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DC’s Own Featured at The Phillips Collection

The Phillips Collection is featuring a new exhibit.

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100 years of history and still going strong with iconic exhibitions.  Profiling this morning The Phillips Collection and a must see at the art museum.  My guest is Dr. Adrienne Childs – Curator for the exhibition “David Driskell:  Icons of Nature History at The Phillips Collection”

The Phillips Collection is America’s first museum of modern art and was opened in 1921 in Washington’s historic Dupont Circle. For more information go here:  www.phillipscollection.org

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Tommy DeBarge of Switch Has Died

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Tommy DeBarge of the R&B band Switch has died.
A family member of the famous musical family had revealed that Tommy battled with kidney and liver failure for a number of years and was hospitalized a few weeks ago.
Tommy and his brother Bobby were founding members of Switch and had classic hits with the group like “There’ll Never Be,” “I Call Your Name,” and Love Over & Over Again.”
Tommy died while in the hospital on Thursday at the age of 64.

Royal Caribbean Offers a 9-Month “World Cruise”

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If you want to get away Royal Caribbean cruise line wants to take you away for a whopping nine months.
Dubbed as the Ultimate World Cruise, Royal Caribbean International will give travelers the opportunity to cruise around the whole world in one trip.
If it sounds like something you’d want to do, the cruise sets sail on December 10, 2023, and would end on September 10, 2024. The trip will take you to 150 destinations in 65 countries on all seven continents.
Few things to note. If you can’t make the whole nine months you can book for a shorter time. The total price of the trip is $60,999 per person, but if you pay by January 6, 2023, you can save 10 percent.
Does this trip sound like something you’d like to do? What’s the longest time you’ve ever been on vacation?

Stream Wale’s New Album ‘Folarin 2’

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Wale has circled back to 2012 as he releases the follow-up of her “Folarin” series with “Folarin 2.”

The new album was executive produced by Wale and Rick Ross and features collaborations with Yella Beezy, Maxo Kream, Jamie Foxx, Boyz II Men, and Ant Clemons.

The album includes already released tracks, “Angles” featuring Chris Brown and “Poke It Out” featuring J. Cole. “I’m sampling way more than normal, so, it feels like a mixtape,” Wale told XXL. “I’m giving people their flowers and I’m getting mine.”

Which do you think is better “Folarin” or “Folarin 2?”

 

Nationwide Dog Food Recall: Potentially Life-Threatening Consequences

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Dog Food is being recalled for a third time in less than two months. First it was Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc. and their SPORTMiX dog foods which contained high levels of aflatoxin. Then, Fromm Family Foods recalled thousands of cases of its Shredded Entrée canned dog food due to elevated levels of Vitamin D.

Now Tuffy’s Pet Foods, Inc. has issued a recall on their Pure Vita Salmon Entrée Dog Food in a Tetrapak carton again because of elevated vitamin D levels.

Pups who eat high levels of vitamin D can suffer from serious health issues. The symptoms of elevated vitamin D levels in dogs include “vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst, increased urination, excessive drooling, and weight loss,” a notice put out by the FDA read.

There have been no reports of injury or sickness but Tuffy’s issued the recall out of “abundance of caution.”

Look for Pure Vita Salmon Entrée Dog Food in a Tetrapak 12.5 oz carton, UPC 0 73893 96202 1, lot numbers 0629101N1, 0901101N1 with best by dates of 29 June 2023, 1 Sep 2023. If you have this product you need to dispose of it or return it to the point of purchase for a full refund.

98 Percent of Washington DC’s COVID Deaths have Involved Black People

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Although Black people account for just 40 percent of Washington D.C.’s population, they’ve made up 98 percent of the Capitol’s COVID-19 deaths since June.
That’s according to data provided by DCCovid.com, which reveals 49 of 50 people who have died over the past four months have been Black. Going back to the start of the pandemic, 911 of 1,184 people who have died from COVID were Black, the data reveals.
Case-wise, more than half of Washington D.C.’s 63,305 confirmed infections have involved Black patients, per the website.
Why are Black people being hit especially hard by COVID in this one area of the country?

Andy Cohen Nearly Punched By A ‘Real Housewives’ Hubby: ‘He Had A Gun’

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“Watch What Happens Live” host Andy Cohen just released his new tell-all book, “Not All Diamonds and Rosé,” and in it he describes a time he feared he would be punched by one of the cast member’s husbands.

During the Real Housewives of Atlanta season 10 reunion special Andy was confronted by Kim Zolciak-Biermann’s husband, former NFL lineman, Kroy Biermann.

Cohen says Biermann brought a gun to set. The reunion special was filmed in Atlanta, Georgia, which is an open carry state. He confronted Andy in the bathroom telling Cohen he, “didn’t protect Kim enough, or focus on enough positive things that had happened to her that season on the show.”

Cohen replied, ‘Well, there was really nothing positive to focus on,’” he immediately regretted the statement and thought Biermann would punch him out, luckily he didn’t.

Have you immediately regretted something you said as soon as you said it?

What’s McDonald’s Least-Ordered Item?

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A TikToker whose family owns a bunch of McDonald’s franchises posted a video claiming this item is the least-sold item at McDonalds.
They said hot tea.
In contrast, iced tea is one of the biggest sellers.
The TikToker said they didn’t even know they sold hot tea until recently.
Not surprising, hot tea is a big seller in the UK.
What is your least favorite McDonald’s item?

National Perscription Drug Take Back Day

How to properly dispose of medications

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Keeping the community safe by discarding your prescription drugs properly.  National Drug Take Back Day is later this week and health officials in Prince George’s County have some key things they want you to do and know.  My guest is Dr. O’Tilia Hunter – Manager of Local Behavioral Health Authority for the Prince George’s County Department of Health

 National Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, October 23rd .  For more information go here: 

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The WHUR Community Love-Fest Started Long Ago!

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What a nostalgic conversation with WHUR Fam! Chief Engineer, turned General Manager, Jim Watkins. Former deejay and WHUR World Music Director, Joe Gorham, Miss Ebony Moonbeams, Dyana Williams. If you want to know more stories about the love started between WHUR and the community, PRESS PLAY!

Wait A Minute! H.E.R. Has Family In The DMV?

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When it comes down to owning her stardom, the 4 time Grammy Award winner, with 13 Grammy nominations, AND an Academy Award, H.E.R., is the poster child for that. She’s on fire and ready to show off her musicianship in the DMV at The Anthem.

 

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Usher’s Ex-Wife Tameka Foster Addresses ‘Gold Digger’ Rumors

Tameka Foster speaks in relationship with Usher and the rumors that went along with it.

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After being divorced for nearly 12 years, Tameka Foster still has to speak on rumors sparked because of her marriage to singer-songwriter Usher Raymond.

Foster appeared on the talk show “The Real” to promote her book “Here I Stand.” On the show she addressed rumors of her being the reason that Usher and TLC Member Chili broke up in 2003.

She received extreme criticism for the relationship, even from Usher’s own mother. The singer appeared on Oprah in 2012 explaining that his mother didn’t want to attend the wedding.

Foster opens up that she feels as though Usher didn’t receive enough credit for not marrying Chili and the blame was simply on her.

Referring to the rumors, she said, “They’ve had it all wrong. They just didn’t know who I was and they kind of didn’t give him enough credit to know that he didn’t marry that person, ya know.”

She believed the same people who were talking about her were people who looked like her, and those should have been the people supporting her.

During the video, she says, “The biggest critics and the people that were the most negative were either bloggers or the people that were just like me.”

The two divorced in 2009 due to irreconcilable differences.

Wendy Williams To Continue Show Hiatus

The Wendy Williams Show will continue to have guest hosts through November.

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Wendy Williams will continue her hiatus from her talk show, The Wendy Williams Show, into November. Williams has been battling with a breakthrough case of COVID-19 for quite some time.

The show began airing new episodes with a panel of guest hosts Oct. 18th. It appears the show will continue this method into November. A post was made on the show’s Instagram revealing Whitney Cummings as a special guest host for the last week of October. They also revealed the Sherri Shepherd will return as a guest host for the first week of November.

 

 

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Cummings left a heartfelt comment on the post, “Nobody can ever replace Wendy but we will do what we can to fill in so she can come back stronger than ever.” She also ended it by saying, “We all wanna make Wendy proud.”

 

Ray J Is Requesting Joint Custody of Children In Divorce

Ray J requests joint custody after recently filing for divorce from Princess Love.

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Ray J recently filed for divorce from his now-estranged wife Princess Love. This is the actor’s third time filing for divorce but this time Ray J is requesting joint custody of both kids.

According to a divorce petition obtained by TMZ, Ray J states “irreconcilable differences” is the reason for the divorce. A prenup was also revealed in these legal documents, in this, he request that the judge be not able to grant himself or his wife sole custody.

The singer filed for divorce while in the hospital. He was being treated for pneumonia and stayed for almost two weeks.

The two reality tv stars have been married since 2016.

Party For A Purpose

The Patuxent River Maryland Chapter of the Linx Inc. is hosting their masquerade ball this Saturday Oct. 23rd.

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Grab your MASK and get ready for a fun evening with the Links.  The Patuxent River Chapter of The Links is hosting a virtual Masquerade Ball October 23rd and the proceeds go to support programs and scholarships in Upper Montgomery County.  My guest is Ann Everett – President of Patuxent River Maryland Chapter of The Links Incorporated

Patuxent River Maryland Chapter of The Links is hosting their 3rd Biennial Masquerade Ball Saturday October 23rd from 7pm-9pm.  This year’s them is “It’s a Virtual Reality.”  Proceeds support programs and scholarships in Upper Montgomery County, MD.  For more information go here: 

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Reporters’ Roundtable

Analysis of the top stories of the week.

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Metro subway car safety, DC police shootings, redistricting controversy in Prince George’s County, and the passing of Colin Powell.

Micha Green, DC Editor, The Afro American Newspapers

Charles Ellison, Editor, The BE Note

Nikolas Cruz pleads guilty to 2018 Parkland school massacre

Cruz will be sentenced next year. A jury will be selected for the penalty phase in January.

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Nikolas Cruz has pleaded guilty to murder in the 2018 massacre that left 17 dead at a Parkland, Florida, high school. A jury will now decide whether he will be executed for one of the nation’s deadliest school shootings. Relatives of the victims who sat in the courtroom or watched the hearing via Zoom on Wednesday shook their heads or broke down in tears as Cruz entered his pleas and later apologized for his crimes. Given the case’s notoriety, Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer plans to screen thousands of prospective jurors for the death penalty trial. Jury selection is scheduled to begin in January.

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooter Nikolas Cruz sits in the courtroom before pleading guilty, Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, at the Broward County Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Cruz pleaded guilty to murder in the 2018 massacre that left 17 dead at the Parkland, Fla., high school.

White House Ready To Give Kids COVID Shots

It has unveiled plans to get shots in kids’ arms ahead of final FDA and CDC recommendations.

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(Washington, DC) — The White House is ready to give COVID shots to 28-million children between the ages of five and eleven-years-old. It has unveiled plans to get shots in kids’ arms ahead of final FDA and CDC recommendations. They include making the COVID vaccine available in more than 25-thousand pediatric and primary care offices, thousands of pharmacies and more than 100 children’s hospitals and health care systems. COVID Coordinator Jeff Zients says tools are also being prepared for quick distribution, including smaller needles. He says the final decision, expected in the next few weeks, will be “based on science” and the vaccine will be distributed equitably and fairly.

Coat Drive Success: DMV Showed Up Yet Again!

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The DMV showed up in a big way Saturday to help provide new coats to children in need at the “19thAnnual 96.3 WHUR Children’s Coat Drive.”

The coat drive was held from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Shops at Iverson in Temple Hills. WHUR Air Personality Coka Lani encouraged listeners to stop by to drop-off new coats, hats, and gloves for needy youth of all ages and the response was overwhelming. By the end of the broadcast, nearly 600 coats were donated and hundreds of hats and gloves.

“Our listeners never cease to amaze me with their level of generosity. Even with the pandemic and the rain, listeners were not going to let anything hold back their spirit of giving,” said WHUR General Manager Sean Plater.

All donations were distributed to the following organizations: Thrive DC, United Communities Against Poverty, Mission of Love Ministries, Community Lodgings, Recreation Wish List Committee, Woodland Spring Community, and Women’s Wings.

In addition to our generous listeners, we have to say a special thank you to our FedEx volunteers and sponsors. They came with lots of coats. Plus, FedEx volunteers helped to sort, pack, and load the coats so they could be given to the organizations,” added Plater.

The coat drive kicks-off “WHUR’s Annual Season of Giving Campaign,” which also includes “Food2Feed,” a 12-hour radiothon Tuesday, November 16th; “The Steve Harvey Turkey Giveaway” Monday, November 29th; and the “WHUR Toy Drive” Saturday, December 11th.

Celebrating 25 Years of Community Service

The Northern Virginia Urban League Guild is host a virtual celebration this Saturday, October 23rd

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The Northern Virginia Urban League Guild is celebrating 25 years of empowering communities and changing lives and to mark the historic occasion the Guild will host a virtual celebration.  My guest is Philmore Williams – Program Chair for  25th Anniversary Celebration of the Northern Virginia Urban League Guild

The Northern Virginia Urban League Guild is celebrating 25 years of empowering communities and changing lives and to mark the historic occasion the Guild will host a virtual celebration Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information go here: 

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“Say Their Names: How Black Lives Came To Matter In America”

New book looks at how the death of George Floyd and other issues changed how America views the Black Lives Matter movement.

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Black Lives Matter.  It’s more than a rallying cry for protesters.It is a movement that has inspired and motivated a generation.  It has also polarized a nation still wrestling with a legacy of racial discrimination and prejudice.  We talk to the co-authors of a new book that examines this social justice conversation.

Keith Harriston, Author, Journalist
Patrice Gaines, Author, Journalist

 

Alliance of Concerned Men

The organization works to stem the tide of deadly violence in DC.

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The homicide rate in the District of Columbia continues to skyrocket.  As of this week… it’s it ten percent higher than it was one year ago. As government agencies scramble to make the streets safe, communities continue to raise questions about strategies.  Yet there are boots-on-the-ground organizations that are attempting to bridge the gap between politicians and communities that want the same thing.  One of those organizations is the Alliance of Concerned Men.

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Haitian Gang Wants $17-Million Ransom For Kidnapped Missionaries

The missionaries are affiliated with Ohio-based Christian Aid Ministries.

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(Port-au-Prince) — The gang that kidnapped 17 Christian missionaries in Haiti over the weekend is demanding 17-million dollars in ransom. The gang grabbed the 16 Americans and one Canadian after they visited an orphanage near Port-au-Prince on Saturday. The people being held include seven women, five men and five children, one of them an eight-month-old baby. The FBI and Haitian police are in contact with the kidnappers but the defense minister said negotiations could take weeks. The missionaries are affiliated with Ohio-based Christian Aid Ministries.

People protest for the release of the kidnapped missionaries near the missionaries’ headquarters in Titanyen, north of Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Assisting Those Who Need A Helping Hand

The United Way of the National Capital Area is providing resources to persons in need.

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It’s all about helping the homeless and underserved communities in the DMV.  I have details this morning about a week long effort to connect those persons with the services they need.  Project Community Connect is underway.  My guest is Ian Gordon – Vice President of Community Impact and Engagement for United Way of National Capital Area

Project Community Connect is October 18th – 23rd and is designed to provide essential services to those at risk of or are experiencing homelessness.  Wrap around services will be provided.  For more information go here:

 

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Rushern Baker Runs for Governor of Maryland

We talk to Baker and his runningmate, Montgomery County Councilmember Nancy Navarro.

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Former Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker is back in the political spotlight and now running for the highest office in Maryland.  Baker wants to be governor and replace Republican Larry Hogan next year, who is term limited. What might a Baker Administration look like if he were to win? We talk to Baker and his runningmate, Montgomery County Councilmember Nancy Navarro.

Rushern Baker (D), Maryland Gubanatorial Candidate

Nancy Navarro, (D) Maryland Candidate for Lt. Governor

Kyrie Irving Played Some Pick-Up Football Over The Weekend

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Kyrie Irving can’t play for the Nets right now, so he decided to keep busy with a little pick-up football.
TMZ spotted Irving playing football with some friends at a local high school over the weekend.
Kyrie has refused to get vaccinated, and the team said last week that he wouldn’t play or practice with the Nets until he was.
Do you think Irving will sit out the season rather than get vaccinated? Are the Nets making the right call?

Will Smith Shows Off Fit Body Amid Post-Quarantine Fitness Journey

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Will Smith shared earlier this year that he had put on a few pounds during the quarantine and that he was taking back control of his body.
Smith gave fans an update via TikTok in a new video showing how much progress he’s made.
The actor was lifting heavy weights, running, doing pull-ups, etc.
Smith captioned the video with, “And to think Sundays used to be for muffins. #bestshapeofmylife”.
Can you relate? Did you put on a few extra pounds during quarantine and are trying to get them off? Are you currently on a weight loss journey? Tell us about it!

Cuba Gooding Jr. Faces February Trial in Groping Case

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Cuba Gooding, Jr is set to go on trial on February 1, 2022.
He is accused of groping three women at three different Manhattan night spots in 2018 and 2019.
Prosecutors plan to portray Cuba as a serial offender.
The defense plans to portray the case as an example of the #MeToo movement ‘run amok.’
Do you think the outcomes of R.Kelly, Harvey Weinstein and Bill Cosby fair well or poorly for Cuba Gooding, Jr’s case?

RHOA’s Falynn Guobadia Is Engaged to Jaylan Banks

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Falynn Guobadia and Jaylan Banks are engaged!
The expectant mother posted a photo of her ring with the caption, I said YES!!! I have no clue how @itsjaylanbanks pulled this big surprise off but I have not stopped balling my eyes out. I love you baby.
Falynn and Jaylan announced two months ago they are expecting a child together.
Falynn has two son’s with Simon Guobadia who is now with Porsha Williams.
How soon is too soon before moving on from a break up?

Trial Beginning In Ahmaud Arbery Murder Case

Jury selection began today.

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(Brunswick, GA) — The trial of three men accused of murdering Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia is about to begin. Jury selection is scheduled for today in the murder trial of Greg and Travis McMichael. They’re the father and son who prosecutors say armed themselves and pursued the unarmed Black man after spotting him jogging in their neighborhood just outside Brunswick. Also standing trial is William “Roddie” Bryan, a neighbor who took video of Travis McMichael shooting Arbery at close range with a shotgun. Attorneys said the judge summoned one-thousand potential jurors.

 

Colin Powell Dead At 84

, COVID Complications To Blame

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Former Secretary of State Colin Powell is dead at the age of 84, the result of complications from COVID-19.

His family says he was fully vaccinated. Powell was a former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, under both President George Bush and President Bill Clinton. He was born in New York City on April 5th, 1937, and was raised in the South Bronx. His parents immigrated to the U.S. from Jamaica. In military life, he was stationed in Germany; Massachusetts; Kentucky; Kansas; and Colorado. He served two tours in Vietnam from 1962 to 1963 and 1968 to 1969. He was also a battalion commander in Korea from 1973 to 1974. In 1987, President Ronald Reagan named General Powell as the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs.

General Powell was highly decorated, receiving the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, the Army Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Soldier’s Medal, Bronze Star Medal, and the Purple Heart. He was also decorated by numerous foreign governments, and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the President’s Citizens Medal and the Congressional Gold Medal, among others. Powell also received an honorary knighthood form the Queen of England in December of 1993.

Powell retired from the U.S. Army on September 30th, 1993. He is survived by his wife, Alma, and their three children.

Nick Cannon’s Talk Show Ratings Are in…and Well…

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Nick Cannon’s daytime talk show premiered on September 27th.
The plan was for the Wendy Williams Show to act as a lead-in for his show. That means they were hoping viewers of Wendy’s show would stick around to watch Nick’s Show.
The only problem is Wendy has been out battling health related issues.
Nick’s debut brought in 400,000 viewers putting him at the bottom of the daytime lineup.
For context, Wendy Williams averages 600,000 viewers.
Drew Barrymore is in her second season averaging 500,000 viewers.
Have you watched Nick Cannon’s show? What do you think?

Bow Wow Brings Out Longtime Crush Angela Simmons After Calling Her ‘His Everything’

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Bow Wow spent a portion of the weekend on social media saying he was done with the Millennium Tour.
As a headliner, he said he is only given 15 mins each night to perform.
People were shocked to not only see Bow Wow at the Atlanta stop but more surprised to see him bring out his longtime crush, Angela Simmons.
He serenaded her with Shortie Like Mine.
Days prior to the performance Bow Wow was in Angela’s comments heavy.
Do you want to see Angela and Bow Wow back together?

The Weeknd Upgrades 2022 Arena Tour To A Stadium Tour

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The Weeknd’s 2022 arena tour has grown into a stadium tour according to a statement made by the artist.
The Weeknd posted, “Due to constraints of arenas and the demand for more shows I want to do something bigger and special for you which requires stadiums. Current tickets will be refunded automatically and all ticketholders will be given priority to buy tickets for the stadium shows when they go on sale. New dates forthcoming”.
The tour is set to visit North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, and the Middle East.
Dates are projected to be released soon.
Did you already have tickets for a show? Are you hoping to get tickets for the upgraded tour? What is your favorite song by The Weeknd?

Josh Copeland, Brandon Camphor, And One Way Share Experiences of God’s Grace

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Josh Copeland & Brandon Camphor & One Way and their families were all affected by the coronavirus pandemic, but they survived by God’s mercy and grace.

Peloton X Beyoncé Return With Largest Artist Series Ever

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Beyonce and Peloton have a new installment in the artist series.
It launches tomorrow, October 19th.
Peloton says it is the most extensive artist series to-date.
It will offer 72 hours of content, 17 classes over a three-day period.
Beyonce and Peloton will also provide fitness facilities of 10 HBCU’s with Peloton bikes this fall.
This pandemic saw the emergence of a few at-home work out facilities, which one do you have?

Supporting Persons with Disabilities

The World of Possibilities Expo is Saturday Oct.23 from 11-3pm

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A huge expo gets underway this weekend designed specifically for persons with disabilities or special healthcare needs.  It’s called the World of Possibilities Disabilities Expo and it’s hosted by Caring Communities.  My guest is Mona Freedman – Executive Director and Founder of Caring Communities

World of Possibilities Expo Saturday, October 23rd from 11am to 3pm at Prince George’s County Maryland Samuel Riggs Alumni Center at the University of Maryland.  For more information go here:

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What You Need To Know About Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

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The contribution of Hispanic and Latino Americans is numerous.  But the issues important to their community often go unrecognized.  Tonight, as was we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we take a closer look at the issues, concerns, and history of the diverse Hispanic and Latino community in the U.S.

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Guests:  Manuel Mendez  – Chair, DC Afro Latino Caucus

 

Roland Roebuck – Activist

 

Maryland’s Governor Proposes $150 Million For Policing

Maryland’s governor has a new 150 million dollar plan to fund the police departments in the state.

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Describing it as a plan to “re-fund the police” Maryland governor Larry Hogan has announced $150 million proposal that would increase officer pay, body-cameras and victim services for police departments across the state.  Hogan called any efforts to defund the police far-left lunacy.  The governor says his plan, which comes amid rising crime across the country, would provide a desperately needed shot in the arm to state and local police agencies in their critical efforts to stop crime.

Should You Always Split The Bill With Your Significant Other?

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Angela Stribling is out celebrating her birthday but Nina Brown is holdin’ it down for the first ladies of WHUR. We had a ball, as always, but Angela was definitely missed. But what really got the ladies going was the question — Should You Always Split The Bill With Your Significant Other? What are your thoughts?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANGELA!!!

The History Of WHUR

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We’re hearing all kinds of great stories that make heritage station, WHUR, what it is today.

Press play to hear from WHUR’S deputy GM, Stephen Robinson; Multicast Director, Vicci Saunders; Media Entrepreneur, Sheila Eldridge; and Producer & programmer, Brittani Riddle.

Howard Alumna New Judge on HBO’s ‘Craftopia’

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Howard Alumna and Head Creative of the production company, A Very Good Job, Crystal Anderson will be a judge on HBO’s Craftopia.

‘Craftopia’ is a competition where 9 to 15-year-old crafters compete with amazing creations in
order to take home the “Craftrophia.”

According to Howard Girl Love, this season of Craftopia will be filled with Halloween-themed fun! Season 2 of Craftopia is out now on HBO!

Howard U’s Largest Alumni Donation in History Made by Local Couple

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Howard Alumni Eddie C. Brown (B.S.E.E. ‘61) and C. Sylvia Brown (B.S. ‘62) gifted their alma mater $5 million in order to support the Graduation Retention Access to Continued Excellence (GRACE) Grant for students in financial need.

The couple’s donation makes it the largest alumni gift to Howard University in the University’s history. Eddie Brown is the founder, chairman, and CEO of Brown Capital management. Which is the second oldest Black-owned investment management firm in the world.

Eddie Brown started at Howard University campus at the young age of 16 years old in the College of Engineering. On that same campus is where he met Sylvia who was a student in what was then the College of Liberal Arts. The Brown’s decision to donate this historic gift in support of the GRACE Grant was not only due to their love of Howard but also because of their background. Eddie came from a low-income family and was given the opportunity to go to Howard on a full-ride by his 10th grade English teacher, who was also a graduate of Howard. Sylvia had student loans and understands the difficulty and stress that can have on a student.

She also said, “ Being from a family of four, my parents did the best they could, but that was never enough to pay all the fees. And that’s been our mantra, to give to others and help them at least be able to get an undergraduate degree so they have a good foundation.” This gift means a lot and is what Sylvia calls not giving back but “paying it forward.”

President of Howard University Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick says, “The GRACE Grant has helped to eliminate financial barriers to education for Howard students, and I am thrilled that the Browns were inspired to commit such a generous gift to this important fund. My hope is that students will be inspired by their story and generosity and that others in our alumni community will consider the many ways they, too, can impact current and future generations of Howard students.”

It’s Our Season of Giving

Join us tomorrow for our annual Children’s Coat Drive

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DOING GOOD IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD.  WHUR’S SEASON OF GIVING KICKS INTO HIGH GEAR THIS WEEKEND WITH OUR ANNUAL CHILDREN’S COAT DRIVE.  I’M JOINED BY MY COLLEAGUE  RENEE NASH –DIRECTOR OF NEWS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS… WHO HAS THE DETAILS ON HOW YOU CAN GET IN ON MAKING SURE OUR YOUTH HAVE THE WINTER GEAR THEY NEED FOR THE COLD WEATHER.

The 19TH ANNUAL WHUR CHILDREN’S COAT DRIVE IS SATURDAY OCTOBER 16TH FROM 12PM TO 5PM AT THE SHOPS AT IVERSON – 3737 BRANCH AVENUE IN TEMPLE HILLS.  STOP BY AND DROP OFF A NEW COAT AND OTHER WINTER GEAR TO HELP NEEDY YOUTH IN THE DMV.  WE ARE COLLECTING FOR CHILDREN AGES NEW BORN UP TO 17-YEARS-OLD. 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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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and each year, specifically in our Insight segment, we take time to highlight the issue of breast cancer with a focus on survival, strength, struggle, and the latest research.

AUDIO:

Our guests:


Dr. Lori Wilson – Division Chief of Surgical Oncology at Howard University Hospital

Dr. Unnia Pettus –  Breast Cancer Survivor

Comedy and Political Correctness…Can Jokes Go Too Far or Are Some More Sensitive Than Others..

Can comedians go too far when telling jokes about the LBGTQ community?

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The new Dave Chappelle Netflix comedy special, The Closer, has some folks in the LBGTQ community bothered by some of the comedian’s comments.  Is this simply about jokes or is political correctness and sensitivity at play?

Guests:

David Johns – Executive Director, National Black Justice Coalition

Hope Giselle – Author, Activist & Journalist

 

Sports Roundtable

Kyrie Irving, NFL emails and Covid vaccinations among pro palyers dominating topics in the world of sports.

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NBA star Kyrie Irving says he will not get the Covid-19 vaccine. His team, the Brooklyn Nets, says that Iriving will not practice with or play in any of its games until he is vaccinated.   That is not the only big sports news. There are 650-000 thousand emails as part of the NFL’s investigation of an alleged toxic workplace with the Washington Football Team organization.  Several of those emails cost Jon Gruden his job as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders.  We’re talking about that and more in our sports roundtable.

AUDIO:

Guest:

Dr. Reed Tuckson – Co-Founder of Blacks Against COVID-19

 

Kelsey Nicole – Reporter, Fox Sports

David Steele – Author and reporter/writer for the Undefeated

 

What To Do When Your Bosses Don’t Appreciate You?

Dealing with a boss that doesn’t appreciate you or your work.

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You love what you do, but maybe you don’t love your boss because that boss doesn’t appreciate you.  How should you handle that?  Should you quit?  Complain?  As we approach National Bosses Day, our experts offer some advice on how to deal with your higher-up while keeping your career on track.

AUDIO:

Guests:

Tonya Sloans – Attorney & Career Strategist

Deborah Owens – Career Advisor & Founder of the Corporate Alley Cat

Queen Latifah Addresses The Stigma Around Obesity

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The Novo Nordisk Campaign “It’s Bigger Than Me” aims to educate people on the clinical
condition of obesity. The star rapper and actress, Queen Latifah, joined the campaign in their efforts to
inform the people.

Latifah tells PEOPLE, “We want to live long healthy lives. We want to be around to see all the good things happen, you
know?’

For that reason, she decided to join the pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk in the “It’s Bigger Than Me’ campaign. Their mission is to destigmatize obesity and they will do that by providing online resources and videos. The campaign does this using four short PSA’s inspired by roles throughout the career of Queen Latifah.

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On the “It’s Bigger Than Me” website, Latifah reveals “I’ve experienced being judged by others because of my weight. I know the negative effect it can have on you, but I never let that stop me — and neither should you.”

‘The Wendy Williams Show’ Will Return Without Wendy

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Wendy Williams will not be returning to her daytime talk show ‘The Wendy Williams Show’ next week. An announcement was produced via the show’s Instagram stating that, Williams, 57, is battling a “breakthrough case of COVID-19.”

 

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The show’s production company states “ Wendy continues to be under medical supervision and meets with her medical team on a daily basis. She is making progress but is experiencing serious complications as a direct result of Graves’ Disease and her thyroid condition.”

The show also announced that starting October 18th they will start airing originals featuring a guest host lineup. The first guest host will be Emmy-winning producer, Leah Remini. She will host the show the entire week. There will also be guest panelists for ‘Hot Talk’ like Bevy Smith, Michael Yo, Devyn Simone, and Elizabeth Wagmeister.

We are sending love and thoughts to Wendy Williams!