Full EP | Ryan Clark Felt ‘Too Black’ for ESPN; Do You Agree with Tuskegee University’s Dress Code; Georgia Police Officers Buys Gift for Teen; Craziest Funeral Stories; and More episode artwork

EPISODE · Jul 29, 2026 · 56 MIN

Full EP | Ryan Clark Felt ‘Too Black’ for ESPN; Do You Agree with Tuskegee University’s Dress Code; Georgia Police Officers Buys Gift for Teen; Craziest Funeral Stories; and More

from The D.L. Hughley Show · host Urban One Podcast Network

Sometimes the biggest conversations start with a personal story—and this episode of The D.L. Hughley Show delivers plenty of them. The crew reacts to former NFL player and analyst Ryan Clark’s emotional comments about feeling he “couldn’t be too Black” while working at ESPN, a discussion that gained national attention after Clark opened up about identity, workplace culture, and authenticity following his departure from the network. The conversation then shifts to Tuskegee University’s newly announced dress code, which bans items such as bonnets, durags, and bedroom slippers in certain campus settings as part of a broader push toward professionalism and career readiness. D.L. and listeners debate whether the policy is a necessary life lesson or an unnecessary restriction on personal expression.   The show also shines a spotlight on a heartwarming story out of Georgia, where Officer Eric Colleran surprised a teenager with a PlayStation after learning the young man was going door-to-door looking for yard work to earn money for one himself—a gesture that turned a neighborhood complaint into a powerful moment of encouragement and community support. Along the way, D.L. shares reflections on accountability, personal growth, and the state of the country, while the cast swaps some of the wildest and funniest funeral stories they’ve ever witnessed, proving that even in life’s most serious moments, unexpected comedy can still find a way to show up.  Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/the-dl-hughley-show  Music Credits:  Bon Voyage/Ryan James Carr/Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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