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EPISODE #144

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January 8, 2026 • 5 minutes • Hosted by Victoria

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Episode #144

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About This Episode

Rep. Jasmine Crockett is clocking the racism. We serve the tea on Tyler Perry's drama and unpack Mary J. Blige's major legal win. Meet the 7'1" queen changing WBB history.

Today's Highlights:

Congresswoman Crockett powerfully calls out the racist, disrespectful attacks Black women in leadership face.
Black women leaders face unique, racialized disrespect; Crockett’s immediate stand fuels community defense.
Essential news download covers major legal wins and groundbreaking sports achievements impacting the community.
Blavity Briefing delivers intense political confrontations shaping Black community policy and power dynamics today.
Stay locked into crucial Black culture news and political updates that matter most right now.

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Black culture podcastBlavity Daily BriefingBlack news and politicsAfrican American current eventsDaily news briefingBlack celebrity newsTyler Perry dramaJasmine Crockett controversyKelly Rowland Method Man movieMary J Blige legal updateBlack entertainment podcastBlack social justice newsAll The Queen’s Men dramaWunmi Mosaku SAGBlack athletes news

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