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EPISODE #151

Daily Briefing

What the Culture's Talking About

January 15, 2026 • 5 minutes • Hosted by Victoria

Today's Briefing

Episode #151

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Stop scrolling! We're giving flowers to Claudette Colvin, the true icon who refused to move before Rosa Parks. Plus, Mike Tomlin's power moves and the latest wild claims about the Civil Rights Act.

Today's Highlights:

Blavity corrects history, honoring Claudette Colvin, who challenged bus segregation first.
Remember Claudette Colvin, the pioneering teenager who refused to yield her segregated bus seat.
Colvin’s overlooked legacy proves young people spearheaded major Civil Rights movements historically.
The community honors Civil Rights pioneer Claudette Colvin, who recently passed away at 86.
Tune into the Blavity Daily Briefing for essential rundowns shaping Black culture and movements today.

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