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Heavie starts the episode with the weekly Word of Motivation. Heavie’s Sports Corner kicks off with Aaron Rodgers returning to practice and Angel Reese returning to LSU after a 4-game absence. Next, Heavie discusses recent news in the HBCU community including Virginia State University becoming the first HBCU to host a general election presidential debate and the vacancies of presidents and chancellors at multiple HBCUs. She ends th...

Heavie starts the episode with the weekly Word of Motivation. Next, Heavie discusses the discourse surrounding Kai Cenat’s 7-day jail livestream and Lauryn Hill’s recent comments at her concert. Heavie’s Sports Corner kicks off with the backlash from Fox Sports reporter Charissa Thompson’s comments, the Las Vegas Raiders making history, Oakland no longer having any major sports teams, and more. Have you heard about TheBlack.Blog’s ...

Heavie starts the episode with the weekly Word of Motivation. Next, Heavie discusses food blogger Keith Lee and the discourse surrounding his food tour stop in Atlanta. Leading to a conversation about customer service and hospitality. A list of places not to go on a first date has been circulating on social media, Heavie breaks down the list. Heavie’s Sports Corner kicks off with the news of James Harden being traded to the LA Clip...

Heavie starts the episode with the weekly Word of Motivation. Next, Heavie dives into the Sports Corner discussing the NBA regular season kickoff, *TRIGGER WARNING* the allegations surrounding former NBA star Dwight Howard, ESPN’s article detailing the downfall of Grizzlies star Ja Morant, the Las Vegas Aces winning back-to-back WNBA titles, and Angel Reese’s new NIL deal with Reebok. As a graduate of the illustrious North Carolina...

Heavie starts the episode with the weekly Word of Motivation. Next, Heavie discusses recent comments made by Sexxy Red praising Donald Trump and Doja Cat’s post and delete that sparked backlash. Heavie’s Sports Corner kicks off with Lebron James’ recruitment efforts for Team USA, Nia Long’s recent comments about the Boston Celtics, and Simone Biles making history. Heavie offers tips for those experiencing seasonal depression and sh...

Heavie starts the episode with the weekly Word of Motivation. Next, Heavie discusses Laphonza Butler making history in the U.S. Senate. There was a shooting at Morgan State University leaving 5 people injured. Heavie discusses the shooting and provides safety tips for college students during homecoming season. Heavie dives into upcoming HBCU homecoming celebrations including her alma mater, North Carolina A&T. She also discusse...

Heavie starts the episode with the weekly Word of Motivation. Next, Heavie dives into the Love & Hip Hop Roundtable discussing racism after Erica Mena’s ‘monkey’ comment and the WGA strike ending after 148 days. The Heavie Sports Corner kicks off with the Miami Dolphins scoring 70 points against the Denver Broncos, social media’s breakdown of the Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift entanglement, Davante Adams’ recent comments about the L...

Heavie starts the episode with the weekly Word of Motivation. Next, Heavie discusses more impacts of climate change including Phoenix, AZ hitting 52 consecutive days of 110+ degree temperatures. Have you noticed an influx of drama-filled reality TV shows? Heavie discusses the collection of salacious Zeus shows. Leading to a conversation about the new Tubi series reenacting the Shanquella Robinson incident. The Heavie Sports Corner ...

Heavie starts the episode with the weekly Word of Motivation. Next, Heavie discusses viral moments from the 2023 VMAs including Sukihana’s tacky photo on the red carpet and Cardi B’s risky backstage video with Offset. Leading to a conversation about decorum and professionalism. With the recent news that Utah Senator Mitt Romney will not seek reelection, Heavie dives into his video message announcement and newly released explosive t...

Heavie starts the episode with the weekly Word of Motivation. Next, Heavie discusses the looming impacts of climate change on land, water, and space including Japan releasing radioactive materials from a nuclear plant into the ocean, tropical forest plants stopping photosynthesis due to extreme temperatures, and five asteroids that are passing by Earth. Do you watch reality TV? Let’s dive into the backlash surrounding ‘Love and Hip...

Heavie starts the episode with the weekly Word of Motivation. Next, Heavie recaps major news from the week including the school shooting at UNC-Chapel Hill, the racially motivated shooting in Jacksonville, 45’s mugshot, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp refusing to call a special session to investigate DA Fani Willis, Eminem sending a cease and desist to a Republican presidential candidate, and a Country singer speaking out about his song be...

Heavie starts the episode with the weekly Word of Motivation. Next, Heave dives into the latest environmental crises with California's simultaneous tropical storm warning and earthquake and new developments about the Hawaii wildfire. Did you know India just became the first country to land a spacecraft near the south pole of the Moon? Heavie discusses this and recent news that Russia crashed a spacecraft into the moon. Classes ...

Heavie starts the episode with the weekly Word of Motivation. Next, Heavie discusses the movie “The Blind Side” and recent allegations made by Michael Oher against the Tuohys. Heavie dives into sports with the new reports of Shannon Sharpe joining ESPN’s First Take with Stephen A. Smith. She also discusses recent NFL signings including RB Dalvin Cook to the NY Jets and RB Zeke Elliott to the NE Patriots. Leading to a conversation a...

Heavie starts the episode with the weekly Word of Motivation. Did you know August is National Black Business Month? Heavie discusses its origin and the importance of Black-owned businesses. Next, Heavie discusses the devastating Hawaii wildfires. Leading to a conversation from a previous episode about environmental crises. Heavie dives into sports with an update on the rapper who filmed an unauthorized music video in the FAMU footb...

Heavie starts the episode with the weekly Word of Motivation. Next, Heavie discusses the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike and its impact. Leading to a conversation about a former Netflix “Love is Blind” star facing homelessness and a new lawsuit filed against Peacock’s “Love Island”  producing team claiming labor law violations and the mistreatment of Black contestants. Heavie also dives into sports and gives an update on the ESPN layoffs ...

Heavie starts the episode with the weekly Word of Motivation. Next, Heavie discusses the recent controversy at Texas A&M University after a Black professor’s failed hiring, FAMU football operations suspended after a popular rapper shot a music video in a football locker room, and Jamie Foxx’s health update leads to conspiracy theories. Are we in the midst of an environmental crisis? Several countries are experiencing wildfires,...

Heavie starts the episode with the weekly Word of Motivation. Next, Heavie discusses the Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling and the impact it's had on legacy admissions at some universities, new revelations in the Carlee Russell disappearance, and updates on the “Taco Tuesday” legal battle between Taco Bell vs. Taco John. Heavie also dives into sports with the powerful Damar Hamlin moment at the 2023 ESPYs, Stephen C...

Heavie starts the episode with the weekly Word of Motivation. Next, Heavie dives into sports discussing NBA free agency, Rich Paul the CEO of Klutch Sports negotiating nearly $100m in deals, Derrick Rose signing with the Memphis Grizzlies, and rumors that Damian Lillard requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers. Heavie also discusses the layoffs of top ESPN commentators including Jalen Rose, Max Kellerman, and Jeff Van Gund...

Heavie starts the episode with the weekly Word of Motivation. Next, Heavie discusses the news that UNC-Chapel Hill is apparently withholding nearly $4 million in funds from the Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative Reporting. Leading to a conversation about Nikole Hannah-Jones and her tenure dispute and legal settlement with UNC-Chapel Hill. Did you know there was a 12-year ban in the NFL on Black athletes? Heavie discusses the hi...