In this ONME News Review's, News Too Real episode, producer host Julia Dudley Najieb reviews Ethnic Media Services media briefing with CDC officials who talked one-on-one with the ethnic media about the Delta variant, mask recommendations, and other COVID-19 related issues. Hear their comments on masks recommendations and why the Delta variant is dangerous to us all.

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News too Real 7-23-21 Part 1A: CDC gives update of COVID-19 pandemic concerning Delta variant

In this episode of KMER 80, producer host Ken McCoy reviews Juicy J's wise investment to use his moissanite diamond watch to instead invest in solar power firm named Heliogen, which reportedly received a $2 billion valuation. McCormick Is Looking for a Part-Time “Taco Lover,” and the Pay Is . . . $100,000Free PG & E webinar is tomorrow, July 22 for Merced, San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties. Call 1-866-501-6088, Conference ID: 5456347 will review how to prepare for wildfires.James BrownBrown’s children and the estate’s administrator, Russell L. Bauknight, announced that a settlement was reached last Friday after two months of “lengthy discussions.” The settlement will resolve outstanding lawsuits centered on the estate and will allow the process of fulfilling “Mr. Brown’s noble estate plan to fund scholarships.”Bauknight has previously estimated that Brown’s estate is worth $4.7 million. There have been other estimates that it could be as much as $100 million, according to Vanity Fair, not including his hundreds of songwriting copyrights, which are not a part of the estate.Movie trailers featured this episode: Jungle Cruise, Sing 2 and Snake Eyes.

KMER 80 - McCoy reviews perfect job for taco lovers; James Brown estate in the news; Heliogen gives big dividends to Juicy J

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Producer host Julia Dudley Najieb continued the discussion on why to mask versus no masks, based on the advice of three medical experts well verse on the coronavirus: Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding, Dr. Jose Perez and Dr. Ben Neuman.

News Too Real Part 2: To Mask or Not to Mask: That is the question … we all seem to have

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As economies re-open across the U.S., residents are confused as to whether or not they should continue to wear a mask. The Centers for Disease Control says vaccinated people can forgo a mask, while the World Health Organization suggests that even vaccinated people should continue to wear their masks. Meanwhile, states and counties are issuing their own guidelines.Experts this week will discuss masking options - especially in view of the rapid spread of the Delta variant - and provide information for individuals to make informed decisions. Three experts have a candid discussion about the importance of mask wearing.

News Too Real Part 1: To Mask or Not to Mask: That is the question … we all seem to have

In this KMER 79 episode, producer host Ken McCoy features "Swole" fitness dad, the red carpet is back and Black Panther 2 is coming up soon. Meanwhile, Dwayne Johnson's "Black Adam" is in production, to come out in 2022. The Old Guard is a must see.Movie trailers in this episode include: Disney's Encanto, Beckett and The Nest.

KMER 79 - McCoy reveals highlights of upcoming movies Black Panther II and Johnson's 'Black Adam'

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7-14-21 ONME News Headlines

In the grand finale of A 2021 CA Virtual Juneteenth: Celebrating Black Excellence, The ONME Network features two successful businesses, four outstanding individuals in the field of education, enduring Black mothers who succeeded against odds, and swath of unique performances in dance, music, poetry and film. After interview with featured sponsor, Nick Hill of the Kern County Black Chamber of Commerce, Nirvana Soul of San Jose, CA and Michael's Heavenly Sweets of Stockton, CA are the featured Black businesses in the continued segment, sponsored by the Kern County Black Chamber of Commerce. In addition to honoring Black businesses, the ONME Network honors four Black educators for their courage to push excellence among African-American and all students; Brandon Gridiron of Visalia, CA; Natasha Harris of Los Angeles, CA; Hardy Frye, of Berkeley, CA and Dr. Akilah Carter-Francique of San Jose, CA.

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In this episode of News Too Real, after the Gov. Gavin Newsom recall election update, producer host, Julia Dudley Najieb, reviews the California cannabis industry's distorted view of social equity, explored through crucial data that shows Black and Brown California residents who were targeted the most during the 1996 to 2016 War on Drugs, are still systematically being left out of the business opportunity. Also, according to the data, Black and Brown populations have had higher arrest rates for possession of marijuana; today these records can be expunged, but this process and funding has been delayed, overlooked or stalled.

News Too Real: The State of Cannabis Equity in California: who is really benefiting from its legalization?

In this episode of KMER 78, producer host Ken McCoy reviews HER and the Lights on Festival she is sponsoring; Old Spice commercials features comedy and entertainment at its best; PG and E has a way for customers to be prepared for the next wildfire and the Red Carpet Show is back on this year, according to McCoy. Movie trailers include: Old Spice, Don't Breath 2, and Dr. Death.

KMER 78: Old Spice commercial comedy and 'Lights on Festival' by HER make the spectacles 'must sees'

In this Juneteenth video four-part series broadcast, week three, episode three of A 2021 CA Virtual Juneteenth: Celebrating Black Excellence, view a montage of statements regarding reparations and Black excellence, learn about the African American Historical & Cultural Museum’s presentation on all the Central Valley Black women in politics – followed by special recognition of elected officials, Kimberly Tapscott-Munson and Paula Massey. Following the awardee presentation, viewers will have a chance to learn about the California Museum of Jazz and Blues, the Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum and enjoy special artist features from throughout the California regions.

Week 3 CA Virtual Juneteenth - Celebrating Black Excellence - 7-3-21

In this episode of KMER 77, producer host Ken McCoy reviews the first two weeks of the ONME Network's Juneteenth shows; several African-American actors and actresses will be added to the Hollywood Walk of Fame; McCoy talks of the Five Heartbeats reunion.Three featured film trailers include: The Harder They Fall, In the Heights and Till Death.

KMER77 - McCoy Talks of African-Americans to be added to the Hollywood Walk of Fame

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