BALTIMORE, MD (WEAA) — Governor Larry Hogan is lifting several COVID-19 restrictions, including capacity limits on businesses, starting at 5 p.m. on Friday. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott weighs in on the state's reopening plan.

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Mayor Scott reacts to Gov. Hogan easing COVID restrictions, Baltimore gun violence

BALTIMORE, MD (WEAA) — Governor Larry Hogan is lifting several COVID-19 restrictions, including capacity limits on businesses, starting at 5 p.m. Friday, March 12. Lieutenant Governor Boyd K. Rutherford joins Farajii Muhammad to discuss the reopening plan.

For The Culture With Farajii: Lt. Governor Rutherford discusses Maryland's reopening plan

BALTIMORE, MD (WEAA) — According to a USA TODAY/Ipsos poll, an apparent divide on race and policing has emerged since the death of George Floyd. According to The Associated Press, during the jury selection process in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged in Floyd’s death, several potential jurors were dismissed, “including some who said they wouldn’t be able to set aside their strong views about the case”. Click below to listen to the conversation with Farajii Muhammad. To listen to the first hour of the show, click here. RELATED: George Floyd Family Lawyer Ben Crump: Trial Is A Chance For Justice

For The Culture With Farajii: Divide on race and policing emerges following George Floyd's death

BALTIMORE, MD (WEAA) — Beginning Friday at 5 p.m, Maryland will relax several COVID-related restrictions. On Tuesday, Governor Larry Hogan announced capacity limits will be lifted on outdoor and indoor dining, retail, religious facilities, fitness centers, casinos, personal services and indoor recreational establishments. Additionally, large outdoor and indoor venues may expand their capacity to 50%. RELATED: Maryland to lift several COVID-19 restrictions, capacity limits starting Friday, March 12

For The Culture With Farajii: Gov. Hogan eases COVID-19 restrictions

NEW YORK (AP) — Fully vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing. That's according to long-awaited guidance from federal health officials. The recommendations were announced Monday. They also say that vaccinated people can come together in the same way with people considered at low-risk for severe disease, such as in the case of vaccinated grandparents visiting healthy children and grandchildren. Officials say a person is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving the last required dose of vaccine. About 30 million Americans or only about 9% of the U.S. population have been fully vaccinated with a federally authorized COVID-19 vaccine so far. ALSO READ | CDC Says It's Safe For Vaccinated People To Do These Activities

For The Culture With Farajii: Fully vaccinated people can gather without masks, CDC says

BALTIMORE, MD (WEAA) — City Council President Nick Mosby joins Farajii Muhammad to discuss public safety, the role of city council and his vision for Baltimore.

City Council President Nick Mosby discusses his vision for Baltimore, public safety

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas is lifting a COVID-19 mask mandate that was imposed last summer but has only been lightly enforced. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s announcement Tuesday makes Texas the largest state to do away with a face covering order. The new rule takes effect March 10. The decision comes as governors across the U.S. have eased coronavirus restrictions, despite warnings from health experts that the outbreak is far from over. Texas has seen a sharp plunge in cases and hospitalizations in recent weeks. More than 42,000 people have died from the virus in Texas, trailing only California and New York.

For The Culture w/ Farajii: States easing COVID-19 restrictions despite warnings

BALTIMORE, MD (WEAA) — Baltimore is the only jurisdiction in Maryland where the police department is considered a state agency. State lawmakers are once again considering giving Baltimore City control over the police department. Farajii poses the question, “ Do you think the city should gain control over the police department?” Rickey Morris, Sr. and Candy Kerr of the BRIDGES Coalition also join Farajii to discuss their efforts to prevent overdoses in Baltimore City.

For The Culture w/ Farajii: Do you think Baltimore City should gain control over the police dept.?

BALTIMORE, MD (WEAA)— Mental health advocates, Richard Rowe and Mark Harrison join Farajii Muhammad to address destigmatizing mental illness for Black boys and men. Farajii also holds a conversation with actor and producer Melvin Jackson Jr. who discusses his new film that he co-produced with Spike Lee, “Son of the South”.

Advocates address Black mental health; Melvin Jackson Jr. discusses new film "Son of the South"

BALTIMORE, MD (WEAA) — WEAA and Baltimore City Public Schools held a Community Conversation Thursday to answer questions and address concerns regarding the reopening of schools.

Community Conversation: The Reopening of Baltimore City Schools

BALTIMORE, MD (WEAA) — Reverend Dr. Alvin Hathaway joins Farajii Muhammad to discuss Act Now Baltimore, a network of faith-based community hubs that connects residents with council-members and elected officials. The organization looks to change the direction of Baltimore City by ensuring "political leaders are accountable, credible, and transparent to the people they serve".

For The Culture w/ Farajii: Rev. Hathaway discusses faith-based network aiming to change Baltimore

BALTIMORE, MD (WEAA) — Baltimore City Police Commissioner Michael Harrison joins Farajii Muhammad to discuss BPD public safety measures, community policing, the repeal of the Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights and more. TONIGHT at 530pm on @ForTheCultureFM , I talk with @BaltimorePolice Commissioner #michaelharrison about the repeal of the LEOBOR, city control of the police dept and more! Listen LIVE at @WEAA889 #police #baltimore pic.twitter.com/WN5dVY0QLH — Farajii Muhammad (@Farajii) February 23, 2021 Click below to listen

For The Culture w/ Farajii: Balt. Police Commissioner on public safety efforts, community policing

BALTIMORE, MD (WEAA) — Dr. Raymond Winbush, Director of the Institute for Urban Research at Morgan State University joins Farajii Muhammad to discuss sacrificial leadership, the United States government and new developments regarding the death of human rights activist Malcom X. TONIGHT at 5pm on @ForTheCultureFM on @WEAA889 , I talk with Dr @rwinbush about the new developments in the killing of #malcolmx , U.S. Government informants and more! Listen LIVE at . Call in at (410) 319-8888. pic.twitter.com/CSqq94M0w5 — Farajii Muhammad (@Farajii) February 22, 2021

Dr. Winbush weighs in on sacrificial leadership, the rise of the Black Messiah

DALLAS (AP) — Texas Sen. Ted Cruz says his family vacation to Mexico was “obviously a mistake” as he returned stateside following an uproar over his disappearance during a deadly winter storm. The Republican senator said he began second-guessing the trip since the moment he first got on the plane Wednesday. He said, “In hindsight, I wouldn’t have done it." The Associated Press and other media outlets reported that he had traveled out of the country as hundreds of thousands of Texans were still grappling with the fallout of a winter storm that crippled the state’s power grid. The trip drew criticism from leaders in both parties. We need to make sure Texas power grid failures never happen again. pic.twitter.com/hTrp6k4PwE — Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) February 19, 2021

'Obviously a mistake': Cruz returns from Cancun after uproar

(WEAA) Farajii Muhammad addresses the ongoing debate about raising the minimum wage. ALSO READ| $15 Minimum Wage Would Reduce Poverty But Cost Jobs, CBO Says

$15 Minimum Wage: Helpful or Hurtful?

WEAA introduces a new fast-paced talk show from various perspectives throughout the Baltimore community, discussing politics, education, money, health and more with Farajii Muhammad. For The Culture focuses on bringing thought-provoking, culturally relevant topics to the table that informs, entertains and give our audience a voice. Tune in Everyday to hear whats good "For The Culture."

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