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Now KMOJ fans can listen to KMOJ 89.9  with the just-released KMOJ FM App!  Share this good news with a friend or family member. Accessible through the kmojfm.com and theicemn.org websites; or through downloads on Android and Smart Devices from Google Play and IOS platforms, theKMOJ FM App is designed for the way people consume media today.  Don't be the one without the KMOJ App. Listeners can experience the ultimate convenience of having one app with two radio stations; blogs; KMOJ ... Read more

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This can't be the support that Gladys Knight wants. Conservatives are praising the R&B icon for agreeing to perform at the Super Bowl and saying, "It is unfortunate that our national anthem has been dragged into this debate." A Fox News writer has an opinion piece titled "Gladys Knight, a freedom-loving patriot, takes a stand in defense of the national anthem." He writes, "I don't know much about Gladys Knight's politics, but I do know that she's a ... Read more

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KMOJ's eight annual Soul Bowl is set to honor Walter "Q-Bear" Banks, Jr. as more than a popular radio personality, but also paying homage to the community-minded media veteran as a veritable institution. Long a household name, Banks has worked at KMOJ for 40 years, including his current positions as programming director, operations coordinator, and afternoon drive-time disc jockey. Through his work, he has become a beloved figure for countless personal appearances at not only prestige events, ... Read more

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Now KMOJ fans can listen to KMOJ 89.9  with the just-released KMOJ FM App!  Share this good news with a friend or family member. Accessible through the kmojfm.com and theicemn.org websites; or through downloads on Android and Smart Devices from Google Play and IOS platforms, theKMOJ FM App is designed for the way people consume media today.  Don't be the one without the KMOJ App. Listeners can experience the ultimate convenience of having one app with two radio stations; blogs; KMOJ ... Read more

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A Virginia police officer who was already charged with felonies for shooting a fleeing suspect in the back faces more legal troubles for the incident. Deontrace Ward, 19, filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Portsmouth Officer Jeremy Durocher, alleging that the cop shot and injured him even though his own weapon was secured in his pant leg while he ran away from the cop, the Virginia Pilot reported. Ward admitted to committing a house burglary in ... Read more

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Officials and Referees Have An 'Unrelenting Fixation' With New Jersey Wrestler Who Was Forced To Cut Off His Locs Andrew Johnson, who wrestles for Buena High in Atlantic County, New Jersey, went viral in a video of him being forced to cut his hair. After national outrage aimed at referee Alan Maloney, who allegedly has a racist past, a new report says that Johnson is still being harassed. Johnson took a break from competing due to the ... Read more

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Donald Lee Reynolds was a pastor at High Plains Ministry in North Dakota. Over a 14-year period, he stole nearly $35,000 from his congregation. Now Reynolds is facing 10 years in prison. According to Grand Forks Herald, "A criminal complaint filed in late October alleges he stole $34,668. Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Bishop Terry Brandt of the Eastern North Dakota Synod in Fargo confirmed the document refers to funds allegedly stolen from the High Plains Ministry, ... Read more

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Marsai Martin-best known for her role on the hit show Black-ish-is going to hit a historic milestone in the entertainment industry. According to Pop Sugar, Martin is on track to become the youngest executive producer in Hollywood history. Martin, 14, stars alongside actresses Regina Hall and Issa Rae in the film Little, the news outlet writes. Aside from playing a lead role in the film, she led behind the camera as well; serving as executive ... Read more

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Black women are continuing to break major racial barriers in the realm of academia. According to the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education, Kimberly Mutcherson was recently selected to become the dean of Rutgers University's law school. Mutcherson's historic appointment is one of many firsts, the news outlet writes. She is the first woman, the first Black person and the first LGBT individual to serve in this role. Mutcherson started her journey at Rutgers 17 ... Read more

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Big Boi From Outkast Agreed To Perform With Travis Scott At The Super Bowl Countless musicians have reportedly turned down performing at the Super Bowl due to the NFL's ban on Colin Kaepernick. However, Travis Scott, Kylie Jenner's baby's father, was the lone Black artist to say yes. Now, another person has agreed: Big Boi from the legendary hip hop group Outkast. The NFL said in a statement that he has agreed to perform. Big Boi wrote on ... Read more

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