Straight Shot, No Chaser with Tezlyn Figaro

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The political class is in shambles! Tap in with Tezlyn to learn why YOU have the power and how the time to organize is now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Trump administration’s announcement on Wednesday that it was withdrawing from federal oversight plans for the Minneapolis Police Department came as the city was preparing to mark the fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s killing at the hands of the police.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Report Reveals Black Women Lost The Most Jobs In April And Changes In DEI Could Partially Be To Blame. Black women workers lost more jobs than other demographics in April, according to a report. While the overall unemployment rate for April 2025 remained unchanged, stats released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistic show that Black women lost 38,000 jobs and their unemployment went up by 106,000, according to Creative Investment Research. Bloomberg notes the unemployment rate for Black women was a full percentage point higher at 6.1% (compared to 5.1% in March), and this rate has been on the rise since February 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Effect Podcast Network celebrates its 3rd podcast festival in Atlanta, Georgia + more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tezlyn unpacks the Shannon Sharpe saga and provides a different point of view that is often missed in pop culture conversations See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The price of weaves and wigs will be affected by Trump tariffs however the price of cell phones will stay the same. We also discuss Steven A Smith running for President and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Push The Line nonpartisan political training program, founded by Tezlyn Figaro, is designed to train political candidates, campaign workers, activists, and organizers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black Oklahomans past and present hold a pivotal position in understanding the black experience in America. Just over 100 years since the destruction of Greenwood in Tulsa, OK and in the midst of concerted efforts to mute the teaching of history (through policy like HB 1775) its critical to uncover the untold history of the Black experience in Oklahoma. Launching in Tulsa, Black History Saturdays, founded by Kristi Williams is a community education program created for the purpose of educating young people, their families, and the wider community toward a more honest and comprehensive understanding of Black history in Oklahoma and across the globe. The goal is to increase public knowledge, promote youth engagement, and equip the next generation of change-makers with historical and cultural knowledge that will inspire them to create powerful impact within their communities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tezlyn Figaro reacts to independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders CNN Town Hall See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.