⁣In an effort to manage crowds and ensure safety, Miami Beach implemented restrictions during spring break in 2025, including road closures, beach access limitations, and increased police presence. The city's "reality check" campaign aimed to discourage rowdy behavior and create a more family-friendly atmosphere. Jace Edwards reports.

This is AmeriKKKa is a daily news show for the Black collective, chronicling daily news, centering Black stories, and summarizing politics. Live from the Unmuted Newsroom studios in New York and Atlanta and hosted by Alex Haynes and Tiffanie Lanelle.

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Usher My Way Show
at PARK MGM in Dolby Live
July - October Residency 2022
Las Vegas

July 20, 2022 Wednesday show

This video has clips of most of the songs Usher performed. Preview his show! It was an AWESOME show! Must see!
I paid $155 per ticket, Section 406, Row F. Located higher up but still great view seats to sit in and see everything….as you can see from the video. Walked up to the third level of the Dolby theater. Show start time 9pm. Actual start time was 9:30pm by the time Usher came on stage. Show ended about 11:08pm.
It was a spectacular performance the entire hour and a half!

Dolby Live. Dolby surround sound arena. Any seat is great!
5200-seat theater at the Park MGM host big-name musical acts.
Park MGM is a separate place from MGM Casino. Its located next door to T-Mobile Stadium.

3770 S Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109

parkmgm.com

Diamond and Silk join BossFM's The Rebuttal hosts Evan Durham and John Q to discuss their support for entertainment millionaire Donald Trump. Through much debate and banter, questions about blind loyalty, Black support and the Black issues are raised.

Listen to firey coversation and relish in the rich legacy of truth and politics at BossFM.

This episode is part of the BossFM 10th Anniversary Anniversary Series. After 10 years, BossFM Digital is moving to a new chapter. Learn about our growth and changes at bossfm.com.

Join Tiffanie Lanelle (@tifflanelle) and Alex Haynes (@alexunmuted), editors at BLKALERTS as they discuss the energetic movement that is moving through Black America after the sudden announcement of Kamala Harris' bid for The White House.

Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges

As editors, activists, and advocates for change, we’ve observed the nuanced battles that play out within both the political arena and our daily lives. This recent political shift underlines a broader narrative of breaking barriers—a narrative where black women are not just participants but pioneers. We’ve seen fundraising campaigns and grassroots efforts take shape overnight, injecting a fresh dose of enthusiasm into what seemed like a predictable political cycle.

These efforts are reshaping the discourse, making it clear that behind the political gambits are real people ready to stand up, speak out, and shift gears towards a future where everyone gets to thrive. So, as the political landscape shifts, let’s keep our eyes on the real prize: empowering communities, holding leaders accountable, and carving paths that lead to tangible change. After all, it’s not just about who leads the race; it’s about how we influence the journey and champion causes close to our hearts.

⁣McDonald's said Monday it plans to hire up to 375,000 US restaurant employees this summer, its biggest hiring push in years. The Chicago burger giant said the beefed-up job openings at both company-owned and franchised stores are partly due to a US expansion.

Feb. 21, 2018 | Abby O'Neill -- August Greene, the collaborative effort of Common, Robert Glasper and Karriem Riggins, was born at the White House in 2016 during a special Tiny Desk concert. It was during that unprecedented performance that the then-untitled ensemble premiered the powerful "Letter to the Free," an original song for Ava DuVernay's Netflix documentary 13th that eventually won an Emmy for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics.

For the trio's first visit to NPR headquarters, they brought some special guests: vocalists Brandy, Maimouna Youssef and Andra Day. The band performed four tracks from its upcoming self-titled album (out March 9 on Amazon Music), an impromptu freestyle, and Day's Oscar-nominated collaboration with Common, "Stand Up For Something," from the film Marshall. Common described the theme of the Tiny Desk as "Foregrounding Women," alluding to the attendance of Brandy, Day and Youssef, as well as the spiritual presence of Glasper's younger cousin, Loren, who passed just a few days prior.

The past year has been a pivotal time for women, between #MeToo and social and financial equality, and the lyrics to these songs frame women's contemporary frustrations as civil rights issues. That's important in hip-hop, which has long been dogged by an old-line adherence to misogyny, as it lays claim to the world's most popular genre.

In a spontaneous moment midway through Maimouna Youssef's verse on "Practice," the crowd gushed and you could see the joy in her eyes. Then the ebullient pop icon Brandy reprised Sounds Of Blackness' 1991 classic "Optimistic," and the magic held everyone rapt. Andra Day followed up with "Stand Up for Something"; her powerful voice blew the hinges off the doors.

August Greene's latest single, "Black Kennedy," connotes dreams of an African-American dynasty, the kind only a royal family assumes. The stark contrasts of disenfranchisement are highlighted by every wish expressed. Later, in "Let Go," vocalist and August Greene collaborator Samora Pinderhughes sings of overcoming darkness within yourself and finding hope at the bottom of Pandora's box. It's about releasing the demons so the hands can hold the blessings.

August Greene is what happens when talent embraces intention and humility. This edition of the Tiny Desk inspired me, its audience, and the artists behind the stage. We hope it has the same effect on you.

SET LIST
• "Black Kennedy" (feat. Samora Pinderhughes)

• "Practice" (feat. Maimouna Youssef)

• "Optimistic" (feat. Brandy)

• "Stand Up For Something" (feat. Andra Day)

• "Let Go" (feat. Samora Pinderhughes)

MUSICIANS
Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Robert Glasper, Karriem Riggins, Burniss Travis, Samora Pinderhughes, DJ Dummy, Brandy Norwood, Andra Day, Maimouna Youssef

CREDITS
Producers: Abby O'Neill, Morgan Noelle Smith; Creative Director: Bob Boilen; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Morgan Noelle Smith, Maia Stern, Kara Frame, CJ Riculan; Production Assistant: Joshua Bote; Photo: Eslah Attar/NPR.

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President Biden delivers the 2024 State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on March 7. The speech — his fourth time addressing a joint session — comes as Biden faces scrutiny for his handling of the Israel-Gaza war and immigration and concerns about his age ahead of the 2024 election.

Tenille Griffin-Davis introduces UNRESOLVED - a True Crime series that uncovers forgotten chapters of Black American history.

After a tumultuous Memorial Day Holiday, Alex reacts to Amy Cooper, a modern day racist 'Karen' that weaponized the police against a Black man in Central Park. After this show aired, Amy lost her job and claimed that her life has been ruined by the attack. Unmuted Nation airs a daily segment #KarenWatch.

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