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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.

Watch the latest news headlines from throughout California affecting Black communities.

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.

Watch the latest California news headlines affecting the Black community.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Watch episode 2 of a 2021 California Juneteenth: Celebrating Black Excellence . Week 2 explores the history of Black Music Appreciation Month as well as a detailed look at this year's 2021 Jazz & Blues Awardees, followed by a mini-concert as a tribute to awardees Barbara Morrison & Lennice Lee Bolton, Sr.