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Feb 23, 2026 2 hr 24 min

Stop Hating on Arkansas

from As A Matter of BLACK Hosted by As A Matter of BLACK

On this episode, we pay tribute to Jesse Jackson and the political and cultural groundwork he laid—what it meant then and what it means now. We revisit America’s Next Top Model and unpack its layered legacy: the doors it opened, the standards it reinforced, and the conversations we’re still having because of it. We also get into real-life side comments about Arkansas—how regional bias shows up in everyday spaces and why the South is always more nuanced than people give it credit for. Then we tap into BroRilla’s momentum, reflect on Lil Wayne’s lyrical history, and give our take on the viral sensation Mr. Tendernism. It’s culture, context, and commentary—no fluff.

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