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

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'

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

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

Video

From Elizabeth Booker Houston @bookersquared.bsky.social

Elizabeth Booker Houston states that "Billionaires (and a trillionaire) are knowingly poisoning Black residents in Memphis."