EPISODE #121

Daily Briefing

What the Culture's Talking About

December 16, 2025 • 6 minutes • Hosted by Victoria

Today's Briefing

Episode #121

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About This Episode

Is the political heat coming for our college essays and our water? We got the details. Tune in to celebrate Carl Carlton and get the tea on the massive launch of Blavity Health.

Today's Highlights:

Blavity officially launches Blavity Health, offering expert-backed content tailored for the Black community.

New Blavity initiative directly addresses unique health and wellness needs within the Black community.

Blavity Health fights misinformation, delivering trustworthy and relevant resources for health equity.

Prioritize health equity; access to trustworthy information drives crucial community wellness efforts.

Briefing discusses political battles impacting Black health, education, and cultural legacies of pioneers.

Carl Carlton Dies: ‘She’s A Bad Mama Jama’ Singer Was 72

Trailblazing funk and R&B singer Carl Carlton, known for several top-charting hits, has died.

By Jahaura MichelleNews14 words

Angie Stone And D’Angelo’s Son, Michael Archer II, Opens Up To Tamron Hall About Losing Parents Months Apart

Michael Archer II is opening up about the death of his parents, Angie Stone and D’Angelo.

By Tomas KassahunNews13 words

Trump’s DEI Crackdown Makes College Admissions Essays About Race And Culture Potentially Unlawful

Some students are including their experiences tied to their background in college admissions essays despite the Trump administration cracking down on diversity, equity and inclusion.

By Kyra AlessandriniBlavity-U25 words

Reginae Carter Says She Lost A Disney Channel Opportunity Because Of Young Money’s ‘Every Girl’

Reginae Carter says that her Disney dreams were dashed because of Young Money Entertainment president Mack Maine.

By Kui MwaiNews17 words

Blavity Health Launches To Offer Expert-Backed Content For Health And Wellness

Monday, Blavity, Inc.

By Blavity TeamNews3 words

21 Savage Samples R. Kelly On New Album, Faces Backlash

Rapper 21 Savage is facing backlash for the way he concluded his latest album, What Happened to the Streets?, released on Friday.

By Kui MwaiNews22 words

‘Night Patrol’ Exclusive Poster With Jermaine Fowler, YG, RJ Cyler And More, Revels In ’80s Glory

Jermaine Fowler and Justin Long are front and center in the new, retro-style poster for vampire action-thriller Night Patrol.

By Monique JonesEntertainment19 words

Republicans Cancel Millions Of Dollars Allocated To Flint Water Crisis

Over a decade after cost-cutting measures implemented by white officials created a deadly water contamination crisis in Flint, Michigan, Republicans have canceled millions of dollars that had been allocated to addressing the enduring public health issue.

By Christopher RhodesPolitics35 words

BLK Beetles Is Making Outdoor Wellness More Accessible For Communities of Color

BLK Beetles started as a podcast.

By Sharronda WilliamsNews6 words

Topics:

Black culture podcastBlavity Daily BriefingAfrican American newsPodcasts for Black listenersBlack community updatesBlack political commentaryBlack health and wellnessBlack celebrity newsBlack music updatesBlack cultural legacyDEI crackdown newsFlint water crisis updateCarl CarltonAngie Stone D'Angelo sonBlack entertainment podcast

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