From San Francisco’s controversial apology to Black residents to Shaq & TI’s conversation, Amanda Seales is breaking down the latest headlines you need to know.
Starting dissected by the NAACP, to the intriguing conversations between TI, Shaq, and their take on the evolving landscape of hip-hop and the NBA. Explore the outage mysteries of major social media platforms on Super Tuesday and delve into Supreme’s revelations about Lil Baby’s son catching his mother in a twerk session. Celebrate birthdays, engage with the Black Pop Quiz, and join the heated debate in the “Am I Trippin?” segment, where Tasha questions if leaving a weird date abruptly was the right move.
Tune in for the word of the day, a historical reflection on the Dred Scott Decision, and hilarious moments in “Politicians Say the Darndest Things,” featuring Trump’s candid response on deportations.
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(2:39) – Blackurate News
The San Francisco Board of Directors is apologizing to their Black residents for decades of racism. This historic resolution apologizes on behalf of San Francisco to the African American community and their descendants. Take a listen.
Other facts:
This is the first reparations recommendation out of 100 reparations related proposals made by a city committee to win approval.
(6:50) – Pop Culture
Story 2: It seems like conversations about the current state of hip hop will never end. T.I. and Shaq are comparing the current hip hop landscape to the NBA landscape. Take a listen.
(11:19) – Bringing Up Old Ish w/ Kimberly Renee
(16:17) – 60 Second Headlines
It’s the Amanda Seales show… I’m Amanda Seales… And now it’s time for 60 Second Headlines.
Story 1: The Opill, the first oral contraceptive approved for over-the-counter use in the United States, will be available in stores and online this month. Suggested retail price of $19.99 for a one-month supply.
Story 2: Sinbad says he has felt all the prayers directed his way since his debilitating stroke in 2020, and he is vowing to make a comeback. The cast of A Different World is on an HBCU Tour, and Sinbad showed up virtually at their first stop last week at the Atlanta University Center, which is home to Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, and Spelman College.
Story 3: According to a new study, smoking, vaping, or eating marijuana has been linked to a significantly higher risk of heart attack and stroke, even if a person had no existing heart conditions and did not smoke or vape tobacco.
Story 4: 9-time Pro Bowler Russell Wilson will be released after 2 years with Denver Broncos. Wilson’s two seasons in Denver have been disappointing for both the front office and fans. The team missed out on the playoffs twice, and he was benched at the end of the 2023 season.
(19:35) – We Up, We Up, We Up!
Happy birthday if today is your birthday!
Also, happy birthday to:
– DL Hughley
– Steadman Graham
– Beanie Sigel
– Bubba Sparxxx
– Shaquille O’Neal
– Tyler, the Creator
– To the late Harriet Tubman (1820 – 1913)
– Yvette Wilson (Andell on Moesha)
– Marion Barry (Former DC Mayor)
Coming up:
Blackurate News:
Yesterday was Super Tuesday, and Instagram and Facebook both experienced a global outage.
Supreme Splaining’ – Supreme will break down how Lil Baby’s son felt when he caught his mother in a twerk session.
Plus, today’s big up/let down… which today involves a bad girl, the bag, and a headline.
(21:17) – Blackurate News/Pop Culture: Global Outages & Conspiracy Theories
(25:22) – Supreme Splaining
(28:04) – Big Up, Let Down Big up – Rihanna for staying relevant and securing the bag!
(32:40) – We Hear From Our Listeners
(34:43) – Introduction – We Up, We Up, We Up!! It was on this day in 1857 that the Dred Scott decision of the Supreme Court denied Black people U.S. citizenship, as well as the right to sue in courts of law.
(36:26) – Am I Trippin – Part 1: Send us a DM @SealesSaidIt and tell us about your dilemma, and I’ll weigh in on whether you’re tripping like Ella Mai or somebody playing in your face.
(37:59) – Am I Trippin Part 2: Is she wrong… for ditching out on the date?
(41:18) – Blop Quiz
(44:31) – I Voted Today
(44:32) – Word Of The Day Is: Inveterate (in-VET-uh-rut) (adjective)
(46:23) – Politicians Say the Darndest Things: What Trump said about deportations if he wins the White House
(50:05) – Thanks for listening
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