Ron Thompson

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A new Smithsonian exhibition that celebrates Apollo Theater’s 75th anniversary opens April 23rd. The exhibition “Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing: How the Apollo Theater Shaped American Entertainment” explores the theater’s impact on American popular culture, tracing its history from its origins as a segregated burlesque hall to its starring role at the center of […]

Prince George’s County Police Chief Roberto Hylton joins Bernie McCain to discuss the University of Maryland incident involving officers and students following the University of Maryland basketball team victory over Duke this year. two officers were suspended after a video showed police repeatedly striking a student with batons.

Maryland Comptroller Pete Franchot joins Bernie McCain today at 4pm eastern to talk about the importance of filing your income tax today. Peter Franchot was elected Maryland’s 33rd Comptroller on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2006. Prior to his election to statewide office, Peter served 20 years in the Maryland General Assembly, representing the residents of Montgomery […]

Join Bernie McCain at 4:30pm eastern when he talks to Fletcher Gill about the first annual Putts fore Mutts golf tournament, Saturday April 24, 2010, 1pm at Worthington Manor in Urbana, Maryland. This Captain’s choice scramble tournament is $180 per individual or $600 for a foursome. The proceeds support the Fletcher Gill fund raising efforts […]

Wright On The Edge sisters Wendy and Laura Wright sit in for Bernie McCain this afternoon from 3-7pm. The show “Wright On The Edge” is heard Saturdays from 1-3pm on WOL. Wendy has been hosting the show with sister Lee Ann. Today Laura gives us a taste of what to look forward to this weekend. […]

Join sisters Wendy and Lee Ann for a discussion on hot topics. Have we really seen the change President Obama talked about in his campaign? Are the elderly in your life a blessing or a burden? What do you think about gay marriage? Should it be allowed in DC? MD? VA? Plus, a special guest […]

Join Bernie McCain Wednesday March 10th at 6pm for a profound interview with Letita Ellis, author of The Revelation Of A Woman. In this interview renowned author, Letitia Ellis will discuss how the power of positive thinking and connection to the Universe can create positive results in every area of your life. Understanding the Universe […]

VIA:  NewsOne.Com On Friday, President Obama signed a renewal of the executive order that assists historically black colleges.  While the executive order itself follows the form of orders in previous administrations, the head of the Obama administration’s effort for the colleges said that the executive order would set off a change in philosophy on how […]

VIA NEWS ONE: WASHINGTON — A White House aide says Desiree Rogers is resigning her post as social secretary, effective sometime next month. Rogers recently came under criticism for her handling of the administration’s first state dinner. A celebrity-seeking couple from northern Virginia got into the exclusive Nov. 24 affair on the South Lawn without […]