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⭐️🎙 Newz and Trendz with Dave and Len: Black News Roundup
Tune into ”Newz and Trendz with Dave and Len,” your essential source for the latest headlines, stories, and insights impacting Black communities worldwide. Each week, our hosts, Dave and Len, deliver in-depth analysis, thoughtful commentary, and interviews with influential voices, covering topics from social justice and politics to culture and innovation. Stay informed and engaged as we explore the stories that matter most, highlighting the achievements and addressing the challenges within our communities. Join us every week for an empowering and enlightening journey through the world of Black news.
Black Summit 2026: Forging a Unified Black Agenda in Delaware
Hosts Dave and Len speak with Dr. Marlene A. Saunders about Black Summit 2026, a statewide gathering to create a measurable Black agenda focused on education, health care, housing, economic opportunity, civil rights, and community well‑being, with speakers, breakout sessions, and sustained follow‑up...
Hunger Strike & Headlines: SNAP Protest and Political Fallout
Hosts Dave and Len discuss local events (Afro Foodie Festival, jazz and Caribbean festivals), a complex multi-state surrogacy legal battle over baby Gabriel, declining approval ratings for President Trump amid economic and foreign policy concerns, a Massachusetts woman's hunger strike protesting SNA...
Reviving Price's Run Park: Jerome Saunders Talks About Prices Run Originals Comeback
Hosts Dave Coker and Leonard Young talk with Jerome Saunders about preserving the legacy of Price's Run, the Prices Run Originals nonprofit, and their upcoming Community Day featuring health vendors, voter registration, music, and food. Saunders shares memories of the park’s golden era and efforts t...
An’Letreece: Faith, Music & the Power to Overcome
Join Dave and Leonard for an inspiring conversation with award-winning singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur An’Letreece. She reflects on her 17-year music career, overcoming a life-changing stroke, and preparing for her upcoming Whitney Houston tribute, The Greatest Love of All. Plus, the hosts brea...
Luther Lives: Naybu Fullman Brings a Luther Vandross Tribute to The Queen
On this episode of Newz and Trendz, hosts Dave and Leonard welcome Wilmington native Naybu Fullman to discuss his musical journey—from performing in the U.S. Air Force and London to singing in Atlanta—and his acclaimed Luther Vandross tribute show. They cover the upcoming live event at The Queen Wil...
Lunell Explodes on Air: ‘Put Some Respect on My Name’ After Radio Snub
Hosts Dave and Leonard recap a packed episode covering Lunell’s tense radio confrontation over a promotional snub, a shocking bison attack at Yellowstone that left a grandfather seriously injured, and chaotic scenes outside Jay‑Z’s Yankee Stadium concert where fans rushed gates before the show final...
Flags, Fame and Friction: Race, Patriotism, and Pop Culture
Hosts Dave and Leonard break down recent headlines—from the rain-delayed One Philly concert and World Cup upsets to Nicki Minaj's White House visit—while reflecting on how this Fourth of July felt different amid current politics.The episode centers on the "America at 250" illustration and its messag...
Kirk Franklin Confronted After Canceled Philly Concert — Rain, Repentance, and Drama
Hosts Dave and Leonard cover the week’s top stories: Kirk Franklin’s tense exchange with a heckler after a rain-canceled Philadelphia show, reactions to new films and comedy, and Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” climbing to No.1 on the R&B digital chart thanks to renewed interest from his biopic.They...
Newz & Trendz: Racist School Lawsuit, Juneteenth and World Cup Fever
Hosts Dave Coker and Leonard Young review the week’s top stories: Juneteenth events, the World Cup’s electrifying impact on American fans, and a mix of local headlines.They discuss a federal lawsuit after months of racist bullying at an elementary school, a community-built home for an 82-year-old wo...
UFC Outburst and the Limits of Free Speech: Michelle Obama, Lawsuits, and Public Backlash
Hosts Dave Coker and Leonard Young break down hot headlines and local happenings in a lively episode. They discuss a controversial UFC moment where a fighter mocked Michelle Obama, the ensuing lawsuits and a broader conversation about whether free speech has gone too far.The hosts also cover a viral...