The Sybil Wilkes Podcast
The Sybil Wilkes Podcast
Reach Media, the leading African-American Network now brings you one of the most trusted voices in the African-American community—Sybil Wilkes. Here to spread knowledge and information on the subjects and topics that matter most to us, her podcast hits home and raises the conscience of our community. Sybil Wilkes gives you a clear concise breakdown of everything that you need to keep you informed …Social links:
WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW: SEPTEMBER 22, 2026
1. Grand Jury Declines Charges in Death of Nolan Wells, Clearing Friends A Jackson County grand jury unanimously declined to issue criminal indictments in the July 4, 2026 death of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells, who vanished during a holiday boating trip to Mississippi's Horn Island. District Att…
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WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW: SEPTEMBER 21, 2026
1. Media Outlets Denied Access to White House Reporters from several major news outlets were denied access to White House grounds following a social media ban. Executive leadership cited dissatisfaction with critical coverage as the reason for revoking press access. Media organizations and press f…
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WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW: SEPTEMBER 18, 2026
1. U.S. House Races to Watch in 2026 Democrats are working to flip the U.S. House of Representatives in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. While recent redistricting changes present challenges, a record number of female candidates are competing across key battleground districts. Voters can track…
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WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW: SEPTEMBER 17 2026
1. Key Senate Races to Determine Congressional Control Key Senate elections across several states will decide which party controls legislative decision-making this fall. With over thirty seats on the ballot, small seat shifts will impact judicial confirmations and committee leadership. Citizens ca…
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WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW: SEPTEMBER 16 2026
1. Black Caucus Launches Initiative to Boost Voter Turnout The Congressional Black Caucus Institute launched a $4.5 million initiative called "SO VOTE" to engage voters ahead of the midterm elections. The campaign targets young, rural, and majority-Black communities across the South, Midwest, and …
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WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW: SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
1. Supreme Court Rejects Mail Ballot Restrictions Ahead of Midterms The Supreme Court rejected an emergency request to implement new federal restrictions on mail-in voting. The decision allows states to continue sending and processing postal ballots under existing rules as voting gets underway. Ju…
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WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW: SEPTEMBER 14 2026
1. President Trump Addresses GOP Midterm Convention Donald Trump led attendees in a pledge during his closing address at the GOP midterm convention. The speech featured sharp criticisms of political opponents alongside calls for high voter turnout in upcoming elections. Party leaders gathered at t…
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WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW: SEPTEMBER 11, 2026
1. Remembering the Black Victims of the September 11 Attacks As the nation marks twenty-five years since the September 11 attacks, community members are honoring the hundreds of Black victims who lost their lives. Nearly 270 Black Americans perished across the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and…
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WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW: SEPTEMBER 10, 2026
1. Mother Demands Answers in Death of Tasia Fortune Christy Spivey is demanding answers after her daughter, Tasia Fortune, was found dead in Jackson, Mississippi. Her family expressed frustration over delayed autopsy results and slow police progress. City leaders addressed the ongoing investigatio…
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WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW: SEPTEMBER 9, 2026
1. Smithsonian Leader Dr. Lonnie G. Bunch III Announces Retirement Dr. Lonnie G. Bunch III, the first African American to lead the Smithsonian Institution, announced he will retire at the end of the year. His departure follows escalating pressure from federal officials regarding museum exhibits fo…
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