On today’s episode of “The Journey,” President Frederick talks with Dr. Jevay Grooms, Assistant Professor with the Department of Economics, and Dr. Michael Ralph, Chair and Professor in the Department of Afro-American Studies, about strategies to reimagine how our economies function and who they serve.
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A complex set of structural barriers have historically perpetuated racial and economic inequality. To properly understand these issues, it is imperative that Howard engage a wide range of expert scholars whose work unapologetically seeks to advance racial equity. On today’s episode of “The Journey,” President Frederick talks with Dr. Jevay Grooms, Assistant Professor with the Department of Economics, and Dr. Michael Ralph, Chair and Professor in the Department of Afro-American Studies, about strategies to reimagine how our economies function and who they serve.
Air Date: October 9, 2022
Trump, cemetery shooting, bad air quality and black bear captured.
The DOJ alleges when Trump’s time as president ended, boxes containing classified documents that he was not authorized to keep were transported to his Florida residence.
(Washington, DC) — The Department of Justice says former President Trump stored classified information including U.S. nuclear programs and defense and weapons capabilities. The DOJ unsealed the federal indictment of Trump a day after he announced he would become the first former President to face federal charges. Trump and his aide Walt Nauta face over three dozen counts in the indictment. The DOJ alleges when Trump’s time as president ended, boxes containing classified documents that he was not authorized to keep were transported to his Florida residence. The indictment also details two incidents in 2021 when Trump showed classified documents to others at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey.
The indictment also provides pictures of the dozens of boxes the classified documents were allegedly stored in. The DOJ says the boxes were stored in various locations at Mar-a-Lago including a ballroom, a bathroom, a shower, an office space, Trump’s bedroom and a storage room.
Trump said he is due in court Tuesday afternoon in Miami.
MIAMI (AP) — Donald Trump said Tuesday he’s been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate, igniting a federal prosecution that is arguably the most perilous of multiple legal threats against the former president as he seeks to reclaim the White House.
The Justice Department did not immediately publicly confirm the indictment.
Trump is currently in Bedminster, New Jersey. A person familiar with the situation who was not authorized to discuss it publicly said Trump’s lawyers were contacted by prosecutors shortly before he announced on his Truth Social platform that he had been indicted.
Trump said he is due in court Tuesday afternoon in Miami.
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The Cade Foundation is hosting a Race for the Family 5K to bring awareness to infertitly.
The Cade Foundation is hosting their Race for the Family 5K Run/Walk Sunday June 11th at the Lake Rio in Gaithersburg. For more information go to: www.raceforthefamily.com
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Councilmember Mel Franklin wants fathers and father figures to stand up for peace in the community.
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An official announcement is expected tomorrow by Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks.
House official stepped down from his position in Houston on May 26th. An official announcement is expected tomorrow by Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks.
According to Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods in a news conference Monday, a Florida mother was shot in front of her 9-year-old child by a neighbor.
Ajike Owens, 35, went to the door of her white female neighbor to address that the woman took her child’s iPad, threw it at him, and cracked the screen.
Police respond to what was labeled as a trespassing call, they found the mother of four suffering from a gunshot wound. She was taken to a nearby hospital where she died.
“I wish our shooter would have called us instead of taking actions into her own hands,” Woods said. “I wish Ms. Owens would have called us in the hopes we could have never gotten to the point at which we are here today.”
Civil Rights Attorney Benjamin Crump made it clear that the white woman yelled racial slurs at Owen’s children in a prior confrontation, before shooting and killing their mother.
Attorney Anthony D. Thomas, the family’s attorney said, “We need an arrest.” Thomas continues, “Make no mistake about it. We do support our sheriff. But at the same time, we want him to do the job that he promised that he would do, and we want swift justice.”
The Sheriff did mention that since 2021, deputies responded to over half a dozen calls in regards to a feud. Although the shooter has been identified, no arrest has been made yet.
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The Hyattsville Landover Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc are hosting their Sundresses and Cigars Fundraiser this Saturday
The Hyattsville/Landover Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. will be holding their Annual Summer Fundraiser Saturday, June 10thfrom 3pm to 10pm at Hennessy Creek in Brandywine. For more information go here:
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President Frederick talks with Dr. Andrea Hayes, the new chair of the Department of Surgery at Howard University College of Medicine and Howard University Hospital and the first woman to occupy this position.
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Some of our nation’s most renown and influential physicians have served as the chair of surgery at Howard University’s hospital and College of Medicine. From Charles R. Drew and LaSalle D. Leffall to Clive Callender and Edward Cornwell, the individuals who have held this position have left behind a strong legacy of medical innovation and social impact. On today’s episode of “The Journey,” President Frederick talks with Dr. Andrea Hayes, the new chair of the Department of Surgery at Howard University College of Medicine and Howard University Hospital and the first woman to occupy this position. Her skills and experience as a leading pediatric cancer surgeon are already empowering her to take the Department of Surgery to new levels of excellence.
Air Date: February 13, 2022
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Some member churches have disagreed with the church’s attitude toward same-sex marriage and the ordination of LGBTQ people as clergy.
The DC Housing Finance Agency is hosting a homeownership fair this Saturday June 3rd
In celebration of National Homeownership Month, DC Housing Finance Agency is hosting a Homeownership Fair Saturday, June 3rdfrom 10am to 3pm. Housing Fair attendees will be eligible for discounted interest rates. For more information go here:
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Join WHUR 96.3 in our 30-day challenge on Instagram! You may see some familiar faces and some new faces too. Come back to see what’s next.
DID YOU KNOW? It was in 1979 that President Jimmy Carter declared June as Black Music Month.
Join WHUR 96.3 in our 30-day challenge on Instagram! You may see some familiar faces and some new faces too. Come back to see what’s next.
1. Your favorite hip-hop song of all time
2. It’s not the summer until you hear this song…
3. A song that you love to hear live
4. Your favorite contemporary gospel song
5. Your favorite New Jack Swing song
6. A song that’s on the Cookout playlist
7. This song belongs on your Quiet Storm playlist
8. Your favorite love song
9. A cover that is better than the original
10. Your favorite song that tells a story.
11. A gospel song that feels like a secular song
12. Your favorite song from a soundtrack
13. A song from your favorite band.
14. A song you like with a number in the title
15. A song by an artist whose voice you love
16. Your favorite go-go song
17. A song that makes you happy
18. Your favorite traditional gospel song
19. Your favorite song by a female R&B singer
20. A song that brightens your mood
21. Your favorite old school song
22. A song you never get tired of hearing
23. A song that inspires you
24. Your Favorite song with a person’s name in the title
25. Your favorite song by a male R&B singer
26. When the DJ plays this song, it’s a guaranteed party
27. A song that makes you think of WHUR
28. Your favorite song to play while driving
29. An album cut that should have been a single
30. Your favorite song that tells a story
We’ll look at the impact of cigarette smoking and menthol-flavored cigarettes in he Black community.
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Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said there was no evidence the boy ever pointed the weapon at Chow or his son.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina gas station owner accused of chasing a 14-year-old boy from his store and fatally shooting him in the back will stay behind bars for now after his first court appearance Tuesday on a murder charge in the death.
Rick Chow thought the boy had shoplifted four bottles of water Sunday night from his Xpress Mart Shell station in Columbia, authorities said. But Cyrus Carmack-Belton put the bottles back in the cooler and was off the store’s property and running away when he was killed, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said.
A gun was found near the teen’s body and Chow’s son, who also was involved in the chase, told his father that Carmack-Belton was armed after the youth fell as he ran, according to the sheriff. But Lott said there was no evidence the boy ever pointed the weapon at Chow or his son.
Chow, who had a concealed weapons permit, was charged after an autopsy showed the middle school student was shot in the back and deputies spoke to witnesses and reviewed surveillance and other video, Lott said.
Chow was told his bond could not be set until he goes before a circuit court judge at a later date.
Roots For Life is hosting free seminars on healthy eating habits
Roots for Life is hosting free nutrition and lifestyle community seminars the 3rdSaturday of every month from 11am to 12pm at the SE Library – 403 7thStreet, SE. For more information go here:
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Neighborhoods in Fort Lincoln, Woodridge and should continue boiling water today before drinking or cooking with it.
Former President Jimmy Carter entered hospice care earlier this year.
LeBron answered questions about his future in basketball, saying, “We’ll see what happens going forward. I don’t know,” the Lakers star said during postgame interviews. “I’ve got a lot to think about, to be honest. Just for me personally going forward with the game of basketball.”
James has since taken to Instagram to fuel the rumors with a JAY-Z lyric, “I’m supposed to be #1 on everybody list. We’ll see what happens when I no longer exist.”
This isn’t the first time LeBron has turned to JAY-Z to express himself. After his Lakers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies and eliminated them from the NBA Playoffs last month (April 29), LeBron James referenced Jay-Z’s lyrics from his song “Trouble” from his comeback album Kingdom Come.
Lenny Kravitz regrets some of his old outfits. In a new interview, the 59-year-old rocker, who is known for his eccentric fashion choices, was asked if he ever regretted any of his styles.
Kravitz said, “It happens all the time. But who cares? You’re not going to grow if everything’s perfect all the time.”
Kravitz previously said that he credits the women in his life for influencing his unique style, including his grandmother, mother, the late actress Roxie Roker, aunts, and even some exes, like the actress ex-wife Lisa Bonet who he says inspired him to get a nose piercing.
The American Woman singer mentioned, “My friends were like, ‘Your mom’s going to freak.’ We were all nervous. She looked me up and down and said, ‘If you’re gonna wear that skirt, you got to change them shoes.”
Kravitz added, “One thing about my mother, she never judged anybody. She just loved.”
Tina Turner’s widower is planning to turn her Swiss estate into a museum dedicated to her life and work.
The ‘Simply The Best’ singer, whose death was confirmed last week, bought the 10-building waterfront retreat that overlooks Lake Zurich, with her husband Erwin Bach in 2021.
A Swiss newspaper says it “may now be used to showcase memorabilia from the superstar’s career.” The century-old, 260,000-square-foot property includes a pond, stream, swimming pool, and boat deck.
The late singer, the Tennessee schoolhouse she attended as Anna Mae Bullock called Flagg Grove School became a museum in 2014. According to The Guardian the museum “averaged 35,000 visitors a year before the coronavirus pandemic hit.”
Sonia Outlaw-Clark, the Executive Director, West TN Delta Heritage Center, Tina Turner Museum and Visit Brownsville TN told The Guardian that, “We learned when we were researching the school that her great-uncle – her great-grandfather’s brother – actually built the school and so that made it even more special because not only was it a part of her schooling but it was a part of her family legacy.”
No word on when the Swiss home will be opened to the public.
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Dozens of little girls in Prince George’s County were among the first to see Disney’s much anticipated remake “The Little Mermaid,” featuring Halle Bailey. They were all smiles and brimming with pride.
Hyattsville, Maryland (Friday, May 26, 2023) – With lots of oohs, ahhs, and giggles; dozens of young girls Thursday got to be among the first in the DMV to see Disney’s much anticipated “The Little Mermaid.”
The National Black Movie Association (NBMA) hosted a private screening at the Regal Hyattsville Royale Theater for members of the Crimson Heat Allstars, a Prince George’s County non-profit cheer, dance, and gymnastics group. The girls, ages 4 to 18-years-old, were dressed in Black to see Halley Bailey bring the Little Mermaid to life on the big screen. “It was so good. I liked the singing and when they finally kissed,” said 10-year-old Kayla. 
The Association asked all the girls to wear black to show their solidarity for diversity and inclusion efforts in the film industry. The NBMA is a non-profit organization providing services and programs for Black moviegoers, aspiring filmmakers, and youth. ‘I was so happy when my mom told me we were going to the movies and she bought me this pretty dress,” said 6-year-old Riley. “I really really liked Ariel. She’s so pretty and she sings really good. Plus seeing Ariel swim really fast in the water looked fun and I want to do that too,” added Riley.
“We were thrilled to sponsor a screening for the Crimson Heat Allstars. These national champion girls have traveled the country earning medals and awards as Black athletes. Representation in the media and film makes a difference in how our young ladies see themselves and that’s why the National Black Movie Association exists, ” said Founder and President Agnes Moss.
Crimson Heat Allstars Founder and Head Coach Veronica Burton is excited to close out the organization’s 23rd season with the symbolic film, The Little Mermaid. “The movie represents a need to use your voice and to have your voice heard no matter what space you occupy. Crimson Heat trains cheerleaders, but we also build emotionally responsible athletes. Possessing good character and having confidence is equally as important as winning competitions.”
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So far, about one-thousand people have been arrested in connection with the attack on the Capitol.
According to Deon Cole, Jay-Z, and Beyoncé can do anything they want with their money, and anyone who has a problem with their new $200 million mansion should try taking notes rather than shots.
TMZ asked Cole about the couple’s recent purchase of a Malibu pad, and he had advice for those who call the purchase excessive. Deon joked that for $200 million, the couple should have “automatic everything,” including an automatic “butt wiper.”
Designed by renowned Japanese architect Tadao Ando, Forbes says the Malibu, California estate is “the most expensive home in California’s history”.
Cole recognizes not everyone is happy about their choice with such a grand purchase, but says people who criticize them for their purchase should “get their life together.”
The couple is known for their many talents and business ventures contributing to their fortunes, from clothing brands to adult beverages. JAY-Z is worth $2.5 billion, and Beyoncé is on track to get a billion from her Renaissance Tour, the singer’s current worth is $500 million.
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Turner died Tuesday, after a long illness in her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland, according to her manager.
NEW YORK (AP) — Tina Turner, the unstoppable singer and stage performer who teamed with husband Ike Turner for a dynamic run of hit records and live shows in the 1960s and ’70s and survived her horrifying marriage to triumph in middle age with the chart-topping “What’s Love Got to Do With It,” has died at 83.
Turner died Tuesday, after a long illness in her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland, according to her manager. She became a Swiss citizen a decade ago.
“She was truly an enormously talented performer and singer,” tweeted Mick Jagger, whom Turner helped in shaping his own dynamic stage presence. “She was inspiring, warm, funny and generous. She helped me so much when I was young and I will never forget her.”
Few stars traveled so far — she was born Anna Mae Bullock in a segregated Tennessee hospital and spent her latter years on a 260,000 square foot estate on Lake Zurich — and overcame so much. Physically battered, emotionally devastated and financially ruined by her 20-year relationship with Ike Turner, she became a superstar on her own in her 40s, at a time when most of her peers were on their way down, and remained a top concert draw for years after.
With admirers ranging from Jagger to Beyoncé to Mariah Carey, Turner was one of the world’s most popular entertainers, known for a core of pop, rock and rhythm and blues favorites: “Proud Mary,” “Nutbush City Limits,” “River Deep, Mountain High,” and the hits she had in the ’80s, among them “What’s Love Got to Do with It,” “We Don’t Need Another Hero” and a cover of Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together.”
Her trademarks included a growling contralto that might smolder or explode, her bold smile and strong cheekbones, her palette of wigs and the muscular, quick-stepping legs she did not shy from showing off. She sold more than 150 million records worldwide, won 12 Grammys, was voted along with Ike into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991 (and on her own in 2021 ) and was honored at the Kennedy Center in 2005, with Beyoncé and Oprah Winfrey among those praising her. Her life became the basis for a film, a Broadway musical and an HBO documentary in 2021 that she called her public farewell.
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America’s Boating Club Potomac River has been educating the DMV about safe boating tips and techniques. For more information go here:
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We discuss juvenile crime and other law and order issues in Prince George’s County.
New infections in 13-to-24-year-olds dropped by a third.
The bomb squad was called in over fears the truck may have contained explosives, but none were found.
The first trailer for the upcoming musical reimagining of The Color Purple has dropped.
During CinemaCon, Oprah Winfrey said that director Blitz Bazawule‘s version was “not your mama’s Color Purple,” and from the looks of the first trailer, she wasn’t lying!
As producer of The Color Purple, Winfrey went on a detailed search for the best director to be a part of such an iconic film. Bazawule was noted as the fifth or sixth director to head this project. “The bar is so high… But first I read the script and said, ‘I see what [screenwriter] Marcus [Gardley] is trying to do here,’ and of course, I sat with Steven and Oprah and Scott Sanders and the Warner Bros. team, and it was clear they were really going to allow us to expand the canon of ‘The Color Purple,’ which first began with, ‘How do we create an internal headspace for Celie?’”
The film stars Halle Bailey as Nettie, and Fantasia Barrino plays the role of Celie, and the vocals…wow! In the trailer, we see some classic scenes from the 1985 film directed by Steven Spielberg. The film hits theaters on Christmas Day.
Must see TV” is HUR at Home music and more!! Angela Stribling’s introducing you to an emerging international artist who calls himself The Black Sinatra. Get to know Omar Wilson
Wilson gives us an inside at how his talent has been opening many doors and what we can expect to see in the future.
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The Ladies of Delta Sigma Theta are hosting their All White Affair Saturday June 3rd.
Creme de la Rouge All White Affair – Diner en Blanc Style is Saturday, June 3rdfrom 4pm to 8pm at Charles County Fair Grounds. Donations are accepted thru the Coalition for Stronger Community’s Inc.’s Paypal. For more information go here:
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Our Medical Monday conversation takes a look at the reports and the impact on the black community.
This week’s WHUR Community’s Choice is packed with free events happening around the DMV.
Mark your calendar. The 3rd Annual Fauquier County Juneteenth Freedom Festival is June 17th at Court House Square. www.fauquierjuneteenth.com
Phi Beta Sigma
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity is seeking applicants for its 2023 Michael Thaggard Scholarship. You must be an African American male student attending a Loudoun County Public School. www.rhokappasigma1914.org
Roots for Life
Take the right step to good health. Roots for Life is hosting free nutrition and Lifestyle seminars the 3rd Saturday of every month. www.rootsforlife.org
Housing Fair
Housing Options and Planning Enterprises is hosting its Annual Housing Fair June 3rd at the Temple Hills Community Center. www.hopefinancial.org
HBCU Alumni Alliance
Grab your sneakers and join the DC Metro HBCU Alumni Alliance for their 10th Annual 5k Run Walk and Community June 24th in Springfield. www.https:/bit.ly/DCHBCU5kRunWalk2023
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
Spread the word. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity is hosting a Men’s Health Forum June 10th at Reid Temple AME Church in Glendale. www.pul1906.org
Heart to Hand Father’s Day Event
Calling all dads. Heart to Hand, Inc. is hosting a ”He’s Heroic” Pre-Father’s Day event June 10th in Camp Springs. Come out for a day of food talk, and more. www.heisheroic.eventbrite.com
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.
Free Business Program
MT9dSIGN invites you to participate in a free pilot program on creating a business brand for entrepreneurs. The session is June 12th. info@mt9dsign.com
The Republican made the announcement this morning from his hometown of North Charleston.
Florida Republican Congressman Byron Donalds, who is Black, said the move makes no sense and is political.
The N-double-A-C-P also says Florida is openly hostile toward African-Americans, people of color and LGBTQ-plus individuals. President and CEO Derrick Johnson says we’re not backing down, and we encourage our allies to join us in the battle for the soul of our nation.
Florida Republican Congressman Byron Donalds, who is Black, said the move makes no sense and is political. He said groups should be focused on making sure people have the opportunity to achieve, arguing Florida is doing just that.
Halle Bailey was touched by her sister Chloe‘s kind words while discussing her role in the upcoming Disney live-action remake of ‘The Little Mermaid.’
Ahead of the film’s upcoming release, Halle Bailey stopped by the Tamron Hall Show to share her thoughts on the movie, and there was one moment that caught the attention of fans.
During their conversation, the host revealed she had a surprise message for the actress and singer from “someone special” — her older sister, Chloe Bailey. The young star was left in tears by the heartwarming message.
“Halle I love you so much,” Chloe began. “I am just so incredibly proud of you. I am the proudest sister in the entire world.” She continued: “Thank you for inspiring me. I’m so proud of you. I’m so happy the world gets to see your light, [which] [is] something that I’ve always seen since we were little girls. Just enjoy it.”
The Little Mermaid is set to hit theaters for everyone on May 26th, 2023.
