The Amanda Seales Show

Today on The Amanda Seales Show, we delve into pressing issues of accountability in law enforcement and the ongoing fight against corruption. We also examine universities like Duke taking steps that some perceive as exacerbating the false narrative of reverse racism. Our big up let down segment highlights concerns surrounding a highway, a runway, and a track lane. Plus, we explore the diverse spectrum of black experiences and bring you the word of the day.

In our Blackurate News segment, we discuss the tragic death of 26-year-old Dexter Reed at the hands of Chicago police, raising questions about excessive use of force. Additionally, we shed light on global events like the anniversary of the Chibok schoolgirls kidnapping in Nigeria. 

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(03:01) - Week/Weekend Recap

We continue to fight for accountability when it comes to corrupt law enforcement.

Duke and other universities are taking the reverse racism lie to another level.

Our Big Up Let Down involves a highway, a runway, and a track lane.

How black do we feel today? We’re gonna let you know, and of course, we’ve got our Word of the Day.

(08:35) - 60 Second Headlines

Story 1: 26-year-old Dexter Reed was shot and killed by Chicago police officers during a traffic stop.

(09:09) - Black Around the World

Story 1: This week marks ten years since 276 mostly Christian female students were kidnapped by the Islamic terrorist group Boko Haram from the Government Girls Secondary School at the town of Chibok in Nigeria.

(14:13) - 60 Sec Headlines

Story 1: “Now is the time for maximum restraint.” That was the warning issued by the Secretary-General during an emergency meeting of the U-N Security Council.

Story 2: The FBI has opened a criminal investigation into the Baltimore bridge collapse. According to reports, authorities are investigating the moments that lead up to the cargo ship crashing into one of the bridge's support pillars.

Story 3: A Texas judge is scheduled to hear arguments regarding rapper Travis Scott's request to be dismissed from a lawsuit related to the deadly 2021 Astroworld Festival.

(17:58) - Caller (How should OJ Simpson be remembered?)

(21:11) - We Up, We Up, We Up! On this day, April 15th, 1947, Jackie Robinson made history as the first African American player in Major League Baseball, breaking the sport's color barrier at age 28.

(23:40) - Blackurate News

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Story 1: Duke University is discontinuing its “Reginaldo Howard Memorial Scholarship Program,” which was established in 1979 for "top applicants of African descent."

(30:03) - Sports/Pop Culture

Story 2: Drake drops a new diss track and claps back at all his haters, including Kendrick, Metro Booming, and Rick Ross.

(34:16) - Big Up, Let Down

It’s The Amanda Seales Show! I’m Amanda Seales… And now it’s time for!... The Big Up, Let Down.

Big Up - Goes to the sun for making it the perfect day to protest against genocide. Yesterday was a global day of protest against the genocide in Gaza, and that's exactly what people did.

Let Down - The letdown goes to the apparent fabric shortage at the Nike factory. Nike dropped its Olympic women's track and field outfits, and the ladies are not feeling it, calling it too revealing and sexist.

(37:31) - Caller

(38:32) - We Up, We Up, We Up!!

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On this day, April 16, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. wrote what became known as his Letter from the Birmingham Jail.

(41:52) - Blackurate News

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Story 1: The Rev. Al Sharpton criticized pro-Palestinian demonstrators who disrupted House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries during a speech at the National Action Network convention. Take a listen.

(45:49) - How Black Do You Feel

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Right now, I need to check in with my people and find out how black they are feeling today.

(49:20) - Caller

(52:34) - The Word of the Day is: Tawdry

(54:38) - Politicians Say the Darndest Things

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It's been 10 years since 276 students were kidnapped from a school in Nigeria. Amanda shares more about what happened and Amanda's experience going to a rally to protest and raise awareness. Learn more about this, the war in Sudan, and more Global News Around The World

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The Rev. Al Sharpton criticized pro-Palestinian demonstrators who disrupted House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries during a speech at the National Action Network convention. Take a listen to what happened and Amanda Seales breaking down  what it all means. 

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Big up - goes to the sun for making it the perfect day to protest against genocide. Yesterday was a global day of protest against the genocide in Gaza, and that's exactly what people did.

Let down - the letdown goes to the apparent fabric shortage at the Nike factory.

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In this episode, Amanda Seales and the crew dive into headlines ranging from a former president facing an unprecedented criminal trial in NYC to discussions surrounding OJ Simpson's legacy, and Meg Thee Stallion's new social media challenge. The Big Up Let Down segment features a little rapper, a little ball player, and a little monument.

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(03:01) - Week/weekend recap

(08:35) - 60 second headlines

Story 1: This weekend, Iran launched more than 300 missiles and drones toward Israel.

Story 2: Ever since Diddy was accused of sexual assault multiple times, his businesses continue to take a hit.

Story 3: We’re remembering the life and legacy of Rico Wade.

Story 4: Nebraska lawmakers overwhelmingly passed a law to allow people who have been convicted of felonies to be able to vote immediately after completing their sentence and probation.

(13:26) - Favorite OutKast/Rico Wade song

(15:23) - Introduction - The Amanda Seales Show and Happy Birthday To These Icons

(18:23) - Blackurate News: A bill mandating age-appropriate firearms safety training in Tennessee schools awaits Gov. Bill Lee's signature.

(23:53) - Pop culture: A woman recently went viral for begging the question, has the Megan The Stallion challenge gone too far? Take a listen.

(28:54) - Big up, let down

Big up - Lil Uzi Vert just served Coachella with some fierce voguing during his performance of their new song The Way Life Goes.

Let down - Goes to whoever is in charge of the budget for the Philadelphia Seventy Sixers legends statues.

(31:46) - Caller phonelines are open

(33:07) - We up, we up, we up!! On this day, April 15th, 1947, Jackie Robinson made history as the first African American player in Major League Baseball, breaking the sport's color barrier at age 28.

(35:13) - Blackurate News: Many local election offices are seeing a lot of people leave their jobs before the 2024 presidential election.

(39:17) - Group chat topic of the week: OJ Simpson

(44:24) - Small doses segment

(48:59) - Caller phonelines are open

(50:39) - He word for the day….

(52:33) - Politicians say the darndest things

(55:01) - Show close

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Amanda Seales invites Ashley Allison to the show to give more context around her take on OJ Simpson and why it ended up going viral on social and across television networks.

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Big Up: Lil Uzi Vert did some fierce voguing during his performance at Coachella

Let Down: The 76ers premiered a statue of Allen Iverson in Philadelphia. Did they get it wrong?

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Is the "Wanna Be Challenge" from Glorilla and Meg's song gone too far? Amanda Seales and the crew share a clip that's gone viral of a woman saying enough is enough. Listen to the full clip and hear Amanda Seales's response.

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From saving snails and ending homelessness, Amanda Seales and the crew are bringing you stories of Black Joy from all around the world. Amanda gives a special tribute to DJ Mister Cee the Finisher, Chaunté Wayans gives us the soundtrack to her life, and we learn about a Black woman who recently became the first Black woman to join the USA’s National Hockey Team.

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(02:14) – Black Joy

(04:06) - Word game

(09:49) - PSA: Public Seales Announcement

(11:31) - Check the VM

(14:17) - Intro w/ bdays

(17:09) - Black joy story #2

(18:58) - Watch don’t watch

(23:35) - Things I learned this week …

(26:10) - Check the VM

(30:02) - Intro w/ on this day

(32:13) - Black joy story #3

(34:13) - For the record

(38:38) - For the record

(44:26) - Check the VM

(47:17) - Intro - Word of the day

(48:49) - The Blackspin – Dedicated to DJ Mister Cee the Finisher

(51:44) - Outro – Show close

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Laila Edwards joins team USA at world championship as the first Black woman to do so. Learn more about this milestone accomplishment for the Black community

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