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We're back with a brand new episode to kick off the first week of summer — and we're taking it way back with a full-on 1970s vibe. We’ve got the funky energy, the throwback attitude, and yes... plenty of sweet tea.
Quick shoutout to Ya’ll Sweet Tea for being our and everyone's go-to drink during these hot episodes (not sponsored, just real love for a good sip). 🧊
Here’s what we’re diving into this week:
💔 Scooter Braun & Justin Bieber’s strained relationship — is it the end of an era or just a natural shift?
📺 TMZ’s new documentary on Michael Jackson — Who Really Killed Michael Jackson? takes a closer look at the people around him, and it’s raising eyebrows.
🎤 Tyler Perry’s powerful BET Awards speech — calling out the erasure of Black history in media and schools.
⚖️ R. Kelly seeks release — after claims of a murder plot by an Aryan Brotherhood member in prison.
🌟 Doechii spotlight — celebrating her BET Award win and her presence as a bold, queer Black artist during Pride Month and Black Music Month.
🎬 Movie Review: Straw — Tyler Perry’s latest Netflix drama starring Taraji P. Henson, Sherri Shepherd, and Teyana Taylor. We get into the real-life struggles it reflects, including the hard decisions parents face when life hits hard.
🌆 Plus: A moment of solidarity for those impacted by recent ICE raids in Los Angeles, with resources linked below including steps on what to do if ICE shows up at your home:
- https://www.zerotothree.org/resource/supporting-young-children-through-uncertain-times-resources-for-stress-and-trauma/
- https://www.immigrantdefenseproject.org/raids/
- https://www.informedimmigrant.com/resources/know-your-rights/how-to-prepare-yourself-for-an-immigration-raid/
- https://unitedwedream.org/resources/know-your-rights/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=12715096770&gbraid=0AAAAABjeV0MRILtYbU59Va-GhmmqAPeDW&gclid=Cj0KCQjwmK_CBhCEARIsAMKwcD6on0Fy_l8HRJX7J8vrbeV5cKsTbvPtnPS4eRSy1fRMsfuclgn_cqgaAgAJEALw_wcB
- https://www.ilrc.org/sites/default/files/resources/a._raids_resource_list.pdf
- https://www.globalrefuge.org/books-about-immigration/
- https://www.readbrightly.com/books-about-immigration-for-kids/
- https://www.ilrc.org/red-cards-tarjetas-rojas?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLBXDVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp1wLMBLUwZjmg4WL3ZL2H_KsL28KrQ-Q-1IPa0MQoLwTPJgamz3RatOPgd5h_aem_nS74lmKmXT-uxB0vJGLv1Q
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