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Men’s Health and Prostate Cancer

Discussing why men should be proactive in getting regular check ups which include a prostate check for cancer

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This morning we’re talking about men’s health with a focus on Prostate Cancer.  Prostate Cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer deaths among men in America and the numbers of men of color are higher than those of white men.  My guest will be Dr. Kaiser Robertson – Urologist with Chesapeake Urology Assoc.  He will be discussing the importance of regular screenings for prostate cancer how it can save lives if caught early.  He will also talk about the variety of treatment options available.

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What NOT to Say When You Return to Work

We’re trying to keep you from making a trip to the human resources office.

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 A lot of you will be heading back to the office soon if you’re not there already.  That means there are changes ahead.  Some of those changes have less to do with health and safety and more to do with how you interact with your coworkers.  Are there some things you’ve said in the past, you thought were harmeless, that need to be changed?  We’re trying to keep you from making a trip to the human resources office… virtually or worse.

Dr. Vanessa Weaver, CEO, Alignment Strategies

Shawn Talley, Human Resources Expert

Boil Water Advisory in NE DC

Includes Brookland, Edgewood, Fort Lincoln, Michigan Park, Queens Chapel, North Michigan Park and Woodbridge.

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(Washington, DC) — Several neighborhoods in Northeast are now under a boil advisory. D.C. Water issued the advisory for areas that include Brookland, Edgewood, Fort Lincoln, Michigan Park, Queens Chapel, North Michigan Park and Woodbridge. Impacted customers should boil their water for drinking and cooking. D.C. Water will keep the advisory in place until testing shows the water is safe to drink, but they anticipate it being lifted by Saturday.

D.C. Attorney General Demands Worker Vaccines

All employees will be required to show proof of vaccination before returning to the workplace in mid-September.

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(Washington, DC) — If you work in the Office of the Attorney General in D.C. you will need to get your COVID-19 vaccination. Attorney General Karl Racine is mandating every worker in the office get vaccinated against the virus. The policy includes all workers, contractors, and interns in the office, except for individuals with a religious, medical, or emergency use exemption. Racine’s policy comes as COVID cases are on the rise in the D.C. area. All employees will be required to show proof of vaccination before returning to the workplace in mid-September.

Karl Racine, DC Attorney General

Jennifer Hudson Honors Aretha Franklin At Detroit Historical Museum

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R E S P E C T! The famous words from the late Aretha Franklin! She was honored in Detroit this weekend by some of Hollywood’s stars.

A grand unveiling of the Queen of Soul’s handprints in Legends Plaza was the main topic of conversation at the temporary commemorative exhibit on Franklin’s life. The prints were first created during the 2017 dedication ceremony of Aretha Franklin Way in her hometown of Detroit. The music icon is the 31st person to have her handprints included in the Plaza.

Aretha Franklin died in 2018 after a battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 76.

“Legends Plaza stands as a testament to the worldwide contributions of Detroiters,” Elana Rugh, Detroit Historical Society president and CEO, said in a statement, according to The Detroit News. “We are proud that Ms. Franklin chose to add to her legacy with a permanent display on our plaza at the Detroit Historical Museum, and we couldn’t imagine a more appropriate space for her handprints to be accessible to her fans from Detroit and across the globe.”

Respect director Liesl Tommy and award-winning singer-actress Jennifer Hudson, who portrays Aretha Franklin in the film, both attended the event as well as Kecalf Franklin, Aretha’s son. The highly-anticipated biopic will release in theaters on Aug. 13 and will also star Forest Whitaker as C.L. Franklin, Audra McDonald as Barbara Franklin, Marlon Wayans as Ted White, Tituss Burgess as Reverend Dr. James Cleveland and others.

“We are grateful that everybody is recognizing her and her accomplishments in life,” Kecalf said.

The exhibit features mementos and artifacts from Aretha’s career including album covers, jaw-dropping performance dresses, and more.

Angela Bassett is TV’s Highest-Paid Woman of Color Drama Actor

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Angela Bassett broke a huge barrier for all women of color.
She has officially become the highest-paid actress of color for a tv drama series.
She will receive over $450,000 per episode of the 9-1-1 tv series.
‘9-1-1: Lone Star’ is executive produced by Angela Bassett, which she also stars in.
Season 5 of the show will premiere on September 20 on Fox.
Angela Bassett is joined on this highest-paid list by Viola Davis, Kerry Washington, and Chandra Wilson.
Who is your favorite actress in a tv series? What was your favorite movie that Angela Bassett was in?

NY Governor Asking All Businesses To Switch To “Vaccine-Only Admission”

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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is asking private business to implement a policy for only vaccinated patrons to shop in their stores.

“Private businesses, I am asking them and suggesting to them: Go to vaccine-only admission. Go to vaccine-only admission. We did this, Radio City Music Hall, months ago. Reopened vaccine-only, sold out all the shows. Sports arenas. They went up to about 90 percent vaccine-only. Private businesses, bars, restaurants. Go to a vaccine-only admission. I believe it’s in your best business interest,” Cuomo said during a news conference the Hill reported.

“If you say to people, ‘Well, if you don’t have a vaccine, you can’t get into these establishments,’ then you will see a real incentive to get vaccinated,” he said.

Cummo has urged local governments across the country to strongly encourage mask use even for vaccinated residents.

“Cuomo’s push comes as the country is seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases, driven largely by the highly infectious delta variant that has become the dominant strain in the U.S.

The number of New Yorkers who tested positive for COVID-19 slightly increased in the past five days, before falling on Sunday to 2,516 people, according to the state’s COVID-19 tracker.”

“What does that mean? Well, we’ve taken the first step [as a state] … which is you either have to get a vaccine or a weekly test. That’s the first step, but it’s only the first. And that I believe we need to expand,” Cuomo said.

The governor last month announced that New York will require state employees to be vaccinated or get tested weekly, starting Sept. 6, Reuters reported.

He said that while the policy is “controversial,” he thinks it “should be extended” to other public hospitals.

Da Brat Says Being Gay in Hip-Hop’s Getting Easier

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Da Brat Says Being Gay in Hip-Hop’s Getting Easier Da Brat says that despite DaBaby’s recent homophobic rant, being gay in Hip-Hop is getting easier.  While talking to TMZ, she said the vibe these days when someone comes out as gay versus back when she was coming up in the industry is totally different.  She said back then, artists could lose everything just for coming out. Now, she has the courage to be herself.  Da Brat first came out publically in 2020.  What are other ways Hip-Hop has changed or evolved?

Miley Cyrus DMs DaBaby Offering To School Him on Recent Homophobic Rant

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Miley Cyrus has reached out to assist in educating DaBaby
She shard the news with fans and wrote, “As a proud and loyal member of the LGBTQ+ community, much of my life has been dedicated to encouraging love, acceptance, and open-mindedness. The internet can fuel a lot of hate & anger and is the nucleus of cancel culture .. but I believe it can be a place filled with education, conversation, communication & connection.”
She added, “It’s easier to cancel someone than to find forgiveness and compassion in ourselves or take the time to change hearts and minds. There’s no more room for division if we want to keep seeing progress. Knowledge is power.”
Do you think Miley did the right thing?

Kandi’s Restaurant Receives Another C Rating by Health Inspector

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It looks like Kandi Burruss’s Old Lady Gang restaurant is dealing with some sanitation drama.
The spot has once again gotten a C rating by the health inspector.
In June, the health inspector found several violations and gave the dining location a C rating.
They followed back up a few weeks later and gave the same rating.
According to documents, staff was not taking steps to “prevent illness by having repeated risk factors and good retail practice violations.”
They got dinged on things like food being stored wrong, cleaning solution not being mixed well, and food not having proper labels.
Would you still eat at Old Lady Gang?

Yelp Lets Businesses List if They Require Proof of Vaccination

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Before going out, you can now go on Yelp and find out the vaccination policy of the business you are going to.
You will be able to see if customers are required to show proof of vaccination.
You will also see if employees are required to be vaccinated.
These are optional and only the business owner can add these to their profile

Starbucks To Raise Starting Barista Wages To $12 Per Hour

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Starbucks is raising their starting wage in all markets for baristas to at least $12 an hour.
The wage increase will be up to or above $15 in some areas.
Starbucks will also increase the wages of hourly employees hired on or before July 2021 by 5% in October.
Tenured employees will see a 6% wage increase.
What is your favorite Starbucks drink?

Boil Water Alert Issued for Parts of NE DC

DC Water issues a boil water advisory for Northeast DC. For more information, visit www.dcwater.com

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(WASHINGTON, DC) – DC Water has issued a Boil Water Advisory for portions of Northeast due to the possibility of elevated levels of E. coli/coliform bacteria.  Impacted areas are Edwood, Brookland, Fort Lincoln, Woodridge, Queens Chapel, Michigan Park, and North Michigan.  Residents and businesses can learn more about impacted areas by using DC Water’s interactive map found here and at dcwater.com. Those who do not have internet access can call DC Water’s 24-Hour Command Center (202) 612-3400. 

More information about the Boil Water Advisory can be found at dcwater.com

DC Water advises customers in the impacted area to follow the guidance below until the advisory is lifted:

•    Discard any beverages and ice made before and during this advisory.
•    Run cold water until clear (if discolored) prior to boiling.
•    Run cold water for 2 minutes if known sources of lead are present prior to boiling.
•    Bring water to a rolling boil for 1 minute and let it cool.
•    Store cooled water in a clean, covered container.

Cooled, boiled water or bottled water should be used for:

•    Drinking
•    Brushing teeth
•    Preparing and cooking food
•    Washing fruits and vegetables
•    Preparing infant formula
•    Making ice
•    Giving water to pets

*Do not use home filtering devices in place of boiled or bottled water.

The Boil Water Advisory will be lifted when tests on two consecutive days show no bacteria are present and all customers can continue normal water use, which DC Water anticipates will be on Saturday, August 7.

A Weekend of Jazz

Jazz on the Narrows is Friday, August 13th thru Sunday, August 15th.

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Great music and a beautiful scenic backdrop.  That’s what we’re spotlighting this morning on Taking It to the Streets.  The daughter of Jazz legend Muddy Waters is presenting what she’s calling “Jazz on the Narrows” next weekend and I have the details of this inaugural musical event you don’t want to miss.  My guest is Mercy Morganfield – Daughter of Muddy Waters and founder of Jazz On the Narrows

Jazz on the Narrows presented by Muddy Waters’ daughter is Friday, August 13th thru Sunday, August 15th at the Kent Island Yacht Club at 117 Yacht Club Drive in Chester, Maryland.  For more information go here: 

 

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

Follow me on facebook and twitter at @bobbygailes for updates and to stay connected.

 

Reporters’ Roundtable

Analysis of the top stories of the week.

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We’re at the Reporters’ Roundtable and as always, we have a lot to discuss.  On deck, the sexual harassment scandal of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in the U.S. and shortages around the world, rising homicide rates and the retur of Simone Biles.

Charles Ellison, Editor, The BE Note
Ebony McMorris, White House Correspondent, American Urban Radio Network

 

Majority of NY Assembly Would Oust Cuomo If He Doesn’t Quit

Cuomo denies that he made any inappropriate sexual advances

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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A majority of state Assembly members support beginning impeachment proceedings against Gov. Andrew Cuomo if he doesn’t resign over investigative findings that he sexually harassed at least 11 women. That’s according to an Associated Press count Wednesday. At least 82 of the body’s 150 members have said publicly or told The AP that they favored initiating the process of ousting the third-term Democratic governor if he doesn’t quit. Cuomo denies that he made any inappropriate sexual advances and insists the investigative findings don’t reflect the facts. A simple majority of Assembly members is needed to authorize an impeachment trial.

No More Native American Headdresses, Face Paint At WFT Stadium

Meantime, masks are recommended, but not mandated, for those who haven’t gotten a coronavirus vaccine.

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(Landover, MD) — Fans of the Washington Football Team will no longer be allowed to wear Native American inspired headdresses or face paint. The team made the announcement as it gets ready to welcome fans back to FedExField this season. It had previously changed its name from the Washington Redskins to the Washington Football Team after years of controversy. Meantime, masks are recommended, but not mandated, for those who haven’t gotten a coronavirus vaccine.

Celebrating 100 Years

The Negro League Hall of Fame celebrates it’s 100th Anniversary this Saturday August 7th.

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We’re talking baseball this morning and a big historic celebration coming up marking the Negro League Hall of Fame.  They are celebrating their 100th year Anniversary  and I have the details of how you can be a part of marking this great milestone.  My guest is Dwayne Renal Sims – Founder of the Negro League Hall of Fame

The Negro League Hall of Fame is celebrating their 100th year Anniversary Ball Game Saturday August 7th at 1pm at the Prince George’s Bowie Baysox Stadium in Bowie.

 

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Making The DMV Safer

Activists and listeners share ideas about how to address violent crime

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We’re listening to the community.  We want to know what you think about solutions to the region’s deadly violence. We’re also talking to some activists.

 

Kathy Henderson, Community Activist, Past ANC Commissioner, Ward 5

Kathy Henderson, Community Activist, Past ANC Commissioner, Ward 5

HUR@Home Newsmakers: Ryane Nickens of The TraRon Center

Art therapy for children traumatized by violence

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This summer has seen its share of deadly gun violence.  Much of it impacting adults… but a significant bit of it has touched the youngest members of the community.  When it touches them, how do those young people address the trauma that’s left behind? Ryane Nickens has been trying to answer that question for five years.  She is the founder and president of the TraRon  Center.

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Breast Cancer Fundraiser, Movies @ MLK Memorial. Details Inside Community’s Choice

Are you looking for free community events in the DMV. It’s all inside WHUR’s Community’s Choice. To get your non profit on the air and web, email Renee Nash at rnash@whur.com.

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Runway for A Cure

Help make breast cancer a thing of the past. Join Runway for a Cure DC for its 4th Annual Fashion Show Fundraiser August 21st at the Omni Shoreham Hotel. www.runwayforacuredc.com

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Ateya Productions

Ateya Productions is celebrating the youth of Ward 8 and needs nominations to spotlight the best and brightest for its Illuminate Your Brilliance Awards. Nominate a youth today. www.ateyaconsulting.com

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United Planning Organization

Get free financial help. The United Planning Organization’s Navigators Program is free for DC residents impacted by COVID. www.upo.org

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Housing Counseling Services

Housing Counseling Services is holding free webinars throughout the month of August for people looking to rent, buy, or keep their housing in the DMV. www.housingetc.org

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Jazz On the Narrows

Enjoy a weekend of jazz on the water. Come out to Jazz On the Narrows August 13th thru 15th at the Kent Island Yacht Club. www.eventbrite.com/jazzonthenarrows

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City Green’s Youth Start Smart

City Green’s Youth Start Smart is continuing its Bicycle Skills and Rodeo Workshops every Saturday throughout the month of August. www.citygreendc.eventbrite.com

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Memorial Foundation Summer Film Series

The movie Black Panther will be shown August 19th as part of the Memorial Foundation’s Summer Film Series. Bring a blanket and enjoy a free movie at the MLK Memorial. www.filmsatthestone.org

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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.

 

 

Probe: NY Gov. Cuomo Sexually Harassed Multiple Women

Cuomo remained defiant Tuesday following the investigation’s findings

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NEW YORK (AP) — An investigation into New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has found that he sexually harassed multiple current and former state government employees. State Attorney General Letitia James announced the findings Tuesday. The investigation, conducted by two outside lawyers, found that the Cuomo administration was a “hostile work environment” and that it was “rife with fear and intimidation.” Cuomo faced multiple allegations last winter that he inappropriately touched and sexually harassed women who worked with him or who he met at public events. Cuomo remained defiant Tuesday following the investigation’s findings, saying that “the facts are much different than what has been portrayed” and appearing to reject calls to resign.

Mad To Glad: Cowboys’ ‘Original 88’ Pearson Savors Hall Nod

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DALLAS (AP) — Drew Pearson is headed to the Pro Football Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2021 after the disappointment of not getting in a year earlier. The former Dallas Cowboys receiver joins 1970s-era offensive teammates Roger Staubach and Tony Dorsett in the hall. The 70-year-old Pearson got his hopes up as a finalist for the special 13-member centennial class in 2020. He struggled to hide his anger when he was left out. All that is forgotten now that the man who caught the famous Hail Mary touchdown from Staubach in 1975 is in.

 

Air Travel Hits Another Pandemic High, Flight Delays Grow

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By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer
DALLAS (AP) — It’s summertime and airports are packed with vacationers again. And combined with bad weather popping up in places, that’s causing problems for the airlines. The U.S. set another pandemic-era record for travel on Sunday, with more than 2.2 million people going through airport checkpoints. That’s the biggest number in 17 months, although travel is still not quite back to pre-pandemic levels. The big crowds and summer thunderstorms are creating headaches for travelers, because thousands of flights a day are running late, and hundreds more are canceled. There are long lines at Spirit Airlines ticket counters in Orlando, Florida, after the discount airline canceled about one-third of its flights on Monday.

1st Cruise Ship Docks In Puerto Rico Since Pandemic Began

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The Carnival Mardi Gras has docked in Puerto Rico — the first cruise ship to visit the U.S. territory since the pandemic began.  Some cautiously celebrated Tuesday’s visit. The ship arrives as Puerto Rico is reporting an increase in COVID-19 cases blamed on the Delta variant, but also as it seeks to restart its tourism sector, which depended on record numbers of cruise ship passengers visiting in recent years. The executive director of Puerto Rico’s Tourism Company tells The Associated Press that the government has taken precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including allowing only the fully vaccinated to disembark.

Lockdown at Pentagon Lifted following Shooting Nearby

Pentagon was placed on lockdown for several hours after a shooting near the Pentagon Metro Station.

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UPDATE – (Tuesday, August 3, 2021) – A shooting at the Pentagon Metro Station sent the Pentagon in lockdown today.  Details are still very sketchy.  But as many as three people are reported injured, including a police officer.  Roads around the area are closed off.  Metro is diverting buses and Metrorail is bypassing the station.  But the lockdown has been lifted.

No word on a gunman or the conditions of those injured.  Arlington County police are set to provide an update soon.

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‘The Chi’ Has Been Renewed

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Showtime has renewed the popular series The Chi for a fifth season.
News of the renewal came just a few hours after Sunday’s season four finale.
Season four of the show dealt with community policing on The Southside and received consistently high ratings in its time slot.
The Lena Waithe created and executive-produced series will come back for season five in 2022.
Who is your favorite character on The Chi? What is it about The Chi that you like so much?

Disney Requiring US Employees To Be Vaccinated Against Virus

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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Walt Disney Company is joining other large companies in requiring employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The company is requiring all salaried and non-union hourly employees in the U.S. who work on site to be fully vaccinated. It says employees who aren’t already vaccinated will have 60 days to do so, and those still working from home will need to show proof of vaccination before returning. The announcement comes days after the federal Centers for Disease Control changed course on masking guidelines. The CDC recently said it has new information showing the delta variant’s ability to spread among vaccinated people.

Trader Joe’s Is Discontinuing These 6 Items

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Some bad news if you’re a big fan of these Trader Joe’s items.
The store chain is looking to discontinue six of their regular items, according to Instagram account @traderjoestobediscontinued.
For food items, the store will stop selling their Caramel Popcorn, Jackfruit Crabless Cakes, their Legendary Nut & Berry Mix, and their Soy & Flaxseed Tortilla Chips.
They’ll also be discontinuing their Korean Roasted Barley Tea from their beverages and their Blueberry Acai Facial Scrub from their skincare section.
Do you love any of these products from Trader Joe’s? What do you always have to grab when you visit Trader Joe’s?

DaBaby Offers 2nd Apology After Recent Homophobic Comments

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rapper DaBaby has apologized a second time for crude and homophobic remarks at a recent Miami-area music festival. The Grammy-nominated performer says he was misinformed for his comments about HIV/AIDS in his post on social media Monday. His post comes a day after the rapper was cut from Lollapalooza’s lineup in Chicago on Sunday. New York City’s Governors Ball and Day N Vegas in Las Vegas each announced Monday that DaBaby would be dropped from their lineups. The rapper, who real name is Jonathan Kirk, apologized to the LGBTQ+ community for his “hurtful and triggering” comments. DaBaby’s “Rockstar” was one of the biggest hits last year.

The Obamas Send Condolences To Biz Markie’s Wife Tara Davis

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Biz Markie was laid to rest on Monday (August 3rd) and his wife told those in attendance at his funeral that she had received a letter from the Obamas offering their condolences.

Al Sharpton gave the eulogy at the service in Long Island. Iconic rappers, Big Daddy Kane and LL Cool J attended the funeral.

Biz Markie, also known as Marcel Theo Hall, suffered from type II diabetes and was admitted to a hospital. He never fully recovered and died on July 16th at the age of 57.

If you ever got a chance to see Biz Markie in person, share your experience.

Jussie Smollett Lawyers Get More Time To Prepare Arguments

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CHICAGO (AP) — A judge has granted lawyers for Jussie Smollett more time to prepare arguments on several issues, including whether they can introduce a key witness’s previous conviction for battery. Cook County Judge James Linn scheduled the next hearing in the case for Aug. 26. Progress on the case was slowed by accusations that one of Smollett’s attorneys had spoken to the two men the actor allegedly hired to help him carry out a racist and homophobic attack in 2019.  Linn on Friday ordered that the attorney could remain on the case but cannot question the two men if it goes to a trial.

Laughter, Tears, Cheers At Funeral For Biz Markie

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PATCHOGUE, N.Y. (AP) — Friends and family of Biz Markie celebrated his life and legacy at a funeral, remembering the rapper as larger than life and full of love. At the Patchogue Theatre on Long Island on Monday, Biz Markie’s black coffin was placed center stage, an arrangement of white flowers on top. Markie, known for the 1989 classic “Just a Friend,” died last month at the age of 57. Among those who attended the funeral were Ice-T and Fat Joe, as well as Montell Jordan and Al B. Sure.

Helping Our Veterans and Their Families Achieve Their Goals

Destination Achievers is hosting their conference August 10th – 12th.

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Help this morning for my veterans.  Destination Achievers Inc. is hosting a job conference with vets and their families in mind.  My guest is Anne Alston – Executive Director of Destination Achievers, Inc.

Destination Achievers Inc. is hosting a virtual conference August 10th -12th from 10am to 2:30pm for veterans and their families.  It’s called the VeteransBizUp Conference. Fro more information on the conference, go here:

 

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Medical Monday: Erectile Dysfunction

It not just a concern for men. Their female partners are really concerned as you might imagine.

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Okay fellas, it’s time to have a heart to heart, man to man talk about sex.  Before you rub you hands together with anticipation, you may want to hear about we’re talking about first. Erectile dysfunction.  Yes… ED.  We can get all of the vegetable metaphors out of the way so that we can have an honest, serious conversation about this.  It not just a concern for men. Their female partners are really concerned as you might imagine.

Guests:

Dr. Jeremy Tonkin, Associate Professor of Urology, Howard University School of Medicine (not pictured)

SC Senator Lindsey Graham Has COVID

Graham Tests Positive After Being Vaccinated

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(Washington, DC) — Senator Lindsey Graham has coronavirus even after being vaccinated. The South Carolina Republican revealed his diagnosis on Twitter while saying he has symptoms that are mild. He added that it feels like he has a sinus infection. Graham said he began having flu-like symptoms on Saturday and he’ll quarantine for ten days. Graham also praised the vaccine, saying he would feel much worse than he does now if he hadn’t rolled up his sleeve to get the shots.

Simon Cowell’s ‘The X Factor’ Canceled After 17 Years On-Air

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X-Factor has seen some amazing voices audition at their show. After 17 years on air, the show has been cancelled.

The popular TV series ‘The X Factor’ has been canceled after being on air for 17 years. The ‘X Factor’ was created by Simon Cowell and was a British reality television music competition show for singers that initially premiered in 2004.

At the start of last year, it was announced that the show would be taking a break during the pandemic but would return in 2021. However, it looks like the series won’t be coming back after all. Recently a spokesperson for the U.K. broadcaster ITV revealed to Variety that ‘The X Factor’ will not be returning for another season.

They shared “There are no current plans for the next series of ‘The X Factor’ at this stage.”

Groups such as One Direction, Little Mix, Fifth Harmony and more all got their starts on the show.

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Will Smith Stars As Serena and Venus Williams’ Dad In ‘King Richard’ Trailer

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We all know about the tennis superstars from Compton named Serena and Venus Williams. However not everyone knows how pivotal their dad was in pushing them to be great! Will Smith is set to play Richard Williams in the biopic “King Richard.”

Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green (“Monsters and Men”), the movie details the sisters’ rise from Compton, California to global stardom and the man who helped train them into two of the best to ever grace the sport BET reported.

“This world ain’t never had no respect for Richard Williams, but they’re gonna have respect for y’all,” said Smith, playing the Williams sisters’ father in the clip.

The movie co-stars Saniyya Sidney as Venus and Demi Singleton as Serena and also depicts the pressures and hardships of being two Black girls trying to make it early on in their careers.

“King Richard” is will hit the big screen November 19!

The African American Film Critics Association TV Honors Winners Announced

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The winners for the third annual African American Film Critics Association TV Honors were announced this week.

According to The Wrap, HBO’s Lovecraft Country and Amazon’s The Underground Railroad were big winners. Lovecraft Country stars Jurnee Smollett and Jonathan Majors were honored with the top acting prizes. The Underground Railroad won for Best Limited Series and Best Director category for Barry Jenkins.

OWN’s Queen Sugar was celebrated with the prestigious Impact Award reported BET.

Additionally, Queen Latifah’s CBS show The Equalizer was celebrated with Best New Show.

AAFCA co-founder and president Gil Robertson in a statement, “We are most hopeful that the vast array of offerings this year point to a permanent shift in the quality and depth of storytelling capturing the Black experience on television. It’s a robust slate that we believe is reflective of a new normal regarding diversity and inclusion for TV.”

The ceremony will take place in person on August 21st at a yacht club in California. Yvette Nicole has the hosting honors for the event.

• Best Actress: Jurnee Smollett, Lovecraft Country, HBO
• Best Actor: Jonathan Majors, Lovecraft Country, HBO
• Best Drama: Queen Sugar, OWN
• Best Comedy: A Black Lady Sketch Show, HBO
• Best New Show: The Equalizer, CBS
• Best Limited Series: The Underground Railroad, Amazon Prime Video
• Best Docuseries: Exterminate All the Brutes, HBO and High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America, Netflix
• Best Writing: Queen Sugar, OWN
• Best Director: Barry Jenkins, The Underground Railroad, Amazon Prime Video
• Best Movie: Sylvie’s Love, Amazon Prime Video

Usher’s Ex-Wife Tameka Foster Raymond Addresses Their Marriage In New Memoir

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Tameka Foster Raymond, celebrity fashion stylist, is coming out with a memoir from her time married to Usher.

Titled Here I Stand… in a Beautiful State is now available for pre-order and invites her fans into her world as well clearing the air on rumors about her relationship with the entertainer and the 2012 tragic death of one of her sons, 11-year-old Kile Glover, was killed following a jetski accident on Lake Lanier in Georgia reported BET.

The title of the memoir is a nod to Usher’s fifth studio album Here I Stand released in 2008 while the pair was married. The former couple were married from 2007 to 2009.

“After several years of contemplating writing about her life, she decided to write a book after having a conversation with three women on a beach in Bali,” a press release reads, according to AceShowbiz. “As they spoke, they learned who Raymond’s ex-husband was and they were insistent there was no way she could be who she said she was because his wife had died.”

Foster had a “near-death experience” in Brazil that was the media prematurely reported as a death, the release states.

“After that hilarious and memorable conversation on the beach, Raymond knew she had to write a book,” the press release continues. “It was time to clear up all the rumors and outright lies about her fashion career, her marriage, and her parenting.”

The book will also feature her memories from some of her famous clients, Lauryn Hill, Ciara, Aaliyah, Timbaland, Ginuwine and Chris Brown.

Meghan Markle And Prince Harry’s Daughter Added To Royal Line Of Succession

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Lilibet Diana, the second child of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, is now seventh in line for the British crown.

The royal newborn came into this world on June 6, and was added to the royal line of succession Monday (July 26), although she’s unlikely to ever see the throne.

Lilibet, named after Queen Elizabeth’s childhood nickname, is behind her brother, Archie, cousins Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, the children of Prince William and Kate Middleton, Prince Charles and Prince William reported the Star.

Prince Andrew has now been moved down to No. 9.

Harry and Meghan moved to California last year for a mental health break.

‘The Game’ Welcomes News Cast Members For Revival Season

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The Game is set to return soon to fans!

Several new cast members have been confirmed for the revival, including Vaughn Hebron (Tyler Perry’s The Oval), Adriyan Rae (Chicago Fire) and Analisa Velez (Sneaky Pete). For the reboot, Hebron will play Jamison Fields, an undrafted free agent, while Rae will star as Brittany Pitts, the daughter of Jason and Kelly Pitts, and Velez will play Raquel Navarro, Brittany’s best friend reported BET.

Original characters are also set to come back with series regulars, Wendy Raquel Robinson (Tasha Mack) and Hosea Chanchez (Malik Wright). Additional original castmates Brittany Daniel (Kelly Pitts) and Pooch Hall (Derwin Davis) will make special appearances.

The first 10 episodes will be exclusively streaming on Paramount+.

Originally aired on The CW and BET, The Game tells the story of a group of women who all have relationships with professional football players and what they experience. BET previously reported the first season reboot would follow Tasha and Malik as they relocate from San Diego to Las Vegas, entering a world of new players.

Simone Biles To Participate In Balance Beam Competition At Tokyo Olympics

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After opting out of the remainder of the games, Simone Biles is set to compete in the balance beam!

The U.S. gymnastics team made the announcement early Monday, tweeting

“We are so excited to confirm that you will see two U.S. athletes in the balance beam final tomorrow – Suni Lee AND Simone Biles!! Can’t wait to watch you both!”

This will be the first event that Simone Biles partakes in following her withdrawal from other events at the Tokyo Olympics.

As previously reported, Simone Biles pulled out of the gymnastics all-around final Olympic event this past Tuesday (July 27th). The athlete withdrew from the final competition for mental health reasons and denied claims of quitting due to her performance. Simone Biles has received mixed feedback for her decision Yahoo Sports reported.

This event will be Simone Biles‘ final opportunity to win a medal at the Tokyo Olympics. However, she did technically win a medal when her team won silver after she pulled out of the all-around gymnastics event reported the Hollywood Reporter.

Celebrating The Achievements of Our Youth

Hoodsmart is hosting their award ceremony and are looking for nominations.

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Celebrating the achievements and the bright future of our high school students in Ward 8.  My guest this morning has a big celebration planned and she’s looking for your help to nominate some of the best and brightest youngsters in SE.  My guest is Ateya Ball Lacy – President and CEO of Hoodsmart.

Ateya Productions, LLC  and Hoodsmart is asking for nominations for its “Illuminate Your Brilliance:  A Celebration of Excellence Awards Ceremony set for September 2nd.  Nominations are now underway for high school youngsters in Ward 8.  For information and to nominate, go the “Iamhoodsmart” social media platforms on instagram and facebook.

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

Follow me on facebook and twitter at @bobbygailes for updates and to stay connected.

 

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Pastors Jonathan L. Weaver and Khare Hawkins On Moving The Church Forward

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Rev. Jonathan Leslie Weaver, Pastor of Greater Mt. Nebo AME in Bowie, Maryland and Khare Hawkins, Senior Pastor of God’s Way Ministries in Baltimore and rising Gospel artist provide steps for moving the church forward out of the pandemic year.

Wedding Finances

How much is too much and how do you know? 

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A lot of weddings were pushed back and postponed last year because of the pandemic. Much to the chagrin of engaged couples.  If you’re raring to go with your wedding plans now, how much are you going to spend?  Did it ever occur to you that you might spend too much?  How much is too much and how do you know?  We have great guests to help us through these sensitive questions.

Resources:

Black Bridal Bliss

The Wright Event Company

Amber Moore, Event Planner and CEO, The Wright Event Company

Bridgette Bartlette Royall, Founder, Editor, Black Bridal Bliss

DOJ Says IRS Must Give Trump Tax Returns to Congress

House Ways and Means Committee sued for the records

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department says the Treasury Department must provide the House Ways and Means Committee former President Donald Trump’s tax returns, apparently ending a long legal showdown over the records. During the Trump administration, then-Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said he wouldn’t turn over the tax returns because he concluded they were being sought by Democrats who control the House of Representatives for partisan reasons. The committee sued for the records under a federal law that says the Internal Revenue Service “shall furnish” the returns of any taxpayer to a handful of top lawmakers. The committee said it needed Trump’s taxes for an investigation into whether he complied with tax law.

 

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Aunt Charged With Deaths Of Children In Essex Traffic Stop

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The aunt of the children whose bodies were found at a traffic stop is facing charges in connection with their deaths. Nicole Johnson’s seven-year-old niece and five-year-old nephew were discovered in the trunk of her car late Wednesday night on Eastern Boulevard. She is now being charged with first-degree child abuse. The circumstances of the children’s deaths are still being investigated by police.

Kevin Ross Singing Live On HUR@HOME!

Kevin says that he’s doing what God put him here to do. It shows.

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What began as a standard interview, quickly turned into the best conversation, lounge vibe, spontaneous performance on social media. Well, you’ll have to press play to see and hear what I’m hinting at.

We all fell in love with Grammy Award nominated singer, songwriter, producer, Kevin Ross. This was one, extremely cool evening.

Kevin Ross is the one to watch!

 

DC Judges Address Critics and Gun Violence

How is the DC Superior Court addressing the city’s deadly gun violence?

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There’s been a lot of finger pointing in the wake of the deadly gun violence plaguing the city.  DC Mayor Muriel Bowser has had plenty to say just this week about the DC Superior Court’s process and the impact it may have on violence in the city.  We will hear what the judges have to say.

Associate Judge Juliet McKenna, DC Superior Court  (not pictured)

Chief Judge Anita Josey-Herring, DC Superior Court