12 Days Til Christmas, Denzel Washington’s Controversial Casting, & Wu-Tang’s Las Vegas Residency

Amanda dives into the controversy around Denzel Washington’s casting, discusses allegations against Diddy and their impact on hip-hop, and explores the Wu-Tang Clan’s upcoming Las Vegas residency. Journalist Garrison Hayes joins for a segment on the history of whiteness, providing insightful perspectives.

Later in the episode, Amanda covers diverse headlines, including the Texas Supreme Court’s ruling on abortion, the Wu-Tang Clan’s Las Vegas residency, and Cardi B’s relationship status. Garrison Hayes returns to delve into the history of whiteness and white identity. The episode also features “That’s Not My Ministry” with Rita Brent, a Big Up/Let Down segment, and a Black Pop Quiz with Professor Supreme. Amanda wraps up the show with the Word of the Day and highlights the smartest things politicians said recently. Tune in for a mix of news, laughter, and learning on The Amanda Seales Show!

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(2:50) – A Tunisian member of Parliament objected to Denzel Washington’s casting as the Carthaginian general Hannibal, who was born in Tunisia. (Hannibal’s skin color is not known)

 

French-language Tunisian news outlet La Presse published an article saying the casting created “a historical error,” and some users accused Netflix of promoting “woke culture”. Earlier this year, Netflix cast Adele James, an actor of mixed heritage, as Cleopatra, which prompted the Egyptian antiquities ministry to publish a statement declaring that the pharaonic leader had “white skin and Hellenistic characteristics”. Here at The Amanda Seales Show, we will pit some of our best Black actors against anybody to BODY ANY ROLE!

 

(7:38) – Eighteen companies have terminated their partnership with Sean Combs’ e-commerce platform Empower Global after a string of sexual abuse allegations were brought against him. To date, there have been four suits filed against Diddy, dating back to the very beginning of his career in the record industry in the early ’90s. So, we want to ponder the question, is Diddy the Harvey Weinstein of hip-hop? And if so, what now?

 

(13:19) – STORY 1: The Wu-Tang Clan announced that they will be holding a Las Vegas residency in 2024. It will begin Feb. 9, coinciding with Super Bowl weekend.

 

STORY 2: The College Board has released an updated framework for its new Advanced Placement African American Studies course, months after they came under intense scrutiny for engaging with conservative critics.

 

STORY 3: President Joe Biden will hold his first in-person meeting with the families of Americans taken hostage by Hamas today.

 

STORY 4: Cardi B and her husband, Offset, have parted ways. In a recent Instagram Live she said that she’s BEEN sharing clues that they are no longer a couple.

 

(15:28) – IT’S TIME FOR WHY YOU BRINGING UP OLD ISH AND BACK WITH US TODAY IS GARRISON HAYES. He’s a filmmaker, creator, and entrepreneur who amplifies stories that change the world. And he’s here with us today. Garrison Hayes… welcome back to The Amanda Seales Show. You are here today to break down the history behind whiteness and how did white people become white people.

 

(20:00) – COMING UP THIS HOUR… IN BLACKURATE NEWS: THE TEXAS SUPREME COURT TRIED TO CONTROL A PREGNANT WOMAN’S BODY, AND SHE TOOK MATTERS INTO HER OWN HANDS. PLUS, WE’VE GOT “THAT’S NOT MY MINISTRY” WITH RITA BRENT! PLUS, TODAY’S BIG UP/LET DOWN WHICH INVOLVES MC HAMMER, ANDRE 3000, AND AN INFAMOUS CHAIR.

 

(22:23) – The Texas Supreme Court ruled that Kate Cox could NOT obtain an abortion under the state’s “medical emergency” exception. She sought the abortion after learning her fetus has a fatal condition and doctors told her she could risk her future fertility if she doesn’t get the procedure. On Monday, the Center for Reproductive Rights announced the 31-year-old mother had left Texas to get health care elsewhere following what the group that represents Cox described as “a week of legal whiplash.”

 

(25:57) – That’s Not My Ministry w/ Rita Brent #Tattoos

 

(29:03) – BIG UP – to the Montgomery Brawl folding chair‘s WHITENESS for paying off! The Black man, Reggie Bernard Ray, captured on video wielding a folding chair during the viral brawl in Montgomery’s riverfront park will avoid jail time! He’s been ordered to perform 50 hours of community service and pay $357 in court fees. Thank GOD that folding chair was white! If it were black, Mr. Ray would be UNDER the jail! Black folks, we’ve found a loophole. Put the pistols down; pick the folding chairs UP!

 

(33:58) – LET DOWN – To our hip-hop heroes for putting their Bengay before the culture. MC Hammer and Andre 3000 have made headlines recently for comments on why they are declining to participate in hip-hop celebrations, honors, and awards shows.

 

(33:58) – We’ll go to the phone lines. #ColorPurple

 

(35:23) – COMING UP THIS HOUR… AM I TRIPPIN? STICK AROUND; I’LL LET YOU KNOW. PROFESSOR SUPREME WILL JOIN US FOR ANOTHER BLACK POP QUIZ

 

(37:26) – Welcome back, it’s time for us AM I TRIPPIN, DM us at Seales Said It with your questions! QUESTION: ANON FROM PHILLY..

 

(39:05) – AM I TRIPPIN – PART 2. Amanda has advice…

 

(42:22) – It’s a Black Pop Quiz what it is!

 

(46:36) – RIP Andre Braugher.

 

(47:53) – IT’S TIME TO LISTEN LAUGH AND LEARN… I HAVE THE WORD FOR THE DAY…. AND THE WORD OF THE DAY IS… Convalesce (kahn-vuh-LESS) TO RECOVER HEALTH AND STRENGTH GRADUALLY AFTER SICKNESS, INJURY OR WEAKNESS.

 

(52:05) – Politicians Say the Smartest Things!

 

(56:15) – Thanks for listening to The Amanda Seales Show!

 

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