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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: JULY 28, 2026

1. Midterm Battles Heat Up at the 100-Day Mark

As the nation enters the final one-hundred-day stretch toward the November third midterm elections, control of both houses of Congress remains fiercely contested. Recent national polling indicates Democrats hold a slight advantage on generic ballots, while Republicans continue to gain leverage from newly redrawn congressional districts. Endorsements from President Trump remain a powerful force in Republican primary battles, setting up high-stakes legislative contests across key battleground states this fall.

2. Singer D4vd Ordered to Stand Trial for Murder

A Los Angeles judge has ruled that singer D4vd must stand trial for the murder, sexual abuse, and unlawful dismemberment of fourteen-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Following a five-day preliminary hearing, prosecutors presented extensive physical evidence and digital records alleging the musician killed the teenager after she threatened to expose their relationship. The twenty-one-year-old artist continues to be held without bail as district attorneys evaluate whether to formally seek the death penalty ahead of his August arraignment.

3. Strategic Guidance on Calculating Estimated Taxes

Financial expert Catrina M. Craft is advising growing business owners to stop relying on generic percentage formulas when calculating quarterly estimated taxes. Relying on standard rules of thumb often leads to overpaying and restricting vital business cash flow, or underpaying and facing steep Internal Revenue Service penalties. Craft emphasizes that accurate quarterly tax planning must reflect an enterprise's unique profitability, corporate entity structure, owner compensation, and available deductions.

4. Dwyane Wade Honored in Hometown Street Renaming

NBA legend and three-time champion Dwyane Wade has received a permanent honor in his hometown of Robbins, Illinois. Local leaders officially renamed the street where the thirteen-time All-Star grew up, unveiling new signage designating South Claire Boulevard as Dwyane Wade Boulevard. Wade celebrated the ceremony alongside community members, dedicating the tribute to inspiring the next generation of youth playing on local basketball courts.

5. Know Our History: The 1917 Silent Protest Parade

Today marks the anniversary of the historic NAACP Silent Protest Parade, held along Fifth Avenue in New York City on July 28, 1917. Organized by civil rights leader James Weldon Johnson following the tragic East St. Louis Race Riot, nearly ten thousand Black men, women, and children marched in complete silence to muffled drums. As the first major public demonstration of its kind in American history, the historic march served as a powerful national outcry against racial violence, lynchings, and systemic oppression.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: JULY 28, 2026
1. Midterm Battles Heat Up at the 100-Day Mark
As the nation enters the final one-hundred-day stretch toward the November third midterm elections, control of both houses of Congress remains fiercely contested. Recent national polling indicates Democrats hold a slight advantage on generic ballots, while Republicans continue to gain leverage from newly redrawn congressional districts. Endorsements from President Trump remain a powerful force in Republican primary battles, setting up high-stakes legislative contests across key battleground states this fall.
2. Singer D4vd Ordered to Stand Trial for Murder
A Los Angeles judge has ruled that singer D4vd must stand trial for the murder, sexual abuse, and unlawful dismemberment of fourteen-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Following a five-day preliminary hearing, prosecutors presented extensive physical evidence and digital records alleging the musician killed the teenager after she threatened to expose their relationship. The twenty-one-year-old artist continues to be held without bail as district attorneys evaluate whether to formally seek the death penalty ahead of his August arraignment.
3. Strategic Guidance on Calculating Estimated Taxes
Financial expert Catrina M. Craft is advising growing business owners to stop relying on generic percentage formulas when calculating quarterly estimated taxes. Relying on standard rules of thumb often leads to overpaying and restricting vital business cash flow, or underpaying and facing steep Internal Revenue Service penalties. Craft emphasizes that accurate quarterly tax planning must reflect an enterprise's unique profitability, corporate entity structure, owner compensation, and available deductions.
4. Dwyane Wade Honored in Hometown Street Renaming
NBA legend and three-time champion Dwyane Wade has received a permanent honor in his hometown of Robbins, Illinois. Local leaders officially renamed the street where the thirteen-time All-Star grew up, unveiling new signage designating South Claire Boulevard as Dwyane Wade Boulevard. Wade celebrated the ceremony alongside community members, dedicating the tribute to inspiring the next generation of youth playing on local basketball courts.
5. Know Our History: The 1917 Silent Protest Parade
Today marks the anniversary of the historic NAACP Silent Protest Parade, held along Fifth Avenue in New York City on July 28, 1917. Organized by civil rights leader James Weldon Johnson following the tragic East St. Louis Race Riot, nearly ten thousand Black men, women, and children marched in complete silence to muffled drums. As the first major public demonstration of its kind in American history, the historic march served as a powerful national outcry against racial violence, lynchings, and systemic oppression.

From HaHa’s to Aha’s is a podcast brought to you by two industry legends, radio
veteran Sybil Wilkes and entertainment executive extraordinaire, Stephen Hill.  
Sybil and Stephen Hill met over 25 years ago when Stephen was the executive
producer for the Tom Joyner Morning show.  From there, a friendship developed
that has span decades and endured trials, triumphs and celebrations.   For the
past 22 years the two friends come together for a time to connect, share, get
checked and have fun.   During this time, they regularly have “Roundtable Table”
discussions where they openly and honestly share their lives experiences, hopes
and dreams from the previous years.  

This podcast will cover a myriad of discussions from politics, to health, to
entertainment, to love, to sex, to the orthodox and unorthodox way of thinking
and living.   Sybil and Stephen will open the discussion to celebrities, people of
interest and regular everyday people.

From HaHa&rsquo;s to Aha&rsquo;s is a podcast brought to you by two industry legends, radio veteran Sybil Wilkes and entertainment executive extraordinaire, Stephen Hill. &nbsp; Sybil and Stephen Hill met over 25 years ago when Stephen was the executive producer for the Tom Joyner Morning show. &nbsp;From there, a friendship developed that has span decades and endured trials, triumphs and celebrations. &nbsp; For the past 22 years the two friends come together for a time to connect, share, get checked and have fun. &nbsp; During this time, they regularly have &ldquo;Roundtable Table&rdquo; discussions where they openly and honestly share their lives experiences, hopes and dreams from the previous years. &nbsp;
This podcast will cover a myriad of discussions from politics, to health, to entertainment, to love, to sex, to the orthodox and unorthodox way of thinking and living. &nbsp; Sybil and Stephen will open the discussion to celebrities, people of interest and regular everyday people.

From Ha Ha's to Aha's

Reach Media, the leading African-American Network now brings you one of the most trusted voices in the African-American community—Sybil Wilkes. Here to spread knowledge and information on the subjects and topics that matter most to us, her podcast hits home and raises the conscience of our community. Sybil Wilkes gives you a clear concise breakdown of everything that you need to keep you informed and empowered!

Reach Media, the leading African-American Network now brings you one of the most trusted voices in the African-American community&mdash;Sybil Wilkes. Here to spread knowledge and information on the subjects and topics that matter most to us, her podcast hits home and raises the conscience of our community. Sybil Wilkes gives you a clear concise breakdown of everything that you need to keep you informed and&nbsp;empowered!

The Sybil Wilkes Podcast

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: JULY 28, 2026

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