The Amanda Seales Show

On the eve of their Sweet 16 matchup, a Los Angeles Times article by Ben Bolch labeled the UCLA Bruins as "America’s Sweethearts" and the LSU Tigers as "basketball villains" and "dirty debutantes."

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Big up - goes to Ernie Hudson’s genes. He’s 78 years old, a 2-time cancer survivor.

Let down - goes to Tyrese’s phone carrier for giving this man more data.

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Stay up to date on Black people around the world with this segment on The Amanda Seales Show.

A bill that would stop discrimination against people based on their hair texture, color, and style is advancing in France. It passed the National Assembly but could face steeper challenges in the Senate.

President of Dominica of Congo appoints it's first femail Prime Minister.

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Starting with a spotlight on Tennessee Republicans and HBCUs, Amanda Seales provides an update on the controversy surrounding the replacement of the Tennessee State University board of trustees. Next, we explore stories ranging from Crystal Mason's acquittal in a voting conviction case to the legacy of Louis Gossett Junior, the first Black man to win a Supporting Actor Oscar. Witness the power of redemption as Reverend Al Sharpton rebaptizes New York City Mayor Eric Adams and 11 detainees on Rikers Island.

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(3:27) - Blackurate News: The Tennessee House of Representatives voted to replace the entire Tennessee State University Board of Trustees citing “financial mismanagement."

(9:06) - Week/Weekend Recap

(13:36) - 60 Second Headlines:

Story 1: The Pope is calling for a cease-fire in Gaza.

Story 2: A Texas appeals court acquitted Crystal Mason, who was facing 5 years for an illegal voting conviction.

Story 3: We’re honoring the life and legacy of Louis Gossett Junior - the first Black man to win a Supporting Actor Oscar.

Story 4: Today – more than half a million fast-food workers in California got a big pay raise.

(19:23) - Phonelines are open

(21:52) - Happy birthday if you’re celebrating your birthday today:

Also happy birthday too:

David Oyelowo

Boots Riley

Posthumously:

Sean Taylor: Former Washington Football Player

Gil Scott Heron

(25:44) - Blackurate News: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating Spirit Aerosystems, a supplier for Boeing, as the company faces criticism for the quality of the parts that it provides to Boeing.

(30:48) - Big up, let down: A New Presidential Candidate & Mayor Eric Adam’s Gets ReBaptized

(35:20) - And another thing

(39:41) - On this day in 1984, we lost an icon. One day short of his 45th birthday, Marvin Gaye was tragically shot and killed by his own father at the peak of his career.

(41:17) - Blackurate News: Ice Cube, founder of Big3, offers $5 million to Iowa Hawkeyes basketball star Caitlin Clark.  

(46:09) - Beyonce Country Music Trivia

(51:19) - Small Doses Segment

(55:15) - Kick off Group Chat Topic of the Week

(60:41) - The word of the day is

(63:12) - Politicians say the darnedest things

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Women's College Basketball has captivated everyone this year for March Madness, including Ice Cube who sent a million-dollar offer to Caitlyn Clark. But Amanda asks the question "Why hasn't Angel Reese gotten an offer?"

Is Ice Cube overlooking Black athletes, or 

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Learn about the HBCU in Tennessee that just had it's board stripped and replaced with a new board due to mismanaged finances. Learn about the irony behind this in this clip along with a recorded message about what the Government of Tennessee has done

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A U.S. Citizen is protesting the current presidential candidates by launching a presidential candidate and changing his name to "Literally Anybody Else".

New York Mayor Eric Adams gets rebaptized along with inmates at Rikers Island by Reverend Al Sharpton

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It’s a full episode of Black Joy Friday, Amanda Seales and the crew celebrate moments of happiness and positivity within the Black community. Dive into the fun with our Word Game of the Week and stay informed with a Public Seales Announcement addressing important issues.

Additionally, join Desmond Thorne for Watch Don't Watch, where we discuss must-see and must-avoid content. Stay tuned for Things I Learned This Week and On This Day, followed by thought-provoking segments like For the Record with Vic Jagger. Don't miss out on this dynamic episode, ending with The Blackspin, covering the latest trends and happenings.

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(1:09) – Blackjoy Friday

(2:30) - Word game of the week

(9:41) - PSA: Public Seales Announcement

(11:33) - Check the VM

(14:47) - Intro w/ Bdays

(16:08) - Black Joy Story #2 

(18:02) - Watch Don’t Watch with Desmond Thorne

(22:48) -  Things I learned this week

(26:10) - Check the VM

(29:35) - On this day

(31:09) - Black Joy Story 3

(34:09) - For the record with Vic Jagger 

(39:11) - For the record

(44:31) - Check the VM

(48:09) – We up we up we up

(49:34) - The Blackspin

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Radio Personality Vic Jagger joins the show to share her stories through songs that define her

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Amanda Seales is bringing you stories of Black Joy this Friday

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