Black Media Highlights for 6-27-2026
Pollution in Memphis, the fight against gerrymandering, and more news and views.
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Article
From MLK50 @mlk50.com
A group of congressional candidates from across the country is forming a coalition to push back against “racist gerrymandering” in the U.S. Congress — if they win their races in November.
In Memphis, congressional candidates from across U.S. gather to start ‘revolution’ against gerrymandering
A group of congressional candidates from across the country is forming a coalition to push back against “racist gerrymandering” in the U.S. Congress — if
From NEWSONE @newsoneofficial.bsky.social
UFC Fighter Who Called Michelle Obama ‘A Man’ Claims He Was Paying Her A ‘Compliment’
UFC Fighter Says Calling Michelle Obama 'A Man' Was A 'Compliment'
Josh Hokit says he meant that Michelle Obama "knows how to deal with adversity" and "how to work hard like a man when times get tough."
From The Grio
Angel Reese makes WNBA history as fastest player to 1,000 rebounds
Angel Reese makes WNBA history as fastest player to 1,000 rebounds
Angel Reese became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 1,000 career rebounds as the Atlanta Dream defeated the Indiana Fever.
Podcast
From the "Lurie Breaks It Down" podcast from @luriedanielfavors.bsky.social and @urbanviewradio.bsky.social
Lurie and Dr. Wendi Williams break down leadership, burnout, and the importance of rest as a tool for reimagining our future.
Why Real Leadership Starts With You: A Conversation w/ Dr. Wendi Willaims
Lurie and Dr. Wendi Williams break down leadership, burnout, and the importance of rest as a tool for reimagining our future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor…
Video
From Elizabeth Booker Houston @bookersquared.bsky.social
Elizabeth Booker Houston states that "Billionaires (and a trillionaire) are knowingly poisoning Black residents in Memphis."
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