According to CNBC, As of March 2nd, 2022, The Shubert Organization’s Cort Theatre on Broadway is renamed The James Earl Jones Theater after the 91 year old, EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) winner, legendary thespian James Earl Jones.
According to CNBC, As of March 2nd, 2022, The Shubert Organization’s Cort Theatre on Broadway is renamed The James Earl Jones Theater after the 91 year old, EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) winner, legendary thespian James Earl Jones.
On Wednesday, The Shubert Organization issued a press release announcing their decision to name the 110 year old theatre after James Earl Jones, with remarks from the Shubert CEO and James Earl Jones.
“The Shubert Organization is so incredibly honored to put James—an icon in the theatre community, the Black community, and the American community—forever in Broadway’s lights,” said Robert E. Wankel, Shubert CEO and board chair. “That James deserves to have his name immortalized on Broadway is without question.”
Jones shared his gratitude for the honor, “For me, standing in this very building 64 years ago at the start of my Broadway career, it would have been inconceivable that my name would be on the building today,” said the legendary actor. “Let my journey from then to now be an inspiration for all aspiring actors.”
The press release reported, “Mr. Jones’s Broadway career began in 1957, and in 1958 Mr. Jones played his first role at the Cort Theatre in Sunrise at Campobello. Over the following six-and-a-half decades Mr. Jones rose to star in countless stage and screen productions (including twenty-one Broadway shows), becoming one of a small number of lifetime “EGOT” (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) winners. Mr. Jones’s Tony awards include Best Actor in a Play for The Great White Hope (1969) and Fences (1987), as well as a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017. He has additionally won seven Drama Desk Awards and has been awarded the National Medal of Arts and the Kennedy Center Honor.”
According to New York Post, this honor is a full circle moment as The Cort is where Jones made his debut in 1958’s “Sunrise at the Campobello.”
The outlet reported that Jones joins a rare group of actors with Broadway theaters taking their names: Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne, Ethel Barrymore and Edwin Booth. Most theaters named after producers and financial investors.
(Louisville, KY) — The former Kentucky officer charged in connection with the deadly botched raid involving Breonna Taylor has been found not guilty. Brett Hankison testified he fired ten times because he thought two other cops were being executed. Those two have already been cleared in Taylor’s death. Hankison was charged with endangering neighbors by firing the shots. Police were looking for Taylor’s ex-boyfriend in connection with drug charges in the 2020 raid. Taylor’s current boyfriend at the time shot at police when they burst into Taylor’s apartment. Taylor was killed by police bullets when they returned fire.
(Washington, DC) — Renters in the District could soon get some help if they fall behind on their rent. The D.C. Council voted yesterday to halt evictions if tenants owe less than 600-dollars. It was a unanimous vote and it’s now awaiting Mayor Muriel Bowser’s signature before becoming official.
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Ten people were taken to hospitals, including several people with serious injuries, after an explosion and fire at a Maryland apartment building Thursday morning, a fire official said.
Firefighters responded around 10:30 a.m. after 911 callers reported an explosion at the four-story building in Silver Spring, less than a mile north of Washington, D.C., Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service Chief Scott Goldstein said during a news conference.
Charred rubble is seen after an apartment building collapsed after an explosion this morning in Silver Spring, Md., Thursday, March, 3, 2022. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service reports that multiple people were critically hurt in the fire that started at about 10:30 a.m. at a four-story building at the Friendly Garden Apartments in Silver Spring, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Crews arriving on the scene found significant fire and evidence of an explosion, Goldstein said. They immediately went to work battling the flames and helped several people get out before the building was completely consumed by fire and there was a collapse, he said. Crews brought 10 people to local hospitals, he said. Several people had serious injuries and others had injuries that were more minor, he said.
There were still pockets of fire in the building after noon, he said. People were evacuated from adjacent buildings and he said the structural damage could be significant. Crews were searching the buildings a second time to make sure no one was missed.
It’s not known how many people are unaccounted for and how many people will be displaced, Goldstein said.
It’s not clear where the fire began and too early to say how it started, he said.
About 150 personnel from across the region responded to battle the blaze, Goldstein said.
“It’s kind of scary looking at the extent of the explosion and it’s hard not to imagine the impact it’s had on people,” Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich said. “It’s definitely a tough day.”
WASHINGTON – Howard University is pleased to welcome alumnus Congressman Gregory W. Meeks as the orator for the 2022 Charter Day Convocation on Friday, March 4 at 11 a.m. in Cramton Auditorium. Charter Day Convocation is open to the public.
Each year, the Charter Day Convocation ceremony commemorates the signing of Howard’s federal charter on March 2, 1867, establishing Howard as a university. Meeks is focused on revitalizing the economy, creating jobs and enhancing the resiliency of New York’s 5th District’s transportation, housing and environmental infrastructure, which were hit hard by Superstorm Sandy.
Throughout his tenure in Congress, Meeks has fought to make New York City accessible and full of opportunity for all New Yorkers. One result of Meeks’ tireless efforts came to fruition in April of 2017, at the groundbreaking ceremony of the “Crossing at Jamaica Station.” The housing and retail project, which will bring approximately 4,000 construction jobs to Jamaica, N.Y., includes hundreds of new affordable residential units. To make this crucial economic development possible, Meeks secured $21 million in federal tax credits.
Meeks, now in his 13th term, has devoted his energy and skill to serving one of the most diverse constituencies in the nation. His efforts on behalf of his district, New York City and New York state, and the nation as a whole have earned Meeks the respect of his constituents, New Yorkers, and Democrats and Republicans alike. He is known for being an effective, principled and common-sense leader. As a fervent supporter of the Affordable Care Act enacted under President Obama, Meeks believes that it should be enhanced. Meeks is also part of the forward-thinking, pro-growth Democratic members who comprise the New Democrat Coalition (NDC), the largest ideological caucus in Congress.
Additionally, Congressman Meeks is chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, the first black Member of Congress to serve as chair of that committee. Meeks is a multilateralist with decades of experience in foreign policy. He believes that the United States should build coalitions around our interests and work with other countries to build a stable and prosperous future.
Key provisions in the Wall Street reform law – including its stress testing requirement, the creation of the Office of Minority and Women Inclusion at the financial regulatory agencies, and the requirement that U.S. public companies who use natural resources to report their due diligence in stamping out conflict minerals – were co-authored by Meeks and remain in the law today. Meeks introduced a bill that would require government contractors and public companies to submit data on the racial, ethnic and gender composition of their corporate boards.
Meeks is a member of the Allen AME Church in St. Albans, New York and a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. As a huge sports fan, Meeks enjoys watching the New York Knicks, the New York Giants and the New York Mets. He is married to Simone-Marie Meeks and has three daughters – Ebony, Aja and Nia-Aiyana.
The March 4 convocation sets the stage for this year’s Charter Day Virtual Celebration. Traditionally a black-tie gala, the virtual celebration will be a fundraising event with the proceeds supporting financial aid for Howard students.
In compliance with the District of Columbia’s Vaccination DC policy, all guests ages 12 years and older are required to show proof of vaccination to enter Cramton Auditorium.
For Cramton Auditorium COVID-19 protocol and livestream information, go to www.howard.edu/charterday.
According to Showbiz Cheat Sheet, this season fans can expect new cast members including ‘The Chi’s’ Rolando Boyce as a Chucalissa native named Julian, Miracle Watts as a woman involved with Diamond and Jhonni Blaze told The Breakfast Club she was involved with the show.
Tune in to watch the new season of P-Valley, streaming exclusively on STARZ+
According to VIBE, The 15th ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards will honor Nia Long, Aunjanue Ellis, Quinta Brunson and Chanté Adams.
According to Variety, ESSENCE CEO Caroline Wanga released a statement saying, “For 15 years, our Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards has heralded the strengths and accomplishments of Black women who are making an impact in Hollywood. This year — as we highlight the Black Cinematic Universe — our four honorees each exemplify the power, life and joy that is a direct reflection of our community. We are also thankful for our partners for supporting our vision as we continue to shine a light on the beauty and resilience of Black women everywhere.”
Nia Long is an American actress most known for her roles in the ‘Friday’ franchise, ‘Love Jones,’ the ‘Best Man Holiday’ franchise, ‘Boyz N The Hood,’ and ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel Air.’
Quinta Brunson is an American comedian and writer most known for her self-produced Instagram series ‘Girl Who Has Never Been on a Nice Date,’ work with BuzzFeed, and creator, executive producer, and actress on ABC’s ‘Abbot Elementary’
Aunjanue Ellis is an American actress, writer, and producer most known for her roles in ‘Notorious,’ ‘Ray’, ‘If Beale Street Could Talk,’ ‘When They See Us,’ and most recently ‘King Richard’
Chanté Adams is an American actress most known for her roles in ‘Roxanne Roxanne,’ ‘The Photograph,’ ‘Bad Hair,’ and ‘A Journal For Jordan’
The annual awards honors the contributions of Black women entertainers, actresses, and creators in the entertainment industry. This year’s host is Damson Idris of ‘Snowfall.’
Tune into the The Black Women in Hollywood awards airing on Essence.com March 28 starting at 7 p.m. ET/ 4 p.m. PT.
Reported by Variety, preceding the award show on March 25, ESSENCE will continue their ESSENCE Hollywood House. The live experience features actors, executives, journalists, and other creatives in the industry. “ESSENCE Hollywood House provides Black creatives – aspiring and established – with a platform to educate, collaborate and empower one another with a purpose,” a quote from the ESSENCE website. Essence Hollywood House will stream on Essence.com.
According to TMZ, after nearly two years of marriage, Raymond Santana of the Exonerated Five has filed to divorce his wife TV personality of ‘Flavor of Love,’ Chandra”Deelishis” Davis.
According to TMZ, after nearly two years of marriage, Raymond Santana of the Exonerated Five has filed to divorce his wife TV personality of ‘Flavor of Love,‘ Chandra”Deelishis” Davis.
The couple met through an introduction from Kandi Burrus. Kandi Burruss posted a photo on Instagram of her attending Davis and Santana’s wedding in June of 2020, “Congratulations @santanaraymond & @iamsodeelishis!!!!! I’m so happy for y’all & Im happy to say that I had a little something to do with this love connection!” This is confirmed by Santana’s 2019 Instagram post caption, “Shout out my girl @kandi ..thank you for introducing me to my future @iamsodeelishis. I never got the chance to express my gratitude. So thank you.” This was posted after the separated couple’s engagement.
Unfortunately, the former couple was described by Santana as “irretrievably broken with no hope of reconciliation.”
On March 3rd, Davis posted a photo on Instagram with the original caption, “I married a narcissist who is a COMPLETE liar and a cheat and I’m finally ready to speak my truth…stay tuned. #GlovesOff,” according to a screenshot posted by The Shade Room. The post has since been edited to read: “Today I appear to be in myself but I’m not ALONE.”
Santana has since deleted all photos featuring Davis and has posted a bathroom mirror selfie with the caption, “Can I trust you?”
State of the Union. President Biden delivering his first to a nervous, unsettled and at times, divided nation. We’re analyzing the speech from last night. What he said. What he didn’t say and what it all means.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Judiciary Committee said Wednesday that confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson will begin March 21, keeping the Senate on track for a possible final vote next month.
Sen. Dick Durbin, the committee chairman, announced the hearing schedule on Wednesday as Jackson was holding her first meetings with senators on Capitol Hill. Jackson met in the morning with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky. She planned to see Durbin and the committee’s top Republican, Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, in the afternoon.
As is tradition, the hearings will last four days, with opening statements March 21 and testimony and questioning the next two days. The fourth day will include testimony from outside witnesses.
If confirmed, Jackson would be the first Black woman to serve as a justice in the court’s 200-plus year history. Breyer has said he won’t leave the bench until this summer, when the court’s session is over, but Democrats are still moving quickly, taking no chances in case there is any shift in a 50-50 Senate where Vice President Kamala Harris provides the deciding vote.
During an interview with E!’sDaily Pop, Usher confessed that he had the chance to date late R&B singer, Aaliyah.
“I’ve never told anybody this,” he admitted. “Somebody that I was really good friends with that I wish that I would have taken more serious—’cause she was a really, really close friend of mine for a small amount of time and then we just kinda disconnected—it was Aaliyah.”
According to Rap Up, Usher is in a relationship with the mother of his two kids, Jenn Goicoechea. They recently had a baby boy in October. Usher is also the father to two sons, Usher and Naviyd, with ex-wife Tameka Foster.
In Aaliyah was briefly married to R. Kelly in 1994-1995 and famously dated Damon Dash in 2000.
Catch Usher in his 2nd Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live venue at Park MGM.
The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit arrested a 17-year-old male from Washington, DC, in connection with the recent murder of 71-year-old Abdul Rauf Khan of Springfield, VA. The suspect is charged as an adult.
On February 26, 2022, at approximately 5:30 pm, patrol officers responded to the 3700 block of Dunlap Street for a welfare check. The victim was located outside in a roadway suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He died several hours later at a hospital.
The preliminary investigation revealed Khan was operating as a rideshare driver at the time of the murder. His car was also stolen.
On March 1, 2022, officers conducted a traffic stop on the victim’s stolen vehicle at the intersection of Garrett A. Morgan Boulevard and Central Avenue in Landover. There were three occupants inside of the car at the time of the stop – two juveniles and one adult. They were all taken into custody.
The 17-year-old male charged with Khan’s murder confessed to shooting the victim during a carjacking. The preliminary investigation revealed Khan picked up the 17-year-old as a fare in Washington DC. Detectives continue to investigate whether he was alone with the victim at the time of the murder. He is charged with first degree murder and carjacking. He’s in the custody of the Department of Corrections on a no-bond status.
Jennifer Hudson has landed her own daytime talk show.
Her show will be titled, The Jennifer Hudson Show.
It will debut in the Fall and will air on Fox TV stations.
In a statement Jennifer said, people from around the world have been a part of my journey-twenty years ago- I’m so ready to join their journey as we sit down and talk about the things that inspire and move us all.
What is your current favorite talk show? What is your all-time favorite talk show?
The love of basketball sent a Prince George’s County man to Ukraine to live out his dream. But the Russian invasion briefly turned his dream into a nightmare.
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Upper Marlboro, MD (Tuesday, March 1, 2022) – Mike and Pam Morgan are counting the hours until their 31-year-old son Maurice Creek makes a safe return home from war torn Ukraine. He’s been in the Russian invaded country playing basketball, but his sports dream quickly turned into a nightmare last Thursday.
“We don’t watch a lot of news so when I got a call that the war was underway in Ukraine my heart sank,” said Pam Morgan. She alerted her husband and they quickly called their son (Maurice) to tell him that he needed to get a flight and get out of Ukraine. Unfortunately, it was too late. The airports had already been targeted and roadways were flooded.
“He told us that his coach advised them to wait it out in their apartments. I said we need a plan B and I started frantically making calls to get my son home.” Creek was able to get a ride out of Mykolav,Ukraine on Tuesday.
While Maurice Creek, is still not back to his Upper Marlboro, Maryland home; he has been able to safely get to Budapest, Hungary. Creek is scheduled to fly into Dulles International Airport Thursday.
The Morgans say they had been working for weeks to get their son out of Ukraine. But the Municipal Basketball Club in Mykolav, Ukraine wanted Creek to stay because he was helping them to win games. The Morgans believe the team focused more on winning games than her son’s safety.
While the Morgans are thankful for a happy ending to their nightmare, they say the ordeal has left them emotionally and financially drained. They have set up a GoFund me page https://gofund.me/d8995725 and other accounts to help with expenses. Their Zelle and CashApp account number is 240-705-2933.
If you’ve seen 50 Cent’s social media lately, he’s not happy with the Starz network. The rapper, factory, and producer indicated that things were so bad that he was leaving the network.
“They renewed High Town, and FORCE is the highest-rated show they have in limbo,” 50 said in a recent Instagram post. “If I told you how much dumb sh*t I deal with over here, you would think they all went to school on a small yellow bus.” He later posted for his team to pack up everything and take the G-Unit Film and TV sign down from their offices.
Fif’s G-Unit Films and TV company produce the Top 4 programs in African-American households with Force, Raising Kanan, BMF, and Power: Ghost.
Do you believe that 50 will really leave Starz?
Former Marvel shows that were once seen on Netflix will be moving over to Disney Plus.
On March 16, Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Iron Fist, Luke Cage, The Punisher, Defenders, and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. will be moving to Disney Plus.
Before you ask, I don’t know whether that means new episodes are on the way.
As an added bonus, parental controls will need to be updated because of the more violent content in the shows.
Do you think Disney Plus will add new episodes? Which show do you think will get new episodes first?
After a date night in New York Cardi B and her husband Offset made a restaurant waitstaff very happy.
According to Page Six, the couple dined at Brooklyn Chop House and left a $1,400 tip along with their $3,000 meal.
To show that it wasn’t just hype, they even took a photo with the owner of the restaurant for his Instagram Story.
What’s the largest tip you’ve ever left at a restaurant?
Aretha Franklin’s 15 year-old granddaughter, Grace Franklin tried out for “American Idol” which premiered on Sunday.
In her interview for the show, Grace said, “I was really close with my grandma. I got to see her all the time. I used to travel with her a lot. . . I don’t think I could fully grasp that she was known worldwide cause to me she was always just Grandma”
Grace underwhelmed the judges with her version of Lauryn Hill’s “Killing Me Softly” but they gave her another shot and she sang her grandma’s song, “Ain’t No Way”
https://youtu.be/_-w15cQwIgI
While she won Katy Perry over, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan both agreed that she is extremely talented, but needs time to develop her voice.
Lionel said, “I’m going to talk to you as Uncle Richie, and your grandmother talking to me her line was, ‘if you’re not ready for me baby, don’t come near me.’ Now, you’re 15, you’ve got the family lineage, what we need now is time and some work to get it up to par. OK?”
What song would you sing if you were auditioning for “American Idol”
The stars came out for Harry Belafonte’s 95th birthday fundraiser on Tuesday evening. The event was held at Town Hall in Manhatten and featured musical performances and the presentation of the Harry Belafonte Social Justice Awards.
Proceeds benefitted Harry’s social justice organization, Sankofa.org, which according to its mission is an effort to, ‘educate, motivate, and activate artists and allies in service of grassroots movements and equitable change.’
Alicia Keys, Whoopi Goldberg, Spike Lee, Alfre Woodard, as well as Harry’s daughter, Gina, who is the co-founder of Sankofa, were present along with her daughter Maria.
Belafonte released a statement saying, ‘I am honored that so many are coming together to celebrate my birthday, life, and legacy,’ the entertainer began. ‘I founded Sankofa.org alongside my daughter Gina and Raoul Roach to create additional space for artists and allies to collaborate to garner an artistic approach to the needs of our disenfranchised communities, to use art as a tool to educate messages of hope and to encourage and energize the public to become engaged. One heart, one mind, one soul.’
“How Stella Got Her Groove Back” is full of Terry McMillan’s signature humor, heart, and insight. More than a love story, it is ultimately a novel about how a woman saves her own life—and what she must risk to do it.”
“From TheNew York Times-bestselling author of The Mothers, a stunning new novel about twin sisters, inseparable as children, who ultimately choose to live in two very different worlds, one black and one white.”
“A striking and surprising debut novel from an exhilarating new voice, Such a Fun Age is a page-turning and big-hearted story about race and privilege, set around a young black babysitter, her well-intentioned employer, and a surprising connection that threatens to undo them both.”
“A funny and profound story about family in all its strange forms, joyful and hard-won vulnerability, becoming who you’re supposed to be, and the limits of love.”
“This is the dramatic story of an atrocity inflicted on generations of women, men, and children—the violent and capricious separation of families—and the war they waged to simply make lives with the people they loved. Written by one of today’s most exciting thinkers and writers, The Water Dancer isa propulsive, transcendent work that restores the humanity of those from whom everything was stolen.”
March is National Women’s History Month, here’s some facts about how it came to be. According to the official site for National Women’s History Month, the celebration began as a week organized by the school district of Sonoma, California, in 1978. It was then declared a month-long holiday for March of 1987 only and the annual celebration of Women’s History Month officially began in 1995.
According to History.com, the National Women’s History Alliance selects an annual focus for Women’s History Month. This year’s theme is “Women Providing Healing, Promoting Hope.” This theme is “both a tribute to the ceaseless work of caregivers and frontline workers during this ongoing pandemic and also a recognition of the thousands of ways that women of all cultures have provided both healing and hope throughout history.”
We celebrate Women’s History Month because it’s a “dedicated month to reflect on the often-overlooked contributions of women to United States history. From Abigail Adams to Susan B. Anthony, Sojourner Truth to Rosa Parks, the timeline of women’s history milestones stretches back to the founding of the United States.”
This month commemorates the strength, resilience, and determination of all women.
Here’s 5 inspiring quotes from women who are making history now:
Kamala Harris, the first African American and woman to be vice-president of the United States
“There will be people who say to you, ‘You are out of your lane.’ They are burdened by only having the capacity to see what has always been instead of what can be. But don’t you let that burden you.”
Michelle Obama, the first Black first lady of the United States.
“You should never view your challenges as a disadvantage. Instead, it’s important for you to understand that your experience facing and overcoming adversity is actually one of your biggest advantages.
Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman to be nominated on the highest court in the nation — the Supreme Court.
“I must begin these very brief remarks by thanking God for delivering me to this point in my professional journey. My life has been blessed beyond measure and I do know that one can only come this far by faith.”
Marsai Martin, 17-year-old actress on ‘Black-ish,’ founder of Genius Productions, and businesswoman
“You’re gonna get a lot of nos more than yeses, but you have to find the right people who trust in you and believe in you and will continue to work with you because you’ve got potential.”
Kizzmekia Corbett, a senior research fellow who worked on the COVID-19 Vaccine.
“If you can unwind and be true to who you are, it helps to reckon with things. My team is responding to the world’s most devastating global pandemic in the last hundred years. And so, there’s something to be said about knowing who you are.”
When it comes to staying in shape,most people think about exercising, eating right and taking care of your health. That could also apply to your career. How can you keep it moving forward, keep it fit and healthy? As we recognize Women’s History Month, we’re talking to women about their careers and how they can make their own history when it comes to their career goals.
Diddy’s son, actor Quincy Brown, has accused a JetBlue pilot of assault.
In a social media video, Quincy alleges that he was assaulted after the airline claimed that a bag he was traveling with didn’t fit. According to Quincy, the bag that “damn near fit in his pocket,” was being held by his assistant and he was already on the plane.
When Quincy asked for his bag he alleges the pilot wouldn’t let him take the bag on the plane and began shouting obscenities to Quincy and then got physical.
“Everything was just uncalled for,” said Quincy in the two-minute video. “I never had no pilot put no hands on me.”
JetBlue hasn’t commented on the situation.
Remy Ma has officially launched her female battle rap league Chrome 23.
The league’s inaugural event, Queens Get The Money, launched Sunday on YouTube and the league’s website.
Participants included a who’s who of female battle rappers like Yoshi G, Pristavia, Casey Jay, Ms. Hustle, QB Black Diamond, and more.
As a special bonus, Remy’s longtime nemesis, Lady Luck was in attendance. The two squashed their longstanding beef at the event.
Who is your top battle rapper these days? What makes a good battle rapper?
(Washington, DC) — Metropolitan Police say a number of streets around the U.S. Capitol will be off limits later today as security is stepped up for the State of the Union speech. Starting at 5:00 p.m. street closures will be implemented in order to secure the area for the arrival of officials and President Biden. The U.S. Capitol Police say the road closures around the Capitol building are consistent with previous road restrictions and are not in reaction to a possible truck and vehicle convoy. The restrictions will remain in place into the overnight hours when police will begin to roll back road closures.
(Washington, DC) — A growing number of Republicans plan to skip President Biden’s State of the Union address tonight. They don’t believe a COVID test should be required to enter the House chamber. Senator Marco Rubio said he did not have the time to take a COVID test and added he only gets tested if he’s sick. Texas Congressman Chip Roy said in a statement he refuses to be part of what he called “political theater” and will not attend. Republican House members Mary Miller, Bob Good, Matt Rosendale and Andrew Clyde have also announced they will skip Biden’s speech.
Tennis star Naomi Osaka is coming to Fortnite.
On March 3, the tennis phenom will be a part of the battle royal and will have two different playing skins.
One outfit will reflect her tennis background and the other skin is being called, “dark princess.”
As a bonus, Osaka will be showcasing her character on Tuesday at 7 pm on Twitch.
Are you a fan of Fortnite? Which celebrity is your favorite on Fortnite?
Jay-Z has just been named hip-hop’s highest-paid artist with a whopping $470 million.
The list was made by compiling the 2021 pretax income of hip-hop artists before having to give fees to agents, managers, and living expenses.
Ye came in second at $250 million thanks to his Yeezy fashion endeavors.
Diddy, Khaled, and Drake also made the list.
Believe it or not, Wiz Khalifa landed in the Top 5 thanks to his Khalifa Kush cannabis business.
What are your thoughts on the list? Who surprised you on the list?
Because of Russia’s attack on the Ukraine, several states have banned the sale of Russian vodka.
Governors in Utah, New Hampshire, Ohio, and Pennsylvania all have ordered the removal of Russian vodka from store shelves in their states.
“Utah stands in solidarity with Ukraine and will not support Russian enterprises, no matter how small the exchange,” said Utah Governor Spencer Cox.
While many brands of vodka may have Russian names a majority of them aren’t manufactured in Russia.
Do you like this stance will make a difference? What other sanctions would you like to see made?
Dame Dash, entrepreneur and record label executive for Roc-A-Fella alongside Jay-Z and Kareem Burke, is open to the idea of a Roc-A-Fella biopic.
After the release of Coodie & Chike’s docu-series ‘Jeen-Yuhs’ about the rise of rapper Kanye West’s career, Dame Dash is highly sought after for his reaction to the Netflix series. The first two episodes of the docu-series chronicle West’s hustle to be a signed rapper at Roc-A-Fella, Dash was the executive to do so eventually in 2002.
In a recent interview with theJasmineBRAND, Dash revealed that the biopic about the label would have to be done on his terms.
“There’s a time and a place for everything,” The executive said. “So, if the time and the place is a place I don’t own and a time that I don’t enjoy, then I’m not doing it. But on my terms, I’m gonna do everything. But it’s got to be on my terms or it doesn’t get done.” Dash says plainly. He also added that the actor who plays him must be “superiorly cool.”
The 53rd annual NAACP Awards aired on Sunday night, February 27, and it was a night to remember. If you missed it, here were some of the highlights.
The NAACP Awards celebrates the contributions of people of color in entertainment, music, literature, and film. The ceremony was hosted by Black-ish star Anthony Anderson for the ninth time in a row. He also took home Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series for his role as Dre Johson on ABC’s ‘Black-ish,’ this was his eight consecutive win. Anderson shared his gratitude with the audience, “I’m just a kid from Compton. If you dream and believe, anything is possible.”
Ketanji Brown Jackson, who on Feb. 25 became the first Black woman to be nominated to the Supreme Court was acknowledged at the top of the award’s ceremony.
The big winners of the night included Issa Rae, taking home four awards. The ‘Insecure’ writer and actress took home Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series, Actress in a Comedy, and Outstanding Comedy Series. Natasha Rothwell, who plays Kelly on ‘Insecure,’ won an award for Supporting Actress. ‘Insecure’ wasn’t the only show nominating the night. ‘The Harder They Fall’ took home Best Film and Jenifer Hudson won Entertainer of The Year and Outstanding Actress for her role as Aretha Franklin in ‘Respect.’ Will Smith won Outstanding Actor for his role as Richard Williams in ‘King Richard.’
If you couldn’t catch the live show or recording, here’s a complete list of categories with nominees and winners:
Outstanding Comedy Series
black-ish (ABC)
Harlem (Amazon Studios)
Insecure (HBO) — WINNER
Run the World (Starz)
The Upshaws (Netflix)
Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series
Anthony Anderson – black-ish (ABC) — WINNER
Cedric the Entertainer – The Neighborhood (CBS)
Don Cheadle – Black Monday (Showtime)
Elisha ‘EJ’ Williams – The Wonder Years (ABC)
Jay Ellis – Insecure (HBO)
Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series
Issa Rae – Insecure (HBO) — WINNER
Loretta Devine – Family Reunion (Netflix)
Regina Hall – Black Monday (Showtime)
Tracee Ellis Ross – black-ish (ABC)
Yvonne Orji – Insecure (HBO)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Andre Braugher – Brooklyn Nine-Nine (NBC)
Deon Cole – black-ish (ABC) — WINNER
Kenan Thompson – Saturday Night Live (NBC)
Kendrick Sampson – Insecure (HBO)
Laurence Fishburne – black-ish (ABC)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Amanda Seales – Insecure (HBO)
Jenifer Lewis – black-ish (ABC)
Marsai Martin – black-ish (ABC)
Natasha Rothwell – Insecure (HBO) — WINNER
Wanda Sykes – The Upshaws (Netflix)
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series
Ashley Nicole Black – Ted Lasso, “Do the Right-est Thing”
Issa Rae – Insecure, “Everything’s Gonna Be, Okay?!” — WINNER
Leann Bowen – Ted Lasso, “Lavender”
Maya Erskine – PEN15, “Blue in Green”
Temi Wilkey – Sex Education, “Episode #3.6”
Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series
Bashir Salahuddin, Diallo Riddle – South Side, “Tornado” — WINNER
Melina Matsoukas – Insecure, “Reunited, Okay?!”
Neema Barnette – Harlem, “Once Upon A Time in Harlem”
Prentice Penny – Insecure, “Everything’s Gonna Be, Okay?!”
Tiffany Johnson – Black Monday, “Eight!”
Outstanding Drama Series
9-1-1 (FOX)
All American (The CW)
Godfather of Harlem (EPIX)
Pose (FX Network)
Queen Sugar (OWN) — WINNER
Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series
Billy Porter – Pose (FX Network)
Damson Idris – Snowfall (FX Network)
Forest Whitaker – Godfather of Harlem (EPIX)
Kofi Siriboe – Queen Sugar (OWN)
Sterling K. Brown – This is Us (NBC) — WINNER
Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series
Angela Bassett – 9-1-1 (FOX) — WINNER
Dawn-Lyen Gardner – Queen Sugar (OWN)
Octavia Spencer – Truth Be Told (Apple TV+)
Queen Latifah – The Equalizer (CBS)
Rutina Wesley – Queen Sugar (OWN)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Alex R. Hibbert – The Chi (Showtime)
Cliff “Method Man” Smith – Power Book II: Ghost (Starz) — WINNER
Daniel Ezra – All American (The CW)
Giancarlo Esposito – Godfather of Harlem (EPIX)
Joe Morton – Our Kind of People (FOX)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Alfre Woodard – SEE (Apple TV+)
Bianca Lawson – Queen Sugar (OWN)
Chandra Wilson – Grey’s Anatomy (ABC)
Mary J. Blige – Power Book II: Ghost (Starz) — WINNER
Susan Kelechi Watson – This is Us (NBC)
Outstanding Guest Performance, Comedy or Drama Series
Alani “La La” Anthony – The Chi (Showtime)
Christina Elmore – Insecure (HBO)
Daniel Kaluuya – Saturday Night Live (NBC)
Erika Alexander – Run the World (Starz)
Maya Rudolph – Saturday Night Live (NBC) — WINNER
Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series
Aurin Squire – Evil, “C Is For Cop”
Davita Scarlett – The Good Fight, “And the Firm Had Two Partners…” — WINNER
Malcolm Spellman – The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, “New World Order”
Nkechi Okoro Carroll – All American, “Homecoming”
Steven Canals, Janet Mock, Our Lady J, Brad Falchuk, Ryan Murphy – Pose, “Series Finale”
Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series
Anthony Hemingway – Genius: Aretha, “Respect”
Barry Jenkins – The Underground Railroad, “Indiana Winter” — WINNER
Carl Seaton – Snowfall, “Fight or Flight”
Carl Seaton – Godfather of Harlem, “The Bonanno Split”
Hanelle Culpepper – True Story, “Like Cain Did Abel”
Outstanding TV-Movie, Limited Series or Dramatic Special
Colin in Black & White – (Netflix) — WINNER
Genius: Aretha – (National Geographic)
Love Life – (HBO Max)
Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia – (Lifetime)
The Underground Railroad – (Amazon Studios)
Outstanding Actor in a TV-Movie, Limited Series or Dramatic Special
Anthony Mackie – Solos (Amazon Studios)
Jaden Michael – Colin in Black & White (Netflix)
Kevin Hart – True Story (Netflix) — WINNER
Wesley Snipes – True Story (Netflix)
William Jackson Harper – Love Life (HBO Max)
Outstanding Actress in a TV-Movie, Limited Series or Dramatic Special
The actor, widely known for his role as Dre in ABC’s ‘Black-ish’, Anthony Anderson will graduate this Spring from Howard University, and the good news only gets sweeter! Anthony Anderson will graduate alongside his son, Nathan Anderson.
The actor, widely known for his role as Dre Johnson in ABC’s ‘Black-ish’, Anthony Anderson will graduate this Spring from Howard University, and the good news only gets sweeter! Anthony Anderson will graduate alongside his son, Nathan Anderson.
In 2018, during an interview with Jimmy Fallon, Anderson explained the reason for his dropping out of college initially. “I was paying for college myself, and I ran out of money after my Junior year,” Anderson told Fallon.
On The Real talk show earlier this week, Anthony Anderson spoke to Loni Love and Garcelle Beauvais about how close he is to being an alumni of Howard University. Loni posed the question, “Anthony, you’ve talked over the years about wanting to graduate from Howard University after you withdrew when you were younger. Well, you’re 15 credits away from getting your degree. Are you going to finish or what?” To which Anderson replied, “I am going to finish this Spring.”
Watch Anthony Anderson on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon here:
Idris Elba recently said he wants to lean more into music and away from acting.
There is a rumor Idris is in talks with Jay-Z, Popcaan, Tinie Tempah to do music.
While it does not look likely that he will do music for the Luther movie, the source says he is in studio sessions between shooting the movie.
Who would you like to hear Idris do a song with?
Back in November 2021, Saweetie said her new album was dropping soon.
She said it was a body of work with no soul and she was working more on it.
In a recent interview she said, I’ve put my foot down. I’m going to finally lock in to record this album.
She said the album will definitely land on DSPs before the Summer.
Do you think a new Saweetie album is dropping in time for Summer?
Washington, D.C. (Sunday, March 27, 2022) – Mission accomplished. More than 400 Howard University students are preparing to make their way to 15 destinations across the country to render service to communities in need during their Alternative Spring Break (ASB). Their mission has been secured thanks to the hundreds of donors who gave to the 17th Annual WHUR Helping Hand Radiothon.
This year’s 12-hour radiothon Sunday, February 27th took in over $92,000 from generous WHUR listeners who gave on line at www.whur.com and those who stopped by or near the radio station to drop off cash and checks with the Howard University student bucket brigade. “Time and time again we see our listeners respond to the call to give in such an unselfish way. These donated dollars will go a long way to get the Howard students to the various locations so they can help communities in crisis,” said WHUR General Manager Sean Plater.
Now in its 28th year, through ASB, Howard students are immersed in unique cultures that provide immediate assistance to those in need and enables the students to reflect on the challenges prevalent in distressed communities around the world. “It really is a labor of love for us. We get to really help those in need and in return we gain valuable life experiences,” said Inez Jacobs Hinton, a senior at Howard who is heading up the students headed to Puerto Rico.
Thousands of Howard students have participated in Alternative Spring Break (ASB) and utilized the spring break to tutor youth, rebuild homes, repair community gathering places, provide legal assistance, and provide disaster recovery relief.
Howard University Spring Break 2022 is Saturday, March 5th through Saturday, March 12th. Students will head to Baltimore, Chicago, Detroit, El Paso, Las Vegas, Newark, Memphis, Bronx, Milwaukee, New Orleans, New York City, Oakland, Philadelphia, San Juan, and St. Louis.
Usher is returning to Las Vegas for another residency.
He previously did 20 shows at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace.
Now, he is headed to Dolby Live inside the Park MGM in Vegas.
About returning to Vegas Usher said, I felt like it actually ended before I wanted it to.
So I just took my time and figured out where I could go that I felt would really support my type of show and shock my audience again.
Have you gone to Vegas to see a show? What show and how was it?
Some good news this morning for college students. I have details about paid internships and the deadline is fast approaching. BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport is accepting applications for its 2022 summer internship program. My guest is Rickey Smith – Executive Director and CEO of BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport and the Maryland Aviation Administration
BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport is accepting applications for its 2022 summer internship program for college students. The 10-week program runs from June 1st to August 9th and will consist of one the job experience, leadership development, and networking skills. The salary is 20.15 per hour. For more information go here:
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WHUR listeners donated over $91,000 to send Howard University students to cities across the globe during their spring break to provide services to communities in need. Thank you!
History unfolding today right before our eyes. Ketanji Brown-Jackson… nominated for the U.S. Supreme Court. In little more than a month she could be the first Black woman to sit on the highest court in the land. Who is she? How did she get here? What might her confirmation to the Supreme Court ultimately mean?
Monique Pressley, Attorney, Political AnalystNana Gyamfi, President, National Conference of Black Lawyers
Federal appeals court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson would replace liberal Justice Stephen Breyer, 83, who is retiring at the end of the term this summer.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday nominated federal appeals court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, the first Black woman selected to serve on a court that once declared her race unworthy of citizenship and endorsed American segregation.
Introducing Jackson at the White House, Biden declared, “I believe it’s time that we have a court that reflects the full talents and greatness of our nation.”
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson speaks after President Joe Biden announced Jackson as his nominee to the Supreme Court in the Cross Hall of the White House, Friday, Feb. 25, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
With his nominee standing alongside, the president praised her as having “a pragmatic understanding that the law must work for the American people.” He said, “She strives to be fair, to get it right, to do justice.”
In Jackson, Biden delivered on a campaign promise to make the historic appointment and further diversify a court that was made up entirely of white men for almost two centuries. to Supreme Court
He also chose an attorney who would be the high court’s first former public defender, though she possesses the elite legal background of other justices as well.
Jackson would be the current court’s second Black member — Clarence Thomas, a conservative, is the other — and just the third in history. She would replace liberal Justice Stephen Breyer, 83, who is retiring at the end of the term this summer, so she won’t change the court’s 6-3 conservative majority.
Jackson would join the court as it weighs cutbacks to abortion rights and will be considering ending affirmative action in college admissions and restricting voting rights efforts to increase minority representation.
She would be only the sixth woman to serve on the court, but she would join three others already there, including the first Latina, Justice Sonia Sotomayor.
In brief remarks, Jackson thanked Biden, saying she was “humbled by the extraordinary honor of this nomination.” She highlighted her family’s first-hand experience with the entirety of the legal system, as judges and lawyers, an uncle who was Miami’s police chief and another who was imprisoned on drug charges.
She also spoke of the historic nature of her nomination, noting she shared a birthday with Constance Baker Motley, the first Black woman to be confirmed to the federal bench.
“If I’m fortunate enough to be confirmed as the next associate justice of the Supreme Court United States, I can only hope that my life and career, my love of this country and the Constitution, and my commitment to upholding the rule of law and the sacred principles upon which this great nation was founded, will inspire future generations of Americans,” she said.
Jackson, 51, once worked as one of Breyer’s law clerks early in her legal career. She attended Harvard as an undergraduate and for law school, and served on the U.S. Sentencing Commission, the agency that develops federal sentencing policy, before becoming a federal judge in 2013.
Her nomination is subject to confirmation by the Senate, where Democrats hold the majority by a razor-thin 50-50 margin with Vice President Kamala Harris as the tie-breaker. Party leaders have promised swift but deliberate consideration.
Friday’s ceremony was attended only by White House staff, Jackson’s family and news media, in part because the Senate is out of session this week.
Everyone wore masks because of the pandemic, Biden and Jackson removing theirs to speak. He bent to pull out a lectern step for her to stand on as she made her remarks.
Her introduction came two years to the day after Biden, then struggling to capture the Democratic presidential nomination, pledged in a South Carolina debate to nominate a Black woman if presented with a vacancy.
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin said in a statement that the panel will “begin immediately” to move forward on consideration of an “extraordinary nominee.” Senators have set a tentative goal of confirmation by April 8, when they leave for a two-week spring recess. Hearings could start as soon as mid-March.
Karen Malina White, you may remember from the 90s as Charmaine Brown in the hit sitcom ‘A Different World’, but did you know she’s a graduate of the real HU, Howard University?
You may remember her as Charmaine Brown in the hit 1980s-90s sitcom ‘A Different World,’ but did you know Karen Malina White is a graduate of the real HU, Howard University? Recently the actress sat down with The Shade Room to promote her revived role in ‘The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder,’ as Dijonay Jones, best friend of Penny Proud (voiced by Kyla Pratt).
‘The Proud Family’ is a Disney Original animated series that first aired in 2001. The show was groundbreaking for its authentic representation of Black families, moral lessons, and its ability to handle real topics like cultural and religious differences, poverty, and bullying in a light hearted and funny way.
Along with Karen Malina White as Dijonay Jones and Kyla Pratt as Penny Proud, the show revives the original voices of almost every main character: Jo Marie Payton as Suga Mama, Tommy Davidson as Oscar Proud, Paula Jai Parker as Trudy Proud, Cedric the Entertainer as Uncle Bobby, Aries Spears as Wizard Kelly, Alisa Reyes as LaCienega Boulevardez, and Soleil Moon Frye as Zoey.
New to the series is Keke Palmer and artist “A Boogie” as siblings Maya and KG Leibowitz-Jenkins, Billy Porter and Zachary Quinto as the Leibowitzes, and EJ Johnson as Michael Collins. The theme song, originally recorded by Solange Knowles and Destiny’s Child, has been revamped by R&B singer Joyce Wrice in collaboration with original series composer, songwriter, and producer Kurt Farquhar.
In the recent interview, White shared other roles she’d love to revive besides Dijonay. “I’m a Howard [Howard University] girl,” she said. “We have the vice president, who is also a Bison. There’s just been a really great resurgence in terms of really giving HBCUs their due. I think it would be a perfect time to have ‘A Different World,’ reboot.
Stream ‘The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder’ now on Disney+.
Watch more of the interview in The Shade Room’s post below:
R&B Singer Keke Wyatt is expecting a new baby, a “plus one” to her 10 children, making 11!
Wyatt announced the exciting news on Instagram earlier this week with the caption, “My husband, Zackariah David Darring and I are proud to announce that our family will be adding a “plus 1” to the Wyatt Bunch! #Baby11”
In recent interview with Us Weekly, Wyatt seemed to be open to another child after her eleventh. “Well, my hunnie, [Zackariah Darring], can wear a [‘Last One’] shirt all he wants (referring to recent photo), [but] I have learned never say never. So we shall see,” the recording artist said.
According to CNN, Wyatt was a teen when she hit stardom. Her first major song was a duet with Avant “My First Love,” which was a cover of a 1983 hit song by René and Angela. Wyatt was also a cast member on TV One reality show “R&B Divas: Atlanta.”
Canadian actor Stephan James, widely known for his role in ‘If Beale Street Could Talk’ will produce and become legendary artist Jean-Michel Basquiat in the upcoming biographical TV series.
Canadian actor Stephan James, widely known for his role in ‘If Beale Street Could Talk,’ will produce and become legendary artist Jean-Michel Basquiat in the upcoming biographical TV series.
The 28 year-old actor will play the legendary Black artist in a limited TV drama set in 1980s New York, where Basquiat grew in prominence. According to Screen Rant, the series will follow the rise of Basquiat’s career from graffiti artist “SAMO” to famous painter, whose work now sells for millions of dollars.
Basquiat was a Haitian-Puerto Rican American neo-expressionist painter, known for the crowns, words, symbols, and stick figures in his artwork. He was a known friend and collaborator of artist Andy Warhol. Basquiat was only 28 years old when he passed in 1988.
James recently told Deadline, “Jean-Michel is an artist I have long revered, and someone who has greatly influenced my work over the years. To embody such a revolutionary, whose influence in the modern era of pop culture is simply immeasurable, will simply be one of the greatest honors of my career.”
James and Shamier Anderson (Stowaway, Invasion) co-founded Bay Mills Studios in 2021, which will co-produce the series along with Boat Rocker Studios.
Watch the video below to learn more about Basquiat:
Gladys Knight recently spoke with the UK’s Mirror saying she misses Michael Jackson, “every day.”
Knight is credited for finding the Jackson 5 and considered herself an “older sister,” to Jackson.
Knight says her family and Michael’s were close, from his parents and Knight’s mother to her children and Michael’s kids. The “Heard It Through The Grapevine,” recalled Jackson asking her, how to make a family.
“I said, Michael, you’ll be able to have one, it’s got to be in your spirit,” Knight recalled. “You’ve got to calm yourself down. It’s who you love, that’s what it is.”
What do you think Michael Jackson would think of today’s society?
A&E Networks has a four-part documentary that aims to reform the corrupt Mississippi Department of Corrections.
It is titled, Exposing Parchman named after the notorious Parchman Prison in Mississippi.
The series will follow Jay-Z, Yo Gotti and Team Roc after they spearheaded a civil rights lawsuit alongside 29 inmates once it became national news in 2019 that the prison had a high death toll and neglected inmates basic needs.
The series will follow the developing legal case and deep dive into Parchman’s history of corruption and abuse.
Summer Walker will be on several stages throughout the spring and summer but she won’t be performing certain songs.
Songs from her chart-topping album, “Still Over It,” won’t make it to the setlist and Summer explained the reason during a recent show in Atlanta.
“I write a lot of my stuff. I write most of my stuff and it’s still a fresh wound. My baby, she not even 1 yet and I ain’t got time to be singing that s**t, crying in front of y’all. So, I sang what I could and I hope that y’all still enjoy the show.”
Songs you’ll miss during Summer’s stage performance include “Reciprocate,” “Throw It Away,” and “Session 33,” which Summer says “still feel like fresh wounds.”
Rapper and radio personality, Da Brat finally got married to her “twin flame,” Jesseca “Judy” Dupart on 2/22/2222. The palindrome was a special day for Da Brat, also known as, Shawntae Harris, and her “everything,” as they said their “I Dos.”
Da Brat was walked down the aisle by long-time friend and collaborator, Jermaine Dupri, while Dupart was walked by her father.
Kandi Burruss, Eva Marcelle, Porsha Williams, Rickey Smiley of the syndicated radio show, Tokyo Toni of “Love and Hip Hop,” HeadKrack of the show “Dish Nation,” as well as beauty entrepreneur SupaCent attended the elaborate nuptials. Da Brat’s sister, Lisa Raye McCoy served as a bridesmaid and wore purple, detaching from her signature white for the day.
Fans will get to see the two wed on their reality show, “Brat Loves Judy” which was renewed for season two and will air in June.
Did you get married on a palindrome date? Share your story.
Today we’re spotlighting Howard University’s Alternative Spring Break. It’s all about helping our communities near and far. This Sunday, February 27th is our annual “Helping Hands” 12-hour radiothon from 6am- 6pm as we raise funds to help send Howard University students to communities across the country.
My guest this mornings is Joseph Dillard – Administrator of Alternative Spring Break.
The conversation is always fun and energetic when talking with Emmy and Grammy Award winning Robert Glasper! Listen up to hear all about his latest in the “Black Radio Series”. Oh yes.. He has been nominated for 9 Grammys in the past. He won 4 Grammys, and now, nominated for another one.
He’s the newest member of the Prince George’s County Council but he’s no stranger to County politics. Edward Burroughs III won a special election for the council’s District 8 seat last month. This… after years on the county school board. We talk to him about the new job and county politics.
Edward Burroughs III, District 8, Prince George’s County Council
