Blavity Daily Briefing
What the Culture's Talking About
September 9, 2026 • 7 minutes • Hosted by Victoria
Today's Briefing
Episode #353
About This Episode
Lonnie Bunch exits the Smithsonian, and racist attacks hit Hakeem Jeffries. Plus, what SNAP cuts mean for our folk down South and staying healthy this winter. Tap in.
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‘AIPAC Monkey,’ ‘Errand Boy’ Remarks About Hakeem Jeffries Draw Widespread Condemnation, Spark Debate Over Progressive Racism
A pro-Palestinian activist and academic is apologizing and fending off criticism after using offensive language to disparage one of the most prominent Black officials in the Democratic Party.
Lonnie Bunch, First Black Smithsonian Secretary, Resigns After Trump Admin Threatened To Cut Ties, Suggested Leaders Should Resign
Lonnie Bunch is stepping down as leader of the Smithsonian after 7 years atop the institution.
SNAP Cuts From ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Threaten Black, Rural Communities In The South, New Research Asserts
Black communities across the Deep South could significantly be affected as new cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) take effect, according to new research from the Southern Poverty Law Center.
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