Today with Dr. Kaye

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Conversation with Sherell A. McArthur, PhD.

After reading a compelling quote from The Invisible Man , a novel written by H.G. Wells, Dr.Kaye summarizes the text saying, “As Black people in this country, we are invisible because white America refuses to see us…” Dr. Michael Bell, Senior Pastor of Greater St. Stephen First Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas joins Dr. Kaye for the “eye-opening” conversation.

Tennessee is the latest state to ban schools from teaching critical race theory, limiting conversations about institutional racism, white privilege and bias. Dr. Kaye and callers discuss why they believe this ban will make it harder to discuss African American history in classrooms.

Conversation with Dr. Sharon Wright Austin, professor of political science at University of Florida and Denise Clay-Murray, reporter and columnist with the Philadelphia Sunday Sun.

Dr. Kaye and callers share stories and experiences they believe are examples of racial prejudice and discrimination.

(WEAA) — At a CNN town hall in Baltimore, President Joe Biden addressed several issues including infrastructure, spending proposals, COVID and his Build Back Better agenda.

Political commentator Dr. Julianne Malveaux, Ph.D., President Emerita of Bennett College, joins Dr. Kaye to discuss the future of democracy and what it means to be Black in America.

Colin Powell was the first African American to be national security adviser, chairman of the Joint Chiefs and secretary of state. He died Monday of COVID-19 complications. He was 84. Dr. Kaye is joined by a number of guests who pay tribute to Powell by highlighting his service and character. Guests include: DeWayne Wickham, Founding Dean Emeritus of MSU School of Global Journalism & Communication Maryland Lieutenant Governor Boyd Rutherford Brigadier General Janeen Birkhead, Maryland National Guard Edna W. Cummings, Colonel, U.S. Army (Retired) – Army Reserve Ambassador for Maryland, ‘Six Triple Eight' Congressional Gold Medal champion ALSO READ: Remembering Colin Powell, first Black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and secretary of state

(WEAA) — President Joe Biden will participate in a CNN town hall on Thursday, October 21 in Baltimore. The live, televised event will have an invitation-only audience. The president is expected to answer questions regarding the economy, infrastructure, and social spending along with other submitted questions from Marylanders. Morgan State University President Dr. David Wilson says he was contacted by CNN to encourage students, faculty and staff to submit possible questions for President Biden through a link . If an individual's question is chosen, they will be contacted by the network and invited to attend the town hall in person. The location of the event has not yet be released. Download the WEAA Mobile App

Colin Powell, former Joint Chiefs chairman and secretary of state, has died from COVID-19 complications. According to family, Powell had been fully vaccinated. He was 84. He was the first African American to serve as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and secretary of state.

(WEAA)— Four Black men join Dr. Kaye to share their perspectives from attending the historic Million Man March that took place in Washington, D.C. in 1995.

(WEAA)— Al Hutchinson, President and CEO of Vist Baltimore, a marketing organization in Baltimore, joins Dr. Kaye to discuss a new initiative to promote diversity, equity and inclusion for visitors.

(WEAA)— Jawana Jackson-Richie shares her heartening story of living in a house with civil rights leader, Martin Luther King, Jr. The house in Selma, Alabama, where Jackson was raised and Dr. King often visited, is now a museum which tells a unique story of three generations.

(WEAA) — George Floyd would have turned 48 years old on October 14, 2021. Dr. Yohuru Williams, founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota joins Dr. Kaye for a conversation about social justice and equality, past and present.

(WEAA) A conversation about how society treats and positions Black women and girls.

(WEAA)— During Dr. Kaye's news roundup, she addresses some of the top stories impacting Black and Brown communities.

(WEAA)— Dr. Kaye weighs in on two necessary topics: How to organize your life now for when you're not around later and what to do if you're being stalked, harassed.

(WEAA) — Why is it so hard to talk about race? Dr. Bedelia Nicola Richards, founder of Race Talk LLC joins Dr. Kaye for the conversation.

(WEAA) — Haiti, once the richest colony in the world is now the poorest nation in the American hemisphere. DeWayne Wickham, retired founding dean of Morgan State University School of Global Journalism & Communication, former columnist for USA TODAY and founding member of National Association of Black Journalist joins Dr. Kaye to discuss America's long history of mistreating Haitians and what stunted the country's development. Click below to hear the discussion:

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BALTIMORE, MD (WEAA) — Dr. Allan Massie, an epidemiologist and biomedical researcher at Johns Hopkins, who is fully vaccinated, says he went to a house party in Montgomery County with 14 other fully vaccinated people. Days later, 11 of them tested positive for COVID-19.

BALTIMORE, MD (WEAA) — Critical Race Theory vs. Culturally Responsive Teaching: What the Right Gets Wrong Dr. Kaye is joined by Dr. Alicia Moore, associate professor of education at Southwestern University in Texas and Dr. Walter D. Greason, professor of world history, American history, and economic history at Monmouth University in New Jersey to discuss the divided issue.

BALTIMORE, MD (WEAA) —Dr. Kaye and Dr. Ruth Jones King Pratt, two resilient women share the same birthday, August 2. In the midst of celebrating her 100th birthday, Dr. Jones King Pratt joins Dr. Kaye to share a few words of wisdom. For the first hour of the show, click here.

BALTIMORE, MD (WEAA)— Dr. Kaye holds a political news roundtable with Baltimore City Councilman Zeke Cohen, chief investigative reporter for WBAL News Jayne Miller and political science professor Dr. Sharon Wright Austin. During the roundtable, Dr. Kaye and guests cover a matter of current events including the surge in COVID-19 cases, Maryland's eviction moratorium and mental health discussions becoming a divisive issue.

BALTIMORE, MD (WEAA)— Dr. Kaye holds a political news roundtable with Baltimore City Councilman Zeke Cohen, chief investigative reporter for WBAL News Jayne Miller and political science professor Dr. Sharon Wright Austin. During the roundtable, Dr. Kaye and guests cover a matter of current events including the surge in COVID-19 cases, Maryland's eviction moratorium and mental health discussions becoming a divisive issue.

BALTIMORE, MD (WEAA) — Is America moving backwards? “We are a culture without empathy.”- Dr. Kaye

BALTIMORE, MD (WEAA) — During Dr. Kaye's “weekly wrap” she addresses a number of topics including Black women and mental health concerns. The discussion comes after United States superstar gymnast, Simine Biles, withdrew from the competition at the Tokyo Games citing mental health concerns. “The work, the extra labor that Black folks have to do in this country, is mentally, physically, emotionally and psychologically draining and taxing.” - Dr. Kaye Download the WEAA Mobile App From a gymnast friend regarding Simone Biles pic.twitter.com/4eWPIgi4yf — Brandon Marino (@TheBatMarino) July 27, 2021

BALTIMORE, MD (WEAA)— Dr. Kaye and Dr. Sharon Wright Austin, professor of Political Science at the University of Florida, hold a topical conversation regarding the latest in political news.

BALTIMORE, MD (WEAA) – Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott unveiled the city's first resident-informed, multi-year violence prevention strategy Friday morning. The Baltimore City Comprehensive Violence Prevention Plan— effective July 1, 2021- June 30, 2026– is the final product of the mayor's Draft Violence Prevention Framework and Plan that received input from hundreds of Baltimore residents. Melvin Russell, retired Baltimore City Police Deputy Commissioner, joins Dr. Kaye to discuss the mayor's public safety strategy.

BALTIMORE, MD (WEAA) — Dr. Kaye takes a deep dive look at the current state of COVID-19. Charles Davis, a behavioral data scientist joins Dr. Kaye to share his expertise on the different coronavirus variants, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, vaccinations and more.

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BALTIMORE, MD (WEAA) — Two Baltimore City officers were shot while attempting to arrest a 32-year-old murder suspect Tuesday morning. The incident happened around 8 a.m. on Security Boulevard outside of Security Square Mall in Baltimore County. The suspect was killed. Police officials say the officers involved suffered non life threatening injuries. Sergeant Clyde Boatwright, President of the Maryland State Fraternal Order of Police and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott join Dr. Kaye to discuss the state of Baltimore City. RELATED: Two Baltimore City officers shot, suspect killed near Security Square Mall Download the WEAA Mobile App MORE NEWS: Unvaccinated people account for 99.7% of new COVID cases; City Councilwoman discuses 14th District

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BALTIMORE, MD (WEAA) — Sha'Carri Richardson isn't on the Olympic roster that was recently released by USA Track and Field and its sparking criticism over how Black athletes are treated. The decision comes after the American sprinter tested positive for marijuana. Initially, she accepted a 30-day suspension that would have ended before the start of the relays on Aug. 5. But that changed when Richardson's name was missing from the 130-person roster USA Track and Field released on Tuesday. According to reports, the 21-year-old says she used marijuana as a way to cope with the death of her biological mother. Richardson also says she learned about the death from a reporter during an interview. Dr. Kaye and callers weigh in on the Olympic ruling and Black athletes: MORE NEWS: With Delta Variant Surging In Colorado, A Country Music Festival Goes On

BALTIMORE, MD (WEAA) — Following Bill Cosby's sudden release from prison, where he was serving a sentence for criminal sexual assault, Dr. Kaye holds a conversation on sex crimes and rules surrounding consent.

Bill Cosby was released from prison Friday after his sexual assault conviction was overturned by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Dr. Kaye and Baltimore-area attorney Ivan Bates hold a discussion surrounding the breaking news.

BALTIMORE, MD (WEAA)— Is Baltimore City the standard for the rest of the country to follow? As a community, are we on the right path? Dr. Kaye's questions follow a recently published article, “ Baltimore's homicide rate remains steady as others' soar; perhaps the rest of the country should follow our lead ” by Larry Gibson. Gibson, a law professor and former associate deputy attorney general in the Carter Administration, joins Dr. Kaye for a hard conversation regarding race and communities.

On Friday, Dereck Chauvin received 22 1/2 years in prison for the murder of George Floyd. Dr. Kaye and Baltimore-area attorney Ivan Bates weigh in on the sentencing. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin has been sentenced to 22 1/2 years in prison for the murder of George Floyd, whose dying gasps under Chauvin's knee led to the biggest outcry against racial injustice in the U.S. in generations. The punishment is one of the longest prison terms ever imposed on a U.S. police officer in the killing of a Black person. But some Floyd family members and others were disappointed. The sentence fell short of the 30 years prosecutors requested. With good behavior, Chauvin could be out in 15 years. He still faces a federal trial on charges of violating Floyd's civil rights. For the first hour of the show, click here. Download the WEAA Mobile App

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Weekly Wrap Wednesday ! BALTIMORE, MD (WEAA) — During Dr. Kaye's ‘weekly wrap' she provides listeners with the opportunity to discuss any topic of their choice.

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BALTIMORE, MD (WEAA) — In honor of Dr. Kaye winning multiple prestigious journalism awards, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott “Flips the Script” and puts Dr. Kaye in the spotlight.

BALTIMORE, MD (WEAA) — WEAA is celebrating Ernestine Shepherd, an 85-year old competitive bodybuilder, personal trainer and model! The Guinness Book of World Records recognized her as one of the oldest professional bodybuilders in the world.

OCEAN CIY, Md. (AP) — Videos showing police officers in Ocean City kneeing one Black teen and Tasing another on the Boardwalk in separate confrontations that began over vaping are stirring criticism of the department's use of force. In a tweet, House Speaker Adrienne Jones called video “deeply disturbing" and called on Ocean City to make reviewing the incident a priority, dismiss the charges and retrain officers on use of force. Black teens speak out after viral video shows them being forcibly arrested. @KennethMoton reports. pic.twitter.com/LVO9CEBIc0 — Good Morning America (@GMA) June 15, 2021 Ocean City police said in a statement that they understand the public's concern and the incident is under review. The department said the “use of force is never the intended outcome” and they “do not target based on race or age.” Dr. Kaye and callers voice their concerns and opinions in regard to the violent encounters. Download the WEAA Mobile App

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BALTIMORE, MD (WEAA) — The day after Memorial Day and the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Dr. Kaye poses the questions, “What does it mean to be an American? What does it mean to fight for freedom?” Dr. Kaye also addresses the extremely violent Memorial Day weekend in Baltimore that left at least 10 people dead and multiple others injured. One of the shootings left a 17-year-old girl in critical condtion after being shot in the head in southwest Baltimore. Another shooting, police described as “a running gunbattle,” left three dead in northwest Baltimore. Mayor Brandon Scott released a statement saying, “The gun violence witnessed this weekend shows us that there are cowards among us who are willing to take a life, no matter how small or insignificant the beef. We must hold them accountable and rid our streets of the weapons they use to take our daughters and sons away from us. I will be meeting with Commissioner Harrison to discuss what changes need to happen for the

BALTIMORE, MD (WEAA) — Following the announcement that Baltimore City Public Schools won’t force failing students to repeat grades, Dr. Kaye continues the conversation surrounding education in Baltimore. Chief Academic Officer Joan Dabrowski says, instead of holding students back, schools will give them additional time and customized instruction plans to make up gaps. According to data, public schools in Baltimore City have an average math proficiency score of 18%. Dr. Kaye and callers share their experiences with the school system and the negative impact of moving children along who cannot comprehend on grade level. RELATED: Baltimore City Schools won't force students to repeat grades Click below to hear the discussion.

BALTIMORE, MD (WEAA) — Baltimore City Schools announced officials won’t require students failing classes this year to repeat a grade in the fall. At a board meeting on Tuesday, officials said they are aware many students have struggled and experienced challenges due to the coronavirus pandemic. Instead of holding students back, they will be tested in the fall and will receive customized instruction plans to make up gaps in their education.

BALTIMORE, MD (WEAA) — One year later, how much has changed? Ahmaud Arbery, Christian Cooper, George Floyd, Duante Wright. Those are just a few names of Black Americans who many believe were targeted solely because of their race. One year after the murder of George Floyd, Black America is still fighting for racial justice. Minnesota state Representative Esther Agbaje and United States Senator Ben Cardin (Maryland) join Dr. Kaye to discuss racial equity, police misconduct and how much or little has changed in one year. ALSO READ: George Floyd's Family Meets With Biden Amid Negotiations Over Police Reform Bill Today on #TodayWithDrKaye : One year later, where are we in terms of justice, equity, and ending police brutality? #GeorgeFloyd #StillSayingHisName 3-5p EST on @WEAA889 pic.twitter.com/48wARSwmPX — Thats Dr. Not Mrs. Black Mommy Activist (@kayewhitehead) May 25, 2021