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EPISODE #156

Daily Briefing

What the Culture's Talking About

January 20, 2026 • 6 minutes • Hosted by Victoria

Today's Briefing

Episode #156

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About This Episode

Sis, the tea is piping hot. We’re deep diving into the "Another Tuskegee" warning and the audacity of that fried chicken lawsuit. Plus, major community love for Tuskegee.

Today's Highlights:

Tuskegee University mourns sudden tragic passing of 21-year-old student Jade Callwood.
Blavity delivers critical updates concerning federal student loan relief programs affecting Black borrowers.
The HBCU community grieves, sending strength and condolences to the entire Tuskegee family.
Victoria hosts the Blavity Daily Briefing, centering powerful stories on Black community impact.
An alarming safety recall announcement demands immediate action for crucial consumer protection.

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