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Nas To Teach Hip Hop Masterclass on the Art of Storytelling

Nas has a partnership with MasterClass.
MasterClass is an online educational platform that offers classes from leading figures in music, business, food, acting, technology and more.
Nas will conduct a 12 part video series breaking down storytelling and help enrollees construct and record their own original song.
It launches on October 14th.
Other MasterClass teachers include Alicia Keys, Timbaland, Usher, Questlove, Herbie Hancock and more.

Keeping Up With Pediatric Immunizations

Giant Pharmacy is providing immunizations, flu and covid shots

Being our healthy best.  In today’s world it is even more important for our children to be up on all their immunizations.  This morning I have details on how Giant Pharmacy is helping in that effort.  My guest is Samir Balile – Manager of Clinical Programs at Giant

Giant Pharmacy is providing pediatric immunizations and flu and COVID shots. For more information go here:

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The Power of Social Media Over Us

How is the power of Social Media impacting our lives?

During the early days of the Social Media we had Myspace, Black Planet and AOLchat rooms. Now we have Facebook, Instagram, Tik-Tok, Snapchap and a whole lot of questionable and down right dangerous things that come with them.  Remember the milk crate challenge from this summer?  How about the bathroom challenge or the latest… the smack a teacher challenge? All of them going viral because of Social Media. After a Facebook whistleblower testified on Capitol Hill this week and a worldwide outage, the power of social media is giving all of us pause.

Ingrid Sturgis, Ingrid Sturgis, Digital Media Expert, Chair, Department of Media, Journalism and Film, The Howard University School of Communications.

Brandi Chew, Social Media Strategist

Report: Trump Directing Aides To Ignore Subpoenas

A lawyer for Trump said in a letter executive privilege covers the materials lawmakers want.

(Washington, DC) — A new report says former President Trump is directing his former aides to ignore a subpoena from a House committee. The panel investigating the January 6th Capitol attack has asked for documents and testimony from former chief of staff Mark Meadows and adviser Steve Bannon, among others. Their deadline for documents to do so is today and lawmakers want to sit down with them next week. A lawyer for Trump said in a letter executive privilege covers the materials lawmakers want. They wrote Trump will go to court to make that point.

Joker 2: Joaquin Phoenix Shares Update on Potential Sequel

https://youtu.be/zAGVQLHvwOY

In a recent interview, Joaquin Phoenix was asked whether there would be a follow up to the Joker.
He replied, I don’t know.
Nothing has been discussed but he believes there is more to explore with the character.
Do you want to see a Joker 2? Who is the best actor that has ever played the Joker?

Dave Chappelle Gets Backlash for Trans Comments in New Special

https://youtu.be/T59ij-vlNAE

Dave Chappelle‘s Netflix special, The Closer, is not being met favorably by everyone.
At issue is his support for transphobic feminists known as TERFs.
TERF stands for trans-exclusionary radical feminists.
It is a term used to describe feminists whose views about gender are seen as anti trans.
In the special Dave says I’m team TERF…gender is a fact.
He also says it will be his last special for awhile.
Many have taken to social media to express their displeasure. What did you think of the special?

18 Former NBA Players Arrested For Alleged Insurance Fraud Scheme

Former NBA players were charged with a large indictment for insurance fraud.

Contributed by Lauren Taylor

NBC reported that an unsealed indictment in the Southern District of New York revealed 18 NBA veterans have been charged in federal court for committing fraud, allegedly creating a multi-million-dollar health insurance scheme abusing the league’s benefit plan.

Those named in the indictment include Terrence Williams, the alleged leader who played for the then-New Jersey Nets, his team member Tony Allen, Ronald Glen Davis, Chris Douglas-Roberts, Antoine Wright, Darius Miles, Sebastian Telfair, Shannon Brown, and more.

This widespread scheme was taking place in 2017 up to around 2020, the defendants face charges of conspiracy to commit wire and health care fraud as well as aggravated identity theft. Allegedly, they submitted fake reimbursement claims for medical and dental services that they never received to defraud the NBA Players’ Health and Welfare Benefit Plan.

The indictment alleges that the defendants filed fake claims totaling $3.9 million, from which they received $2.5 million.

The alleged ringleader, Williams, helped get other players into the scheme by supporting their claims with fake invoices.  He allegedly gained a total of $230,000 in payments from the other players for the false documents.

The league made this statement, “The benefit plans provided by the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association to our players are critically important to support their health and well-being throughout their playing careers and over the course of their lives, which makes these allegations particularly disheartening. We will cooperate fully with the U.S. Attorney’s Office in this matter.”

Why NeNe Leakes Is Selling Her Atlanta House

Nene Leakes put her Atlanta home up for sale.
Sources say she did it for closure and to start a new path without Gregg.
The source adds, lots of good memories in the house but also some very heartbreaking moments were left. Selling the home is about moving forward.
It is not clear where Nene will move to or whether she will stay in Atlanta.

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“Shark Tank” Has It’s First Black Female Guest Shark

Emma Grede will be the first Black female guest shark on Shark Tank.

Contributed by Lauren Taylor

Emma Grede, the founding partner of SKIMS and CEO of Good American, announced on her Instagram that she will be on Shark Tank.

 

 

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She will be making history as the first Black woman to be a guest Shark. The popular ABC show’s 13th season will premiere Friday, October 8th. Grede will join the original cast of Sharks, Lori Greiner, Barbara Corcoran, Mark Cuban, and Kevin O’Leary, to help entrepreneurs from Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and New York City.

Good American, the company launched by Grede and Khloe Kardashian in 2016, was extremely successful, according to Shadow and Act it was the biggest apparel launch in history. She also is the Co-Founder of SKIMS with Khloe’s sister, Kim Kardashian.

Along with Grede, another superstar guest will be joining this season’s Shark Tank, Kevin Hart, this will be his first appearance on the show. We all know Hart as a comedian but he is also an entrepreneur who has multiple entertainment companies, HartBeat Productions and Laugh Out Loud.

 

 

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Shark Tank will air this Friday at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT on ABC, you can also view it the next day on Hulu.

Paramount+ Releases Teaser Trailer for Revival of ‘The Game’

https://youtu.be/qzkFwLqQyKg

The TV show The Game is back…again.
This time on Paramount+
The show relocates from San Diego to Las Vegas.
Returning are ‘Tasha Mack’ and ‘Malik Wright’
Original show creator Mara Brock Akil, Salim Akil and Kelsey Gramme return.
No Med School Mel and no Derwin.
How do you feel about the reboot?

Maya Angelou, Sally Ride To Be Featured On U.S. Coins

Pioneering women of America’s history will soon be honored on U.S. coins.
The U.S. Mint announced that figures such as poet Maya Angelou and astronaut Sally Ride will soon be featured on U.S. quarters.
Also being added to quarters are actress Anna May Wong, suffragist Nina Otero-Warren, and Cherokee Nation chief Wilma Mankiller.
Alison L. Doone of the U.S. Mint said in a statement, “Generations to come will look at coins bearing these designs and be reminded of what can be accomplished with vision, determination and a desire to improve opportunities for all.”
What other American woman do you feel deserves to be featured on U.S. coins?

Simone Biles Shares The Song That She Plays Before Performing

Simone Biles is currently on tour with her fellow Olympic women gymnasts to meet fans and attract members to the sport.
Simone recently revealed in an interview what her favorite warm-up song is to play before she performs.
She told Kelly Clarkson, “Yeah, so during the show, we have a lot of pop hits that make people want to jump up and get from the crowd and kind of dance along.”

She continued, “But whenever we warm up, we actually warm up to one of your songs, ‘Stronger’.”
What song gets you pumped up to work out? What are the songs that are a must on your gym playlist?

Netflix’s Hit ‘Squid Game’ May Be It’s ‘Biggest Show Ever’

‘Squid Game’ is on track to becoming the most-watched show on Netflix.

Contributed by Lauren Taylor

Talk of ‘Squid Game’ is all over… well everywhere. Memes and Tiktoks of ‘Red Light, Green Light’ and a sugar cookie have taken over social media, ‘Squid Game,’ is Netflix’s new binge-worthy show. On September 17th the nine episode series dropped and became an overnight sensation.

Netflix’s Chief Executive officer, Ted Sarandos, said “There’s a show on Netflix right now that is the #1 in the world. Like, everywhere in the world. It’s called ‘Squid Game,’ during #CodeCon.

The show has 456 participants. In this game, you play childhood games for huge amounts of cash. The only hiccup is if you lose a game, you die. Each person in the game has one thing in common. They are in huge debt that they can’t pay back forcing them to play this outrageous game.

The series is on track to becoming the most-watched show on Netflix, beating out Shonda Rhimes’ ‘Bridgerton.’

 

Tamar Says Braxton Family Values Returning to New Network

Tamar talks about the return of Braxton Family Values, which will not be on WeTV.

Contributed by Lauren Taylor

In a recent blog post by The Jasmine Brand, Tamar Braxton announced that the show, ‘Braxton Family Values’, will return but not to WeTV.

Tamar said, “How many of y’all miss ‘Braxton Family Values’? What if I told you ‘Braxton Family Values’ is coming back ? Not on a foolish network, I can tell you that.”

Her disdain for WeTV has been ongoing, as she held them responsible for her mental health and emotional distress leading to her suicide attempt in July 2020. She explained on Twitter that WeTV wouldn’t allow her to part with the show and what was being aired was hurting her relationship with her son.

In an interview with Taraji P. Henson on Peace of Mind with Taraji, Braxton disclosed that her son, Logan, 7, would be better off without her and that’s why she attempted to take her own life.  She said, “Logan was the reason why I made that decision…I felt like I was embarrassing him, being a fool on TV.”

Her family starred on BFV for 8 years, Tamar had multiple spinoffs including the one with her now ex-husband, Tamar and Vince, and her own series, Tamar Get Ya Life, all airing on WeTV.

Charrisse Jackson-Jordan of ‘RHOP’ Is Spilling The Hot Tea

https://youtu.be/nOGoripjTQ4

We talked, dished, and laughed a lot! Listen to what really happens behind the scenes of a reality TV show, as we are joined by Real Housewives Of Potomac’s Charrisse Jackson-Jordan.

Money For College

The SCLC is hosting a scholarship expo on October 10th.

I have information this morning to help get your youngsters college ready.  The Prince George’s County Chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) is hosting a free Scholarship Fair October 10th at First Baptist Church of Highland Park.  My guest is Josephine Mourning – President, Prince George’s County Chapter of SCLC

  The Prince George’s County Chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference is hosting a Free Scholarship Fair October 10th from 2pm to 5pm at First Baptist Church of Highland Park.  For more information go here: 

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Teen Domestic Violence

Could your teenagers be victims or perpetrators of domestic violence?

You don’t have to look far to see examples of domestic violence.  The headlines and newscasts are full of them.  From the Gabby Petito story and the on-going search for her fiancee Brian Laundrie… to the recent murder of Moyonna Tillman in Clinton, in Prince George’s County by her boyfriend James Kirkland.  He shot himself less than a week later.  October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and we’re talking about this issue and in place where you may not think it could happen, with your dating-age children.

Dr. Denise McCain, Director, Prince George’s County Family Justice Center

Latasha Osei, Domestic Violence Crisis Worker, Prince George’s County Department of Social Services

Chris Rock Says He’s Recovered From COVID-19

Back in September, Chris Rock announced he had COVID-19.
It is believed he is vaccinated with Johnson & Johnson.
During an appearance at the Blue Note Jazz in NYC he said, I’m back from the dead.
I had mf’n COVID. It wasn’t quite as hard as being black but it was close.
Who is your favorite comedian?

Troubled Student Loan Forgiveness Program Gets An Overhaul

By COLLIN BINKLEY AP Education Writer
The Biden administration is temporarily relaxing the rules for a student loan forgiveness program that has been criticized for its notoriously complex requirements. The change could offer debt relief to thousands of teachers, social workers, military members and other public servants. The Education Department said Wednesday it will drop some of the toughest requirements around the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which was launched in 2007 to steer more college graduates into public service. Through October 2022, public servants with any type of federal student loan or repayment plan will be eligible for loan forgiveness if they have made 10 years of payments.

New DC Traffic Camera Policy

After the two-week grace period, drivers will be fined at normal rates.

D-DOT will now issue warnings for the first two-weeks where a new traffic camera is placed or upgraded. Councilmember Mary Cheh says many people are confused after being ticketed when they know they came to a complete stop. Drivers will also see more signage and warnings on the pavement to remind them of an upcoming stop. After the two-week grace period, drivers will be fined at normal rates.

McConnell Offers Dems Short-Term Deal On Extending Debt Limit

Democratic leaders have not yet responded to the offer.

(Washington, DC) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is offering Democrats a short-term deal on extending the federal debt limit. McConnell says Republicans are willing to agree to extend the debt limit to December. That would temporarily avoid a looming default on debt obligations by October 18th. Republicans have refused to support an extension of the debt limit to December of next year. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned of catastrophic economic consequences if it’s not extended. In a statement, McConnell called it a “Democrat-created crisis.” Democratic leaders have not yet responded to the offer.

 

Tina Turner Sold Her Entire Catalog

Another huge deal has happened in the music industry. Tina Turner has sold her entire catalog to BMG.
The deal includes Turner’s artist share of her recordings, publishing rights, neighboring rights, and her name, image, and likeness.
Despite BMG getting the deal done, Tina’s music deal is still with Warner Bros.
BMG didn’t reveal the financials behind the sale.
What are your favorite Tina Turner tunes? How much do you think the deal was worth?

Rihanna Plans To Open Savage X Fenty Stores

Rihanna plans to open Savage X Fenty stores in the U.S. next year.
According to Christiane Pendarvis, co-president and chief marketing and design officer at Savage X Fenty, Retail is an important part of our growth strategy.
Pendarvis went on to say that the plan is to start in the U.S. and then expanding into Europe.
The stores will be in direct competition with Victoria’s Secret.
Do you prefer Victoria’s Secret or Savage X Fenty?

Dollar General Giving Support to Teachers

Dollar General is showing love to teachers and students struggling during COVID-19 by donating $4.5 million.
Thanks to a partnership with DonorsChoose teachers will be able to purchase school supplies.
The $4.5 million will also go towards grants, partnerships, and other donations that will benefit students and teachers.
This continues Dollar General’s commitment to education and literacy.
Do you think teachers should be paid more?

The Return Of ‘Rap City’: The Basement Is Now Open

In case you missed it the return of “Rap City” happened on Tuesday night (October 5th) before the BET Awards.

Originally produced and hosted by Big Tigger, the legendary T.V. personality brings back all the excitement of freestyling, superstar guests, and performances, including DJ Drama who provided the sounds for the one-hour debut.

For the return, Tigger sat down with Fat Joe, Jermaine Dupri, Jeezy, and Tobe Nwigwe and his family to discuss their positions in the culture.

Did you watch “Rap City 2021?” How do you think it compared to the 90s version?

Detroit Posthumously Honors Aretha Franklin With Post Office Naming

The city where Aretha Franklin grew up is honoring the legend by naming a post office after the “Respect” singer.

Members of Franklin’s family along with city officials and longtime postal worker and state representative, U.S. Rep. Brenda Lawrence spoke at the event, “Her legacy lives on in her music, in her family. But we have added to that list of her legacy: A post office with her name on it.”

The Fox Creek post office is now named, “Aretha Franklin Post Office Building”

Do you believe this is a good honor for the “Queen of Soul?”

Ray J Hospitalized With Non-COVID Pneumonia …but Placed in COVID Wing

Ray J is in a Miami hospital battling non-Covid pneumonia.
Initially when he went to the hospital they thought he had Covid so they put him in the Covid wing of the hospital.
He said, I thought it was over. I started praying and knew God is good so I just kept praying.
After 5 Covid tests and 2 days he was moved out of the Covid wing.
Currently he is receiving oxygen because he has difficulty breathing.

Report: Keyshia Cole’s Mother Frankie Died From Accidental Overdose

Keyshia Cole’s mother, Frankie Lons died at 61 from an accidental overdose.

Contributed by Lauren Taylor

Frankie Lons, Keyshia Cole‘s mother, died in July on her 61st birthday but her cause of death has just been confirmed. TMZ reports that Lons’ autopsy report showed she died due to an accidental overdose from multiple drug intoxication.

Lons had been battling with drugs for several decades, her brother Sam told TMZ that the day she died she was partying for her birthday and overdosed at her home in Oakland, California.

Keyshia Cole shared loving memories of her mom on Instagram, showing her appreciation.

 

 

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Many of us came to know Lons from her appearances on BET’s reality show Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is. From that she gained her own spinoff entitled, Frankie and Neffie, making Lons a hit, fans loved and connected with her all over.

There were times that she struggled on the show, her addiction taking a toll on her. A year ago Lons checked into a rehab facility on her own, she was working on the everyday battle and trying to overcome it.

It’s Fire Prevention Week

Some valuable tips on keeping your family safe.

It’s Fire Prevention Week and I’m talking with the Fire Marshall this morning with all the information you need to know to keep you and your family safe.  My guest is Mitchell Kannry – Deputy Fire Chief for the District of Columbia

October 3rd thru October 9th is Fire Prevention Week.  For more information go here:

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SBA Grants and HBCU Initiatives in the Biden Plan

Build Back Better agenda has educational component for federal government contractors.

President Biden was in Michigan today, making a big pitch for his top agenda items, including a one-point-two-trillion-dollar infrastructure bill and a much larger social spending measure.  All of this part of his Build Back Better agenda.  It’s a hefty plan with a lot of moving parts.  Much of that because of the party politics and partisan politics.  We’re going to put that aside for a moment and look at what some parts of this plan might mean for you… small business grants and HBCU initiatives.

Bibi Hidalgo, Associate Administrator for Government Contracting and Business Development with the U.S. Small Business Administration

PCs for People

Nonprofit puts computers into the hands of those who need them but can’t afford them.

Personal computers are everywhere! Anybody who needs one has one…or do they? Actually that isn’t true.  As ubiquitous as computers are, they remain expensive and for some people, financially out of reach.  We talk to someone who is trying to change that.

https://youtu.be/-rzkavqdIO8

Facebook Whistleblower Testifies on Capitol Hill

Ex-Facebook Employee Says network hurts kids, fuels division

WASHINGTON (AP) — A former Facebook data scientist  told Congress that the social network’s products harm children and fuel polarization in the U.S. while its executives refuse to change because they elevate profits over safety. And she laid responsibility with the company’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Frances Haugen testified to the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection. She accused the company of being aware of apparent harm to some teens from Instagram and being dishonest in its public fight against hate and misinformation. “Facebook’s products harm children, stoke division and weaken our democracy,” Haugen said.

J&J Requests FDA Greenlight for Booster Shot

Johnson & Johnson says a 2nd dose of its vaccine increases immune response to 94% and is now asking the FDA for emergency approval of a booster shot

Washington, D.C. (Tuesday, October 5, 2021) – Johnson and Johnson is requesting emergency approval from the Food and Drug Administration for its COVID booster shot.

The submission today included new data showing the shot increases protection from the virus up to 94 percent for people 18 and older.  The FDA has scheduled meetings of its expert advisory committee for October 14th and 15th to discuss whether to grant the request.

Some 15 million Americans have been vaccinated with the one shot Johnson and Johnson vaccine. J&J says the best immune response for its vaccine happens when a booster is administered at least six months after vaccination.

School Bus Driver Strike Hits Anne Arundel Co.

Anne Arundel County parents were sent scrambling this morning trying to figure out alternative plans to get their youngsters to school in the face of a school bus strike.

(Tuesday, October 5, 2021) – A chaotic morning for parents and students in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.  A school bus strike sent families scrambling trying to figure out how to get their youngsters to school.

80 bus routes were impacted, disrupting transportation for students at dozens of schools.  Drivers who work for Annapolis Bus Company, one of several contractors for the school system are on strike to demand better pay and benefits.  School officials are not clear how long the action will last and are encouraging parents to look for other options to get their children to and from school.

Here’ a check of the full list of schools that are feeling the impact of the walk-out:

Includes 80 school routes impacted by ongoing Annapolis Bus Co. driver job action

NO SERVICE (SIN SERVICIO)

Bus Schools Affected Schedule affected

1

Southern HS, Southern MS, Lothian ES

Both AM & PM

66

Chesapeake Bay MS

AM

80

Annapolis HS, Mills-Parole ES, Rolling Knolls ES

Both AM & PM

82

South River HS, Central MS, Davidsonville ES

Both AM & PM

84

Rolling Knolls ES

Both AM & PM

114

South River HS, Central MS, Davidsonville ES

Both AM & PM

116

Annapolis HS, Tyler Heights ES, Hillsmere ES

Both AM & PM

117

South River HS, Central MS, Davidsonville ES, CAT-South

Both AM & PM

149

Bates MS, Severn River MS

Both AM & PM

159

Annapolis HS

AM

188

Meade HS, Meade MS, MacArthur MS

Both AM & PM

205

Meade HS, Seven Oaks ES, Jessup ES, Hebron-Harman ES

Both AM & PM

212

Annapolis HS, Annapolis MS, Mills-Parole ES, Germantown ES

AM

216

Annapolis HS, West Annapolis ES, Annapolis ES, Georgetown East ES

Both AM & PM

219

Annapolis HS, Arnold ES, Windsor Farm ES, Magothy River MS, Mary Moss @ J. Albert Adams Academy

Both AM & PM

236

Old Mill HS, Glen Burnie Park ES, Old Mill MS North

Both AM & PM

240

Severn River MS

Both AM & PM

240

Broadneck HS

Both AM & PM

243

CAT-South, Mayo ES, Edgewater ES, Central ES

Both AM & PM

271

Glen Burnie HS, Marley MS, Freetown ES

Both AM & PM

274

Cape St. Claire ES, Severn River MS, Windsor Farm ES, Studio 39

Both AM & PM

277

Mills Parole ES

Both AM & PM

280

Annapolis HS, Bates MS, Rolling Knolls ES, Studio 39

Both AM & PM

286

Arnold ES, Severn River MS

Both AM & PM

287

Annapolis HS, Annapolis MS, Hillsmere ES

Both AM & PM

303

Broadneck HS, Cape St. Claire ES, Severn River MS

Both AM & PM

337

Broadneck ES, Belvedere ES, Magothy River MS

Both AM & PM

353

South River HS, Central MS, Davidsonville ES

AM

364

South River HS

AM

368

Crofton HS, Crofton MS, Millersville ES

Both AM & PM

376

Annapolis HS, Bates MS, Mills-Parole ES

Both AM & PM

381

Annapolis HS, Bates MS

Both AM & PM

387

Broadneck HS, Windsor Farm ES, Severn River MS

Both AM & PM

406

Annapolis HS, Annapolis MS, Annapolis ES, Georgetown East ES

Both AM & PM

408

Broadneck HS, Broadneck ES, Magothy River MS

Both AM & PM

424

Annapolis HS, Bates MS, Germantown ES, Studio 39

Both AM & PM

427

South River HS, Central MS, Central ES

Both AM & PM

428

South River HS, Central MS, Davidsonville ES

Both AM & PM

432

Southern MS, Shady Side ES

Both AM & PM

470

Broadneck HS, Annapolis MS, Bates MS, Rolling Knolls ES

Both AM & PM

482

Phoenix Academy, Annapolis MS, Bates MS, Rolling Knolls ES

Both AM & PM

612

Broadneck HS

Both AM & PM

613

CAT-North, Broadneck HS, Studio 39

Both AM & PM

626

Sheppard Glyndon

Both AM & PM

633

Maryland School for the Blind

Both AM & PM

663

Children’s Guild

Both AM & PM

665

Kennedy Krieger Fairmount

Both AM & PM

Latest updates in red

AACPS BUS ROUTE IMPACTS 10-5-21

LA RUTA DE AUTOBÚS DE AACPS IMPACTOS 10-5-21

(as of 7:00 a.m.)

Includes 80 school routes impacted by ongoing Annapolis Bus Co. driver job action

667

Chimes

Both AM & PM

668

Rica, Baltimore Academy

Both AM & PM

689

Sheppard Pratt Lanham

Both AM & PM

690

Kennedy Krieger Fairmount

Both AM & PM

GREATER THAN 40 MINUTES (MÁS DE 40 MINUTOS)

Bus Schools Affected Schedule affected

None reported

GREATER THAN 20 MINUTES (MÁS DE 20 MINUTOS)

Bus Schools Affected Schedule affected

297

Southern HS, Southern MS, Shady Side ES

AM

LESS THAN 20 MINUTES (MENOS DE 20 MINUTOS)

Bus Schools Affected Schedule affected

25

Old Mill HS, Severn ES, Ridgeway ES, Old Mill MS South

Both AM & PM

109

Severna Park MS

PM

129

Corkran MS

PM

133

Chesapeake HS

AM

246

Pasadena ES

AM

490

Old Mill HS, Severna Park MS. Oak Hill ES, Old Mill MS North

Both AM & PM

What to Know about Teen Suicide

This is Mental Illness Awareness Week

We have a very serious topic for parents tonight or for those who care for teens. Are you paying attention to their mental health? Really paying attention? We ask because this is Mental Illness Awareness Week and we wanted to talk about the issue of teen suicide. You may think… “not my child” or “not the child of anyone you know”, until it happens to someone you know or even in your family.

Resources:

800-273-TALK

Sound It Out Together

The Loveland Foundation

The AAKOMA Project

Behavioral & Educational Solutions

Dr. Alfiee Breland_Noble, Psychologist, Founder, AAKOMA Project

Dr. Alfred Amado, Ph.D., CEO, Behavioral & Educational Solutions

Anthony Hamilton Just Released New Music

Anthony Hamilton drops his new album “Love is The New Black”. His first full album in 5 years.

Fans have been waiting for this moment, and it’s finally here. Anthony Hamilton released a new album Love is The New Black, his first full-length album in 5 years.

Hamilton was first introduced to the mainstream audience when he sang on the chorus of Nappy Roots single “Po’ Folks” He rose to fame with his second studio album, Comin’ from Where I’m From (2003), which went platinum. This album included the title track “Comin’ From Where I’m From” as well as “Charlene”.

He has been nominated for 17 Grammy’s and is widely acclaimed in the music industry. His heavily-awaited album, Love is The New Black is out now.

 

In an article by NPR he states, “I feel like a veteran, like an O.G. as the young entertainers call me — but I also feel like there are a lot of people who are still getting to know about Anthony Hamilton, and some people who’ve never heard any of my music.”

In the article, he also speaks about his book, Corn Bread, Fish, and Collard Greens, which speaks more about him and who he is as a person, as well as background information on the songs we know and love. Both his book and new album are out now.

Video Of George Floyd Statue Vandalism Released

. Members of the community pitched in to clean up the statue

(New York, NY) — Police are releasing new video showing the George Floyd statue in New York City’s Union Square being defaced. The video shows a man on a skateboard throwing paint on the statue and lurking around before the vandalism. It happened Saturday morning. Members of the community pitched in to clean up the statue and restore it to its original condition.

Adele Has New Music In The Works?

The multi-award winning artist, Adele, may be releasing new music. All signs point to yes.

Contributed by Lauren Taylor

Twitter is in a frenzy as Adele becomes a trending topic as the singer-songwriter updated her social media platforms, sparking rumors of her releasing new music. She changed all her layouts including her website to have the same blue backdrop, hinting that something is coming.

Fans were storming Twitter sharing their excitement for this possibility. Adele hasn’t released a new album since ’25’ in 2015 which had some of our favorites such as “Hello” and “Send My Love.” “Hello” debuted at number 1 on the Billboard top 100 for 10 consecutive weeks. Following her debut album 19, Adele’s album 21 skyrocketed her career with hits such as “Rolling in the Deep” and “Set Fire To The Rain.”

Howard U Announces Chadwick Boseman’s $5.4 Million Scholarship

Howard introduces The Chadwick A. Boseman Memorial Scholarship.

Contributed by Lauren Taylor 

On Monday Howard University announced that Netflix and Simone Ledward-Boseman, wife of alumnus Chadwick Boseman, contributed to a $5.4 endowed scholarship dedicated to the students of the College of Fine Arts.

In conjunction, COFA was just recently named in memory, supporting his ever-lasting legacy at our university. This scholarship adds to this legacy and helps students who might be following in his footsteps. The Chadwick A. Boseman Memorial Scholarship will go to incoming students of the College of Fine Arts covering the full cost of the entire four years.

Howard Newsroom says, “The first four scholarships will be awarded to one recipient in each class, beginning this Fall 2021, and will continue to be distributed to an incoming freshman each year on an annual basis.” This scholarship will go towards those who demonstrate financial need as well as those who exemplify Boseman’s values.

Chadwick A. Boseman attended Howard University studying fine arts and graduated in 2000, he went on to write, direct, act, and produce. Later on, he returned to his alma mater and spoke at the 2018 Howard University Commencement. When speaking about his scholarship, President of Howard University, Wayne A. I. Fredrick said, “This scholarship embodies Chadwick’s love for Howard, his passion for storytelling, and his willingness to support future generations of Howard students.” He goes on to speak about how thankful he is for this gift. This scholarship is an amazing way to honor Boseman.

Baltimore Mayor Tests Positive For COVID-19

He is currently isolating and working remotely from his home in Northeast Baltimore.

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott has tested positive for COVID-19.  A member of his staff has confirmed a positive routine test and a second, follow up test.  He was last tested on Friday and received a negative result. Scott was received a vaccination earlier this year against COVID.  He is currently isolating and working remotely from his home in Northeast Baltimore.

 

Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp Are Down

Facebook, Whatsapp, and Instagram are suffering from an outage that’s lasting quite a while.

Contributed by Lauren Taylor 

On Monday Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp all crashed causing social media users to vent on Twitter. ‘FB and IG’ are a trending topic on Twitter with over 62,000 tweets.

Facebook and Instagram users created memes about the ordeal, saying they are “patiently waiting for FB & IG” to work again. If you are a regular user of these platforms, then you know that is a struggle, and crashes like this happen often.

While no real reason for the outage was given, BBC reported that Facebook said “We are aware some people are having trouble accessing our apps and products. We are working to get things back to normal as quickly as possible and apologize for any inconvenience.”

Our fingers are crossed that it’s up and running again soon.

Woman Makes Sexual Allegations Against Robin Thicke

Its been ten years since Emily Ratajkowski appeared in Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” video, but now she is making allegations against him.
She is saying in her book that he groped her while they were filming.
She said, “Suddenly, out of nowhere, I felt the coolness and foreignness of a stranger’s hands cupping my bare breasts from behind. I instinctively moved away, looking back at Robin Thicke.”
She added, “He smiled a goofy grin and stumbled backward, his eyes concealed behind his sunglasses. My head turned to the darkness beyond the set. [The director, Diane Martel’s] voice cracked as she yelled out to me, ‘Are you okay?'”
She added that he was very drunk on set and said, “I pushed my chin forward and shrugged, avoiding eye contact, feeling the heat of humiliation pump through my body. I didn’t react — not really, not like I should have.”
Director Diane Martel also confirmed that the incident did indeed happened to the New York Times.
Do you think the incident happened? What would you do in that situation?

R. Kelly’s ‘I Believe I Can Fly’ Horrifies Mourners in ‘SNL’ Funeral Sketch

SNL’s 47th season opened with a funeral sketch featuring R. Kelly’s “I Believe I Can Fly.” SNL’s Kenan Thompson portrays “legendary Atlantic City headliner” LeVar B. Burton who is there to perform a deceased woman’s favorite song, “I Believe I Can Fly.”

As the funeral-goers protest the song, the confused preacher played by SNL host Owen Wilson says the woman specifically said she wanted “Fly” performed at her funeral.

“But R. Kelly is a horrible man who did awful things,” said one mourner. Thompson continues to sing the song as pictures are being shown of the deceased woman posing with other disgraced celebrities, C.K. Lewis, Bill Cosby, and Kevin Spacey.

The skit ends with Owen explaining how the woman died, “Right before she died, she looked me straight in the eyes and said, ‘I believe I can fly — and then she jumped.” Thompson then begins singing the woman’s second favorite song, R. Kelly’s “Ignition” remix.

Now that R. Kelly has been convicted of sex trafficking and more, are you opposed to listening to his music?

Jackie Patillo Talks Dove Awards, Damien Sneed On James Baldwin Opera

https://youtu.be/UcxXiWG3VLo

Executive Director of the Gospel Music Association Jackie Patillo says the 52nd Annual Dove Awards is the first in-person ceremony since the corona virus pandemic.  Damien Sneed premiered an original piece honoring Dr. Pauli Murray at the March On Washington Film Festival and is working on an upcoming opera on James Baldwin’s debate with William F. Buckley.

TLC Postpones Tour Due To T-Boz Health Issues

Extreme cigarette and recreational smoke kept TLC’s T-Boz from performing for her “CrazySexyCool” concerts in Texas over the weekend.

The singer, who also suffers from sickle cell anemia, suffered an allergic reaction and the tour had to postpone two shows.

TLC’s Houston show, scheduled for Saturday, October 2nd, was moved to Monday, October 4th, and the Irving, Texas concert scheduled for Sunday, October 3rd was rescheduled for October 5th.

“Due to extreme cigarette and recreational smoke being present backstage at a previous show, T-Boz suffered an allergic reaction. The group has always enforced a strict no smoking policy at their shows in an effort to prevent any health-related issues for the group and/or crew,” a statement from the show organizers said. TLC has been touring with Bone Thugs & Harmony since September.

Should smoking be banned at live shows? Share your thoughts.

George Floyd Memorial Statue in New York City Defaced Again

NEW YORK (AP) — A statue memorializing George Floyd in New York City’s Union Square Park has been vandalized. Police say video shows an unidentified person on a skateboard throwing paint on the statue at approximately 10 a.m. Sunday morning before fleeing. Nearby statues of late Congressman John Lewis and Breonna Taylor, a Louisville, Kentucky woman shot and killed by police last year, apparently weren’t touched. The Floyd statue also was vandalized shortly after it was unveiled in Brooklyn in June. Floyd’s killing at the hands of police in Minneapolis last year galvanized racial justice actions across the country.

This Happened When Lil Fizz Apologized To Omarion For Dating Ex Apryl Jones

The Millennium Tour took place over the weekend at The Forum in Los Angeles and attendees heard more than the music from B2K.

Lil Fizz stopped the music to apologize to Omarion for dating the mother of his children, Apryl Jones, “I did some f___ed up s__t to my brother,” Fizz said to loud cheers from the audience. “I did some snake ass s__t, and I’m not proud of it. So, I want to sit here humbly and sincerely apologize to you for any turmoil or dysfunction I caused between you and your family.”

*Disclaimer: This video clip contains profanity. Viewer discretion is advised.

The two hugged it out with Omarion responding with, “it’s all good.” Omarion, 36, and Apryl Jones, 34, split in 2016 and share two children together, 5-year-old A’mei and 7-year-old Megaa.

Have you ever dated someone your friend once dated? How did your relationship with your friend change or did it change? Share your story.

Keshia Knight Pulliam Gets Married

Congrats to Keshia Knight Pulliam. The former Cosby Show actress has gotten married.
She and Brad James tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in their Atlanta home.
She shared pics on Instagram and wrote, “Last week my life forever changed… I married my best friend at our home surrounded by family & it was magical!!”
She also said, “Covid has definitely taught us to live in the moment and that the present is the greatest ‘present’ that exists. Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us!! Most of all thank you to @mrbradjames my amazing husband, my person, my soulmate. Thank you for renewing my vulnerability & faith in unconditionally love. #TheJamesBond”
What were some of your favorite actors when you were growing up?

Big Daddy Kane and KRS-One Set for Oct. 17th VERZUZ Battle

The next VERZUZ battle has been announced and it will take place on October 17th between Big Daddy Kane and KRS-One.

The battle will take place in New York City and was teased with a pair of silhouettes along with the VERZUZ logo.

“WANNA PLAY? We got a new VERZUZ on the way Sunday, October 17th, brought to you by the killer new series, #Chucky,” the announcement for the event read. “Who do y’all think it is!? Drop your guesses in the comments below and we’ll pick an entry at random to get a pair of tix!”

What do you think about the VERZUZ matchup between Big Daddy Kane and KRS-One?

Lizzo Fangirls Over Chris Brown

Video circulated over the weekend showing Lizzo backstage at the Millennium Tour and the singer had a moment with her “favorite person.”

Lizzo is seen snapping it up with Chris Brown who she called her “favorite person in the whole effing world,” however once the video surfaced fans criticized the singer for taking a picture with Brown who has a complicated past.

“Not good sis Lizzo being a Chris Brown fan… if she wasn’t “Lizzo” he wouldn’t let her in his section, she doesn’t meet the domestic abuser’s criteria,” @AJsayshey posted.

Another fan pulled receipts showing Rihanna posting her nail color while playing Chris Brown in the background which proved the singers are on civil terms.

Do you think Chris Brown will ever shed his negative past with Rihanna?