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EPISODE #290

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June 3, 2026 • 6 minutes • Hosted by Victoria

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Episode #290

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About This Episode

We’re unpacking Louisiana’s voting rights fight and how Black midwives are suing for maternal care. Plus, level up your curl care! Stay informed on what impacts our community.

Today's Highlights:

Louisiana dismantles a newly created majority-Black congressional district, threatening equitable representation.
Sudden redistricting rollbacks signal increasingly fragile voting rights for Black Southern voters.
Voting rights advocates fight back after Louisiana strips away crucial Black political representation.
Louisiana's redistricting decision sparks nationwide concern over diminished Black voting power.
Black communities demand urgent organizing as lawmakers dismantle hard-won voting districts.

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