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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.
Control, Move, Dominate — Inside the Larry Barnhill Story
Hosts Dave and Len interview Larry Barnhill about his rise from college track star and sports executive to involvement in bank robberies, 22 years in federal prison, and his transformation into a speaker and criminal-justice advocate. Barnhill discusses rehabilitation, mentoring incarcerated men, an...
REPEAT: Unveiling the Journey: Frank Burton Jr., From FBI Agent to Apostle
In this episode of Newz and Trendz with Dave and Len, we dive into the intriguing life of Frank Burton Jr., a man who transitioned from an FBI agent to an apostle. Frank shares his experiences working in the FBl, including high-profile cases and the challenges he faced as a black man in law enforcem...
Doritos Mistake: AI Gun-Alert Sparks Armed Police Showdown
Hosts Dave and Leonard discuss the week’s biggest stories: the federal shutdown delaying SNAP benefits, an AI gun-detection error that led to a Baltimore teen being handcuffed, and sweeping federal indictments tying NBA figures to illegal gambling and mob-run poker schemes.They also cover Target’s m...
Stephen A.'s Fiery D.C. Callout: Voices of the 'No Kings' Movement
Hosts Dave and Len break down the week’s biggest stories: Stephen A. Smith’s heated remarks at a D.C. event, the controversy over a Trump-posted AI video depicting a fighter jet dropping feces on protesters, and the rising concerns about AI deepfakes — including misuse of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’...
Delaware NAACP’s New Voice: Fleur McKendell on Justice, Youth & DEI
Hosts Dave and Len interview Fleur McKendell, president of the Delaware NAACP State Conference of Branches, about her leadership, advocacy priorities, and efforts to strengthen branches across the state. The episode covers youth engagement, education and health equity, criminal justice reform, DEI w...
Teacher’s ‘Funny’ Birthday Song Sparks Outrage After Student Humiliated
Hosts Dave and Len discuss a viral classroom video where a white teacher sang a birthday rhyme comparing a six-year-old Black student to a monkey, prompting outrage and a district investigation. They also review a roundup of 13 U.S. towns with documented sundown histories, cover President Trump’s co...
Karen Linette’s Viral Note: From Local Stages to Internet Stardom
On this episode of Newz and Trendz, hosts Dave and Len welcome singer and actress Karen Linette to discuss her sultry career in the D.C. area, a viral impromptu collaboration that introduced her to millions, her musical influences and upcoming performances including a return to the Warner Theater. T...
From Wilmington Courts to Hall of Fame: Mark P. Sills on Youth, Hoops and Community
Hosts Dave and Len welcome community leader Mark Sills to discuss his three-decade work running Urban Youth Inc., mentoring young athletes, organizing basketball leagues and tournaments, and leading the Delaware Afro‑American Sports Hall of Fame. He shares success stories, scholarship efforts, and h...
Tabitha Brown Tells Struggling Entrepreneurs to ‘Get a Job’ — Outcry Erupts
Music. Edition of Newz and Trendz with your hosts Dave and Len. In this episode, the hosts discuss Tabitha Brown’s viral advice telling some entrepreneurs to take a job, the Angie Stone family’s wrongful death lawsuit after a fatal highway crash, and a $20 million verdict for a Black nurse who said ...
From Neighborhood to Statehouse: Shay Frisby Comeback Campaign
On this episode of Newz and Trendz, hosts Dave and Len welcome community leader and candidate Shay Frisby to discuss her background, her narrow 2024 nomination loss, and her campaign priorities—living wages, affordable housing, justice reform, environmental justice and universal child care. The conv...