The last 24 hours have been so wild that I had to flip the script. Now, I’m trying to be a good Auntie and not flood your inboxes, so I’m giving you this instead. Stay tuned, because this week’s recap is about to be jam-packed with all the drama and details you didn’t know you needed!

In a move that amplifies the already divisive conversation around U.S. immigration enforcement, Congress has passed the Laken Riley Act, legislation that mandates the detention of undocumented individuals charged with theft-related offenses.

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A never-before-released track, “Hot For You Baby,” is making its grand debut as part of the upcoming 40th-anniversary reissue of Turner’s iconic album, Private Dancer.

Just four days into his second term, Trump has frozen all active civil rights cases under DOJ review, sending shockwaves through communities already fighting to have their voices heard.

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It didn’t take long for President Donald J. Trump to remind us why he’s the human embodiment of a wrecking ball. Day one in the Oval Office wasn’t just about fluffing the cushions on his old chair; no ma’am, he came ready to work with a stack of executive orders taller than his campaign promises.

The man who once hollered about banning the app now seems to have softened his tune, proposing things like a U.S. takeover of TikTok’s operations. And baby, I’m here to tell you, it ain’t about keeping your data safe—it’s about those dollars.

The breadcrumbs have been scattered, y'all, and the trail leads straight to Mar-a-Lago. Both Mark Zuckerberg, Meta's ever-ambitious overlord, and TikTok's CEO Shou Zi Chew have been spotted at the former President’s gilded Florida fortress, reportedly “kissing the ring” of President-Elect Trump.

We need to have a real conversation because some folks out here have me squinting my eyes and clutching my pearls. Black celebrities performing at President-Elect Trump’s inauguration? Chile, make it make sense. Let’s talk about morals, integrity, and what it says when you accept that kind of stage.

Biden’s speech was more than a farewell; it was a flashing neon sign saying, “This is how democracy dies.” He called out the concentration of power, the weaponization of lies, and the erosion of accountability. And baby, if we don’t listen this time, we might not get another chance.

Oh honey, buckle up because we need to talk about the final report from Special Counsel Jack Smith, and let me tell you, it’s a doozy. This 174-page bombshell, hot off the Department of Justice’s desk, has laid bare Donald Trump’s blatant and persistent attempts to overturn the 2020 election results

Let me know if there’s a topic you’d like me to tackle next. Don’t forget to share these gems with your circle—because staying informed is the first step to staying powerful.

Love, Auntie

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I hate to break it to you, but they are called “skeets” over here…

There had to be better options, but here we are 😂

Get it together, and move smarter, not louder.

I have literally given you a road map, labor unions are successful because this is how they move. Now get out of black women’s comments and get to work✌🏾