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Michigan Political Shakeup, Magic City Classic Shooting & Africa Makes Olympic History
Detroit’s political landscape shifts with a surprise endorsement, while tragedy strikes Birmingham and Senegal makes historic Olympic waves. Join us for the full breakdown.
A political bombshell out of Detroit! Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens endorses Republican Mike Rogers following a church service at Pastor Marvin Winans’ Perfecting Church. Did the pastor know what was coming, or was he caught off guard?
Meanwhile, tragedy strikes Birmingham after the Magic City Classic, leaving one person dead and eight others injured.
Plus, China’s massive AI stock selloff raises questions about a potential tech bubble in the U.S., Senegal makes Olympic history as the first African nation to host an Olympic sporting event, and Mary J. Blige announces a major music catalog partnership.
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A political bombshell out of Detroit! Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens endorses Republican Mike Rogers following a church service at Pastor Marvin Winans’ Perfecting Church. Did the pastor know what was coming, or was he caught off guard?
Meanwhile, tragedy strikes Birmingham after the Magic City Classic, leaving one person dead and eight others injured.
Plus, China’s massive AI stock selloff raises questions about a potential tech bubble in the U.S., Senegal makes Olympic history as the first African nation to host an Olympic sporting event, and Mary J. Blige announces a major music catalog partnership.
We also remember Marcia Ann Gillespie, the pioneering journalist who helped make ESSENCE a defining voice for Black women. She was 82.
Join Niele Anderson and guest co-host Jineea Butler on Black Press USA’s Morning Show as we break down the headlines, the politics, and the culture behind the news.
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