Good Melanated Morning

Good Melanated Morning, Black America! On today’s episode we’re talking about: * All We Do is Talk of Tariffs: Trump Relents, Gives Tech Imports a Break* The House Passes Controversial Voting Bill Amid Concerns of Disenfranchisement* Where is He? Trump 2.0 Faces Backlash for Refusing to Bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia Home* This $10 Blood Test Could Reduce Your Risk of a Heart Attack* Newly Released Game South of Midnight Faces Backlash from Gamers who Can’t Imagine Anything that Doesn’t Center Them* It’s a Black Fact: The Life of Benjamin MontgomeryTHINGS TO REMEMBER FROM THE EP:It’s Black Maternal Health Week. This annual campaign, led by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, aims to raise awareness about the disparities in maternal health outcomes for Black women in America. The disproportionately high rates of maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women remain a critical concern, with Black women still 2-3 times to die during or shortly after childbirth. Please check on the pregnant women in your life and offer support where possible.Ask your doctor to test your troponin levels at your next appointment. Knowing your risk could help you limit your chance of a heart attack or stroke. Hear that sound? It’s your smoke detector battery. Beyond the stereotype that’s become prevalent on social media, it’s important to make sure your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are working properly. Lives depend on it. Change them today and set a reminder to change them at least once a year.What’s Up NextJoin us for our first GMM Reads pick! This week kicks off our reading of Charmaine Wilkerson’s second novel Good Dirt. Grab your copy to read along with us, and join us for the Brew (live on TikTok live after every episode of GMM) to chat about the story.Enjoyed the show? Help us spread the word! Invite a friend to join us on Mondays & Thursdays for the latest in Black news, politics, and culture. Get full access to The LOVE Club at lovekoko.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to Good Melanated Morning for Thursday, March 6th, 2025.On this episode we cover:* Trump’s Myriad of Lies During Congress’s Joint Session* 47’s Embarrassing Attempts to Trash an African Nation* The Tariff Dance: Walking Back Auto Tariffs…Again* Braiding Hair Contains Carcinogens * Vibration Therapy Can Help Speed Bone Healing * Market Watch: Fear or Greed?* It’s a Black Fact: Amelia Boynton RobinsonFree subscribers can watch full episodes of Good Melanated Morning for a limited time. Consider becoming a paid subscriber today to support the show. Get full access to The LOVE Club at lovekoko.substack.com/subscribe