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EPISODE #136

Daily Briefing

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December 31, 2025 • 6 minutes • Hosted by Victoria

Today's Briefing

Episode #136

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About This Episode

Family, peep how A$AP Rocky is putting money back into the block. We pay homage to Gospel legend Richard Smallwood and 'The Wire' star Isiah Whitlock Jr., plus share a vital food safety alert you need to know.

Today's Highlights:

A$AP Rocky covers January rent for tenants in the Harlem building where he grew up.
Cultural figures relieve January rent anxiety for Harlem families starting the new year strong.
Blavity Daily Briefing dives deep into news feeding Black culture and community representation.
Today’s briefing highlights major tributes, essential safety recalls, and massive community generosity.
Black leaders show the powerful action of giving back to the community that raised them.

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