⁣Communication expert Rebecca Desjardins joins Dr. Vonnetta L. West to explore the essential elements of neighborly dialogue. This session examines how we talk to and about each other as a reflection of whether we truly embrace each other as neighbors. Learn practical skills for listening, speaking, digital interaction, and conflict resolution that build bridges rather than walls. The session concludes with powerful affirmations for implementing these communication principles.

The generations come together verzuz style to put together their list of the Top 5 black TV shows of all time!

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⁣Join Dr. Vonnetta L. West for the opening session of the NU Summit 2025, exploring the fundamentals of what it means to be a good neighbor. This session begins with "A Neighbor's Hymn" performed by Nabil Ince and Jalen Seawright, followed by a conversation with Jazmin Mora on "What Neighbor Up Is and Why It Matters." Dr. West concludes with a global perspective on neighboring, examining this concept across cultural contexts.

Alex Haynes unpacks the latest headlines and discusses Black support for Donald Trump.

⁣Black Americans didn't wait for the government to give us
rights. From the moment we were excluded from the Constitution, we began
fighting to be included. This resistance took many forms, and it started
immediately.

Legal Challenges to Constitutional Exclusion

Even before Dred Scott, Black Americans were going to court
to claim constitutional rights.

Suraya Mohamed | March 20, 2023

It was a bit of a tight fit, getting the choir, horns and full rhythm section properly situated behind the center nook of the Desk where Tye Tribbett would eventually stand. As the band warmed up, there was concern that his voice might not carry over the fullness of the talented ensemble. During the rehearsal, he stood nearby, directing music cues, occasionally taking a moment to make “grrrr” vocalizations as the band adjusted to bring the loudness down. They quickly found just the right level and when Tribbett moved into place for sound check, his lead vocal both blended into and soared above the magnificence of the band’s high energy praise music.

Even before the production crew pushed their record buttons, an excitement filled the air. As the first song developed, the intensity rose to an even higher level, setting the tone for an emotional, spiritual experience. Musical excellence was abundant as the singers lifted their voices with precise intonation, and Tribbetts’ vigor was infectious. The complex instrumental arrangements included jazzy licks and funky beats that drove spontaneous but smooth transitions in and out of six inspiring songs.

Before the last tune, the encouraging “Be Alright,” Tribbett exclaimed, “There is hope! You’re never hopeless. I know your world gets dark and you feel all by yourself. You think nobody sees you but God sees you and not only does he see you but he’s been with you the whole time.”

SET LIST
“No Way”
“Get Up”
“Victory”
“Everything”
“He Turned It”
“Be Alright”

MUSICIANS
Tye Tribbett: vocals
Joseph Bethea: keys
Brandon Jones: keys
Thaddaeus Tribbett: bass
George "Spanky" McCurdy: drums
Jabari Johnson: guitar
Kevin Woods: trumpet
Joseph Streater: trumpet
Frank Rein: trombone
Jalisa Faye: vocals
Jewell Jones: vocals
Jocelyn Bowman: vocals
Sharon Ann: vocals
Billy Crayton Jr.: vocals
Brandon Edwards: vocals


TINY DESK TEAM
Producer: Bobby Carter
Director/Editor: Kara Frame
Audio Engineer: Neil Tevault
Audio Mix: Josh Rogosin
Creative Director: Bob Boilen
Videographers: Kara Frame, Joshua Bryant, Sofia Seidel, Maia Stern
Audio Assistant: Josephine Nyounai
Production Assistants: Jill Britton, Ashley Pointer
Tiny Desk Team: Suraya Mohamed, Marissa Lorusso, Hazel Cills, Pilar Galván
VP, Visuals and Music: Keith Jenkins
Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann

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On the eve of July 4th, a significant American holiday, Donald Trump and Republicans passed a detrimental bill that will affect the US for decades.
⁣Streamed live on Jul 3, 2025

ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ presented by Coca-Cola®, is the preeminent experience of all things Black and this year will be one to remember as we pay homage to one of the biggest creations of Black Culture, Hip-Hop! For the first time in ESSENCE’s history we have a lineup of all Hip-Hop headliners for our evening concert series, who will show up and show out for our fans, the ESSENCE way.


This year will be special!

The generations align on how assinine the attempt Apple Music made at trying to rank albums. Each shares their own personal Top 5. The music discussion continues regarding the recent comments made by "artist" PinkPantheress and what she feels music does or doens't need.

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After a tumultuous Memorial Day Holiday, Alex reacts to Amy Cooper, a modern day racist 'Karen' that weaponized the police against a Black man in Central Park. After this show aired, Amy lost her job and claimed that her life has been ruined by the attack. Unmuted Nation airs a daily segment #KarenWatch.

Unmuted Nation is a daily culture, entertainment & political TV show/podcast hosted by Alex Haynes on BossFM Radio's #TALK channel. Listen weekdays at 1p ET/10a ET on BossFM Talk or via podcast anywhere a podcast is available.

The controversy over an AP African American Studies course is making national headlines and now we are learning about the revisions to the framework being made for the course that was blocked by Gov. Ron DeSantis.