A lot of us learned about Rosa, Malcolm, King… but not Charles C. Diggs Jr. — and that’s a problem. In this episode of Unsolicited Perspectives with Bruce Anthony, we sit down with Dr. Marion Orr, author of House of Diggs, to unpack the life of the man who helped found the Congressional Black Caucus, showed up at the Emmett Till trial when no other federal official did, fought for DC home rule, and pushed the U.S. toward an anti-apartheid stance when presidents were still cozy with South Africa. This is Black political history at work — the kind that explains how we got Black flight attendants, Black committee chairs, and Black mayors in the nation’s capital.

Dr. Orr breaks down Diggs’ journey from Detroit to Congress, why representation on TV mattered to him as a kid, how HBCU professors shaped a whole generation of Black political scientists, and yes — we even talk about the scandal that ended Diggs’ career and why it shouldn’t erase his legacy.

If you’re into civil rights, congressional power, Black leadership, or you’ve ever said “how did I NEVER learn this?” — this episode is for you. 👉 Listen, like, comment, and SHARE — especially with folks in DC, historians, and CBC stans. 👉 Pick up House of Diggs to go deeper. #CharlesDiggs #BlackPoliticalHistory #congressionalblackcaucus #americanhistory #CivilRightsLegacy #unsolicitedperspectives

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Chapters:

00:00 Meet the Man Who Changed Black Politics Forever 🎙️🔥📚

00:19 Welcome to Unsolicited Perspectives 🎙️🔥

00:47 Why Charles Diggs Jr. Matters—A Conversation with Dr. Orr 🏛️💬🌟

03:14 From Savannah Streets to Political Science Dreams 🌟📖✊

05:44 The Professor Who Created Black Politics as a Field 🎓💡🖤

09:28 When Representation Changes Everything 👀📺⚡

11:10 The Power of Being Called 'Doctor' at an HBCU 🎯🏛️💪

12:59 Discovering Charles Diggs: The Forgotten Giant 🕵️📜🔍

16:46 Home Rule: When Congress Controlled Black DC 🏛️⚖️😤

21:23 Emmett Till's Trial: The Congressman Who Showed Up 💔⚖️✊

26:01 Courage Under Jim Crow: Five Days in Mississippi 😨🔥🎭

29:21 South Africa: The Fight That Defined His Legacy 🌍✊🔥

33:46 Fighting Apartheid When Presidents Wouldn't 💥🌍⚔️

36:23 Nixon's Enemy List and the Birth of the CBC 📋👁️💣

40:07 The Real Founder of the Congressional Black Caucus 🏛️👊🖤

44:40 The Scandal That Ended a Giant's Career 💸⚖️😔

48:08 His Fingerprints Are Everywhere You Look Today ✈️🏛️👀

58:22 Why We Can't Afford to Forget Charles Diggs 📖💔🔥

01:00:16 The Cost and Courage of Black Leadership in America 🎯✊🌟

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Time poverty, SNAP cuts, and a $23 friendship test — this Sibling Happy Hour dives into the real cost of work, community, and compassion. Bruce and J. Aundrea unpack America’s burnout culture, the guilt around taking paid leave, and why remote work improved life for so many. They break down how SNAP benefits and corporate practices (hello, Walmart) trap people in survival mode, debate the “integrity” myth in politics, and react to a viral “Am I the Jerk?” where a host invoices friends $23 after a playoff watch party. Plus: Bad Bunny vs. Turning Point’s “Patriot” halftime, Hurricane Melissa relief, and how to set boundaries without losing your mind. If you’ve ever felt overworked, underfed, or under-appreciated by your group chat, this one’s for you.

Topics: Time poverty & burnout, paid leave and presenteeism, SNAP/food insecurity, layoffs & AI workload, capitalism vs. dignity, friendship red flags, pop-culture halftime drama, hurricane relief resources. Drop your take on the $23 invoice, share how you fight time poverty, and tell us your best boundary-setting tip. #TimePoverty #snapbenefits #WorkCulture #WorkLifeBalance #unsolicitedperspectives

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Chapters:

00:00 Get Ready: SNAP Drama, Time Poverty & Party Fails Ahead 🚨🍕⏳

00:17 Welcome to Unsolicited Perspectives 🎙️🔥

00:46 Sibling Happy Hour: Sips, Laughs & Sibling Shenanigans 🍹😂

08:01 Hurricane Beryl Hits Jamaica: A Call for Relief 🌀🙏💔

08:49 Trump Admin Cuts SNAP Benefits: 42 Million at Risk 😤🍽️💸

12:45 When Integrity Means Harm: The Trump Debate 🎭⚖️🔥

16:13 Learning to Let Go: You Can't Save Everyone 🧠💬✨

23:47 Time Poverty: When Work Steals Your Life ⏰😰💼

30:10 The Vacation Email Trap: Why We Can't Unplug 📧🏖️😩

32:42 Childcare Over Self-Care: Parents Never Rest 👶😓💔

35:04 Walmart's Trap: Employees on SNAP Spend at Walmart 🛒💰😡

40:14 Gen Z Gets It: Work Isn't Life 🙌💼🚫

41:43 Reddit Drama: The $23 Watch Party Invoice Scandal 🧾😤🍕

45:31 These Aren't Your Friends: The Brutal Truth 👥💔🚩

51:10 Petty Revenge Mode: When Freeloaders Get Cut Off 😈✂️🔥

57:08 Choose Your Friends Wisely: Final Thoughts 🤝💭🎤

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Crooked politicians, crypto kings, mafia poker rooms, and a $400 “friendship tax”—this episode swings from the White House to the hardwood to the group chat. We break down Trump’s headline-grabbing crypto pardons (BitMEX, Binance), the NBA’s alleged betting/poker scheme with mafia ties, and a wild AITA: a “birthday trip” flipped into an engagement party you’re forced to fund. Expect receipts, rules of the spread vs. props, why integrity talk spikes when billion-dollar sportsbooks lose, and how to set money boundaries without losing your mind—or your friends. If you love sharp political comedy, sports scandal analysis, and storytime that actually says something, you’re home. Comment with your take, share with a friend, and hit subscribe for more Unsolicited Perspectives. #CryptoPardons #NBABettingScandal #Mafia #aita #unsolicitedperspectives

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Chapters:

00:00 Crooked Politicians & Mafia Athletes Exposed 🚨💰🔥

00:20 Welcome to Unsolicited Perspectives 🎙️🔥💥

00:47 Presidential Pardons, Gambling Rings & Double-Crosses 🏛️🎰

03:08 Hamburger Helper Sales Rise: America's Struggle 🍔📈😔

07:38 Bitcoin Pardons: Trump's Crypto Corruption Scheme 🪙🤝😱

11:02 Money Laundering Networks Funding Terrorists 💰🌍⚠️

14:19 Trump's Family Profits While America Burns 🔥💵👨‍👩‍👦

16:44 The Pardon Scandal: Criminals Walk Free 🚪⚖️😤

21:26 Chauncey Billups: From Hall of Fame to Crime 🏆➡️⚖️

24:52 Inside the $200K Betting Scam That Shocked the NBA 💸📊😳

28:30 Marked Cards & X-Ray Tables: The Poker Conspiracy 🃏👁️🎲

35:24 The Mafia's Grip: Four Families, One League 🤝🏀🕴️

39:19 Sports Aren't Pure: The Religion We Worship 🙏🏈💔

43:47 Race & Representation: The Real Narrative 🎭📺✊

46:30 Friendship Betrayal: The $400 Engagement Party Scam 💔🎉💸

48:17 Hands Off My Cash: Where I Draw the Line 💵✋🚫

56:24 Broke in Vegas: A True Story of Loyalty & Sacrifice 🎰😢🤝

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