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EPISODE #139

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January 3, 2026 • 6 minutes • Hosted by Victoria

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Episode #139

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Tichina Arnold dropped receipts on the *Martin* colorism claims—we unpack the legacy. Plus, the fight over the Black Soldiers Memorial and how to hit urgent care with no coverage.

Today's Highlights:

Tichina Arnold pushes back on claims regarding colorism in the iconic *Martin* sitcom.
Ari Lennox sparks crucial colorism discussion concerning Pam's representation on the classic show.
The *Martin* show legacy confronts new colorism commentary dominating current cultural timelines.
Arnold clarifies Pam’s jokes targeted general appearance, not explicitly her darker skin tone.
Black culture debates whether nineties sitcom jokes constitute racially charged colorism representation.

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Blavity Daily BriefingBlack culture podcastDaily culture newsMartin show commentaryBlack news briefingTichina Arnold MartinBlack celebrity newsCultural commentary showAri Lennox colorismPodcast discovery BlackBlack entertainment newsJill Scott new musicBlack sitcom legacyYahya Abdul-Mateen IIEssence Atkins

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