated to other parts of the hospital and other hospitals. The ICU is closed until repairs can be made to the building and the generator. The Prince George’s County Fire Department responded to the crash and extinguished a small fire that started. The car did not crash through the building but did damage the structure.

President Biden Praises Jesse Jackson

President Biden is honoring the retiring Reverend Jesse Jackson. In a statement Sunday, Biden thanked Jackson for “his lifetime of dedicated service” and called him “a man of God and of the people.”

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President Joe Biden is honoring the retiring Reverend Jesse Jackson.

In a statement Sunday, Biden thanked Jackson for “his lifetime of dedicated service” and called him “a man of God and of the people.”

Jackson announced Saturday that he is resigning from his post as president of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, which he founded more than 50 years ago. Biden went on to say, “Throughout our decades of friendship and partnership, I’ve seen how Reverend Jackson has helped lead our nation forward through tumult and triumph. Whether on the campaign trail, on the march for equality, or in the room advocating for what is right and just, I’ve seen him as history will remember him: a man of God and of the people; determined, strategic, and unafraid of the work to redeem the soul of our nation.”

How will you be described by your coworkers when you retire?

Friends Mourn The Unexpected Death Of Beloved Event Planner Jocko Fajardo

Joaquin “Jocko” Fajardo, DC resident skilled chef, event planner, florist, and founder of JockoMade.com , unexpectedly passed away Friday, July 14th in his DuPont Circle home.

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Joaquin “Jocko” Fajardo, DC resident , event planner, florist, founder of JockoMade.com,  and skilled chef unexpectedly passed away Friday, July 14th in his DuPont Circle home.

Jocko was a DMV resident for over 20 years. His creativity lead him to be featured in some of Washington’s most distinguished residential addresses. He was considered to be “Tailored Chic” in his design skills.

From his website, JockoMade “Our wish is to bring you high-quality experiences and products to enhance your everyday life at home, at work, and in your community.”

Friends and colleagues remember to take to Facebook and the Washington Blade. David Perruzza, the owner of The Adams Morgan LQBTQ bars Pitchers and League Of Her Own shared via Facebook, “Jocko Fajardo was the guy you called if the queen was coming over for dinner and you wanted it to be perfection.”

“His creativity, charm, and friendship will be missed by so many. He left us much too soon,”  DC Activist Peter Rosenstein said. “Jocko was a D.C. treasure.”

The editor Kevin Naff of Washington Blade mentioned, “Jocko touched so many in the LGBTQ community in D.C. through his extensive volunteer work,” He continued, “When we were looking for help planning the Blade’s 50th celebration, Jocko stepped up and was involved throughout the entire process. All of us at the Blade are forever grateful for his many contributions and he will be missed by so many in the community here.”

No cause of death has been revealed.

Eats In the Streets, Legal Advice, and Housing Help

Check out the free events happening around the DMV inside of this week’s WHUR Community’s Choice.

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Celebrate the diverse culinary scene of Adams Morgan at the Adams Morgan Eats in the Streets July 29th. www.admodc.org

AKA Day Party

Get ready for some summer fun with the ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Come out July 30th for their \ Seersucker, Sundresses and Sneakers Day Party at Kurtz’s Beach. https://bit.ly/gbpspierperfection2023

DC Free Legal Services

The DC Bar Pro Bono Center provides free legal advice and referral services at the Bread for the City’s Michelle Obama Center in SE. www.dcbar.org/pro-bono

Corvette Annapolis

Enjoy a day of car watching. Join Corvette Annapolis for their Carriages on West Street August 13th. www.corveteannapolis.com

Equity Now

Equity Now is hosting its Millennial Gala August 5th at Yours Truly Hotel in DC. Come out and support a program designed to build generational wealth in the Black community. www.equitynowinc.org

WHUT Summertime

Summertime is fun time. Join WHUT for a Summer of Adventure Tuesdays at 10:30am at the National Harbor water front plaza stage. There will be a host of activities for the kids.

Housing Counseling Services

Housing Counseling Services will be conducting foreclosure prevention webinars throughout the month of July. The webinars are free and registration is required. www.housingetc.org

WHUR Community’s Choice

To get your non-profit on the air and web, email Renee Nash at rnash@whur.com at least three weeks prior to your event.

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Boyfriend Claims Carlee Russell Who Vanished On Side Of Highway Was Kidnapped

An Alabama woman’s boyfriend claims she was kidnapped after going missing while helping a child on the highway. She returned two days later. Carlee Russell returned home on foot after a two-day search.

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An Alabama woman’s boyfriend claims she was kidnapped after going missing while helping a child on the highway. She returned two days later.

Carlee Russell returned home on foot after a two-day search. She called 911 about a toddler on Interstate 459 in Alabama. Her boyfriend, Thomar Latrell Simmons, claimed on Facebook that his girlfriend was kidnapped and fought for her life for 48 hours after going missing.

Carlethia “Carlee” Nichole Russell, 25, showed up at her home on Saturday night – two days after she disappeared, leaving her car, phone and purse on the side of Interstate 494, police say. There’s no word on what had happened to Russell or where she was during her two-day absence.

He said his girlfriend is not currently stable enough to talk about her ordeal or share photos of the alleged kidnapper. Hoover police received a 911 call about a toddler. When they arrived, they found the caller’s vehicle and Russell’s belongings, but not her or the child’s.

Police say she called a family member who lost contact with her while the phone line was still open. A witness saw a gray vehicle and a man near Ms. Russell’s car, according to Hoover police. Russell’s family claims a toddler was used as “bait” to lure and kidnap her.

 

THE JOURNEY: “Nikole Hannah-Jones – The Power of Journalism in our Country”

President Frederick talks to Nikole Hannah-Jones, the Knight Chair in Race and Journalism at the Cathy Hughes School of Communications, and founder of the Center for Journalism and Democracy.

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At such a critical time for race relations in our country, it is vital that we understand the role of journalism in steering our national conversation and social progress. Not only must our newsrooms reflect the communities where they are reporting, but we need to infuse the profession with diverse talent.  On today’s episode of “The Journey,” President Frederick talks to Nikole Hannah-Jones, the Knight Chair in Race and Journalism at the Cathy Hughes School of Communications, and founder of the Center for Journalism and Democracy.

Air Date: October 30, 2022

WHUT-TV Presents “Vet For A Day”

Come out next Wednesday as WHUT-TV presents the hosts of “Critter Fixers”

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Our sister station WHUT-TV is hosting a special event on the campus of Howard University called “Vet For A Day”.  A great opportunity to explore the career options of veterinary sciences and get to meet the host of  “Critter Fixers”.   My guest this mornings is Keisha Nelson – Mgr. Education and Outreach, WHUT-TV.

 

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DC First Responders Talk About Pressure, Risks and Dangers

We’re hearing from first responders in this discussion, about what they’re going through and how they are managing.

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Nearly everyday, we hear the stories of victims of crime and violence.  We hear about the horrific car accidents that end with passengers surviving, and sometimes not.  We hear about medical emergencies and efforts that save a lot of lives.  What we don’t hear about very often is the impact of these incidents on those whose job it is, to get there first.  We’re hearing from first responders in this discussion, about what they’re going through and how they are managing.

David Hoagland, President, The DC Fire Fighter Association, IAFF, Local #36

Gregg Pemberton, Union Chairman, The DC Fraternal Order of Police

Man Killed On Howard University Campus

Cops issued an alert for a white SUV spotted leaving the scene traveling south on Georgia Avenue, but that vehicle has yet to be found.

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(Washington, DC) — DC police are searching for the vehicle that sped away from a deadly shooting on the Howard University campus. Officers responded to shots fired on Bryant Street Northwest around 6:00 this morning and found a construction worker critically hurt. He was rushed to the hospital but later died. Cops issued an alert for a white SUV spotted leaving the scene traveling south on Georgia Avenue, but that vehicle has yet to be found.

No Deal Reached Between Actors’ Union And Studios/Streaming Services

The Screen Actors Guild -American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has announced that no deal has been reached with studios and streaming services and its leadership will vote on whether to strike later Thursday.

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The Screen Actors Guild -American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has announced that no deal has been reached with studios and streaming services and its leadership will vote on whether to strike later Thursday.

If the actors go on strike, it will be the first time since 1960 that actors and writers picket film and television productions.

The SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher and National Executive Director & Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland released a statement early Thursday announcing that its deadline for negotiations to conclude had ended without a contract. They said, “After more than four weeks of negotiations, the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) — the entity that represents major studios and streamers, including Amazon, Apple, Disney, NBCUniversal, Netflix, Paramount, Sony, and Warner Bros Discovery — remains unwilling to offer a fair deal on the key issues that you told us are important to you. Because of this, we’ve called for a meeting with our National Board this morning to vote on a strike order.”

As you know, over the past decade, your compensation has been severely eroded by the rise of the streaming ecosystem. Furthermore, artificial intelligence poses an existential threat to creative professions, and all actors and performers deserve contract language that protects them from having their identity and talent exploited without consent and pay. Despite our team’s dedication to advocating on your behalf, the AMPTP has refused to acknowledge that enormous shifts in the industry and economy have had a detrimental impact on those who perform labor for the studios,” the statement continues.

The group representing the studios, the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, said it was “disappointed” by the failure to reach a deal.

Members of the Writers Guild of America have been on strike since early May, slowing the production of film and television series on both coasts and in production centers like Atlanta.Whether the cast of Christopher Nolan’s film “Oppenheimer” attends Thursday’s London premiere hangs in the balance of whether the actors strike.

The Best Washington Has To Offer

The Washingtonian Magazines Best of Washington is taking place this evening

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It’s a party with a purpose serving up the best tastings of DC.    I have the details this morning of The Washingtonian Magazine’s Best of Washington’s event and it all goes down this evening. (Thursday, July 13th@ 6pm).  My guest is Kirsten Holtz Naim – Senior Director of Events for Washingtonian Magazine

 The Washingtonian Best of Washington is Thursday, July 13thfrom 6pm to 10pm at The Anthem.  The event features over 50 of Washington’s favorite restaurants with unlimited food, open bar, and non-stop entertainment.  Proceeds benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.  For more information go here:  

 

Tune in each morning 6:15, 7:08 and 8:40 to get the latest on what’s going on around the DMV

Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Youtube  and Instagram @bobbygailes. 

 

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DC Crime Bill Passes

What’s in the DC Crime Bill and how will it work?

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The new DC emergency crime bill is just one step away from becoming law, awaiting the mayor’s signature.  There’s a lot to the bill and we take a deep dive.  The mayor and supporters of the bill have called the rising crime issue in DC, an emergency.  Also calling it an emergency, Ward 2 DC Councilmember, Brooke Pinto, sponsor of the updated legislation that passed.

Brooke Pinto, Ward 2, DC Councilmember

Keith Alexander, Reporter, Washington Post

Sam P.K. Collins, Staff Writer, The Washington Informer

2023 Emmy Nominations

Nominees for the 75th Emmy Awards were announced on July 12. Here are the leaders in some of the top categories.

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Nominees for the 75th Emmy Awards were announced on July 12. Here are the leaders in some of the top categories.

Outstanding drama series:

‘Andor’

‘Better Call Saul’ ‘The Crown’

‘House of the Dragon’

‘The Last of Us’ ‘Succession’

‘The White Lotus’

‘Yellowjackets’.

Outstanding comedy series:

‘Abbott Elementary’

‘Barry’

‘The Bear’

‘Jury Duty’

‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’

‘Only Murders in the Building’

‘Ted Lasso’

‘Wednesday’.

Outstanding limited series:

‘Beef’

‘Dahmer — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story’

‘Daisy Jones & the Six’

‘Fleishman Is in Trouble’

‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’

Outstanding lead actor in a drama series:

Jeff Bridges, ‘The Old Man’

Brian Cox, ‘Succession’

Kieran Culkin, ‘Succession’

Bob Odenkirk, ‘Better Call Saul’

Pedro Pascal, ‘The Last of Us’

Jeremy Strong, ‘Succession’

Outstanding lead actress in a drama series:

Sharon Horgan, ‘Bad Sisters’

Melanie Lynskey, ‘Yellowjackets’

Elisabeth Moss, ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’

Bella Ramsey, ‘The Last of Us’

Keri Russell, ‘The Diplomat’

Sarah Snook, ‘Succession’.

Outstanding lead actor in a comedy series:

Bill Hader, ‘Barry’

Martin Short, ‘Only Murders in the Building’

Jason Segel, ‘Shrinking’

Jason Sudeikis, ‘Ted Lasso’

Jeremy Allen White, ‘The Bear’

Outstanding lead actress in a comedy series:

Christina Applegate, ‘Dead to Me’

Rachel Brosnahan, ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’

Quinta Brunson, ‘Abbott Elementary’

Natasha Lyonne, ‘Poker Face’

Jenna Ortega, ‘Wednesday’

Best Talk Series:

The Daily Show With Trevor Noah (Comedy Central)

Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC)

Late Night With Seth Meyers (NBC)

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (CBS)

The Problem With Jon Stewart (Apple TV+)

Best Game Show

Family Feud (ABC)

Jeopardy! (ABC)

The Price Is Right (CBS)

That’s My Jam (NBC)

Wheel of Fortune (ABC)

Best Scripted Variety Series

A Black Lady Sketch Show (HBO Max)

Last Week Tonight With John Oliver (HBO Max)

Saturday Night Live (NBC)

DC Cop Convicted Of Sexually Abusing Child

Prosecutors say the victim was his ex-girlfriend’s daughter, just nine-years-old at the time.

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(Washington, DC) — A D.C. Police officer is facing a possible life sentence for sexually abusing a child. Charles Johnson was convicted yesterday of 13 crimes dating back to 2019. Prosecutors say the victim was his ex-girlfriend’s daughter, just nine-years-old at the time. They all lived together and the 29-year-old allegedly took advantage of the girl for two years when they were alone. Police say he’s suspended without pay and his termination is “pending.”

 

Improving The Health Of Our Community

The GW Cancer Center is hiring Neighborhood Health Ambassadors

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On this Wellness Wednesday, I have information on how you can help improve the health of your community and get paid doing it.  The George Washington Cancer Center is looking for Neighborhood Health Ambassadors.  My guest is Shayla Scarlett – Assistant Director of Community Outreach, Engagement, and Equity at George Washington University Cancer Center

The GW Cancer Center is seeking community minded DMV residents to be Neighborhood Health Ambassadors to help improve the health of their community.  Applications are due July 14th.  Contact Shayla Scarlett to apply at shayla.scarlett@gwu.edu

Tune in each morning 6:15, 7:08 and 8:40 to get the latest on what’s going on around the DMV

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Will Jawando, Maryland U.S. Senate Candidate

The winner will replace retiring Senator Ben Cardin.

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The race is on for Maryland’s U.S. Senate seat.  The winner will replace retiring Senator Ben Cardin. We sit down with Montgomery County Councilman Will Jawando who hopes win that seat.  He’s answering our questions and yours.

Will Jawando, (D), Maryland, U.S. Senate Candidate, Montgomery Councilmember At-Large

Relisha Rudd Remembrance Day In DC

The eight-year-old went missing in March of 2014 and she’s never been found.

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(Washington, DC) — This is the ninth year that DC is marking Relisha Rudd Remembrance Day. The eight-year-old went missing in March of 2014 and she’s never been found. She lived at the DC General Family Shelter with her family but was last seen on surveillance video at a District hotel with the janitor of the shelter. Fifty-one-year-old Kahlil Tatum was an obvious suspect in her disappearance, but took his own life only a month after Relisha vanished.

Relisha Rudd (L), What she might look like today (R)

Beyonce’s Mom, Tina Knowles-Lawson , Gets Robbed Of $1M In Cash & Jewelry

The home of Beyoncé’s mother Tina Knowles-Lawson has been broken into most recently. The mother of Beyoncé and Solange Knowles’ vault containing millions of dollars’ worth of cash and jewelry was stolen, and the Los Angeles Police Department has opened an investigation.

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The home of Beyoncé’s mother Tina Knowles-Lawson has been broken into most recently. The mother of Beyoncé and Solange Knowles’ vault containing millions of dollars’ worth of cash and jewelry was stolen, and the Los Angeles Police Department has opened an investigation.

Around 10:30 a.m. on July 5, the event was reported at the fashion designer’s Hollywood mansion by “someone from [her] camp”; nevertheless, it is clear that Knowles was not present. Knowles’ residence has previously been targeted.

A man was detained in April after being accused of throwing rocks at her mailbox. No one was wounded, but her property was somewhat damaged, so she chose not to report it.

It’s been reported that the LAPD is investigating Mrs. Knowles-Lawson and ‘Snowfall’ star Damson Idris’s home that was burglarized Monday, July 3rd. This is possibly apart of a string of incidents. It was discovered that Idris’s home was victimized with $2000 of damage and a small safe was removed that contained about $500 worth inside.

Amtrak Train Derails At Union Station

The cars derailed in a tunnel headed into Union Station as it was arriving from Norfolk, Virginia.

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(Washington, DC) — Amtrak has suspended all services for a stretch along the East coast after two train cars derailed at Union Station in Washington, D.C. Services are on hold between D.C. and Richmond, Virginia after the incident happened just before 9 a.m. local time. The cars derailed in a tunnel headed into Union Station as it was arriving from Norfolk, Virginia. Fire officials reported no injuries and Amtrak says the train remained upright.

A conductor looks out from a stopped Amtrak train behind the location of a derailment near Union Station on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 in Washington. Two Amtrak train cars derailed, but upright, inside a tunnel near Union Station. D.C. Fire and EMS evaluated one passenger and no other injuries have been reported.