Former President and First Lady Barack and Michelle Obama headlined the second night of the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday and lit the place on fire! Here are my thoughts on what they said.

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When you listen to both of these candidiates speak on the economy, several things junmp out at you that in stark contrast to one another.

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Topics Covered:

1. Say her name right damn it!
2. Entitled to Personal attacks?!
3. Project 2025, a comprehensive transition plan organized by right-wing think tank The Heritage Foundation to guide the next GOP presidential administration, is the conservative movement’s most robust policy and staffing proposal for a potential second Trump White House. Its extreme agenda threatens democracy, civil rights, the climate, and more. It focuses on packing the next GOP administration with extreme loyalists to former President Donald Trump. Lawmakers and citizens alike are ringing the alarm about this document steeped in Christian nationalism. Please tune in and get introduced to the project, its connection to Trump, and its goals.

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Like all the other marginalized groups in this country, white women have been lied to, discriminated against, and held back by the American Patriarchy. So, why are so many of them still willing to give their loyalty to this same system that built the social construct of men making the rules? Let’s unpack this. Tap in!

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Briefing Room Bonus Commentary
Topics Covered: 

1. Tim Walz’s selection as the VP Running Mate ·
2. Man arrested for threats against Vice President Harris ·
3. New debate rules offered by Team Trump (politics vs showbiz) ·
4. Congratulating Putin for the hostage exchange?!  

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The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) interview with Donald Trump at their annual Chicago convention on Wednesday turned chaotic after the GOP presidential nominee made statements challenging Vie-President Kamala Harris’s ethnic identity, pardoning January 6th rioters, giving immunity to law enforcement officers who commit acts in the line of duty, and son. As an active member of the NABJ, Marcus dissects some of the statements that have offended so many people within the black community, right here in The Briefing Room. Tap In.

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We all know that Donald Trump and the Republican party have utilized insults, name-calling, and dehumanizing speech against their opponents. In this installment of The Briefing Room, I break down clips of several insults and "dog whistle" statements made by Republicans. The million-dollar question is, with the army of black women being mobilized around Vice President Harris, will this method backfire on them? Let's talk about it. Tap in!

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First, I weigh in on the Trump assassination attempt. Then, as speculation swirls around the upcoming presidential election, Kamala Harris emerges as a formidable contender to face off against Donald Trump. With a career defined by breaking barriers, Harris, the current Vice President, steps into the spotlight as a symbol of resilience and change. How will it fare with the American people? Should she be the nominee? Is there enough time to make a push? Here's my take on the matter.

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People may know Vernon Maxwell for his two NBA titles with the Houston Rockets. Few people know that his passion is unmasking stigmas around mental health issues in the black community. The Vernon Maxwell Initiative is a 501 c3 nonprofit that connects with local organizations to bring constant awareness to mental health struggles within communities and neighborhoods in Houston, Charlotte, and Gainesville. With the help of Penn State Behrend, Professor Dr. Melanie Hetzel-Riggin conducts an in-depth interview to unpack Vernon’s story to understand why this mission is so dear to him. Tune in to this episode on NEXT2.0.

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July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. In 2008, the U.S. House of Representatives designated July the Bebe Moore Campbell National Mental Health Awareness Month. It is a time to bring focused attention to the unique challenges that racial and ethnic minorities in the United States face as it relates to mental health. Who is Bebe Moore Campbell, and what efforts are underway here in Erie to spread the message? Brandon Wiley joins us on NEXT2.0 to discuss that. Tune in!

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