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EPISODE #190

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February 23, 2026 • 5 minutes • Hosted by Victoria

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Episode #190

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Coogler makes history at the BAFTAs and Gov. Moore protects MD families. We’re diving into Wu-Tang’s legacy and why we're calling out microaggressions. Stay caught up on what's moving the culture.

Today's Highlights:

Wunmi Mosaku wins Supporting Actress at the BAFTAs for her performance in Coogler’s Sinners.
Ryan Coogler makes history at the BAFTAs, proving Black storytelling is a global powerhouse.
Coogler’s Sinners makes a massive cultural statement during its successful run at the BAFTAs.
Black creators receive well-deserved flowers as their stories resonate with prestigious global award audiences.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms wraps season one, delivering more deep narratives to fans.

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Topics:

Blavity Daily BriefingBlack culture podcastRyan CooglerWunmi MosakuWes MooreWu-Tang ClanBlack entertainment newsBlack community storiesSinners movieDanielle BrooksJ. Alphonse NicholsonBlack manhoodJe’Von EvansDaily news for Black communityBlack podcast discovery

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