The Justice Department has been consulted.
Potter always maintained she shot Daunte Wright by accident when he resisted arrest, mistaking her service weapon for her Taser.
The judge called this a tragic case, and noted the prosecutors did not prove aggravating factors in the case. Judge Regina Chu called this case “highly unusual” and added she believes Potter “made a tragic mistake,” but did not have animosity toward Wright.
Tyler Perry join the Steve Harvey Morning Show to talk about the new Netflix project “A Madea Homecoming”
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Mask mandates are being lifted across the country. What does this mean for us all as we move forward during the pandemic?
That news has no doubt helped spur the movement to remove or ease mask mandates. We are seeing the results of that movement here in the DMV.
But is it safe to ease up on coronavirus restrictions now?
Tonight, as part of our weekly COVID-19 conversation, we discuss what we should do and know to stay healthy and safe as mandates are being lifted.
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Guest: Dr. Reed Tuckson Co-Founder of Blacks Against Covid-19 Coalition
Ground-breaking for a new hospital for DC residents that will be located east of the river.
22-year-old Amir Locke laid to rest today. Locke was shot and killed by Minneapolis police during a no-knock warrant. He was not a named suspect.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Rev. Al Sharpton told the hundreds gathered Thursday for the funeral for Amir Locke that the 22-year-old Black man who was shot by Minneapolis police as they served a no-knock search warrant had done nothing wrong.
“Amir was not guilty of anything but being young and Black in America,” Sharpton said.
Other speakers at Locke’s funeral at Shiloh Temple International Ministries condemned police for the events that led to Locke’s killing, as they remembered Locke and other Black people who have died in encounters with police.
Sharpton said if Minneapolis had passed a ban on no-knock warrants “we wouldn’t be at a funeral this morning.”
Sharpton also referenced Black History Month and talked about slavery, detailing how slaves had their names taken away from them and were forced to take the names of their masters. He said Black people for too long have been seen as “nameless suspects.”
“Enough is enough. We are no longer going to be your nameless suspects,” Sharpton said, as the crowed applauded.
Before Sharpton spoke, congregants were prompted to “Say his name.” They responded: “Amir Locke.”
Locke’s aunt, Linda Tyler, denounced racism in policing and demanded that officers stop talking about the need for more training, and instead start using de-escalation techniques on white and Black people alike.
“If it is something you simply cannot do, we just ask that you resign today instead of resigning another brother or sister to her grave,” she said. She also said she doesn’t want to hear about how policing is a difficult job.
“If you think being a police officer is a difficult profession, try to be a Black man,” she said, as the crowd erupted in cheers.
A large portrait of Locke was displayed at the front of the church, with a white casket topped with roses and bouquets of flowers nearby. Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz and St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter were among those in attendance.
Locke’s death has provoked an outcry against no-knock warrants, with a push by his family and others to ban them in Minnesota and beyond.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, who has come under scrutiny for the city’s use of such warrants, and Minneapolis Interim Police Chief Amelia Huffman did not attend. Shiloh Temple Bishop Richard Howell Jr. told the Star Tribune that Frey would not attend without an invitation from the family.
As the service began, hundreds of people sang the hymn “Lift Every Voice and Sing” before Howell led the church in prayer. Members of the Grammy Award-winning group Sounds of Blackness also performed.
The service was held in the same church where Daunte Wright was remembered after he was killed by a suburban Minneapolis police officer in April. Sharpton, while presiding over Wright’s funeral, decried “the stench of police brutality.”
Locke was shot by a SWAT team member shortly before 7 a.m. on Feb. 2 as officers served a search warrant in a St. Paul homicide case. Body camera video shows at least four officers using a key to quietly enter the downtown apartment where he was staying, then shouting their presence. The video shows Locke, wrapped in a comforter, stirring and holding a handgun right before an officer shot him.
Locke wasn’t named in the warrant and did not live at the apartment. Family members called his killing an “execution,” noting the video shows an officer kicking the sofa, and suggested Locke was startled awake and disoriented. They have also pushed back against police saying Locke was shot after he pointed his gun at officers.
Frey has imposed a moratorium on such warrants while the city reexamines its policy. The state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating Locke’s shooting.
Calling all woman music composers and artists! Issa Rae’s Raedio has partnered with Google for The Raedio Creator Program Supported by Google. As stated on their website, the competition will “support women who are emerging artists and composers by providing access to funding, mentorship, creative and business resources, a pipeline to Raedio’s TV & Film projects and our label and distribution services for their release.”
The Raedio Creator Program Supported by Google will select two Artist submissions and two composer submissions as winners. The total prize value is $85,000 per Artist winner and $52,500 per Composer winner.
Rae launched Raedio in 2019. According to Billboard, the businesswoman made this venture with Atlantic Records. The label includes six branches total dedicated to publishing, live events, music supervision, a writing camp, and a music library.
This contest is supported by Raedio’s mission to empower independent artists.
To learn more, please visit their website.
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The hosts for the Oscars are officially announced. Wanda Sykes, Regina Hall, and Amy Schumer will be the first female trio to host the Oscars in the Academy Awards’ history. According to CNN, the last trio to host was Chevy Chase, Goldie Hawn, and Paul Hogan in 1987.
Hall has hosted The 2019 BET Awards and Schumer has hosted the 2015 MTV Awards. Sykes has hosted her own talk show ‘The Wanda Sykes Show’ from 2009 to 2010 and the 2010 GLAAD Media Awards.
Sykes and Hall are among the four Black entertainers who have hosted the Oscars, ranging from Sammy Davis Jr. (1972, 1975), Richard Pryor (1977, 1983), Whoopi Goldberg (four times between 1994 and 2002), and Chris Rock (2005 and 2016). After March 27th, the four will become six.
Tune into the 94th Academy Awards on March 27th at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.
Black 90s film fans stand up! A ‘House Party’ remake will on HBO Max this Summer.
Black 90s film fans stand up! A ‘House Party’ remake will on HBO Max this Summer.
The remake is an entirely new interpretation of the 90s classics, outside of the franchise. The film is directed by well-known music video director Calmatic (Pharrell and Jay-Z’s “Entrepreneur,” Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road,” The Internet’s “Special Affair/Curse”), screenplay by Jamal Olori and Stephen Glover (both writers for FX’s Atlanta). The cast features Tosin Cole, Jacob Latimore, Karen Obilom, Melvin Gregg, Rotimi, Allen Maldonado, and DC Young Fly. The series is also produced by Lebron James’s Springhill Company.
Cast members, writers, and producers have been particularly quiet. All information regarding the remake has come from media outlets, with no remarks or posts from the inside.
There might be a possibility for cameos from original cast members like Tisha Campbell, Martin Lawrence, and of course, Kid N Play.
The film will premiere on July 28th, exclusively streaming on HBO Max.
The 2022 Billboard Awards will air on May 15th, broadcasting on ABC at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. ET.
Since Las Vegas lifted its mask mandate last week, the event will return to its original location in the MGM Grand Arena. Last year, the BBMAs were held in Los Angeles, California.
The Billboard Music Awards has been a marker of great artistic achievement for the past 30 years. According to The Music Universe, the awards and nominations are based on key fan interactions with music, including streaming, album and digital song sales, radio airplay, and touring, tracked by Billboard and its data partners, including MRC Data.
The nominations for awards haven’t been released yet. In 2021, the list of nominations was released in late April. The Weeknd led with 16 nominations and left with 10 awards. Drake received the Artist of the Decade Award.
Tune into the 2022 Billboard Awards on May 15th, broadcasting on ABC at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. ET.
Watch the recap of last year’s Billboard Award finalists:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1trCjTMrR0
As announced on Clubhouse, Death Row Records will become an NFT label. This will make Death Row Records the first major label to join the metaverse.
Earlier this month, rapper and entrepreneur Snoop Dogg acquired Death Row Records – the label that gave him his start. As announced on Clubhouse, Death Row Records will become an NFT label. This will make Death Row Records the first major label to join the metaverse.
According to BET, Suge Knight’s son, Suge Jacob Knight, is thrilled with Snoop Dogg owning the label. He feels it’s a win for the West Coast. “Hopefully, now we can start winning. We lost Nipsey [Hussle], we lost Kobe [Bryant], we lost a lot of things,” Knight expressed.
Death Row Records was founded by Dr. Dre, producer and former member of NWA, and Marion “Suge” Knight in the 1990s. The label’s stars were Tupac Shakur and Snoop Dogg. Dre and Snoop Dogg reunited for a performance at the recent 2022 Super Bowl.
According to Forbes, NFT stands for “non-fungible token.” They are digital assets that represent real-world objects like art, music, in-game items, and videos. NFTs have been in existence since 2014, however they’ve grown in popularity as a way to sell artwork. Working artists have found success in this industry of NFTs. NFTs create digital scarcity, which makes artwork more valuable. Cryptocurrency (digital currency) is often mentioned in the same conversation as NFTs.
The term “metaverse” refers to the network of 3D virtual worlds. Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has brought this concept to the mainstream.
Watch Suge Knight’s son’s reaction to the news below:
Usher talks about his residency in Las Vegas and the upcoming shows there.
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The PG Change Makers are hosting a Black History Month Motorcade on February 26th
PG Changemakers Black History Month Motorcade February 26th @ 10am at Capitol Heights Metro Station Parking Lot. For more information go here:
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Cue the wedding bells! As of February 15th, Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and Texans’ football safety Jonathan Owens are engaged.
Cue the wedding bells! As of February 15th, Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and Texans’ football safety Jonathan Owens are engaged. Their love story began after meeting at a Texans game and became official in August 2020.
Biles shared her delight with Instagram followers:
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Jonathan couldn’t keep the excitement to himself either:
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Details of their wedding date have not been released to the public yet.
Hearts are heavy for R&B singer Tyrese Gibson today. His mother, Priscilla Murray Gibson, lost her battle with Covid-19 and pneumonia this Valentine’s Day.
Hearts are heavy for R&B singer Tyrese Gibson today. His mother, Priscilla Murray Gibson, lost her battle with Covid-19 and pneumonia this Valentine’s Day.
Gibson posted a video holding his mother’s hand in a hospital with a heartfelt caption:
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On February 5th, Gibson posted a photo of himself sitting in a hospital hallway. The caption outlines how he learned about his mother’s critical condition while on set. Gibson asks his fans to pray for her throughout his mother’s entire journey.
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WHUR sends our thoughts and prayers to his family.
How are medical professionals addressing the pandemic?
As metrics move in the right direction and mask mandates are rolled back, how are medical professionals addressing the pandemic?
Join a zoom community forum Thursday, Feb. 24th on the services the courts have to offer
The Maryland Judiciary Equal Justice Committee is hosting a community forum Thursday, February 24th from 7pm to 8:30pm via Zoom. For more information go here:
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The Roots and Live Nation Urban are partners in bringing The 2022 Roots Picnic back in-person, the first time since 2019.
The Roots and Live Nation Urban are partners in bringing The 2022 Roots Picnic back in-person, the first time since 2019. The group’s hand-curated festival will be held in Philadelphia’s The Mann at Fairmont Park on June 4th and 5th.
Acts like Jazmine Sullivan, Mary J Blige, Keyshia Cole, Muni Long, Kirk Franklin, Yebba, Kamasi Washington are among the robust line up.
The complete 2022 Roots Picnic line up is as pictured in the official flyer:
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The option to watch virtually will be available through YouTube.
What triggers a perpetrator to commit this kind of violence?
Biden’s remarks followed claims by Russia that it’s removing some troops from the Ukraine border.
The trailer for Jordan Peele’s newest Monkeypaw production Nope released on Valentine’s Day. In typical Peele fashion, the trailer is eerie and captivating.
The trailer for Jordan Peele’s newest Monkeypaw production ‘Nope’ released on Valentine’s Day. In typical Peele fashion, the trailer is eerie and captivating. The film stars Keke Palmer and ‘Get Out’ breakout star Daniel Kaluuya.
The movie appears to be set on a Black-owned Hollywood ranch, owned by Palmer and Kaluuya’s characters. A question asked in the teaser is, “What is a bad miracle?” We’ll have to watch to find out the answer.
What’s a bad miracle? pic.twitter.com/x37K3Inwk7
— Jordan Peele (@JordanPeele) February 13, 2022
‘Nope’ will be released in theaters on July 22nd.
Watch the trailer for ‘Nope’ below:
Former Minneapolis Police Officer Testifies In Floyd Civil Rights Case
The families filed suit against Remington, maker of the Bushmaster AR-15. That was the weapon used in the 2012 killing spree that left 20 first graders and six educators dead.
The families and a survivor of the shooting sued Remington in 2015, arguing Remington should have never sold such a dangerous weapon to the public. The Connecticut civil court case focused on how the firearm was marketed, alleging it targeted younger at-risk males in marketing and product placement in violent video games.
After murdering his mother at their home, 20-year-old Adam Lanza fatally shot 20 children and 6 adults at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut before taking his own life. It was one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history.
Bel Air, the dramatic reboot of Fresh Prince of Bel Air, premiered on Peacock with three episodes airing after the Super Bowl. The premiere was met with mixed feedback from audiences versus critics.
‘Bel Air’, the dramatic reboot of ‘Fresh Prince of Bel Air’, premiered on Peacock with three episodes airing after the Super Bowl. The premiere was met with mixed feedback from audiences versus critics.
#BelAir isn’t just a “remake”. It’s a retelling of a familiar story.
The show reflects on so many nuanced experiences within black families that we never would have seen on television years ago.
— Sade Ndya (@sadendya) February 14, 2022
Don’t let people lie to you. This #BelAir reimagining is really good. pic.twitter.com/n8qkUSoy2E
— Nikki Finn (@IfICouldScream) February 13, 2022
The language and risque themes take some adjusting for some audience members, however the Guardian’s critique was a stark contrast from the delight of fans.
Bel-Air review – this confused, joyless Fresh Prince remake has no reason to exist https://t.co/1yoOCFEAmR
— The Guardian (@guardian) February 14, 2022
The series has large shoes to fill and high expectations. As a cultural phenomenon for Black audiences, it’s understandable why there’s apprehension.
Reactions from original cast members were scarce, only Will Smith, producer of ‘Bel Air‘ and Joseph Marcell, who plays Geoffrey the Butler on the ‘Fresh Prince of Bel Air’, attended the premiere.
Audiences may feel more connected to the reboot if they knew the story behind its conception. As written in Will Smith’s YouTube caption, “3 years ago, my guy Morgan Cooper [Los Angeles based writer and director] uploaded his fan trailer to YouTube, showing how he envisioned the Fresh Prince as a drama. Now, here is the first full look at his retelling of the story that’s always been so close to my heart.”
‘Bel Air’ is streaming exclusively on Peacock. New episodes premiering every Thursday.
Watch Smith and Cooper meet for the first time:
Watch the trailer for ‘Bel-Air’ here.
It’s Black History Month, but some may argue it’s Black Future Month. Carnegie Hall is hosting a two-month Afrofuturism Festival from mid February to early April.
It’s Black History Month, but some may argue it’s Black Future Month.
Carnegie Hall is hosting a two-month Afrofuturism Festival from mid February to early April. Afrofuturism is a concept simplified on Carnegie’s website as “an ever-expansive aesthetic and practice—where music, visual arts, science fiction, and technology intersect to imagine alternate realities and a liberated future viewed through the lens of Black cultures.” Artists like Sun Ra Arkestra (performers at the festival), Parliament Funkadelic, Janelle Monae, and Solange Knowles have made contributions to the concept. Films like the 1982 feature ‘Brother from Another Planet’ and Marvel’s 2018 ‘Black Panther’ have also pushed Afrofuturism forward. The festival’s curational council is made of five Black Afrofuturism experts. The festival will consist of over 80 events with over 70 partners to pull off the celebration of astro-Blackness.
The two-month citywide Afrofuturism Festival begins on February 15th, ending April 10th.
Learn more about Carnegie’s Afrofuturism festival here.
Watch the festival’s trailer below:
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has online tools to help renters struggling to make ends meet.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has an online tool to help renters and landlords. For more information go here:
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Black love and the key to keeping it alive and vibrant.
Masks will still be required in various places including schools and healthcare facilities.
A flight from LA to DC made an emergency landing after a passenger attempted to break into the planes cockpit, as well as open a door to the aircraft while it was in the air.
The passenger was subdued by crew members and other passengers. He was taken into custody after the flight landed. In a statement, American Airlines said the flight, American Airlines Flight 1775, landed safely in Kansas City, where law enforcement officials met the plane. Charles A. Dayoub, an F.B.I. special agent in charge in Kansas City, said in a statement that the passenger was taken into custody after “interfering with the flight crew.”
Stacy Day, a spokeswoman for the airline, said that the passenger was “ultimately subdued by our crew and with the help of other passengers.”
The man at the center of the altercation, who appeared to be middle-aged, seemed distraught and paranoid, Mr. Rojas said. Earlier in the flight, he added, others saw the passenger pace the aisles.
“When I went up, it looked like the guy was trying to open the exterior door of the plane to the outside,” Mr. Rojas said. “So we were kind of keeping him from doing that and just trying to subdue him and make sure that he was taken down and everybody was OK.”
Mouaz Moustafa, a passenger from Washington, described a chaotic scene as the plane started descending into Kansas City without warning after the struggle with the passenger.
He said the man tried to get into the cockpit and then tried to exit via the main door before he was held down by several passengers.
“A flight attendant ran to the back of the plane and got the coffee pot and continues to bash the guy on the head,” Mr. Moustafa said in an interview as the plane was being held on the tarmac. The man was “bleeding profusely,” he added. “I honestly thought today I might die,” he said.
Ultimately, it took three flight attendants and three passengers, including Mr. Rojas, to restrain the man, move him to the floor and then bind his hands and ankles with tape and zip ties provided by the flight attendants, Mr. Rojas said. The passenger remained on the floor for about 15 minutes until the plane landed and the authorities collected him, Mr. Rojas said.
As Mr. Moustafa, 37, was being interviewed by phone from his seat, the pilot came by and talked to the passengers about how the man had tried and failed to open the cockpit door.
Disturbances on flights have surged during the coronavirus pandemic, and many of the incidents have involved passengers who disagree with mask mandates.
Last year, the Federal Aviation Administration conducted more than 1,000 investigations of unruly passengers — more than in the previous seven years combined.
Karen Maria Alston, who lives in Washington, said she was sitting in the 17th row of the plane watching the movie “Dune” when she saw some men rush into the first-class section. She was not able to see what was happening, she said, but the commotion and the plane’s ensuing descent were frightening and “extremely stressful.”
“I need a drink and I am so thankful,” Ms. Alston said in a text message after the plane landed in Kansas City.
Then, told to disembark, the passengers waited for about three hours in the Kansas City airport, unwinding from their tense shared experience and celebrating the three passengers who intervened.
Mr. Rojas and other passengers huddled around a little television by a bar, unwinding and watching the Super Bowl, “just making the best out of the situation,” he said.
Three hours later, they were back on the plane headed to Washington.
Black History… Teach It. Learn It, and Never Forget It. February is Black History Month and there is new focus on how and what to share of the rich legacy of Black People. On Wednesday, February 16th at 7pm, WHUR and WHUT-TV will host our monthly special edition of the Daily Drum with Newsman Harold Fisher. This month’s topic: “Black History… More than Stories In A Book.” Hear from educators, history-makers, and more. That’s the Daily Drum on 96.3 WHUR, WHUT-TV, and whur.com. Better Together!
Prosecutors in the trial of Minneapolis police officers accused of violating George Floyd’s civil rights will reportedly rest their case today.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — After nearly three weeks of testimony, federal prosecutors planned to rest their case Monday against three former Minneapolis police officers who are charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights.
Once the prosecution rests in the trial of J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao, defense attorneys will start presenting their witnesses. The attorney for Lane has said his client will testify. Attorneys for Thao and Kueng haven’t said if they will.
The officers are charged with violating Floyd’s constitutional rights while acting under government authority. All three are accused of depriving Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man, of medical care while he was handcuffed, facedown as Officer Derek Chauvin pressed his knee onto Floyd’s neck for 9 1/2 minutes. Kueng, who is Black, knelt on Floyd’s back; Lane, who is white, held down his legs; and Thao, who is Hmong American, kept bystanders back.
Kueng and Thao are also accused of failing to intervene to stop the May 25, 2020, killing, which triggered protests worldwide and a reexamination of racism and policing.
The charges allege that the officers’ actions resulted in Floyd’s death.
Prosecutors began presenting their case on Jan. 24. The trial has included testimony from bystanders, doctors, police officers, an FBI agent and others. Prosecutors also have played bystander and body camera videos that show Floyd being restrained and eventually becoming motionless before being put into an ambulance.
Testimony has included information about police training, and what the officers should have known about their duty to intervene and their responsibility to provide Floyd with medical care.
Despite efforts to keep the case on track, Judge Paul Magnuson ordered a three-day pause after one of the defendants tested positive for COVID-19.
One of the prosecution’s key arguments has been that the officers were trained to provide medical aid in emergencies, and that Floyd’s situation had become so serious that even bystanders, including children with no medical training, knew something was wrong.
On Friday, Alyssa Funari testified that when she saw three officers on top of a man in the street, she parked her car and started recording because she had a “gut feeling” something was wrong.
“I instantly knew that he was in distress. … He was moving, making facial expressions that he was in pain,” said Funari, who was 17 at the time and is now 19. “He was telling us that he was in pain.”
“I observed that over time he was slowly being less vocal and he was closing his eyes,” she added. “He wasn’t able to tell us that he was in pain anymore. He was just accepting it.”
Prosecutors also showed snippets of bystander and police video with timelines and transcripts as Matthew Vogel, an FBI special agent, described the materials. The timelines and transcripts were meant to help jurors sort out the sometimes confusing videos that show a chaotic scene from different angles and capture different pieces of the officers’ conversations amid a noisy environment.
Chauvin, who is white, was convicted of murder and manslaughter in state court last year and later pleaded guilty to a federal civil rights charge.
Lane, Kueng and Thao also face a separate state trial in June on charges alleging that they aided and abetted murder and manslaughter.
According to Entertainment Tonight, a two night documentary even with A&E Network and Bobby Brown will premiere in late May. The two-part documentary series will begin with a biographical piece, Biography: Bobby Brown, premiering on May 30th at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The next night, the unscripted reality show Bobby Brown: Every Little Step will air at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
The documentary will feature friends, family, and peers of Brown like Usher, Jermaine Dupri, Keith Sweat, Babyface, New Edition’s Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Ronnie DeVoe and Johnny Gill.
Tune in on A&E Network on your local listings. New episodes of Bobby Brown: Every Little Step airing Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT starting June 7.
Watch the trailer of “Bobby Brown: Every Little Step” below:
HomeFree USA is hosting a free workshop this Thursday.
The State of Maryland and HomeFre USA are hosting a Mortgage Help for Homeowners Event Thursday, February 17th at 6:30pm. For more information go here:
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What did Whitney say? “Learning to love yourself is the greatest love of all.” If you’re happily, bitterly, or couldn’t-care-less-ly single this Valentine’s Day, here’s a few ways to spend the day.
A fun go to that’s guaranteed to be a blast with your girlfriends. There’s something about sweet, sparkling drinks with cookies and therapeutic conversations that always refresh your soul.
Sure, February 14th is Valentine’s Day. But, it’s also the 14th day of Black History Month. Choose your area of passion (i.e. film, music, science, or sports) and learn more about it. Watch a documentary or a classic Black film. Listen to the obscure, deep cuts of a new Black artist. Spend the day feeling Black and proud.
Have you ever tried Pho? What about pottery making? Did you see the new art exhibit at your local museum? If you answered no to all of these, it sounds like an opportunity for an adventurous day.
Where do you like to be? What music do you love listening to? What food are you craving? What is your comfort movie? Knowing what you love and what you’re not a fan of solidifies your individuality. Do you know yourself well enough to spend the whole day smiling?
This is for the singles who would rather be in a relationship – no judgment here. How does your dream partner dress? What movie scenes do you want to recreate with them? Church or outdoor venue for the wedding? Have a blast daydreaming and pinning white dresses to your Pinterest board.
Your space is often a reflection of your mental health. Where can you tidy up some clutter? Does the shirt you never wear really “spark joy?” Turn on Tidying Up With Marie Kondo or The Home Edit on Netflix and do some early spring cleaning. Taking care of what you have shows gratitude.
What do you wish existed in the world? Get started on making it a reality! Don’t let thoughts of self doubt keep you from seeing your dream come true. It’s absolutely possible. If you spend the day working on your passion, you’ll get lost in your zone of genius and get a boost of optimism for your future.
If the idea of goal-setting sounds daunting to you ever since March 2020 (the shock of COVID-19’s impact), you’re not alone. However, if you walk without a sense of direction, you’ll end up in circles. If setting goals for the year or next 5 years is overwhelming, what would you like to achieve in March. You can do it.
This is for the singles who couldn’t care less. You have your routine, you know what you do on any other Monday and you’re sticking to it… you might have one piece of chocolate, though.
Whether you plan to be a hopeless romantic, Black historian, or exactly who you are any day, we at WHUR wish you a Happy Valentine’s Day!
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Science proves that good music taste can make your relationships more satisfying. Read more to grab new songs that will improve your love life!
Whether you’re celebrating a new or old romance, friendship or self-love this Valentine’s day, good music will make it even better. If you’re apart of the lovebirds population, here’s a fact you might find interesting. According to Fast Company, partners who both enjoyed classic rock, oldies, jazz, country, or folk music rated their relationship satisfaction at 8.5 or higher.
We want to see you win, so here’s some nostalgic and jazzy vibes that we love at WHUR 96.3:
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. The trial for children between six months and four-years-old is ongoing.
You read that caption right! Press play to see what this soulful R&B crooner is up to next. For now, just in time for Valentine’s Day, here’s the DMV’s own multi Grammy Award Nominee, TANK, to keep “the sexy” piping HOT!
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is offering resources.
Never thoroughly investigated, Keith Warren’s sister Sherri has spent 35 years seeking the truth about what happened to her brother. Fighting systemic corruption at every turn, her end goal is to change Keith’s death certificate to reflect the truth. Featuring interviews with Keith Warren’s friends and family as well as both active and retired law enforcement, forensic experts, eyewitnesses and private investigators, Uprooted includes never-before-reported support for the probability Keith Warren did not die by suicide.
Uprooted will be accompanied by a six-part podcast hosted by Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza. Listeners will hear from academics, activists, artists, and culture critics like actor and activist Kendrick Sampson, Color of Change President Rashad Robinson, activist Linda Sarsour, sociologist Nancy Wang-Yuen, Uprooted director Avril Z. Speaks and more, to dive deeper into inequitable systems that influenced the outcome of Keith’s case and the impact that remains today. The series will peel back the layers and shed light on the criminal investigations, police corruption, media accountability, the “perfect victim,” and generational trauma.
“This is a story that needs to be heard by everyone,” said Lisa Holme, Group SVP of Content and Commercial Strategy for Discovery. “Our partners at NowThis did an incredible job uncovering new information and gaining access to those most intimately involved in the case. It is a story about the fight against injustice and corruption that resonates as much today as when it first occurred.”
“This docuseries is the culmination of a years-long effort at NowThis to shed light on the true circumstances behind Keith Warren’s tragic death, and amplify the voice of his sister Sherri who has fought tirelessly for justice,” said Matt McDonough, Executive Producer of NowThis Originals. “We’re proud to partner with Discovery to tell this important story that has gone unseen and unheard, and to continue to illuminate vital issues like corruption and racial injustice – issues with which our audience is deeply engaged.”
The bill under consideration in Annapolis would prohibit the sale, receipt and transfer of the parts used to make ghost guns with a possible ban by January of 2023.
Most jobs will be available to applicants 16-years and older, but the park says there are some opportunities for 15-year-olds.
If billionaires Robert Smith or Byron Allen acquire the Denver Broncos, one of these men will be the first Black NFL team owner in the sport’s history.
Billionaire entrepreneur Robert Smith and entertainment mogul Byron Allen made their bids for the Denver Broncos franchise.
The Denver Broncos franchise is expected to be up for grabs this off season, the starting price is around $4 billion. If Smith or Allen acquire the team, one of these men will be the first Black NFL team owner in the sport’s history.
According to Black Enterprise, Robert Smith is a 59 year-old billionaire from Denver with an estimated net worth of $6.7 billion – making him the richest Black man in the United States. He’s also known for paying off Morehouse’s Class of 2019 tuition.
According to Afrotech, Byron Allen is one of the wealthiest Black men in entertainment today. Allen is a comedian and producer from Detroit, Michigan. He’s also a businessman and the head of Entertainment Studios. With a net worth of $450 million, Allen has acquired the Weather Channel in 2018 for $300 million and Bayou City Broadcasting for $165 million.
It’s also rumored that legendary rapper Jay-Z has also made a bid for the Denver Broncos.
Entertainer Eve welcomed a son, Wilde Wolf Fife Alexander Somers Cooper, with husband Maximillion Cooper on February 1st, 2022.
Entertainer Eve welcomed a son, Wilde Wolf Fife Alexander Somers Cooper, with husband Maximillion Cooper on February 1st, 2022.
Eve is a multi-talented entertainer. As a Grammy award winning artist, she’s best known for her records “What Ya Want,” “Gangsta Lovin,” and “Let Me Blow Ya Mind (featuring Gwen Stefani). As an actress, you’ve most likely seen her in the movie franchise Barber Shop and television show ‘Queens.’
Eve is now a first-time mother. She shared her excitement on February 9th via Instagram: “Words can’t describe this feeling,” writes Eve.
Oprah Winfrey announced the star studded cast list of The Color Purple Musical Film. Read more to see full cast list.
Steven Spielbergy’s 1985 film “The Color Purple” and the The Color Purple Broadway musical (that opened in 2005) have a new adaptation joining the lineage of Alice Walker’s classic 1982 novel. On February 3rd, Oprah Winfrey announced the star studded cast list of The Color Purple Musical Film.
The announced cast list is as follows:
Fantasia Taylor as Celie
Halle Bailey as Nettie
Taraji P. Henson as Shug Avery
H.E.R. as Squeak
Danielle Brooks as Sofia
Corey Hawkins as Harpo
Colman Domingo as Mister
Oprah told Vanity Fair, “This ain’t your mama’s Color Purple.” Which, by just a glance of the cast list, goes without saying! The movie will be directed by Blitz Bazawule (director of Beyoncé’s Black Is King), Marcus Gardley (writer for The Chi) as screenwriter, with Oprah Winfrey (played the role of Sofia in 1985 film), Steven Spielberg (director of 1985 film) and Quincy Jones (composer and producer of 1985 film) as producers.
Watch Danielle Brooks’ reaction to Oprah surprising her with huge news!
Outstanding Black women in videography, content creation, direction and creative production have the opportunity to work with iconic music label Motown and tech powerhouse Google.
Outstanding Black women in videography, content creation, direction and creative production have the opportunity to work with iconic music label Motown and tech powerhouse Google.
Click here to see Motown’s Instagram post about the initiative.
The Motown Records Creator Program Supported by Google is aligned with Motown’s celebrated commitment to shattering barriers for talented creatives and is also a continuation of Google’s ongoing mission to amplify underrepresented voices in entertainment.
The selected individual will have the opportunity to create content that tells the story of the women of Motown Records, including recording artist Tiana Major9.
Click here to learn more about the initiative.
What does it take to get your song on one of the steamiest scenes ever.. On one of the most watched TV Shows on television? Press play to hear how singer/songwriter Atozzio did just that.
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