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Disney Pauses COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate In Florida

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Disney has paused its policy requiring Florida-based employees to take the COVID-19 vaccine following new laws passed by the state’s legislature last week that limit employers’ power to require vaccinations. The company informed employees in a memo sent Friday that it paused the requirement due to the state legislature’s action during a special session last week. The company also cited an appeal court’s temporary delay of federal vaccination guidelines from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The company said in a statement that more than 90% of Florida-based Disney employees are fully vaccinated. Employees who aren’t fully vaccinated will be required to wear face coverings and observe social distancing.

Guilty, Guilty, Guilty. Verdict Reached In Ahmaud Arbery Murder

All three white men charged in the murder of Ahmaud Arbery are facing possible life in prison after being found guilty today of killing the Black jogger.

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(Wednesday, November 24, 2021) – All three white suspects charged in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery were today found guilty in his killing back on February 23, 2020.  The courtroom erupted into cheers as the verdict was read.

The jury found Travis McMichael, who fired the shots, guilty of all nine counts, including malice murder and four counts of felony murder.  His father, Gregory McMichael, was also found guilty of all charges, except malice murder.  Neighbor, William Bryan was found guilty of three counts of felony murder along with a slew of other charges.

The men were arrested two months after the killing of Arbery following outrage over the cellphone video of the killing.  Arbery was jogging through a Georgia neighborhood when the three white men chased him down accusing him of being a burglar.  The case has drawn nationwide attention with race being a central issue and many drawing stark comparison between the murder of Arbery and the 1955 killing of Emmett Till.  The jury was comprised of 11 white persons and one black man.

Police Tie Car Used In Young Dolph’s Killing To 2nd Shooting

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Police say they have tied a car used in the killing of rapper Young Dolph to a shooting that left a woman dead and wounded another person days before the ambush on the hip-hop artist. Memphis police have said that two men exited a white Mercedes-Benz and fired shots into a Memphis bakery where Young Dolph was buying cookies Wednesday and killed him. Police have released photos taken from surveillance video that captured the shooting, but no arrests have been made. Capt. John Howell of the Covington Police Department said evidence shows the Mercedes was also used in a fatal shooting in that city Nov. 12.

Trans Netflix Workers Drop Labor Complaint But One Resigns

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Trans Netflix workers drop labor complaint but one resigns
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two former Netflix employees who raised concerns about anti-transgender comments on Dave Chappelle’s TV special are dropping labor complaints and one has resigned from the company. Terra Field, a senior software engineer who is trans, announced a voluntary resignation on Monday. Field and B. Pagels-Minor also are dropping a National Labor Relations Board complaint that claimed retaliation. Chappelle’s “The Closer” first aired on Oct. 1 and gained millions of views. However, Chapelle’s remarks about the transgender community raised protests within Netflix and from LGBTQ activists. Netflix fired Pagels-Minor last month for allegedly disclosing confidential information, which they’ve denied.

Two U.S. Park Police Officers To Be Fired

Officers Alejandro Amaya and Lucas Vinyard were cleared in the death of motorist Bijan Ghaisar

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(Alexandria, VA) — Two U.S. Park Police officers cleared in the 2017 shooting of a motorist are being fired. The Department of Interior says the officers will be terminated in a move that the police union is calling politically motivated. Officers Alejandro Amaya and Lucas Vinyard were cleared of charges last month by a federal judge in the death of motorist Bijan Ghaisar. The union maintains the terminations are not following the terms of its collective bargaining agreement with the U.S. Park Police. In October, District Court Judge Claude Hilton blocked the prosecution of the officers after finding they were entitled to immunity.

Ahmaud Arbery Jury Deliberates for 2nd Day

Jurors re-watched cellphone video of the shooting and listened again to a 911 call.

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BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — The jury is deliberating for a second day in the trial of three white men charged with the killing of Ahmaud Arbery in coastal Georgia. The mostly white jury returned to the courtroom to re-watch cellphone video of Arbery’s shooting soon after resuming its deliberations Wednesday morning. Jurors also wanted to listen again to a 911 call one of the defendants made right before the shooting. Jurors are weighing murder charges against father and son Greg and Travis McMichael and their neighbor William “Roddie” Bryan. The McMichaels said they suspected Arbery was a burglar when they chased him past their home in February 2020. Bryan joined the chase and recorded the cellphone video. Travis McMichael testified he fired in self-defense.

NFL Defensive Great Michael Strahan To Be Next Space Tourist

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By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer
“Good Morning America” co-host Michael Strahan is going to space next month. Strahan, who turned 50 on Sunday, will join Laura Shepard Churchley, the eldest daughter of astronaut Alan Shepard, on the Dec. 9 mission aboard the New Shepard, a spacecraft named after her father, the first American in space. The Blue Origin flight, the company headed by Jeff Bezos, will also carry four paying customers and will be the third by the New Shepard craft this year to shuttle humans to space. The 10-minute flight, five minutes less than Alan Shepard’s 1961 Mercury flight, will launch from West Texas carrying six people, two more than previous two flights this year with humans aboard.

Musician Jon Batiste Leads Grammy Award Nominations With 11

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Jon Batiste might be the Grammys biggest surprise: The multi-genre performer and recent Oscar winner made such an impression on voters that he scored the most nominations with 11 on Tuesday. Batiste earned an album of the year nod for “We Are” along with record of the year with “Freedom,” a feel-good ode to the city of New Orleans. Justin Bieber, Doja Cat and H.E.R. each came away with the second-most nominations with eight. Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo both had seven nods. The Weeknd also surprisingly received three nominations after not submitting any music.

The Santa Experience This Year Is A Mix Of Laps, Distancing

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By LEANNE ITALIE AP Entertainment Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — Santa is back this year, but he’s asking people to be cautious as he continues to tiptoe through the pandemic. There are fewer available Santas this year, which means some are busier than ever. Where it’s allowed, some malls and big-box stores are offering Santa’s guests a choice of full contact or social distance. Many of the snow globes and barriers set up last year are coming down. About 8.9 million U.S. households are expected to visit Santa in person this year, with virtual visits still a big option. That’s up from 6.1 million last year but fewer than the 10 million who paid the Jolly Old Elf a visit in 2019.

2022 Grammys Nomination List [FULL]

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The 2022 GRAMMYs Awards show is just around the corner. Tuesday, the Recording Academy announced the nominations for each of the 86 categories.

The Recording Academy will air the 2022 GRAMMY Awards show on Mon, Jan. 31, on CBS.

Record Of The Year
Award to the Artist and to the Producer(s), Recording Engineer(s) and/or Mixer(s) and mastering engineer(s), if other than the artist.

  • I Still Have Faith In You
    ABBA
    Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus, producers; Benny Andersson & Bernard Löhr, engineers/mixers; Björn Engelmann, mastering engineer
  • Freedom
    Jon Batiste
    Jon Batiste, Kizzo & Autumn Rowe, producers; Russ Elevado, Kizzo & Manny Marroquin, engineers/mixers; Michelle Mancini, mastering engineer
  • I Get A Kick Out Of You
    Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga
    Dae Bennett, producer; Dae Bennett & Josh Coleman, engineers/mixers; Greg Calbi & Steve Fallone, mastering engineers
  • Peaches
    Justin Bieber Featuring Daniel Caesar & Giveon
    Josh Gudwin, HARV, Shndo & Andrew Watt, producers; Josh Gudwin & Andrew Watt, engineers/mixers; Colin Leonard, mastering engineer
  • Right On Time
    Brandi Carlile
    Dave Cobb & Shooter Jennings, producers; Brandon Bell & Tom Elmhirst, engineers/mixers; Pete Lyman, mastering engineer
  • Kiss Me More
    Doja Cat Featuring SZA
    Rogét Chahayed, tizhimself & Yeti Beats, producers; Rob Bisel, Serban Ghenea, Rian Lewis & Joe Visciano, engineers/mixers; Mike Bozzi, mastering engineer
  • Happier Than Ever
    Billie Eilish
    FINNEAS, producer; Billie Eilish, FINNEAS & Rob Kinelski, engineers/mixers; Dave Kutch, mastering engineer
  • Montero (Call Me By Your Name)
    Lil Nas X
    Omer Fedi, Roy Lenzo & Take A Daytrip, producers; Denzel Baptiste, Serban Ghenea & Roy Lenzo, engineers/mixers; Chris Gehringer, mastering engineer
  • drivers license
    Olivia Rodrigo
    Daniel Nigro, producer; Mitch McCarthy & Daniel Nigro, engineers/mixers; Randy Merrill, mastering engineer
  • Leave The Door Open
    Silk Sonic
    Dernst “D’Mile” Emile II & Bruno Mars, producers; Serban Ghenea, John Hanes & Charles Moniz, engineers/mixers; Randy Merrill, mastering engineer

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‘Queens’ Hopes To Earn The TV Respect Meant For Royalty

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NEW YORK (AP) — When Naturi Naughton read the script for ABC’s new music-inspired drama “Queens,” a feeling of déjà vu rushed through her. That’s because Naughton, a former member of the 2000s R&B group 3LW, knew well the drama and breakups and makeups of being in a girl group. “Queens,” which airs Tuesday nights in primetime and also streams on Hulu, follows a fictional popular ’90s female rap crew, the Nasty Bitches, starring Naughton, Eve, Brandy and Nadine Velazquez. The group broke up at the height of their fame but two decades later — now in their 40s — they attempt to reunite.

Responsible Gift Giving

DC Lottery is promoting it’s “Gift Responsibly” message for the holidays

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It’s the holidays, the season of giving and the DC Lottery is issuing an important reminder about gift giving.  When giving the gift of Lottery, remember lottery tickets are not child’s play.  My guest this morning is Nicole Jordan – Director of Market and Communications with the DC Lottery

National Council on Problem Gambling’s 24-hour confidential hotline is 800-522-4700

 

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Stephanie Gaines-Bryant & Derek McGinty

We hear from former anchors and reporters

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Next month… WHUR will celebrate 50 years on the air.  That includes signature programing like The Daily Drum.  This month on HUR@Home Newsmakers, I continue conversations with some of the people who have helped make it what it is.

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COVID-19 Update

Staying safe for Thanksgiving gatherings.

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We are just days away from from our Thanksgiving gatherings.  The pandemic is still very much with us.  The difference between this year and last year is that we have vaccines for all.  Gatherings this year are not without the need for precautions.  It’s been a while since we’ve had a covid-19 update and this is certainly the perfect time to do that.

Dr. Reed Tuckson, MD, Co-Founder, Black Coalition Against COVID-19

Biden Confronts Soaring Gas Prices

Biden also cited “historic” progress in the economic recovery since taking office.

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(Washington, DC) — President Biden is confronting soaring gas prices. Speaking at the White House, he noted he’s tapping into the nation’s vast oil reserves. Biden warned it will take time to have an impact on gas prices. He also insisted fighting climate change is not raising the price of gas. Biden cited gas spikes in years-past and called the current situation a global problem. Meantime, Biden said his administration is aggressively tackling supply chain bottlenecks, a hangover from the COVID pandemic. He insisted U.S. stores will be well-stocked for the holiday season. Biden also cited “historic” progress in the economic recovery since taking office.

Jury Deliberating in Ahmaud Arbery’s Trial

Prosecutor Linda Dunikoski delivered rebuttle this morning.

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BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — The case of three white men charged with murder in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery is now with the jury. Jurors got the case Tuesday after a nearly two-week trial in which prosecutors argued that the men provoked the fatal confrontation and defense attorneys insisted their clients acted in self-defense. Prosecutor Linda Dunikoski told jurors that the men cannot claim self-defense if they were the aggressors. The prosecution got the final word because it carries the burden of proving its case beyond a reasonable doubt. Prosecutors and defense attorneys spent hours on Monday delivering closing arguments that spilled into a second day.

Prosecutor Linda Dunikoski looks on during the trial of William “Roddie” Bryan, Travis McMichael and his father Gregory McMichael, all charged with the February 2020 death of 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery, Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021, at the Glynn County Courthouse in Brunswick, Ga.

Kevin Hart Stars as Gary Coleman’s Role In Diff’rent Strokes Remake

Kevin Hart to play Arnold Jackson, Gary Coleman’s character, in a Diff’rent Strokes remake.

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Kevin Hart has been casted for the role of Arnold Jackson, from iconic sitcom, Diff’rent Strokes, in the 90 minute ABC special Live in Front Of A Studio Audience. 

The special will also include the Diff’rent Stokes spin-off The Facts of Life that ran on ABC for 9 seasons. This episode will air on ABC Tuesday, December 7th.

Other characters include John Lithgow to star as Mr. Drummond, Damon Wayans as Willis Jackson and Ann Dowd to play Mrs. Garrett, according to the New York Post.

Hart playing Arnold Jackson is the only role that is trending on twitter. People wonder how the Hart, 42, will be able to play a character that Gary Coleman played when he was a tween.

The comedian has yet to announce that he will be playing the role on Twitter, but the people have already started talking. Some are jokingly talking about Hart’s height, being that he is 5’4 one twitter user said that he is “pint sized” and practically “the same size as Coleman on the show.”

Others aren’t happy with ABC’s decision, one fan asked, “Why would you hire @KevinHart4real to play a child when you could have maybe given the chance to an actual child to do something historical?”

You can watch the remake of Diff’rent Strokes and The Facts of Life on ABC’s Live In Front Of A Studio Audience on Dec. 7th.

LeBron James and Isaiah Stewart Suspended After Sunday Night Debacle

Sunday night’s game led to the suspension of LeBron James and Isaiah Stewart.

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UPDATE: LeBron James is suspended for one game without pay meaning he will miss Tuesday’s game against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. On the other hand, Isaiah Stewart is suspended for two games without pay, he will miss the Tuesday Detroit home game against Miami and the Wednesday game against Milwaukee.

As previously reported by WHUR, L.A. Laker, LeBron James was ejected from Sunday nights game against Detroit Pistons for hitting Isaiah Stewart in the face. Stewart, who was visibly bleeding, was also ejected due to his reaction, as he had to be restrained  on multiple occasions in order to prevent him from launching at James.

This is the first time James has been suspended in his 19-year-long career with the NBA. According to a statement NBA released Monday, James is being suspended for “for recklessly hitting Stewart in the face,” and Stewart “for escalating an on-court altercation by repeatedly and aggressively pursuing Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James.”

Some fans think the decision wasn’t fair, what do you all think?

Dementia Rumors Swirling Regarding Wendy Williams; Brother Shuts Them Down

Rumors circulate of Wendy Williams being confined to a wheelchair and facing early on-set dementia.

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Wendy Williams, 57, has been missing from her purple chair for a while now. She is battling health issues. Well, her absence is causing rumors to stir and has her trending online.

Pictures from Nov. 3rd were circulating of Wendy in a wheelchair, as she was wheeled from her home in Manhattan to a black SUV. As reported, on a popular radio show, by News Personality Toine The Don, it is said Williams is facing early dementia and is confined to a wheelchair. “Wendy lost all blood circulation in her legs and feet and is now suffering from early signs of dementia,” reports say.

Although, the Wendy Williams Show’s Instagram have given multiple reasons as to the hosts months-long hiatus, rumors are still trickling in. Wendy’s brother Tommy Williams, 54, talked to The Sun and shut all the rumors of dementia and a wheelchair down.

He said, “We haven’t had any alerts like that and I haven’t seen anything like that or have had conversations with her that would lead me to believe that.” He went on to say that the daytime talk show host has not been “displaying that type of behavior to the family.”

“We routinely go up and check on Wendy even though we’re all down here in Florida.”

Wendy’s younger brother also states that his dad speaks to Wendy very often so there are no concerns of her mental state. He is even hopeful that she will be well enough to travel for Thanksgiving.

“I am trying to find out if she’s coming down for Thanksgiving. I mean–she’s normal like that,” Tommy added.

The last update on Wendy’s health was given on the Wendy Williams Show’s Instagram was Nov. 8th. The post says “HOW YOU DOIN’? I MISS YOU ALL! As everyone knows, my health has been a hot topic. I’m making progress but it’s just one of those things that’s taking more than we expected.”

 

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Steve Harvey Morning Show Making Thanksgiving Special

The Steve Harvey Morning Show is helping needy families in the DMV have a traditional Thanksgiving meal.

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It’s the Steve Harvey Morning Show Turkey Giveaway Day and we are making sure dozens of needy families in the DMV will have the traditional holiday meal just in time for Thanksgiving.  I’m on location at Food and Friends, with  Carrie Stoltzfus – Executive Director of Food and Friends and Rasheed Abdurrahman – Chef at Food and Friends

The Steve Harvey Morning Show is crisscrossing the country to handout thousands of turkeys just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday.  WHUR is joining forces with the Steve Harvey crew right here in the DMV handing out 75 turkeys to families in need.

Tune in to Taking it to the Streets, weekday mornings at 6:15, 7:08 and 8:40 on the Steve Harvey Morning Show on 96.3 WHUR.

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Black and Missing Documentary

What determines who gets attentions and who does not?

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It happens all the time, loved ones go missing.  Sometimes we hear about them on the local news and sometimes even the national news.  But what determines that?  What determines who gets attentions and who does not?  We talk about that issue ahead of a new HBO documetary set for release tomorrow… “Black and missing”.  It features two crusading women who have been carrying the banner for people of color who have disappeared… but not always getting the attention other communities have.

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Black and Missing Foundation

Natalie Wilson, Co-Founder, Black and Missing Foundation

 

Derricka Wilson, Co-Founder, Black and Missing Foundation

Police: Parade-Crash Suspect Was in a Domestic Disturbance

There is no evidence of terrorism in the event

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WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) — Police say the suspect in a deadly Christmas parade crash in suburban Milwaukee was in a domestic disturbance just minutes before he killed five people and injured 48. Waukesha Police Chief Dan Thompson said Monday there is no evidence of terrorism in the event. He says police were preparing five charges of intentional homicide against Darrell Brooks, 39, of Milwaukee. Thompson identified those killed as four women ages 71, 52, 52 and 79, and an 81-year-old man. Members of the “Dancing Grannies” club were among those killed, as was an employee of Citizens Bank.

This Nov. 3, 2021 photo provided by the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office shows Darrell Brooks. Investigators are looking into whether the SUV driver who plowed through a Christmas parade in suburban Milwaukee, on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021,, killing and injuring several people, was fleeing a crime

Food2Feed 2021: More Than $40K Raised And Counting

WHUR listeners gave online at WHUR.com, stopped by the radio station’s Howard University studios with cash and checks, and even dropped off trunk loads of non-perishable food to pack a truck. Howard University student volunteers were on hand to collect the donations from motorists. At the end of the day, donations topped $40,000.

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Helping to provide needy families meals during the holiday season is a hallmark of 96.3 WHUR. The radio station continued the tradition Tuesday, November 16th hosting its 43rd Annual Food2Feed radiothon, a 12-hour food drive to collect money and food in time for Thanksgiving.

WHUR listeners gave online at WHUR.com, stopped by the radio station’s Howard University studios with cash and checks, and even dropped off trunk loads of non-perishable food to pack a truck. Howard University student volunteers were on hand to collect the donations from motorists.

Listeners had an extra incentive to share this year. Those who came by the radio station to give with monetary or non-perishable donations also found themselves on the receiving end. Courtesy of Giant Food, listeners got a $5 Giant gift card. “I donate every year to Food2Feed because it’s simply the right thing to do,” said Stephanie Henderson from Fort Washington. “I was pleasantly surprised when I got a Giant gift card in return. I will be using that for some Thanksgiving shopping of my own.”

In addition to more than $500 in $5 gift cards, Giant Food also shipped in a donation of $3,000 to Food2Feed.   At the end of the day, donations topped $40,000. “WHUR listeners have always answered the call to assist their neighbors in need. It is heartwarming to see that even in the midst of the lingering pandemic the level of caring for others is amplified,” said WHUR General Manager Sean Plater.  “We are also thankful to our partner in goodwill Giant Food. Because of their constant support to the community, this year’s Food2Feed with extra special.”

The 2021 Food2Feed Radiothon took on an added sense of urgency as headlines continue to highlight the increasing level of need across the country and right here in the DMV. Statistics show many food banks have seen the request for food assistance in some cases double. “We’ve had person who use to donate to us now are standing in line in need of food to feed their families,” said Gwen Pope, Director of the Emergency Resource Center at Shabach Ministries, Inc.

100% of the tax-deductible donations to Food2Feed are split equally between the Capital Area Food Bank and Shabach Ministries, two non-profit organizations in the DMV working to provide equitable access to food to people struggling with hunger and food insecurity. It is estimated that for every $1 that is donated two meals can be provided to a needy individual.

The 43rd Annual Food2Feed Radiothon is part of WHUR’s larger “Season of Giving Campaign,” which includes a Children’s School Supply Giveaway in August, Children’s Coat Drive in October, and the Children’s Toy Drive in December. 2021 also marks the 50th Anniversary of the heritage radio station.

Live Performance: An Intimate Evening with PJ Morton

This event was an official ROAD TO 50 private showcase where the Grammy Award winner serenaded us with his timeless hits and even let us hear his new song too.

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WHUR listeners were in for a treat! They won access to an intimate evening with PJ Morton at the City Winery in DC. This event was an official ROAD TO 50 private showcase where the Grammy Award winner serenaded us with his timeless hits and even let us hear his new song too. Personal, Private and Powerful!

Oprah’s List Of Favorites Has This Bison-Owned Brand… Again

Howard Alumn, Amanda E. Johnson, and co-founder KJ Miller make ‘Oprah’s Favorite Things’ list for the second time.

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This Bison-Owned Company is back at it again. Mented Cosmetics, founded by KJ Miller and Amanda E. Johnson, are listed on Oprah’s Favorite Things for the second time.

Amanda E. Johnson is a Howard University Alumn Class of ’04. She and KJ Miller met at Harvard Business School. The two created their company, Mented Cosmetics, over a glass of Pinot while discussing how it was virtually impossible to find the perfect nude lipstick.

“We created Mented Cosmetics because we believe every woman should be able to find herself in the world of beauty, no matter her skin tone. We know you’ll love being put first – because when it comes to beauty, no one deserves to be an afterthought,” said the co-founders.

The name “Mented” comes from the word “pigmented,” which is a huge part of their brand. According to the founders, all their shades have been meticulously thought out, “From our original nude lipsticks to eyeshadow palettes to blushes, each of our makeup products is perfectly pigMented to match your skin tones.”

Mented Cosmetics Gloss for Grownups is the gift box shared on Oprah’s Favorite Things. According to Oprah Daily, “KJ Miller and Amanda E. Johnson have made makeup magic with a line for all skin tones. These made-in-the-USA glosses feel modern, giving just the right amount of luster, sans stickiness.”

The gift box was originally $50 for four, now 20 percent off with code “oprah”! Shop it and more on the Mented Cosmetics website.

 

Tami Roman Gives Her Husband The Option To Have A Baby With Another Woman

Basketball Wives Star, Tami Roman says she gave her husband the opportunity to have a baby with another woman.

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Tami Roman is very open-minded with her marriage. What she offered her husband may shock some as it did The Real hosts, Garcelle Beauvais and Adrienne Bailon Houghton.

 

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Roman, The Basketball Wives Star, appeared on the talk show this week revealing how she paused her surrogacy plans with her husband, Reggie Youngblood. Instead, she gave Youngblood the ‘opportunity to find someone else to have a baby with.

Youngblood is an only child and doesn’t have any children, whereas Roman already has two daughters with her ex-husband Kenny Anderson.

During the episode, Roman says,”I feel like I’m at a point where my career is starting to do and reward me for all of my efforts and the time that I’ve been in this business, and a baby for me right now would just not be the thing to do.”

So what I offered him [Reggie] was an opportunity for us to take a break for a year or two and let him go find someone to have a child with. And then when he has his baby, we could get back together,” she continued.

Roman explained that she would “help raise the baby” but didn’t want to have it or retrieve her eggs for the surrogacy process. “So it’s really more for him than it is for me,” when referring to having another child. She also explained that the mother of the child would also be a part of the child’s life, “I believe in co-parenting, I believe that’s a very valuable part of the child’s life if the parents aren’t together. You need to learn how to co-parent. And then I can be there and love the child as if it was my own.”

Some may see this act as selfish or selfless as Beauvais exclaimed. She admits that she really does want him to have children she just can’t be the one that does that for him. Youngblood rejected her proposal for this forward-thinking idea.

“But he said, ‘I don’t want that. I fell in love with you, you’re the woman that I’m going to spend the rest of my life with, and if God put me here and I’m not supposed to have children, then that’s what it is,’ ” she revealed.

 

Dwyane Wade Reveals His Feelings On Not Living With His Youngest Son

In his new memoir, ‘Dwyane’, Wade explains his troubles of not living under the same roof with his youngest son.

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Dwyane Wade‘s photographic memoir, Dwyane, is out now and it gives a little more detail into his life. In this book, he reveals how it is challenging to not live under the same roof as his youngest son, Xavier Wade.

Xavier is the child of Dwyane Wade and his friend Aja Metoyer. They had Xavier while Wade and his wife, Gabrielle Union, were on a temporary break in 2013. Union spoke out previously about how this had affected her, “The experience of Dwyane having a baby so easily–while I was unable to–left my soul not just broken into pieces, but shattered into fine dust scattering in the wind.” For context, at the time Union was struggling with infertility issues, according to People.

The 39-year-old NBA star has three other children, Zaire, Kaavia, Zaya and he is raising his nephew, Dahveon Morris.

“Xavier doesn’t live with me, so we don’t get to see each other every day like I do with my other kids,” Wade explains in his memoir. “It makes things challenging at times, but it’s my job to make sure he never has to carry that weight.”

“It’s up to me to make sure he knows he’s being raised with love even if we don’t live under the same roof. And it’s up to me to let him know that while distance may physically separate us at times, I’m always going to be the man he can depend on to love him and help lead him,” Wade continues.

Wade speaks on his perspective of fatherhood, “What I’ve come to learn over my life is that fatherhood isn’t a monolithic image that looks the same in every household. Each relationship is different. All I’m concerned about with Xavier is him always knowing he’s loved.”

Dwyane is out on shelves now.

LeBron James Benched After Incident With Isaiah Stewart

LeBron James Ejected after incident with Isaiah Stewart resulting in a bloody face.

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Sunday during the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Detroit Pistons. LeBron James swung at Detroits big man, Isaiah Stewart, with a closed fist, while the two were battling for rebounding position.

Stewart is seen bleeding profusely all over his face, he is visibly angry as he tries to get to James from across the court. All players and fans were reminded of the infamous “Malice at the Palace” incident that happened nearly 17 years ago between the Pistons and the Indiana Pacers.  Fans were urged to stay in their seats and stay off the court to ensure something like that wouldn’t occur again.

 

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The incident took place with 9:18 remaining in the third quarter and the Lakers down by 12. Both were ejected from the game, James for a flagrant foul 2 and Stewart for two technical fouls. Russell Westbrook, Lakers guard, also received a technical foul. According to crew chief Scott Foster, Westbrook received a technical foul because he was “an escalator and not a peacemaker.”

There are different views as to where the hit was intentional or not. ESPN reported, Lakers big man Anthony Davis had this to say about his fellow teammate, “Everyone in the league knows LeBron’s not a dirty guy. In fact, when he knew he hit him, as soon as he did it, he looked back at him like, ‘Oh, my bad. I didn’t try to do it.'”

Predicitons vary on suspension of the players due to the incident, some say based on previous situations James’ may be suspended for 2 or 3 games.

This was James’ second ejection of his 19-year career, the first being during a Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat game back in 2017.

 

‘BMF’ Is Greenlit By Starz With 50 Cent as Executive Producer

This new docuseries is produced by 50 Cent and will be airing on Starz.

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Another Starz show about the ‘Black Mafia Family’ has just been greenlit.

This BMF Documentary will have eight episodes and 50 Cent will serve as executive producer, as reported by Deadline. ShanNicholson will be showrunner and director,  with help in directing from Chris Frierson. The docuseries will be produced by G-Unit Film and Television and Alex Gibney’s Jigsaw Production. 50 Cent added that “The docuseries will offer an inside look at different perspectives from all of those involved, BMF—Blowing Money Fast.”

In an interview with Complex, the rapper said, “BMF is a more intense version of Power to me. Power is a fictional story and it’s based on some of the things that I experienced in my upbringing. It makes it even easier to go into the ’90s with Raising Kanan because that period is more like the Golden Era.”

The scripted series of BMF is doing great on the network. It is averaging a whopping 6.5 million views per episode. It has just been renewed for a second season. As developed by 50, the show follows the true story of brothers Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory (Demetrius Flenory Jr.) and Terry “Southwest T” Flenory (Da’Vinchi).

Jeffrey Hirsch, President, and CEO of Starz said, The success of BMF demonstrates a continued rise in fan demand and interest in the story of the Flenory brothers,”

We will see what more 50 Cent and BMF have in store for us.

Meet The DMV’s Mike and Marvin McCoy!

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Mike McCoy and his brother Overseer Marvin McCoy grew up in South East DC and have ministered around the world.  Meet these two dynamic men of God.

Melissa Bethea, Pastor Jeff Smith, and Richard Davis Testify Faith

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Gospel songstress Melissa Bethea and Strong Tower Church of Fredericksburg, Virginia Pastor Jeff Smith and Creative Director Richard T. Davis share testimonies of faith during these trying times.

The Law and the Politics of the Kyle Rittenhouse Verdicts

We discuss the law and the politics of the the trial and verdict.

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Not guilty… Five times over.  A Wisconsin jury found Kyle Rittenhouse not guilty of all charges in his double homicide trial.  The 18-year-old always maintained he killed two men and injured a third in self defense last year during social justice protests in Kenosha.  We discuss the law and the politics of the the trial and verdict.

Glenn Ivey, Former Prosecutor

Justin Hansford, Executive Director, The Thurgood Marshall Civil Rights Center at the Howard University School of Law

NAACP Image Awards To Be Held With Live Audience In February

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Next year’s NAACP Image Awards will be held in-person Feb. 26 in Los Angeles with a live audience, the group announced Thursday. The ceremony starts at 8 p.m. Eastern and will be broadcast live on BET. Nominees for the awards that honor entertainers and writers of color will be announced Jan. 11. This year’s honors include new podcast categories along with awards in music, film, television and literature. No venue or host was announced. Earlier this year, Anthony Anderson served as emcee for the eighth straight year in a virtual ceremony with no audience.

Slain Rapper Young Dolph Left A Lasting Legacy In Memphis

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Two days before he was gunned down while buying cookies at his favorite bakery in Memphis, Tennessee, rapper Young Dolph visited a cancer center where a relative had received treatment. The 36-year-old who grew up on the Memphis streets was in town to hand out turkeys at a church and other locations the ahead of Thanksgiving. Return trips like this one had become common throughout his life, which ended Wednesday when he was shot inside a popular, family-owned bakery in Memphis. Authorities on Thursday released surveillance photos that show two men exiting a white Mercedes-Benz and shooting Young Dolph before fleeing. Police are still searching for the gunmen.

Furor Over Miss South Africa Appearing In Pageant In Israel

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JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Controversy is swirling around the Miss South Africa beauty pageant, as the government has withdrawn its support for the event because of its plans to participate in the Miss Universe 2021 contest which is to be held in Israel in December. The current Miss South Africa, Lalela Mswane, appears to be caught in an uncomfortable spot because of the furor. The government announced this week that it has withdrawn its backing after it failed to persuade the Miss South Africa pageant organizers to pull out of the event to protest Israel’s policies toward the Palestinian territories.

National Adoption Day

What you need to know to adopt a child in DC

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You want to add a child to your family.  Perhaps birthing a child isn’t possible or desirable but you still want to provide a loving home and are considering adoption.  How is that done?  What would that mean for you?  Is it easier for married couples, more difficult for singles?  Are their income requirements?  There are so many, many questions.  Saturday, November 18th is the 35th annual National Adoption Day and we’re answering those questions and more for you.

DC Adoption Information: 202-671-LOVE (5683)

 

Magistrate Judge Kenia Seoane López, Superior Court of the District of Columbia (not pictured)

Darryl & Princess Moch, Father & Daughter

 

Black Pastors Rally Outside Arbery Trial

Many carried signs that said “Black pastors matter”

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BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — Hundreds of pastors are rallying at the Georgia courthouse where three white men are on trial in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery. The mostly Black group gathered Thursday in response to a defense lawyer’s bid to keep Black ministers out of the courtroom. Many carried signs that said “Black pastors matter,” and some wore buttons with Arbery’s picture. The Rev. Al Sharpton announced the rally after a defense attorney said he didn’t want “any more Black pastors” sitting in the Glynn County courtroom with Arbery’s family. The February 2020 shooting death of the 25-year-old Black man deepened a national outcry over racial injustice after cellphone video of the death leaked two months later.

 

Living With Lupus

The Heal Collaborative is hosting a workshop to educate the community on Lupus.

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Did you know Lupus is two to three times more prevalent among women of color?  There’s a workshop coming up to better educate the community about the disease.  My guest is Alisa McLeish – HEAL Collaborative Organization

HEAL Collaborative Organization, in partnership with Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church, is hosting a virtual workshop on living with Lupus in the African American community Friday, November 19th.   The workshop will feature patients, advocates, rheumatologists, legislators, and members of the HEAL team. For more information go here: 

Tune in to Taking it to the Streets, weekday mornings at 6:15, 7:08 and 8:40 on the Steve Harvey Morning Show on 96.3 WHUR.

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No Shave November

Focusing on men’s health and cancer.

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You may notice a few more unshaved men this month.  They have nothing to do with the runaway popularity of beards.  This is No Shave November.  It’s a month-long journey to raise cancer awarness… particulary for men.

Resources:

No Shave November

Dr. Pamela Coleman, MD, Urologist, Associate Professor, Howard University School of Medicine

Chase Young’s Season is Done

Washington coach Ron Rivera confirmed the prognosis for Young on Monday

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Chase Young will not play the rest of this season after injuring his right leg and is scheduled to underdog surgery.
Washington coach Ron Rivera confirmed the prognosis for Young on Monday in the wake of the reigning Defensive Rookie of the Year going down during the first half of an upset of defending Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay.
Rivera did not reveal whether Young tore the ACL in his right knee and did not specify what the surgery is for. Washington said Sunday that Young left the game with a knee injury, and Rivera said it was possibly an ACL tear.


The 2020 No. 2 pick finishes his second NFL season with 1 1/2 sacks. Rookie Shaka Toney is among the pass rushers who will fill in for Young at Carolina and the rest of the year.
“We’re going to rely on some young guys to step up and get opportunities,” Rivera said.
Young got hurt Sunday while trying to get past left tackle Donovan Smith in order to pressure Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady. He ended up on the grass, wincing and writhing around on the ground for a bit, all the while keeping his right leg straight.
After Young was checked by team trainers, a cart was driven out onto the field. But Young declined to get on and be driven off, instead motioning for teammate Brandon Scherff to give him a hand to help stand up.
Young then headed toward the locker room, draping his arms on the shoulders of two people for support while he limped off. He gave teammates a speech of encouragement at halftime and returned to the sideline on crutches later.

Defense Objects to Rev. Jesse Jackson at Arbery Trial

Defense entered a motion to eject Jackson from the courtroom gallery

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(Brunswick, GA) — The Reverend Jesse Jackson is in Georgia for the trial of three white men charged in the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery. However, the defense entered a motion to eject Jackson from the courtroom gallery, claiming his presence could impact the members of the jury. The judge denied the motion. Last week, Lawyer Kevin Gough also tried to get the court to prevent any more, in his words, “Black pastors,” from attending the trial after Reverend Al Sharpton was spotted in the gallery. Arbery is the 25-year-old unarmed Black man who was shot to death while on a jog last year.

Review of Halle Berry’s ‘Bruised’

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A Deadline writer recently reviewed Halle Berry’s new movie Bruised.
This is her first time directing a film. The project is in select theaters and is also streaming on Netflix.
The Deadline writer had nothing but nice things to say about the actress’s directorial debut.
They wrote, “Bottom line is there is no question Berry has thrown it all against the wall with this one and acquitted herself admirably, not just as you might expect acting-wise from the Oscar-winning star of Monster’s Ball but also behind the camera.”
They added, “Berry certainly knows a strong role when she sees it and clearly wanted to protect it by jumping into the directorial ring as well. What some scenes lack in subtlety she makes up for with the sheer will to simply pull this all off in the first place.”
Will you see Bruised? What is Halle Berry’s best role?

Travis Scott Hit with Over 100 Lawsuits

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The lawsuits are piling in for Travis Scott over the Astroworld incident.
So far, 109 cases have been filed against him.
Most are filed by famous lawyer Benjamin Crump.
In a statement to the press, Crump said, “We will make sure that they get justice because this should have never happened.”
Scott, Live Nation, and Drake have all been named in the lawsuits.
Do you think it’s fair that Scott is getting sued?

9-Year-Old Boy Injured At Astroworld Festival Has Died; Death Toll Now 10

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The 9-year-old boy who was injured at the Astroworld Festival in Houston died Sunday, according to the family’s attorney.
The death toll from the concert now stands at 10.
The boy, Ezra Blount, had been in a medically induced coma since being trampled at the show.
He was at the festival with his father when concertgoers surged toward the outdoor stage when rapper Travis Scott started performing.
A statement from the family said in part that they are “grieving the incomprehensible loss of their precious young son.”
Then added, “This should not have been the outcome of taking their son to a concert.”
Dozens of lawsuits have been filed accusing the show’s organizers of negligence.

Faith Evans Responds To Divorce News — With Help From Husband Stevie J

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Faith Evans has responded to the divorce filed by Stevie J last week. The singer posted a picture on Sunday (November 14) of the two of them enjoying a day at the beach with the caption, “Get us free, bruh! @hitmansteviej_1”

Stevie J filed divorce paperwork on Monday (November 8th) in Los Angeles Country. The couple got married in Las Vegas in 2018 on a whim.

Faith and Stevie have publicly broken up and reconciled so that could be the case again, however, only time will tell, they have been friends for over 20 years.

Do you think Faith and Stevie J are really divorcing?

Howard Reaches Agreement With Students

Howard University students are ending their month-long protest after reaching an agreement with the University. An official announcement from Howard President Dr. Wayne Frederick is expected later today.

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BREAKING – Washington, D.C. (Monday, November 15, 2021) – Howard University has reached an agreement with students who have been occupying the Blackburn Center, ending a month long protest.  HU President Dr. Wayne Frederick will release an official video statement later today.

Sesame Street Has Its First Asian-American Muppet

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There’s a new neighbor on Sesame Street. Ji-Young is the long-running children’s program’s first Asian American muppet. The seven-year-old Korean American is a fan of the electric guitar and skateboarding.

“In Korean tradition the two syllables they each mean something different and Ji means, like, smart or wise. And Young means, like, brave or courageous and strong,” explained Ji-Young.

You can see Ji-Young in See Us Coming Together: A Sesame Street Special. Simu Liu, Padma Lakshmi and Naomi Osaka are among the celebrities appearing in the special, airing on Thanksgiving Day on HBO Max, Sesame Street social media platforms and on local PBS stations.

What do you think about Sesame Street getting their first Asian American muppet?

Shaquille O’Neal Says He Doesn’t Regret Turning Down The Green Mile

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Shaquille O’Neal will be forever etched into the fabric of the NBA and its history. The Hall of Famer knows his limits and says he doesn’t regret turning down Stephen King’s “The Green Mile.”

“I didn’t want to play the down-South African American guy during slavery, you know what I mean? I didn’t want to play that role. But the guy who played it did a wonderful job,” Shaq recently told The Marchand and Ourand Sports Media Podcast, “Michael Clarke Duncan did an excellent job, so I think I made the right decision…”

Shaq is right, Michael Clarke Duncan received a best supporting actor nomination at the Academy Awards before passing away in 2012.

How do you think The Green Mile would’ve turned out had Shaq played John Coffey?

It’s Our Season of Giving

It’s that time again, our 43rd Food2Feed 12-hour radiation

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Tomorrow is WHUR’s 43rd Annual Food2Feed Radioton and the need this year is greater now more than ever.  We are hoping to help as many families and individuals as possible this holiday season by providing a turkey with all the fixings.  My guest is Steve Robinson – Deputy General Manager for 96.3 WHUR 96.3FM.

Our 43rd Annual WHUR Food2Feed Radiothon is Tuesday, November 16th from 6am to 6pm at the studios of WHUR – 529 Bryant Street, NW.  You can donate now on whur.com or drop off your non-perishable items and donation Tuesday at the radio station. www.whur.com

 

Tune in to Taking it to the Streets, weekday mornings at 6:15, 7:08 and 8:40 on the Steve Harvey Morning Show on 96.3 WHUR.

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