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The Day Stokely Carmichael Changed the Movement

📝 Megaphone Episode Description On this day in 1966, Stokely Carmichael changed the course of the civil rights movement with two words: “Black Power.…

4 days, 15 hours ago

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Poll Shows Growing Frustration Among Black Voters

A new Emerson College poll offers a snapshot of Black political sentiment heading into the 2026 midterm elections. Rising unemployment, workforce dec…

4 days, 15 hours ago

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Trump Threat Looms Over D.C. Mayoral Race

Voters in Washington, D.C., are choosing a new mayor for the first time in more than a decade, but the election has taken on national significance. P…

4 days, 21 hours ago

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Trump Declares Iran War Over as Talks Continue

Episode 2524

President Donald Trump declared that the war with Iran is over following the announcement of a new peace framework. While negotiators are preparing f…

5 days, 18 hours ago

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#OTD in 1877: Henry Ossian Flipper Graduates From West Point

Episode 2523

Henry Ossian Flipper made history on June 14, 1877, when he became the first African American to graduate from the United States Military Academy at …

5 days, 19 hours ago

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UFC Fighter Faces Backlash Over Michelle Obama Remark

Episode 2522

Heavyweight fighter Josh Hokit is facing backlash after making a false claim about former first lady Michelle Obama during a post-fight interview at …

5 days, 20 hours ago

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Marc Morial Warns of Black Jobs Crisis

Episode 2521

National Urban League President and CEO Marc Morial is sounding the alarm over rising Black unemployment, which he says has climbed significantly ove…

1 week, 1 day ago

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#OTD in 1991: Michael Jordan Wins First NBA Title

Episode 2520

On June 12, 1991, Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls captured their first NBA championship by defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals. T…

1 week, 1 day ago

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Americans Face Another Inflation Surge

Episode 2519

Inflation hit a three-year high as energy, gasoline and food prices continued to rise, according to new Department of Labor data. The latest numbers …

1 week, 2 days ago

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Floyd Norman to Receive Honorary Oscar

Episode 2518

Floyd Norman, Disney’s first Black animator, will receive an Honorary Oscar at the 2026 Governors Awards. Over a 65-year career, Norman helped shape …

1 week, 2 days ago

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