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This episode revisits the historic 1995 Million Man March — a moment that brought hundreds of thousands of Black men to Washington, D.C., in a collective call for justice, accountability, and healing. Featuring reflections on its enduring legacy and the leaders who shaped it.

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The U.S. passport isn’t what it used to be. For the first time, America has slipped out of the top 10 in global travel rankings — landing at No. 12, tied with Malaysia and just ahead of Romania. The latest Henley & Partners Passport Index shows a continued decline from the days when the U.S. held the top spot.

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The Mary Fields Horse & Heritage Museum in Connecticut is now open — the nation’s first museum dedicated to Black equestrian history. Named after “Stagecoach Mary” Fields, the first Black woman to work for the U.S. Postal Service, the museum highlights her fearless legacy and the long-overlooked contributions of Black cowboys and horse culture in America.

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The U.S. Supreme Court hears Louisiana v. Callais, a major case challenging Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. At stake is the future of Black voter representation and fair redistricting.

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More than 30 media outlets, including Fox News, CNN, The Associated Press, and The New York Times, are rejecting the Pentagon’s new press rules. The policy allows the Defense Department to revoke credentials for publishing information not cleared for release — even if unclassified. Journalists say it threatens the First Amendment and government transparency.

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A new Economist/YouGov poll finds that most Americans believe the nation is heading in the wrong direction as the government shutdown stretches into its third week. Majorities of white, Black, and Hispanic respondents say they’re dissatisfied with how President Donald Trump and Congress have handled the crisis.

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The Trump administration’s mass firings have hit the Education Department hard — leaving millions of students with disabilities at risk as oversight and enforcement stall. Advocates warn the move could cripple the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the landmark law protecting every child’s right to a free, appropriate education.

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Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a Black transgender woman and revolutionary LGBTQ+ leader, has died at 78. Over five decades, she fought for the rights and survival of trans people — especially Black trans women, incarcerated trans women, and those facing police brutality. Her legacy shaped the modern LGBTQ+ movement and inspired generations to follow.

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The government shutdown reaches Day 13 with no end in sight. Speaker Mike Johnson stands firm against negotiations over health care funding as thousands of federal workers face furloughs and firings. Vice President J.D. Vance calls the cuts painful but necessary, while Democrats push to protect Affordable Care Act subsidies.

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As Christian nationalism grows under President Donald Trump’s second term, Rev. Quardricos Driskell of Beulah Baptist Church says the Black church must amplify its moral and social voice. He calls for new strategies to engage younger generations and confront injustice both online and in the streets.

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