The highly anticipated musical film and visual album from Beyonce is out.
Black Is King is a musical film and visual album directed, written and executive produced entirely by Queen Bey. The film serves as visual companion to the 2019 album The Lion King: The Gift, a tie-in album curated by Beyonce for the live-action remake of The Lion King.
The musical film is now streaming on Disney+ and all the videos are tied in through the soundtrack.
You have to order the Disney+ streaming service to watch the entire anthology of Black Is King.
But you can listen to The Lion King Soundtrack here.
The album was released by Parkwood Entertainment, RocNation and Columbia Records.
The album is considered a "love letter to Africa" and it recounted her determination to find "the best talent from Africa, and not just use some of the sounds and [do] my interpretation of it."
Blue Ivy steals the show. Beyonce has her three children featured in the videos.
She said that it is a visual in your mind.
Beyonce made sure that those filming her film were from diverse backgrounds. She wanted to make sure she "represent diversity and connectivity." She wants those "raw and new talent" to help make the album a success.
She also took an opportunity to film the video in South Africa, Ghana, Nigeria, New York, Los Angeles, London and Belgium.
The Queen of R&B/Pop is still reigning. Beyonce Knowles-Carter is the legendary vocalist, business mogul and actress. She was the founding member of Destiny's Child and a product of the Houston, Texas area.
She is married to Shawn Carter (aka Jay-Z).
Jay-Z and Beyonce together are worth an estimated $5 billion.
White nationalist David Duke is no longer trolling on Twitter. The former Klan leader and perennial candidate has been notorious for breaking Twitter's rules and continues to traffic hate speech.
On Friday, the official handle for Duke has been "permanently suspended for repeated violations of Twitter rules on hateful conduct," the company said in a statement.
It didn't specify what exactly Duke posted that triggered the ban, but its policy on hateful conduct prohibits promoting violence or threatening attacks against people based on religious affiliation, race and ethnic origin.
Duke, is a supporter of Donald J. Trump and endorsed his presidency in 2016. Trump refused to denounce Duke and claimed he never heard of him.
Duke is very critical of Israel and the Zionist government. He has denounced Israeli's attempt at taking land from the Palestinians. He has often called Jews, "Zio" as an insult towards their religion.
He is a conspiracy nut. He believes the coronavirus is a hoax and doesn't believe over 200,000 Americans died from this deadly disease.
Duke has said nasty things about African Americans, Hispanics, transgenders and people who criticized him. The social media platform said the ban was in line with its recently updated policy aimed at cutting down on harmful links.
Duke was the clean-cut version of The Klan. He lead the group as their Grand Wizard from 1974 to 1978. He was considered an agent provocateur. The Klan thinks of him as a "sell-out" and "traitor" to their cause.
The Anti-Defamation League has described Duke as "perhaps America's most well-known racist and anti-Semite."
The noise got to her. North Carolina woman was hit by a fire truck. This woman was the racist caught on camera three times.
The long hot summer didn't go so well for a 41-year old woman. She was seen on social media being a racist in Asheville, North Carolina. The videos went viral this month and it became an international news story.
Well the racist got hit by a fire truck after she jaywalked in the middle of an intersection.
Rachel Dawn Ruit of Henderson County died of her injuries after being struck by an Asheville Fire Department vehicle on July 13 in West Asheville.
The Asheville Fire Department gave their condolences to the woman's family even though they really didn't want to. They died from the "injuries she sustained as a pedestrian struck July 13 by an Asheville Fire Department vehicle."
@ExtendedStay this is your front desk clerk at the Asheville NC location, this the type of people you employ? Her name is Rachel Ruit and we want her fired ASAP pic.twitter.com/3ZlH1x310p
Ruit had two encounters with protesters. Her first encounter was in June where she berated a white woman and Black woman. The racist was literally getting screaming and threatening violence.
Apparently on her social media profiles (numerous) she once worked at Extended Stay Hotel. The company had denounced her and said that she no longer worked at their facilities.
Only in early July she was berating a Muslim teen and a biracial teen walking near the park. The woman clearly was threatening them. Tell the girls that she have them suck her off..... and other comments I won't repeat.
All the while being recorded and not care in the world.
I guess the irony happened on July 13. She was hit by a fire department pickup truck while jaywalking. She was sent to the hospital following the crash. No other details surrounding her death were made available at this time.
Ruit is widely known in the area for several viral videos that show her yelling racial slurs and performing other acts of verbal harassment. She was most recently charged with simple assault, disorderly conduct and second-degree trespassing after an incident on July 4 in Asheville.
Since she's dead, the charges would not be issued any longer.
Ironic a Black woman who witness the incident decided to pray for the racist.
African American businessman and 2012 Republican candidate for president Herman Cain passed away at the age of 74. He passed away almost a month after he appeared at the infamous Donald J. Trump rally in Tulsa.
Cain was infected with the coronavirus. He and many of those attending that rally didn't wear facial protection or practiced social distancing. They also signed off the waiver to not sue Trump or the campaign.
Cain along with Kimberly Guilfoyle and Oklahoma Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt were infected with the coronavirus.
Donald J. Trump, Mike Pence and many Republicans were notified of his passing.
...the phone with his amazing wife Gloria, daughter, Melanie, and son Vincent to express my deepest condolences to the entire family. @FLOTUS Melania and I loved Herman Cain, a great man. Herman, Rest In Peace! pic.twitter.com/GNUf5jHjX0
I’m heartbroken at the news about my dear friend Herman Cain. He brought joy, happiness, light & his signature smile & laugh to all. A great American Patriot who loved this country. All our Love & prayers to his family, as he enters God’s Kingdom and the
mansion prepared for him
Herman Cain led a remarkable life and will be missed. He loved his family, the country and the Lord. He triumphed in business, beat cancer and was a voice for freedom. God bless you and yours, Herman.
Terrence K. Williams who attended the Tulsa rally was really heartbroken by the news Cain passed away. Williams defended the decision for him and many others to go to the rally despite the city warning attendees that the spread would increase if they attended.
Cain, known for his smooth baritone voice, his 9-9-9 plan and his "no nonsense" ways of thinking was hospitalized in an Atlanta hospital for nearly month. It was reported that he was on a ventilator and was struggling for oxygen.
The staff at HermanCain.com and Newsmax were trying their best to make it appear like things were going in the right direction for him. They were hoping the "power of prayer" would save him.
No, his weaken immune system couldn't fight it off. He was a survivor of cancer and shouldn't have been there in the first place.
Cain grew up in Georgia and graduated from Morehouse College with a bachelor's degree in mathematics. He then graduated with a master's degree in computer science at Purdue University, while also working full-time for the U.S. Department of the Navy. In 1977, he joined the Pillsbury Company where he later became vice president. During the 1980s, Cain's success as a business executive at Burger King prompted Pillsbury to appoint him as chairman and CEO of Godfather's Pizza, in which capacity he served from 1986 to 1996.
Happy trails.
Cain was chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Omaha Branch from 1989 to 1991. He was deputy chairman, from 1992 to 1994, and then chairman until 1996, of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. In 1995, he was appointed to the Kemp Commission, and in 1996, he served as a senior economic adviser to Bob Dole's presidential campaign. From 1996 to 1999, Cain served as president and CEO of the National Restaurant Association.
In May 2011, Cain announced his 2012 presidential candidacy. By the fall, his proposed 9–9–9 tax plan and debating performances had made him a serious contender for the Republican nomination. In November, however, his campaign faced allegations of sexual misconduct, denied by Cain. He announced suspension of his campaign on December 3. He remained involved in politics afterwards.
In the 2020 election cycle, Cain was a co-chairman of Black Voices for Trump.
Herman Cain was born in Memphis, Tennessee in 1945, to Lenora Davis Cain (1925-1982), a cleaning woman and domestic worker, and Luther Cain (1925-2005), who was raised on a farm and worked as a barber and janitor, as well as a chauffeur for The Coca-Cola Company President Robert W. Woodruff. Cain said that as he was growing up, his family was "poor but happy." Cain related that his mother taught him about her belief that "success was not a function of what you start out with materially, but what you start out with spiritually." His father worked three jobs to own his own home—something he achieved during Cain's childhood—and to see his two sons graduate.
Cain grew up on the westside of Atlanta, attending school and the Rev. Cameron M. Alexander's Antioch Baptist Church North in the neighborhood now known as The Bluff. Eventually Cain's father saved enough money and the family moved to a modest brick home on Albert Street in the Collier Heights neighborhood. He attended Archer (public) High School, graduating in 1963.
Cain was a local radio personality on WSB-AM for five years before he ran for president.
His colorful appearance on stage was memorable. His 9-9-9 plan was ridiculed heavily. Many believed he dug that shit up from his days as being CEO of Godfather's Pizza.
He would end his campaign after numerous women accused him of having affairs and sexual harassment.
Cain would take over for Neal Boortz after the controversial agitator retired from radio. He hosted the nationally syndicated version of The Herman Cain Show until 2019.
Trump considered him for the post of Board Governor for the Federal Reserve. Republicans opposed his nomination.
Cain would end up being a host on Newsmax and hosting a podcast. He also appeared as a contributor on Fox News. Before his death, he was hosting Blacks for Trump gatherings.
He was gifted singer with a sweet baritone voice.
Where John Lewis died for "Good Trouble," Herman Cain died for "Plain Stupidity."
Yeah, I am very hard on Cain for this. He knew the risk of being in this pandemic but choose to be a dumbass and now he's paid for it with his life.
Cain leaves behind a wife, Gloria and two children.
Malik B passed away. The founding member of Philadelphia rap group The Roots died on Wednesday.
Malik B, one of the founding members of The Roots has passed away at the age of 47.
The Philadelphia-based group had announced the death of Malik B on Wednesday. The cause of his death was not released at present time.
We regretfully inform you of the passing of our beloved brother and long time Roots member Malik Abdul Basit. May he be remembered for his devotion to Islam and innovation as one of the most gifted MCs of all time. We ask that you please respect his family in our time of mourning pic.twitter.com/NVHtb2CFWP
Born Malik Abdul Basit, Malik B was a major contributor to the group, which included Questlove? (Ahmir Thompson) and Black Thought (Tariq Trotter). He appeared on four albums before departing the group in 1999. The group won its first Grammy the following year.
The Roots are the official house band of The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.
The Roots paid homage to Malik B for his rap talents and spiritual faith.
"We regretfully inform you of the passing of our beloved brother and long time Roots member Malik Abdul Basit," the group said on social media. "May he be remembered for his devotion to Islam and innovation as one of the gifted MCs of all time. We ask that you please respect his family in our time our mourning."
Malik B returned as a featured guest on the group's 2006 album Game Theory and Rising Down in 2008. As a solo artist, he released two studio albums named Street Assault and Unpredictable.
Malik B was an American rapper and singer who was a founding member of The Roots.
The Roots is considered one of the most iconic rap groups of all time.
He appeared on the first four albums released by the Roots, before departing the group. He returned as a featured artist for some later albums. He released one EP, entitled Psychological, on emcee Haak Blast's publishing company Future Blast Publishing. He also released two studio albums, Street Assault (2005) and Unpredictable (2015) with Mr. Green.
The Roots are an American hip hop band, formed in 1987 by Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter and Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. The Roots serve as the house band on NBC's The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, having served in the same role on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon from 2009 to 2014.
The Roots are known for a jazzy and eclectic approach to hip-hop featuring live musical instruments and the group's work has consistently been met with critical acclaim. ThoughtCo ranked the band #7 on its list of the 25 Best Hip-Hop Groups of All-Time, calling them "Hip-hop's first legitimate band."
In addition to the band's music, several members of The Roots are involved in side projects, including record production, acting, and regularly serving as guests on other musicians' albums and live shows.
Trump rolls back housing rules and wants the U.S. elections delayed. He still attending events without facial protection.
WEAR THE DAMN MASK! SAVE A LIFE!
With the COVID-19 pandemic already costing over 200,000 American lives, we are reminded that this could have been averted by the federal government. If Donald J. Trump took the time to read his presidential daily briefings and listen to the advice of his medical advisors, we wouldn't be in this crisis.
Everyone is at risk of catching the coronavirus and dying. Me, LaReyna, my family, my son, my niece, my friends, co-workers and the entire population of the world could be at risk. We may see the extinction of the human race due to an organism.
Poor preparation is one of the major reasons why Trump failed at stopping the spread. He claims that he cut off travel to China and punished the World Health Organization for the COVID-19 spread.
The coronavirus had already spread across the country the moment the first confirmed case came to light. Trump at first called this a "hoax" and said the virus would "disappear."
Rolling into August and still dealing with this.
Trump reelection chances have declined significantly. At first I had stated that he had a 60% chance of winning reelection back in February. Now at present time, he still has a 48.9% chance of winning reelection.
Note, that is still favorable odds for Trump. His job approval was polling below 50% most of his term.
Trump has posted on social media that he wants the election to be postponed.
New York Mail-In voting is in a disastrous state of condition. Votes from many weeks ago are missing - a total mess. They have no idea what is going on. Rigged Election. I told you so. Same thing would happen, but on massive scale, with USA. Fake News refuses to report!
Mail-In Voting is already proving to be a catastrophic disaster. Even testing areas are way off. The Dems talk of foreign influence in voting, but they know that Mail-In Voting is an easy way for foreign countries to enter the race. Even beyond that, there’s no accurate count!
Trump doesn't have the legal authority to delay the U.S. Presidential Elections.
Congress has the power to delay the U.S. elections only in the case of a national emergency. The election will be held on November 3, 2020.
State governors and local politicians have the right to delay primaries.
Trump's allies in the House and Senate have affirmed that the elections will happen.
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), the Majority Leader who is up for reelection told the junk food media that the elections have not been delayed in the past and did not need to be now.
"Never in the history of the country through war, depressions, and the Civil War have we ever not had a federally scheduled election on time. And we'll find a way to do that again this November 3," McConnell to a local junk food media outlet.
He is facing Democrat Amy McGrath in the general election and the polls shows him with a 3 point lead. His reelection chances are 55%, because the state leans Republican. That senate race is likely Republican.
McConnell and many Republicans are really concerned that Trump's antics could cost them the majority in the Senate and the White House.
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) who is up for reelection also agreed with McConnell. Graham is facing Democrat Jaime Harrison in the general election. Graham is leading with 2 points. His reelection chances are 51% because Harrison is gaining momentum. The election favors have it from likely Republican to leans Republican.
Democrats have accused Trump of distracting the public from the news that the economy is tanking.
The Senate has failed to pass legislation to keep the unemployment incentives going. The House of Representatives have passed the extension of the CARES Act in early July. The Senate has continued to stall the passage because of the Republicans refusal to give Americans an additional $600 in funds.
Republicans believe its making Americans lazy and not willing to return back to work.
Democrats stated that any alterations to the CARES Act will greatly affect Americans.
Trump has banked on a strong economy. Voters have given him high marks on his economic policies but have dinged him on the handling of the coronavirus and race relations.
Trump issued an administrative rule change on housing on Wednesday. He issued an executive order on housing to appeal to suburban voters.
I am happy to inform all of the people living their Suburban Lifestyle Dream that you will no longer be bothered or financially hurt by having low income housing built in your neighborhood...
There was an Obama-era rule meant to combat segregation in American neighborhoods. Trump had went to Texas maskless to tell the country that low-income housing will no longer exist in the suburbs.
Trump and Republican lawmakers continue to not wear facial masks. Texas is the 4th leading state with coronavirus cases.
Trump's rollback on fair housing is stroking racial tensions. He characterized low-income housing as a detriment to the suburbs and claimed that the Democratic Party were out to uproot and destroy suburbia.
When Trump went to Midland, Texas, most of the people he spoke to were not wearing facial protection or practicing social distancing. Since oil and natural gas prices declined, Midland has an unemployment rate at 12.4%. Neighboring Odessa, Texas has a higher rate of 14%.
The division between urban and suburban America is closely tied to the country’s history of racial segregation. Even long after the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, numerous studies and reports have revealed a long line of policies that have kept Black people out of white suburbs, as well as other forms of housing discrimination.
The connection between Trump’s aspersion on low-income housing in suburbs and racial segregation was not lost on his critics.
We are reminded that the election is less than 100 days away. Joe Biden will select his running mate and that woman will be attacked from the far-right and the leftists. Democrats have a real fight on them.
Trump has already admitted that he will use foreign assistance to help him win reelection.
He continue to sow discourse and dysfunction all the way up to the election.
Blame conservatives for the actions of white extremists.
Since they're obsessed with blaming Black Lives Matter and Antifa for the chaos in the country, it's time to start blaming conservatives for the acts of white agitators.
The Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and the feds know the guy who sparked unrest in Minneapolis.
Dubbed the Umbrella Man, this white agitator literally was breaking glass and spraying on the AutoZone, "Free Shit For Everyone Zone" on the building inciting individuals to loot. Of course, people began looting and breaking into businesses and setting fires.
Their goal was to paint Black Lives Matter in a negative light. Their goal was to incite racial violence in the United States.
I won't name this terrorist by name. However I will say that he is accused in a police search warrant application of being a Hell’s Angels biker who authorities believe purposely incited violence in Minneapolis by breaking windows at an AutoZone store after the death of George Floyd. He has not been charged with a crime but is under investigation, the application reveals.
On Wednesday, May 27, 2020, in the late afternoon to early evening, a male, "dressed all in black (black pants, black jacket, black hood/hat, black shoes and black gloves and wearing a black gas mask) and carrying a black umbrella was video‐taped/recorded walking along the front of the Auto Zone and using what looks to be a 4 pound sledge hammer breaking out all of the stores front windows," police wrote in the application.
This could be the Umbrella Man.
"This male is then approached by several people, and, while you could not hear the exchange the body language of those who approached this 'Umbrella Man,' appeared to be gesturing in a way like they were telling him not to do that."
"Upon looking at the video of the 'Umbrella Man,' a white substance is observed on his right index finger of his gloves," police wrote. "This would match with the white spray paint used to write on the double red doors. This was done prior to breaking out the windows. The 'Umbrella Man' is followed by a black male in a pink shirt."
White extremists and conservative agitators have been doing ops since the George Floyd tragedy.
Remember the white woman who set fire to Wendy's in Atlanta?
Remember the white woman who literally threw rocks at a luxury clothing store in Madison?
Remember the white man who tried to fire off a crossbow at protesters in Salt Lake City?
These folks were there to start trouble.
Some will face criminal charges from vandalism, grand theft, destruction of public property, assault on a peace officer, felonious assault, violating state or city ordered curfew, misdemeanor impeding traffic and threatening public officials.
You are warned, do not use the services of (Jeffery) Shaun King. Please avoid this individual. He doesn't represent Black Lives Matter in anyway.
The final journey for American lawmaker and civil rights activist John R. Lewis. The 80-year old lawmaker died last Friday and Americans are paying their respects to a man who bled for civil rights.
He was battling pancreatic cancer. In his final days he was interviewed by Gayle King of CBS and stood with Washington, DC's mayor Muriel Bowser at Black Lives Matter Plaza.
John Lewis was a congressman from the 5th Congressional District of Georgia. He was a member of the Democratic Party. He was a progressive lawmaker who often was called the "conscience of the House of Representatives."
Until his dying breath, he fought for civil rights, equal rights and rights for those in the LGBTQ community.
He leaves behind a family that loved and cared about him. He leaves behind a legacy of work in the Congress.
His funeral is today in Atlanta at the Ebenezer Baptist Church.
Former presidents Barack Obama, Jimmy Carter, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton will be in attendance. Former vice president and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden will be there.
Notable celebrities and civil rights activists will be there.
His love was contagious. He left an impact on the country and the world. A man who was just a young teen who decided to take a stand against racism and segregation.
Let's make "Good Trouble" by voting this year. We have a lot stake and believe me, we're going to need everything in our power to defeat Donald J. Trump and Republicans.
A mother of two who was showing out on social media dropped her phone on Interstate 55 near Jackson, Mississippi. Instead of cutting her losses and just going on a replacing the phone, she did a deadly mistake. She actually tried to retrieve it on the freeway.
That mistake cost her life. A vehicle didn't see her and hit her.
The video shared online was recorded on Facebook Live. She was riding down the road singing and enjoying herself before the phone flew out the window.
The Jackson Police Department is investigating the incident and there's no charges against the driver who hit her. This incident happened on Tuesday night.
Sims was singing in the car while she filmed on social media.
Somehow her phone was knocked out her hand. The clip continued for several moments until screams are heard in the distance and cars can be heard screeching to a halt.
Other vehicles can be heard honking as the footage continue playing.
The victim, Ashlee Sims of Jackson, Mississippi died at the scene. The clip is 11 minutes long and it will be in the 8 minute frame.
Facebook has restricted the video from being shared because it contains graphic images.
However, folks have shared the video over 1 million times and an outpouring of sympathy has been shared.
Mississippi woman tried to retrieve her phone on Interstate 55 near Jackson. She was killed by a vehicle who didn't see her.
It's an unfortunate event.
Folks, never walk on a freeway. Please do not chase after property on the freeway. Your life is more important than property.
There were incidents in the United States where motorists were deliberately trying to hit protesters in the wake of the George Floyd/Breonna Taylor/Rayshard Brooks murders. These individuals who attempt to kill protesters will face criminal charges.
Those incidents were in Aurora, Colorado, Charlottesville, Virginia, Tampa, Detroit, New York City, Seattle, Dallas, Minneapolis and Atlanta.
Some of these people were arrested. Some were involved with law enforcement.
The suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Girlfriends and six other Black themed sitcoms are coming to Netflix.
The CW Network is a joint venture of ViacomCBS and WarnerMedia. The former networks UPN and WB Network hosted a list of Black sitcoms from the mid-1990s until 2005.
Netflix has now acquired them for streaming.
With the Twitter handle @strongblacklead, Netflix scheduled the list of shows they're going to stream starting in August.
Time to pop bottles🍾🍾
The following classic shows are coming to @Netflix (US)
Moesha - Aug 1
The Game S1-3 - Aug 15
Sister Sister - Sept 1
Girlfriends - Sept 11
The Parkers - Oct 1
Half & Half - Oct 15
One on One - Oct 15
— Strong Black Lead (@strongblacklead) July 29, 2020
We've seen every comment and request about getting these classics on Netflix, and we want to thank the fans for riding so hard. We're excited to relive these moments with you!
— Strong Black Lead (@strongblacklead) July 29, 2020
Moesha - Brandy Norwood, Shar Jackson, Countess Vaughn, Sheryl Lee Ralph, William Allan Young, Lamont Bentley, Marcus T. Paulk and Ray J.
The Parkers - Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Jenna Von Oy, Dorien Wilson, Ken Lawson and Yvette Wilson.
Girlfriends - Tracee Ellis Ross, Golden Brooks, Jill Marie Jones, Persia White and Reggie Hayes.
Sister, Sister - Tia Mowry-Hardrict, Tamara Housley, Tim Reid, Jackee Harry and Marques Houston.
The Game - Tia Mowry-Hardrict, Pooch Hall, Brittany Daniel, Coby Bell, Wendy Raquel Robinson Lauren London, Jay Ellis, Hosea Chanchez and Brandy Norwood.
Classic Black sitcoms are coming to Netflix. Get your binge on.
One on One - Flex Alexander, Kayla Pratt-Kirkpatrick, Kelly Perine, Sicily, Ray J, Robert Ri'chard, Camille Mana, Nicole Paggi and Jonathan Chase.
Most of these shows were on UPN back in the mid to late 1990s before the merger. Sister, Sister was originally on ABC before it moved to the WB Network.
The celebration of Strong Black Lead begins on August 1 on Netflix. If you're a binge watcher during the COVID-19 pandemic, these shows will make you laugh, cry and give you an understanding.
There's talk that The CW is considering rebooting Moesha, The Parkers and The Game.
Also, the 1990s are coming back. Nearly 30 years ago, Queen Latifah, Kim Coles, Ericka Alexander, Kim Fields, T.C. Carson and John Henton were Living Single. The cast had considered reuniting and rebooting the sitcom.
Herman Cain still in the hospital being treated for the coronavirus.
WEAR THE DAMN MASK! SAVE A LIFE!
When Black conservative agitator Herman Cain went to the Donald J. Trump rally in Tulsa, he had a good time. I mean he managed to take pictures with a bunch of Blacks for Trump supporters like Terrence K. Williams, CL Bryant and Deneen Borelli.
Knowingly taking a huge risk by going to Tulsa, Oklahoma, a city that saw a huge spike in COVID-19 cases.
Well a week after that rally, Cain tested positive for the coronavirus. Now a month later, he still in the hospital and his staff at HermanCain.com are preparing for the end.
Mr. 999, himself. The former 2012 U.S.Republican candidate who had a colorful personality and knack for puns. He introduced the 9-9-9 plan which brought ridicule to his campaign. Many are reminded about his days as a restaurant CEO. He was once the CEO of Burger King and Godfather's Pizza. So everytime someone heard of the 9-9-9 plan, they thought it was pizza deal.
He quickly bowed out when allegations of numerous affairs and sexual harassment allegations.
Since he left the presidential race, he entered the television and radio market. He was then a local radio host out of Atlanta. He took over for Neal Boortz who retired from the radio. He went national with The Herman Cain Show. For at least five years, Cain was offering the "No Nonsense" talk and promoted libertarian and conservative bullshit.
He even was considered a pick for the Board of Governors at the Federal Reserve under Trump.
Republicans were not keen on this pick and he would have faced opposition. He took himself out of consideration and left the political stage.
Update: Herman wants to thank everyone for praying for him. It's making a difference. He's still in the hospital but he's making progress and we expect to hear more encouraging news as the week progresses. So thank you, everyone, and keep them coming! God is listening.
We know it's been a few days since we last gave you an update on the boss. But he is still in the hospital being treated with oxygen for his lungs. In the meantime, the doctors say his other organs and systems are strong.
We'd like him to be able to come home now, which is frustrating, but we're glad the doctors are being thorough and making sure they do the job right. Thank you for praying, everyone. Please keep doing it. He really is getting better, which means it is working.
Just hours before the event, six staff members at the site had tested positive for the virus. Two more staffers tested positive after returning to Washington, The Washington Post reported. Additionally, dozens of Secret Service agents on the trip were ordered to self-quarantine at home because two of the staff members who tested positive in Tulsa were Secret Service employees.
Cain, 74, grew up in Georgia and attended Morehouse College. He was a contender for the Republican presidential nomination in the 2012 election.
Cain remains at the hospital on oxygen. That's not a good sign for the agitator.
Here's the map.
Here's things to remember about the coronavirus. Revised.
1. Wash your hands frequently. Wash for at least 20 seconds (two Happy Birthday songs).
2. Do not touch your face (mouth, nose and eyes)
3. Cough into your elbow instead of your hands.
4. Keep a safe distance (at least 6 to 10 feet) from individuals. Businesses are now issuing social distancing and will have the right to refuse service if you're not adhering to the guidelines.
5. If you're sick, please stay home. You could spread the disease to others and trust me, you could face legal ramifications if you're sick and you deliberately showing up to work.
6. There is no treatment or cure for the COVID-19.
7. Follow state and federal laws regarding this. Some states have relaxed regulations but that doesn't mean you're fully able to return to normal life. You have to stay vigilant and remind yourself that you can still catch this despite social distancing and safe sanitation practices.
8. Do not hoard items like toilet paper, milk, eggs, bread, gloves, hand sanitizer, etc.
9. Use social media like Facebook Messenger, Meet, Zoom, Google Duo, Skype or social media to connect.
10. COVID-19 can live on surfaces for more than 72 hours. Including steel, plastic and cardboard.
11. A pandemic has no timeline. The coronavirus is new and scientists are trying to figure out how to combat this.
12. COVID-19 doesn't care about borders. The coronavirus spreads from human to human contact. We have no confirmation on how it made it to the United States. Don't believe what Donald J. Trump says about it coming from China. It was detected in China, then Italy and our first confirmed case was in January 2020 in the United States. We probably had thousands of people affected in 2019 and we just didn't know it.
13. If you deliberately infect other individuals, food and first responders, you will be charged with crime. So if people are trying to cough on you, sneeze on you, lick food products, lick toilet seats and refuse to wear masks where its required, they could face criminal charges. This is a controversial issue because some believe the mask isn't protecting them and some don't care about you or your family's health.
That's all folks.
14. If you have signs of bluish lips or face, inability to wake or stay awake, new confusion, persistent pain in the chest, trouble breathing or blood in cough, call 9-1-1. There are mobile testing sites in your community but always check with a doctor first before getting a test at a public center. Most doctors will not take you openly without facial protection and confirmed symptoms.
15. Not all symptoms of COVID-19 are confirmed or denied. New issues keep showing up. So don't believe everything you've heard. The most common symptoms are noted above. Also please note that asymptomatic individuals are folks who have no symptoms but are spreading. Those are folks who look normal but have it and not showing signs yet.
16. Retail is now mandating workers and shoppers to wear facial protection. If you are continuing to not follow company policies when it comes to wearing facial protection, you can be banned from their establishment. Walmart, Kroger, Target, Whole Foods, Best Buy and other companies are now requiring facial protection in their businesses.
17. Have patience with those in the healthcare industry, service industry and law enforcement. They are operating at limited staff. Those who work at restaurants, casinos, media companies, landscaping, construction and first responders are working to serve and help you. But note, that they are putting themselves at risk as well of catching the coronavirus. Respect those who have to work in this.
According to the CDC, there is still not enough information on antibodies for COVID-19 and whether they can prevent someone from getting reinfected. It still recommends that people with a positive antibody test follow recommendations for protecting themselves and others.
The coronavirus doesn't care about your age, race, gender, sexuality, nationality, religion, politics, economic or social standings. It doesn't care about anything. It's a living organism that causes mild symptoms that include: fever, sore throats, chills, respiratory issues, loss of taste or smell and other unknown symptoms. If you have a weak immune system or health issues, your risk increases.
Death does happen to at least 40% of those who are affected by COVID-19.
Healthy people can die from this. Take this seriously. You only have one life!
If you need more information, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at cdc.gov.
Texas Republican lawmaker who staunch opposition towards wearing facial protection caught the coronavirus.
The most dumbest lawmaker in Washington, DC was a former state circuit judge.
Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX) has tested positive for the coronavirus. The controversial lawmaker received the diagnosis during a pre-screening procedure at the White House on Wednesday.
He is notorious for screaming like dumbass at people during committee hearings. He is also the most defiant when it came to wearing a facial mask. Now he has tested positive for the coronavirus and those who were near him will have to be tested. That means all the members of the Freedom Caucus, Donald J. Trump, Mike Pence and Attorney General William Barr will have to be tested.
Barr who was at a House committee hearing was walking with Gohmert and both weren't wearing facial protection.
Gohmert was going to accompany Trump to Texas for a fundraiser. The longtime Republican told CNN he was not wearing a mask because he was being tested regularly for the coronavirus.
How the hell he can get tested regularly while thousands of Americans in his district have to wait in lines for up to 10 hours for a screening?
Either he's lying or he's an entitled white nationalist who cut the line.
Defiant Gohmert caught the coronavirus.
I'm going with both.
"[If] I get it, you'll never see me without a mask," Gohmert told CNN.
Republicans have consistently turned down facial protection when they're out in the public or at the grounds of the U.S. Capitol.
See how long it took for Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to get member of his own party to agree to wearing them. Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) was the first member to test positive. Paul still continues to deny Americans unemployment benefits, testing equipment and health care coverage.
Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY) had warned Republicans that refusal to wear facial protection while appearing at hearings is strictly prohibited.
Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ), Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) and Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) have steadily refused to wear facial protection when out and about.
So we'll hear about them being infected sooner or later.
William Barr now has to get tested for COVID-19. He was around Gohmert.
Louie Buller Gohmert, Jr. is an attorney, former judge and current U.S. Representative from Texas' 1st Congressional District. He has served the seat since 2005. The district covers Lufkin, Nacogdoches, Longview, Marshall and Tyler, Texas.
Gohmert has guest hosted Sean "Softball" Hannity's right wing carnival.
I guess we are no longer all in this together?
Here's the map.
Here's things to remember about the coronavirus. Revised.
1. Wash your hands frequently. Wash for at least 20 seconds (two Happy Birthday songs).
2. Do not touch your face (mouth, nose and eyes)
3. Cough into your elbow instead of your hands.
4. Keep a safe distance (at least 6 to 10 feet) from individuals. Businesses are now issuing social distancing and will have the right to refuse service if you're not adhering to the guidelines.
5. If you're sick, please stay home. You could spread the disease to others and trust me, you could face legal ramifications if you're sick and you deliberately showing up to work.
6. There is no treatment or cure for the COVID-19.
7. Follow state and federal laws regarding this. Some states have relaxed regulations but that doesn't mean you're fully able to return to normal life. You have to stay vigilant and remind yourself that you can still catch this despite social distancing and safe sanitation practices.
8. Do not hoard items like toilet paper, milk, eggs, bread, gloves, hand sanitizer, etc.
9. Use social media like Facebook Messenger, Meet, Zoom, Google Duo, Skype or social media to connect.
10. COVID-19 can live on surfaces for more than 72 hours. Including steel, plastic and cardboard.
11. A pandemic has no timeline. The coronavirus is new and scientists are trying to figure out how to combat this.
Gohmert and Softball Hannity.
12. COVID-19 doesn't care about borders. The coronavirus spreads from human to human contact. We have no confirmation on how it made it to the United States. Don't believe what Donald J. Trump says about it coming from China. It was detected in China, then Italy and our first confirmed case was in January 2020 in the United States. We probably had thousands of people affected in 2019 and we just didn't know it.
13. If you deliberately infect other individuals, food and first responders, you will be charged with crime. So if people are trying to cough on you, sneeze on you, lick food products, lick toilet seats and refuse to wear masks where its required, they could face criminal charges. This is a controversial issue because some believe the mask isn't protecting them and some don't care about you or your family's health.
14. If you have signs of bluish lips or face, inability to wake or stay awake, new confusion, persistent pain in the chest, trouble breathing or blood in cough, call 9-1-1. There are mobile testing sites in your community but always check with a doctor first before getting a test at a public center. Most doctors will not take you openly without facial protection and confirmed symptoms.
15. Not all symptoms of COVID-19 are confirmed or denied. New issues keep showing up. So don't believe everything you've heard. The most common symptoms are noted above. Also please note that asymptomatic individuals are folks who have no symptoms but are spreading. Those are folks who look normal but have it and not showing signs yet.
16. Retail is now mandating workers and shoppers to wear facial protection. If you are continuing to not follow company policies when it comes to wearing facial protection, you can be banned from their establishment. Walmart, Kroger, Target, Whole Foods, Best Buy and other companies are now requiring facial protection in their businesses.
17. Have patience with those in the healthcare industry, service industry and law enforcement. They are operating at limited staff. Those who work at restaurants, casinos, media companies, landscaping, construction and first responders are working to serve and help you. But note, that they are putting themselves at risk as well of catching the coronavirus. Respect those who have to work in this.
According to the CDC, there is still not enough information on antibodies for COVID-19 and whether they can prevent someone from getting reinfected. It still recommends that people with a positive antibody test follow recommendations for protecting themselves and others.
The coronavirus doesn't care about your age, race, gender, sexuality, nationality, religion, politics, economic or social standings. It doesn't care about anything. It's a living organism that causes mild symptoms that include: fever, sore throats, chills, respiratory issues, loss of taste or smell and other unknown symptoms. If you have a weak immune system or health issues, your risk increases.
Death does happen to at least 40% of those who are affected by COVID-19.
Healthy people can die from this. Take this seriously. You only have one life!
If you need more information, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at cdc.gov.
This guy stole millions from the government. He was complaining about the mask rule. The feds finally spotted him by accident.
WEAR THE DAMN MASK. SAVE LIVES! MASK DON'T KILL. THE CORONAVIRUS KILLS!
The Miami-Dade County Police are ticketing individuals who refuse to wear masks.
One man managed to generate worldwide attention and condemnation after he was arrested on charges he defrauded the federal government out of COVID-19 relief funds and spent some of the $4 million loan on a Lamborghini costing more than $300,000.
Pictures of the man surfaced on Tuesday.
The man who was ticketed by the law was identified as David Hines. He was given a citation for not wearing a ticket that was a mere $100. That's pretty much a drop in the bucket for a dickhead like Hines.
He complained about the ticket. The cops who issued the ticket was Anthony Reyes and Orlando Del Valle. They didn't know that the man they ticketed was a fraudster.
At the time, Hines said, "I think this is hilarious and disturbing wearing a surgical face mask as if that's going to make a difference in this pandemic. I am aware you need to be 6 feet away from people but this is so ridiculous. I don't know if I can bring myself to participate in this insanity. I feel silly, wearing a surgical mask outside."
Federal authorities said Hines received a $4 million loan through the Small Business Administration's Payroll Protection Program, which was a $650 million plan approved by Congress to help businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.
An arrest affidavit said Hines was arrested last Friday on federal charges after a series of expenditures that were not permissible under the program.
He spent some of the PPP on a super-luxury Lamborghini Huracan EVO and sent $16,000 on hotels.
He used it for dating sites, jewelry, extravagant food and wine and gave some to his own mother.
He used it for Sax Fifth Avenue and nights at the Fontainebleau and Sitai Hotels in Miami Beach.
Ironically, last Thursday, Hines was trashing the PPP. He was overstating how much money was given out. Of course, he wasn't talking about himself. Hines was talking about the people below him.
"The government, the Treasury, they get 2 trillion from PPP loans for small businesses," Hines said to the junk food media. "Eighty-five percent of it went to big corporations. Every single business I know of they shut their doors. They can't pay their rent all of a sudden."
An angry Hines complains about getting a ticket for wearing a mask. Yet, he spent nearly $1 million in federal funds for a luxury vehicle and expensive hotels.
The arrest affidavit also said, "Hines falsely claimed his company paid millions of dollars in payroll in the first quarter of 2020. State and bank records, however show little or no payroll expense during this period."
Hines owns a moving company in the Miami area. He applied for seven SBA loans totaling $13.5 million through the Bank of America. He reportedly said the money would be spent on at least 70 employees and said the monthly payroll was $4 million. Three applications were approved for just under $4 million.
The feds will seize his loan and they will get the money back. He had over $3.4 million in his bank account.
He was placed in the iron college for a few days before he was sprung out. He was released on a hefty bond and placed in the custody of his mother. He will be on in-house with GPS.
He could face up to 20 years in federal time out for defrauding the government. We'll see if he'll get the Donald J. Trump style commute like Roger Stone.
The suspect is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
As of today, there's over 200,000 deaths from the coronavirus. There are over 5.3 million people who may have tested positive for the coronavirus.
The United States is the only country in the world leading in COVID-19 cases. Trump has requested to formally pull out the World Health Organization. He is still calling the coronavirus, the "China virus" in his daily briefings.
