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I recently had the pleasure of sitting down for a NOC Exclusive interview with Director, Dante Lam, behind the CMC Pictures film The Rescue, starring Taiwanese actor Eddie Peng! Boasting one of the biggest budgets ever for a Chinese film at $100 million, the stunt- and pyrotechnic-filled spectacle features an A-list Hollywood production team that […]
By Essence ·January 6, 2021January 6, 2021
Supporters of President Trump have stormed the Capitol building as lawmakers counted the votes from November 3 presidential election.
Trump supporters have taken the Senate floor https://t.co/Cmq3tYBrU9
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) January 6, 2021According to CNN, one woman has been shot.
According to a 2:12 pm tweet from NBC news reporter Frank Thorp, the mob is currently on the floor of the Senate. Congressmen and women are hiding behind furniture as they shelter in place. There was a request made for the deployment of the National Guard and as of 3:37 pm EST, it has been approved.
I just talked to CJCS Chairman Mark Milley. National Guard troops have been approved. They are already in coordination with DC law enforcement in order to restore order. Army Secretary McCarthy confirmed the same to House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith.
— Rep. Elissa Slotkin (@RepSlotkin) January 6, 2021“I just talked to the [Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff] Mark Milley,” U.S. rep Elissa Slotkin wrote on Twitter. “They are already in coordination with DC law enforcement in order to restore order. Army Secretary McCarthy confirmed the same to House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith.”
UNITED STATES – JANUARY 6: Rep. Lou Correa, D-Calif., and other members take cover as protesters attempt to disrupt the joint session of Congress to certify the Electoral College vote on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)
Supporters of US President Donald Trump protest inside the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, in Washington, DC. – Demonstrators breeched security and entered the Capitol as Congress debated the a 2020 presidential election Electoral Vote Certification. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP) (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)This come after hours after Democratic candidates Reverend Raphael Warnock, who will be Georgia’s first Black Senator, and Jon Ossoff, won their respective races in a runoff election held in Georgia on January 5. This was an important win for Democrats, as the Senate will now be split 50-50 between Republicans and Democrats. Additionally, Republican Senator Mitch McConnell will step down as the majority leader of the Senate.
Cops are taking selfies with the terrorists. pic.twitter.com/EjkQ83h1p2
— Timothy Burke (@bubbaprog) January 6, 2021As city officials prepare for the continued violence, Washington D.C. has announced a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am.
President Trump has spoken about the storming via Twitter. “I am asking for everyone at the U.S. Capitol to remain peaceful. No violence! Remember, WE [a presumed reference to Republicans] are the Party of Law & Order.” He then added, “[R]espect the Law and our great men and women in Blue. Thank you!”
I am asking for everyone at the U.S. Capitol to remain peaceful. No violence! Remember, WE are the Party of Law & Order – respect the Law and our great men and women in Blue. Thank you!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 6, 2021This story will be updated as new details emerge.
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By Essence ·January 6, 2021January 6, 2021
A new bundle of joy is on the way for Fantasia and her husband Kendall Taylor. To celebrate this exciting milestone, the couple gathered their kids at home for a gender reveal complete with fireworks that lit the sky pink. That’s right – they’re having a girl! Though their family and friends weren’t able to travel for the big stunt, the Taylors made sure the surprise was captured on Zoom so their tribes can watch the action in real-time.
Fantasia confirmed her baby’s gender in an Instagram post, sharing an image of a cartoon baby girl sitting on top of balloons. “It’s A Girl,” read the short and sweet caption.
A post shared by Fantasia Taylor (@tasiasword)
The new baby girl will be joining a beautiful blended family who can’t wait to meet her. Fantasia has two children from previous relationships (Dallas Xavier, 8, and Zion Quari, 19) and Taylor has a son named Treyshaun along with two grandsons.
Back when they first announced their pregnancy in November 2020, Fantasia and Taylor opened up about their struggles to conceive. The “Bittersweet” singer shared that her doctors told her the chances of getting pregnant were slim since her fallopian tubes were closed. During one of their weekly Instagram lives, Fantasia referenced the story of Rachel in the Bible, and said her consistent prayers lead to a miracle. “Keep trying and you will conceive,” she said, standing up to reveal her growing baby bump.
BIG announcement 
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Congratulations to the happy couple on their new blessing!
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