LOS ANGELES (AP) — Netflix employees walked out Wednesday in protest of Dave Chappelle‘s special and its anti-transgender comments. They were joined by allies who chanted “Trans lives matter,” getting pushback from opponents who also showed up. A pre-noon rally at a Netflix office-studio complex drew about 100 people, most on the side of an estimated 30 workers at the streaming giant that joined in afterward. Some were willing to identify themselves as Netflix employees, but all declined to provide their names. Joey Soloway, creator of the groundbreaking Emmy-winning comedy “Transparent,” was among the speakers at the rally. Soloway called for trans representation on Netflix’s board.
Taraji P. Henson recalls the trauma and abuse that led her to leave her abusive relationship. In a recent post made by Henson on Instagram, she showed a sneak peek of the newest episode of Peace of Mind with Taraji.
A special guest, TV personality, Angela Simmons appears on the show co-hosted by Tracie Jenkins. In this clip, Henson shares that it was in the best interest of her son to leave one of her relationships due to the abuse. The three discuss their encounters with domestic violence and Simmons recounts her traumatic past with her ex-fiance, Sutton Tennyson, who passed away last year.
Henson describes how as women, “we fall in love and say we will fix it later” she goes on to say that she knew it was time to leave her relationship “once blood was drawn.” She knew that type of environment wasn’t a conducive one to raise a child in.
Peace of Mind with Taraji airs Mondays at 9 a.m. ET on Facebook Watch.
Vin Diesel, 54, had the honor of walking his goddaughter Meadow Walker, 22, down the aisle. Earlier this month in the Dominican Republic, Meadow married Louis Thorton-Allan.
Meadow Walker is the daughter of the late actor Paul Walker.
A beautiful Instagram photo was shared by Meadow commemorating the moment, Diesel is wearing an all-blue suit and Meadow is smiling from ear to ear.
Paul Walker died in 2013 from a tragic car accident. The Porsche he was riding in burst into flames after crashing into a light post killing him and the driver, Roger Rodas. Prior to his death, Paul and Diesel were side by side in five of the Fast & Furious films. Diesel takes the task of being a godfather very seriously.
He explains his bond with Meadow to Extra in June saying, “She’s the first person on Father’s Day to wish me Happy Father’s Day.”
Meadow reveals that she counts on Diesel and his family, being that she was only 15 when her father passed. Diesel remained there for her and it shows through his help in celebating her wedding.
According to Vogue, Meadow loved every bit of the day, “We couldn’t have imagined it to be any more perfect and personal–and honestly it was easy and simple. Louis and I knew exactly what we wanted from the start.”
Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg are both set to release new music before the end of the year. According to an Instagram post made by DJ Battlecat, new music is set to be released by Snoop Dogg on Nov. 12th and in December by Dr. Dre.
A group called Mount Westmore recently released its debut single entitled ‘Big Subwoofer,’ the group includes Snoop Dogg, E-40, Ice Cube, and Too $hort.
Good friends are hard to find and sometimes even harder to keep. When you have friends that are of a different race, that can create… complications… even within that loving space. That is the story told in a new memoir, “These Walls Between Us: A Memoir Of Friendship Across Race And Class” by Wendy Sanford. Sanford is also a founding author of the one of the greatest books ever written about women’s health and sexuality, “Our Bodies, Ourselves”
One week from today, Virginians will pick a new governor. They’ll also pick a new Lt. Governor, Attorney General and make other political decisions at the ballot box. This political season is particularly contentious, divisive, nailbiting, even a tad bit nasty. It’s a showdown of the culture wars and political ideolgies. This is going to be a real humdinger.
Jamila Bey, News Editor, Viacom
Dr. Ravi Perry, Chair, Political Science Department, Howard University
Gregory Schneider, Virginia Politics Reporter, The Washington Post
(Fort Worth, TX) — The National Juneteenth Museum is coming to North Texas. Sable Brands says the museum will be put in a Fort Worth neighborhood as part of a mixed-use development. It’s expected to have the pen used by President Biden to sign a bill making June 19th a national holiday. The state-of-the-art museum will replace the Fort Worth Juneteenth Museum run by Opal Lee who was heavily involved in making Juneteenth a federal holiday. It could open in 2023. Juneteenth marks the day when Union soldiers told Blacks in Southeast Texas the Civil War was over and they were no longer slaves.
(Undated) — Comedian Dave Chappelle is defending his new special on Netflix amid backlash. He posted a video on Instagram saying “I said what I said.” The 48-year-old admits he doesn’t understand what all the controversy is about, adding everyone he knows from the LGBTQ community has been loving and supportive. Some describe his jokes as transphobic and that sparked a Netflix walkout last week. Chappelle says he’s open to speaking with transgender employees but adds he won’t bend to anyone’s demands.
The tragic incident resulting in the death of Kobe and Gianna Bryant occurred nearly two years ago and new information has come to the surface. Vanessa Bryant appeared at a virtual deposition on October 22nd, regarding her lawsuit against the L.A. County Sherriff’s Department for allegedly distributing post-mordem photos of Kobe and Gianna after the crash. During the deposition Vanessa revealed her initial thoughts during that tragic day when those nine people lost their lives.
The widow learned of the crash from her assistant on January 26th, 2020 around 11:30 a.m. that morning. The news was falsely reported that five people had survived the crash, causing Vanessa to believe that her beloved husband and daughter were still alive. Once she was aware of the truth, she demanded the crash site be secured in order to prevent anyone from taking pictures of her loved ones post-mordem.
Although she was advised the site would be secured, four officers allegedly took pictures of her deceased husband and daughter on their cellphones to share with others. Vanessa immediately filed a lawsuit to bring those involved to justice. She also posted the involved officers’ names to Instagram.
According to the Jasmine Brand, Vanessa says, “The impact of the crash was so damaging, I just don’t understand how someone can have no regard for life and compassion and, instead, choose to take that opportunity to photograph lifeless and helpless individuals for their own sick amusement. She may also be subject to a psychiatric exam to determine that the photos being shared caused her emotional distress.
Zaire Wade is truly following in his father, Dwyane Wade‘s, footsteps.
The young hoop star is quickly making his dreams a reality. He was recently drafted by the Salt Lake City Stars, Utah Jazz’s G League team. He was the 10th pick in round 1 and was reportedly ranked as the 296th prospect in the 2021 recruiting class.
Zaire attended school with Bronny James at Sierra Canyon. He later went to Brewster Academy. After receiving multiple offers from colleges he decided that he wanted to go straight to basketball instead.
Dwyane purchased a minority ownership stake of the Utah Jazz back in April.
He shared his happiness that his son was drafted to the team saying, “Wade Legacy Continues…Proud Dad moment!”
Dwayne was the 5th overall draft pick in the 2003 NBA draft, he played for the Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Chicago Bulls. He officially retired as a member of the Heat in 2019.
The Real Housewives of Atlanta star Porsha Williams has her own spinoff show: Porsha Family Matters. The new trailer just dropped and in it is all the tea.
The trailer shares that her family doesn’t seem to be very ecstatic about her sudden engagement with Simon Guobadia, 57. The limited series will be premiering on November 28th, giving you a closer look into the life of Porsha Williams, 40. Her family tends to interfere with her personal life and each “chimes in with their unfiltered opinions and tensions rise,” reads a description from Bravo.
With this first look of the show, we see the reaction the Williams family takes to the news that Porsha will be Simon’s “fourth wife.” If you couldn’t tell by one family member replying “Oh, my Lord,” it did not go over very well.
The series premiere for Porsha’s Family Matters is November 28th on Bravo.
The members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority are upset with Amanda Seales for wearing A.K.A. merchandise on the final season premiere of Insecure.
Alpha Kappa Alpha is the first historically African-American sorority. It was founded on the grounds of Howard University in 1908. The colors of the sorority are green and light pink. Vice President Kamala Harris, Eboni K. Williams, and Gizelle Bryant are notable members of the organization.
Tiffany DuBois, Amanda Seales’ character, wore what appeared to be A.K.A. regalia on the season premiere that aired Sunday, Oct. 24th. Amanda Seales is now facing criticism for repping the sorority on-screen without actually being a member in real life.
Seales responded to the backlash via her Instagram story, “I don’t know why people keep asking me if I’m a soror. I am not a soror. Tiffany is a soror. Tiffany is a character on a TV show. I didn’t write the character– I play the character! I’m not a soror–I’m an actress! And I’m playing a character on a TV show. I think reality TV got folks f-ked up because it’s like “It’s all the same!” But I’m just playing a character. That’s it!”
Amanda goes on to say in another upload that some websites say she is a member of the sorority but is in fact not one.
Keeping you informed and entertained this morning on Taking It to the Streets. The Prince George’s Center for Performing Arts is entering its 3rd Season and they have a jam pack of events scheduled. Andre Mazelin– Senior Manager for Prince George’s Center for Performing Arts
Prince George’s Center for Performing Arts is entering its 3rd season with a host of events on tap. For more information go here: www.pgcc.edu/arts
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Looking for resources or ways to give back, check out what’s inside of this week’s WHUR’s Community’s Choice.
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Housing Counseling Services
Do you own a home in the DMV? Housing Counseling Services is conducting foreclosure prevention webinars through-out the month of November to provide valuable information. www.housingetc.org
Omega Food Drive
Help combat hunger. Join the brothers of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity for their holiday food drive November 14th at the Hopkins House in Alexandria. www.psinuques.com
Weiss Markets Help Paralyzed Vets
Support Paralyzed Veterans of America. Make a donation at the register at Weiss Markets now thru mid November. www.weismarkets.com
Alpha College Fair
Get your youngster college ready. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity is hosting its 16th Annual High School Virtual College Fair November 13th. www.kelcollegefair2021.eventbrite.com
PG Bills Help
There’s help for Prince George’s County residents behind on their bills. Housing Options and Planning Enterprises Inc. has numerous programs that may be able to assist you. www.hopefinancial.org
SBA Loans for Ida Victims
The deadline is fast approaching to apply for disaster assistance from the SBA for those impacted by remnants of Ida. Outreach centers are open until November 5th. Loan deadline is December 17th. www.disasterloanassistance.sba.gov
Veterans Celebration
Honor our Vets. Join The American Minority Veteran Research Project for its Veterans Appreciation Celebration November 9th at the Silver Spring Civic Center. 240-688-6286
WHUR’s Community’s Choice
To get your non-profit on the air and web, email Renee Nash at rnash@whur.com at least three weeks prior to your event.
Rapper and Songwriter Snoop Dogg is mourning the loss of his late mother, Beverly Tate. Through heartfelt Instagram posts over this past weekend, Snoop shared the news of his mother’s passing.
We do not yet know the official cause of death but Tate was hospitalized earlier this year. Snoop Dogg posted a picture of his mother in the hospital on July 25th. He asked for prayers captioning the post, “She opened her eyes to c us and let us know she still fighting… God is good. ”
One of the posts that Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. A.K.A. Snoop Dogg shared was one of his mother smiling with the caption, “Thank u god for giving me an angel 🕊 for a mother 💖🙏🏽🌹💝 TWMA.” The love between mother and son is so strong and Snoop was sure to let us know the love he shared, in 1999 he released a song called “I Love My Momma.” In which he shares loving lessons and memories with his mom.
After 11 years, Cynthia Bailey has decided to hang up her peach on Real Housewives of Atlanta.
In a recent interview she said she left the show to protect her marriage.
After going through my divorce with my ex (Peter Thomas) I’m very protective of my second marriage because, you know, I really want it to work and I want to do everything that I can to protect it and protect Mike.
Do you think reality tv shows do more harm than good on marriages?
Months after DMX’s death a woman has come forward claiming he is her father.
The woman’s name is Raven Barmer-Simmons and has already contacted DMX’s other children.
She said she will get a paternity test.
DMX’s estate is still being figured out as he died without a will.
In light of the amount of stories about celebrities dying without a Will, has it made you think about your Will or your parents Will?
Adele is giving her two cents on who she thinks should be the next 007.
She said, “I mean it’s a tough one there have been lots of different choices and stuff. But I would like Jonathan Major to be the next Bond. But I don’t know if that’s allowed because he’s American. But I think Idris Elba.”
That may not happen, though. Years ago, Idris addressed rumors about playing the character and said, “Don’t believe the HYPE.”
Who do you think would be a good 007?
Drake celebrated his 35th birthday over the weekend with a Halloween party in Los Angeles. The star-studded affair had a Narcos theme and “Champagne Papi” didn’t disappoint with his cowboy costume complete with a Stetson cowboy hat, leather fringe jacket and cowboy boots complete with spurs.
The party was named “Chico Amante” which translates to “Lover Boy” in a nod to his recent album, “Certified Lover Boy.”
In a full-circle moment Drake received a Rolls-Royce Phantom just like the one he used to rent for $5,000 a month during his early days in the music business. Drake posted a picture of himself to Instagram in the back of the car.
“Even though I don’t recommend putting yourself in financial trouble for material things I realize now that this was just my way of extreme manifesting,” he explained in the caption. “I needed to see it and feel it and have it to believe that I could see and feel and have anything I wanted. Today in 2021 my brother @futuretheprince tracked down the exact car I use to stress over and gifted it to me…it’s mine now. Manifestation complete.”
How do you go about manifesting what you want? Do you create a vision board or are you like Drake and believe in “extreme manifesting?”
Serena Williams says she’s “so excited for [the new] King Richard new trailer.”
The movie is about Serena and Venus Williams’ tennis career and how their father, Richard Williams helped to put them in position to dominate the tennis world.
Serena called the movie, “a cool experience” and no doubt will be watching it when it begins streaming on HBOMax and hits theatres on November 19th.
Help for DC residents who are having a tough time getting around town because of the Metrorail delays. Bikeshare is offering free rides for the next 30 days.
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Washington, DC (Monday, October 25, 2021) – DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and Lyft are moving to ease the pain for District residents who rely on Metrorail to get around. Starting today Bikeshare is offering one free 30-day membership to all city residents.
“The service disruptions at Metro are deeply troubling for DC and the region. DC is open and we need a fully functioning transit system to get workers, students, and visitors across the city,” said Mayor Bowser. “We have been intentional, over the past several years, about making Capital Bikeshare more accessible and convenient for DC residents, and now we are proud to be able to offer this free one-month membership to every Washingtonian who might need it.”
To participate, riders should go to the “Ride Plans” section of the Capital Bikeshare or Lyft Mobile apps, or the “Pricing” section of the Capital Bikeshare website,capitalbikeshare.com,and select a 30-day membership for $0.
Once registered for the free membership, residents can take unlimited free 45 minute rides on the red classic Capital Bikeshare bikes – there will be no unlocking or travel fee. Rides longer than 45 minutes will cost $0.05/minute for a pedal bike. Ebike rides will cost $0.10 per minute from the first minute, a 33% discount from the normal rate. Taxes and out of hub fees will be charged separately. Participants will need a valid credit card and phone number to participate.
The District’s partnership with Lyft is managed through the Department of Transportation (DDOT). “Bikeshare and trains play a complementary role as essential parts of DC’s regional transit network, and the Capital Bikeshare system stands ready to do everything it can to help serve as a backstop to rail during this reduction in Metro service,” said Caroline Samponaro, VP of Transit, Bike and Scooter Policy at Lyft. “We applaud Mayor Bowser for her leadership in making Capital Bikeshare free for 30 days to all DC residents and encourage everyone who can to take advantage of this fast, reliable and sustainable transportation option.”
In her historic Fiscal Year 2022 Fair ShotBudget, the Mayor made significant investments in the Capital Bikeshare program and cycling infrastructure, including:
80 new Capital Bikeshare stations so every resident has a station within 1/4 mile of home;
2,500 new e-bikes for the Bikeshare fleet and a 20-bike pilot of new adaptive Bikeshare bikes for people with disabilities;
30 miles of Protected Bike Lanes over the next 3 years (doubling current planned investments); and
17.4 miles of new pedestrian and bicycle trails for safer walking and biking.
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 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.
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?
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?”
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.
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?
“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?
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?
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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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!
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.
Press Play to join the conversation and hear the details on her upcoming performances.
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 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.
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 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.
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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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.
(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.
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.
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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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, JournalistPatrice Gaines, Author, Journalist
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.
(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
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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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.
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 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 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?
