Black Media Highlights for 6-27-2026

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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."