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EPISODE #59

Daily Briefing

What the Culture's Talking About

October 15, 2025 • 4 minutes • Hosted by Victoria

Today's Briefing

Episode #59

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About This Episode

Salute to Miss Major! We honor her legacy & D’Angelo’s. Then, Rep. Crockett throws subtle shade, and we track the messy fight against DEI on campus.

Today's Highlights:

Legendary activist Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, 78, passes; she championed Black trans women’s rights.
Community mourns the profound loss of promising 20-year-old Black Midshipman Philbert James.
Remember Miss Major Griffin-Gracy's fierce voice securing foundational visibility for the trans community.
Blavity delivers essential news covering politics, culture, and deeply sad losses impacting our community.
Honor foundational figures: Miss Major Griffin-Gracy’s enduring legacy defines Black trans rights and visibility.

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Blavity Daily BriefingBlack news podcastBlack culture updatesdaily briefing podcastBlack politics updatesD’Angelo deathMiss Major Griffin-GracyJasmine Crockett newsTeyana Taylor careerBlack community newsBlack celebrity lossesBlack student movementsAnti-DEI crusade

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