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EPISODE #237

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April 11, 2026 • 6 minutes • Hosted by Victoria

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Episode #237

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About This Episode

We’re breaking down Angel Reese’s move to the A, the fight for our mail-in ballots, and MacKenzie Scott’s $1B HBCU flex. Get the facts on the stories impacting our community and our future.

Today's Highlights:

Civil rights groups sue Donald Trump over mail-in ballot orders targeting Black voters.
Advocates fight back against high-stakes power grabs aimed at suppressing the Black vote.
New legal battles erupt to protect mail-in ballot access for voters in battleground states.
Major WNBA personnel moves highlight the evolving power of Black women in professional sports.
Community leaders organize to challenge restrictive voting measures before the upcoming high-stakes election.

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