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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 West through local grassroots partnerships. Former lawmakers spearheading the project aim to bridge historic gaps in voter outreach and civic engagement. 

2. Federal Challenge Targets Evanston Reparations Program

The federal government joined a lawsuit challenging Evanston, Illinois' landmark reparations program for Black residents. The initiative provides $25,000 housing grants to compensate individuals affected by historical housing discrimination and segregation. Legal advocates emphasize that the court outcome could significantly impact future municipal equity programs nationwide. 

3. U.S. Household Incomes Surpass Pre-Pandemic Levels

U.S. median household income rose to $87,460 after adjusting for inflation, officially surpassing pre-pandemic levels. Federal data indicates Black households experienced the largest percentage income increase among major demographic groups over the past year. Despite recent wage gains, persistent living costs and wealth inequality continue to affect overall consumer sentiment.

4. Incarcerated Men in Kansas Raise Funds for School Meals

A group of incarcerated individuals at a Kansas correctional facility raised over $4,000 to eliminate local school lunch debt. Participants donated personal funds through a peer rehabilitation program to support local families facing financial hardship. The contribution will help ensure students at Norton Community Schools maintain uninterrupted access to daily meals.

5. Search Continues for Missing South Carolina Teen Paris Reed

Law enforcement authorities in Spartanburg, South Carolina, are seeking public assistance to locate missing seventeen-year-old Paris Reed. The teenager was last seen on Woodview Avenue under unknown circumstances on September 7. Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is urged to contact local law enforcement or the Black & Missing Foundation.

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 West through local grassroots partnerships. Former lawmakers spearheading the project aim to bridge historic gaps in voter outreach and civic engagement. 
2. Federal Challenge Targets Evanston Reparations Program
The federal government joined a lawsuit challenging Evanston, Illinois' landmark reparations program for Black residents. The initiative provides $25,000 housing grants to compensate individuals affected by historical housing discrimination and segregation. Legal advocates emphasize that the court outcome could significantly impact future municipal equity programs nationwide. 
3. U.S. Household Incomes Surpass Pre-Pandemic Levels
U.S. median household income rose to $87,460 after adjusting for inflation, officially surpassing pre-pandemic levels. Federal data indicates Black households experienced the largest percentage income increase among major demographic groups over the past year. Despite recent wage gains, persistent living costs and wealth inequality continue to affect overall consumer sentiment.
4. Incarcerated Men in Kansas Raise Funds for School Meals
A group of incarcerated individuals at a Kansas correctional facility raised over $4,000 to eliminate local school lunch debt. Participants donated personal funds through a peer rehabilitation program to support local families facing financial hardship. The contribution will help ensure students at Norton Community Schools maintain uninterrupted access to daily meals.
5. Search Continues for Missing South Carolina Teen Paris Reed
Law enforcement authorities in Spartanburg, South Carolina, are seeking public assistance to locate missing seventeen-year-old Paris Reed. The teenager was last seen on Woodview Avenue under unknown circumstances on September 7. Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is urged to contact local law enforcement or the Black &amp; Missing Foundation.

From HaHa’s to Aha’s is a podcast brought to you by two industry legends, radio
veteran Sybil Wilkes and entertainment executive extraordinaire, Stephen Hill.  
Sybil and Stephen Hill met over 25 years ago when Stephen was the executive
producer for the Tom Joyner Morning show.  From there, a friendship developed
that has span decades and endured trials, triumphs and celebrations.   For the
past 22 years the two friends come together for a time to connect, share, get
checked and have fun.   During this time, they regularly have “Roundtable Table”
discussions where they openly and honestly share their lives experiences, hopes
and dreams from the previous years.  

This podcast will cover a myriad of discussions from politics, to health, to
entertainment, to love, to sex, to the orthodox and unorthodox way of thinking
and living.   Sybil and Stephen will open the discussion to celebrities, people of
interest and regular everyday people.

From HaHa&rsquo;s to Aha&rsquo;s is a podcast brought to you by two industry legends, radio veteran Sybil Wilkes and entertainment executive extraordinaire, Stephen Hill. &nbsp; Sybil and Stephen Hill met over 25 years ago when Stephen was the executive producer for the Tom Joyner Morning show. &nbsp;From there, a friendship developed that has span decades and endured trials, triumphs and celebrations. &nbsp; For the past 22 years the two friends come together for a time to connect, share, get checked and have fun. &nbsp; During this time, they regularly have &ldquo;Roundtable Table&rdquo; discussions where they openly and honestly share their lives experiences, hopes and dreams from the previous years. &nbsp;
This podcast will cover a myriad of discussions from politics, to health, to entertainment, to love, to sex, to the orthodox and unorthodox way of thinking and living. &nbsp; Sybil and Stephen will open the discussion to celebrities, people of interest and regular everyday people.

From Ha Ha's to Aha's

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 and empowered!

Reach Media, the leading African-American Network now brings you one of the most trusted voices in the African-American community&mdash;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 and&nbsp;empowered!

The Sybil Wilkes Podcast

WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW: SEPTEMBER 16 2026

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