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EPISODE #174

Daily Briefing

What the Culture's Talking About

February 7, 2026 • 5 minutes • Hosted by Victoria

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Episode #174

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About This Episode

They tried to hide the truth about Medgar Evers. We unpack that historical mess, discuss the culture's tragic loss, and celebrate Teyana Taylor’s big director energy.

Today's Highlights:

NPS debates removing "racist" label for Medgar Evers' historical killer.
National Park Service removes and quickly returns Evers civil rights history brochures.
Blavity Briefing analyzes concerning attempts to sanitize Civil Rights era history.
Blavity unpacks heavy news directly impacting community politics and justice narratives.
Tune in for massive wins celebrating Black cultural achievements in entertainment.

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