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26 SEP 2024 · BREAKING: In this episode of BHN Talk Radio Show, Julia Ann Dudley Najieb, Cheryl Smith and Brigitte Jones discuss a new lawsuit that alleges widespread misconduct at a California rehab facility including the subjecting of staffers to homophobic, racist and antisemitic language, Nazi salutes, and “white power” gang signs.
GREEN TECH & CLIMATE WATCH: There are around 100,000 EVs in Ethiopia so far.
The Ethiopian government estimates that number will more than quadruple by 2032. That’s largely because the national government took the extraordinary step earlier this year of banning the import of all gas-powered passenger vehicles — becoming the first nation in the world to do so.
It also effectively slashed the customs tax on imported cars: The tax on gas vehicles was up to 200% before they were banned, while the import tax for fully assembled EVs is just 15%, according to the country’s finance ministry.
MORE NEWS: Groups release ‘Black Values Survey’ with in-depth look at African-Americans in swing states. Three nonprofits earlier this month released findings of a study that analyzes segments or values clusters within the Black community in three swing states that goes deeper than typical demographics.
The research in Michigan, Georgia and Pennsylvania was not conducted in support of any candidate.
Results of a national, four-year project to study the Black electorate show that while almost half (41%) of Black people believe in their collective power to drive change, another 22% are deeply cynical about politics and elections, and 18% are susceptible to this growing disillusionment because they are often overlooked by the political industry.
Meanwhile, the head of the South Florida police union claims Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill was "uncooperative" Sunday during a traffic stop Sunday ahead of the first game of the season.
Hill, 30, was pulled over, allegedly for speeding, on his way to Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Sunday when he was then handcuffed and put to the ground with several officers surrounding him. He was detained but released and able to play in the season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars, even mocking the incident in a touchdown celebration.
POWER Interfaith of Pennsylvania, New Georgia Project and Detroit Action Education Fund headed the effort.
SPOTLIGHT: Spike Lee, Ice T, and LeVar Burton Among 8 Du Bois Medal Recipients
Academy Award-winning filmmaker Spike Lee and Grammy Award winning rapper Ice T will be among eight recipients of the W.E.B. Du Bois Medal, the Hutchins Center for African and African American Research announced this month.
The honorees will be presented with the medals during a ceremony in Sanders Theatre on Oct. 1.
FEATURE: NASA’s "Hidden Figures"—the Black women whose brilliance fueled the 20th-century space race—are finally being honored with Congressional Gold Medals. Their contributions were overlooked for too long …
Also, NBC reported that Janet Jackson made remarks regarding vice President Kamala Harris's father being considered white in an interview; the apology made on behalf of Jackson was not authentically from her camp.
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With news publishers, Cheryl Smith, Julia Ann Dudley Najieb and Brigitte Jones, get the latest breaking, political and other news from a Black perspective, new episodes live on Tuesdays: 4:00 PM PST/6:00 CST/7:00 EST. Listen on demand here or watch shows live here.
18 SEP 2024 · BREAKING: In this episode of BHN Talk Radio Show, Julia Ann Dudley Najieb, Cheryl Smith and Brigitte Jones review breaking news concerning
Sean Combs, charged in Manhattan federal court with sex trafficking and other federal offenses. Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and William S. Walker, the Acting Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Office of Homeland Security Investigations (“HSI”), announced that SEAN COMBS, a/k/a “Puff Daddy,” a/k/a “P. Diddy,” a/k/a “PD,” a/k/a “Love,” was arrested last night and charged in a three count Indictment with racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution. The Indictment unsealed today alleges that between 2008 and the present, COMBS abused, threatened, and coerced women and others, and led a racketeering conspiracy that engaged in sex trafficking, forced labor, kidnapping, arson, bribery, and obstruction of justice, among other crimes. COMBS is expected to be presented in Manhattan federal court this afternoon before Magistrate Judge Robyn F. Tarnofsky.
Then they discuss Tito Jackson, member of the Jackson 5, who passed away at age 70.
MORE NEWS: Postponed until the next episode: The head of the South Florida police union claims Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill was "uncooperative" Sunday during a traffic stop Sunday ahead of the first game of the season. However the video shows something a little different ...
SPOTLIGHT: Frankie Beverly (born Howard Stanley Beverly; December 6, 1946 – September 10, 2024)
He was an American singer, songwriter, and producer known primarily for his recordings with the soul and funk band Maze. He formed Maze, originally called Raw Soul, in his hometown of Philadelphia in 1970. After moving to San Francisco and an introduction to Marvin Gaye, Maze later released nine Gold albums and created a large and devoted following.
Beverly died on September 10, 2024, at the age of 77.
GREEN TECH & CLIMATE WATCH: A powerful geomagnetic storm is poised to descend over Earth on Sept. 16, potentially bringing aurora borealis to regions like Pennsylvania, Iowa and Oregon, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced — but it appears that some Californians were already lucky enough to witness it just outside their doorstep last week. However, one should be cautious of the safety of this spectacular sight ...
12 SEP 2024 · Watch broadcasts of the full debate on the https://www.bhnnow.com/bhn-tv channel and FAST channels with news commentators, Cheryl Smith, Julia Ann Dudley Najieb and Brigitte Jones as they review key debate moments, swing-state maps, key candidate endorsements and each of their campaign promises.
And although the topics of abortion ban and the immigration issue at the American border were predicted to be key issues that would be an essential part of the debate, the topic of the economy was the priority and an ongoing theme throughout the debate; Muir first asked Harris and Trump whether the American economy was better off now versus four years ago. He pointed out that voters and viewers are concerned about https://abc7.com/read-harris-trump-presidential-debate-transcript/15289001/ This is where the firestorm began. Vice President Harris (VP Harris) focused on extending a tax cut for those families of $6,000, which is the largest child tax credit that we have given in a long time. https://abc7.com/read-harris-trump-presidential-debate-transcript/15289001/eduction to start-up small businesses, knowing they are part of the backbone of America's economy. However, the daggers came out as VP Harris explained how opponent, Trump’s tariff initiated would increase a 20% tax on everyday goods.
4 SEP 2024 · In this episode, news show hosts Julia Ann Dudley Najieb and Brigitte Jones talk about the latest breaking news concerning Monkeypox:
WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has determined that the upsurge of mpox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and a growing number of countries in Africa constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) under the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR). Dr Tedros’s declaration came on the advice of an IHR Emergency Committee of independent experts who met earlier in the day to review data presented by experts from WHO and affected countries. The Committee informed the Director-General that it considers the upsurge of mpox to be a PHEIC, with potential to spread further across countries in Africa and possibly outside the continent. The situation has already spread to the United States.
Meanwhile, a company has found a way to make do with waste and create sustainable housing. In order to further sustainable building projects in Colombia, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) is planning to utilize advanced 3D printing equipment from WASP (World’s Advanced Saving Project). The organization will use the Crane WASP, a large-format 3D printer that can print directly using natural resources like agricultural waste and nearby dirt instead of requiring concrete, reports a media outlet.
In this next story, other countries are infiltrating the 2024 elections, creating fake social media accounts in support of former president, Donald Trump, according to CNN. Luna, a self-described 32-year-old “MAGA Trump supporter” from the battleground state of Wisconsin, has gained a huge following since she joined X, formerly Twitter, in March. Her timeline has become a digital bullhorn for the “Make America Great Again” movement, praising https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/28/politics/trump-indictment-jack-smith-election-analysis/index.html, promoting conspiracy theories about his opponent, https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/27/politics/kamala-harris-cnn-interview/index.html, and touting Republican talking points to nearly 30,000 followers, who she addresses as “patriots.” All False.
Feature Story: Tampons from several brands that potentially millions of people use each month can contain toxic metals like lead, arsenic, and cadmium, a new study led by a UC Berkeley researcher has found. Tampons are of particular concern as a potential source of exposure to chemicals, including metals, because the skin of the vagina has a higher potential for chemical absorption than skin elsewhere on the body. In addition, the products are used by a large percentage of the population on a monthly basis—50–80% of those who menstruate use tampons—for several hours at a time.
14 AUG 2024 · In this episode of BHN Talk Radio Show, Julia Ann Dudley Najieb, Cheryl Smith and Brigitte Jones review recent news concerning Bloomberg giving Black medical schools $600M. Bloomberg Philanthropies is directing $175 million to each of the following institutions: Howard University College of Medicine, Meharry Medical College, and Morehouse School of Medicine. The organization is giving $75 million to Charles R. Drew University of Medicine & Science. Bloomberg is also giving $5 million to the Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine, an HBCU medical school being built in New Orleans.
At the Paris Olympics, Black women excelled, earning 42% of Team USA's women competition medals — a much larger share than in past Games. The news team reflects on some of these highlights.
SPOTLIGHT: From August 2 to 10, the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival (MVAAFF), famous for showcasing some of the very best of Black cinema, celebrated its 22nd year. Screenings took place at the Performing Arts Center in Edgartown, and ESPN was the presenting sponsor.
FEATURE: The White House’s X account continues to call out GOP lawmakers who criticize Joe Biden over forgiving loans to college graduates when those same officials had their loans forgiven by the government. The news team reviews a video recapping on such hypocrisies.
7 AUG 2024 · BREAKING: Vice President Kamala Harris picked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her running mate on Tuesday, choosing an affable longtime politician who Democrats hope can keep newfound party unity alive in a campaign barreling toward Election Day.
BREAKING; A federal judge found Monday that Google’s search business constitutes an illegal monopoly, a landmark ruling and major victory for the Biden administration as it seeks to clamp down on Big Tech. The decision has the potential to bring major changes to the internet — and sends a signal that no company is too big to regulate.
MORE NEWS: The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) has forcefully condemned the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) for including former President Donald Trump in a panel during its annual convention. The stunning invitation has sparked widespread outrage within the journalism community. The NNPA represents over 250 African American-owned newspapers and media companies and has been a pillar of the Black Press of America for 197 years. “His divisive rhetoric and actions have harmed marginalized communities, particularly the Black community,” Henry continued. “Allowing him a platform at this event undermines the NABJ’s values of inclusion and solidarity and risks normalizing his damaging behavior.”
Megan Thee Stallion twerks out the vote for Harris in Atlanta "We're about to make history!'
31 JUL 2024 · In this episode, news publishers Julia Ann Dudley Najieb and Brigitte Jones remind viewers and listeners about the last few days of July which is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month.
Thereafter they discuss the breaking news regarding the police killing of Springfield, Illinois, 36-year Black mother of two, Sonya Massey, who called the 911 for help; they killed her instead. Body-camera footage showing the fatal police shooting of Massey was released last Monday in a case that has led to murder charges against a deputy, Sean Grayson.
Heated messages from NABJ members and Black people on social media regarding the former U.S. President Donald J. Trump who will participate in a conversation with journalists at the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Annual Convention & Career Fair during its opening day in Chicago on Wednesday, July 31, at noon CST.
Trump will engage in a Q&A with political journalists before an audience of registered convention attendees that will concentrate on the most pressing issues facing the Black community.
The event will be moderated by Rachel Scott, senior congressional correspondent for ABC News; Harris Faulkner, anchor of The Faulkner Focus and co-host of Outnumbered on FOX News; and Kadia Goba, politics reporter at Semafor.
On Monday night, more than 53,000 Black men joined a virtual conference, Win With Black Men, to rally behind the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, Kamala Harris. During the four-hour call, organizers said the group raised more than $1.3m for the Harris campaign and grassroots voter organizations focused on Black men.
The success of the call, which was inspired by the Win With Black Women call the night before , runs counter to the narrative shaped by recent election polling indicating that 30% of Black men are planning on voting for Donald Trump. “Don’t let anybody slow us down asking the question: ‘Can a Black woman be elected president of the United States?’” Raphael Warnock, who represents Georgia in the US Senate, said on the call. “Kamala Harris can win. We just have to show up. History is watching us, and the future is waiting on us.”
24 JUL 2024 · In this episode, news publishers Julia Ann Dudley Najieb, Cheryl Smith and Brigitte Jones remind viewers and listeners that July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month.
They then discussed the breaking news concerning US Vice President Kamala Harris stepping into the 2024 U.S. presidential race after President Biden decided to step out of the race over the weekend.
MORE NEWS: Birds are dropping dead from the sky and fish are literally cooking in the oceans in what's been dubbed the world's hottest city, Kuwait City.
Ozy Media and founder Carlos Watson were convicted of fraud by a Brooklyn federal jury, in a case accusing them of lying to investors about the now-defunct startup's finances and sham deals with Google and Oprah Winfrey.
SPOTLIGHT: Thereafter, the news publisher team reflects on the works and life of former congresswoman, Sheila Jackson Lee.
FEATURE: Buy From A Black Woman (BFABW), a nonprofit organization, dropped support of Hilton Hotels after an alleged racist incident occurred at The Tulsa Club Hotel in Oklahoma.
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With news publishers, Cheryl Smith, Julia Ann Dudley Najieb and Brigitte Jones, get the latest breaking, political and other news from a Black perspective, new episodes live on Tuesdays: 4:00 PM PST/6:00CST/7:00ST. Listen on demand here or watch shows live here.
17 JUL 2024 · In this episode, news publishers Julia Ann Dudley Najieb, Cheryl Smith and Brigitte Jones reflect on their time helping students in the KOFP Radio Broadcasters Program.
They then continued the discussion regarding advice from licensed, Black therapists in honor of Minority Mental Health Awareness Month.
Thereafter, the three publisher address the major flaws concerning the attempted assassinatin on former President Donald Trump this past weekend. Was this an inside job?
According to the New York Times, 11 Black men say that the Democrats and Republicans got it wrong concerning how they feel about the upcoming elections.
11 JUL 2024 · In this extended episode of BHN Talk Radio Show host, the news host talk about the sweltering, n this extended episode of BHN Talk Radio Show hosts, the news host talk about the sweltering, record-breaking heat attacking the west coast along with hurricane Beryl damaging parts of Texas.
Being that July is Minority Mental Health Month, the news hosts discuss six key Black therapist who have some good advice when it comes to Black mental health.
In the extended version, Cheryl Smith explains the honorary AKAs announced and what it all means.
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With news publishers, Cheryl Smith, Julia Ann Dudley Najieb and Brigitte Jones, get the latest breaking, political and other news from a Black perspective, new episodes live on Tuesdays: 4:00 PM PST/6:00CST/7:00 EST. Encores at 10:00 PM PST/12:00AM CST/1:00AM EST. Listen on demand here or watch shows live here.
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