The last decade of Tiffany Cross’ life has seen heartbreak and betrayal, moving through failed relationships at the same time her country turned its back on her. In her new book, Love, Me, Tiffany writes about how she came home to herself.

Tiffany’s book is a love letter to Black women in the struggle. She sees some of that struggle in the recent drama between basketball star Klay Thompson, and his (former) girlfriend, rapper Meg thee Stallion.

Join hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers, along with Tiffany Cross for this segment from episode #129 that aired on 04-30-26

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Host Bakari Sellers knew he was against the death penalty–until white supremacist Dylann Roof killed 9 people at the African Methodist Episocpal Church in Charleston, South Carolina during a bible study.

According to the Death Penalty Information Center, Black Americans are 7.5 times more likely to be wrongfully convicted of murder than whites. The Equal Justice Initiative has shown that for every 8 people executed on death row, 1 is exonerated. At times, maybe death is justice, but the administration of that justice is problematic, particularly in a racist justice system.

Our hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari talk each other through complicated feelings around capital punishment.

Stay updated on James Broadnax’s case @justiceforjamesbroadnax on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justiceforjamesbroadnax/

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On episode 129 of Native Land Pod, hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers are joined by the one-and-only TIFFANY CROSS!!

Renowned journalist, author, and former-NLP host, Tiffany Cross, rejoins the crew for a day to talk about the ongoing redistricting war AND tell us about her new book Love, Me.

The redistricting wars swung in the direction of Republicans at the Supreme Court this week. SCOTUS heard arguments in Louisiana v. Callais, and allowed Louisiana to redraw its electoral map, removing a majority Black district, and rewriting the Voting Rights Act. This bellwether case will probably inspire similar redistricting moves in other Southern states. Our hosts take a look at how this affects the midterms and Black representation in Congress.

The last decade of Tiffany Cross’ life has seen heartbreak and betrayal, moving through failed relationships at the same time her country turned its back on her. Her new book, Love, ME is a letter to Black women in a toxic country, career, and relationship. Find it wherever books are sold.

FOR YOUR SITUATIONAL AWARENESS

1. Fox News poll shows Democrats are favored on the economy for the first time in 10 years.

2. Gas prices are at their highest level in four years, according to the NYT and AAA.

3. Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted by the Trump administration for posting a photo of seashells.

4. The State Department is finalizing a plan to put Trump’s picture on US passports.

5. 2019, Fox News host Pete Hegseth says he hasn’t washed his hands in 10 years.

FREE JAMES BROADNAX:

Call governor Abbot and ask him to stay James’ execution at 800-843-5789 or 512-463-2000

READ MORE:

Reuters report on Trump’s election manipulation: https://www.reuters.com/investigations/how-trump-is-moving-control-us-elections-one-state-time-2026-04-27/

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James Broadnax is set to be executed on April 30th for a crime that someone else has confessed to. Call Texas Governor Abbot, ask him to free James Broadnax:

800-843-5789

512-463-2000

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The Ebony Canal, a documentary narrated by Viola Davis, merges hollywood and healthcare to tell a story about Black maternal health and infant mortality. The film won 2 Emmys and an NAACP award.

Angela Rye is joined by director Emmai Alaquiva to talk about how he brought the movie to life, and transformed a depressing subject into something uplifting.

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A mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana was one of the worst domestic violence incidences in recent history. A father of 7 killed his children and their mother, along with one other child. Our hosts are joined by Louisiana native, and civil rights activist, Gary Chambers, to discuss how to break the cycle violence.

Join hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers for this segment from episode #128 that aired on 04-23-26.

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Hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers practice giving each other compliments and (constructive) criticisms, and discuss personal health.

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On episode 128 of Native Land Pod, hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum and Bakari Sellers are joined by guest Gary Chambers.

A mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, was one of the worst domestic violence incidences in recent history. A father of 7 killed his children and their mother, along with one other child. Our hosts are joined by Louisiana native, and civil rights activist, Gary Chambers, to discuss how to break the cycle violence.

FOR YOUR SITUATIONAL AWARENESS:

1. During a Pentagon Prayer Breakfast last Wednesday, Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, read a fake bible verse that’s actually from the Quentin Tarantino movie, Pulp Fiction.

2. GOP Congressman Troy Nehls says Trump is “almost the second-coming” of Christ.

3. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (GA) says America “needs to be healed” after supporting a sex-abuser, Trump, for so long.

4. The Louisiana state House advanced a bill that would force unhoused people to choose between jail or a treatment program (rehab). If they choose treatment, they have to pay for it, and if they can’t afford to pay, they’ll be forced to do unpaid labor for the state.

5. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has shelved the SAVE Act in favor of other legislation that has a better chance at passing. The bill would have disenfranchised 10s of millions of Americans of their right to vote.

6. Tucker Carlson apologizes for “misleading people” about Donald Trump.

7. The Southern Poverty Law Center has been indicted over their alleged use of paid informants to infiltrate white supremecist, and other extremist groups.

8. Virginia voters passed a redistricting measure on Tuesday, giving Democrats an advantage in the upcoming midterm election. 10 out of 11 available congressional seats are expected to go to Democrats.

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On this special episode of Native Land Pod, hosts Andrew Gillum and Bakari Sellers are live on location in Atlanta with two special guests: Tiffany Cross and Dr. Lakeysha “Key” Hallmon.

Together they reflect on the highs and lows of Trump 2.0, with a focus on voting rights, DEI, and other government programs that affect the Black community.

Author and journalist Tiffany Cross returns to Native Land Pod for the first time since leaving her role as co-host!

Dr. Key Hallmon is the author of the new book, “No One is Self-Made.” The book builds on her work finding to solutions to life’s problems by building community, such as with the Village Market in Atlanta.

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