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EPISODE #175

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February 8, 2026 • 5 minutes • Hosted by Victoria

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Episode #175

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About This Episode

What happens when the system fails? We unpack the shocking fertility lawsuit. Plus, Tomi Adeyemi drops new literary fire, and we share a major health warning you need to know about.

Today's Highlights:

Blockbuster author Tomi Adeyemi releases highly anticipated new novel, *The Siren*, in September.
Black narratives redefine modern fantasy through Tomi Adeyemi’s African mythology world-building.
Tomi Adeyemi proves Black narratives are viable and central to modern cultural conversations.
Dive into the stories shaping Black culture, community conversations, and collective excellence today.
Stay tuned as the Blavity briefing addresses critical community health warnings impacting us today.

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