In this episode, Dave and Len serve up a mix of inspiration and tough love. First, they interview Cherita Brasier, a trained pastry chef and owner of Moon Child Sweets, a Delaware-based dessert company that's been thriving for over 20 years. Cherita shares her journey from culinary school to custom cake orders, and how she keeps her business fresh, creative, and community-centered. 🍰

Then the conversation shifts to business lessons and accountability: 📉 How to Destroy Your Brand – A candid breakdown of four Black men whose personal or business decisions caused major public fallout. Dave and Len unpack the red flags and the lessons we can all learn from their mistakes.

🏫 Zuckerberg Shuts Down His Equity-Focused Schools – The tech billionaire quietly ends his education programs aimed at communities of color. The hosts dig into what went wrong and why communities must lead their own solutions.

🛒 A Year of Buying Black – Highlighting a new month-by-month guide from an award-winning journalist designed to help people consistently support Black-owned businesses.

💡 Dave’s Corner – What kind of business would you build to help poor and working-class people? Dave sparks a conversation on purpose-driven entrepreneurship and building for the greater good.

🎧 Tap in for real conversations at the intersection of culture, community, and commerce.

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🎙️ Newz and Trendz with Dave and Len is back with another powerful episode diving into all things Black culture, entertainment, and current events!

This week, Dave and Len sit down with Demia Avery, host of The Demia Avery Show, to talk media, motivation, and making a difference. Then, they break down the NAACP’s lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over DEI funding cuts, debate Taylor Swift’s surprising casting in The Bodyguard remake, and weigh in on Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan’s new project Sinners.

Plus, don’t miss their must-watch list of 10 Black Movies Everyone Needs to See, and in Dave’s Corner, they ask: What really comes first on the path to fame—money, clout, followers, or talent?

Tap in for the laughs, the insight, and the real talk ✊🏾

On this episode of Newz and Trendz with Dave and Len, we’re diving deep into all things Black culture, current events, and unfiltered opinions. First up, we sit down with Ariell K. Green—author and fragrance creator—to talk about her inspiring journey and new book Essence of God (available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Essence-God-Ariell-Kianna-Green/dp/B0CSJ1BRYW).

Then, we break down D.L. Hughley's fiery comments about Bill Maher and the erasure of Black history, plus the viral story of a 39-year-old woman who spent $10K on a dating coach... and walked away with a ring. Would you do it? We also react to Stephen A. Smith’s shocking statement about possibly running for president. Finally, in Dave's Corner, we get personal: when did your light bulb moment hit—and what sparked it? Tune in and tap in for laughs, insight, and unapologetic Black commentary. ✊🏾