In the Trump era, predictions are futile. But I do have some thoughts about things to look out for in 2026.

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It's 2026, and while we tried our best to unplug during the holidays, the degeneration kept going strong. Let's talk about it.

Sources:

https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/01/us/minnesota-daycare-fraud-allegations-somali

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/26/us-bombs-target-isil-in-nigeria-whats-really-going-on

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/1/israel-escalates-west-bank-demolitions-amid-illegal-settlement-expansion

https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/5668719-aca-obamacare-subsidies-expire/

https://calmatters.org/explainers/california-gavin-newsom-bills-signing/

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A couple of things I might have missed: thoughts on Nicki Minaj and Dave Chappelle.

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It's the official 2025 State of Blackness Address. Today we look back at a year in Blackness. Diddy, 50 Cent, Nicki Minaj going MAGA, Stephen A. Smith, D'Angelo's tragic passing. All that and more.

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A poetry offering for the holiday season.

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It's time again for the State of the Blackness Address. This week, we rewind to halfway point of 2025 in preparation for next week's full year round up.

Original Air Date: 6.4.25

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I used to feel a complicated feeling around taking a break when I know people across the world cannot, until I actually tapped in with the very people Im trying to be in solidarity with. I'll let them lead the way...

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Dr. Alma and Prop guide y'all on how to survive a Christmas in a black or brown home.

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