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: AUGUST 28, 2026
1. Prolonged Outages in Gary Highlight Infrastructure Disparities A severe August storm packing tornado-strength winds caused an extended blackout across Gary, Indiana, leaving thousands of residents without electricity. Community organizations, faith leaders, and municipal officials provided food…
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WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW: AUGUST 27, 2026
1. U.S. Navy Reviews Aircraft Carrier Renaming Proposal The U.S. Navy is reviewing internal proposals to alter the designation of the Ford-class aircraft carrier CVN-81, which was originally named the USS Doris Miller to honor the Black World War II hero. Internal discussions include the possibilit…
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WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW: AUGUST 26 2026
1. Severe Storm Outages Leave Black Communities in the Dark Severe weather and hurricane-force winds triggered widespread power outages across predominantly Black communities in Memphis, Tennessee, and Gary, Indiana. In response, local leaders and volunteers converted church sanctuaries into emerg…
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WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW: AUGUST 25, 2026
1. Primary Runoff Elections Underway in Georgia, South Carolina, and Oklahoma Three runoff races are taking shape across the South, with Georgia Democrats Marcye Scott and Everton Blair competing to fill the remainder of the late Rep. David Scott’s term, while South Carolina Republicans Darline Gr…
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WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW: AUGUST 24. 2026
1. Missing New York Grandmother Found Dead Near Las Vegas Airport Security footage captured 63-year-old Alisa Goods collapsing down an embankment near Harry Reid International Airport two days before her family reported her missing. The New York grandmother had vanished on August 8 while visiting a…
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WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW: AUGUST 21, 2026
1. Karmelo Anthony New Trial Hearing Focuses on Past Allegations Attorneys representing nineteen-year-old Karmelo Anthony appeared in Collin County court seeking a new trial following his murder conviction in the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf. Lead trial counsel testified regarding an unwritten…
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WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW: AUGUST 20, 2026
1. Florida Primary Election Updates Democratic socialist Angie Nixon scored a stunning upset in Florida’s Democratic Senate primary, defeating Alex Vindman despite being outspent by more than 10 to one. Nixon, a former union organizer and state lawmaker from Jacksonville, raised about $975,000 com…
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WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW: AUGUST 19, 2026
1. Florida Primary Election Information Byron Donalds won the Republican nomination for Florida governor, defeating several prominent rivals with the backing of President Donald Trump and positioning himself as the expected favorite in November. If elected, Donalds would make history as the first …
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WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW: AUGUST 18, 2026
1. Primary Elections Underway in Florida, Alaska, and Wyoming Voters across Florida, Alaska, and Wyoming are casting ballots today in primary elections to select party nominees for key state and federal offices. Voters seeking live election updates, sample ballots, or official vote tallies should …
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WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW: AUGUST 8. 2026
1. Suspect Arrested Following Campus Shooting at Virginia State University Police have arrested nineteen-year-old Camron Harris after an overnight shooting on the Virginia State University campus left five people wounded, including one critically. Authorities apprehended Harris while he was hiding…
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