Join Tezlyn Figaro as she takes calls to debate and discuss what it means to 'do for self' entrepreneurship vs a job. 

Join&nbsp;Tezlyn Figaro as she takes calls to debate and discuss what it means to 'do for self' entrepreneurship&nbsp;vs a job.&nbsp;

Straight Shot, No Chaser with Tezlyn Figaro (@tezlynfigaro) examines controversial and thought-provoking topics with diverse guests to discuss politics, social consciousness, and culture. Through weekly conversations, Tezlyn invites guests to share their views and experiences, raw and unfiltered, to educate, uplift, and provide honest insight into the issues facing the Black community in America. A mix of hip-hop and political expertise, Tezlyn keeps her ears to the street and brings her knowledge and savvy to every discussion with power and purpose.

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The "Do For Self' Debate

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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.

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&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.nr0.htm">show</a>&nbsp;that Black women lost 38,000 jobs and their unemployment went up by 106,000,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.impactinvesting.online/2025/05/likely-causes-behind-black-womens.html">according to</a>&nbsp;Creative Investment Research. Bloomberg&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-02/us-black-women-see-jobless-rate-surge-adding-to-year-long-trend">notes</a>&nbsp;the unemployment rate for&nbsp;Black women&nbsp;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.

Black Women Lost The Most Jobs In April

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The Black Effect Podcast Network celebrates its 3rd podcast festival in Atlanta, Georgia + more 

The Black Effect Podcast Network celebrates its 3rd podcast festival in Atlanta, Georgia&nbsp;+ more&nbsp;

Black Effect Podcast Festival + More

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Tezlyn unpacks the Shannon Sharpe saga and provides a different point of view that is often missed in pop culture conversations 

Tezlyn unpacks the Shannon Sharpe saga and provides a different point of view that is often missed in pop culture conversations&nbsp;

How To Avoid A Shannon Sharpe Crash Out

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