EPISODE #46

Daily Briefing

What the Culture's Talking About

October 2, 2025 • 6 minutes • Hosted by Victoria

Today's Briefing

Episode #46

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About This Episode

Sis, why is Tina Turner’s new statue catching so much heat? We’re spilling the tea. Get the latest on Jasmine Crockett’s clap back and major updates from the Perryverse.

Today's Highlights:

Fans denounce new Tina Turner statue for lightening her skin and erasing Black representation.
Community members demand immediate replacement of statue that fails to capture Tina Turner’s true likeness.
The depiction of music royalty Tina Turner sparks crucial conversations about accurate cultural representation.
Bronze statue failures reignite the necessary debate concerning respectful portrayal of legendary Black icons.
Blavity Daily Briefing dissects current cultural offenses, political battles, and entertainment news impacting our community.

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