Blavity Daily Briefing
What the Culture's Talking About
August 12, 2026 • 6 minutes • Hosted by Victoria
Today's Briefing
Episode #360
About This Episode
Victoria unpacks bias in Iowa schools, justice for FL teen Judah Everage, and attacks on Fed Governor Lisa Cook. Tap in to see how we hold these systems accountable for our community.
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Black And Disabled Students Are Arrested At Higher Rates By Iowa School Resource Officers: Report
A new report from the American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa (ACLU of Iowa) found that Black students and students with disabilities are more likely to be arrested or referred to law enforcement at disproportionately high rates by school resource officers across the state.
Florida Teen Judah Everage’s Arm Broken During Mistaken Takedown By Officer
The family of a 15-year-old in Florida is seeking answers after he suffered a broken arm during a mistaken police takedown.
Trump Still Trying To Fire Federal Reserve Board’s Lisa Cook Despite Supreme Court Order
Despite being protected by a recent Supreme Court ruling protecting her position, the only Black woman on the Federal Reserve Board is still being targeted for removal by Trump.