Honoring our mother’s on the eve of Mother’s Day weekend.
IN STUDIO:
Guest –
Dr. Melanye Maclin – Research and Development Dermatologist
Darius Baxter – Co-Founder, Good Projects
Plan for low cost high speed internet for low income citizens.
Gas prices continue to climb in the DC-metro area and so does Metro ridership.
If you are a driver, hearing that gas prices are rising dramatically is no surprise. While accounting for inflation, the daily average cost of gas in D.C. was higher Monday than it has been in the past seven years. The cheapest gas in the capital was $4.09 a gallon but the most expensive cost around a dollar more, according to GasBuddy a web based company that tracks gas prices.
GasBuddy says filling your tank costs almost 46 cents more per gallon than it did a month ago. The D.C.-area gas prices reflect the national increase in the cost of gasoline. Those high gas prices may be helping Metros’s ridership.
As gas prices climbed across the D.C. region in early March, more people hopped on Metro trains and buses, according to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. Transit officials say folks riding Metro-bus and rail more than doubled in March of 2022 compared to the same time last year. Metro-bus ridership is up near 60 percent. Rail travel jumped 124 percent compared to March of 2021.
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The Prince George’s County Memorial Library System and the Arts and Humanities Council has opened a new self-service library
Prince George’s County, the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System is opening a self-service pop-up library at National Harbor in collaboration with the Prince George’s Arts and Humanities Council (PGAHC). For more information go here:
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Virginia’s governor wants state workers to return to offices as pandemic numbers decrease.
Elrich discusses school security, politics and other issues.
She will be the first black woman and the first openly LGBTQ+ person to serve as the White House Press Secretary.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday named Karine Jean-Pierre to be the next White House press secretary, with incumbent Jen Psaki set to leave the role next week.
Biden is also bringing back longtime Democratic strategist Anita Dunn as his senior adviser. She had served in the Biden White House last year for several months after Biden was sworn into office.
“Karine not only brings the experience, talent and integrity needed for this difficult job, but she will continue to lead the way in communicating about the work of the Biden-Harris Administration on behalf of the American people,” Biden said in a statement praising Jean-Pierre, who has served as Biden’s principal deputy press secretary since Inauguration Day.
Psaki, who leaves the White House on May 13, praised her successor, noting the significance of the history-making appointment.
“She will be the first black woman and the first openly LGBTQ+ person to serve as the White House Press Secretary,” Psaki said. “Representation matters and she will give a voice to many, but also make many dream big about what is truly possible.”
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WHUR hosted the 10th annual WHUR-FedEx Military and First Responders Mothers Luncheon on Thursday.
The annual project which was halted during the coronavirus pandemic, was created to honor the mothers who serve our country and make so many sacrifices.
The years event was held at The Point DC and all of the service members in attendance were able to dine with a beautiful waterfront view.
The day included food and prize giveaway.
WHUR and FedEx have hosted the luncheon for more than a decade inviting active duty and veteran women from all of the different branches of the military to join us. WHUR’s very own Lorna Newton has been the MC for the event for over a decade. Newton, who is a veteran herself with a family full of service members, said that the event always touches her heart.
In addition to lunch each mom received carnations, a gift bag, along with WHUR and FedEx goodies. With the assistance of lovely local businesses like Lee’s Flower Shop and The Point DC, the event went off without a hitch.
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“I am honored and humbled to be returning to my Alma Mater, Howard University, to deliver this year’s Commencement address to the graduating Class of 2022 and their families,” said Henson. “Returning to Howard always feels like coming home, and I cannot wait to share this incredible moment with Howard students as they prepare to take the next step in their journeys to success.”
WASHINGTON – Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick, president of Howard University, announced today that alumna and Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe-winning actress, filmmaker, philanthropist and entrepreneur Taraji P. Henson will serve as the 2022 Commencement orator during the 154th Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 7, 2022. Henson, who was recently appointed by President Joe Biden to join the White House HBCU Initiative advisory board, will address the Class of 2022 and their families, University trustees, officers, faculty, staff and alumni. Howard University will confer upon Henson the honorary doctorate of humane letters.
“It is with great pleasure that the Howard University community will welcome alumna Taraji P. Henson back home to deliver the 2022 Commencement address,” said Dr. Frederick. “An accomplished actress and fierce champion for HBCUs and the African American community at large, Ms. Henson exemplifies the University tenets of excellence in truth and service. We could not be more excited to have her join us in celebrating the graduating Class of 2022.”
Henson is a 1995 graduate of what is now Howard University’s Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts. She is an award-winning actress, producer and director, a best-selling author, and a noted philanthropist and advocate of mental health services in the African American community through her foundation, the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation. She launched her foundation in 2018 to work toward eradicating the stigma around mental health issues in the African American community. The foundation, named in honor of her father, who suffered mental health challenges without resources or support, provides access to localized and Black culturally competent therapy resources sourced through a network of clinicians, service providers, counselors and thought leaders.
“I am honored and humbled to be returning to my Alma Mater, Howard University, to deliver this year’s Commencement address to the graduating Class of 2022 and their families,” said Henson. “Returning to Howard always feels like coming home, and I cannot wait to share this incredible moment with Howard students as they prepare to take the next step in their journeys to success.”
Henson holds numerous industry awards and nominations for her on-screen roles. In 2016, she was praised for her starring role as Katherine Johnson in the critically acclaimed drama film “Hidden Figures,” for which the cast received a Screen Actors Guild Award for outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture. In 2015, she began starring as Cookie Lyon in the Fox drama series “Empire,” for which she won a Golden Globe Award, received three Emmy nominations, won three BET awards, and became the first African American woman to win a Critics Choice Television Award for best actress in a drama series.
In 2005, Henson played opposite Terrance Howard in “Hustle & Flow,” for which the cast received a Screen Actors Guild Award for outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture. She also received nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for outstanding lead actress in a limited series or movie for her starring role in the Lifetime Television film “Taken from Me: The Tiffany Rubin Story” in addition to Academy Award, SAG Award and Critics Choice Award nominations for best supporting actress for her performance in David Fincher’s “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.” Henson has won numerous NAACP Image Awards for performances in television series and motion pictures, most recently for her performance as Miss Hannigan in NBC’s “Annie Live!” in 2021.
In Fall 2020, Henson launched her production company, TPH Entertainment, with producing partner Christine Conley, with a goal to create projects that challenge audiences to think differently and offer new perspectives and opportunities. TPH Entertainment has previously announced several projects, including “Two-Faced” with Bron Entertainment, which Henson will also direct, marking her feature film directorial debut. They also have “Time Alone” with Alessandro Camon and “Sorcerority,” which they will co-produce with Game Changer Films and Gabrielle Union’s I’ll Have Another Productions.
A New York Times best-selling author, Henson’s autobiography, titled “Around the Way Girl,” chronicled her rise to success, how she overcame adversity and the world-class instruction she received from Howard University. Henson is currently in production on Blitz Bazawule’s “The Color Purple,” where she will star as Shug Avery.
In early 2020, Henson launched her own haircare line, TPH by Taraji, which has won numerous awards from industry titans, including Allure, Essence, InStyle, Good Housekeeping, Marie Claire, SELF and more. She just announced her expansion into body care with BODY by TPH, offering affordably luxurious, clean, unapologetically self-indulgent products in the bath and body care space.
Access to Wholistic and Productive Living is offering free certification for Montgomery and Prince George’s residence.
Access to Wholistic and Productive Living, Inc. is currently offering its Maryland State Certified Community Health Worker Training curriculum to eligible residents of Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties. To register, visit here:
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What triggers depression and how can it be treated?
Did you assume the song was about a guy?
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Do you have your Real ID license yet?
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Bishop David Paul Moten is suing Ye after he claims Ye sampled one of his sermons
Do you think Bishop Moten will win this case?
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WHUR and FedEx are teaming up to treat 50 Military and First Responder Mom’s to lunch just in time for Mother’s Day
WHUR and FedEx are teaming up to host our Annual Military and First Responders Mother’s Day Luncheon Thursday, May 5th. We will treat 50 special ladies to a lavished lunch with lots of giveaways and gifts at a secret location.
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Chief Justice John Roberts called the leak an “egregious breach” of the court’s trust.
Chief Justice John Roberts called the leak an “egregious breach” of the court’s trust. An investigation is being launched to determine where the leak originated. Despite all that, Roberts said the draft decision being published by Politico won’t affect the court’s work.
DC Attorney General Karl Racine said his office “refused to let that corruption stand” in announcing the settlement.
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“The Department of State has determined that the Russian Federation has wrongfully detained U.S. citizen Brittney Griner,” a State Department official said to ESPN on Monday. “With this determination, the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Roger Carstens will lead the interagency team for securing Brittney Griner’s release.”
While officials did not specify the reasoning behind the reclassification, it now brings a sense of urgency to getting the 31-year-old Phoenix Mercury player back into the U.S. “Brittney has been detained for 75 days and our expectation is that the White House do whatever is necessary to bring her home,” Griner’s agent, Lindsay Kagawa Colas, said in a statement on Tuesday.
What do you think will need to be done to get Brittney Griner back into the U.S.? How much longer do you think she will be detained in Russia?
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Which chain makes your favorite chicken sandwich?
Before you assume anything, the network said the decision has nothing to do with Will’s slap that shook The Oscars.
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The Top Ladies of Distinction are hosting two events to address Mental Health Issues in the community
Mental Health Community Discussion Tuesday, May 3rdfrom 7:30pm to 9pm. Theme: Uncovering the Taboos: Let’s Talk About Mental Health. Part @ will be Sunday, May 15thfrom 2pm to 4pm. Theme: Teen Talk, Tips for Managing Daily Stressors. For more information and to register, go here:
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We hear from educators on the first day of National Teachers Appreciation Week.
LINK:
Guest:
Giani Clarkson – Teacher, Paul Charter School, Washington, DC
Paul Charter School Events
Children’s Hospital Mobile Station
Time: 10-4pm
Adress:
Address: 5800 Street NW
Washington DC 20011
Health & Wellness Fair
Date: May 21st
Time: 12-3pm
Free Admission:
Address: 5800 Street NW
Washington DC 20011
Sheila Carr-Spence – 40 years as a Mathematics Teacher
To commemorate, Washington Wizards’ Bradley Beal is partnering with Hoop For All to refurbish Banneker Recreation Center’s outdoor basketball courts where the nonprofit held its first sporting event in 2012. The new court will reopen with an Opening Day Celebration on Saturday, June 18, 2022.
Hoop For All Foundation is a Black-owned DC-based nonprofit that uses sports programming to provide communities with access to healthcare resources; namely, health care professionals, educational material, testing, and in-patient assistance.
To commemorate, Washington Wizards’ Bradley Beal is partnering with Hoop For All to refurbish Banneker Recreation Center’s outdoor basketball courts where the nonprofit held its first sporting event in 2012. The new court will reopen with an Opening Day Celebration on Saturday, June 18, 2022.
“Thanks to Beal, we have an opportunity to remodel a court that has gradually deteriorated in quality over the years,” shared Vice President Kiera “KB” Thomas. “With this partnership, DC residents – particularly those in Ward 1 – can have a revamped outdoor space to socialize and stay active. Beal is the first of many athletes we plan to partner with. While the start of our journey is in DC, we plan to expand to other cities as well.”
Outside of basketball, Beal is sponsoring Hoop For All for a variety of other reasons. Founded by Howard University alumni, Beal’s brothers and parents went to HBCUs. As a former biology major at the University of Florida, he is highly interested in health and finds ways to support Black-owned businesses. Additionally, the basketball star was drafted the same year Hoop For All was founded and evidently, both parties have continued to leave an imprint on the city.
During the grand reopening, Hoop For All will provide free healthcare screenings and present scholarships to high school seniors attending HBCUs in the Fall. Most recently, Beal took 50 RBHS students on a college tour of Howard University in February 2020 and won the 2018-19 NBA Cares Community Assist Award primarily for his work with RBHS.
Additionally, Hoop For All will host their 10th annual Hoop For Hope Basketball Tournament at Banneker on September 10th, 2022 to support in-need cancer patients and increase awareness around prevention and treatment. Last year’s tournament featured a special guest appearance by three-time NBA All-Star Steven Francis.
Since its inception, Hoop For All has given away over $17,000 towards patient assistance and scholarships. The organization has hosted roughly 17 programs and events and has provided health education resources to over 5,000 DC residents.
“We started Hoop For All in 2012 as Sophomores in our dorms at Howard University and have seen tremendous growth since then,” said President Ayokunle “Ayo” Amoo. “It’s been such a privilege to rally the community together around both sport and health. And to see our impact on patients and their families has been nothing short of amazing.”
The 10-year-old organization has also dedicated its efforts toward mentoring students, athletes, and youth on the importance of health education, physical activity, community outreach, and entrepreneurship.
The donation link for the 10th Annual Hoop for Hope can be found below:
https://fundly.com/hoopforhope
Follow Hoop For All on social media at @hoopforall.
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The Real Housewives of Atlanta premiered Season 14 on Bravo Sunday night.
It was a fun light-hearted intro episode and it was nice to have our favorite Georgia peaches back on screen.
Sheree is back and still with Tyrone.
Ms. Whitfield is back! She is still dating Tyrone and he is out of jail!
Marlo has new edges and a new business!
Marlo’s new business certainly caught a lot of shade in the season premiere
Kenya’s daughter is adorable!
Kenya’s daughter, Brooklyn, with estranged-husband Marc Daly is growing up right before our eyes and it is the cutest thing.
Drew’s husband is still wilding?!
New season, but Drew Sidora’s husband is up to the same antics — this time around Drew revealed that she packed her kids up and left at one point after discovering troubling texts between him and his assistant.
They also found burger wrappers that look like they are from the 1950’s or 60’s.
If you found decades old fries in the wall of your home are you keeping it or throwing it out?
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She said, “We love everybody so much that we wouldn’t toy with it but I do think that you deserve a surprise. I feel like everything is just so planned so we see it before it happens and we see the process right after it happens. We deserve spontaneity.”
Is Kelly alluding to something being in the works?
In addition to entering to win $2k, there are still some pretty cool and nice gifts you can get your mom to show her how special she is.
Perfume
Custom Drink Thermos
Books
Spa Day
Gift-card to her favorite restaurant
Edible Arrangement
Flowers
Keys’ company, Keys Soulcare, is introducing its first color cosmetics collection in collaboration with E.l.f. Beauty.
On Monday (May 2), Keys will debut the collection by wearing it at the Met Gala.
Lip balm, cheek tints, and brow gel are among them.
What is your favorite beauty products or brand?
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Megan received the key to her hometown of Houston, Texas with May 2 being named “Megan Thee Stallion” day.
The day is significant as May 2nd is also the birthday of Megan’s late mother and grandmother.
“Megan Thee Stallion has an extraordinary entertainment career, but we wanted to honor her for what she does offstage to lift people’s lives in underserved communities,” Houston mayor Sylvester Turner said while presenting Megan with the key to the city. Among other things, she was lauded for founding the Pete and Thomas Foundation in 2021.
The charity was founded in memory of her father, Joseph Pete Jr., and mother, Holly Thomas.
Megan spoke about the inspiration and influence her mother and grandmother have had on her life. “I don’t know what kind of lady I would be if granny didn’t raise me to be so kind and so giving,” said Megan.
What do you think Megan Thee Stallion should do to commemorate her day in Houston?
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Howard University Hospital is conducting a Covid study and are looking for volunteers
If you or someone in your family has had COVID or are feeling the long term effects of COVID, you might be able to help health officials better understand more about long COVID and how to treat it. Learn how by participating in a study . For more information go here:
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