Did you know that K-pop fans ‘devastated’ after Shinee singer Jonghyun dies in possible suicide he was 27-years?

Jonghyun, a member of South Korean band Shinee, performs during a 2012 concert in Hong Kong. (Kin Cheung/AP)

Did you know that Kim Jong-hyun, the lead singer of the South Korean boy band Shinee, died from what police are calling a possible suicide?

Did you know that the 27-year-old singer’s Shinee's record label, SM Entertainment, confirmed the  death in a statement Monday?

Did you know that Shinee's was found unconscious Monday afternoon at his residential hotel in Cheongdam-dong, a high-end enclave of the Gangnam District in Seoul, and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was later declared dead, the SM statement said?

Did you know that investigators found coal briquettes burning in a pan in the singer’s apartment when they arrived and suspect he may have died of carbon monoxide inhalation, according to the news agency?

Did you know that the five-member Shinee boy band broke onto the Korean music scene in 2008, and Jonghyun shot to fame for his varied, emotive vocals and stage presence?

Did you know that Jonghyun also developed a successful solo career, frequently collaborating with other artists and making appearances on shows such as “Saturday Night Live Korea?”

 

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Did you know that Kwanza celebrated its 50th Birthday in 2016?

Did you know that Kwanzaa is a seven-day celebration from December 26th-Janurary 1st?

Did you know that Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday?

Did you know that Kwanzaa was started in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga to celebrate and honor African culture and to also inspire African-Americans?

Did you know that Kwanzaa is mainly celebrated in the US?

Did you know that there are approximately 18 million people who celebrate Kwanzaa?"

Did you know that Kwanzaa comes from the Swahili phrase Matunda ya Kwanzaa  meaning “Frist fruits of the harvest?”

Did you know that Kwanzaa celebrations often include African dances, drums, storytelling and poetry?

Did you know that People who celebrate Kwanzaa have a big feast called Karamu on 12/31?

Did you know that the colors of Kwanzaa are black, red and green. Black represents the color of the people, Green represents the fertile land of Africa and Red represents blood shed in the struggle for freedom?

Did you know that there are seven principles of Kwanzaa called Nguzo Saba?
 
Did you know that Umoja (unity) to maintain unity in the family and community?

Did you know that Kujichagulia (self-determination) to be responsible for the community and to speak for oneself?

Did you know that Ujima (collective work and responsiblity) to build and maintain a community?

Did you know that  Ujamaa (cooperative economics) to help build and maintain our own businesses?

Did you know that Nia (purpose) to build and develop goals to benefit the people of the community?

Did you know that Kuumba (creativity) to make the community more beautiful and beneficial for the future generation?

Did you know that Imani (faith) to believe in our people, parents, teachers and leaders?

Did you know that Each night of Kwanzaa a candle is lit and a principle is discussed?

Did you know that the kinara is the candle holder in the middle is the black candle the three to the left are green and the three to the right are red?

Did you know that there are seven symbols of Kwanzaa?

Did you know that Mazao: fruits, nuts and vegetables.  The historical foundation of Kwanzaa.  This is to remind the people of the harvest fruits that nourished the people of Africa?

 Did you know that Mkeka: Mat, symbols of Kwanzaa are arranged on the Mkeka which is made of straw or African cloth?

Did you know that Vibunzi: Ear of Corn, represents fertility symbolizes that reproduction of futures families. One piece of corn is placed on the mkeka for each child?

Did you know that Mishumoa Saba: The seven candles that represent the seven principles of Kwanzaa?

Did you know that Kinara: The candle holder that holds the Kwanzaa candles. The candles symbolizes stalks of corn that branch off to form new stalks (the family)?

Did you know that Kikombe Cha Umoja: Unity cup, people say harambee Swahili for lets pull together than drink from the cup to honor ancestors?

Stamp to commemorate Kwanzaa

Did you know that Zawadi: gifts Gifts are given on the last day of Kwanzaa, January 1st. It is encouraged to give gifts that encourage growth, self-determination, achievement and success?

Did you know that the photo was of : The first U.S. Postage Stamp to commemorate Kwanzaa (1997)?

Did you know that Kwanza celebrated its 50^th Birthday in 2016?

Did you know that Kwanza was created by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966 to celebrate family, culture and heritage, and is modeled after the first harvest celebrations in Africa?

Did you know that there are 7 Principles and 7 Primary Symbols that emphasize a unique set of values and ideals during the 7 days of Kwanzaa… also spelled with 7letters?

Did you know that  Umoja is Unity?

Did you know that with over 2000 languages spoken on the African continent, Kwanzaa adopted one of the many unifying languages, Swahili, which is spoken by millions on the African continent. The name Kwanzaa comes from a Swahili phrase meaning "first fruits?"

Did you know that  the colors of Kwanzaa are a reflection of the Pan-African movementrepresenting “unity” for peoples of African descent worldwide: Black for the people, red for the noble blood that unites all people of African ancestry, and green for the rich land of Africa?

Did you know that the first US postage stamp to commemorate Kwanzaa was issued in 1997.but did there have been 5 designs released since then, the most recent being in 2016?

Did you know that Kwanzaa is rooted in African culture, however, people from all racial and ethnic backgrounds are welcomed to join in the celebration?

Did you know that these Celebrities who have been known to celebrate Kwanzaa every year include Oprah, Maya Angelou, Chuck D, Angelina Jolie, and Synthia Saint James (who designed the first Kwanzaa postage stamp.)?

 

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Did you know that the wife of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright was booked with his murder?

Did you know that the ex-wife of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright has been charged in his slaying, more than seven years after his body was found in a field in his hometown of Memphis?

Did you know that Memphis Police Director Michael Rallings said Saturday that Sherra Wright has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of Lorenzen Wright, who played for five teams over 13 seasons as a forward and center in the NBA?


Did you know that Police and federal marshals in

Sherra Wright

Riverside County, California, arrested 46-year-old Sherra Wright on Friday night on a fugitive from justice warrant, online records show?

Did you know that Wright's decomposing body was found in suburban Memphis on July 28, 2010 -- 10 days after the 34-year-old was reported missing?

Did you know that Wright  the seven-year investigation into his death has been one of the Memphis Police Department's most high-profile unsolved cases?

Did you know that the case had a break earlier this month, when Billy R. Turner was indicted on a first-degree murder charge Dec. 5 in Wright's death?

Did you know that media reports have said Turner, a landscaper, and Sherra Wright attended the same church?

Did you know that Police said last month that they had found a gun used in the killing of Wright in a lake near Walnut, Mississippi, about 75 miles (120 kilometers) east of Memphis?

"The weapon was key," Rallings said.
The District Attorney's office said the first attempt at killing Wright occurred between April and July 2010 and involved Turner traveling to Wright's home near Atlanta. The indictment says Sherra Wright and Turner acquired firearms and recruited a co-conspirator, who was not named.
Rallings said police are looking at other people in the investigation.

Did you know that Sherra Wright received $1 million from her ex-husband's life insurance policy but she agreed to a settlement in 2014 in a court dispute over how she spent the insurance money meant to benefit their six children, The Commercial Appeal has reported?


Did you In the early morning of July 19, a police dispatcher in the suburb of Germantown received a call from Wright's cellphone,  dispatchers acknowledged they heard noises like gunshots before the call was dropped?


Did you know that Wright's mother filed a missing-person report with Collierville police on July 22, 2010?

Did you know that Wright's mother accused Collierville of dragging their feet in the days after the report was filed, and an apparent lack of communication kept authorities from linking the 911 call to the missing-person report?

Did you know that Wright's body was found in a field near some woods in the height of summer, which was complicating the investigation because evidence had likely deteriorated in the heat?

Did you know that Wright autopsy report showed bullet fragments were lodged in Wright's skull, chest and right forearm?

 

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Did you know that Hunter Harrison, CEO of railroad company CSX, dead at 73

Did you know that Hunter Harrison, the president CEO of railroad giant CSX, he was 73?

Did you know that Harrison’s death was caused by “unexpectedly severe complications” from a recent illness?

Did you know that Harrison death was in Wellington, Fla., which comes only a couple days after the company announced he was taking an unplanned medical leave of absence?

Did you know that Harrison was born in Memphis, Tennessee, Harrison and was a long-time railroad executive who made his career turning around railroads.?

Did you know that bfore joining CSX in March, Harrison was president and CEO of Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. and the Canadian National Railway Company?

Did you know that Harrison was the head of the Illinois Central Railway in the 1990s?

Did you know that Harrison was hired by Florida-based CSX in March under shareholder pressure?

Did you know that there had been concerns about his health. The Wall Street Journal reported in May that Harrison often worked from home and occasionally required portable oxygen?

Did you know that CSX shares fell sharply on Thursday when the company announced Harrison was taking an unexpected leave of absence due to a medical condition?

 

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Did you know that Omarosa made $179,700, as a White House staffer which was the maximum salary for any staff before she decided to resign?

Did you know that Omarosa Manigault Newman, reality-television villain, presidential confidante, and owner of many pairs of shoes, is out at the White House?

Did you know that Omarosa submitted her resignation to White House Chief of Staff John Kelly Sarah Huckabee Sanders?

Did you know that “Omarosa Manigault Newman resigned to pursue other opportunities her departure will not be effective until January 20, 2018?

Did you know that the official word is that she resigned and was not fired, this marks the fourth time The Apprentice, as well as a follow-up season and The Celebrity Apprentice, has been removed from the employ of Donald Trump?
that Omarosa, a contestant on the original

Did you know that it’s unclear how this will affect the day-to-day function of the White House because it was generally unclear what Omarosa did every day?

Did you know that officially, Omarosa title was assistant to the president and director of communications for the Office of Public Liaison, which is in charge of special group outreach intended to further the president’s agenda?

Did you know that Omarosa made $179,700, as a White House staffer which was the maximum salary for any staff before she decided to resign?

Did you know that the headlines that followed her had more to do with where she kept her shoes (“all over the White House”) and how she was using the headquarters of the executive branch as her wedding-procession backdrop, with a bridesmaid luncheon on St. Patrick’s Day and a photo shoot that could not be released because that would constitute a security breach?

Did you know that Omarosa also invited a journalist to trail her in the White House without notifying anyone else on the communications team, and canceled an appearance on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, where she would have promoted her episode of TLC’s Say Yes to the Dress?

Did you know that Omarosa was one of the few people of color on the president’s employee roster, and the only woman of color?

Did you know that is it a coincidence that her departure fell on the same day that an alleged pedophile, endorsed by Trump, failed to win a seat in the Senate thanks in large part to black-women voters of Alabama, the timing is indeed stunning?

Did you know that April Ryan, CNN’s White House correspondent and Washington bureau chief, said in a tweet that Omarosa did not go gentle into that good night she was “vulgar,” allegedly, and “cursed,” and reminded Kelly that she helped get Trump elected?


 

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Did you know that PBS talk show host Tavis Smiley has been suspended after "multiple, credible allegations" of sexual misconduct?

Did you know that PBS talk show host Tavis Smiley has been suspended after "multiple, credible allegations" of sexual misconduct?

Did you know that PBS will no longer distribute Tavis Smiley following what a spokeswoman called "multiple, credible" allegations of sexual misconduct uncovered by a recent investigation into the late-night show host's behavior?

Did you know that news of the suspension of Smiley's show, produced by TS Media, an independent production company, was first reported by Variety?

Did you know that in a statement, PBS Vice President for Corporate Communications Jennifer R. Byrne said the company had engaged an outside law firm to investigate "troubling allegations regarding Mr. Smiley?"

Did you know that the "This investigation included interviews with witnesses as well as with Mr. Smiley. The inquiry uncovered multiple, credible allegations of conduct that is inconsistent with the values and standards of PBS, and the totality of this information led to today's decision," she said.
According to Variety?

Did you know that Smiley responded to the accusations In a lengthy statement and video posted on Facebook and Twitter,: "To be clear, I have never groped, coerced, or exposed myself inappropriately to any workplace colleague in my entire broadcast career, covering 6 networks over 30 years," he wrote. "Never. Ever. Never?"

Did you know that filmed in Los Angeles, Smiley's half-hour show has been distributed by PBS since 2004 and airs in Southern California, New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco and in other areas of the country?

Did you know that Smiley contracted with NPR to host The Tavis Smiley Show from 2002 to 2004?

Did you know that Smiley's suspension follows PBS' decision to part ways with talk show Charlie Rose, who was accused of sexual misconduct by eight women cited by The Washington Post?

Did you know that those allegations cost Rose his relationship with CBS News and 60 Minutes?



 

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Did you know that Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) called for President Donald Trump’s resignation following multiple sexual assault allegations that have come out against him?

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and President Donald Trump

Did you know that Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) called for President Donald Trump’s resignation following multiple sexual assault allegations that have come out against him?

Did you know that President Trump called Senator Kirsten Gillibrand a “Lightweight , a total flunky for Chuck Schumer?

Did you know that President Trump said that Senator Gillibrand was someone who would come to his office ‘begging’ for campaign contributions not so long ago (and would do anything for them)?

Did you know that the women who accused Trump during the 2016 election cycle once again came forward, saying during a press conference they were disappointed and hoped their allegations would be given more weight, in light of recent events?

Did you know that Gillibrand was just one of the four Democratic senators who called for Trump’s resignation over sexual assault allegations, saying that Trump should be investigated?

Did you know that Trump dubbed those allegations as “FAKE NEWS?”


 

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