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EPISODE #179

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February 12, 2026 • 7 minutes • Hosted by Victoria

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Episode #179

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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.

Today's Highlights:

Jasmine Crockett defends her comparison between ICE and historical slave patrols during hearings.
Representative Crockett refuses to back down while challenging the systemic roots of policing.
New reports track significant shifts in where Black communities are choosing to settle today.
Washington political firestorms emphasize the ongoing struggle for community representation in modern policy.
Crockett sparks debate by linking current immigration enforcement to the legacy of slavery.

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Blavity Daily BriefingBlack news podcastJasmine CrockettBlack culture newsFAMUBlack History MonthTyler PerryEva MarcilleTyler LepleyAriana DeBoseBlack community demographicsHBCU newsAfrican American politicsDaily news briefingBlack entertainment news

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