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On the latest Raised by Her, Ro Nita gets into the gritty history of early MTV. She points out that when the network first came out, it was the "beginning of videos," but they were strictly excluding Black people. 📉🚫

Ro Nita reveals that Michael Jackson saw exactly where the industry was going and used his success as a battering ram. She demonstrates that he didn't just ask for a spot—he walked into the room with record executives and showed them the table he’d already built. She argues that the shift from "audio-only" to "visual entertainment" only happened because MJ was willing to make it happen in a room that didn't want him there. 🏛️⚖️

TIL: MTV almost missed out on the biggest entertainer in history because of their initial "no Black artists" policy. Does anyone think the industry would have caught up without him?

On the latest Raised by Her, Donnica and Ro Nita pull no punches. Donnica points out that when men have "alleged relationships," the internet immediately starts digging into the woman's past instead of holding him accountable. 📉🚫

Ro Nita reveals a blunt take: "Why are you dating me anyway?" if you aren't into monogamy. She argues that if Klay had been honest about not wanting to be exclusive, Megan would have just walked. She demonstrates that there is "so much better out there" and that we need to stop making excuses for "alleged" behavior just because of a jersey. 🏛️⚖️

Is Klay getting a "pass" because of his career, or is the internet just allergic to holding men accountable in 2026?

On the latest Raised by Her, Donnica and Ro Nita discuss the "Dr." Cheyenne Bryant controversy. Donnica points out that people are branding themselves as experts based on "life experience" instead of getting credentialed. 📉🚫

Donnica says that Bryant calls herself a "relationship expert," but her own history—a 10-year engagement that never resulted in marriage—tells a different story. She demonstrates that in 2026, we’ve reached a point where anyone can call themselves whatever they want. She argues that if you wouldn't fly with a pilot who "watched several episodes of Top Gun," you shouldn't take mental health or relationship advice from someone without a verified resume. 🏛️⚖️

TIL: Social media has blurred the line between lived experience and professional expertise. Where should people draw the line?

On the latest Raised by Her, Donnica gets into the Natasha Cloud situation. She points out that everyone is asking "why isn't she getting the job?" but reveals that professional consequences are the "nature of the beast." 📉🚫

Donnica says that this is a tale as old as time. She takes us back to the African American Museum in DC, reminding us that Muhammad Ali stood up for what he believed in and lost years of his prime. She argues that if you're going to use your voice, you have to be aware of the "different type of journey" you're embarking on. 🏛️⚖️

TIL: In 2026, "bravery" in sports still carries a price tag. Is Cloud being blackballed, or is this just the historical standard for activists?