Is there a humane way to address the deleterious effects of COVID-19?
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The memo came soon after American flight attendants restrained a woman with tape after she tried to open the plane’s doors during a flight.
The FDA is recalling more than two dozen frozen shrimp products over salmonella concerns.
The recall affects packages of frozen shrimp manufactured by India-based Avanti Frozen Foods and sold under multiple brand names including Big River, Ahold, Censea, Nature’s Promise, Harbor Banks, Meijer, 365, and several others.
The FDA says nine cases of salmonella have been linked to the shrimp. A full list of recalled products can be found at fda.gov/safety.
Are there certain foods that you just don’t trust buying at the grocery store?
Naomi Osaka briefly paused a news conference and left the podium in tears after a question about her relationship with the media.
A Cincinnati reporter asked the 23-year-old tennis star “You’re not crazy about dealing with us, especially in this format. Yet you have a lot of outside interests that are served by having a media platform. How do you balance the two?”
Osaka said she was “not really sure how to balance the two. Like I’m figuring it out at the same time as you are”.
After the question, Osaka began to tear up and left the podium for a few minutes before returning to finish the news conference. Osaka’s agent later called the reporter a “bully”.
Osaka made headlines earlier this year when she withdrew from the French Open after announcing she would not be speaking with the press.
Was the reporter’s question out of line? Should athletes be forced to answer questions from the media?
Score is a network of volunteer mentors for small business owners
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Haiti’s troubled history may slow aid to earthquake victims
Thousands tried to flee Afghanistan after the Taliban’s takeover of the country.
DC is moving to make sure more workers across the city are vaccinated against the coronavirus, announcing today the guidelines for healthcare workers to take the shot by September 30th.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Health announced that by September 30, 2021 all health care workers in the District of Columbia must receive at least the first dose of Pfizer or Moderna or one dose of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.
This requirement applies to:
“As we continue to see a rise in the numbers of positive cases among unvaccinated persons across the city, it is necessary that we ensure all health care workers in the District are vaccinated to decrease the spread of COVID-19,” said Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt, Director of DC Health. “This new mandate can reduce the likelihood of a COVID-19 outbreak in healthcare settings and among vulnerable populations.”
Two doses of the Pfizer vaccine or the Moderna vaccine, or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, are required:
(a) before the date of submission of an application for licensure, certification, or registration;
(b) on the date of submission of an application for renewal of licensure, registration, or certification;
(c) before beginning employment or a contractual relationship if not required to have a license, certification, or registration; or
(d) on or before a date specified by the Department of Health in written or electronic correspondence to the person.
Health care professionals may be exempt due to religious beliefs or medical conditions.
Gospel artists Joshua Rogers and C. Ashley Brown-Lawrence both contracted COVID-19 and recovered. Mrs. Brown-Lawrence contracted it twice. Joshua Rogers said that COVID-19 is something no one wants to experience. They both urged using all safety precautions and vaccinations.
304 people are reported dead and a desperate search is underway in Haiti for more victims following a massive earthquake this morning.
(Saturday, August 14, 2021) – Over 300 people are reported dead and the death toll is expected to climb even higher following a massive 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Haiti Saturday morning. The U.S. Geological Survey predicts the death toll could reach into the thousands, raising fears that the disaster could be similar to the quake that struck Haiti back in 2010.
More than 1,800 people are also injured. Prime Minister Ariel Henry says the country is in urgent need of medical supplies. President Biden has authorized immediate assistance. The epicenter of the earthquake was about 7.5 miles northeast of Saint-Louis-du-Sud and 10 kilometers deep.
On January 12, 2010, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake devastated Haiti leaving as many at 300,000 dead and more than 1.5 million displaced.
A state of emergency has been declared in Haiti for the next month as officials asses the damage and as crews search for victims and survivors.
Aretha Franklin’s granddaughter, Grace Franklin, showed off her singing skills by covering one of her grandma’s songs.
During the ‘Respect’ premiere, Grace Franklin and Jennifer Hudson teamed up to sing a duet of ‘Ain’t No Way’.
Jennifer shared the clip on her IG page with the caption, “Grace Franklin sings ‘Ain’t No Way’ at ‘Respect’ premiere.”
Grace had some words at the Premiere before her amazing performance.
She said, “I’m so happy to see my grandmother honored in such an amazing way. ‘Ain’t No Way’ is my favorite song from my grandma, so I hope y’all enjoy it!”
What is your favorite song from Aretha Franklin?
Da Brat and her girlfriend, Jesseca Dupart, are showcasing their love for each other in a new reality show called ‘Brat Loves Judy” on WeTv.
Da Brat said that Jesseca had a huge impact on her coming out.
She said, “I’ve been private my whole life. I felt like as an artist back in the day it wasn’t safe to come out and tell people that you were into the same sex and I definitely was protecting all of my assets because, like I said, Ellen lost everything and it just wasn’t cool, so I decided to keep my life private because that was all I knew, but when I met Jesseca, Judy, I met someone who was living out loud, who was very happy and transparent about her life and career and it just encouraged me to not give a f*** about what people had to say about what I felt. Because I should be the most important person in my life. I should make myself happy before I made anyone else happy and that’s what she’s taught me.”
Jesseca said, “I fell in love with how loving she is. On the outside, she has a really really hard exterior but she is the most considerate, most thoughtful, most caring person that you will ever meet. We will be out somewhere and she will ask everybody, ‘Are you okay? Are you alright? Do you need anything?’ and you wouldn’t expect that from somebody of her caliber, you would think probably that people cater to her. She is the opposite of that. I fell in love with the loving part of her.”
‘Brat Loves Judy’ is on WeTV and has new episodes every Thursday.
Are you sick of all these reality shows? What is your favorite reality show out right now?
Erykah Badu tweeted her apology to the former president and first lady writing, “Mr and Mrs Obama, please forgive me for being the “terrible guest “ at such a sacred event for your family. I was so inconsiderate, thank you for all your love. What an example of ‘how not ‘ to be, erica.”
The apology received mixed reactions online, with some feeling there was no need for an apology others felt the veteran singer should know that recording such a sacred event is off-limits.
Others praised the “Call Tyrone” singer for having integrity. “Good for you Erykah you have integrity. You are woman enough to apologize. The people saying don’t apologize don’t understand integrity,” tweeted @ReneeRevelation.
Do you think Erykah Badu was wrong for recording at Barack Obama’s 60th birthday party?
Meek took to Instagram to show off the new hardware placed on his mantel. “Blessings..,” he wrote as the caption. “I got the ‘Nelson Mandela humanitarian award’ Thankyou Rip to the great Nelson Mandela. ‘I ain’t grow up playing ball I had a smith & western* because where I’m from it’s very hard to turn 27’ #survivors.”
The “Dreams and Nightmares” rapper received several congratulatory messages from famous friends such as Slim Thug, DC Young Fly, Miami Heat’s P.J. Tucker, record executive Steven Victor, and former NBA champion Stephen Jackson.
Meek has been an advocate for prison reform since getting released from prison in 2018. He teamed up with JAY-Z and sports mogul, Michael Rubin to establish the REFORM Alliance to advocate for change in the probation and parole systems.
Who else do you feel should receive the Nelson Mandela Humanitarian Award?
WHUR is teaming up with our partners to hand out book bags and school supplies.
WHUR is teaming up with our partners of goodwill to handout hundreds of bookbags filled with school supplies with school season.
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“R&B Doesn’t Have To Be Predictable Or Boring.”
Will Downing is clearly one gifted vocalist. But, it doesn’t stop there. Yes, R & B has been around for a very long time. But, that doesn’t mean it has to be predictable and boring. At least, not when you listen to a Will Downing song. His songs take you on a romantic journey.
He clearly found his own lane.. It’s a sexy lane that runs somewhere between Jazz and R&B. Listen in as we talk about what went into his new single that drops tomorrow: The Warmth Of You
Masks made mandatory in Virginia by Northam.
The 2020 U.S. Census reports shows a decrease in the white population for the first time.
In Beyoncé’s recent interview with Harper’s Bazaar, the 39-year-old talks about her decision to make videos like, “If I Were A Boy,” “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)” in black and white instead of color.
“I remember being in a meeting discussing analytics, and I was told the research discovered that my fans did not like when my photography was black-and-white,” said Beyoncé.
“They told me I wouldn’t sell if it wasn’t in color. That was ridiculous. It pissed me off that an agency could dictate what my fans wanted based on a survey. Who did they ask? How is it possible to generalize people this much? Are these studies accurate? Are they fair? Are all the people I’m trying to uplift and shine a light on included? They’re not.” she continued.
By defying her team and committing to her gut instinct, Beyoncé’s album, “I Am…Sasha Fierce” became her biggest commercial success to date.
Have you seen success after going against the grain? Share your story.
The film is based on First Sergeant Charles Monroe King, played by Jordan, and the letters he wrote to his newborn son while overseas.
King was killed in Iraq when his son was seven months old. His wife, Canedy, played by Chanté Adams, keeps all the letters in a book.
“A Journal For Jordan,” is written by Virgil Williams, who also wrote the Grammy-nominated 2017 movie, Mudbound.
Washington directs and produces “A Journal For Jordan” alongside Jordan.
What are your favorite Denzel and Michael B. Jordan movies?
The racial breakdown of the United States census is expected to be revealed later this week. For the first time, the white population is expected to be on the decline.
William Frey, a demographer at the Brookings Institution, says the decline is due to the opioid epidemic and millennials not having babies.
The white population is expected to be under 60 percent with the majority of those under 18 are people of color. The new Census Bureau data will be released on August 12th.
How do you think the decline of the white population will affect the future of the U.S.?
As students prepare to return to school, the lessons will likely go beyond reading, writing, and arithmetic. Join 96.3 WHUR and WHUT-TV for our monthly special edition of the Daily Drum August 18th at 7pm as we present “Beyond the Basics… Education In A Pandemic World.” What will the classroom be like for your youngster… and how do you ensure their safety? We’ll put the tough questions to educators. The Daily Drum on WHUR and WHUT and streaming right here on WHUR.com. Better Together!
The Prince George’s County Memorial Library System received a $2.5 million donation to assist residents
Prince George’s County Memorial Library System has received a $2.5 million donation that allows libraries to offer over 900 borrowable laptops to residents. The grant money also calls for five tech labs and workshop programs to be located at branch libraries thru-out the county. For more information, go here:
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Reaction to calls of excessive force by DC police
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Trayon White – DC Councilman, Ward 8
Ron Moten – DC Activist
A new transgender policy could be adopted for Loudon County (VA) public schools.
“We are excited to, we want to stay open, and we know the only way to make that happen is if people get vaccinated,” said LIV owner David Grutman.
As of August 5, Florida led the country in new COVID cases.
Are you vaccinated? What do you think of LIV’s efforts to get people vaccinated?
High on the Hog has been renewed for a second season.
The well-received cooking series pays homage to African-Americans that helped to shape the American kitchen.
Season 1 took trips to South Carolina, Benin West Africa, Texas, Philly, and New York.
As far as what to expect from season 2, producers simply said, “the best is yet to come.”
Have you had a chance to binge High on the Hog?
50 Cent recently gave perspective on DaBaby’s “cancelation” due to homophobic comments he made during the Rolling Loud Festival and 50 has committed himself to mentor the “Ball If I Want To” rapper.
“He is a really talented, special artist, right?” Fif began. “And he just transitioned from being in that pool that everyone’s in as a Rap artist. Like, they didn’t notify him that he’s turning into a superstar.”
50 contests DaBaby had no media training, no PR to handle his recent crisis, and no artist development. He explains that DaBaby is only two years into his career and already getting feedback from legends such as Madonna and Elton John in a negative way.
50 says he’s confident that DaBaby will “bounce back” and says, “Remember they tried to cancel Chris Brown five or six times.”
Do you agree with 50 Cent? Do you think labels should bring back artist development or should artists hire someone to help them on their way up?
Amazon Studios is hard at work transforming DeVon Franklin’s book Relationship Goals into a romantic comedy.
If you haven’t read the book, Relationship Goals is a guide written by Franklin to find love and maintain a healthy relationship with the one you love. The pastor’s book sat on the top of the New York Times bestseller list for 13 weeks and debuted at number one on Amazon.
Celebs like Steph Curry, Redman, Bishop TD jakes, and others are supporters.
Have you read Relationship Goals? What’s your advice for maintaining a healthy relationship?
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Jennifer Hudson was on the Steve Harvey Mornings show this morning talking about “Respect” and much more.
Oscar and Grammy Award Winning Actress Jennifer Hudson was the special guest this morning during SHMS. Girl Talk Chat with Shirley Strawberry and Carla Ferrell. Jennifer will discuss her latest film project, “Respect” in the Aretha Franklin biopic as the “Queen of Soul,” as well as her new single “Here I Am.”
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