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Amanda and the crew dive into the complexities of race, identity, and social justice. She discusses Don Lemon's controversial remarks on diversity, the tragic death of Frank E. Tyson in police custody, and the celebration of Black superheroes on National Superhero Day. Amidst the discussions, Amanda highlights a heartwarming story of Ashanti Tuggles, a Black hairstylist, who sewed an AirTag into her cousin's braids for added safety during her solo trip to Mexico. However, the episode takes a somber turn as Amanda addresses the alarming case of a Baltimore principal falsely accused of racism, shedding light on the prevalence of racial prejudice. As always, listeners are encouraged to engage in open dialogue during the Voting and Venting segment, offering a platform to voice their concerns and opinions on pressing societal issues.
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FOLLOW ALONG AS WE COVER:
(02:30) - Pop Culture: On a recent visit to Bill Maher's show (Real Time), Don Lemon said this regarding DEI in media. Audio.
(07:48) - Voting and Venting: It’s time for – Voting and Venting! This is your opportunity (and mine) to vent about anything related to voting– contemplating who should get your vote?
(10:10) - 60 Second Headlines
Story 1: The Minneapolis City Council has agreed to pay a $150,000 settlement to Donald Williams.
Story 2: Three women have been diagnosed with HIV after getting “vampire facials” at an unlicensed medical spa in New Mexico.
Story 3: Gabby Douglas is back! Nearly 8 years after she helped lead the Team USA to the gold at the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro, she made her return to competitive gymnastics at the American Classic in Katy, Texas.
Story 4: After President Biden signed a bill that includes banning Tik Tok if there’s not a change in ownership, Soulja Boy is offering to purchase the popular app.
(14:07) - Caller Phone Lines Are Open
(16:52) - We Up, We Up, We Up!
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(19:05) - Blackurate News: An Ohio man by the name of Frank E. Tyson died in police custody on April 18 after being arrested by Canton police officers.
(23:10) - Pop Culture: Sunday was National Superhero Day, and I wanna shout out all of our Black superheroes, both real and fictional.
(27:08) - Big Up, Let Down
Big Up - Goes to Black Women Surveillance Specialist. Ashanti Tuggles, a Black hairstylist, sewed an AirTag into her cousin's braids before her solo trip to Mexico.
Let Down - Bad Racist: A Baltimore principal found himself in hot water after someone dropped a supposed voice recording of him spewing racist nonsense. But was it real or ai?
(30:03) - Caller Phone Lines Are Open
(32:50) - On this day back in 1963: The Bristol Bus Boycott began… It was inspired by the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
(34:38) - Pop Culture: The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations has sanctioned the upcoming professional fight between YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul and former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson.
(38:11) - How Black Do You Feel
(41:15) - Caller Phone Lines Are Open
(43:55) - The Word of the Day is:
(45:46) - Politicians Say the Darndest Things
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