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EPISODE #143

Daily Briefing

What the Culture's Talking About

January 7, 2026 • 5 minutes • Hosted by Victoria

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Episode #143

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About This Episode

The tea is hot today: We unpack the tough McClurkin allegations and discuss who’s trying to revoke Raven's Black card. Plus, a major financial win for Detroit’s new mothers.

Today's Highlights:

Donnie McClurkin faces serious sexual assault lawsuit filed by his former personal assistant.
Blavity tracks serious legal allegations rocking the gospel world, providing necessary community updates.
New mothers secure crucial political wins affecting community resources and family well-being.
Engage in necessary conversations addressing serious allegations and political wins affecting us all.
Get your quick hit of urgent culture, news, and community conversation straight from Blavity.

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Black culture podcastBlavity Daily BriefingDaily Black newsBlack community conversationPodcast discoveryBlack news headlinesGospel news allegationsDonnie McClurkin lawsuitRaven-Symoné Black CardClaressa Shields anti-BlacknessMary J. Blige movie newsBlack entertainment updatesDetroit mayor Mary SheffieldQuick hit cultureBlack politics news

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