Blavity Daily Briefing
What the Culture's Talking About
October 28, 2026 • 8 minutes • Hosted by Victoria
Today's Briefing
Episode #387
About This Episode
Cops called on a 3-year-old baller? Plus, Illinois tries shutting out Chicago. We unpack how shared spaces are still being policed.
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‘They Called The Police On A Three-Year-Old’: Family Says Toddler Was Kicked Out Of Youth Soccer League For Being Too Good
A video recently went viral in which a Black toddler and his parents appear to be kicked out of a youth soccer game.
Illinois Counties Are Voting On Forming A New State Without Chicago, And Pritzker Is Calling It A ‘Stunt’
Could parts of Illinois break away to form a new state that no longer includes Chicago? That is a proposal that seems to be gaining momentum in the state, and nearly a dozen counties will soon be putting the issue up to a vote.
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