Daily Briefing
What the Culture's Talking About
February 12, 2026 • 7 minutes • Hosted by Victoria
Today's Briefing
Episode #179
About This Episode
Jasmine Crockett claps back on ICE’s roots, we explore where Black folks are moving, and why FAMU edited 'Black' out of BHM flyers. Get the news that actually impacts the culture.
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