On Amanda Seales' podcast "Black Joy Friday," the host celebrates stories of Black Joy, including recent events such as the unveiling of a statue honoring Mamie Till Mobley in Illinois, Kendrick Lamar making history, and a New Orleans high school student receiving $9 million in scholarships.

The episode also includes an interview with Roy Wood Jr., who recently hosted the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

FOLLOW ALONG AS WE COVER:

(04:49) Statue Honoring Mamie Till-Mobley Unveiled In Illinois

(10:08) Mental Health Check In / Mental Health Awareness Month

(12:22) PSA: Public Seales Announcement

(15:29) Check The VM 1

(17:39) KENDRICK LAMAR MAKES HISTORY AND DESTROYS DRAKE’S RECORD.

(20:29) THE PEOPLE VS

(24:21) THINGS I LEARNED THIS WEEK …

(27:48) Check The VM 2

(31:08) WITH $ 9 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIP OFFERS, NOLA HIGH SCHOOLER BREAKS GUINNESS

(33:25) ROY WOOD JR INTERVIEW

(62:03) ROY WOOD JR FOR THE RECORD 

(71:12) Check The VM 3

(75:21) Barbie’s Racial Justice Dolls Continue Mattel's Path Toward Representation

(80:20) BET Kicked Off A Poll On May 1st Asking Who Is The Greatest Rap Crew Of All Time.  Who Do You Think The Title Belongs To?

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