Tony Baker Joins The Show, Teacher Fills Barbershops With Books, and The People vs Lil Nas X

Amanda kicks off Black Joy Friday by celebrating National Brownie Day and acknowledging the birthdays of Nicki Minaj, Chrisette Michele, and Dwight Howard. Throughout the hour, Amanda spreads Black joy with heartwarming stories, including First Grade Teacher Alvin Irby’s initiative to fill barbershops with books through his nonprofit, Barbershop Books. The Word Game of the Week adds a playful touch, while Amanda shares her Public Seales Announcement and checks voicemails. The episode covers The Weeknd’s to aid Gaza through the United Nations World Food Program.

Lil Nas X is the focus of “The People Versus,” and “Things I Learned This Week” adds some insightful moments. The Sigma Rho chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity’s donation of hundreds of suits to Jackets for Jobs exemplifies the spirit of giving. The segment “For the Record” features comedian Tony Baker, adding a dose of humor, and the Blackspin celebrates 50 years of hip-hop, highlighting the best albums turning 25 this year. The episode wraps up with gratitude, thanking listeners for tuning in to The Amanda Seales Show.

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(1:25) – In many communities barbershops are a community hub, and First Grade Teacher Alvin Irby of the Bronx, New York is now  filling them with books to help young boys find excitement in reading with his non-profit, Barbershop Books.

His nonprofit has brought over 50,000 free children’s books to more than 200 barbershops in predominantly Black neighborhoods across the country.

(3:24) – The Word Game of the Week.

(8:20) – Amanda’s Public Seales Announcement

(10:08) – We’ll Check the Voicemail.

(12:22) – HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Nicki Minaj, Chrisette Michele – A new honorary member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority., Dwight Howard

(13:56) – The Weeknd is using his resources to aid the people of Gaza in a major way. As the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) Goodwill Ambassador, the multi-platinum artist is directing $2.5 million from his XO Humanitarian Fund toward WFP’s humanitarian response efforts in Gaza.

(16:28) – The People Versus Lil Nas X.

(20:35) – Things I Learned This Week.

(25:15) – We’ll Check the Voicemail.

(28:46) – This holiday  season, the Sigma Rho chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is exemplifying the spirit of giving by generously donating hundreds suits to the non-profit organization, Jackets for Jobs, which is committed to empowering individuals through professional attire and career development.

(30:54) – For the Record with Comedian Tony Baker – Part 1

Amanda will ask the questions; Tony has the songs.

(36:04) – For the Record Part 2

(41:12) – We’ll Check the Voicemail

(46:58) – When Brooke Hart, TX woman was searching for a Black doll to gift a friend, and couldn’t find any, she decided to create her own line.

She created the doll line…  HBCyoU Dolls, featuring dolls that represent students at HBCU’s.. 

And now this is the first and only HBCU doll line that’s sold in major retail stores worldwide.

(49:30) – Celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop with the Blackspin… The Greatest Hip Hop albums that turn 25 this year.

(55:01) – Thanks for listening to The Amanda Seales.

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