The Sheletta Show

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Voter fraud and suppression Nov 21, 2020

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Award winning Chicago Tribune columnist Dahleen Glanton pens a new column explaining the difference between the fantasies of voter fraud and the realities of voter suppression on The Sheletta Show.

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Kenosha Shooter Makes Bail Nov 21, 2020

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Sheletta saw Deneen Smith's story in the Kenosha News about My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell had bailing out accused double murderer Kyle Rittenhouse, she invited the reporter on the show to explain how it all went down.

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WCCO Radio partners with Urban League Nov 21, 2020

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In order to help amplify voices in the Black community, WCCO is partnering with the Urban League Twin Cities to promote the work they're doing in Minnesota. Sheletta chats with the organizers of their annual Unity Ball coming up in a few weeks.

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Mark Freie Nov 09, 2020

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Sheletta and reporter Mark Freie from the WCCO Radio newsroom talk about the contribution of many nameless Black women political pioneers who paved the way for Kamala Harris to live in this moment including the Mother of Minnesota's Civil Rights Movement, Dr. Josie Johnson.

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Exavier Pope Nov 09, 2020

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Attorney and social media influencer Exavier Pope says Black voters must make demands and hold the President and Vice President Elect to all the promises they made to communities of color during the campaign.

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Dr. Yohuru Williams Nov 09, 2020

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University of St. Thomas professor Dr. Yohuru Williams talks about the need for Amerians embracing civility and working to build bridges after a contentious election.

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Chuck Culpepper Nov 09, 2020

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While Senator Kamala Harris is making history in politics, another Black woman is doing the same in sports as the first SEC athletic director who is an African American female.

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Atlanta Journal Constitution reporter Tia Mitchell Nov 09, 2020

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Atlanta Journal Constitution Washington Correspondent Tia Mitchell talked about the important role Stacey Abrahms played in flipping Georgia and how John Lewis' legacy also had an impact on voter turnout.

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Washington Post Reporter Vanessa Williams Nov 09, 2020

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Washington Post national reporter talks about the election results after Joe Biden was declared President Elect and the impact Vice President Elect Kamala Harris has on the future of Black women in politics.

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Sugar, Spice, and Discipline Oct 05, 2020

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Recent reforms are addressing different disciplining measures in schools when it comes to boys. But what about girls? New York Times writer Erica L. Green explains her story focusing on this topic.

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