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EPISODE #178

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February 11, 2026 • 5 minutes • Hosted by Victoria

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Episode #178

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Spelmanites talk to plants via AI, Wanda Sykes goes dramatic, and Chicago State golf levels up. Catch the HBCU tech and entertainment moves shifting the culture forward today.

Today's Highlights:

Spelman College students pioneer PlantGPT, bridging the gap between environmental science and AI.
Innovative AI system enables verbal communication with plants, proving HBCUs lead tech development.
Black women at Spelman redefine the tech landscape through groundbreaking environmental AI research.
HBCU brilliance shines as Atlanta students position their community at the tech forefront.
Spelman’s PlantGPT breakthrough demonstrates the power of Black excellence in future technology.

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Blavity Daily BriefingBlack culture podcastHBCU innovationSpelman CollegeBlack news dailyDavid OyelowoWanda SykesCandiace Dillard BassettBlack Hollywood newsChicago State UniversityPlantGPTMaurice Allen golfBlack tech trendsAmy DuBois BarnettNate Parker Solitary

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